The Arts

  • Open Art Studio

    Mondays and Thursdays-10am-12pm

    From acrylic to pencil to chalk to watercolors. Any level of painters may join the group. Bring your current project or start a new one! There is no cost!

    Open Art Studio is held in the Craft Room

  • Knitting/Crochet.

    Mondays at 1pm

    Knitting/Crocheting classes are offered every Monday! You can always find a nice group with their needles going! If you are stuck on a project, there are plenty of expert knitters to help you out. Everyone is welcome!

    Knitting/Crocheting is held in the Library

  • Leather Tooling

    Mondays at 1pm

    Andy Navarro will be here to show you how to use leather to make a wallet, smartphone case, belt, coin purse, key fob, coasters and more. Feel free to stop in and talk to Andy to see if this class is for you and cost of supplies.

    Leather Tooling is held in the Lower Level

  • Coloring

    Tuesdays at 1pm

    Adult Coloring Book Group! Please bring your own coloring book and pencils/pens to use (we do have extras if you forget).

    Coloring is held on the porch.

  • Blue Notes Choir

    Wednesdays at 10am

    We have choir practice weekly but do not take attendance. Even if you can't attend every rehearsal you are welcome. We are a group of people that love to sing even though we are not real good! 🙂 Come join us!

    Blue Notes rehearse on the porch.

  • Dulcimer

    Wednesdays at 10am

    A dulcimer is a stringed instrument played with small hammers instead of being plucked.

    Practice is every week in the library

  • Rag Ruggers

    Thursday afternoons from 1 - 3pm

    Rag Ruggers meets every Thursday! Bring your current project or start a new one or just stop in to check out these beautiful and unique rugs. Nance and Fran will be there to help you along. If you have any questions, call Nance at 608-868-4527.

    Rag Ruggers meet in the Library

  • Alterations

    Thursdays 11:30am -12:30pm

    Janet Butler owns her own business called "Sew Affordable" located in her home. Janet is at The Gathering Place. Thursdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

    If you have alterations, please call ahead to make sure Janet will be here.

  • Ukelele Group

    Fridays at 10am

    Just bring your ukulele and jam with other like-minded musicians in this freeform open style session to celebrate all things ukulele.

    Ukulele group meets in the Library.

  • Wood Carving

    Mondays at 1pm

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

    Wood Carving meets in the Lower Level.

  • Diamond Painting

    2nd Friday of the Month at 1:30PM

    Diamond Painting is based on the same concept as mosaics and paint by numbers. You use tiny “diamond” - like facets to create colorful designs with a pick up pen. Sherilyn Aures instructs the class once a month. Call to reserve your spot today at (608)868-3500

    There is No Charge for this class

    Diamond Paining is held in the Lower Level