Adult Arts & Enrichment Programs

Winter 2017

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POTTERY SALE PERFECT FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPING

MSCR-HOYT December 15 & 16, 8AM-6PMDecember 17, 9AM-3PM

The MSCR annual Pottery Sale show-cases over 1000 pieces of work. Fea-tured projects from MSCR instructors, pottery lab students, local ceramic artists. Proceeds benefit the MSCR Pottery Program.

WESTWEEKDAY PageCrochet 1 5Knitting Magic Socks 5Photography - Basic 4Pottery - Wheel 1 & 2 7Pottery Lab 7Pottery - Raku Forms & Firing 7Watercolor 1 & 2 4

WEEKNIGHTChocolate & Paint Night 8Dance - Ballet 1 & 2 3Dance - Ballroom 1 3Dance - Latin 1 3Dance - Tap 1 & 2 3Drawing 1 & 2 3Introduction to Relief Printing 5Photography - Basic 4Pottery - Wheel 1 & 2 7Printmaking Valentine Cards 8Relief Printing - Two Color Process 5Weaving 1 5

WEEKENDContainer Gardening Workshop 8Giant Dragonfly Sculptures Workshop 8Painted Floorclothes Workshop 8Pottery - Wheel 1 & 2 7Shibori Dyeing Workshop 8Visiting Artist Workshop - Delores Fortuna 7

NORTH/EASTWEEKDAY PageAcrylic and Oil - All Levels 4Acrylic Painting 4Alternative Photo Processes 4Crochet - Slipper Booties 5Drawing 1 & 2 3Knitting 1 5Photography - Basic 4Pottery Lab 7Sewing 1 & 2 6Sewing Doll Clothes 6Watercolor 1 & 2 4

WEEKNIGHTDance - Ballet 1 & 2 3Dance - Latin 1 3Pottery - Wheel 1 & 2 7Sewing - Alterations 6Sewing - Tshirt Quilt 6Sewing 1 6

WEEKENDWatercolor 1 & 2 4Painted Floorclothes Workshop 8Sewing 2 6Mosaic Stepping Stones Workshop 8

CLASS LOCATIONSNORTH/EAST MADISONMSCR East, 4620 Cottage Grove Rd.Warner Park Comm Rec Center, 1625 Northport Dr.

WEST MADISONHoyt-MSCR, 3802 Regent St.Memorial High School, 201 S. Gammon Rd.

CLASS INDEX

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DANCEAge Location Day Date Time Fee Course#BALLET 1Learn beginning ballet skills and terminology in a fun and relaxed environ-ment. This introductory level class is for those with no dance or ballet expe-rience. Dress in fitted clothing that allows for movement and ballet shoes.18+ Memorial T 1/17-3/21 6:30pm-7:30pm $54 1260918+ MSCR East M 1/23-3/27 6:30pm-7:30pm $54 12608BALLET 2Continue to build ballet skills and terminology in a fun and relaxed environ-ment. This class is for those who have ballet experience or who have taken ballet classes before. Dress in clothing that allows for movement and ballet shoes. 18+ Memorial T 1/17-3/21 7:45pm-8:45pm $54 1261218+ MSCR East M 1/23-3/27 7:45pm-8:45pm $54 12611BALLROOM 1Learn basic ballroom dance steps and variations including fox trot, waltz & swing. Learn to lead, follow and how to relax on the dance floor. Please wear smooth-soled shoes. Partner required, complete one registration form per address. Fee is per person.18+ MSCR Hoyt W 1/18-2/15 7:20pm-8:35pm $32 12613LATIN DANCE 1Learn Latin Dance rhythms including merengue, salsa, mambo and more! Please wear smooth-soled shoes. Fee is per person. Partner required, complete one registration form per address.18+ MSCR Hoyt W 1/18-2/15 6:00pm-7:15pm $32 1302218+ MSCR East W 3/8-4/5 7:00pm-8:15pm $32 13530TAP 1Beginning class focuses on technique, vocabulary and fun. Great for those with limited or no dance experience. Wear tap or hard-soled shoes.18+ Memorial M 1/23-3/27 6:00pm-7:00pm $54 13518TAP 2Class focuses more on choreography with a limited review of beginning tap techniques. Participants should have beginning level tap experience to be successful in the class.18+ Memorial M 1/23-3/27 7:05pm-8:05pm $54 13527

