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The Wisconsin Artists Biennial is a cooperative venture between MOWA and the oldest artist organization in the State, Wisconsin Visual Artists, Inc.
$12
Whether emphasizing the structural, the conceptual, or both, the artists included transform paper—a familiar and seemingly mundane material—into vessels, sculpture, adornment, and artist’s books. Featured artists Kiff Slemmons, who makes ornate paper jewelry, and Julie VonDerVellen, who creates complex sculptural paper watches and clocks, are represented by multiple works. Artists from RAM’s collection—such as Dominic Di Mare, Walter Hamady, Caren Heft, Jim Lee, Ke-Sook Lee, Mary Merkel-Hess, JoAnna Poehlmann, Kay Sekimachi, Merle Temkin, and Michael Velliquette—expand the conversation.
$3 – $62
While many contemporary artists use color as a primary element, Spectrum focuses on it as a defining principle, featuring works by those in RAM’s collection, such as Sonja Blomdahl, Sandra Byers, Rose Cabat, Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, Lindly Haunani, Cliff Lee, James Lovera, and Dante Marioni.
$3 – $62
Mark Adams (1925-2006) and Frank Lobdell (1921-2013) explored pattern and color.
$3 – $62
Frequent visitors to RAM see contemporary jewelry made of a wide variety of media.
$3 – $62
It all began in 1976 when Milwaukee native Steve “Saz” Sazama opened Saz’s State House Restaurant in a historic building nestled beside the railroad tracks on 55th & State
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Join this fun and informative pastels class and learn the fundamentals of this interesting media. Explore how to control and apply pastels in a multitude of ways and use color and value effectively in your composition.
$84.00
Learn techniques such as cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering in the copper foil method.
$108.00
Learn the basics of using water soluble oil paints while creating beautiful floral paintings. Water soluble oil paint is a versatile alternative to traditional oil paint with less fumes and easier clean up.
$108
Focus on developing your drawing skills through your choice of medium and subject matter in an individual studio setting.
$108.00
Learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting, including color mixing, washes, values, and composition. Apply these core elements to the images of Midwest spring. Still life, landscape, and some color based abstractions will be the genres we will focus on as a way to play and learn. We will avoid the pitfall that gives watercolor an unforgiving reputation. Beginners on up are welcome.
$108.00
Explore this time-honored tradition of drawing used by the masters. Learn to draw from plaster casts, focusing on the face and other body parts. Light, proportion and shading will be addressed. Great for beginning students or those who wish to sharpen their skills.
$56.00
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12 events,Join us for one day of creating art! March 30 - Zootopia: Animals in Art Does it growl, hop, slither or glide? Is it striped, spotted or smooth? Discover the art of animals as we create a jungle of creatures exploring their texture, color, characteristics and more. After all, it's a zoo in here! March 31 - Over the Rainbow Garden Art Spend the day making art that is inspired by the outdoors. Create fantasy landscapes, upcycled outdoor statues, bird houses, wind chimes and more! You may even want to submit your art work in Wustum's summer community exhibit. Please bring a lunch and dress for mess. $28 Members $35 Non-Members Price break on two day registrations: $48 Members $60 Non-Members
$28
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Come Watch a Rotating Cast of Comedians, Magicians, and Variety Entertainers on the First Friday of Every Month!! April Performances By: Two Brothers One Mind!! Ramie Makhlouf Eugene Burger More Entertainers TBD.... TICKETS: $30 VIP (Priority Seating) $20 Adult (General) $15 Senior (60+) $15 Military (with ID) $5 OFF with Room Key or Dining Receipt https://www.universe.com/milwaukeemagicmonthly *Some material is intended for adults* Best Western Plus (Milwaukee Airport) 5105 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207 Doors Open at 7:00pm Show Begins at 8:00pm MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL FULL PAGE ARTICLE: http://www.jsonline.com/greensheet/brother-magician-team-brings-comedy-and-telepathy-to-milwaukee-b99615652z1-358306201.html FOX 6 WAKE UP NEWS APPEARANCE: http://fox6now.com/2015/11/04/telepathic-entertainers-two-brothers-one-mind-show-off-their-skills/ KTI COUNTRY / JAKE & TANNER SHOW INTERVIEW: http://www.wtmj.com/kticountry/kti-shows/kti-morning-show/two-brothers-one-mind-stump-jake-tanner PRESS RELEASE: http://www.prlog.org/12492738-two-brothers-one-mind-are-bringing-the-midwest-monthly-magic-circuit-to-milwaukee.html Past Performances By: Comedians - Greg Bach, Addie Blanchard, Christopher Schmidt, Carson Leet, Mike Pisciotta, Andrea Guzzetta, Ryan Mason & Phil Davidson Magicians/Mentalists - Paul Kastle, Kirk Patrick, Ha Houdini, Bill Cook, Luka & Taylor Martin #MagicMKE #TBOM #TwoBrothersOneMind #Comedy #Magic #Milwaukee
$20
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Create a 12" x 18" banner with fabric crayons, wax and dye. Design with spring, summer or nature themes. Please bring a snack. $24 Members $30 Non-Members
$24.00
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Sister Mary Carroll, SSSF, offers presentations and reflections on four holy women in this two-part series. Learn how the spirituality of these Doctors of the Church can make a difference today. Part one on April 2 focuses on Saints Hildegard of Bingen and Catherine of Siena. Part two on April 16 will spotlight Saints Theresa of Avila and Therese of Lisieux. Series fee: $25. Please contact Donna O'Loughlin at 414-385-5272 or doloughlin@sssf.org to purchase tickets.
