
Life Enrichment at University Woods
Culture & Art
See all of today’s eventsMarch
28
1:00 PM
Painting and Drawing
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 | 1:00pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
taught by Instructor Artist Tom Nelson
March
28
1:00 PM
Drawing Class
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 | 1:00pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
*drop in $9 per class We welcome to Oakwood artist Sara Schumacher for a summer residency. Some of you know Sara—she taught our Animals on Wood class in January—she’s skilled in the art of detail, shading, color and realism. Come join Sara in this exciting journey where she will bring new and exciting projects to students or you choose your own drawing projects. You will explore contour drawing, line, depth, composition, still life, and a variety of mixed media work, while exploring pencil, ink, pastel and charcoal.
March
29
2:30 PM
Ceramics
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 | 2:30pm
Location: Tabor Great Room
*Open to all areas of campus *$9 per class, you can drop in for classes Clay expert and sculptor Mikel Kelley of 4th Street Ceramics Mount Horeb, WI, returns to bring his skills and talents to Oakwood residents. Learn the art of hand building, coil building, clay design, glazing, and principles of sculpture.
March
29
2:30 PM
Weaving
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023 | 2:30pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
Costs: $12 per month loom fee *Please note that students will pay for all supplies independently and all costs beyond the monthly loom fee can be arranged with Geke. Instructors: Geke De Vries & Nancy Korda Learn the timeless and beautiful art of loom weaving with outstanding instructors. They will teach you how to work the loom as you learn to weave, and they will set up the loom for you. In this hands-on art, you will make beautiful masterpieces. You can work on projects at your own speed with the helpful guidance of skilled weavers, Geke and Nancy.
April
2
7:00 PM
International Folk Dancing
Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 | 7:00pm
Location: Nakoma/Westmorland Room
All are welcome to watch and/or participate. Many of you have already joined in. The dances are beginner and intermediate levels, and we are happy to show your feet what to do. We celebrate a variety of dance cultures, including the Balkan countries, Turkey, Greece, Brittany, China, Kenya and others.
April
3
6:30 PM
Oakwood Yarners and Stitchers
Monday, April 3rd, 2023 | 6:30pm
Location: Oaks Community Room
Are you a knitter? Or have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Then, come join this group for a great time of knitting in community. The social aspect of knitting in a circle of friends keeps the spirit strong. The Oakwood Yarners meets year round and works to create prayer shawls for residents and staff of Oakwood, & hats, scarves and mittens for local charities. Supplies provided or bring what you are currently working on.
Recurring Event: Do you like to knit or crochet? Then join the Yarners knitting and crocheting circle led by Denny Geller each week. All are welcome.
April
4
1:00 PM
Painting and Drawing
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 | 1:00pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
taught by Instructor Artist Tom Nelson
April
4
1:00 PM
Drawing Class
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 | 1:00pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
*drop in $9 per class We welcome to Oakwood artist Sara Schumacher for a summer residency. Some of you know Sara—she taught our Animals on Wood class in January—she’s skilled in the art of detail, shading, color and realism. Come join Sara in this exciting journey where she will bring new and exciting projects to students or you choose your own drawing projects. You will explore contour drawing, line, depth, composition, still life, and a variety of mixed media work, while exploring pencil, ink, pastel and charcoal.
April
5
2:30 PM
Ceramics
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 | 2:30pm
Location: Tabor Great Room
*Open to all areas of campus *$9 per class, you can drop in for classes Clay expert and sculptor Mikel Kelley of 4th Street Ceramics Mount Horeb, WI, returns to bring his skills and talents to Oakwood residents. Learn the art of hand building, coil building, clay design, glazing, and principles of sculpture.
April
5
2:30 PM
Weaving
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 | 2:30pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
Costs: $12 per month loom fee *Please note that students will pay for all supplies independently and all costs beyond the monthly loom fee can be arranged with Geke. Instructors: Geke De Vries & Nancy Korda Learn the timeless and beautiful art of loom weaving with outstanding instructors. They will teach you how to work the loom as you learn to weave, and they will set up the loom for you. In this hands-on art, you will make beautiful masterpieces. You can work on projects at your own speed with the helpful guidance of skilled weavers, Geke and Nancy.
