Classes and Programs
We offer a variety of classes and programs designed to grow our students’ creativity!
Creativity comes in many forms, and we seek to offer a varied list of opportunities for children, teens, and adults in our community throughout the year.
Whether it is painting or drawing, pottery, sewing or knitting, cooking, acting, STEAM or creating digital art, our experienced instructors will guide students through these enjoyable educational programs, enriching the lives of those who take them.
Registering for Classes:
Click on Learn More to read the course description, learn about the instructor, and add the class to your cart. You will be prompted to fill out a registration form for each class as it is added. Multiple courses and student registrations can be added to the cart in a single transaction.
Every participant needs a registration form on file for each course they are enrolled in.
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Monday, October 12th
Class Times: 1:00- 3:00 pm or 5:30-7:30 pm (Choose Class Time)
Hours of Instruction: 2
Ages: Adult
Registration Deadline: September 28th
Create two beautiful 7 oz. soy candles in this fun, hands-on workshop! You'll learn the basics of candle making while choosing two different fragrances to create a unique scent for each candle. Your finished candles feature natural soy wax and wood wicks for a cozy ambiance. By the end of class, you'll take home two handcrafted candles, perfect to enjoy yourself or give as gifts.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class.
Thursday & Friday, October 15 & 16
Class Times: 5:30-7:00 pm
Hours of Instruction: 3
Ages: 4th Grade-Adult
Fourth through Sixth Grade must attend with an adult – Please register as one. You will be working on one pumpkin. The adult should be ready to assist the child.
Registration Deadline: September 28th
Experience the excitement of creating a stunning carved pumpkin just like the ones featured at Halloween on Main! Local artist Jim Miller will guide participants through the process of transferring a design onto a pumpkin and carving it to create an eye-catching masterpiece with that signature Halloween glow.
Each participant will complete a beautifully carved pumpkin that will be displayed in Waupaca Town Square as part of Halloween on Main celebration.
Please Note: Due to the use of carving tools, this workshop is open only to participants in 4th grade and older. Be sure to follow the Arts Hub website and social media for additional Halloween-themed classes and family-friendly activities designed especially for younger children.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class.
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 27 & 28
Class Times: 5:30-7:00
Hours of Instruction: 3
Ages: 4th Grade-Adult
Fourth through Sixth Grade must attend with an adult – Please register as one. You will be working on one pumpkin. The adult should be ready to assist the child.
Registration Deadline: September 28th
Experience the excitement of creating a stunning carved pumpkin just like the ones featured at Halloween on Main! Local artist Jim Miller will guide participants through the process of transferring a design onto a pumpkin and carving it to create an eye-catching masterpiece with that signature Halloween glow.
Each participant will complete a beautifully carved pumpkin that will be displayed in Waupaca Town Square as part of Halloween on Main celebration.
Please Note: Due to the use of carving tools, this workshop is open only to participants in 4th grade and older. Be sure to follow the Arts Hub website and social media for additional Halloween-themed classes and family-friendly activities designed especially for younger children.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class.
Monday, November 2nd
Class Times: 1:00- 3:00 pm or 5:30-7:30 pm (Choose Preferred Class time below)
Number of Instruction Hours: 2
Ages: Adults
Registration Deadline: October 10
In this class, you will create a holiday watercolor-themed painting. The final painting will be framed and ready for you to decorate your home or give as a gift.
All supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. This project is for all skill levels. Join us as we explore watercolor basics. We will work with blending colors, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, wet on dry and adding your own unique style. Two instructors will be available to help you throughout the class.
We always have a great time.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
(No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class date.)
Monday, November 2nd
Class Times: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Number of Instruction Hours: 2
Ages: Intergenerational, 8+
Class Fee Includes: Supplies, Glazing, and Firing.
Registration Deadline: October 20
Create, connect, and make something special together! Participants of all ages will learn the fun technique of sgraffito, decorating clay by carving through layers of color to reveal a unique design.
Create beautiful ornaments to keep, share, or give as gifts. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity and enjoy making memories together!
Class fee includes: clay (enough to make 3-4 ornaments), glazing, and firing. Your finished pieces will be ready for pickup in approximately 2-3 weeks, just in time for the Holidays and gift-giving. We’ll email you when your pieces are ready!
