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Creative Clay Studio
TUESDAY SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Creative Clay Studio sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Creative Clay Studio
WEDNESDAY SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Creative Clay Studio sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Creative Clay Studio
SATURDAY SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Creative Clay Studio sessions with instructor Izzie Muehlenkamp! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Kids Open Art Studio with Cindy Orzel
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | all ages welcome
Drop in and create with us! Each week will feature a variety of fun hands-on art projects for kids and families to enjoy together.
Barnscapes in Oil Paint with Bonnie Dhein
2-PART CLASS / SESSION #1
Capture the timeless beauty of Wisconsin's countryside in this relaxed, beginner-friendly painting workshop!
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
3:00 PM SESSION
Join instructor Mary Mertes to throw a bowl on the pottery wheel. Once you complete this introductory pottery wheel course, you will be able to reserve the pottery wheel during Creative Clay Studio sessions.
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
5:45 PM SESSION
Join instructor Mary Mertes to throw a bowl on the pottery wheel. Once you complete this introductory pottery wheel course, you will be able to reserve the pottery wheel during Creative Clay Studio sessions.
Creative Clay Studio
TUESDAY SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Creative Clay Studio sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Creative Clay Studio
WEDNESDAY SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Creative Clay Studio sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Pair of Ceramic Trees with Mary Mertes
2-PART CLASS
Join instructor Mary Mertes for this festive and creative two-part ceramics project!
Creative Clay Studio
SATURDAY SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Creative Clay Studio sessions with instructor Izzie Muehlenkamp! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Kids Open Art Studio with Cindy Orzel
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | all ages welcome
Drop in and create with us! Each week will feature a variety of fun hands-on art projects for kids and families to enjoy together.
Barnscapes in Oil Paint with Bonnie Dhein
2-PART CLASS / SESSION #2
Capture the timeless beauty of Wisconsin's countryside in this relaxed, beginner-friendly painting workshop!
Fused Glass Landscape Dish with Anthony Quinones
5:30 PM SESSION
Create a beautiful 4-5" fused glass dish featuring your own miniature landscape or scenic design!
Fused Glass Landscape Dish with Anthony Quinones
10:00 AM SESSION
Create a beautiful 4-5" fused glass dish featuring your own miniature landscape or scenic design!
The Great Mug Expedition
EXPEDITION
Embark on a creative journey as you rotate through four instructor-led stations exploring wheel throwing, handbuilding, handle making, and glazing.
Beginner Fused Glass Jewelry with Anthony Quinones
2:00 PM SESSION
Discover the colorful world of fused glass while creating jewelry that's uniquely you!
Beginner Fused Glass Jewelry with Anthony Quinones
5:30 PM SESSION
Discover the colorful world of fused glass while creating jewelry that's uniquely you!
Beginner Fused Glass Jewelry with Anthony Quinones
9:30 AM SESSION
Discover the colorful world of fused glass while creating jewelry that's uniquely you!
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
5:45 PM SESSION
Join instructor Mary Mertes to throw a bowl on the pottery wheel. Once you complete this introductory pottery wheel course, you will be able to reserve the pottery wheel during Creative Clay Studio (formerly Open Pottery) sessions.
Intro to the Pottery Wheel with Mary Mertes
3:00 PM SESSION
Join instructor Mary Mertes to throw a bowl on the pottery wheel. Once you complete this introductory pottery wheel course, you will be able to reserve the pottery wheel during Creative Clay Studio (formerly Open Pottery) sessions.
Creative Clay Studio with Izzie
12:00 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Saturday Creative Clay Studio session with instructor Izzie Muehlenkamp! Learn handbuilding and glazing in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome. Please note: Pottery wheel use on Saturdays is limited to advanced throwers only.
Kids Open Art Studio with Cindy Orzel
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | all ages welcome
Drop in and create with us! Each week will feature a variety of fun hands-on art projects for kids and families to enjoy together.
Creative Clay Studio with Izzie
10:00 AM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Saturday Creative Clay Studio session with instructor Izzie Muehlenkamp! Learn handbuilding and glazing in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome. Please note: Pottery wheel use on Saturdays is limited to advanced throwers only.
Creative Clay Studio
5:30 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Creative Clay Studio sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Creative Clay Studio
3:00 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Creative Clay Studio sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Creative Clay Studio
5:30 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Creative Clay Studio sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Creative Clay Studio
3:00 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Creative Clay Studio sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Creative Kids Art Camp with Denise Larson (ages 5-8)
AUGUST SESSION | 4-DAY CAMP | ages 5-8
Oh, what fun you’ll have at the four-day art adventure for kids aged 5-8 years old with Denise Larson. Kickstart a creative summer by jumping into a series of early afternoon art classes.
