Calendar of Classes

Viking Knit Bracelet

March 11th & March 18th, 5:45 to 7:30

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 $ 45, and includes all essential materials, including the Mandrel & Draw-plate, which you will own.

(or, $ 60 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.

Registration forms are available at the Gallery.

Registration closes at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010.

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

April 8th, Thursday 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.

Registration forms are now available at Gallery La Crosse.

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 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

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

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.)

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.)

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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 Wednesday, April 7, 2010.

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.

* 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).

Netted Stone Amulet

April 22nd, Thursday, 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.

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 glass accent gem, 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 10 students, ages 12 & older.

(Parent required for students under age 15.)

Cost is $ 16, and includes all materials.

(or, $ 20 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 Wednesday, April 23, 2010.

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

Classes will be filled on a "first paid" basis. Please, do be aware of the date on which the Registrations close. These dates are set by the Instructors to enable them to provide all of the supplies needed for the 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 cahirs. There are several very nice coffee shops and eateries only a few doors away in downtown La Crosse.

As we progress through Winter into Spring, more classes will be scheduled.

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, 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 up close.

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