Calendar of ClassesCopper Creations ~ Birdfeeder & HangerAugust 19th, Thursday 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.Registration forms are now available at Gallery La Crosse. Orioles are here for the season... Are you ready? 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. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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.) 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 Wednesday, August 18, 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). Rustic Furnishings Class #1Basic Techniques for a Side Table or Small BenchNext offering for this class will be in the FallRegistrations forms will be available soon 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. 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. 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 Saturday, July 17, 2010. More details to follow soon... Mosiacs Childrens' ClassAugust ~ Date Yet to be SetRegistrations 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. Rustic Furnishings Class #2Wall Rack for Hats or Lightweight ThingsAugust 12th, Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Registrations forms will be available soon 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. 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. Please, bring if you have them: a power drill, drill bit assortment, 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. 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 Saturday, August 7, 2010. More details to follow soon... Netted Stone AmuletSeptember 9th, Thursday, 5:45 to 7:30 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 seashell or 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. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 $ 18, and includes all materials. (or, $ 23 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, September 8, 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. Viking Knit Bracelet or NecklaceSeptember 16th & 23rd, Thurdays, 5:45 to 8:00 p.m.Only 4 openings remain as of July 29...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. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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. ($ 2.00 for Copper/Brass, or $ 3.25 for various colored ZebraWires.) Registration forms are available at the Gallery. Registration closes at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 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. Rustic Furnishings Class #3Freeform Wooden Wall HooksOctober 7th, Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Registrations forms will be available soon 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.
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. 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. 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. 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 Saturday, October 2, 2010. More details to follow soon... General Registration InformationYou 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. 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 cahirs. 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.
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