Lisa Hay President | Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce
Lisa Hay President | Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce
Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, is preparing for its summer youth program beginning in June. For over two decades, Shake Rag Alley has been providing creative opportunities for artists of all ages. Initially starting as an after-school arts and crafts program, it continues to thrive with support from the United Fund of Iowa County, Mineral Point Community Chest, and other local partners.
The summer program kicks off on June 9 with a workshop called Cork and Twig Birdhouse. Other activities include Pink Eraser Block Printing, Tinker Lab, Youth Blacksmithing, Let's Make Mosaics, Cementimals, Finger Knitting & Arm Knitting, Soap Carving, Steampunk Owls, among others.
The summer will also feature three five-day camps. Craft Camp: Birdie Bonanza is scheduled for June 23-27 where students will create birdhouses and related crafts while learning about birds. The camp participants will also make costumes for the Mineral Point 4th of July parade. From July 14-18, tweens and teens can join Finding Your Unique Story with Jeremy Payne to explore storytelling and creative expression. Additionally, the Free Arts Camp returns from July 21-25 with a dinosaur theme where students engage in dinosaur-themed arts and crafts.
A new addition this year is Teen Glassblowing where students work with hot glass at temperatures starting at 2000 degrees to create unique objects.
To register or donate to the Youth Program, visit shakeragalley.org/youth-program or call (608) 987-3292.
Shake Rag Alley also hosts several upcoming events:
- Scherbarth Residency Artist Exhibit on March 27 features Katie Hogan and Megan Rosing showcasing their works-in-progress at Sardeson Studio.
- Volunteer Make a Fairy House Day on April 5 invites volunteers to create fairy homes for display during the annual Tour of Fairy Homes on June 7.
- Spring Garage Sale on April 11-12 seeks donations of various items with proceeds supporting arts programming.
- Jewelry Boot Camp from May 2-4 offers workshops by different jewelry artists.
- Mining Our Stories Writing Retreat from May 16-18 includes workshops led by published authors like Kao Kalia Yang.
For more information about Shake Rag Alley's offerings or to subscribe to updates, visit www.ShakeRagAlley.org or call (608) 987-3292.
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