Past Classes
Winter 2013 Classes
The Lynden Sculpture Garden offers studio classes for young people in eight-week sessions from September through May. These classes focus on three-dimensional artmaking--though we will also do plenty of painting, drawing and collaging--and make use of Lynden’s special resources: the collection of monumental sculpture and 40 acres of park, lake and woodland. Taught by experienced art educators, classes combine creative expression with an age-appropriate understanding of media, processes and techniques.
This winter we add a four-week session of special offerings:
- an art class for young children taught in French (a collaboration with Alliance Francaise)
- Saturdays in the Trees, a class that integrates ecology and art. Naturalist Naomi Cobb will create a joyful experience outside—using the entire grounds--while leading children in an exploration of different ecosystems and inspiring them to see the winter beauty that surrounds us.
Questions?
Jeremy Stepien, Director of Education
Jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
(414) 446-8481
Eight-Week Winter Session
January 22-March 15, 2013
Tuesday classes run January 22 - March 12
Wednesday classes run January 23 - March 13
Thursday classes run January 24 - March 14
Friday classes run January 25 - March 15
Explorers’ Studio: Environments
Tuesdays, 4-5:30 pm
Ages 6-9
$138 / $114 members
Young artists are inherently motivated to engage in self-directed exploration. This class introduces a new range of materials, processes, and tools, then asks students to apply them to our session theme--environments. Emphasizing freedom to explore processes and materials, we’ll work on projects individually and as a team. We will be carving buckthorn walking sticks, integrating sound into sculptures, and investigating scale with miniature sculpture garden terrariums.
Toyshop
Wednesdays, 1:15-2:15 pm
Ages 4-5
$92 / $76 members
Harking back to a simpler era of handmade games and toys, we will use clay, paint and mixed media to make our own three-dimensional diversions--guaranteed to cure the winter homebound blues.
Sculpture: Materials and Processes
Thursdays, 4-5:30 pm
Ages: 8-12
$138 / $114 members
The process of making sculpture is a mix of creative invention and learned technique. Drawing on Lynden's collection we’ll explore the methods, materials, and ideas that artists use to create sculpture. Projects include casting candles from clay forms and felting merino wool vessels. Deepen your understanding of three-dimensional artmaking as you develop your artistic voice.
Garden Animals
Fridays, 1:15-2:15 pm
Ages: 4-5
$92 / $76 members
Taking Lynden’s collection of animal sculptures as one starting point, and stories about animals as another, we will use paint, clay and mixed media collage to explore our favorite animals.
Four-Week Winter Session
Four consecutive Saturdays
February 16-March 9, 2013
Les P’tits Artisans
In collaboration with the Alliance Franḉaise
Please note: The Alliance is handling registration for this camp. Visit http://afmilwaukee.org or call 414-431-0943 for registration and discounts.
Saturdays, 9-10 am
Ages 4-6
$75
Immerse yourself in creative projects inspired by French songs and stories—all while learning French! You will experience the French-speaking world while making new friends and acquiring new concepts about the world through language. No prior experience of French necessary, but all levels welcome.
Story Tiles for Adults
Saturdays, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
$100 / $85 members
All materials included.
Challenge yourself to tell your story in a new way--visually. Narrative art forms have been with us since people began painting in caves and pop up today in comic books and graphic novels. Ceramicist and teacher Heather Eiden invites you to hone your skills as you tell your story, storyboard it, and carve it into four unique story tiles that you’ll take home in a handmade carrying pouch at the end of four weeks. Eiden created story tiles as an interactive storytelling tool and game. All skill levels welcome. Heather will be exhibiting her story tiles as part of her Master’s thesis project at Concordia University in the spring, and invites you to exhibit your tiles alongside hers.
Saturdays in the Trees
Saturdays, 1-3 pm
Ages 8-10
$92 / $76 members
Come explore, play and build in the secret back acres of the Lynden Sculpture Garden with naturalist Naomi Cobb. Find evidence of the animals that hide out in the garden’s woods, observe how they survive winter, build your own shelter and sculpt your own woodland animal. On extra cold days we can snuggle in to hear traditional stories about winter and bring our artmaking inside. Special snow activities are possible!
Watch our calendar for weekend family workshops and adult workshops throughout the year.
Registration, Fees & Policies
Registration
Enrollment is limited, please register early. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. You may 
register online, or drop off/mail/fax/email registration form and full payment to:
Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Fax: 414-446-8492
Email: jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
You will receive a confirmation via email with additional information.
