Classes at MSFAC, Summer 2008
To register for classes, phone (608) 232-1510 or register online.
IMPORTANT! Before you register, please confirm availability. Contact MSFAC at (608) 232-1510 or
send an email.
MSFAC offers classes for:
Preschool
4–6 Year Olds
7–10 Year Olds
11–14 Year Olds
Art Studio (13–16 Year Olds)
Project Girl (11-14 Year Olds)
Preschool
45-minute classes, Saturday mornings, June 20—August 26, $10.00 per class. Please register in advance each week. Recieve a 10% discount if you register for four or more weeks!
9:00–9:45am “Toddler Studio Art Class” [005]
This is a delightful first studio art class for toddlers (and their care-givers) that nurtures children's wonderment and curiosity with a hands-on introduction to a variety of materials and media. Please bring a snack for the break, if you are staying for Music and Movement.
10:00-10:45am “Toddler Magic of Music abd Movement” [006]
Listen, move and make music! Songs, dances, rhythm instruments, puppets (and a little yoga!) all contribute to making a joyful sound.
4–6 Year Olds
one-hour classes, five days a week, $60.00 per session
WEEK 3: June 30–July 30 (Monday–Thursday) SUMMER CAMPS!
Note: Two-and-a-half-hour classes, different each day! Cost is $30 per class. Receive a 10% discount if you sign up for all four classes!
June 30, 9:00–11:30am "Something Fishy" [300]
Make your own giant stuffed tropical fish and a watercolor painting, too. CLOSED
July 1, 9:00–11:30am "Colors of the Rainforest" [301]
Painting at an easel is a different type of painting experience. Learn about rainforests and explore a new, rich color palette. CLOSED
July 2, 9:00–11:30am "Monet’s Waterlilies" [302]
Learn about impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beautiful gardens and look at some of the famous paintings he created there. Then try some of his techniques to create your own paintings. CLOSED
July 3, 9:00–11:30am "Boats that Float" [303]
Construct miniature sea-worthy vessels using a variety of materials. These will be launched on the last day on the shore of Lake Wingra (caregivers please plan to assist that day). CLOSED
WEEK 4: July 7–11
9:00–10:00am "Construction Zone" [400]
You are the architect and builder for these construction projects. Use wood blocks, paint, other construction materials to make structures.
9:00–10:00am “Music Survival Skills” (Section 1: Music Primer) [401]
Love to read and to listen to music? Join us for these music classes designed to hone skills that every musician needs: pitch and rhythm reading, ear training, and form recognition. Music Primer: Just right for those who’ve had an introduction to note-reading in private lessons. CANCELLED
10:15–11:15am "Music Survival Skills" (Section 2: Intermediate Skills) [401]
Love to read and to listen to music? Join us for these music classes designed to hone skills that every musician needs: pitch and rhythm reading, ear training, and form recognition. Intermediate Skills: Just right for those who have studied a musical instrument for at least one year. CANCELLED
10:15–11:15am "Dynamite Dinosaurs and Fossils" [402]
Imagine prehistoric times when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Projects use many media to capture the experience.
11:30–12:30pm "Become Your Own Superhero" [403]
Create your own super powers, design a costume and explore your new-found abilities through creative play.
12:45–1:45pm "Fantasy Forests" [404]
Create an imaginary landscape in diorama form using materials found in nature. You’ll also make a small fairy garden
with real plants
3:15–4:15pm "Boats that Float" [405]
Construct miniature sea-worthy vessels using a variety of materials. These will be launched on the last day on the shore of Lake Wingra (caregivers please plan to assist that day.)
WEEK 5: July 14–18
9:00–10:00am "Drawing, Painting & Sculpture" [500]
This introductory art studio class gives you the opportunity to draw. paint and sculpt and to see the differences and similarities of each media. Learn some basic art techniques.
10:15–11:15am "Fairytale Theatre" [501]
Do you like putting on plays using costumes, props, songs and imagination? Let fairytales be your inspiration!
11:30–12:30pm "Mudworks" [502]
This popular class explores clay and creative doughs for modeling.
2:30–3:30pm "Monet’s Waterlilies" [503]
Learn about impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beautiful gardens and look at some of the famous paintings he created there. Then try some of his techniques to create your own paintings.
WEEK 6: July 21–25
12:45–1:45pm "Treasure Maps" [600]
Art explorers, you will love this opportunity to create your own treasure map, a box for treasure and other key pirate items. Then you’ll go on a treasure hunt in Wingra Park (known pirate territory!).
2:00–3:00pm "Robots and Space Aliens" [601]
Build a robot out of found materials and imagine what space creatures might look like through space alien art.
3:15–4:15pm "Just Color" [602]
Dive into color! Learn about the color wheel, color mixing, brush try new and unique color combinations in your artwork.
WEEK 7: July 28–August 1
9:00–10:00am "Colors of the Rainforest" [700]
Painting at an easel is a different type of painting experience. Learn about rainforests and explore a new, rich color palette.
10:15–11:15am "Become Your Own Superhero" [701]
Create your own super powers, design a costume and explore your new-found abilities through creative play.
1:30–2:30pm "Monet’s Waterlilies" [702]
Learn about impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beautiful gardens and look at some of the famous paintings he created there. Then try some of his techniques to create your own paintings.
2:45–3:45pm "Creepy, Crawly Critters" [703]
You will create creepy critters in paint, sculptural, and collage materials.
WEEK 8: August 4–8
9:00–10:00am "Royal You" [800]
You will become a king, queen, prince or princess. Learn about Medieval times and design your own crown, royal accessories, coat of arms.