$25
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Learn a variety of chain making techniques and styles while you practice fusing skills. Create jump rings and linked chains with copper, brass, and sterling silver. Walk away with beautiful wearable art and the knowledge needed to create different and unique chains at home. Please bring a bag lunch. $15 supply fee included
$67.00
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11 events,Investigate the human body form through the observation of nude models. Learn composition, drawing techniques, and the characteristics of light and proportion. Any type of drawing material or watercolor is welcome. Adult class - parental permission needed for ages 16–18.
$56.00
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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. On April 7 try the art of wax resist and dye painting on 9" x 9" fiber.
$24.00
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The Milwaukee Twisted Dreams Film Festival will feature horror, sci-fi, macabre, and bizarre films from Wisconsin and around the world.
$10
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Responding to MOWA’s challenge to create a fresh body of work, Madison photographer Greg Conniff has created Watermarks, an immersive visual meditation on a specific piece of nature in his home city
$12
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For students who have done basic enameling and want to try more advanced techniques. Make copyright free images to apply to enameled pieces. Try Gocco screens, decals, stencils with the option of making a screen or a sheet of decals.
$66.00
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The Murder Mystery Company is performing a live and immersive mystery experience at the beautiful Astor Hotel! Join us to solve a comedic mystery while you enjoy a killer three course meal. You'll be able to examine clues and question suspects while you unravel the case. Tickets go fast, so get yours today!
$60
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A musical exploration of the different ways the human heart expresses devotion to others, devotion to country and devotion to the Creator, featuring Giovanni Gabrieli’s “Jubilate Deo” with brass and organ, Mark Hayes’ setting of Abraham Lincoln’s The Gettysburg Address and Samuel Barber’s Reincarnations. Also enjoy selections by Eric Whitacre, James Mulholland and William L. Dawson, PLUS music from the Broadway favorites Show Boat and Carousel. 
Lovanova sashays from loungy prog-rock to soul-infused jazz, and will include tunes from their upcoming fourth album, adding the Kaos Kolour Organ light show to the sonic mix. It is a preview of their headline slot at the Some Kind of Jam Festival in Pennsylvania. The Natural Facts dig into roots music flavored by a multitude of interests, ranging from Americana and bluegrass to swamp pop and gypsy folk. Their hard-driving swing stomp and melodies get the good times going.
$6
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14 events,Uptowner's 4th Annual Beard and Mustache Competition! Sat. April 16th 2 p.m Sign up 4-9 p.m. Competition Free to Compete, Free to Spectate! It's All About Having Fun and Celebrating the Beard! Yes indeed!, the Uptowner's 4rd Annual Beard Competition is approaching. Who will win the title and all its honor?! Now is the time to prepare. GROW! GROOM! And get ready for a bearded showdown! Cash Prizes and Certificates for winners! Complete scores will be available on-line the following day so everyone knows how they did! Gift to all participants! Live DJ There are seven categories this year in order to allow everyone to find the perfect category and encourage more participation and fun!!! Categories Include: •Freestyle Facial Hair •Partial Beard •Whiskerinas (Cant grow a beard?, Make one!) •Best Mustache (Styled or Natural) •Full Beard Natural 3” and Under •Full Beard Natural 8” and Under and the Grand Competition •Full Beard Natural Over 8” For More Information: Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1525593017737704 Email: uptownerbeard@hotmail.com Contact:414-702-4060 *Categories and Rules Formed with much aid from St. Louis Beard and Mustache Club’s web-site. You may now preregister by sending an e-mail answering the questions below to uptownerbeard@hotmail.com. See the pinned preregistartion post if you have questions. What's your full name? What category do you want to participate in? (Replace Number with an X) (1) Mustache (2) Full Beard under 3" (3) Whiskerinas (4) Partial Beard (5) Full Beard Under 8" (6) Freestyle Facial Hair (7) Full Beard over 8". Where are you from? State an Interesting fact about yourself: ......................................................................................... JOIN THE FUN!
