Wisconsin Makers to Offer Open Art Workshops

Open art workshops will be taking place in Whitewater on two Tuesdays in both September and October.

They are set for 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 15 and 29 and Oct. 13 and 27 at Wisconsin Makers, 200 E. Clay St in Whitewater.

Classes include copper enameling, copper tooling with fire color, wet or dry felting, wool appliqué (embellishing clothing with wool) and fabric collage (making book covers, pouches, clothing patches and so on).

Leani Schoor

The fee for each session is $25, materials included, with payment that night. Register for the class of your choice by calling instructor Leani Schoor at (608) 421-4078 or emailing her at leanischoor@gmail.com.

Having earned her bachelor of science degree in art education and master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Schoor taught art at Jefferson High School for 38 years. She is the owner of Studio 2154 in Madison.

Located at the corner of East Clay and Wisconsin streets in Whitewater, Wisconsin Makers is a makerspace or community workshop. The building is accessible and air-conditioned. 

Information submitted by Christine Spangler

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