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Ceramic Holiday Ornaments with Mary Mertes
2-PART CLASS
Create your own set of nine handmade holiday ornaments in this two-part class!
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 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.
Pair of Ceramic Trees with Mary Mertes
2-PART CLASS
Join instructor Mary Mertes for this festive and creative two-part pottery project!
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 Open Pottery sessions.
Tempered Glass Tie-Dye Tray with Cindy Orzel
3-PART CLASS
Do you love the vibrant, playful look of tie-dye? Join instructor Cindy Orzel to create your own one-of-a-kind serving tray — no two are alike!
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 Open Pottery sessions.
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 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.
Holiday Kids Camp: Needle Felt a Clever Clutch Bag! with Jeanne Weymouth
AGES 9-14
In this fun and creative class, kids will learn the art of needle felting as they design and craft their very own wool clutch bag!
Holiday Kids Camp: Frame It: Watercolor by Kids! with Jeanne Weymouth
AGES 5-8
Imagine the excitement as young artists create and frame their very own watercolor masterpiece!
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 Open Pottery 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 Open Pottery sessions.
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 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 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.
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 Open Pottery 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 Open Pottery sessions.
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 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.
Holiday Kids Camp: Beads, Buttons & Whimsical Jewelry with Jeanne Weymouth
AGES 5-8
In this camp, kids will dive into a world of color and creativity as they combine beads and buttons to design wonderfully simple, one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Holiday Kids Camp: Creating Paper Beads for Playful Jewelry with Jeanne Weymouth
AGES 9-14
Discover the timeless art of paper bead making!
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.
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 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 Open Pottery sessions.
Charcoal Portraits with Stephen Senechal
4-PART CLASS
Create a striking 9"x12" charcoal portrait as Steven guides you step by step through the drawing process. Each week, you’ll build upon your work—learning how to sketch proportions, add shading and highlights, and bring your subject’s features to life.
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.
Design a Walking Stick with Sonya Coppo
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on workshop! Design and decorate your very own walking stick—whether you want a functional hiking companion or a striking conversation piece.
Mosaic Coasters with Cindy Orzel
2-PART CLASS / 10:00 AM SESSION
Create a stunning set of four coasters with artist and instructor Cindy Orzel!
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.
Hooked Christmas Ornaments with Heart of Wisconsin Rug Hooking Guild
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
The Heart of Wisconsin Rug Hooking Guild is bringing their craft (and holiday cheer) to Olio!
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.
Watercolor Wonders with Dawn Olson
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Dawn as she guides you through composition, drawing, and color choices while creating a cheerful 12x18 fall still life.
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 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 Open Pottery sessions.
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.
Boo! Spooky Thrifted Art with Heather Bailey (Private)
PRIVATE CLASS
Back by popular demand! Get ready for a lighthearted night of creativity, laughter, and spooky vibes as you join artist and instructor Heather Bailey for a fun fall workshop. You’ll transform ordinary thrifted art into spooktacular Halloween-themed wall decor using acrylic paint and collage techniques.
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.
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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.