Free to Compete/Spectate
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Ever want to make your own functional planters and flower pots? Focus on wheel-thrown one-piece planters (drip tray attached to the pot). Some wheel experience necessary. Clay, glazes and firings included in class fee.
$28.00
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Bayou’s State, an original aerial dance/theater piece by choreographer and performer Andrea Chastant Burkholder, explores her Cajun heritage as she travels through the declining Louisiana coastline, and it’s swamps and marshlands via an aerial net, bungee cords, and trapeze. Combining personal story, aerial and modern dance, theater, and river photography by Milwaukee artist, Eddee Daniel, Bayou’s State reflects on Louisiana’s coastal land loss as it relates to the local culture and environment. Begin the evening enjoying a traditional south Louisiana meal cooked by Andrea and her Cajun father as you sit nestled between the development along the Milwaukee River and Lake Michigan. Following dinner will be the performance and then light dessert and discussion with the artists. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Limited seating
$40
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A musical exploration of the different ways the human heart expresses devotion to others, devotion to country and devotion to the Creator, featuring Giovanni Gabrieli’s “Jubilate Deo” with brass and organ, Mark Hayes’ setting of Abraham Lincoln’s The Gettysburg Address and Samuel Barber’s Reincarnations. Also enjoy selections by Eric Whitacre, James Mulholland and William L. Dawson, PLUS music from the Broadway favorites Show Boat and Carousel. |
12 events,The Friends of the UWM Golda Meir Library Used Book Sale will be open to the public Sunday, April 17- Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Over 5,000 books in a wide variety of genres — including contemporary fiction, foreign languages, history, literature, and the sciences— will be offered. The sale will be held in the fourth floor Conference Center of the UWM Golda Meir Library, 2311 E. Hartford Ave. Days and hours are: Sunday, April 17 2-4 p.m. Open to Friends members only. Memberships available at the door. 4-6 p.m. Open to the public. Monday, April 18 and Tuesday April 19 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Open to the public. Wednesday, April 20 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Open to the public. Prices of most items range from $.25 to $3. On Wednesday, April 20, a bag of books will cost just $5. Proceeds benefit the UWM Libraries. For more information, call (414) 229-4786.
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The Milwaukee LGBT Community Center presents Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre’s production of The Gin Game directed by Cathy Miles featuring Bevelry Ross and Gregory Valentine One performance on Sunday, April 17th at 2pm at the LGBT Community Center. 1110 N. Market St., 2nd Floor, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Use courtyard entrance. Admission is free but donations for the LGBT Community Center programming events are accepted. The Gin Game is a two-person, two-act play by Donald L. Coburn. The play won the 1978 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. THE STORY: Weller Martin is playing solitaire on the porch of a run down nursing home. Enter Fonsia Dorsey, a prim, self righteous lady. They discover they both dislike the home and enjoy gin rummy, so they begin to play and to reveal intimate details of their lives. Fonsia wins every time and their secrets become weapons used against one another. Weller longs for a victory to counter a lifetime of defeats but it doesn't happen.They realize a lot about their lives in the time spent at the card table.
Donations encouraged for the LGBT Center's programming activities
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Starting with a premade wet felted base, learn a bit of needle felting by applying the distinctive striped patterns of the Monarch caterpillar to the base. Make it look real and give it personality! This project will not be completed in class, but instructions for finishing will be included along with beads and supplies to give it the finishing touches. No previous needle felting experience. $15 supply fee included.
$43.00
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Heralded as an exceptional masterpiece of choreography, “Carlota,” Limón’s final work, is danced in silence. Limón explores the tumultuous history of his native land of Mexico, and the personages who were caught in the turmoil of history.
