By Nicole Graper
MSCR
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) offers a variety of art and enrichment programs for all ages. Check out these exciting new art opportunities and upcoming trips. Register at mscr.org. Scholarships are available. Call 204-3000 for more information. Prices are for Madison School District residents.
Continuing Chinese and Japanese Brush Painting
Mondays, Feb. 26‒March 26, 9‒11:30 am,
WPCRC
Review material from the beginning class and expand your creativity with more emphasis on composition of the painting and landscapes. This class is most appropriate for those who have taken Chinese and Japanese Brush Painting. Materials are provided. Use course #17438 to register at mscr.org.
Art Exploration – Parent Child
Wednesdays, March 14‒April 25, 9:30‒10:15 am or 10:30‒11:15 am,
WPCRC
In this art class for little ones (18 months‒3 years plus an adult), children have fun with new and old art techniques, such as painting, pasting and construction. Each participant is encouraged to engage at his or her own level, from playing with new materials to creating an art treasure to take home. Register at mscr.org; for the 9:30‒10:15 am class, use course #17241, and for the 10:30‒11:15 am class, use course #17242.
Shibori Dyeing Workshop
Sunday, Feb. 18, 2‒5 pm,
MSCR East
(ages 18 and up)
Learn to create textile patterns using the Shibori dyeing process that dates back to 8th century Japan. Prepare the cloth by binding, folding, twisting and compressing the cloth and create patterns with a traditional indigo dye. The cost is $36. Register at
mscr.org.
Baseball & Brews Milwaukee Day Trip
Saturday, March 10, 8:30 am‒5 pm
(ages 21 and up)
Experience Miller Park with an exclusive tour that includes the dugout, luxury suite level, clubhouse, press box, Bob Uecker’s broadcast booth and more. Also travel to the historic Third Ward and Lakefront Brewery Tour. The cost is $59. Register at mscr.org.
Easter Egg Challenge
Saturday, March 24, 7:45‒8:45 pm
(grades 4‒8)
Too old for the neighborhood egg hunt? Want to take on a challenge with your friends? Join our nighttime Easter egg hunt at a secret Eastside location. Everyone leaves with something sweet, but only the lucky ones find our prize eggs. The cost is $10. Pre-registration is required. Participants must bring a bag and a strong flashlight. Register at mscr.org.
Art Institute of Chicago Day Trip
Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 am–8 pm
(ages 6 and older plus adults)
See why the Art Institute of Chicago is among the nation’s top-ranked museums. Motor coach transportation and general admission to the museum are included. Youth age 6-plus may register with a participating adult. The cost is $39 for youth, $59 for age 14 and older. Register by Feb. 20 and save $5. Register at mscr.org.
Chicago Museums Day Trip
Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 am–8 pm
(ages 6 and older plus adults)
Join us on a fun-filled trip to Chicago’s Museum Campus, home to the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and Adler Planetarium. Take your pick of which locations to explore. Lunch and admission to the museums are on your own. The cost is $35. Register at mscr.org.