Fees
Class fees include supplies and admission to the sculpture garden on the day of each session. Save on registration by becoming a Lynden Sculpture Garden member.
Sibling/Buddy Discount
Register for a studio class with a friend or sibling who is new to the Lynden Sculpture Garden and you each receive a $10 discount. Registrations must be submitted together; students do not need to register for the same class to receive the discount.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to any student; awards are need based. For more information, contact Jeremy Stepien at (414) 446-8481 or jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org.
Refund Policy
There is a $15 administrative fee for all refunds. No refunds are given after the first day of class.
Cancellation Policy
If a class is filled to capacity, or cancelled due to low enrollment, your tuition will be refunded in full.
For an archive of past class sessions, click here.
Fall 2012 Studio Classes
The Lynden Sculpture Garden offers studio classes for young people in eight-week sessions from September through May. These classes focus on three-dimensional artmaking-- though we will also do plenty of painting, drawing and collaging--and make use of Lynden’s special resources: the collection of monumental sculpture and 40 acres of park, lake and woodland. Taught by experienced art educators, classes combine creative expression with an age-appropriate understanding of media, processes and techniques.
This fall, we’re beginning to offer weekly studio classes for adults, too.
New this semester
- A Materials and Processes class on Wednesday mornings—perfect for homeschoolers.
- Coracle Craft, a parent/child boat-building workshop that meets for three consecutive Saturdays.
- Watercolor at Lynden, our first weekly studio class for adults.
Become a member of the Lynden Sculpture Garden today to receive a discount on class registration.
Download a registration form here.
Download a Fall 2012 Class Brochure here.
To find out more about our School's Out Workshops, click here.
Questions?
Jeremy Stepien, Director of Education
Jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
(414) 446-8481
Eight-Week Fall Session
Saturday workshop runs September 22 - October 6 (3 sessions)
Tuesday classes run September 25 - November 13
Wednesday classes run September 26 - November 14
Thursday classes run September 27 - November 15
Friday classes run September 28 - November 16 (7 sessions; no class Oct. 26)
CHILDREN
Explorers’ Studio: Environments
Tuesdays, 4-5:30 pm
Ages 6-9
$138 / $114 members
Young artists are inherently motivated to engage in self-directed exploration. This class introduces a new range of materials, processes, and tools, then asks students to apply them to our session theme--environments. Emphasizing freedom to explore processes and materials, we’ll work on projects individually and as a team. We will be carving buckthorn walking sticks, building a citadel in the garden, and investigating scale with miniature sculpture garden terrariums.
Sculpture: Materials and Processes
Two times!
Wednesdays, 9:30-11 am
Thursdays, 4-5:30 pm
Ages: 8-12
$138 / $114 members
The process of making sculpture is a mix of creative invention and learned technique. Drawing on Lynden's collection we’ll explore the methods, materials, and ideas that artists use to create sculpture. Projects include casting candles from clay forms and felting merino wool vessels. Deepen your understanding of three-dimensional artmaking as you develop your artistic voice.
Garden Animals
Wednesdays, 1:15-2:15 pm
Ages: 4-5
$92 / $76 members
Taking Lynden’s collection of animal sculptures as one starting point, and stories about animals as another, we will use paint, clay and mixed media collage to explore our favorite animals.
PARENTS AND CHILDREN
Coracle Craft: A Boat-Building Workshop for Parents and Children
3 Saturdays, September 22 - October 6
12:30-4:30 pm
For ages 11-15 accompanied by an adult
$200 adult + child/$175 members; additional child is $50
The coracle is a lightweight, shallow-draft fishing boat that floats on the water like a cork. Join us this fall for an outdoor adventure as we use the materials at hand and traditional construction methods (the coracle dates back thousands of years) to make coracles: weaving a willow frame, skinning the boat with canvas, and carving a paddle. Friends and family are invited on the final Saturday to watch as we test our coracles’ seaworthiness in a voyage across the small pond.
This is a collaborative workshop, with each parent/child team building their own coracle. Much of the work will be done outside (weather permitting).
Watch our calendar for weekend family workshops throughout the year.
ADULTS
Watercolor at Lynden
Fridays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
(7 sessions; no class October 26)
Instructor: Jeremy Stepien
$168 / $140 members
In this introduction to the basics of transparent watercolor, I will demonstrate techniques and introduce approaches to composition that will strengthen your method. We’ll be taking advantage of Lynden’s natural areas, painting in the garden whenever possible. This class provides an open learning environment for beginners or those looking for a weekly studio painting opportunity. Some drawing experience helpful, but not required. Supplies included, though you’re welcome to bring your own.