$12 – $16
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Join us as we celebrate The Americas Award, coordinated by the UWM Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) for its first 18 years. Contributing authors of the recent publication highlighting The Americas Award will discuss the history of the award, the award-winning and honored books and their use in the classroom, library and theater. Introduction to the Americas Award: Julie Kline, UWM Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Moderator: Laretta Henderson, UWM School of Information Studies Panel Members: - Candance Doerr-Stevens, UWM School of Education - Leanne Evans, UWM School of Education - Wooseob Jeong, UWM School of Information Studies - Erin Winkler, UWM College of Letters & Science (Africology) WHERE: UW-Milwaukee, Digital Humanities Lab UWM Libraries 2nd Floor 2311 E Hartford Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 REGISTER: http://sois.uwm.edu/americas
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Bay View Community Center (BVCC) is holding their 20th Annual Beer Tasting and Live Auction Benefit at 6:00pm on April 21, 2016 at the South Shore Yacht Club. The Bay View Community Center is a non-for-profit organization that serves individuals and families in southeastern Wisconsin. The center provides classes for children, activities for seniors, family events, and health enrichment programs for adults. Additionally, the special programs of Emergency Food, Infant Formula Pantry and Food Pantry are funded by community efforts and events such as the Annual Beer Tasting and Live Auction. As a non-profit organization, the Center’s success is truly a community effort. The theme for this year’s annual beer tasting is Craft Beer and Artisan Sausage. The dinner will feature a variety of locally made sausages, including vegetarian options, paired with craft beers and hard ciders from local and national breweries. The Milwaukee Pretzel Company has graciously donated locally made Bavarian style soft pretzels to snack on as well. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bayviewbeer.org/get-your-tickets or by phone, at the BVCC or at the door. Event details are available at www.bayviewbeer.org. Per ticket price is $45 through April 20th and tickets at the door will be $50, if available.
$45
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The fifth annual Corporate Communication Summit is a daylong conference featuring some of the most influential voices in corporate communication. This year’s theme is “Developing Next-Generation Corporate Communicators.” It will focus on ways in which corporations cultivate and develop talent to meet the challenges of the changing communication landscape.
$25 – $195
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A concert reading of the play by Jan Maher and Nikki Nojima Louis with music, celebrating a century of the Women’s Peace Movement around the world, told through the voices of peace activists from World War I to the present, and performed by a diverse local student and professional cast. Approximately 2 hours, with intermission and talkback with author Jan Maher and UWM Humanist Merry Weisner-Hanks.
$5 – $10
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Join thousands of Etsy-loving, Pinterest-obsessed, and DIY enthusiasts shopping for everything from Shabby Chic, European antiques, salvaged items, vintage and antique furniture, architectural salvage, vintage-inspired jewelry, re-purposed and up-cycled treasures, and beautiful, handmade clothing.
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The Accidental Hero is a multi-media one-man show about a WWII American officer who miraculously liberates the Czech villages of his grandparents. It's a true story, written and performed by his grandson.
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This year UEC and the Great Waters Group of the Sierra Club will be sponsoring a contest for people of all ages to artistically answer the question: “What is your favorite local green space or park, and why?” We encourage all people in the Milwaukee area to answer this question in words, artwork, video, song or dance. Prizes will be given out to all age groups (12 and under, 13-17, and 18+), with the winners announced at the Earth Day celebration on April 23 at UEC’s Washington Park branch. Entrants will display their work in the auditorium and winners are asked to perform or exhibit their work onstage. Rules and other information on the website. Please call 414-344-5460 with any questions, or email UECUrbanwilderness@gmail.com.
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Under the direction of Darcy Drexler, members of the String Academy of Wisconsin will perform a variety of solo and ensemble musical selections in a Showcase Recital, "Spring Strings."
