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Art Schools in Wisconsin<br />
The pristine beauty of Wisconsin continues to serve as inspiration and muse to over 3,000 Wisconsin<br />
artists. Whether it’s the rustic environment of the Northwoods or the rolling hills of southern Dane<br />
County, Wisconsin’s landscape captivates an artist’s eye. Should a desire to experience the artistic<br />
process first-hand awaken in you, one of the many schools found in Wisconsin can answer this call.<br />
Retreat and immerse yourself in the creative spirit with one of these options.<br />
Dillman’s Creative Arts Foundation, Lac du Flambeau: Dillman’s three state-of-the-art studios<br />
host internationally known instructors. Expansive programs range from painting in encaustic, oil, or<br />
acrylic, pastel, to photography, quilting, and writing. www.dillmans.com<br />
School of the Arts at Rhinelander: Rhinelander’s School of the Arts will celebrate its 50th anniversary<br />
July 20-26, 2013. This one-week arts immersion course includes intro to drawing, glass<br />
fusion, etching, portraits, landscapes and plein air painting. http://continuingstudies.wisc.edu<br />
Bjorklunden - Lawrence University Seminar Center: Baileys Harbor<br />
Bequeathed to Lawrence University in 1963, Björklunden vid Sjön (Birch Forest by the Water), a 425<br />
acre estate on Lake Michigan, offers extensive adult-education seminars from Shakespeare’s poetry<br />
to watercolor to music. www.lawrence.edu<br />
Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek: For 45 years, Peninsula School of Art has been a year-round<br />
destination for artists and art enthusiasts of all ages and levels. Programs include painting, drawing,<br />
metal arts, ceramics, sculpture and photography. www.peninsulaartschool.com<br />
The Clearing Folk School, Ellison Bay: Believing that one’s own regional ecology and culture is<br />
fundamental, Jens Jensen founded the Clearing as a place where instruction is non-competitive.<br />
Their folk school is a unique place where adults who share an interest in nature, arts or humanities<br />
can learn, reflect and wonder. http://theclearing.org<br />
Washington Island Art and Nature Center: A 1904 schoolhouse serves as the Art & Nature Center<br />
(ANC). Whether its’ lectures on nature, children’s workshops in origami, ANC is devoted to the<br />
preservation and promotion of the creative arts and natural history of Washington Island.<br />
www.wianc.org<br />
Madeline Island School of the Arts: A restored dairy farm surrounded by Lake Superior is home to<br />
one of the country’s premier art and craft schools, Madeline Island School of the Arts. Accessible<br />
only by ferry, boat, plane, wind sled or car (when the lake is frozen), classes in painting, quilting,<br />
writing, photography are offered for college credit. www.madelineartschool.com<br />
Valley Ridge Art Studio, Muscoda: Southwestern Wisconsin’s Valley Ridge Art Studio provides 2day<br />
immersion retreat workshops taught by world-class artists in areas as diverse as painting, book<br />
arts, jewelry, metals and mosaics on its 100 year old farm. www.valleyridgeartstudio.com<br />
Shake Rag Alley School of Arts & Crafts, Mineral Point: Shake Rag Alley’s list of classes entices<br />
youth and adult of all skill levels. With over 200 offerings, this school is always busy. Whether it’s a<br />
half-day class or full week retreat, spots fill up fast so advanced planning is encouraged.<br />
www.shakeragalley.com<br />
Whispering Woodlands, Verona: One woman’s vision and dream became a school hosting local<br />
professional artists as instructors. View their work then learn their techniques in workshops ranging<br />
from fiber arts to encaustic. www.whispering-woodlands.com<br />
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