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See Upcoming Classes & Events

Wheelhouse Studios offers a variety of instructor-led art classes and free art events for all skill levels. Use the tabs below to explore upcoming classes or free events by date!

Upcoming Events

Event Type:
Nov
15

Knitting 101

Arts, WHS Textile
Nov 15 2026 | 12:30 - 3pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Learn the basics of knitting in this 3-week overview!

Blue knitting project in process
Nov
15
Nov 15 2026 | 1:30 - 3:30pm
Sold Out
University Club
Join Wheelhouse Studios for a cozy afternoon of making and mingling, and celebrate the beauty of fall as you learn to craft a no-sew fabric artwork inspired by the art of kinusaiga. All supplies and instruction are included with your enrollment fee!
Photo of a textile project that is called Kinusaiga.
Nov
16

Kitchen Lithography

Arts, WHS Print
Nov 16 2026 | 6 - 9pm
Sold Out
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Learn how to make a lithographic print using everyday items you likely have in your kitchen!

Photo of an art project using tin foil and prints.
Nov
17

Intro to Wheel Pottery

Arts, WHS Clay
Nov 17 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Sold Out
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Explore working with a pottery wheel and learn the basics of working with clay. Each class comes with 12.5 lbs. of clay as well as free use of the open-studios during and two weeks after the class.

Wheel pottery.
Nov
18

Intermediate Lapidary

Arts, WHS Jewelry
Nov 18 2026 | 5:30 - 9pm
Sold Out
Madison Gem and Mineral Club
Course Fee

Lapidary is the art of cutting, polishing or engraving stones. See how you can take a rough rock such as an agate or jasper and turn it into a work of art suitable for incorporating into jewelry!

Photo of lapidary stones.
Nov
18

Continuing Wheel Pottery

Arts, WHS Clay
Nov 18 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Sold Out
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Continue to develop your pottery skills and learn how to create new forms. Each class comes with 12.5 lbs. of clay as well as free use of the open-studios during and two weeks after the class.

WHS Wheel Pottery 1200x800
Nov
18

The Basics of Drawing

Arts, WHS Draw
Nov 18 2026 | 6 - 9pm
Sold Out
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Sharpen your hand eye coordination as you develop drawing skills while exploring a variety of drawing media.

Art instructor with students at Wheelhouse Studios
Nov
20

Intro to Wheel Pottery

Arts, WHS Clay
Nov 20 2026 | 12 - 2:30pm
Sold Out
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Explore working with a pottery wheel and learn the basics of working with clay. Each class comes with 12.5 lbs. of clay as well as free use of the open-studios during and two weeks after the class.

Wheel pottery.
Nov
20
Nov 20 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Sold Out
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Enjoy an evening of instructor-led painting fun and craft the ultimate Christmas keepsake - a tree that never needs water and doesn't shed! Your first glass of wine of beer is provided; additional refreshements available for purchase. Must be 21 or older to participate.

Photo of an animated Christmas tree.
Nov
22

Knitting 101

Arts, WHS Textile
Nov 22 2026 | 12:30 - 3pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Learn the basics of knitting in this 3-week overview!

Blue knitting project in process