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The Marquette University Symphony Orchestra, lead by Music Director Robin Engl, will present their final concert for the 2015.16 season on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Varsity Theatre
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The Marquette University Symphony Orchestra, lead by Music Director Robin Engl, will present their final concert for the 2015.16 season on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Marquette University Varsity Theatre (1326 W. Wisconsin Ave. | Milwaukee, WI 53233). This performance is free and open to the public. The first half of the program will feature Gershwin's joyful and spontaneous "Cuban Overture," as well as guest artist, Rick Aaron, on Georg Telemann's "Suite for Flute and Orchestra in A minor." Aaron, a Milwaukee residential musician, has performed with a wide range of ensembles from playing in pit orchestras for Broadway shows at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts to performing in jazz clubs in downtown Milwaukee, and even serving as a substitute flutist for the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. He has studied flute with Eldridge Meyer, Sam Baron, John Burgess, and Israel Borouchoff. For the second half of the program, the symphony will conclude their year with Ludwig van Beethoven's famous Symphony No. 7, Op. 92. Additionally, the graduating seniors of the MUSO will be recognized for their years of hard work and dedication. So mark your calendars for what's certain to be a truly unforgettable musical experience. For more information on the MUSO, visit www.marquette.edu/orchestra. For more information on this concert's guest artist, visit http://www.fluteman32.com.
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This choral concert, commemorating the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, will feature musical settings of texts by Shakespeare and several other well-known English poets. Texts will include excerpts from “Much Ado about Nothing,” “Measure for Measure,” “As You Like It,” “Hamlet,” “Othello,” Twelfth Night,” “The Winter’s Tale,” and “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” The music will be as varied as Shakespeare’s works, ranging from lush, haunting settings by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Orlando Gibbons and John Rutter to lilting, joyful and even boisterous settings by Thomas Morley, Franz Schubert, Emma Lou Diemer, Brian McLinden and others.
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Lake Park Bistro welcomes Champagne Jacquart Head Winemaker Floriane Eznack for an exclusive dinner paired with their delightful Champagnes on Wednesday, April 27. James Beard Award-winning chef Adam Siegel has created the menu and will lead the kitchen during the event. Champagne Jacquart, based in Reims in the heart of Champagne, is one of the region's most dynamic and forward looking producers. Part of the Alliance Champagne Group, they have the largest area of vineyards in Champagne at their disposal. With access to a diverse and plentiful supply of quality grapes, Jacquart's winemakers are able to choose and then blend wines that reflect the character of the different terroirs, producing final cuvées that each have a distinctive style and personality. Head winemaker Floriane Eznack grew up close to Bordeaux and was introduced to the fascinating world of wine tasting by her father. She earned a Masters Degree in Oenology in Reims in 2004 and has studied harvests at some of Champagne’s finest houses including Moet. Floriane has been head winemaker for Jacquart since 2011 and has travelled extensively and experienced different countries and cultures. She is an enthusiastic ambassador for Champagne Jacquart. Champagne Jacquart Dinner Menu Saumon Sauvage avec Chévre Frais Cured Wild Salmon with Citrus, Red Beet Vinaigrette, Asparagus and Fresh Goat Cheese Jacquart Extra Brut Ragout de Petit Pois, Artichaut, Morrilles et Crabe Sauteed Morel Mushrooms, Artichokes and Spring Peas with Crab and Pea Puree Jacquart Brut Mosaique Carpaccio de Veau Cuit Bleu avec Thon Strauss Veal Carpaccio with Yellowfin Tuna, Aioli and Caper Vinaigrette Jacquart 2006 Blanc de Blanc Agneau Roti et Fèves Roasted Lamb Chop with Fava Bean and Leek Mash, Herb Pistou and Confit Potato Jacquart 2006 Vintage Cuvee Sabayon de Champagne avec Rhubarbe Poached Rhubarb with Champagne Sabayon, Cinnamon Fritters and Candied Orange Jacquart Rose Champagne Jacquart Dinner with Winemaker Floriane Eznack Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 pm Five courses with wine $125 per person plus tax and gratuity
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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. On April 28 make your very own cocktail recipe book - show it off at your next party as you create crafty cocktails!
$24.00
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A great introduction for the young artist to explore the world of art. The program includes a mini museum tour, art project, and story for one child and one adult.
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A great introduction for the young artist to explore the world of art. The program includes a mini museum tour, art project, and story for one child and one adult.
$6.00
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8 events,Explore a multitude of watercolor techniques such as wash, resists, masking, texture - while making landscapes, underwater, animal, and non-objective paintings. Great for brushing up on existing skills and learning new abilities.
$52.00
Make art inspired by our winged friends, the birds. Discover their habitats and textures through sculptures, paintings, and drawing. Make a bird, eggs, nest, wings and more!
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Learn the art of batik and how to apply wax resist with direct dye painting on 15" x 15" fiber. Walk away with a gorgeous wall hanging to display!
$56.00
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