More adult workshops:
October 21: Put Your Muse to Work with Thea Kovac
November 10: Silk Scarf Painting with Kelly Lahl
Registration, Fees & Policies
Registration
Enrollment is limited, please register early. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop off/mail/fax/email registration form and full payment to:
Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Fax: 414-446-8492
Email: jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
You will receive a confirmation via email with additional information.
Fees
Class fees include supplies and admission to the sculpture garden on the day of each session. Save on registration by becoming a Lynden Sculpture Garden member.
Camper Discount
Summer 2012 campers receive a 10% discount if they register by September 11, 2012.
Sibling/Buddy Discount
Register for a studio class with a friend or sibling who is new to the Lynden Sculpture Garden and you each receive a $10 discount. Registrations must be submitted together; students do not need to register for the same class to receive the discount.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to any student; awards are need based. For more information, contact Jeremy Stepien at (414) 446-8481 or jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org.
Refund Policy
There is a $15 administrative fee for all refunds. No refunds are given after the first day of class.
Cancellation Policy
If a class is filled to capacity, or cancelled due to low enrollment, your tuition will be refunded in full.
Spring 2012 Studio Classes
The Lynden Sculpture Garden offers studio classes for young people in eight-week sessions from September through May. These classes focus on three-dimensional artmaking-- though we will also do plenty of painting, drawing and collaging--and make use of Lynden’s special resources: the collection of monumental sculpture and 40 acres of park, lake and woodland. Taught by experienced art educators, classes combine creative expression with an age-appropriate understanding of media, processes and techniques.
New this semester!
- We introduce our first Saturday workshop series, Coracle Craft: A Boat Building Workshop, which will meet four consecutive Saturdays beginning April 28.
- Alliance Française offers Les Amis Débutants, an introductory French class for children on Tuesday afternoons.
Become a member of the Lynden Sculpture Garden today to receive a discount on class registration.
Download a registration form here.
Download a Spring 2012 Class Brochure here.
Questions?
Jeremy Stepien, Director of Education
Jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
(414) 446-8481
Eight-Week Spring Session
Tuesday classes run March 20 - May 15 (no class April 10)
Thursday classes run March 22 - May 17 (no class April 12)
Saturday workshop April 28 - May 19 (4 sessions)
Make It New
Tuesdays, 4-5:30 pm
Ages: 6-9
$138 / $114 members
We are surrounded by everyday items we no longer use. Employing a variety of processes, we will transform these abandoned objects into functional sculptures—things we can use. Cast reclaimed crayons into sculptures you can draw with, design assemblages that double as lampshades, and make pop-up artist books with pull-strip animations from found papers. With a focus on creative, open-ended design, this class inspires the maker within.
Garden Animals
Thursdays, 1:15-2:15 pm
Ages: 3-5
$92 / $76 members
Taking Lynden’s collection of animal sculptures as one starting point, and stories about animals as another, we will use paint, clay and mixed media collage to explore our favorite animals.
Sculptor’s Process III
Thursdays, 4-5:30 pm
Ages: 9-12
$138 / $114 members
The process of making sculpture is a mix of creative invention and learned technique. Drawing on Lynden's collection we’ll explore the methods, materials, and ideas that artists use to create sculpture. Projects include sculpting clay forms for casting wax candles and making felted wool vessels. Deepen your understanding of three-dimensional artmaking as you develop your artistic voice. (New students welcome--previous Sculptor’s Process classes are not a prerequisite for this class.)
Saturday Workshop
Coracle Craft: A Boat Building Workshop
4 Saturdays, April 28 - May 19
9 am-12 noon
Ages: 9-14
$150 / $135 members
The coracle is a lightweight, shallow-draft fishing boat that floats on the water like a cork. Join us this spring for an outdoor adventure as we use the materials at hand and traditional construction methods (the coracle dates back thousands of years) to make our own coracle: weaving a willow frame, skinning the boat with canvas, and carving a paddle. Friends and family are invited on the final Saturday to watch as we test the coracle’s seaworthiness in a voyage across the small pond.
This is a collaborative workshop, with all participants working together to build a single coracle, and will be limited to five participants. The coracle will remain on view at Lynden during the summer. Much of the work will be done outside (weather permitting).
