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Continuing Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison; Liberal Studies & the Arts

Art ProgramsArtwork: "Spider Mums" by Donna Miller

Develop your creativity. Our art programs encourage skill development, appreciation, creativity, and individual expression for people of all ages and abilities. Art classes, workshops, exhibitions, and distance learning courses strive to meet the needs of individuals and groups both in Madison and throughout Wisconsin.

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The seasonal artwork at right is "Spider Mums" by WRAP award winner Donna Miller.

Art programs include:

  • Madison Area Classes - Painting, drawing, fiber arts, printmaking, art history and many other art classes and workshops are held during the regular semester and summer schedules. These classes are often held in the evenings and weekends and are available for beginner, intermediate, and professional artists. Follow link for more information.

  • Online Art Classes - Enroll anytime and study at your own pace! An experienced faculty member has written these art classes and will provide individual guidance as you move through the course. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning!

  • Studio Painting at Green Lake - Immerse yourself in a week of painting at the Green Lake Conference Center. Join other painters in a hands-on studio setting overlooking beautiful Green Lake. Participate in critiques, reflections and demonstrations on various painting and drawing topics and techniques under the guidance of an experienced instructor. For registration information, contact Kathy Berigan, 608-263-3494, kberigan@dcs.wisc.edu.

  • Wisconsin Regional Art Program - (WRAP) - Providing noncompetitive regional exhibitions and workshops throughout Wisconsin. At these exhibits, where original artwork in any media is eligible, pieces are selected for an annual statewide exhibit. This exhibit and the annual WRAP Conference take place in Madison each September.

  • Independent Learning - Receive one-on-one instruction while enjoying the convenience of learning at home, at your own pace. Our courses in design, drawing or painting can be taken for credit, noncredit or high school credit.

  • School of the Arts at Rhinelander - An extensive summertime visual arts program including workshops in painting, drawing, sculpture, folk arts and more is held every July in beautiful Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

Related resources:

  • Artuw.com - This Web site contains Madison area exhibit information, links to useful Web sites, articles on showing your work and more.
  • Arts on campus - Provides information on what's happening in the arts on the UW-Madison campus.
  • Department of Art - If you are interested in taking art classes for credit on the UW-Madison campus, check out the Web pages for the Art Department.

 

Contact information:

Madison area art classes and the WI Regional Art Program: Leslee Nelson, 608-263-7814, e-mail: lnelson@dcs.wisc.edu. About Leslee Nelson

Independent study courses and online art classes: Susan Farmer-Tiefenthaler, e-mail: sfarmertief@wi.rr.com.


The Department of Liberal Studies & the Arts is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW-Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
 
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