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Rachel Bailey

Arts Hub Administrator

"Greetings from the Hub! This last week, I had the pleasure of checking out the Learning to Sew class. Students learned a number of different stitches they could make using a needle and thread and how to sew on a button! They then created the most adorable little felt monsters using what they learned and a sewing machine. What amazing practical skills as well as a creative project!

Moving into the Waupaca area last year, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the Arts Hub and everything offered here. This is truly a unique place that many communities do not have access to.

It continues to surprise me that more families in our community do not know about the Arts Hub and what is available to them. This is something you can help to change!

As we head into the fall session of classes and programs, think about not only which ones are great fits for your family, but who you can invite to attend a class with you or your child. Everything is more fun with a friend!

I look forward to seeing you at the Hub soon!"

News from the Hub!

Summer Classes

Summer classes are in full swing! It is hard to believe there are only 2 classes still open for registration. Read all about them below!

3 Day Art Camp

The Waupaca Community Arts Board is hosting their annual Arts on the Square and ARTSicipation Week events. Check out the 3 day camp being held here at the Hub and register today.

Barn Dance Recap

A huge thank you to Heart Rock Farm for hosting this great event and raising money for the Arts Hub.

Woven All Together

Our community art project is coming to an end. Check out the details on how to join in before it is completed.

Fun in the Park

We are joining up with the Library for their Fun in the Park program on August 8th and 9th. Come check out their program and make a fun art project. Read all the details below.

Music Lessons

Summer Music lessons are at the halfway point. Registrations are still being accepted - limited spots available. Thinking about starting lessons this fall? Fill out the registration form and we will contact you with more details.

Fall Classes

We are gearing up for an amazing fall of ARTS classes and programs. There is something for all ages! Check out the website and watch for more classes to be added!

As always, email us with your suggestions. If you need any assistance you can call Rachel at 715-214-1075. Please leave a message if it is outside normal Hub hours.

Summer Art Classes

Summer Art Classes will start at the end of June and run through early August. Each week there will be a different class on a different topic. Each class meets twice on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Sign-up here!

Exploring Paper Clay

We'll explore 3 3-dimensional sculpting using recycled paper clay. Students can follow their own imaginations or be inspired by historical artworks. Students will learn how to make their own clay.

Ages: 6-12

Acrylic Painting

Create brilliant acrylic paintings with ease. Tim will guide the artists and teach them many tools and tricks to help the artists unlock their artistic talents!

Ages: 8-12

Summer Classes!

3 Day Art Camp for ARTicipation Week

At the Arts Hub

ARTicipation Week 2023

Aug. 13-19

Live events, music, comedy, poetry, sing-along jam session, kids’ art camp, and much more!

Event Highlights

Kids’ Bike Parade

Sunday, August 13
Kids ages 5-12

Kids’ Chalking Downtown

Monday, August 14
All Ages

Kids’ Open Mic Night

Monday, August 14
Join the Arts Hub for a kids’ open mic night at Little Fat Gretchen's

Crosswalk Mural Re-Painting

Tuesday, August 15
Families

Library Family Fun: Tie Dye!

Wednesday, August 16
Families

More Information

Arts on the Square 2023

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19
RAIN OR SHINE!!

Juried art show, three live music stages, amazing workshops & demonstrations, dance exhibitions, art galleries & art hunts, food trucks, beer tent, and lots of fun family surprises!

During this 3-day arts experience, participants will use the artistic building blocks of light, line, movement, and pattern to create unique and expressive artworks.

The teaching artists will guide participants in experiences using a variety of materials including:

wire sculpting
cyanotype printing
printmaking
drawing
collage

Work created during this camp will be displayed in the Arts on the Square - Workshop Tent area on August 19th.

This class, valued at $100, is being offered for free thanks to the generosity of the Waupaca Foundry and many community donors.

Barn Dance Fundraiser

The Barn Dance at Heart Rock Farm was amazing!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to every single person who came and also those who could not make it but sent their support. We received a significant check from the Petersons as a result of all the incredible donations from this event. Deepest gratitude to their family for planning this incredible event that was not only fun but also added to our tuition assistance and outreach funds.

These funds enable us to assure that everyone has access to the Arts!

The Cheese Curds in Action!

Woven All Together:

Community Art Project

Woven All Together is a community art project sponsored by the Arts Hub and Waupaca Public Library. The finished project will be unveiled during the Arts on the Square event, in August 2023.

Be a part of this fun project by going to the Library and creating your own unique strip of cloth to weave into the loom! During ARTicipation Week it will be located in the front of the Library.

The Hub Music Lessons

Summer Music Lessons are halfway completed!

Please make every effort to attend your weekly lesson. This time has been reserved for you. If you are unable to make a lesson, contact your instructor and refer to the make-up lesson policy below.

Note the Arts Hub is closed during ARTicipation Week and there are no lessons from August 14th to August 19th.

Make-up Week - August 28th-31st. Your instructor will discuss scheduling of that lesson if it is needed.

GO HERE to see the make-up music lessons policy!

A Peek at Fall Classes

The first fall classes are listed on the website and open for registration! Keep watching as more classes will contuine to be added. There are so many amazing things happening at the Hub this fall and something for all ages!