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Arts Classes & Crafts Classes

One of our core values here at Gallery La Crosse is to provide to the public Art Classes and Craft Classes which are convenient, affordable, and fun.

All of our Current Exhibitors are permitted and encouraged to offer Art Classes and Craft classes within their individual areas of expertise.

Most of these are single-session, make & take style offerings, some require attending two sessions to learn the new skills & techniques, and complete the project.

We do welcome suggestions from the public for class ideas.

Calendar of Classes

Many Classes have been scheduled for December 2011 through Spring 2012...

More will be added soon... see below...

New For 2012... Classes By Request

For Groups of 3 or More, What you want to learn & on Your Schedule!

Many of our exhibiting Artists & Crafters are willing to teach their

various skills to you, just haven't yet scheduled Classes

because they're not sure what the public wants to learn.

We now offer the service of matching your requests for particular

classes with exhibitors who are willing and able to teach them.

Groups of 3 or more students, so if you & 2 of your friends

can work out a date, we will schedule the class to suit you.

Most of these classes by request will also be made available to the public with a limit on the total number of students, though you may also request private lessons.

Call or stop in at Gallery La Crosse to schedule your Classes by Request.

Special Family Rates

For most Classes, a Special tuition is listed for a Parent & Child pair...

We believe in promoting creative activities for families to share.

New for 2012, we also give a 10% discount to each adult of a family showing the same address on your ID's. Recognizing that today's families take many forms, this includes multi-generational and other untraditional households.

Register On-Line via Paypal system

Before the end of November, we will be set up for on-line Class Registrations.

Please, check back soon for complete details

& new Winter & Spring Class dates.

Thank you.

Mosaics Childrens' Class

Date Yet to be Set

Registrations forms will be available soon at Gallery La Crosse.

Presented by Carol Witt-Smith

This will be a class appropriate, fun, & safe for children,

yet fulfilling for adults.

Please, return soon for more information.

Netted Stone Amulet

December 8, Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m

January 7, Saturday, 3 to 5 PM

Registration forms are now available at Gallery La Crosse.

Presented by Ann Karen Gronbeck-Peterson

In this class, you will learn and use basic wire-working skills to create an amulet-style pendant capturing a stone, & resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind necklace.

Student may elect to use a seashell, rather than a stone for the basis of their Amulet.

Examples of these Amulets are available to view at Gallery La Crosse.

Great fun for all hand-crafters, jewelry makers,

SCA, & Renaissance re-enactors.

The techniques learned in this class will serve as a good foundation if you are enrolling in a future "Viking Knit Bracelet" class.

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Come and enjoy a relaxed setting of fun-filled learning.

Students should dress casual and may bring a snack and beverage that will not spill.

Class will be held in the handicap-accessible street level main Gallery. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Enrollment is limited to 8 students, ages 12 & older.

(Parent required for students under age 14.)

Cost is $ 20, and includes all materials.

(or, $ 25 for child & parent pair)

Each student must bring their own round-nosed wire-working pliers, available at local crafts stores. If uncertain about what these are, please pop into Gallery La Crosse & take a look at one.

Registration forms are available at the Gallery.

Registration closes at 6:00 p.m. on the Wednesday, one day day ahead of the scheduled class date.

Sorry, due to need for materials preparation time, no late registrations can be taken. Students canceling up to 14 days ahead of class date will be refunded, less a $ 5 processing fee. No refunds within 7 days of class date.

Viking Knit Bracelet or Necklace

Chain-making Technique Dating To 850 AD Viking Culture

January 12 & 19, Thurdays, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

January 14 & 21, Saturdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

March 10 & 17, Saturdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m.

March 15 & 22, Thursdays, 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Registration forms are now available at Gallery La Crosse.

Presented Presented by Ann Karen Gronbeck-Peterson

In this two-part class, you will learn the techniques for,

and complete, a Bracelet in the Viking Knit style.

This technology dates to the 8th Century AD and originated

in the far northern countries of Europe in the Viking culture.

Finished examples of these Viking Knit jewelry

pieces are available for viewing at Gallery La Crosse.

