2025 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Cedar Valley Art Workshops

Join us for one of our amazing art workshops!
Registration is open!

Cedar Valley’s art workshops are for everyone! Class size is kept small to offer personal instructions. No previous experience is needed. Our expert instructors will guide you through creating your project. The cost includes supplies unless otherwise noted. Full-day and weekend classes include lunch. Weekend classes offer commuter and overnight options. Come join us and let your creative spirit soar!

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March 2025

Icon Painting – Mary as the Enclosed Garden with Katherine de Shazer

Join Katherine de Shazer an Iconographer specializing in egg tempera, gold leaf, and natural pigments on natural gesso boards. For Katherine’s 2025 workshop at Cedar Valley, each student will compose their own garden as part of their personal icon image of Mary. This workshop focuses on the unique technique of icon painting and is a […]
28 - 30 Mar
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090
April 2025

Watercolor Excitement 1 with Joyce Eesley

Joyce returns to Cedar Valley to teach watercolor painting through demonstrations and ample painting time. This popular class will teach you how to layer your washes until you have the right value, creating contrast. Students come away understanding the essentials of value, color theory, and composition. Classes are small and relaxed. Some previous experience is […]
04 - 06 Apr
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

Fabric Collage Bird Sculpture Workshop with Kiki Johanning

Let’s make a collaged paper mâché bird sculpture! It is made with paper and embroidered fabric scraps and will bring a smile to your heart. Simple supplies will turn it into a treasured heirloom. Supply list: One bottle of Elmer’s glue, scissors, a medium-sized paint brush, and masking tape. The instructor will provide additional supplies. […]
12 Apr
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

Nature Journal Workshop with Kiki Johanning

A workshop with garden designer and artist Vanessa KIKI Johanning. Let’s explore and make a treasured journal to fill with your garden dreams. This will become a place to hold your tags, your plan, and your dream! We will watercolor a few flower pictures to embellish and get you started. This will be a keepsake […]
19 Apr
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090
May 2025

Watercolor Excitement & Japanese Masa Paper with Ed Fenendael

Join Ed Fenendael in this exciting workshop as we paint on Japanese masa paper to create stunning, rich results. Discover the ability to create spontaneous, quick imagery while using this technique to capture the essence of your subject. The masa paper creates a batik-like look and was begun many years ago by Frederick Wong. Plan […]
02 - 04 May
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

Alcohol Ink Landscapes with Metallic Accents with Beth Kluth

The organic movements of alcohol ink allow you to create gorgeous landscapes, even without any drawing or painting skills. In this workshop, we’ll use a variety of tools to guide, blend, and layer the inks to create three different landscapes. We’ll also use metallic alloys and foil to add interesting accents. You will leave with […]
10 May
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

Drawing Fundamentals – Learn to Draw What You See with Joyce Eesley

Vincent van Gogh said, “Drawing is the root of everything.” In this workshop, you will learn to draw what you see, not what you think you see! You will start by drawing simple shapes and then applying values. Together we will learn tips to sharpen our perception. Along the way, you will learn to see […]
16 - 18 May
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

Instructor-led Open Art Studio 2 with Lorin Willey

This workshop is designed to improve and enhance your artistic skills within your preferred medium. Oil, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic are all welcome. Bring your ideas, your inspiration, and your current work in progress. Discover knowledge and skills that will drive you to new levels of achievement. Lorin is an internationally recognized, award-winning artist known […]
24 - 25 May
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

Enamel English Garden with Beth Ratledge

Join us in a fascinating and popular workshop as Beth guides you in transforming powdered glass and copper into a tiny masterpiece. Create and kiln-fire your own miniature enameled English garden. The garden will be suitable for framing so bring a picture frame with a 2″ x 3″ mat opening. All other workshop supplies are […]
31 May
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090
June 2025

Watercolor Excitement 2 with Joyce Eesley

Joyce returns to Cedar Valley to teach watercolor painting through demonstrations and ample painting time. This popular class will teach you how to layer your washes until you have the right value, creating contrast. Students come away understanding the essentials of value, color theory, and composition. Classes are small and relaxed. Some previous experience is […]
13 - 15 Jun
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

Basket Weaving – Egg Basket with Terri Feutz

Cedar Valley is excited to welcome Terri Feutz. Terri is an exceptional basket weaver with years of teaching experience. In this workshop, you will learn the basics while adding details to the weaving process to create a one-of-a-kind egg basket. By the end of the class, you will have a finished basket to bring home. […]
21 Jun
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cedar Valley
5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090
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