Call for Artists: Watercolor Wisconsin 2022
Any artist who is a resident of (or maintains a residence in) Wisconsin and is 18 years of age or older may submit work to this year's exhibition at RAM's Wustum Museum of Fine Arts.
Any artist who is a resident of (or maintains a residence in) Wisconsin and is 18 years of age or older may submit work to this year's exhibition at RAM's Wustum Museum of Fine Arts.
This class is foundations-based, dealing with the basic principles of painting. Students will complete exercises that explore composition, value, color, line, and texture while working from direct observation. The overarching goal is to equip the student with a basic knowledge of painting and demystify the process—instilling confidence to tackle independent projects.
Create a canvas painting inspired by the warm colors of autumn. Start by learning how to compose an intriguing scene, then paint the details to create your own masterpiece.
Combine the art of the written word with acrylic and collage to make a piece that sends a message—both literally and artistically. Kelsey Marie Harris, former Art Root Writer in Residence and featured Wall Poems poet, will share insight on bringing poetry to life through visual art and design.
Try your hand at creating a rudbeckia—often known for its sub-species called the Black-Eyed Susan—from paper through the guided expertise of artist Laura Gillespie. No prior experience is necessary.
Join Urban Sketcher Patti Fallon as she takes you outdoors around the Wustum Gardens. Focus on the natural autumn landscape of the grounds as the subject for onsite location sketching. Patti will instruct you on creating quick sketches using drawing supplies that you are most comfortable with—all media is welcome.
Join former Art Root Writer in Residence Kelsey Marie Harris for an afternoon of written word and art-making! Transform a poem you create, or an existing poem that you love, into a work of art using collage and mixed media.
Join RAM Curatorial Assistant Kendra Voelz for an up-close and personal look at all 113 pieces on display in the RAM's Wustum Museum exhibition, Wisconsin Photography 2022.
Paint your zodiac sign with acrylic paint to create a piece inspired by the RAM exhibition, David R. Haper: Zodiac.
Make a fun and fidget-friendly flared spinner ring! Create a base of sterling silver with the outer moving ring(s) in your choice of copper, brass, or sterling silver. Learn to solder, stamp twist wire, and more.
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Join the Witches of Wustum for art activities inside and out, a scary scavenger hunt, and much more.
Create quick and expressive sketches using a pen tool on an iPad. Learn some tips and tricks from artist Kelsey Marie Harris, who has been using this method to develop her recent style of digital artwork. One of the best parts of digital art-making is how easy it is to erase, change colors in a flash, and create multiple prints. What’s not to like?!
Paint an acrylic, fall-inspired wreath on canvas using all the warm and vivid colors of the season.
Spend an afternoon crafting a unique hexagonal ceramic tile mural. Learn how to shape the clay and utilize underglazes to decorate your tiles with unique patterns.
Join Urban Sketcher Patti Fallon for an in-depth look at the Wustum galleries. Sketch what you see, whether that is the people, art, or building. Patti will instruct you on creating quick sketches using drawing supplies that you are most comfortable with—all media is welcome.