April
5
3:30 PM
Sing, Sing, Sing-Along
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 | 3:30pm
Location: Heritage Social Room
Please note all program times and locations are subject to change
April
9
7:00 PM
International Folk Dancing
Sunday, April 9th, 2023 | 7:00pm
Location: Nakoma/Westmorland Room
All are welcome to watch and/or participate. Many of you have already joined in. The dances are beginner and intermediate levels, and we are happy to show your feet what to do. We celebrate a variety of dance cultures, including the Balkan countries, Turkey, Greece, Brittany, China, Kenya and others.
April
10
6:30 PM
Oakwood Yarners and Stitchers
Monday, April 10th, 2023 | 6:30pm
Location: Oaks Community Room
Are you a knitter? Or have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Then, come join this group for a great time of knitting in community. The social aspect of knitting in a circle of friends keeps the spirit strong. The Oakwood Yarners meets year round and works to create prayer shawls for residents and staff of Oakwood, & hats, scarves and mittens for local charities. Supplies provided or bring what you are currently working on.
Recurring Event: Do you like to knit or crochet? Then join the Yarners knitting and crocheting circle led by Denny Geller each week. All are welcome.
April
11
1:00 PM
Painting and Drawing
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 | 1:00pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
taught by Instructor Artist Tom Nelson
April
11
1:00 PM
Drawing Class
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 | 1:00pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
*drop in $9 per class We welcome to Oakwood artist Sara Schumacher for a summer residency. Some of you know Sara—she taught our Animals on Wood class in January—she’s skilled in the art of detail, shading, color and realism. Come join Sara in this exciting journey where she will bring new and exciting projects to students or you choose your own drawing projects. You will explore contour drawing, line, depth, composition, still life, and a variety of mixed media work, while exploring pencil, ink, pastel and charcoal.
April
12
2:30 PM
Ceramics
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 | 2:30pm
Location: Tabor Great Room
*Open to all areas of campus *$9 per class, you can drop in for classes Clay expert and sculptor Mikel Kelley of 4th Street Ceramics Mount Horeb, WI, returns to bring his skills and talents to Oakwood residents. Learn the art of hand building, coil building, clay design, glazing, and principles of sculpture.
April
12
2:30 PM
Weaving
Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 | 2:30pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
Costs: $12 per month loom fee *Please note that students will pay for all supplies independently and all costs beyond the monthly loom fee can be arranged with Geke. Instructors: Geke De Vries & Nancy Korda Learn the timeless and beautiful art of loom weaving with outstanding instructors. They will teach you how to work the loom as you learn to weave, and they will set up the loom for you. In this hands-on art, you will make beautiful masterpieces. You can work on projects at your own speed with the helpful guidance of skilled weavers, Geke and Nancy.
April
16
7:00 PM
International Folk Dancing
Sunday, April 16th, 2023 | 7:00pm
Location: Nakoma/Westmorland Room
All are welcome to watch and/or participate. Many of you have already joined in. The dances are beginner and intermediate levels, and we are happy to show your feet what to do. We celebrate a variety of dance cultures, including the Balkan countries, Turkey, Greece, Brittany, China, Kenya and others.
April
17
6:30 PM
Oakwood Yarners and Stitchers
Monday, April 17th, 2023 | 6:30pm
Location: Oaks Community Room
Are you a knitter? Or have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Then, come join this group for a great time of knitting in community. The social aspect of knitting in a circle of friends keeps the spirit strong. The Oakwood Yarners meets year round and works to create prayer shawls for residents and staff of Oakwood, & hats, scarves and mittens for local charities. Supplies provided or bring what you are currently working on.
Recurring Event: Do you like to knit or crochet? Then join the Yarners knitting and crocheting circle led by Denny Geller each week. All are welcome.