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Several options will be offered for your bracelet, including: solid copper, solid brass, and assorted colored copper choices.

During the first class session, you will learn how to do the actual Viking Knit wire stitching technique.

In the week between, you will work on your stitching at home, to be ready to comlete the assembly of your Bracelet in the second class. Time required outside of class, between sessions, to complete your project is about 2 hours for a Bracelet, or 6 to 10 hours for a Necklace, depending upon the length. If you get lost in the process, you will be welcome to pop into Gallery La Crosse for coaching from Ann, please allow time for this between customers.

In the second class session, you will have adequate time to complete your Bracelet, and visit with the Instructor about more options in using your new skills.

Great fun for all hand-crafters, jewelry makers,

SCA, & Renaissance re-enactors.

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Come and enjoy a relaxed setting of fun-filled learning.

Students should dress casual and may bring a snack and beverage that will not spill.

Class will be held in the handicap-accessible street level main Gallery.

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Enrollment is limited to 8 students, ages 14 & older.

(Parent required for students under age 15.)

Cost is $ 55, and includes all essential materials, including the Mandrel & Draw-plate, which you will own.

(or, $ 75 for child & parent pair receiving two Mandrels & one Draw-plate)

Each student must bring their own Round-nosed Wire-working Pliers, available at local crafts stores. If you have a Burnishing tool & fine Wire-cutters, please bring them. If uncertain about what these are, please pop into Gallery La Crosse & take a look at them at least a week ahead of the class.

All essential materials will be provided by the Instructor,

including the Mandrel & Draw-Plate which you will own.

You may elect to bring various other materials to the second class session to complete a Bracelet that is uniquely your own. Options for this will be covered in the first class session, and some of the optional materials will be available to purchase from the Instructor.

Students desiring to create a Necklace instead of a Bracelet may purchase the additional needed materials from the Instructor during the first class period. ($ 2.50 for Copper/Brass, or $ 5.00 for various colored ZebraWires.)

Registration forms are available at the Gallery.

Registration closes at 6:00 p.m. on the Saturday 6 days ahead of the scheduled class date.

Sorry, due to need for materials preparation time, no late registrations can be taken. Students canceling up to 14 days ahead of class date will be refunded, less a $ 10 processing fee. No refunds within 7 days of class date.

Copper Creations ~ Birdfeeder & Hanger

February 2, Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.

February 4, Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m.

April 26, Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.

April 28, Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m.

Registration forms are now available at Gallery La Crosse.

Orioles are gone for now, but they'll be back by May... Are you ready?

These Feeders & Hangers also make really great Holiday gifts.

For ages 13 & older (Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.)*

Presented by Ann Karen Gronbeck-Peterson

Ann has taught this fun class in various settings around the region over the past two decades. As an avid amatuer Ornithologist, long-time volunteer Naturalist, and Wisconsin Master Gardener, this artist will share techniques and knowledge with students of all ages.

Students will complete in class: one Birdfeeder & one Hanging Hook, and will go home with the skills to create more unique & different Copper Creations to follow their imagination.

Use and care of the Feeder, and information on

habitat enhancements to attract a wide range of

feathered friends will be covered in this class.

These "Jelly Feeders" may be used to offer other treats to birds, such as seeds, raisins, suet chunks, mealworms, etc.

They may also be used for Candle Lamps, details for doing this safely will be given in class.

Come and enjoy a relaxed setting of fun-filled learning.

Students should dress casual and may bring a snack and beverage that will not spill.

Class will be held in the handicap-accessible street level main Gallery.

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Every student will need to bring:

Safety Glasses **

Leather Gloves **

(must fit you well, with full hand leather rather than just fingers)

Slip-joint Pliers

These can be found at local Hardware & home improvement stores, and will total less than $20. All of these also will be useful for many other things & for future class offerings.)

Instructor will supply all other essential materials & tools for learning the techniques.

If you have any questions, contact Ann at the Gallery at least one day ahead of the class date. (She has these tools, glasses, & gloves available to be seen at the Gallery, so you may pop in to view them before going shopping for them.)