Alliance Française at Lynden
Les Amis Débutants
Tuesdays, 4-5 pm
Ages 7-12
$135
Visit http://afmilwaukee.org or call 414-431-0943 for registration and discounts; registration opens at the end of February for the spring session.
Children who are new to French will learn basic vocabulary and expressions through a variety of activities that will introduce them to the cultures of the French-speaking world. After this course, children will be ready to integrate into other children’s courses at the Alliance Française.
Registration, Fees & Policies
Registration
Enrollment is limited, please register early. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop off/mail/fax/email registration form and full payment to:
Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Fax: 414-446-8492
Email: jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
You will receive a confirmation via email with additional information.
Fees
Class fees include supplies and admission to the sculpture garden on the day of each session. Save on registration by becoming a Lynden Sculpture Garden member.
Continuing Student Discount
Students continuing from our winter session of studio classes receive a 10% discount if they register by March 6, 2012.
Sibling/Buddy Discount
Register for a studio class with a friend or sibling who is new to the Lynden Sculpture Garden and you each receive a $10 discount. Registrations must be submitted together; students do not need to register for the same class to receive the discount.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to any student; awards are need based. For more information, contact Jeremy Stepien at (414) 446-8481 or jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org.
Refund Policy
There is a $15 administrative fee for all refunds. No refunds are given after the first day of class.
Cancellation Policy
If a class is filled to capacity, or cancelled due to low enrollment, your tuition will be refunded in full.
For an archive of past class sessions, click here.
Winter 2012 Studio Classes
The Lynden Sculpture Garden offers studio classes for young people in eight-week sessions from September through May. These classes focus on three-dimensional artmaking--though we will also do plenty of painting, drawing and collaging--and make use of Lynden’s special resources: the collection of monumental sculpture and 40 acres of park, lake and woodland. Taught by experienced art educators, classes combine creative expression with an age-appropriate understanding of media, processes and techniques.
New this semester! Our partner Alliance Française will offer Les Amis, a beginning French class for children aged 7-12 on Saturday mornings. This is a perfect opportunity for your child to learn French while their younger sibling is in the art studio, or to make it a morning at Lynden with Les Amis followed by Art Explorers. Details below.
Become a member of the Lynden Sculpture Garden today to receive a discount on class registration.
Download a registration form here.
Download a Winter 2012 Class Brochure here.
Questions?
Jeremy Stepien, Director of Education
Jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
(414) 446-8481
Eight-Week Winter Session
Tuesday classes run January 17 – March 6
Thursday classes run January 19 – March 8
Saturday classes run January 21 – March 10
Make It New
Tuesdays, 4 pm – 5:30 pm
Ages: 6 - 9
$138 / $114 members
We are surrounded by everyday items we no longer use. Employing a variety of processes, we will transform these abandoned objects into functional sculptures—things we can use. Cast reclaimed crayons into sculptures you can draw with, design assemblages that double as lampshades, and make pop-up artist books with pull-strip animations from found papers. With a focus on creative, open-ended design, this class inspires the maker within.
Garden Animals
Thursdays, 1:15- 2:15pm
Ages: 3 - 5
$92 / $76 members
Taking Lynden’s collection of animal sculptures as one starting point, and stories about animals as another, we will use paint, clay and mixed media collage to explore our favorite animals.
Sculptor’s Process II
Thursdays, 4 pm- 5:30 pm
Ages: 9 -12
$138 / $114 members
The process of making sculpture is a mix of creative invention and learned technique. Drawing on Lynden's collection we’ll explore the methods, materials, and ideas that artists use to create sculpture. Projects include wax modeling, kinetic whirligig sculptures, and carving from vermiculite-plaster block. Deepen your understanding of three-dimensional artmaking as you develop your artistic voice. (New students welcome--Sculptor’s Process I is not a prerequisite for this class.)
The Bremen Town Musicians & Other Tales
Saturdays, 9 am -10 am
Ages 4-7
$92 / $76 members
Join us for an hour of exploratory art projects inspired by stories. Starting with the Bremen Town Musicians (conveniently illustrated by a sculpture at Lynden) and moving through other favorites, we will use paint, clay, and mixed media collage to tell our own tales.
Art Explorers: Materials & Processes
Saturdays, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Ages: 7 -12
$138 / $114 members
Young artists are inherently motivated to engage in self-directed exploration. This class introduces a range of materials and processes--ink drawing, clay building, found-object collage, wax modeling and sewing--and then asks students to investigate them with the freedom to design independently. We will discuss project ideas as a group and share our work at the end of each session.
