Class/Workshop

Program Description:

Charles's workshop will help participants delve into crucial conversations across differences. And by doing so, participants will foster a deeper understanding of themselves. The learning objectives were designed to challenge participants to think, write, and share experiences they've had that contributed to their sense of belonging by giving participants a brave space to share their personal stories and challenging them to listen critically.

Program Description:

Charles's workshop will help participants delve into crucial conversations across differences. And by doing so, participants will foster a deeper understanding of themselves. The learning objectives were designed to challenge participants to think, write, and share experiences they've had that contributed to their sense of belonging by giving participants a brave space to share their personal stories and challenging them to listen critically.

NEA Heritage Fellow Karen Ann Hoffman, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, leads participants in a hands-on traditional corn husk doll making workshop. A talented storyteller, she will also share the history of the dolls, and other Oneida stories.

This pre-recorded demonstration will interest Minecraft beginners. Mario will demonstrate how to start creating a three dimensional world. Look for the link on our Facebook and website pages. View here.

Take your tastebuds on a world tour! Join Stan Kitson, chocolatier at Driftless Chocolates, for a virtual chocolate tasting. Taste single-origin chocolates from five countries along the equator: Peru, Columbia, Venezuela, Dominican Republic and Madagascar. Stan will share each country's chocolate story, history and unique regional flavor profiles. 

Registration required and limited to 20 participants.

Participants will get a free sample of box of chocolates to be picked up in the library or via curbside appointment starting Friday, November 14th.

Madame Chu will demonstrate making a Peranakan spicy noodle dish and participants will have hands-on experience in making the dish called Mee Siam. She will talk about her aunt’s recipe, its origin and variations throughout Southeast Asia. Register online or call 288-6160.

Learn how you can create your own printed textiles ( think shirts, tote bags, tea towels etc)  using hand carved wood block you design. This workshop covers how to use woodcutting tools to carve out of wood, as well as how to print your block on both paper and fabric. You will create at least one art piece during the class and will  leave inspired to create your own printed home decor, clothing, gifts and more.

This workshop will be offered once at Wisconsin Heights High School to students only, and a second time for students to repeat at the public library with community participants.

Keeping a journal helps you establish order when your world feels like it’s in chaos. It helps you get to know yourself by revealing your innermost fears, thoughts, and feelings. Journaling can help to cope with depression, anxiety and stress. Negative thoughts can be identified, giving an avenue for change, and provide an opportunity for positive self-talk.

Attendees will learn the basics of the ukulele in this two-hour group lesson. By the end you will know how to play at least one song.

Please bring your own ukulele.

For ages 9 to adult. Registration is required and register online or call 608-835-3656.

The lesson will be taught by Adam Chisman of Academy of Sound.

Mindfulness:  Many of us find our stress levels creeping upwards during this time of year.
Jennifer Dean teaches mindful techniques to help.

Registration required.