Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden.

Join amateur astronomer Robert Powell for another evening of stargazing at Lynden. We will begin with a brief talk at 7 pm that introduces the principles of the telescope, advice on borrowing and buying telescopes, and a few of Rob's favorite astronomy books. At 7:30 pm we will move outdoors for a look at Neptune and Jupiter, the Ring Nebula, the Great Globular Cluster and, if the light pollution isn't too bad, the Andromeda Galaxy.

You are welcome to bring your own telescope, but don't worry if you don't have one--Rob will provide a 11" Schmidt-Cassegrain or 13" Newtonian telescope. Dress appropriately for the outdoors.

About Robert Powell

Robert Powell is an amateur astronomer and member of the Northern Cross Science Foundation, an astronomy outreach organization in Milwaukee's North Shore. In 2003, he was one of six people in Wisconsin to be appointed to NASA's Saturn Observation Campaign. The international outreach program of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory was designed to engage youth in the excitement of astronomy.

A Workshop with Linda Wervey Vitamvas

Fee: $85/ $75 members (all materials included)

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Working in clay is deeply satisfying, and making pottery allows one to explore aesthetics and function simultaneously. In this workshop we will take the bowl from start to finish, using porcelain as our clay material. We will learn three simple techniques: coiling, pinching, and using a slump mold. To finish, we will embellish our three bowl forms with surface decoration using texturing techniques and brushwork. The pots will then be fired with a clear glaze to protect the surface and make them functional.

Bring a bag lunch and beverages and dress for studio work as well as the outdoors. We’ll be making use of Lynden’s 40 beautiful acres during our breaks, weather permitting.

You will need to return at a later date to pick up your pots.

About Linda Wervey Vitamvas

Linda Wervey Vitamvas earned her B.S. in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and practiced psychiatric, obstetrical and surgical nursing before returning to UWM for her M.F.A. Vitamvas has won awards in the 2009 Wisconsin Biennial, Forward: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now, and the 2005 and 2010 Kohler Eight Counties exhibitions. Her work has been featured in the 2010 Wisconsin Triennial at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and in solo exhibitions at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend and at the Wisconsin Academy’s James Watrous Gallery in Madison. She has also exhibited at the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Villa Terrace Decorative Art Museum as well as in ceramic arts exhibitions nationally. Linda Wervey Vitamvas has been an artist-in-residence at the Lynden Sculpture Garden; you may read more about her residency here.

A Workshop with Linda Wervey Vitamvas

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Fee: $85/ $75 members (all materials included)

Registration: Space is limited; advanced registration required. If you prefer to register by phone, please call 414-446-8794. You may also be interested in Ceramic Handbuilding: Porcelain Bowls with Linda Wervey Vitamvas, November 10, 10 am-4 pm.

Working in clay is deeply satisfying, and making pottery allows one to explore aesthetics and function simultaneously. In Trays, Tiles, and Trivets we will work with porcelain slabs. The focus will be on different surface decoration techniques such as stencils, image transfer, various carving methods, and adding underglazes for color. With changes in scale and minor additions our flat designs will magically turn into functional trays, tiles and trivets. Bring textures and objects to press into the clay as well as images and designs that you would like to see take form on your pieces. They will then be fired and finished with a clear glaze to protect the surface and make them functional. Those attending more than one workshop will find plenty to do each time.

Bring a bag lunch and beverages and dress for studio work as well as the outdoors. We’ll be making use of Lynden’s 40 beautiful acres during our breaks, weather permitting.

You will need to return at a later date to pick up your pieces.

About Linda Wervey Vitamvas

Linda Wervey Vitamvas earned her B.S. in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and practiced psychiatric, obstetrical and surgical nursing before returning to UWM for her M.F.A. Vitamvas has won awards in the 2009 Wisconsin Biennial, Forward: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now, and the 2005 and 2010 Kohler Eight Counties exhibitions. Her work has been featured in the 2010 Wisconsin Triennial at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and in solo exhibitions at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend and at the Wisconsin Academy’s James Watrous Gallery in Madison. She has also exhibited at the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Villa Terrace Decorative Art Museum as well as in ceramic arts exhibitions nationally. Linda Wervey Vitamvas has been an artist-in-residence at the Lynden Sculpture Garden; you may read more about her residency here.

A Workshop with Todd Dybul, CYT, RYT

Fee: $44/$40 members
Registration: Space is very limited; advance registration required.

Add an entirely new dimension to a beginning or existing yoga practice.

Tree yoga is a creative form of yoga practice that employs a specially designed yoga sling suspended from one of our friends in nature--the tree. We’ll learn to engage the breath and explore a gentle fusion of traditional and tree yoga-specific postures with the slings, including suspended back bends, forward folds and inversions that calm the mind and enhance flexibility, strength and balance--all while simply having fun.

