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Entertainment > Galleries > South Suburbs > Racine > Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts

Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts [edit]
2519 Northwestern Ave.
Racine, WI 53404
(262) 636-9177
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Free admission and a fine permanent collection of 20th century craft. Changing exhibitions and world-class art.
 
Upcoming events

June 18, 2013 - June 18, 2013
RAM's Wustum Museum - Wet Felt Laminate (Nuno) Scarf...with a Twist!

Wet Felt Laminate (Nuno) Scarf…with a Twist! Tuesdays, 5:30 – 9:00 pm 1 Day, June 18 Instructor/Artist: Jan Falk Learn the technique of laminate or nuno felt using a plain colored silk scarf, but add a piece of silk print to extend the end. You will choose a silk print, baste it onto a solid dyed silk chiffon scarf and use wisps of merino wool , wet felting them very gently together creating pattern and added texture. Your scarf will have color, texture, and an added punch of a unique silk print. Participants must have some physical endurance for this class. Please bring: a sponge, an old bath towel, & produce size plastic bag. The instructor will provide hand-dyed silk scarves, pieces of silk prints, merino wool, soap, bubble wrap, netting, and other felting tools and materials. $36 Members $42 Non-Members ($12 supply fee included)

June 19, 2013 - June 19, 2013
RAM's Wustum Museum - Kids' Art Classes - Mommy and Me Art Together Ages 2-4

Mommy and Me ARTOGETHER 10:00 – 11:00 am A great introduction for the young artist to explore the world of art. The program includes a mini museum tour, art project, and story for one child and one adult ages 2– 4 $6 per pair Wednesday, June 19 Wednesday, July 31 Wednesday, August 21

June 20, 2013 - July 25, 2013
RAM's Wustum Museum - Try It! Thursdays: One-Night Only Art Projects

Try IT! Thursdays! Want to try something creative but don’t want the hassle of buying supplies and making the mess at home? Gather a friend or two, and come on in for a one night only make it project and let the museum’s education team plan a fun art project for you! Advanced registration required. Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm June 20- Bind-O-RAMA! Make a work of art in the form of a book while exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials. June 27, Wine Not?! Create all the wine paraphernalia needed to throw your next wine-y session: bottle toppers, wine tags, and four fun wine glasses! July 25- Plated Perfection! Learn to decoupage with colorful tissue papers and paint accents, creating glass plates for very special occasions. Fee is per night: $16 Members $20 Non Members

June 20, 2013 - June 20, 2013
RAM's Wustum Museum - Mosaic Garden Pot

Mosaic Garden Pot Thursday, 5:30 – 8:30 pm 1 Day June 20 Instructor/Artist: Tammy Easton Create a mosaic garden pot using mirror, plates and gems. Learn basic cutting and design techniques to create a beautiful function garden piece. $99 Members $105 Non-Members ($75 supply fee included)

June 22, 2013 - June 22, 2013
RAM's Wustum Museum - Band Ring Workshop

Band Ring Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 1 Day, June 22 Instructor/Artist: Leslie Perrino Learn basic hammering, forming and soldering skills while creating your own textured sterling silver band ring. Great as a refresher course or to learn beginner techniques. $65 Members $80 Non-Members ($15 supply fee included)



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