April
18
1:00 PM
Painting and Drawing
Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 | 1:00pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
taught by Instructor Artist Tom Nelson
April
18
1:00 PM
Drawing Class
Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 | 1:00pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
*drop in $9 per class We welcome to Oakwood artist Sara Schumacher for a summer residency. Some of you know Sara—she taught our Animals on Wood class in January—she’s skilled in the art of detail, shading, color and realism. Come join Sara in this exciting journey where she will bring new and exciting projects to students or you choose your own drawing projects. You will explore contour drawing, line, depth, composition, still life, and a variety of mixed media work, while exploring pencil, ink, pastel and charcoal.
April
19
2:30 PM
Ceramics
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 | 2:30pm
Location: Tabor Great Room
*Open to all areas of campus *$9 per class, you can drop in for classes Clay expert and sculptor Mikel Kelley of 4th Street Ceramics Mount Horeb, WI, returns to bring his skills and talents to Oakwood residents. Learn the art of hand building, coil building, clay design, glazing, and principles of sculpture.
April
19
2:30 PM
Weaving
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 | 2:30pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
Costs: $12 per month loom fee *Please note that students will pay for all supplies independently and all costs beyond the monthly loom fee can be arranged with Geke. Instructors: Geke De Vries & Nancy Korda Learn the timeless and beautiful art of loom weaving with outstanding instructors. They will teach you how to work the loom as you learn to weave, and they will set up the loom for you. In this hands-on art, you will make beautiful masterpieces. You can work on projects at your own speed with the helpful guidance of skilled weavers, Geke and Nancy.
April
19
3:30 PM
Sing, Sing, Sing-Along
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 | 3:30pm
Location: Heritage Social Room
Please note all program times and locations are subject to change
April
23
7:00 PM
International Folk Dancing
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023 | 7:00pm
Location: Nakoma/Westmorland Room
All are welcome to watch and/or participate. Many of you have already joined in. The dances are beginner and intermediate levels, and we are happy to show your feet what to do. We celebrate a variety of dance cultures, including the Balkan countries, Turkey, Greece, Brittany, China, Kenya and others.
April
24
6:30 PM
Oakwood Yarners and Stitchers
Monday, April 24th, 2023 | 6:30pm
Location: Oaks Community Room
Are you a knitter? Or have you ever wanted to learn to knit? Then, come join this group for a great time of knitting in community. The social aspect of knitting in a circle of friends keeps the spirit strong. The Oakwood Yarners meets year round and works to create prayer shawls for residents and staff of Oakwood, & hats, scarves and mittens for local charities. Supplies provided or bring what you are currently working on.
Recurring Event: Do you like to knit or crochet? Then join the Yarners knitting and crocheting circle led by Denny Geller each week. All are welcome.
April
25
1:00 PM
Painting and Drawing
Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 | 1:00pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
taught by Instructor Artist Tom Nelson
April
25
1:00 PM
Drawing Class
Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 | 1:00pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
*drop in $9 per class We welcome to Oakwood artist Sara Schumacher for a summer residency. Some of you know Sara—she taught our Animals on Wood class in January—she’s skilled in the art of detail, shading, color and realism. Come join Sara in this exciting journey where she will bring new and exciting projects to students or you choose your own drawing projects. You will explore contour drawing, line, depth, composition, still life, and a variety of mixed media work, while exploring pencil, ink, pastel and charcoal.
April
26
2:30 PM
Ceramics
Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 | 2:30pm
Location: Tabor Great Room
*Open to all areas of campus *$9 per class, you can drop in for classes Clay expert and sculptor Mikel Kelley of 4th Street Ceramics Mount Horeb, WI, returns to bring his skills and talents to Oakwood residents. Learn the art of hand building, coil building, clay design, glazing, and principles of sculpture.
April
26
2:30 PM
Weaving
Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 | 2:30pm
Location: Oaks Art Studio
Costs: $12 per month loom fee *Please note that students will pay for all supplies independently and all costs beyond the monthly loom fee can be arranged with Geke. Instructors: Geke De Vries & Nancy Korda Learn the timeless and beautiful art of loom weaving with outstanding instructors. They will teach you how to work the loom as you learn to weave, and they will set up the loom for you. In this hands-on art, you will make beautiful masterpieces. You can work on projects at your own speed with the helpful guidance of skilled weavers, Geke and Nancy.