Alverno College - Telesis Institute for Educational Outreach

Visit the Telesis website for registration information and full class catalog.

Collage for Creativity
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $32

Even if you don't think you can draw or paint, you can tap into your artistic side through the art of collage, cutting and gluing existing images together to create new art. And if you're already an artist, crafter, quilter or writer, collage exercises can help stimulate your creativity and take your work in new directions. Students should bring scissors and glue stick to class. All other supplies will be provided.

Introduction to Altered Books
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $32

Turn an unwanted book into a work of art! Learn how to convert a children's board book into a memory album, art journal or even an artistic creation to display in your home. No experience necessary to begin! If you are already an artist, scrapbooker, rubberstamper or other creative person, you can alter a book to experiment with new techniques and design ideas. Students should bring a used children's board book, scissors and glue stick to class. All other supplies will be provided, though students may like to bring their own favorite decorative papers and images to personalize their work.

Woodland Pattern Book Center
720 E. Locust ST, Milwaukee
call 414-263-5001 to register

Introduction to Artist Trading Cards
Sunday, March 21, 2010
from 1- 4 p.m.
Fee: $40 ($35 for Center members)

The "ATC" is a 2½ x 3½-inch art card made to be traded with other artists. Learn simple methods to create your own original small works of art from the organizer of the Milwaukee Artist Trading Card group. Even if you don't consider yourself an artist, you can use collage techniques to make ATCs for display, gifts or trading. You'll also learn the basics of trading etiquette and where to trade locally and on-line.

Supplies will be provided, but students should feel free to bring their own favorite decorative papers, rubber stamps and small collage images to personalize their work.