Join us for events and classes happening this week:

1/8 Ceramics Open Studio: Monitor- Doug

Time: 6:30-9pm

Access to your clay, and our space and equipment, and a shelf for work-in-progress! Our open studio hours are held different times on different days. Check the calendar for details. The cost is $35 per calendar month, to have access to all available dates.  

1/9 Ceramics Open Studio: Monitor- Mary

Time: 10am-3pm

Access to your clay, and our space and equipment, and a shelf for work-in-progress! Our open studio hours are held different times on different days. Check the calendar for details. The cost is $35 per calendar month, to have access to all available dates.  

Hatha-Based Yoga with Cindi Schickert

Dates: Mondays January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Time: 6-7:15pm

Cost: $50 for the 5-week January session, or $12 per class drop-in

The classes will be Hatha based, where postures are held for a few breaths with some slow flow added in.

Beginning/Advanced Beginning Wheel Throwing (class 2 of 4)

Dates: Tuesdays January 3, 10, 24, 31 (4-week class)

Time: 9am-12pm

Instructor: Johanna Buwalda

Cost: $185 / person

This class is for absolute beginners to advanced beginners. Students who have never wheel thrown and students who have taken some classes and want to improve their wheel throwing skills and are all welcome in this class. Are you just beginning to explore the wheel for the first time, or are you not quite ready for an advanced wheel throwing class? This is the class for you.

If you'd like to be added to this class, please contact us at 715-479-4060.

Writer's Workshop

Dates: Tuesdays January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14

Time: 1-3pm

Facilitator: Carol Amour

Cost: pay what you wish. Contributions support the work of the Waaswaaganing First Nations Institute of Indigenous Teaching and Learning.

Hone your writing skills by taking ownership of your own writing under the guidance of an experienced writer, and support of a community of fellow writers. Join us as a commitment to give yourself time to write!

Book Review: Earth Ethics

Dates: Tuesdays January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14

Time: 3:30-5:30pm

Cost: Pay what you wish. Contributions support the work of the Waaswaaganing First Nations Institute for Indigenous Teaching and Learning

Open to the public

Participants will meet and discuss the following book: Earth Ethics by Patty Loew

Yoga Flow with Kate Remme

Dates: Wednesdays weekly January 4, 11, 18, 25

Time: 8:30-9:30am

Instructor: Kate Remme

Cost: $40 / person for the 4-week January session, or $12 / class

This athletic and strengthening Yoga class will flow from one pose to the next, while releasing muscle tension & reducing stress. Various styles of Yoga will be explored, such as Power Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Yoga Fusion. Modifications offered for all levels.

Intermediate/Advanced Wheel Throwing (3-week class)

Dates: January 11, 18, 25

Time: 1-5pm

Instructor: John Langer

Cost: $185 / person



Are you interested in honing your skills on the potter’s wheel? This offering is perfect for those who have some experience and consider their skill level to be intermediate or advanced in relation to the potter’s wheel. You should be comfortable centering clay and pulling a decent wall. 

Northwoods Photography Club Meeting

Date: Wednesday January 11

Time: 6-8pm

Free to attend

Are you looking for inspiration, motivation, camaraderie? Whether you’re a beginner, advanced amateur, or a professional photographer, here’s a chance to share and practice new skills, learn from others, and showcase your work.

1/11 Ceramics Open Studio: Monitor- Rob

Time: 6:30-9pm

Access to your clay, and our space and equipment, and a shelf for work-in-progress! Our open studio hours are held different times on different days. Check the calendar for details. The cost is $35 per calendar month, to have access to all available dates.  

1/12 Ceramics Open Studio: Monitor- Lisa

Time: 9am-1pm

Access to your clay, and our space and equipment, and a shelf for work-in-progress! Our open studio hours are held different times on different days. Check the calendar for details. The cost is $35 per calendar month, to have access to all available dates.  

Paint a Stoneware Platter (1-day class)

Date: Thursday January 12

Time: 2-5pm

Instructor: Lisa Opfer

Cost: $45 / person

Personalize a handthrown ceramic platter with underglaze using brushes and stamps! What a lovely way to send cookies to a special friend or Mom for Valentines Day! Each student will have one 10 inch stoneware platter to create their special designs. During the session, students will learn about glazing their pieces with glaze and simple beginner techniques using underglazing, and simple sgraffito techniques. 

Todd Schroeckenthaler: LIVE @ Inspiration Bar

Date: Friday, January 13

Time: 7-9pm

Free to attend

Singer and keyboardist Todd Schroeckenthaler returns by popular demand to Inspiration Bar Friday, January 13th from 7-9pm, recreating a nostalgic piano lounge listening experience for his audiences. Todd is inspired by the 1950’s through ’70’s music of American jazz and pop culture, performing crooner classics by greats such as Nat King Cole and Andy Williams, while interspersing songs from favorite Broadway musicals and movie soundtracks. Drawing from fond memories of family vacations in the Three Lakes area, Todd has made the Northwoods his home since 2016, is also a talented artistic photographer, and is a regular performer beloved by assisted care residents of Milestone in Eagle River.

1-Day Pottery Wheel Orientation

Date: Saturday, January 14

Time: 9am-3pm

(glazing: Saturday, January 28, 12-2pm)

Instructor: Lisa Opfer

Cost: $80 / person

This class is for absolute beginners with no experience, to advanced beginners. Students will learn the basic process of throwing clay on a potter’s wheel with the goal of producing 3 bowls. During the second session students will learn about glazing their pieces with glaze and simple beginner techniques using underglazing, and carving techniques.

Current hours:

Monday - Thursday 10am - 3pm

Friday 1pm - 9pm

Saturday + Sunday closed