Classes

Weaving and Spinning Classes With Selene

Drop Spindle Spinning

Drafting and spinning a single ply of 100% wool on a drop spindle.

When: April 27, 2013
10 am - 1 pm - 10am-1pm
Where: WCAC
Fee: $30.00
Age level: 8 years or older
Instructor: Selene Bloedorn-Saeed


Floor Loom Classes

Learn to measure warp, set up a floor loom project, and weave a sampler that demonstrates several types of weaving variations.

When: a 5 session class: 10am-1pm
May 4, 11, & 18 plus two other classes dates TBD
Where: WCAC
Fee: $150.00
Age level: Adult
Instructor: Selene Bloedorn-Saeed


Wheel Spinning Class

Learn to spin your own yarn with a spinning wheel. Selene will explain the basics and the mechanics of a spinning wheel, discuss fiber types, and walk you through all of the steps to create handspun yarn on a spinning wheel.

May 25
10 am - 1 pm
Where: WCAC
Fee: $45.00
Instructor: Selene Bloedorn-Saeed


To register for one or more of Selene's weaving or spinning classes you can:

  1. Complete the registration form, and make your check payable to Selene Bloedorn-Saeed and drop it off at the Waupaca Community Arts Center (WCAC)
  2. Or mail your check to: WCAC, Attn: Jane, 200 N. Main St., Waupaca WI 54981
  3. Or register with your PayPal account by clicking the "Add to Cart" button below
  4. Or register with a credit card through PayPal by clicking the "Add to Cart" button below
    (you do not have to join PayPal to use your credit card.)
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Two Socks on One Needle
from the Toe Up

Custom fit your socks as you knit them. Knitting socks from the toe up lets you try them on as you go, to make sure they fit all along the way.
April 30 and May 14
1 - 4 pm
Where: WCAC
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Jane Haasch

To register for this class you can:

  1. Complete the registration form, and make your check payable to Jane Haasch and drop it off at the Waupaca Community Arts Center (WCAC)
  2. Or mail your check to: WCAC, Attn: Jane, 200 N. Main St., Waupaca WI 54981
  3. Or register with your PayPal account by clicking the "Buy Now" button below
  4. Or register with a credit card through PayPal by clicking the "Buy Now" button below
    (you do not have to join PayPal to use your credit card.)

Class Dates
 

Beginning Knitting

Make a scarf or a hat.
Need size 5, 6, 7, or 8 needles and one skein (about 4 oz) of yarn.
(can be purchased at the WCAC.)
April 25, May 2, 9, 16
6 - 8 pm
Where: WCAC
Fee: $40.00
Instructor: Jane Haasch

To register for this class you can:

  1. Complete the registration form, and make your check payable to Jane Haasch and drop it off at the Waupaca Community Arts Center (WCAC)
  2. Or mail your check to: WCAC, Attn: Jane, 200 N. Main St., Waupaca WI 54981
  3. Or register with your PayPal account by clicking the "Buy Now" button below
  4. Or register with a credit card through PayPal by clicking the "Buy Now" button below
    (you do not have to join PayPal to use your credit card.)

Class Dates
 

 

Make art for your party

Open Knitting and Crocheting

Open knitting and crocheting is held Tuesday afternoons and Thurday evenings. All are welcome to come, share your projects, and your expertise.

Location
200 N Main St
Waupaca, WI, 54981
715-258-3741

Hours
Tues:1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Thurs: 6 pm - 8 pm

There is no fee but a small donation to the Art Center is appreciated.

PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

To get your name on a class list requires a non-refundable registration fee, usually 20% of the class fee, payable to the instructor, to allow for the instructor to properly prepare for the class.

Payment in full can be made prior to the class or at the first meeting. If we cancel a class, any payments you have made will be refunded.


Private Classes

One of our main goals is to be a resource so you can "make it yourself." In addition to the current class listings and group classes, we may be able to arrange for an artist/mentor to teach you one-on-one if:

  • we offer a class that you want but it does not fill
  • we do not have a current class scheduled in the area of your interest
  • we have a teacher who is willing to do one-on-one

We'll do what we can to help you bring your creative imagination to reality and meet your creative need.

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Group Classes

Take a class with a group of friends as a party or social gathering. A creative workshop could celebrate a special occasion, birthday, family gathering or a friendly get-together.

Contact us if you would like to have a "creative getaway weekend" with your friends.

Discount: For a group of 6 or more, the group's contact person will receive 1/2 off their own individual registration price or you can receive 10% off the entire group.

Let us know which class you would like and we will work out the date and time with your group. Email requests to waupacaarts@gmail.com with "Class Request" in the subject line.

Classes take place at the Arts Center.

This is a partial list of class offerings. Contact us to arrange one:

  • Carving in Cottonwood Bark
  • Watercolor Painting
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Drawing
  • Knitting
  • Weaving on a Floor Loom
  • Spinning - Beginning and Refresher
  • Origami Boxes, Mobiles, and More
  • Specific Jewelry Making Classes
  • Waxed Linen Hand Weaving
  • Ukrainian Egg Dying

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Teach a class

Teach a Class

We invite artist/teachers to become part of the mission of the Waupaca Community Arts Center as we encourage engagement in the arts at every level.