10:15–11:15am "Under the Sea" [801-Section 1]
This class will use sea life as inspiration for “wet and wild” art projects. A variety of media will be used including fluorescent paint, watercolor, pastel and more. CLOSED
10:15–11:15am "Under the Sea" [801-Section 2]
This class will use sea life as inspiration for “wet and wild” art projects. A variety of media will be used including fluorescent paint, watercolor, pastel and more.
11:30–12:30pm "Mudworks" [802]
This popular class explores clay and creative doughs for modeling.
12:45–1:45pm "Treasure Maps" [803]
Art explorers, you will love this opportunity to create your own treasure map, a box for treasure and other key pirate items. Then you’ll go on a treasure hunt in Wingra Park (known pirate territory!).
WEEK 9: August 11–15
9:00–10:00am "Fairytale Theatre" [900]
Do you like putting on plays using costumes, props, songs and imagination? Let fairytales be your inspiration!
10:15–11:15am "Dream Houses" [901]
Plan and build your dream house using both new and recycled materials. Learn a little about architecture and interior design while creating your own house. CLOSED
11:30–12:30pm "Boats that Float" [902]
Construct miniature sea-worthy vessels using a variety of materials. These will be launched on the last day on the shore of Lake Wingra (caregivers please plan to assist that day.)
12:45–1:45pm "Construction Zone" [902]
You are the architect and builder for these construction projects. Use wood blocks, paint, other construction materials to make structures.
2:00–3:00pm "Drawing, Painting, Sculpture" [903]
This introductory art studio class gives you the opportunity to draw. paint and sculpt and to see the differences and similarities of each media. Learn some basic art techniques.
WEEK 10: August 18–22
9:00–10:00am "Mudworks" [1000]
This popular class explores clay and creative doughs for modeling.
10:15–11:15am "Robots and Space Aliens" [1001-Section 1]
Build a robot out of found materials and imagine what space creatures might look like through space alien art. CLOSED
10:15–11:15am "Robots and Space Aliens" [1001-Section 2]
Build a robot out of found materials and imagine what space creatures might look like through space alien art.
11:30–12:30pm "Trains, Planes and Automobiles" [1002]
Explore the world of machines and create new contraptions. A variety of sculptural materials will be used.
12:45–1:45pm "Treasure Maps" [1003]
Art explorers, you will love this opportunity to create your own treasure map, a box for treasure and other key pirate items. Then you’ll go on a treasure hunt in Wingra Park (known pirate territory!).
2:00–3:00pm "Drawing, Painting, Sculpture" [1004]
This introductory art studio class gives you the opportunity to draw. paint and sculpt and to see the differences and similarities of each media. Learn some basic art techniques.
3:15–4:15pm "Just Color" [1005]
Dive into color! Learn about the color wheel, color mixing, brush try new and unique color combinations in your artwork.
7–10 year olds
one-hour classes, five days a week, $60.00 per session
90-minute classes, five days a week, $85.00 per session
WEEK 3: June 30–July 3, SUMMER CAMPS!
Note: 2-1/2 hour classes, different each day! Cost is $30 per class. Receive a 10% discount if you sign up for four or more classes!
June 30, 9:00–11:30am "Batik & Tie Dye" [304]
Learn the fascinating batik technique as well as fun tie-dye methods.(Bring a white t-shirt for the tie dye.)
June 30, 12:30–3:00pm "Photography" [305]
Develop your photographic talent and make the most of your digital camera.
July 1, 9:00–11:30am "Pleine Air Painting" [306]
Landscape painting outdoors at Wingra Park.
July 1, 12:30–3:00pm "Marionettes" [307]
Make delightful bird marionettes to take home.
July 2, 9:00–11:30am "Mural" [308]
Create a large scale group mural to display on our building.
July 2, 12:30–3:00pm "Watercolors" [309]
Explore the popular medium of watercolor. You will learn basic techniques and use them to create landscape, still life and abstract artworks.
July 3, 9:00–11:30am "Artist Books" [310]
Learn how to bind and create your own book! We will learn different types of bindings and create books that are great as sketchbooks, photo albums, journals, or whatever you can imagine. CLOSED
July 3, 12:30–3:00pm "Mosaics" [311]
Learn some of the history of mosaics, create your own design with paper squares, then design and create a trivet with colorful mosaic tiles. You may tile a ceramic pot. CLOSED
WEEK 4: July 7–11
9:00–10:00am "Music Survival Skills" (Section 1: Music Primer) [406]
Love to read and to listen to music? Join us for these music classes designed to hone skills that every musician needs: pitch and rhythm reading, ear training, and form recognition. Music Primer: Just right for those who’ve had an introduction to note-reading in private lessons. CANCELLED
10:15–11:15am "Music Survival Skills" (Section 2: Intermediate Skills) [406]
Love to read and to listen to music? Join us for these music classes designed to hone skills that every musician needs: pitch and rhythm reading, ear training, and form recognition. Intermediate Skills: Just right for those who have studied a musical instrument for at least one year. CANCELLED
12:00–1:30pm "Play in a Week" [407]
Rehearse and act in a full play in just one week!
1:45–2:45pm "Drawing, Painting, Sculpture" [408]
This introductory art studio class gives you the opportunity to draw. paint and sculpt and to see the differences and similarities of each media. Learn some basic art techniques.
3:00–4:00pm "Comic Books" [409]
Learn how to create your own comic book and characters! In this class we will learn how to draw like comic book artists. Not only will we study the artists of popular Marvel and DC comics but we will also look at alternative comics for inspiration. CLOSED
WEEK 5: July 14–18
9:00–10:00am "Drawing FUNdamentals" [504]
Learn basic drawing techniques and begin developing your own style. Subjects include composition, rendering, shading, creating texture and depth. Work both in the studio and outdoors.