Creative Kids Art Camp with Denise Larson (ages 9-12)
AUGUST SESSION | 4-DAY CAMP | ages 9-12
Oh, what fun you’ll have at the four-day art adventure for kids aged 9-12 years old with Jeanne Weymouth. Kickstart a creative summer by jumping into a series of morning art classes.
Creative Clay Studio with Izzie
12:00 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Saturday Creative Clay Studio session with instructor Izzie Muehlenkamp! Learn handbuilding and glazing in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome. Please note: Pottery wheel use on Saturdays is limited to advanced throwers only.
Kids Open Art Studio with Cindy Orzel
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | all ages welcome
Drop in and create with us! Each week will feature a variety of fun hands-on art projects for kids and families to enjoy together.
Beginner Fused Glass Jewelry with Anthony Quinones
10:00 AM SESSION
Discover the colorful world of fused glass while creating jewelry that's uniquely you!
Creative Clay Studio with Izzie
10:00 AM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Saturday Creative Clay Studio session with instructor Izzie Muehlenkamp! Learn handbuilding and glazing in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome. Please note: Pottery wheel use on Saturdays is limited to advanced throwers only.
Beginner Fused Glass Jewelry with Anthony Quinones
5:30 PM SESSION
Discover the colorful world of fused glass while creating jewelry that's uniquely you!
Open Pottery with Mary Mertes
5:30 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Open Pottery sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Open Pottery with Mary Mertes
3:00 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Open Pottery sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Open Pottery with Mary Mertes
5:30 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Open Pottery sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Open Pottery with Mary Mertes
3:00 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Open Pottery sessions with instructor Mary Mertes! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Open Paint & Drawing Studio with Bonnie Dhein
9:00 AM SESSION
Have an unfinished painting or drawing that's been waiting for your attention? Bring it to Olio and spend three hours in a relaxed, supportive studio with instructor Bonnie Dhein.
Open Pottery with Izzie Muehlenkamp
12:00 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Saturday Open Pottery session with instructor Izzie Muehlenkamp! Learn handbuilding and glazing in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome. Please note: Pottery wheel use on Saturdays is limited to advanced throwers only.
Kids Open Art Studio with Cindy Orzel
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | all ages welcome
Drop in and create with us! Each week will feature a variety of fun hands-on art projects for kids and families to enjoy together.
Open Pottery with Izzie Muehlenkamp
10:00 AM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Saturday Open Pottery session with instructor Izzie Muehlenkamp! Learn handbuilding and glazing in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome. Please note: Pottery wheel use on Saturdays is limited to advanced throwers only.
Open Pottery with Izzie & Jackie
5:30 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Open Pottery sessions with instructors Izzie & Jackie! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Open Pottery with Izzie & Jackie
3:00 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Open Pottery sessions with instructors Izzie & Jackie! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Open Pottery with Izzie & Jackie
5:30 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Open Pottery sessions with instructors Izzie & Jackie! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Open Pottery with Izzie & Jackie
3:00 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Open Pottery sessions with instructors Jackie & Izzie! Learn handbuilding, glazing, or wheel techniques in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome.
Sunsets, Water & Reflections in Oil Paint with Bonnie Dhein
2-PART CLASS / SESSION #2
Capture the beauty of glowing sunsets, shimmering water, and rich reflections in this engaging oil painting workshop.
Open Pottery with Izzie Muehlenkamp
12:00 PM SESSION
Explore your creativity in our Saturday Open Pottery session with instructor Izzie Muehlenkamp! Learn handbuilding and glazing in a relaxed studio setting — all skill levels welcome. Please note: Pottery wheel use on Saturdays is limited to advanced throwers only.
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All Olio classes, camps, lessons and workshops are non-refundable unless Olio cancels due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the student will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a credit for the class that is canceled, or (if possible) the option to move into a different class being offered.
Paid student cancellations must occur 48 hours prior to class start time to receive Olio credit.
Service charges are non-refundable.
Previous Classes at Olio
We have been providing first-class art instruction at Olio for years! Have a look at some of the great classes we’ve hosted recently.
Grow with the arts... in our classrooms!
Participants who take classes are eligible to adopt one of our plant babies that we have propagated from one of our "mother plants" at Olio. Just a special gift from us to you in appreciation for continuing to grow with Olio and the arts in Kathleen's Classroom, Pottery Studio & Kipfer Art Studio.