If you would like to teach a class please download our instructor application form or pick up a copy at the WCA Center. Submit the completed form to the WCA Center.

To submit the instructor application form you can:

  • snail mail c/o Jane, 200 North Main St, Waupaca WI 54981
  • email it to waupacaarts@gmail.com with "Class Suggestion" in the subject line
  • slip it through the mail slot next to the door at the WCA Center
  • stop in during our business hours to talk about your class offering

We will follow up with you on arrangements/terms.

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WCAC Events



Buy Tasting Tickets at WCAC:
$1 each, or 6 for $5

Get as many as you want to enjoy yummy chocolate desserts supplied by local & area shops & chefs!

FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL:
Chocolate Fountain with fruit & other tasty dippers.

Treat your Mom to this special Mothers' Day event
** and get her a Chocolate Mother's Day Card **

CAN'T ATTEND?
Call 715-258-3741
We'll make sure you get your chocolate!
Or order a box of custom packed chocolate treats via our website for alternate time pick-up.
wcacenter.com
Other Area Events

June 15 & 16, 2013 Waupaca, WI
Strawberry Fest


Celebrate the beginning of summer with Strawberry Fest!

Downtown Waupaca on the Square.

Strawberry Fest is a family festival that features a downtown art/craft fair with more than 100 vendors from across the Midwest, strawberry shortcake, a children's costume contest, live entertainment, great food and more.  Strawberry Fest is a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer!

Friday, June 14

7pm - City Band Concert in the bandstand

Applications

Saturday, June 15

Shortcake Eating Contest Entry Form
Shortcake Eating Contest Sponsor Form

9am - 4pm Events:
  • Taste of Waupaca in Strawberry Lane Cafe from 9am-4pm
  • Arts & Craft Show - Artisans from across the Midwest from 9am-4pm
  • Entertainment on the historic band stand in City Square
  • All Berry Booth - Fresh strawberries for sale from 10am until gone.
  • Trivia contest - Answer strawberry trivia for a chance at a $50 Waupaca Area Chamber Gift Certificate.  9 AM - 4 PM.  Fulton Street
  • Shortcake Tent - Serving strawberry shortcake $2.00/person from 9am- until it's gone!
  • Model Railroad Show - Located in the Waupaca Recreation Center from 10 am - 5 pm.
  • Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest - 12 noon near the Strawberry Shortcake tent on Fulton Street.  See Waupaca folks eat Strawberry Shortcake in a contest - the winner gets to donate at least $300 to the charity of his or her choice!
  • Strawberry Activities at Turner's Farm Market - Hayrides to the field for pick-your-own strawberries, kids berry smile photo contest, barrel train rides, and chocolate covered berries.
  • Kids Alley - In Riverview Park behind Main Street wtih Dizzy D Clown from 9 am - 3 pm; Mighty Waupaca River Duck Race at 3:30 PM.
  • Lil' Strawberry Sally & Sam Costume Contest - 11:00 am in Kid's Alley.  All girls & boys 2-5 years old are invited to enter!  $50 savings bond awared to Strawberry Sally & Sam; prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place; goodie bags for all participants.  Sponsored by First State Bank.
  • Shuttle Service - FREE - Look for the Tractors with the trailers.
    Information Booth - Located at the corner of Main and Fulton Streets.
    Restrooms - Located behind Main and Fulton Streets; Kid's Alley and Session Street.

Sunday, June 16

Lions Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast - Located at the Waupaca Municipal Airport.  8 am - 12 noon.
  • Model Railroad Show - Located in the Waupaca Recreation Center.  10 am - 3 pm.
  • Strawberry Activities at Turner's Farm Market - A special strawberry treat for all dads!

Sponsors
First National Bank

Jul 11 - Jul 14 Iola
41st Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet
Feature exhibit this year will be "Showdown in I-Town FORD versus CHEVY". Other show cars 1983 and older will be classified as Post-War, Pre-War, Modified, All-Original and Blue Ribbon Concours. 

The show has a "Teamed to Learn" education tent, 4,430 Swap Meet Spaces, Car Corral area with vehicles 2000 and older. 

Great food and camping is available. 

Call for ticket info. Age 10 and under are free. Car Club day is on Sunday and this is also free for spectators. 100 North Main Street. 

For more information call (715) 445-4000.


Arts on the Square - August 16 & 17
2013
Waupaca, WI
Arts on the Square Poster
Waupaca Celebrates the Arts!

Downtown Waupaca on the Square.

Friday night street dance.  Saturday includes juried art, art workshops, music, food, theater, dance and more!

A juried fine arts festival and multidimensional celebration of the arts. This event takes place on the Waupaca Town Square and includes a 24-hour theatrical installatino, arts workshops, an expanded farmer's market, entertainment stages and street performers. This is a participatory festival, visitors can view and create their own art.

www.waupacaarts.org