DRAWING & PAINTING Age Location Day Date Time Fee Course#DRAWING 1Using the many supplies available to artists, students learn the steps to build up a finished drawing. Explore how to see light and shadow to create the illusion of 3-dimensional objects on paper. Draw from still life arrangements and photographs. Mate-rials provided.18+ MSCR Hoyt Th 1/12-2/16 6:00pm-8:30pm $75 1269618+ MSCR East T 1/17-2/21 1:00pm-3:30pm $75 12695DRAWING 2Learn to see what artists see. Learn basic compositional and perspective aspects while drawing still life arrangements and photographs. Explore deeper into the principles of drawing and how the masters worked. Optional review and feedback avail-able after each class. Materials provided.18+ MSCR Hoyt Th 3/2-3/30 6:00pm-8:30pm $63 1269818+ MSCR East T 3/7-4/4 1:00pm-3:30pm $63 12699

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Age Location Day Date Time Fee Course#ACRYLIC AND OIL - ALL LEVELSLearn acrylic and oil painting techniques along with color mixing and composition. All levels welcome. Work on your own project or instructor’s exercises.18+ Warner Park CRC M 1/23-2/20 1:00pm-4:00pm $80 1353718+ Warner Park CRC M 2/27-3/27 1:00pm-4:00pm $80 13538

ACRYLICSLearn acrylic painting techniques along with color mixing and composition. Paintings cover a wide range of subjects. All levels are welcome. Materials provided.

18+ MSCR East F 1/13-2/17 9:00am-11:30am $80 1309018+ MSCR East F 3/3-3/31 9:00am-11:30am $67 13091WATERCOLOR 1Learn to love working with watercolor by applying a few simple techniques. Each class begins with a demonstration and ex-perimentation. Complete one painting per class using simple subjects and limited color. Materials provided.18+ MSCR Hoyt Th 1/12-2/16 1:00pm-3:30pm $80 1309418+ MSCR East Sa 1/14-2/18 9:00am-11:30am $80 1309518+ Warner Park CRC M 1/23-2/20 9:00am-12:00pm $80 1309618+ Warner Park CRC M 2/27-3/27 9:00am-12:00pm $80 13097WATERCOLOR 2Each class has a detailed demonstration, exploration or painting project planned, with subjects ranging from fruit to land-scapes. Using many techniques, expand your color palettes and skill level to complete one painting per class. Materials provided.18+ Warner Park CRC W 1/11-2/15 9:00am-12:00pm $96 1353518+ Warner Park CRC W 3/1-3/29 9:00am-12:00pm $80 1353618+ MSCR Hoyt Th 3/2-3/30 1:00pm-3:30pm $67 1309818+ MSCR East Sa 3/4-4/1 9:00am-11:30am $67 13533

ENRICHMENTAge Location Day Date Time Fee Course#PHOTOGRAPHY - BASICThis workshop is geared toward people of all photographic abilities and there are no cam-era requirements; point-and-shoots, SLRs, and mobile phone cameras are acceptable. The emphasis is on using your personal ‘vision’ to improve your photos. Session covers camera basics, rules of composition, fundamentals digital workflow, file management, download-ing, editing, posting to social networks and backing up your images. Must bring digital camera with full battery and USB cord.18+ MSCR East M 1/23-1/30 9:30am-11:30am $25 1350918+ MSCR Hoyt Th 3/2-3/9 9:00am-11:00am $25 1312218+ MSCR Hoyt T 3/14-3/21 6:30pm-8:30pm $25 13508PHOTOGRAPHY - ALTERNATIVE PHOTO PROCESSESStart with a digital image and learn alternative processes to create photographic prints using UV light. Create photos from scratch by mixing chemicals, preparing paper, printing negatives and printing beautiful images. Course covers the cyanotype, anthotype, and gum bichromate processes. Participants receive information about selecting a digital image in advance. All materials provided.18+ MSCR East M 2/13-3/6 9:30am-11:30am $56 13748

*PLEASE NOTE: All classes run based on enrollment. Classes that have not met the minimum enrollment are cancelled one week prior to the start of the class. Register in advance to ensure your class isn’t cancelled.

