Frequently asked questions

Art Classes

1. Where are the classes held?
2. Where can I park?
3. What art supplies are required?
4. Can I store my supplies?
5. Do I need previous art training to take these classes?

Where are the classes held?

Most of the art classes art held in the art studios of the UW-Madison Department of Art. That is, the 6th and 7th floors of the Humanities Building, which is located at 455 N Park Street, corner of Park street and University Avenue.  Some classes are held at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street or the Lowell Center, 610 Langdon Street, Madison. The location of the class will be listed with it's description and will appear on your confirmation slip after you register.

Where can I park?

There are several parking options near where our classes meet:

1. The Lake Street Ramp -- between University Avenue and State Street--enter off  Frances street or Lake Street. Costs are $.75 an hour ($1 after Jan. 1, 2002), $1 all day Saturday and Sunday.
2. Lot 46 between University Avenue and Johnson Street--enter off  Frances street or Lake Street, $.75 an hour parking meters($1 after Jan. 1, 2002).
3. Visitor Parking is now available at the Fluno Center. The booth is staffed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. M.-Sat. Rates are based on arrival time. 7 a.m.-Noon--$6.00; 12-4 p.m.--$3; after 4 p.m. $2. Saturday parking costs $2. Evening and Saturday rates will be $1 more when there are events at the Kohl Center.
4. Grainger Hall Parking between University Avenue and Johnson Street -enter from Brooks Street. Some parking meters at $.75 an hour. Visitor Parking rates increase to $6/day and $3/half day on July 1, 2000.
5. Parking meters on the street, $.75 an hour until 6pm

What art supplies are required?

A recommended list of supplies will be sent to you with your registration confirmation.  Your teacher's phone number is listed in case you have questions about the supply list.  Don't hesitate to call your teacher to ask which supplies are needed for the first class.  The art supply lists are also sent to the University Book Store art supplies section, the Wisconsin Craft Market on Zeier Rd, the Artist & Craftsman Supply on Johnson Street, and Masco on University Avenue.  The staff at those art supply stores can help you find what you will need.

Can I store my supplies?

Yes, if your class is held in the Humanities Building, as most of our classes are. If you bring a combination lock and find an empty locker you may use it to store your art supplies.  At the end of each semester they will clear out all the lockers so DON'T LEAVE ANYTHING IN THEM  when your class is over. We're sorry, but you will not be able to store supplies for classes held at the Pyle Center or other buildings.

Do I need previous art training to take these classes?

No. Most classes are geared for the beginner or those with some art experience. The instructors are used to giving each student the individual attention that they need. A few classes are for those with more experience. They will be identified in the title and in the course description as intermediate.

Additional questions?

Please contact Lori O'Neill at: 608-263-6322 or e-mail loneill@dcs.wisc.edu.

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