10:15–11:15am "Mosaics" [505]
Learn some of the history of mosaics, create your own design with paper squares, then design and create a trivet with colorful mosaic tiles. You may tile a ceramic pot.
12:45–2:15pm "Weaving–Introduction" [506]
Learn how hand weaving is done! Create a piece of handwoven artwork that can that can be framed or turned into a pillow. You can also try weaving on a table loom.
WEEK 6: July 21–25
9:00–10:00am "Knights, Castles, Dragons" [603]
Get a taste of medieval life in this exciting class. You will draw, paint and create 3-D art relating to the lives of knights, mysterious castles and fantastic dragons!
10:15–11:15am "Pet Portraits" [604]
Real or imagined pets will be the subject of portraiture in a variety of media. You will also make some pet gifts including decorating a treat or food jar.
11:30–12:30pm "Drawing FUNdamentals" [605]
Learn basic drawing techniques and begin developing your own style. Subjects include composition, rendering, shading, creating texture and depth. Work both in the studio and outdoors.
WEEK 7: July 28–August 1
9:00–10:00am "Fabric Storyscapes" [704]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12. (Note: optional $10 extra finishing fee.)
10:15–11:15am "Fabric Storyscapes" [705]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12. (Note: optional $10 extra finishing fee.)
12:15–1:15pm "Op Art & Pop Art" [706]
The 60’s are back! Learn about these fun art movements, then use math skills and color theory to create some vibrant Op Art. Also choose an image from our present “pop culture” to make into large 3-D form.
WEEK 8: August 4–8
9:00–10:00am "Animé and Manga" [804]
Learn the basic techniques in drawing anime and magma characters and create your own in the process.
10:15–11:15am "Acrylic Painting" [805]
Experience easel painting with acrylic on canvas boards. Color mixing, paint application and composition are tools for developing your own style.
11:30–12:30pm "Beads, Bangles, Bracelets" [806]
Create beads out of sculpey clay, rolled paper and other materials. Then use them in combination with ready made beads to create your own colorful and unique jewelry. Then decorate a cardboard jewelry box.
2:00–3:30 pm "Play in a Week" [807]
This introductory art studio class gives you the opportunity to draw. paint and sculpt and to see the differences and similarities of each media. Learn some basic art techniques.
WEEK 9: August 11–15
9:00–10:00am "Fabric Storyscapes" [904]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12. (Note: optional $10 extra finishing fee.)
10:15–11:15am "Fabric Storyscapes" [905]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12. (Note: optional $10 extra finishing fee.)
9:00–10:00am "Miniatures" [906]
All things small! You will paint on two inch square canvases
that can be displayed on their own mini-easels and create
miniature rooms with tiny furniture.
10:15–11:15am "World Traveler" [907]
You will get a passport and travel the world, learning about different cultures and their art traditions. Stops will include
India, Japan and Central America. Join the tour!
11:30–12:30pm "Hip Pocket Harmonica" [908]
Learn some harmonica basics such as setting a single note, using your hands, a head shake, a single blues riff, and some campfire songs! Please bring a harmonica in the key of C.
3:15–4:15pm "Watercolors"[909]
Explore the popular medium of watercolor. You will learn basic techniques and use them to create landscape, still life and abstract artworks.
WEEK 10: August 18–22
12:30–2:00pm "Impressionist Landscapes" [1006]
Try some of the techniques of the Impressionists to create landscapes in acrylic paint, watercolor and pastel. We will work on easels in the studio and also spend time drawing outdoors at Wingra Park. CLOSED
2:15–3:45pm "Batik and Tie Dye" [1007]
Learn the fascinating batik technique as well as fun tie-dye methods.(Bring a white t-shirt for the tie dye.)
11–14 year olds
one-hour classes, five days a week, $60.00 per session
90-minute classes, five days a week, $85.00 per session
WEEK 3: July 7–11, SUMMER CAMPS!
Note: 2-1/2 hour classes, different each day! Cost is $30 per class. Receive a 10% discount if you sign up for four or more classes!
June 30, 12:30–3:00pm "Knit Lab for Teens!" [312]
Learn the basics of knitting so you can create scarves, bags, and other fun projects!
July 2, 12:30–3:00pm "Rock Posters" [313]
We’ll go over American Poster Design and create a promotional concert poster for our favorite music group.
WEEK 4: July 7–11
9:00–10:30am "Anime and Manga" [410]
Learn the basic techniques in drawing anime and magma characters and create your own in the process.
10:45–11:45am "Comedy Improv" [411]
Use theatre games and techniques to develop your sense of humor and “improv” abilities. CLOSED
July 11-13, "Garage Band" [002B]
Dreaming of being a rock star? Here's yoru chance to learn new songs, rehearsal techniques, and how to play with others. Class is open to intermediate-level students who can confidentaly play a few songs. Students may play electric guitar, electric bass guitar, keyboard, drums, or voice. Guitarists need to bring their own guitar, and an amp with at least a 10-watt rating. Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday 12:30-2:30pm, Sunday 1:30-3:30pm. Cost is $60.00.
WEEK 5: July 14–18
11:30–12:30pm "Sculpture" [507]
Work in 3-dimensions using wood, plaster, papier mache and other recycled materials to create your own sculptures. Look at some of the work of famous sculptors.
12:45–2:15pm" Drawing FUNdamentals" [508]
Learn basic drawing techniques and begin developing your own style. Subjects include composition, rendering, shading, creating texture and depth. Work both in the studio and outdoors.
2:30–4:00pm "Blockprint and Bookbinding" [509]
Carve your own linoleum block, and also print and create a hand-made book.
WEEK 6: July 21–25
9:00–10:30am "Artist Journals" [606]
Give color and words to your ideas, dreams, feelings and favorite things and throwing them together to see who you are! We will use a sketchbook to collect creative ideas, pictures, drawings, and writing. We'll have lots of media (pens, pencils, markers, pastels, etc.) for you to use, but you can bring anything of your own too (stickers, pictures, nail polish?). This class is designed to get your journal started as part of your artistic journey!