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INTRODUCTION TO RELIEF PRINTINGLearn the basic concepts of relief printmaking. Use various tools to carve a unique design and create black and white prints. Materials provided.18+ MSCR Hoyt W 1/25 6:00pm-8:30pm $30 13548RELIEF PRINTING - TWO COLOR PROCESSLearn the basic techniques of relief printmaking using linoleum plates. Begin by creating a key plate then add a one color plate to create three color images. Create an edition of 10 images and exchange prints to start your own print collection. Partici-pants are encouraged to take introduction to Relief Printing before this class. Materials Provided.18+ MSCR Hoyt W 2/1-3/8 6:00pm-8:30pm $80 13549

FIBER ARTSAge Location Day Date Time Fee Course#CROCHET 1Looking to add some personality to your kitchen? Need a quick gift? Learn the basic crochet stitches while making the best dish scrubbies along with cute dishcloths, towels and hot pads. See for yourself why so many people swear by handmade kitchen items. 18+ MSCR Hoyt W 3/1-3/15 10:00am-12:00pm $35 13516CROCHETING - SLIPPER BOOTIESKeep your toes toasty warm this winter with a warm pair of slipper boots. Go beyond the basics and learn more difficult cro-cheting techniques. Booties can be sized to fit your size. 18+ MSCR East M 2/6-2/20 10:00am-12:00pm $35 13517KNITTING 1Always wanted to learn to knit? Here is your chance. Learn how to cast on, knit, purl, bind off and read a knitting pattern, while making a cozy scarf. 18+ MSCR East M 3/6-3/20 10:00am-12:00pm $35 13018KNITTING MAGIC SOCKSCreate an adorable pair of hand knit socks while expanding your knitting knowledge. Construct socks from the cuff to the toe using one long circular knitting needle. Must have basic knitting skills and be comfortable knitting in the round. 18+ MSCR Hoyt W 2/1-2/15 10:00am-12:00pm $35 13515WEAVING 1Learn to weave on easy-to-use and versatile rigid heddle looms. Explore basic and complex weave structures to create beautiful handwoven items. Choose from a variety of individualized projects such as shawls, scarves, belts, vests, book bags, purses, pillows, table runners and more. Open to all skill levels. Materials provided. First 3 classes meet from 6:30 to 9:00pm.18+ MSCR Hoyt M 1/23-3/20 6:30pm-8:00pm $134 13324

Supply lists for Knitting and Crocheting classes are available at www.mscr.org/

our-programs/18-adult-arts-enrichment/534-adult-arts-class-supply-list

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for MMSD residents begins on Monday, November 14. Registration for non-residents begins on Monday, November 28.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:

Register Online at www.mscr.org. Or return a com-pleted registration form in person or by mail to MSCR, 3802 Regent Street, Madison, WI 53705

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SEWINGAge Location Day Date Time Fee Course#SEWING 1Start from scratch and learn the basics of sewing. Start with an overview of sewing supplies, threading the machine and fabric basics. Learn to sew straight lines and curves using different stitches to making seams and finish edges. No experience necessary. Class is appropriate for beginners as well as people looking for a refresher. Sewing machines and all supplies provided.18+ MSCR East T 1/24-2/7 9:30am-11:30am $40 1350418+ MSCR East Th 2/2-2/16 6:30pm-8:30pm $40 13147SEWING 2Apply skills learned in Sewing 1 to create basic projects working from a pattern. Learn how to choose the right pattern, pin and prep fabric and see your project through to completion. Class is appropriate for participants who have completed Sewing 1 or have basic machine sewing skills. Sewing machines provided. 18+ MSCR East T 2/14-2/28 9:30am-11:30am $40 1350718+ MSCR East Su 3/5-3/19 2:30pm-4:30pm $40 13505SEWING - ALTERATIONSTired of paying someone to hem your pants? Learn the basics of altering and repairing clothes, from hemming to taking in side seams and shortening straps. Class also covers basic closing split seams, repairing holes, fixing snags and more. Class is appropriate for participants who have completed Sewing 1 or have basic machine sewing skills.18+ MSCR East Th 3/2-3/16 6:30pm-8:30pm $40 13506SEWING DOLL CLOTHESAn introduction to sewing doll clothes. The class teaches choosing patterns, fabrics, assembly, and trimming. The skills learned can be applied to other sizes of dolls but we focus on 18’ dolls. Class is appropriate for pariticpant who have complet-ed Sewing 1 or have basic machine sewing skills. 18+ MSCR East T 3/7-3/28 9:30am-11:30am $50 13149SEWING T-SHIRT QUILTTurn your memories into an heirloom quilt! Start with the beginning steps and end up at the end with a 48’ x 60’ quilt using your favorite or meaningful t-shirts. Using a simple patchwork square layout, cut shirts into blocks, attach interfacing, sew a top and add a solid fabric back. Participants must have basic sewing machine knowledge. Sewing machines and irons provided. Class meets at a fabric store to discuss and buy fabric for the back trim one time during session.18+ MSCR East W 2/1-3/22 6:30pm-8:30pm $75 13152

Supply lists for Sewing classes available at: http://www.mscr.org/our-programs/18-adult-arts-enrichment/534-adult-arts-class-supply-list

