AAUW Art Fair on the Green
50th Anniversary
July 26 and 27, 2008; Saturday and Sunday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Sunday
UW-La Crosse campus grounds (Corner of State and 16th Street)
CONTACT: Cathy Bulera, 608.779.4496
Presented by the La Crosse Branch of the American Association of University Women
Proceeds help to fund nearly $10,000 in scholarships annually
Art 21: Art in the Twenty-first Century
Who are today’s artists? What are they thinking about? How do they describe their work? Why do they do what they do? “Art:21–Art in the Twenty-First Century,” a PBS television series, focuses on contemporary visual art and artists in the United States. Fascinating and intimate footage allows you to observe the artists at work, watch their process as they transform inspiration into art, and hear their thoughts as they grapple with the physical and visual challenges of achieving their artistic visions. Each week will cover one episode of the series followed by an in-depth discussion and 'hands on' activity. CEUs and credit option are available.
Instructor: Marcia Thompson - Bio (1 page PDF)
Rescheduled - Dates/Times to be determined.
UW-La Crosse
Figuration Studio
 This ten-week course covers various techniques to help the artist as they draw this challenging and rewarding subject; the human form. This life drawing class allows artists to draw from a nude model. Instruction and group critiques encourage you to hone your skills and develop personal style. Artist can use a variety of mediums including pencil, charcoal, watercolor and other mediums. Artists must bring their own drawing supplies. Class is open to adult artists at all experience levels. Drawing experience is helpful but not necessary.
Instructor: Tim Pah
Dates to be determined.
Plein Air Painting
Register Online NOW!
Experience the incredible joy of
painting plein air (in the open air)!
Each workshop will begin with
instruction designed to assist you, the
plein air artist, with challenges
associated with painting in the great
outdoors. Painting techniques will
include instruction in alla prima,
pointillism, impasto and palette knife
painting. Our outdoor painting
adventure will take place in the
La Crosse area. Class is open to
adults working in all media types and
at all skill levels. A supply list will be
provided prior to the start of class.
CEUs available.
Instructor: Linda J. Steine
July 21, 23, 28, 30,
Aug. 4, 6; 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
UW-La Crosse and other outdoor locations
$125
Practical Theatre Production
Students entering grades 10-12 and Adults
June 3-July 6, 2008
Participants will learn how a successful musical stage performance is produced through hands-on experience and classroom discussion. Topics will be tailored to students interests and may include directing; staging and rehearsing; set design and construction; costumes and props; sound and lighting; publicity and; box office and front of house management. Students will have choices from the topics listed above, but are encouraged to experience multiple areas of theatre production. No experience is required, just curiosity, a good attitude, and willingness to participate!
Instructor: Beth Cherne - Bio (1 page PDF)
General Information & Costs:
Class size is limited to 30 participants to ensure hands-on participation.
CEUs available.
Center for Fine Arts, UW-La Crosse
$105
Classroom Discussion: June 3, 10, 17; 6:30-8 p.m.
Hands-on Participation: June 4-27; flexible daytime hours
Performance Dates: June 27, 28, 29, July 2, 3, 5, 6
Ceramic Workshop: Raku/Sager & Post Reduction Fuming Methods
Adults Beginner/Intermediate (a credit option is also available)
 These workshops are designed for students of all levels of ceramic ability. You will explore raku, horse-hair fuming and sagger firing methods. The use of these fast-firing techniques yields rich texture and color. Clay artists are intrigued by the fleeting marks made when clay, heat and smoke interact. The serendipitous nature of these low temperature processes makes discovery as significant as invention.
Forms that compliment the raku process will be demonstrated. Beginning students will make forms using hand building methods while more advanced students may work on the potter’s wheel. All pieces will be bisque fired before they are finished with specially formulated glazes.
If time permits, the workshops may include building a simple raku kiln.
Sign up for both classes and immerse yourself for a day in the exciting world of clay!
Sessions #1
May 24, 31, June 7, 14, and 21
Morning Session #1: 9:30-12:30 p.m. - Register Online NOW!
or
Afternoon Session #1: 1-4 p.m. - Register Online NOW!
$115 per session ($10 supply fee, plus optional purchase of 25 lbs. of clay through
UW-L Bookstore for approximately $10.00)
Sessions #2
July 19, 26, August 2, 9, and 16
Morning Session #2: 9:30-12:30 p.m. - Register Online NOW!
or
Afternoon Session #2:
1-4 p.m. - Register Online NOW!
$115 per session ($10 supply fee, plus optional purchase of 25 lbs. of clay through
UW-L Bookstore for approximately $10.00)
A 1 credit (UG) option is available for morning or afternoon sessions for each of the four workshop dates for both sessions 1 & 2.
Art 425 Perspectives in Art: “Ceramics Workshop”
Fee: Tuition, plus supply fees as stated above.
To register for the credit option, contact:
Karen Hansen, Credit Coordinator
608.785.6513
hansen.kare@uwlax.edu
LEARNING COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS: 
BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES PROGRAM
This new professional development program empowers visual artists from all disciplines to take the next step in building sustainable art businesses. The program is a discussion rather than lecture based format and teaches both theory and hands-on skills with an emphasis on adult, interactive learning. Many of the learning outcomes are self-selected and self-directed, respectful of scheduling and learning-style preferences.
Martina Skobic
Learning Community of Artists Facilitator
skobic.mart@uwlax.edu
608.785.8105
Learner Outcomes:
- Over a 10-month period, you work together and explore common issues of artist-run businesses, learning how to achieve financial success without sacrificing creativity.
- Throughout the months, you share resources, observations, and best practices.
- Our guest speakers share their expertise with you.
- You meet and discuss common interests and concerns.
- You build a strong network system, research and discuss resources, receive support, mentoring and peer critiques.
- You choose curriculum that will increase your knowledge base, have the most impact on your business plan, and connect to your learning objectives.
- You complete assignments between community meetings to focus on implementation of newly-developed business skills.
Near the end of the program, a celebration involving members of the communities, families, friends, other artists and friends of the arts will showcase these capstone projects.
This program will offer (but not limit) artists a core curriculum on:
- Producing artwork for a profit
- Learning general business management skills
- Developing marketing strategies to increase sales
- Learning about legal issues, best business insurance options, technologies, resource development
Meeting time:
- Once a month over ten months for approximately three to four hours each time.
- You may influence place, time and duration of each meeting.
Some presentations and discussions will draw heavily on facilitator and community member knowledge and skills. Others will require the services of UW-L art or business faculty or staff, business proprietors, arts organization directors or consultants.
To Register:
Call 608.785.6508, complete application
Online: www.uwlax.edu/sbdc
The La Crosse LC of Artists is full and meets every third Tuesday of the month on the UW-L campus. Please contact Karen Langaard, langaard.kare@uwlax.edu to express your interest for the next La Crosse Community.
The Viroqua LC of Artists still has openings and hopes to begin in January 2008. Please contact Karen Langaard, langaard.kare@uwlax.edu for registration information.
This program is funded by an UW-Extension grant.
$195
30+ hours time commitment
Community size: up to 20 artists
Ireland Hiking Adventures
The Islands, Mountains and Coastlines of County Kerry Ireland
June 15-22, 2008 - Full
(Please call Jan Olson at 608.785.6506 to be placed on a waiting list and/or Ireland mailing list)
Join Jim Gallagher, UW-La Crosse professor emeritus, as he guides you through the scenic countryside and takes you to destinations not visited by most tourists. More...
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- Registering Online
- Information sessions
- complete itinerary
- printable registration form
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