10:45–12:15pm "Introductory Video Production" [607]
In this entry-level course you will learn the basics of video production and will produce several small video projects. No experience or camera necessary!
12:30–2:00pm "Make a Music Video" [608]
Have fun making a music video or two in this collaborative and creative introductory course. No experience or camera necessary!
2:15–3:45pm "Illustration and Graphic Design" [609]
Learn what illustrators and graphic designers do. Create your own logo, brochure, and illustrated book.
WEEK 7: July 28–August 1
9:00–10:00am "Fabric Storyscapes" [705]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12 (note: optional $10 finishing fee)
9:00–10:30am "Drawing FUNdamentals" [706]
Learn basic drawing techniques and begin developing your own style. Subjects include composition, rendering, shading, creating texture and depth. Work both in the studio and outdoors.
10:15–11:15am "Fabric Storyscapes" [707]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12 (note: optional $10 finishing fee)
10:15–11:45am "Acrylic Painting" [708]
Experience easel painting with acrylic on canvas boards. Color mixing, paint application and composition are tools for developing your own style.
12:15–1:45pm "Mosaics" [709]
Learn some of the history of mosaics, create your own design with paper squares, then design and create a trivet with colorful mosaic tiles. You may tile a ceramic pot.
2:00–3:30pm "Batik and Tie Dye" [710]
Learn the fascinating batik technique as well as fun tie-dye methods. (Bring a white t-shirt for the tie dye.)
WEEK 8: August 4–8
12:45–1:45pm "Comedy Improv" [808]
Use theatre games and techniques to develop your sense of humor and “improv” abilities.
2:00–3:30pm "Introductory Video Production" [809]
In this entry-level course you will learn the basics of video production and will produce several small video projects. No experience or camera necessary!
3:45–5:15pm Make a Music Video [810]
Have fun making a music video or two in this collaborative and creative introductory course. No experience or camera necessary!
WEEK 9: August 11–15
1:30–1:00pm "Beads, Bangles and Bracelets" [910]
Create beads out of sculpey clay, rolled paper and other materials. Then use them in combination with ready made beads to create your own colorful and unique jewelry. Then decorate a cardboard jewelry box.
12:45–1:45pm "Hip Pocket Harmonica" [911]
Learn some harmonica basics such as setting a single note, using your hands, a head shake, a single blues riff, and some campfire songs! Please bring a harmonica in the key of C.
1:15–2:15pm "Pastel & Colored Pencil" [912]
Learn new techniques using quality paper, hard and oil pastels, colored pencils. Topics covered will shading, blending,cross hatching, use of color and texture used to create abstract and realistic artwork.
2:30–3:30pm "Comic Books" [913]
Learn how to create your own comic book and characters! In this class we will learn how to draw like comic book artists. Not only will we study the artists of popular Marvel and DC comics but we will also look at alternative comics for inspiration.
August 15-17, "Garage Band" [002C]
Dreaming of being a rock star? Here's yoru chance to learn new songs, rehearsal techniques, and how to play with others. Class is open to intermediate-level students who can confidentaly play a few songs. Students may play electric guitar, electric bass guitar, keyboard, drums, or voice. Guitarists need to bring their own guitar, and an amp with at least a 10-watt rating. Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday 12:30-2:30pm, Sunday 1:30-3:30pm. Cost is $60.00.
August 15-17, "Garage Band Documentary" [003]
In this class, you will make a short documentary film about the Garage Band Class at MSFAC. You will follow the band in setup and practice, and conduct interviews with the members of the class. We eill gather fottage, do intervies, and then edit our footage together. Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday 1:30-3:30pm, Sunday 2:30-4:30pm. Cost is $60.00
Week 10: August 18–22
9:00–10:30am "Documentary Video Production" [1008]
Learn the basics of documentary video production such as using found footage and doing interviews. No experience or camera necessary!
10:45–12:15pm "Advanced Video Production" [1009]
This class is for those who have taken video production classes before or have experience in production. In this class we will shoot and edit a short fiction film following the basic Hollywood system of production and editing. No camera necessary!
Art Studio (13-16 Year Olds)
90-minute classes, every day of the week, $75.00 per week. Recieve a 10% discount if you register for four or more weeks!
WEEK 3: June 30-July 3
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004C]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
WEEK 4: July 7-11
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004D]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
WEEK 5: July 14-18
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004E]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
WEEK 6: July 21-15
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004F]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
WEEK 7: July 27-August 1
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004G]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
Week 7: August 4-8
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004H]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
WEEK 9: August 11–15
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004AI]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
Week 10: August 18–22
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004J]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
Project Girl (11-14 Year Olds)
Mondays: June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
6:00-8:00pm “Project Girl” [001A]
Project Girl uses art-based workshops and experiences to give girls the tools and information need to look critially at out contemporary culture and the media's influences. Artists attending the workshops will explore the following topics: basic media literary concepts, examining sterotypes and labels, body image, sisterhood, consumerism, and true girl power. Cost is $70.00. CANCELLED
Mondays: June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18
6:00-8:00pm “Project Girl” [001B]
Project Girl uses art-based workshops and experiences to give girls the tools and information need to look critially at out contemporary culture and the media's influences. Artists attending the workshops will explore the followinmg topics: basic media literary concepts, examining sterotypes and labels, body image, sisterhood, consumerism, and true girl power. Cost is $70.00. CANCELLED
To register for classes, phone (608) 232-1510 or register online.
IMPORTANT! Before you register, please confirm availability. Contact MSFAC at (608) 232-1510 or
send an email.