MSCR POLICIESRESIDENCYA resident resides at an address within the MMSD; a resident also includes a student who does not reside at an address within the MMSD, but attends school in the MMSD under the Madison School Board’s Open Enrollment Policy. Non-residents pay 50 percent more than residents except for programs/activities with a different pricing structure such as adult sport leagues and the rental/use of pontoon boats. As of January 1, 2011, the residency policy applies to all classes held at Warner Park CRC.FEE WAIVERFee waivers are available only to MMSD residents. No resident is denied access to MSCR programs based on inability to pay fees. MSCR adult pro-gram fees may be reduced up to 50 percent upon written request of the participant or by agency referral. Eligible adults have income at or below 185 percent of Federal Poverty Level and they must complete a Request for Fee Waiver Form, which is available at the MSCR Office (3802 Regent St.) or online (www.mscr.org). Fee waivers will be limited to one per adult per program session. Fee waiver requests must accompany registration form. Fee waivers will not be granted after registration is processed.REFUNDSFull refunds are made if MSCR cancels programs. Refunds (minus a $5 service charge per transaction) will only be given up to one week prior to the start of class. Letters of credit, which may be used within one year of issue, are available in lieu of refunds. No refunds or credits are given with less than one week’s notice.ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES If you have a disability or are the parent/guardian of a child with a disability, and require accommodations to participate, please inform MSCR at the time of registration. At least two weeks notice is required to coordinate reasonable accommodations, which are provided on an individual basis. Contact 204-3025 or TDD 204-3058.

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POTTERYAge Location Day Date Time Fee Course#WHEEL 1No clay experience required! For the person who wants to concentrate on wheel thrown pottery. Each participant receives a 25# bag of clay with their registration. Additional clay must be purchased through MSCR at $16. Materials included. 18+ Warner Park CRC T 1/17-3/14 6:30pm-8:30pm $138 1314318+ Warner Park CRC W 1/18-3/15 6:30pm-8:30pm $138 13144WHEEL 1 & 2A mixed class of both beginner and intermediate level wheel throwers. Class focuses on wedging, centering, lifting, trimming and glazing. Projects focus on making basic cylinders, bowls, vases and cups. Class taught at beginning level with additional instruction for those with intermediate skills. All projects must be created and completed in the pottery studio. Each partici-pant receives a 25# bag of clay. Additional bags must be purchased at $16.18+ MSCR Hoyt T 1/10-3/14 10:00am-12:30pm $172 1313018+ MSCR Hoyt T 1/10-3/14 6:30pm-9:00pm $172 1313118+ MSCR Hoyt W 1/11-3/15 6:30pm-9:00pm $172 1313318+ MSCR Hoyt Th 1/12-3/16 6:30pm-9:00pm $172 1313218+ MSCR Hoyt Su 1/22-2/26 3:00pm-5:30pm $104 13134WHEEL 2Great course for those comfortable with wheel basics and want to improve skills as well as learn new techniques & projects.Course focuses on craftsmanship, form, handles and glazing techniques. Participants need to be comfortable with throwing, trimming and basic glazing. Each participant receives a 25# bag of clay. Additional bags must be purchased through MSCR at $16. All projects must be created and completed in the pottery studio.Materials provided. Skip 1/18. 18+ Warner Park CRC Th 1/19-3/16 6:30pm-9:00pm $155 1313618+ MSCR Hoyt M 1/23-3/20 6:30pm-9:00pm $155 1376118+ Warner Park CRC M 1/23-3/20 6:30pm-9:00pm $155 13135POTTERY LABNon-instructional, open lab for those potters who are able to work independently. Must have advanced pottery and glazing skills, as well as pre-approval from Pottery Coordinator (Hoyt: 204-3005, Warner Park CRC: 204-3667) at least 3 days prior to registering. Failure to obtain pre-approval will delay registration. Studio is available Monday - Friday when pottery classes are not scheduled and additional weekend hours are available at Warner Park. Fee includes use of tools, firing, glaze and 25 lbs. of clay. Additional clay must be purchased through MSCR at $16. 18+ Warner Park CRC Every day 1/9-3/20 8:00am-9:00pm $172 1314118+ MSCR Hoyt M-F 1/9-3/20 8:00am-8:00pm $172 13142POTTERY - RAKU FORMS & FIRING Join us for a workshop focusing on creating forms specifically for Raku firing. Techniques may include both wheel throwing and hand building. The first two sessions focus on learning about the shapes that yield the best results in a raku firing and creating pieces to be fired. The third session, 2 weeks later, is spent glazing and firing work. No class 3/24.18+ MSCR Hoyt F 3/10- 3/31 9:00am-12:00pm $60 13745