Alliance Française at Lynden
Les Amis
Saturdays, 9-10 am
Ages: 7-12
$135
Visit http://afmilwaukee.org or call 414-431-0943 for registration and discounts; registration opens the week after Thanksgiving.
Based on a new pedagogical method, Smart Steps to French, children will discover French language and culture, basic grammar and vocabulary through interactive and stimulating stories, songs, projects and educational games. The emphasis is on oral communication, with the introduction to reading and writing of simple vocabulary. Textbook required.
Registration, Fees & Policies
Registration
Enrollment is limited, please register early. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop off/mail/fax/email registration form and full payment to:
Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Fax: 414-446-8492
Email: jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
You will receive a confirmation via email with additional information.
Fees
Class fees include supplies and admission to the sculpture garden on the day of each session. Save on registration by becoming a Lynden Sculpture Garden member.
Continuing Student Discount
Students continuing from the fall session of studio classes receive a 10% discount.
Sibling/Buddy Discount
Register for a studio class with a friend or sibling who is new to the Lynden Sculpture Garden and you each receive a $10 discount. Registrations must be submitted together; students do not need to register for the same class to receive the discount.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to any student; awards are need based. For more information, contact Jeremy Stepien at (414) 446-8481 or jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org.
Refund Policy
There is a $15 administrative fee for all refunds. No refunds are given after the first day of class.
Cancellation Policy
If a class is filled to capacity, or cancelled due to low enrollment, your tuition will be refunded in full.
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Fall 2011 Studio Classes
This fall, the Lynden Sculpture Garden is launching its first session of studio classes for young people. These classes focus on three-dimensional artmaking-- though we will also do plenty of painting, drawing and collaging--and make use of Lynden’s special resources: the collection of monumental sculpture and 40 acres of park, lake and woodland. Taught by experienced art educators, classes combine creative expression with an age-appropriate understanding of media, processes and techniques.
Become a member of the Lynden Sculpture Garden today to receive a discount on class registration.
Download a registration form here.
To find out more about our School's Out Workshops, click here.
Questions?
Jeremy Stepien, Director of Education
Jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
(414) 446-8481
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Eight-Week Fall Session
Thursday classes run September 29-November 17
Saturday classes run October 1-November 19
The Bremen Town Musicians & Other Tales
Thursdays, 1:15-2:15 pm
Saturdays, 9 am -10 am
Ages: 4 & 5
$92 / $76 members
Join us for an hour of exploratory art projects inspired by stories. Starting with the Bremen Town Musicians (conveniently illustrated by a sculpture at Lynden) and moving through other favorites, we will use paint, clay, and mixed media collage to tell our own tales.
Make It New
Saturdays, 10:30 am-12 pm
Ages: 6 - 9
$138 / $114 members
We are surrounded by everyday items we no longer use. Employing a variety of processes, we will transform these abandoned objects into functional sculptures—things we can use. Cast reclaimed crayons into sculptures you can draw with, design assemblages that double as lampshades, and make an artist journal from found papers. With a focus on creative, open-ended design, this class inspires the maker within.
Sculptor's Process
Thursdays, 4 pm-5:30 pm
Ages: 9-12
$138 / $114 members
The process of making sculpture is a mix of creative invention and learned technique. Drawing on Lynden's collection we’ll explore the methods, materials, and ideas that artists use to create sculpture. Projects include beeswax carving, casting multiples, and building a geodesic dome. Deepen your understanding of three-dimensional artmaking as you develop your artistic voice.
Registration, Fees & Policies
Registration
Enrollment is limited, please register early. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop off/mail/fax/email registration form and full payment to:
Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217
Fax: 414-446-8492
Email: jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org
You will receive a confirmation via email with additional information.
Fees
Class fees include supplies and admission to the sculpture garden on the day of each session. Save on registration by becoming a Lynden Sculpture Garden member.
Camper Discount
Summer 2011 campers receive a 10% discount if they register by September 6, 2011.
Sibling/Buddy Discount
Register for a studio class with a friend or sibling who is new to the Lynden Sculpture Garden and you each receive a $10 discount. Registrations must be submitted together; students do not need to register for the same class to receive the discount.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to any student; awards are need based. For more information, contact Jeremy Stepien at (414) 446-8481 or jstepien@lyndensculpturegarden.org.
Refund Policy
There is a $15 administrative fee for all refunds. No refunds are given after the first day of class.
Cancellation Policy
If a class is filled to capacity, or cancelled due to low enrollment, your tuition will be refunded in full.