**(For safety in working with glass under tension from heavy wire & tools, you must have the leather gloves & safety glasses to participate! Any student arriving without these will not be permitted to participate, will not receive a refund, and will be permitted to observe the class from a distance of about 6 feet from the activity.)

Safety Glasses are now available to purchase in our Rustic Cellar.

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REGISTRATION DETAILS...

$ 20 per student, or $ 30 per parent & child pair*

For ages 13 & older (Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.)

Registration closes at 6:00 p.m. on the Wednesday one day ahead of the scheduled class date.

* Due to working with glass under tension, parents will need to accompany anyone under 18, as very rarely someone does get cut by broken glass in these classes (so far just one small cut in over a dozen sessions, though a few glasses have shattered in the classes).

Rustics Class #1

Basic Techniques for a Side Table or Small Bench

February 16, Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.

February 18, Saturday, 3 to 6 p.m.

Registrations forms are now available at Gallery La Crosse.

Presented by Ann Karen Gronbeck-Peterson

In this class, you will be introduced to the essential basic types of joinery used in creating Rustic (& Primitive) Furniture.

This class is appropriate for ages 14 & up (under 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent due to the use of bladed power tools).

You do NOT need to have any prior experience in using tools.

Class size is limited to 6 students.

Have you ever wanted create your own style of side table or a cute little bench to set upon in your garden, maybe for your cabin or patio?

Learn to utilize found & upcycled materials with a few simple construction techniques, and then put your imagination to work for fun & unique furnishings.

Students will need to decide at the time they register whether they wish to create a side table or a small bench.

ALL essential materials will be provided by the instructor, and each student will complete their own side table or small bench to take home at the end of the class.

If you have a particular piece of "character wood" that you wish to incorporate into your piece, you will need to have the instructor examine it ahead of the class date to be sure that it will be suitable.

Each student MUST bring: their own good-fitting safety glasses.

(Safety Glasses are now available to purchase in our Rustic Cellar.)

Please, bring if you have them: a power drill, 3/4 inch drill bit (spade or forstner styles are good), leather gloves, sharp knife appropriate for whittling, hearing protection.

Instructor will have a limited number of these tools available; however, you will spend less time awaiting your turn to use them if you bring your own; and, if you own these tools & are not familiar with use of them, this class will be a good chance to get to know your own tools better.

Emphasis is put on Safety in the use of all equipment. Any student not willing to wear their safety glasses and follow safety instructions will not be permitted to continue.

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Enrollment is limited to 5 students, ages 14 & older.

(Parent required for students under age 18.)

Cost is $ 30, and includes all materials.

(or, $ 45 for child & parent pair)

This class is held in the Rustic Cellar portion of Gallery La Crosse, which requires that all students be able to climb one flight of stairs down for the class & back up afterward.

Registrations will close at 6:00 PM on the Saturday 6 days ahead of the scheduled class date.

Rustics Class #2

Wall Rack for Hats or Lightweight Things

March 24, Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m.

March 29, Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.

Registrations forms are now available at Gallery La Crosse.

Presented by Ann Karen Gronbeck-Peterson

In this class, you will be introduced to Pegging, one of the essential basic types of joinery used in creating Rustic (& Primitive) Furniture.

This class is appropriate for ages 14 & up (under 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent due to the use of bladed & power tools).

You do NOT need to have any prior experience in using tools.

Class size is limited to 6 students.

Have you ever wanted create your own Rustic or Primitive style of wall Rack for your home entry, or perhaps to hang your garden tools, maybe for your cabin to hold fishing rods?

Learn to utilize found & upcycled materials with a few simple construction techniques, and then put your imagination to work for fun & unique furnishings.

ALL essential materials will be provided by the instructor, and each student will complete their own Wall Rack (up to 3 feet wide) to take home at the end of the class.

Each student MUST bring: their own good-fitting safety glasses.

(Safety Glasses are now available to purchase in our Rustic Cellar.)

Please, bring if you have them: a power drill, drill bit assortment, leather gloves, sharp knife appropriate for whittling, hearing protection.