MSFAC offers classes for:
Preschool
4–6 Year Olds
7–10 Year Olds
11–14 Year Olds
Art Studio (13–16 Year Olds)
Project Girl (11-14 Year Olds)
Preschool
45-minute classes, Saturday mornings, June 20—August 26, $10.00 per class. Please register in advance each week. Recieve a 10% discount if you register for four or more weeks!
9:00–9:45am “Toddler Studio Art Class” [005]
This is a delightful first studio art class for toddlers (and their care-givers) that nurtures children's wonderment and curiosity with a hands-on introduction to a variety of materials and media. Please bring a snack for the break, if you are staying for Music and Movement.
10:00-10:45am “Toddler Magic of Music abd Movement” [006]
Listen, move and make music! Songs, dances, rhythm instruments, puppets (and a little yoga!) all contribute to making a joyful sound.
4–6 Year Olds
one-hour classes, five days a week, $60.00 per session
WEEK 3: June 30–July 30 (Monday–Thursday) SUMMER CAMPS!
Note: Two-and-a-half-hour classes, different each day! Cost is $30 per class. Receive a 10% discount if you sign up for all four classes!
June 30, 9:00–11:30am "Something Fishy" [300]
Make your own giant stuffed tropical fish and a watercolor painting, too. CLOSED
July 1, 9:00–11:30am "Colors of the Rainforest" [301]
Painting at an easel is a different type of painting experience. Learn about rainforests and explore a new, rich color palette. CLOSED
July 2, 9:00–11:30am "Monet’s Waterlilies" [302]
Learn about impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beautiful gardens and look at some of the famous paintings he created there. Then try some of his techniques to create your own paintings. CLOSED
July 3, 9:00–11:30am "Boats that Float" [303]
Construct miniature sea-worthy vessels using a variety of materials. These will be launched on the last day on the shore of Lake Wingra (caregivers please plan to assist that day). CLOSED
WEEK 4: July 7–11
9:00–10:00am "Construction Zone" [400]
You are the architect and builder for these construction projects. Use wood blocks, paint, other construction materials to make structures.
9:00–10:00am “Music Survival Skills” (Section 1: Music Primer) [401]
Love to read and to listen to music? Join us for these music classes designed to hone skills that every musician needs: pitch and rhythm reading, ear training, and form recognition. Music Primer: Just right for those who’ve had an introduction to note-reading in private lessons. CANCELLED
10:15–11:15am "Music Survival Skills" (Section 2: Intermediate Skills) [401]
Love to read and to listen to music? Join us for these music classes designed to hone skills that every musician needs: pitch and rhythm reading, ear training, and form recognition. Intermediate Skills: Just right for those who have studied a musical instrument for at least one year. CANCELLED
10:15–11:15am "Dynamite Dinosaurs and Fossils" [402]
Imagine prehistoric times when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Projects use many media to capture the experience.
11:30–12:30pm "Become Your Own Superhero" [403]
Create your own super powers, design a costume and explore your new-found abilities through creative play.
12:45–1:45pm "Fantasy Forests" [404]
Create an imaginary landscape in diorama form using materials found in nature. You’ll also make a small fairy garden
with real plants
3:15–4:15pm "Boats that Float" [405]
Construct miniature sea-worthy vessels using a variety of materials. These will be launched on the last day on the shore of Lake Wingra (caregivers please plan to assist that day.)
WEEK 5: July 14–18
9:00–10:00am "Drawing, Painting & Sculpture" [500]
This introductory art studio class gives you the opportunity to draw. paint and sculpt and to see the differences and similarities of each media. Learn some basic art techniques.
10:15–11:15am "Fairytale Theatre" [501]
Do you like putting on plays using costumes, props, songs and imagination? Let fairytales be your inspiration!
11:30–12:30pm "Mudworks" [502]
This popular class explores clay and creative doughs for modeling.
2:30–3:30pm "Monet’s Waterlilies" [503]
Learn about impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beautiful gardens and look at some of the famous paintings he created there. Then try some of his techniques to create your own paintings.
WEEK 6: July 21–25
12:45–1:45pm "Treasure Maps" [600]
Art explorers, you will love this opportunity to create your own treasure map, a box for treasure and other key pirate items. Then you’ll go on a treasure hunt in Wingra Park (known pirate territory!).
2:00–3:00pm "Robots and Space Aliens" [601]
Build a robot out of found materials and imagine what space creatures might look like through space alien art.
3:15–4:15pm "Just Color" [602]
Dive into color! Learn about the color wheel, color mixing, brush try new and unique color combinations in your artwork.
WEEK 7: July 28–August 1
9:00–10:00am "Colors of the Rainforest" [700]
Painting at an easel is a different type of painting experience. Learn about rainforests and explore a new, rich color palette.
10:15–11:15am "Become Your Own Superhero" [701]
Create your own super powers, design a costume and explore your new-found abilities through creative play.
1:30–2:30pm "Monet’s Waterlilies" [702]
Learn about impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beautiful gardens and look at some of the famous paintings he created there. Then try some of his techniques to create your own paintings.
2:45–3:45pm "Creepy, Crawly Critters" [703]
You will create creepy critters in paint, sculptural, and collage materials.
WEEK 8: August 4–8
9:00–10:00am "Royal You" [800]
You will become a king, queen, prince or princess. Learn about Medieval times and design your own crown, royal accessories, coat of arms.
10:15–11:15am "Under the Sea" [801-Section 1]
This class will use sea life as inspiration for “wet and wild” art projects. A variety of media will be used including fluorescent paint, watercolor, pastel and more. CLOSED
10:15–11:15am "Under the Sea" [801-Section 2]
This class will use sea life as inspiration for “wet and wild” art projects. A variety of media will be used including fluorescent paint, watercolor, pastel and more.