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
(No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first-class date.)
Tuesdays, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1 & 8 (No class Nov 24)
Class Times: 5:00-7:30 pm
Hours of Instruction: 12.5 plus 5 hours of open studio
Ages: 16+
Registration Deadline: October 20
Perfect for beginners and returning students! In this wheel-throwing class, you’ll learn how to center clay, build bowls and mugs, and add volume to your forms. We’ll also cover trimming, glazing, and what happens during the firing process. 5 open studio hours are included with the class to work on your skills on your own. Have some experience already? Feel free to use this as open studio time and get tips from the instructor as needed. All supplies included.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
(No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class date.)
Wednesdays, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2 & 9 (No class Nov 25)
Class Times: 5:30- 7:00 pm
Hours of Instruction: 7.5
Ages: Teen/Adult
Registration Deadline: October 20
NATURE AS INSPIRATION…EXPLORING ABSTRACTION WITH ACRYLICS ON CANVAS
Using Nature as our inspiration, we will open up possibilities for a freer expression without the demand for precision drawing. We will use Nature as our guide while learning the principles of design and color. You will also learn the tricks of the trade for color mixing with acrylic paint. Be prepared to have FUN!!
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
(No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class date.)
Thursdays, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3 & 10 (No class Nov 26)
Class Times: 5:00-7:30 pm
Hours of Instruction: 12.5 plus 5 hours of open studio
Ages: 16+
Registration Deadline: October 20
Perfect for beginners and returning students! In this wheel-throwing class, you’ll learn how to center clay, build bowls and mugs, and add volume to your forms. We’ll also cover trimming, glazing, and what happens during the firing process. 5 open studio hours are included with the class to work on your skills on your own. Have some experience already? Feel free to use this as open studio time and get tips from the instructor as needed. All supplies included.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
(No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class date.)
Monday, November 9th
Class Times: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Number of Instruction Hours: 2
Ages: Intergenerational, 8+
Class Fee Includes: Supplies, Glazing, and Firing.
Registration Deadline: October 20
Create, connect, and make something special together! Participants of all ages will learn the fun technique of sgraffito, decorating clay by carving through layers of color to reveal a unique design.
Create beautiful ornaments to keep, share, or give as gifts. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity and enjoy making memories together!
Class fee includes: clay (enough to make 3-4 ornaments), glazing, and firing. Your finished pieces will be ready for pickup in approximately 2-3 weeks, just in time for the Holidays and gift-giving. We’ll email you when your pieces are ready!
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
(No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first-class date.)
Thursday, November 12th
Class Times: 5:30-6:30 pm
Number of Instruction Hours: 1
Age of Student: Adult
Registration Deadline: October 20
Dress up your next party with custom glass swizzle sticks! In this class, students will learn to cut and layer fusible glass into unique objects for stirring their favorite drinks. No experience necessary, but closed-toe shoes are required. Students can expect to make 4 swizzle sticks in this class.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class.
November 12, 13 & 19
Class Times: 1:00- 3:30 pm
Hours of Instruction: 7.5
Ages: Adults
Registration Deadline: October 20
Create a festive jingle bell from clay using your own hands and creativity! Each participant will create 2–3 magical, handmade jingle bells, each approximately 5 inches in size. Learn simple hand-building techniques to shape and decorate your bell, then add your own personal touches with texture and design. Once fired, your finished bells will be ready to bring a little handmade holiday cheer to your home.
Create: Thursday, Nov 12 & Friday, Nov, 13
Glaze: Thursday, Nov 19
No experience necessary. Just come ready to create and get a little dirty!
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
(No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class date.)
Saturday, November 14th
Class Times: 10:00-11:00 am or 12:00-1:00 pm (Choose Class Time)
Number of Instruction Hours: 1
Age of Student: Adult
Registration Deadline: October 20
Dress up your next party with custom glass swizzle sticks! In this class, students will learn to cut and layer fusible glass into unique objects for stirring their favorite drinks. No experience necessary, but closed-toe shoes are required. Students can expect to make 4 swizzle sticks in this class.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class.