POTTERY - VISITING ARTIST DELORES FORTUNAJoin Illinois-based artist, Delores Fortuna, for a day-long workshop focus-ing on using sources to make work more personal. Delores’s work uses basic wheel thrown shapes as starting points. The clay wall becomes a fabric, a diary rich with gestural marks and intent. As a seamstress would cut, fold and dart cloth to make a garment, she uses this clay fabric to shape utilitarian vessels. These vessels ask questions, explore solutions and live in your home. In the morning, the artist shares her approach to clay work; the afternoon is a hands-on workshop to experiment with new techniques. Bring several pieces of wet or soft hard leather work for after-noon portion. Lunch included. 18+ MSCR Hoyt Sa 2/18 9:00am-3:30 pm $50 13765

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WORKSHOPSWorkshops are a great opportunity to try something new without

the commitment of a class. Take home what you create.Age Location Day Date Time Fee Course#PRINTMAKING VALENTINE CARDSCreate your own unique valentines in this love-themed workshop. Learn basic relief printmaking techniques to make your own cards. Make as many printed valentines as you would like from one relief plate. Share your original creations with anyone you love. Materials provided.18+ MSCR Hoyt F 2/3 6:00pm-9:00pm $36 13539SHIBORI DYEING WORKSHOPLearn to create textile patterns using Shibori dyeing process that dates back to 8th century Japan. Prepare the cloth by binding, folding, twisting and compressing the cloth and create patters with a traditional indigo dye. All supplies except fabric provided. Information about the best fabrics to bring is available at www.mscr.org/our-programs/18-adult-arts-enrich-ment/534-adult-arts-class-supply-list.18+ MSCR Hoyt Sa 2/18 9:00am-12:00pm $36 13514CHOCOLATE & PAINT NIGHTGrab a friend and join us for a night out creating art and nibbling tasty treats. Enjoy expert painting instruction, canvas, paints and all supplies and a variety of chocolates, savory treats and beverages (sorry, no alcohol).18+ MSCR Hoyt F 2/24 7:00pm-9:00pm $29 13510CONTAINER GARDENING WORKSHOPWant to add some green to your home this winter or prepare for spring gardening. Join us in a hands-on workshop that cov-ers setting up a container garden for vegetables, herbs or ornamental plants. Discuss container, plant and location selection while planting your own small container to take home with you. Appropriate for gardeners of any level.18+ MSCR Hoyt Sa 2/25 9:00am-12:00pm $36 13746GIANT DRAGONFLY SCULPTURESWhen planning your garden or landscaping this year, consider adding art to enhance the space. Build your own giant dragonfly sculpture made from recycled wood pieces, then paint it to accent your garden with acrylic paints. Workshop includes step-by-step instruction and all materials. 18+ MSCR Hoyt Sa 3/18 9:00am-12:00pm $36 13512MOSAIC STEPPING STONESAdd a little color to your garden and learn how to mosaic an exterior stepping stone. No experience necessary. Using mosa-ic nippers, design and cut glass to create a one of a kind stepping stone for your garden. Materials provided.18+ MSCR East Su 3/26 1:30pm-5:30pm $36 13511PAINTED FLOORCLOTHESPainted Floorcloths have been used since the mid-18th century and were popular during the early 20th century as an alternative to fabric rugs. Create your own small painted rug, table runner or placemat. No experience necessary and all materials provided.18+ MSCR East Su 1/22 2:00pm-5:00pm $36 1351318+ MSCR Hoyt Sa 4/1 9:00am-12:00pm $36 13750

SPECIAL EVENTS ROMANCE UNDER THE STARSThe beauty of the night sky brings out the romantic side in all of us. Explore the current night sky with your Valentine in the comfort of the planetarium. A flower and chocolate from Candinas Chocolatier will be given to each couple. This event is rated AC-adult couples only. This is a fundraiser for the MMSD Planetarium. All proceeds go toward future upgrades. Register early--this popular show sells out quickly. Only one person needs to register from each couple. 18 + Memorial Tu 2/14 7pm-8pm $25 1270118 + Memorial F 2/17 6:45pm-7:45pm $25 1270218 + Memorial F 2/17 8pm-9pm $25 1270318 + Memorial Sa 2/18 5:30pm-6:30pm $25 1270418 + Memorial Sa 2/18 6:45pm-7:45pm $25 1270518 + Memorial Sa 2/18 8pm-9pm $25 13531