11:30–12:30pm "Mudworks" [802]
This popular class explores clay and creative doughs for modeling.
12:45–1:45pm "Treasure Maps" [803]
Art explorers, you will love this opportunity to create your own treasure map, a box for treasure and other key pirate items. Then you’ll go on a treasure hunt in Wingra Park (known pirate territory!).
WEEK 9: August 11–15
9:00–10:00am "Fairytale Theatre" [900]
Do you like putting on plays using costumes, props, songs and imagination? Let fairytales be your inspiration!
10:15–11:15am "Dream Houses" [901]
Plan and build your dream house using both new and recycled materials. Learn a little about architecture and interior design while creating your own house. CLOSED
11:30–12:30pm "Boats that Float" [902]
Construct miniature sea-worthy vessels using a variety of materials. These will be launched on the last day on the shore of Lake Wingra (caregivers please plan to assist that day.)
12:45–1:45pm "Construction Zone" [902]
You are the architect and builder for these construction projects. Use wood blocks, paint, other construction materials to make structures.
2:00–3:00pm "Drawing, Painting, Sculpture" [903]
This introductory art studio class gives you the opportunity to draw. paint and sculpt and to see the differences and similarities of each media. Learn some basic art techniques.
WEEK 10: August 18–22
9:00–10:00am "Mudworks" [1000]
This popular class explores clay and creative doughs for modeling.
10:15–11:15am "Robots and Space Aliens" [1001-Section 1]
Build a robot out of found materials and imagine what space creatures might look like through space alien art. CLOSED
10:15–11:15am "Robots and Space Aliens" [1001-Section 2]
Build a robot out of found materials and imagine what space creatures might look like through space alien art.
11:30–12:30pm "Trains, Planes and Automobiles" [1002]
Explore the world of machines and create new contraptions. A variety of sculptural materials will be used.
12:45–1:45pm "Treasure Maps" [1003]
Art explorers, you will love this opportunity to create your own treasure map, a box for treasure and other key pirate items. Then you’ll go on a treasure hunt in Wingra Park (known pirate territory!).
2:00–3:00pm "Drawing, Painting, Sculpture" [1004]
This introductory art studio class gives you the opportunity to draw. paint and sculpt and to see the differences and similarities of each media. Learn some basic art techniques.
3:15–4:15pm "Just Color" [1005]
Dive into color! Learn about the color wheel, color mixing, brush try new and unique color combinations in your artwork.
7–10 year olds
one-hour classes, five days a week, $60.00 per session
90-minute classes, five days a week, $85.00 per session
WEEK 3: June 30–July 3, SUMMER CAMPS!
Note: 2-1/2 hour classes, different each day! Cost is $30 per class. Receive a 10% discount if you sign up for four or more classes!
June 30, 9:00–11:30am "Batik & Tie Dye" [304]
Learn the fascinating batik technique as well as fun tie-dye methods.(Bring a white t-shirt for the tie dye.)
June 30, 12:30–3:00pm "Photography" [305]
Develop your photographic talent and make the most of your digital camera.
July 1, 9:00–11:30am "Pleine Air Painting" [306]
Landscape painting outdoors at Wingra Park.
July 1, 12:30–3:00pm "Marionettes" [307]
Make delightful bird marionettes to take home.
July 2, 9:00–11:30am "Mural" [308]
Create a large scale group mural to display on our building.
July 2, 12:30–3:00pm "Watercolors" [309]
Explore the popular medium of watercolor. You will learn basic techniques and use them to create landscape, still life and abstract artworks.
July 3, 9:00–11:30am "Artist Books" [310]
Learn how to bind and create your own book! We will learn different types of bindings and create books that are great as sketchbooks, photo albums, journals, or whatever you can imagine. CLOSED
July 3, 12:30–3:00pm "Mosaics" [311]
Learn some of the history of mosaics, create your own design with paper squares, then design and create a trivet with colorful mosaic tiles. You may tile a ceramic pot. CLOSED
WEEK 4: July 7–11
9:00–10:00am "Music Survival Skills" (Section 1: Music Primer) [406]
Love to read and to listen to music? Join us for these music classes designed to hone skills that every musician needs: pitch and rhythm reading, ear training, and form recognition. Music Primer: Just right for those who’ve had an introduction to note-reading in private lessons. CANCELLED
10:15–11:15am "Music Survival Skills" (Section 2: Intermediate Skills) [406]
Love to read and to listen to music? Join us for these music classes designed to hone skills that every musician needs: pitch and rhythm reading, ear training, and form recognition. Intermediate Skills: Just right for those who have studied a musical instrument for at least one year. CANCELLED
12:00–1:30pm "Play in a Week" [407]
Rehearse and act in a full play in just one week!
1:45–2:45pm "Drawing, Painting, Sculpture" [408]
This introductory art studio class gives you the opportunity to draw. paint and sculpt and to see the differences and similarities of each media. Learn some basic art techniques.
3:00–4:00pm "Comic Books" [409]
Learn how to create your own comic book and characters! In this class we will learn how to draw like comic book artists. Not only will we study the artists of popular Marvel and DC comics but we will also look at alternative comics for inspiration. CLOSED
WEEK 5: July 14–18
9:00–10:00am "Drawing FUNdamentals" [504]
Learn basic drawing techniques and begin developing your own style. Subjects include composition, rendering, shading, creating texture and depth. Work both in the studio and outdoors.
10:15–11:15am "Mosaics" [505]
Learn some of the history of mosaics, create your own design with paper squares, then design and create a trivet with colorful mosaic tiles. You may tile a ceramic pot.
12:45–2:15pm "Weaving–Introduction" [506]
Learn how hand weaving is done! Create a piece of handwoven artwork that can that can be framed or turned into a pillow. You can also try weaving on a table loom.
