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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.
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.
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.
Beginner Stained Glass Bat with Cindy Orzel
9:00 AM SESSION
Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on beginner class! You’ll learn the complete stained glass process from start to finish while creating your own stained glass bat window hanging—perfect for fall and Halloween!
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.
Beginner Stained Glass Bat with Cindy Orzel
5:30 PM SESSION
Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on beginner class! You’ll learn the complete stained glass process from start to finish while creating your own stained glass bat window hanging—perfect for fall and Halloween!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
One-of-a-Kind Fabric Beads with Christine Herrmann
9:00 AM SESSION
Join instructor Christine Herrmann for a creative exploration of fabric, color, and texture!
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.
One-of-a-Kind Fabric Beads with Christine Herrmann
5:30 PM SESSION
Join instructor Christine Herrmann for a creative exploration of fabric, color, and texture!
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
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.
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.
Knitting for Beginners: A 4-Week Series with Teri Jaeger
4-PART CLASS
Always wanted to learn how to knit? This four-week beginner series with instructor Teri Jaeger will take you from your very first stitch to completing your first knitting project!
Drawing 101 with Bonnie Dhein
2-PART CLASS
Unlock your artistic potential in this two-day drawing class with instructor Bonnie Dhein!
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
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
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.
Mixed Media Landscape Collage with Denise Larson
10:00 AM SESSION
Explore torn paper, watercolor, and stitch to build a textured landscape collage ready to display.
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.
Mixed Media Landscape Collage with Denise Larson
5:30 PM SESSION
Explore torn paper, watercolor, and stitch to build a textured landscape collage ready to display.
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
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.
Portrait Painting Foundations: Drawing & Observation with Bonnie Dhein
4-PART CLASS
Strong portraits begin long before the paint touches the canvas.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
Kids Open Art Studio
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
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
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.
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!
Kids Open Art Studio
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.