Emphasis is put on safety in the use of all equipment. Any student not willing to wear their safety glasses and follow safety instructions will not be permitted to continue.

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Enrollment is limited to 8 students, ages 14 & older.

(Parent required for students under age 18.)

Cost is $ 20, and includes all materials.

(or, $ 30 for child & parent pair)

This class is held in the Rustic Cellar portion of Gallery La Crosse, which requires that all students be able to climb one flight of stairs down for the class & back up afterward.

Registrations will close at 6:00 PM on the Saturday 6 days ahead of the scheduled class date.

Rustics Class #3

Freeform Wooden Wall Hooks

April 12, Thursday, 6 to 8 p.m.

April 14, Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m.

Registrations forms are now available at Gallery La Crosse.

Presented by Ann Karen Gronbeck-Peterson

In this class, you will be introduced to Whittling & Countersinking, two of the basic skills used in creating Rustic (& Primitive) Furniture.

This class is appropriate for ages 14 & up (under 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent due to the use of bladed & power tools).

You do NOT need to have ANY prior experience in using tools.

Class size is limited to 6 students.

Have you ever wanted create your own Rustic or Primitive style of wall Hooks for your home entry or kitchen, or perhaps to hang your garden tools, maybe for your cabin to hold fishing rods?

Learn to utilize found & upcycled materials with a few simple construction techniques, and then put your imagination to work for fun & unique furnishings.

ALL essential materials will be provided by the instructor, and each student will create & take home at least 3 Wall Hooks.

Each student MUST bring: their own good-fitting safety glasses.

(Safety Glasses are now available to purchase in our Rustic Cellar.)

Please, bring if you have them: a power drill, a #6 or #8 drill & countersink bit, leather gloves, sharp knife appropriate for whittling, hearing protection.

Emphasis is put on safety in the use of all equipment. Any student not willing to wear their safety glasses and follow safety instructions will not be permitted to continue.

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Enrollment is limited to 8 students, ages 14 & older.

(Parent required for students under age 18.)

Cost is $ 17, and includes all materials.

(or, $ 25 for child & parent pair)

This class is held in the Rustic Cellar portion of Gallery La Crosse, which requires that all students be able to climb one flight of stairs down for the class & back up afterward.

Registrations will close at 6:00 PM on the Saturday 6 days ahead of the scheduled class date.

Rustics Class #4

Pending

Rustics Class #5

Pending

Introduction To Fly Tying

March 3, Saturday, 3 - 6 PM

March 8, Thursday, 6 - 9 PM

Get ready for Spring through Fall Fly Fishing fun...

two opportunities available, select Thursday evening or Saturday afternoon

Registrations forms will be available soon at Gallery La Crosse.

Learn the basics to start filling your fly boxes with your own creations.

Matching the hatch is really easier than one might think, and having the basic understanding of how fishing flies function is one of the first steps.

In this class, you will learn and use basic fly-tying skills to create four: a simple jig with marabou, Ann's favorite ear plug bass popper, a classic Wooley Bugger, and a simple nymph.

All essential tools & materials are provided by the instructor. Students are welcome & encouraged to bring tools & materials which they already own to learn a variety techniques for using them.

This class is appropriate for ages 12 & up (under 14 will need to be accompanied by a parent due to the use of sharp things).

You do NOT need to have any prior experience in tying flies.

Presented by Ann Karen Gronbeck-Peterson

Ann has previously taught fly-tying classes for Cub Scouts, and has presented a week-end fly-tying demonstration at the Rosemount Horizon in Chicago, IL.

Students should dress casual and may bring a snack and beverage that will not spill.

Class will be held in the handicap-accessible street level main Gallery.

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Enrollment is limited to 6 students, ages 10 & older.

(Parent required for students under age 14.)

Cost is $ 25, and includes all materials.

(or, $ 30 for child & parent pair)

Registrations will close at 6:00 PM on the Saturday, 6 days ahead of the scheduled class date.

Ornament Hooks Workshop

Date Pending, Thursday, 6:00 to 7:30 PM

Photo will be posted here soon.