All abilities welcome, however, not recommended for those unable to take inverted positions. All participants will be encouraged to move safely and to take postures suited to the level of their ability.

About Todd Dybul

Todd Dybul is a Certified Yoga Therapist, Yoga Durango/Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Program; a Registered Yoga Teacher. He has aligned a lifetime passion for eastern philosophy and movement arts with a path of teaching others through yoga therapy, tai chi, reiki, meditation mentoring and eastern movement instruction. More information: www.yogawerx.com

A workshop with David Moss

Registration is now closed.

Fee: $110/$99 members (all materials included)

Registration: Space is limited; advance registration required. If you prefer to register by phone, give us a call at 414-446-8794.

Lynden is offering a series of holiday giftmaking workshops between November 22 and December 14. They range from simple activities suitable for families with smaller children to more advanced workshops for adults. To enhance the celebratory spirit, we will have light refreshments available for participants. Whether you are making a gift for yourself or another, these workshops should provide a cheerful atmosphere for art making as we head into winter. To see a complete list of holiday giftmaking workshops, visit our Workshops page.

The warm glow of an illuminated paper lamp is magical and comforting. Choosing from a variety of handmade papers and gathered natural materials, each student will construct a simple, beautiful, fully functional lamp. Basic lamp wiring will be taught as part of this course, and all materials are provided.

About David Moss

David Moss is a physician and artist who has been making lamps out of paper and natural materials for more than 15 years. He has been an invited artist at the Mallard Island Individual Artist Retreat in Rainy Lake, Minnesota. He is enchanted by the alchemy that transforms ordinary paper into an object of glowing beauty with a flip of a switch. Over the years, his lampmaking practice has developed in two directions. One is the zen-like pursuit of simplicity, resulting in healing lamps that he gives away. The other is the creation of one-of-a kind table and floor lamps, sconces, and large illuminated sculptures.

You can see more examples of David's work here.

A Workshop with Jamie Lea Bertsch

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Fee: $85/$75 members (all materials included)
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Shibori is an ancient Japanese resist-dye technique that involves creasing, folding, binding, and knotting to create beautiful patterns. In this workshop, you'll begin by making the dyes (some of them sourced from your own kitchen or garden), and will then learn the basics of Shibori to make a scarf or set of striking tea towels.

Bring a bag lunch and beverages and dress for the outdoors. We’ll be making use of Lynden’s 40 beautiful acres during our breaks, weather permitting. We have aprons, but please wear clothes suitable for artmaking.

About Jamie Lea Bertsch

Jamie Lea Bertsch is a maker. Whether itʼs creating pattern, knitting, arranging flowers, or experimenting with natural dyes—making by hand is her favorite thing to do. She swoons over combinations of color, texture and pattern. Bertsch received her MFA in Fibers from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a BFA in Graphic Design and Printmaking from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She has traveled abroad, teaching art in Mae Sai, Thailand. Her design work has been featured in Domino Magazine and Wisconsin Bride, and she has shown her work at Lillstreet Gallery in Chicago and the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden. Younger children should work with an adult.

Lynden is offering a series of holiday giftmaking workshops between November 22 and December 14. They range from simple activities suitable for families with smaller children to more advanced workshops for adults. To enhance the celebratory spirit, we will have light refreshments available for participants. Whether you are making a gift for yourself or another, these workshops should provide a cheerful atmosphere for art making as we head into winter. To see a complete list of holiday giftmaking workshops, visit our Workshops page.

Give the gift of the sculpture garden--or at least a tiny bit of it. Holiday season is upon us and we will be making terrariums—miniature environments— that will recall warmer seasons when displayed on your windowsill. Choose among small glass bottles and vials to create your own unique, hand-made gift. Select dried materials that require no attention or construct a living terrarium that will grow with your care. (Note that living terrariums require at least 8 hours of indirect sunlight and water 3-5 times a week.) Package your windowsill garden with a Lynden membership for a gift that lasts all year long.

Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden. Younger children should work with an adult.

The Lynden Sculpture Garden is home to many trees, their great variety a legacy of Harry Bradley's interest in tree collecting. We will use some of this wood to make our own wooden beads by carving and drilling. Once you have made a set, string them into a bracelet, necklace, or keychain to take home or give as a gift.

Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden. Younger children should work with an adult.

Winter is coming and the days are getting shorter--a perfect time to make a colorful suncatcher from a garland of pressed foliage. Choose from the natural materials we have on hand or collect your own leaves from the grounds to create your own unique composition. Take your suncatcher home and hang it in a sunny window to bring some color into the dark winter months.

Free to members or with admission to the sculpture garden. Younger children should work with an adult.

In a world of digital messaging, surprise a friend with a handmade card in their mailbox. Armed with an array of mixed media tools and craft papers we’ll create handmade cards and envelopes from start to finish. Bring an address for your artwork and we’ll provide the stamp. Drop by the art studio for this all-ages workshop that is sure to brighten someone’s day.