Events for January 28, 2016
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Pastels
Join this fun and informative pastels class and learn the fundamentals of this interesting media.
Find out more »Handbuilt Ceramics
Explore the ancient and primal art of forming clay into sculptural and functional work using your hands and only a few basic tools.
Find out more »Watercolor Demystified
Learn and apply fundamentals and advanced techniques in watercolor working on the subject or object of your choice. Beginners and returning students welcome.
Find out more »Tom Bamberger – Civil Twilight
Civil Twilight Tom Bamberger Reception: 4:42-7pm Friday, January 15, 2016 Exhibition: January 15 - February 6, 2016 open Wed - Saturday 2-6pm The Green Gallery East 1500 N Farwell Ave Milwaukee WI, 53202
Find out more »Chill Out: Ages 7-9
Explore the cool color palette using multimedia approach! Creating a cool castle, a winter forest, an Ice Age and more….
Find out more »Filtered: Ages 10 – 13
Learn image manipulating techniques and apply a "filter" to an image by overpainting original drawings. Explore a variety of art movements (impressionism, surrealism, cubism, etc.) and new modern social media and Photoshop image filters and see how the image can change under a new lens.
Find out more »Fantasy Landscapes: Ages 4-6
Let’s pretend! Using our greatest tool, our imagination, create fantasy landscapes of different designs.
Find out more »Let’s Face It: Ages 10-13
Learn how to draw the face, discovering proportion, expression and point of view. Each week use a different media including pencil, charcoal, chalk and cray-pas.
Find out more »Water Soluble Oil Painting
Create interesting compositions in still-life paintings while exploring a new medium.
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Puttin’ on the Ritz
For more information, call: Laura K. at 414-258-2333 Nov. 30, 2015 For Immediate Release Get Ritzy and Glitzy at Zoological Society Boxing Fundraiser Proceeds Support Milwaukee County Zoo and Conservation Projects “Jab, jab, give ‘em a left, right, left!” Are you ready for a night of exciting amateur boxing, gourmet dining, drinks and a live voice auction? If so, register for the Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s 21st annual Puttin’ on the Ritz fundraiser, sponsored by Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek. This swank, black-tie event is held at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino and raised $204,652 for the nonprofit Zoological Society in 2015. The boxing ring is sponsored by Bridgewood Advisors. Amateur boxing is sponsored by Master Z’s and arranged by the Future Olympian Boxing Association. Guests include business leaders from southeastern Wisconsin. Sponsorship of a corporate ringside table of eight is $3,000. Other costs are $200 per person or $2,000 per corporate table of eight. For a complete listing of benefits and to register, visit zoosociety.org/ritz. Registrations accepted by Jan 20, 2016. What: The Zoological Society of Milwaukee’s Puttin’ on the Ritz black-tie fundraiser, sponsored by Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek. When: Jan 28, 2016. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m.; voice auction and dinner at 7:30 p.m.; boxing at 8:30 p.m. Where: Potawatomi Hotel & Casino (Bingo Hall), 1721 W. Canal St., Milwaukee. Registration: Please call the Zoological Society’s Laura K. at 414-258-2333 for an invitation or email specialevents@zoosociety.org. Register by Jan 20, 2016. Cost: Cost is $200 per person or $2,000 for a corporate table sponsorship or $3,000 for a corporate ringside table sponsorship (includes 5.6% WI sales tax. Of the $200 per-person cost, $80 is tax-deductible). Other details: The evening raises money for the Zoological Society and its support of the Milwaukee County Zoo. Last year’s event raised $204,652. #### About the Zoological Society of Milwaukee The mission of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee is to conserve wildlife and endangered species, educate people about the importance of wildlife and the environment, and support the Milwaukee County Zoo. Zoological Society and Milwaukee County Zoo Partnership
Find out more »Drawing Basics
Seeing is the key to great drawing. Working through observation, learn drawing techniques while exploring a multitude of materials and gain valuable drawing skills. No drawing experience required.
Find out more »Try It Thursday!
Want to try something creative but don’t want the hassle of buying supplies and making the mess at home? Gather a friend or two, and come on in for a one night only make it and take it art experience. Bring a bottle of wine and let the art party begin! Advanced registration required.
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