Registration forms will be available at Gallery La Crosse, at least 3 months ahead of this class date.

We've had so very many requests for Hand-hammered Jewelry classes...

and also for the Hand-hammered Ornament Hooks with Art Beads that Ann makes, so here is your chance to learn the techniques which will carry over into jewelry making, as you create your own set of Ornament Hooks.

We're offering this class in September to allow you plenty of time to create more hooks for yourself & for Holiday Gifts.

For ages 10 & older (Under 13 must be accompanied by a parent.)*

Presented by Ann Karen Gronbeck-Peterson

After introducing the basic techniques, Ann will turn you loose to create your very own styles.

In this class, each student will be able to create at least a dozen Ornament Hooks, and will leave with the skills to create unlimited quantities & varieties on their own.

Come and enjoy a relaxed setting of fun-filled learning.

Students should dress casual and may bring a snack and beverage that will not spill.

Class will be held in the handicap-accessible street level main Gallery.

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Every student will need to bring:

A medium or small hammer, ball-peen type is prefered.

Their own Round-nosed Wire-working Pliers, available at local crafts stores. (These also will be useful for many other things & for future class offerings.)

If you have some Beads or other small wrapable items which you would like to try using in your hooks, feel free to bring them along. You may also pop into Gallery La Crosse ahead of the calss date to find out if your beads will fit onto the wire which will be used.

Instructor will supply all other essential materials & tools for learning the techniques.

If you have any questions, contact Ann at Gallery La Crosse at least one day ahead of the class date. (She has these tools available to be seen at the Gallery, so you may pop in to view them before going shopping for them.)

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REGISTRATION DETAILS...

$ 15 per student, or $ 22 per parent & child pair*

For ages 10 & older (Under 13 must be accompanied by a parent.)*

Registration closes at 6:00 p.m. on the Wednesday one day ahead of the scheduled class date.

General Registration Information

You may register for your classes either directly with the Instructor, or by contacting the Gallery.

608 - 782 - 4 ART (782 - 4278)

email: GalleryLaCrosse@charter.net

All of our Classes will be filled on a "first paid" basis.

Very soon, you will be able to register on-line via the secure paypal system...

Please, do be aware of the date on which the Registrations Close. These dates are set by the Instructors to enable them time to provide all of the supplies needed for their Students.

If you have any questions about the class or materials & supplies, please contact the Gallery or the Class Instructor at least 48 hours ahead of the scheduled start time for your class.

Most of our classes are held in the Gallery's handicap-accessible casual gathering area (really messy ones and kids' classes are held in the basement workshop area which involves going down stairs).

We maintain an atmosphere of friendly and casual comfort for our customers. Feel free to come in early and linger late, and enjoy our comfy sofas and rocking chairs. There are several very nice coffee shops and eateries only a few doors away in downtown La Crosse.

Classes are scheduled as soon as our Instructors select their dates. Following this, further details are posted on our website as they are made available by the Instructors.

Please, check back often for updates.

All of our regular exhibitors are permitted (and encouraged) to create and offer their own selection of classes. If there is a class that you would like to see offered, please do contact the Gallery so that we may let our exhibitors know about the interest.

Likely course offerings include; jewelry making techniques, watercolor painting, paper techniques, mosiacs, introduction to power tool safety for women, various metalworking techniques, and more.

If you would like to see examples of what you will be creating in our classes, feel free to come by the Gallery to ask and to take a look.

Please, do check back often for more class listings as our exhibiting artists set their own class dates.

Refunds Policy

Instructors require time ahead of their classes to purchase & prepare materials according to the number of students enrolled in the class.

Students who cancel up to 14 days ahead of class date will be refunded, less a $ 5 processing fee.

No refunds are given within 7 days of the class date.

(If the Instructor cancels the class, student has the option of:

applying their paid registration to a future available scheduled date for the same class, applying the funds toward another class, or of receiving a full refund of all fees paid.)

Late Registrations

Sorry, due to the need for materials purchase & preparation time...

no late registrations can be taken without

permission of the individual Instructor.