WEEK 6: July 21–25
9:00–10:00am "Knights, Castles, Dragons" [603]
Get a taste of medieval life in this exciting class. You will draw, paint and create 3-D art relating to the lives of knights, mysterious castles and fantastic dragons!
10:15–11:15am "Pet Portraits" [604]
Real or imagined pets will be the subject of portraiture in a variety of media. You will also make some pet gifts including decorating a treat or food jar.
11:30–12:30pm "Drawing FUNdamentals" [605]
Learn basic drawing techniques and begin developing your own style. Subjects include composition, rendering, shading, creating texture and depth. Work both in the studio and outdoors.
WEEK 7: July 28–August 1
9:00–10:00am "Fabric Storyscapes" [704]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12. (Note: optional $10 extra finishing fee.)
10:15–11:15am "Fabric Storyscapes" [705]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12. (Note: optional $10 extra finishing fee.)
12:15–1:15pm "Op Art & Pop Art" [706]
The 60’s are back! Learn about these fun art movements, then use math skills and color theory to create some vibrant Op Art. Also choose an image from our present “pop culture” to make into large 3-D form.
WEEK 8: August 4–8
9:00–10:00am "Animé and Manga" [804]
Learn the basic techniques in drawing anime and magma characters and create your own in the process.
10:15–11:15am "Acrylic Painting" [805]
Experience easel painting with acrylic on canvas boards. Color mixing, paint application and composition are tools for developing your own style.
11:30–12:30pm "Beads, Bangles, Bracelets" [806]
Create beads out of sculpey clay, rolled paper and other materials. Then use them in combination with ready made beads to create your own colorful and unique jewelry. Then decorate a cardboard jewelry box.
2:00–3:30 pm "Play in a Week" [807]
This introductory art studio class gives you the opportunity to draw. paint and sculpt and to see the differences and similarities of each media. Learn some basic art techniques.
WEEK 9: August 11–15
9:00–10:00am "Fabric Storyscapes" [904]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12. (Note: optional $10 extra finishing fee.)
10:15–11:15am "Fabric Storyscapes" [905]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12. (Note: optional $10 extra finishing fee.)
9:00–10:00am "Miniatures" [906]
All things small! You will paint on two inch square canvases
that can be displayed on their own mini-easels and create
miniature rooms with tiny furniture.
10:15–11:15am "World Traveler" [907]
You will get a passport and travel the world, learning about different cultures and their art traditions. Stops will include
India, Japan and Central America. Join the tour!
11:30–12:30pm "Hip Pocket Harmonica" [908]
Learn some harmonica basics such as setting a single note, using your hands, a head shake, a single blues riff, and some campfire songs! Please bring a harmonica in the key of C.
3:15–4:15pm "Watercolors"[909]
Explore the popular medium of watercolor. You will learn basic techniques and use them to create landscape, still life and abstract artworks.
WEEK 10: August 18–22
12:30–2:00pm "Impressionist Landscapes" [1006]
Try some of the techniques of the Impressionists to create landscapes in acrylic paint, watercolor and pastel. We will work on easels in the studio and also spend time drawing outdoors at Wingra Park. CLOSED
2:15–3:45pm "Batik and Tie Dye" [1007]
Learn the fascinating batik technique as well as fun tie-dye methods.(Bring a white t-shirt for the tie dye.)
11–14 year olds
one-hour classes, five days a week, $60.00 per session
90-minute classes, five days a week, $85.00 per session
WEEK 3: July 7–11, SUMMER CAMPS!
Note: 2-1/2 hour classes, different each day! Cost is $30 per class. Receive a 10% discount if you sign up for four or more classes!
June 30, 12:30–3:00pm "Knit Lab for Teens!" [312]
Learn the basics of knitting so you can create scarves, bags, and other fun projects!
July 2, 12:30–3:00pm "Rock Posters" [313]
We’ll go over American Poster Design and create a promotional concert poster for our favorite music group.
WEEK 4: July 7–11
9:00–10:30am "Anime and Manga" [410]
Learn the basic techniques in drawing anime and magma characters and create your own in the process.
10:45–11:45am "Comedy Improv" [411]
Use theatre games and techniques to develop your sense of humor and “improv” abilities. CLOSED
July 11-13, "Garage Band" [002B]
Dreaming of being a rock star? Here's yoru chance to learn new songs, rehearsal techniques, and how to play with others. Class is open to intermediate-level students who can confidentaly play a few songs. Students may play electric guitar, electric bass guitar, keyboard, drums, or voice. Guitarists need to bring their own guitar, and an amp with at least a 10-watt rating. Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday 12:30-2:30pm, Sunday 1:30-3:30pm. Cost is $60.00.
WEEK 5: July 14–18
11:30–12:30pm "Sculpture" [507]
Work in 3-dimensions using wood, plaster, papier mache and other recycled materials to create your own sculptures. Look at some of the work of famous sculptors.
12:45–2:15pm" Drawing FUNdamentals" [508]
Learn basic drawing techniques and begin developing your own style. Subjects include composition, rendering, shading, creating texture and depth. Work both in the studio and outdoors.
2:30–4:00pm "Blockprint and Bookbinding" [509]
Carve your own linoleum block, and also print and create a hand-made book.
WEEK 6: July 21–25
9:00–10:30am "Artist Journals" [606]
Give color and words to your ideas, dreams, feelings and favorite things and throwing them together to see who you are! We will use a sketchbook to collect creative ideas, pictures, drawings, and writing. We'll have lots of media (pens, pencils, markers, pastels, etc.) for you to use, but you can bring anything of your own too (stickers, pictures, nail polish?). This class is designed to get your journal started as part of your artistic journey!