Monday, November 16th
Class Times: 5:00- 7:00 pm
Hours of Instruction: 2
Ages: Adults
Registration Deadline: October 20
No time to cook from scratch? Learn how to make the most of a store-bought rotisserie chicken!
In this hands-on class, you’ll turn one chicken into delicious meals, including homemade chicken salad and comforting chicken noodle soup. You’ll prepare the food, then enjoy and share the food you’ve created with your fellow class participants.
Leave with 6 new recipes, time-saving tips, and inspiration for making delicious meals at home.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
(No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class date.)
Monday, November 30th
Class Times: 1:00- 3:00 pm or 5:30-7:30 pm (Choose Class Time)
Hours of Instruction: 2 hours; fee covers materials
Ages: Adult
Registration Deadline: October 20
Get into the holiday spirit and create a beautiful JOY porch sign to welcome family and friends! In this festive, hands-on class, you’ll design and decorate your own sign, choosing colors and adding creative touches to make it uniquely yours. No experience is necessary. Just bring your creativity and holiday spirit!
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class.
Wednesday, December 2nd
Class Times: 12:30-4:30 pm
Hours of Instruction: 4
Ages: Adult
Registration Deadline: October 20
It's your time to shine with this hand-woven door basket made by you!
This basket is designed to bring a festive warmth to your front door, or you can hang it on any wall in your home. Any level of weaver will enjoy this project, and all materials and tools will be provided. Beginners are welcome.
Take home a fully finished, handcrafted Holiday Door Basket ready to fill with evergreen sprigs, berries, or holiday accents!
Basket making is wet work, so wear some old clothes and bring a small hand towel.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class.
Thursday, December 10th
Class Times: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Number of Instruction Hours: 2
Age of Student: 12+
Registration Deadline: October 20
Create a one-of-a-kind fused glass pendant! In this class, participants will choose colorful pieces of glass, arrange their design, and learn the basics of glass fusing. Your pendant will be fired in the kiln and finished, ready to wear or gift. No experience needed; just come ready to play with color and light.
Students will make 2-3 pendants. Pendants will be ready for pick-up by Dec 16th, just in time for holiday gift-giving.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class.
Saturday, December 12th
Class Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Number of Instruction Hours: 2
Age of Student: 12+
Registration Deadline: October 20
Create a one-of-a-kind fused glass pendant! In this class, participants will choose colorful pieces of glass, arrange their design, and learn the basics of glass fusing. Your pendant will be fired in the kiln and finished, ready to wear or gift. No experience needed; just come ready to play with color and light.
Students will make 2-3 pendants. Pendants will be ready for pick-up by Dec 16th, just in time for holiday gift-giving.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class.
Saturday, October 3
Class Times: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Number of Instruction Hours: 2.5
Ages: 16+ (Teens/Adults)
Class Fee Includes: Supplies, Glazing, and Firing.
Registration Deadline: September 28th
Create Your Own Clay Pumpkins!
Interested in working with clay? This is a great introductory class for all skill levels!
In this one-session class, you’ll learn the basics of hand-building with clay, including creating slabs, adding texture, and attaching pieces. Our instructor will guide you through the process as you create two unique pumpkins. Perfect for decorating your home this fall!
Come ready to get a little dirty, have some fun, and enjoy plenty of laughs. We love creating in a relaxed and welcoming environment!
Your finished pieces will be ready for pickup in approximately 3–4 weeks, just in time for Halloween and fall decorating. We’ll email you when your pieces are ready!
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
(No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first-class date.)
Monday, October 5th
Class Times: 1:00-5:00 pm
Hours of Instruction: 4
Ages: Adult
Registration Deadline: September 28th
In this hands-on workshop, you will create Hazel’s Windowsill Basket, a functional piece featuring a wood base. You will learn basic basket weaving: how to prepare your material, measuring, marking, and start-stop weaving with a simple rim and lashing. Step-by-step instructions will be provided by Barbara. Tools are provided to use. Beginners are welcome. You will leave with a basket made by you. Basket making is wet work, so wear some old clothes and bring a small old hand towel.
Location: ARTS HUB - 515 School Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
No refunds will be offered within two weeks of the first class.
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