10:45–12:15pm "Introductory Video Production" [607]
In this entry-level course you will learn the basics of video production and will produce several small video projects. No experience or camera necessary!
12:30–2:00pm "Make a Music Video" [608]
Have fun making a music video or two in this collaborative and creative introductory course. No experience or camera necessary!
2:15–3:45pm "Illustration and Graphic Design" [609]
Learn what illustrators and graphic designers do. Create your own logo, brochure, and illustrated book.
WEEK 7: July 28–August 1
9:00–10:00am "Fabric Storyscapes" [705]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12 (note: optional $10 finishing fee)
9:00–10:30am "Drawing FUNdamentals" [706]
Learn basic drawing techniques and begin developing your own style. Subjects include composition, rendering, shading, creating texture and depth. Work both in the studio and outdoors.
10:15–11:15am "Fabric Storyscapes" [707]
Design and create your own unique fabric “storyscape” in a miniature quilt format. Ages 6-12 (note: optional $10 finishing fee)
10:15–11:45am "Acrylic Painting" [708]
Experience easel painting with acrylic on canvas boards. Color mixing, paint application and composition are tools for developing your own style.
12:15–1:45pm "Mosaics" [709]
Learn some of the history of mosaics, create your own design with paper squares, then design and create a trivet with colorful mosaic tiles. You may tile a ceramic pot.
2:00–3:30pm "Batik and Tie Dye" [710]
Learn the fascinating batik technique as well as fun tie-dye methods. (Bring a white t-shirt for the tie dye.)
WEEK 8: August 4–8
12:45–1:45pm "Comedy Improv" [808]
Use theatre games and techniques to develop your sense of humor and “improv” abilities.
2:00–3:30pm "Introductory Video Production" [809]
In this entry-level course you will learn the basics of video production and will produce several small video projects. No experience or camera necessary!
3:45–5:15pm Make a Music Video [810]
Have fun making a music video or two in this collaborative and creative introductory course. No experience or camera necessary!
WEEK 9: August 11–15
1:30–1:00pm "Beads, Bangles and Bracelets" [910]
Create beads out of sculpey clay, rolled paper and other materials. Then use them in combination with ready made beads to create your own colorful and unique jewelry. Then decorate a cardboard jewelry box.
12:45–1:45pm "Hip Pocket Harmonica" [911]
Learn some harmonica basics such as setting a single note, using your hands, a head shake, a single blues riff, and some campfire songs! Please bring a harmonica in the key of C.
1:15–2:15pm "Pastel & Colored Pencil" [912]
Learn new techniques using quality paper, hard and oil pastels, colored pencils. Topics covered will shading, blending,cross hatching, use of color and texture used to create abstract and realistic artwork.
2:30–3:30pm "Comic Books" [913]
Learn how to create your own comic book and characters! In this class we will learn how to draw like comic book artists. Not only will we study the artists of popular Marvel and DC comics but we will also look at alternative comics for inspiration.
August 15-17, "Garage Band" [002C]
Dreaming of being a rock star? Here's yoru chance to learn new songs, rehearsal techniques, and how to play with others. Class is open to intermediate-level students who can confidentaly play a few songs. Students may play electric guitar, electric bass guitar, keyboard, drums, or voice. Guitarists need to bring their own guitar, and an amp with at least a 10-watt rating. Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday 12:30-2:30pm, Sunday 1:30-3:30pm. Cost is $60.00.
August 15-17, "Garage Band Documentary" [003]
In this class, you will make a short documentary film about the Garage Band Class at MSFAC. You will follow the band in setup and practice, and conduct interviews with the members of the class. We eill gather fottage, do intervies, and then edit our footage together. Friday 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday 1:30-3:30pm, Sunday 2:30-4:30pm. Cost is $60.00
Week 10: August 18–22
9:00–10:30am "Documentary Video Production" [1008]
Learn the basics of documentary video production such as using found footage and doing interviews. No experience or camera necessary!
10:45–12:15pm "Advanced Video Production" [1009]
This class is for those who have taken video production classes before or have experience in production. In this class we will shoot and edit a short fiction film following the basic Hollywood system of production and editing. No camera necessary!
Art Studio (13-16 Year Olds)
90-minute classes, every day of the week, $75.00 per week. Recieve a 10% discount if you register for four or more weeks!
WEEK 3: June 30-July 3
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004C]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
WEEK 4: July 7-11
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004D]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
WEEK 5: July 14-18
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004E]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
WEEK 6: July 21-15
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004F]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
WEEK 7: July 27-August 1
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004G]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
Week 7: August 4-8
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004H]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
WEEK 9: August 11–15
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004AI]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
Week 10: August 18–22
4:00–5:30pm “Art Studio” [004J]
Do your own artwork using our studio space and supplies. Our art teachers will help you build skills and develop your own personal style.
Project Girl (11-14 Year Olds)
Mondays: June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11
6:00-8:00pm “Project Girl” [001A]
Project Girl uses art-based workshops and experiences to give girls the tools and information need to look critially at out contemporary culture and the media's influences. Artists attending the workshops will explore the following topics: basic media literary concepts, examining sterotypes and labels, body image, sisterhood, consumerism, and true girl power. Cost is $70.00. CANCELLED
Mondays: June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18
6:00-8:00pm “Project Girl” [001B]
Project Girl uses art-based workshops and experiences to give girls the tools and information need to look critially at out contemporary culture and the media's influences. Artists attending the workshops will explore the followinmg topics: basic media literary concepts, examining sterotypes and labels, body image, sisterhood, consumerism, and true girl power. Cost is $70.00. CANCELLED
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(608) 232-1510
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Site created and maintained by MSFAC.
Copyright © 2008 MSFAC. All Rights Reserved.