Going Ons

Classes and Workshops require advance registration.

Exhibition openings, craft nights, and gallery hours are open to the public.

Ceramic Pipe Workshop
Apr
30

Ceramic Pipe Workshop

Ceramic Pipe Workshop with Emily Schamburek
$60.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

Learn how to hand build a fully functional pipe. Get fun and fantastical with your design! Emily specifies in amanita muscaria pipes but you can be creative with shapes and surface designs. After the workshop, your item will be clear glazed inside and out to make sure it’s safe and easy to clean.  It will be kiln fired and ready to be picked up 2-3 weeks after the workshop.

Emily Schamburek is a potter who work is inspired by nature and colors that bring pops of joy to everyday life. When she is not working with clay she is a nanny for tow young boys.

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Small Leather Goods Workshop LGBTQ+ Edition
May
3

Small Leather Goods Workshop LGBTQ+ Edition

Small Leather Goods Workshop LGBTQ+ Edition
$120.00

Saturday May 3rd 2-5pm at Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee, WI.

This event is specifically for people who are a part of the LGBTQ Community.

In this introduction to leather construction, we will make a wallet, collar, clutch or cardholder using one of 3 stitch patterns. Learn about leather tannage and how to select a hide, how to set rivets and your choice of hardware. Kink friendly, but not focused. All materials and tools are provided. *This workshop will require the use of knives and hand tools. One planned break - bring a snack/bev for yourself.

Sliding Scale registration available. Use code SLIDINGSCALE25 to take 25% off the fee, or code SLIDINGSCALE50 to take 50% off if the cost of registration is a barrier to your participation.

Shannon Lee Molter uses traditional craft and experimental techniques in leather to construct art, functional goods and push the boundaries of the wearable object. Her work has been seen on runways in the Milwaukee Art Museum, Museum of Wisconsin Art, Portrait Society Gallery and the American Craft Council. Shannon Lee Molter is an artist, freelance curator, lecturer with a focus on textile culture and radical history, an adjunct instructor at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design in Fashion & Apparel Design, and full time art teacher.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Sundays in May
May
4

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Sundays in May

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Ceramic Mobiles with Hattie Grimm
May
5

Ceramic Mobiles with Hattie Grimm

This is a two-part class, but the second date is optional as you can choose to assemble your mobile at home if you’d like. We’ll create in clay on Monday May 5th 6-8pm, and assemble together using materials provided on Monday May 12th 6-8pm.

Learn how to make a clay mobile that can hang in your home! Participants will be invited to consider the symbols in their mobile as parts of a self portrait - what images, symbols, charms, or colors will you choose to represent the different parts of you? In the first session, Hattie Grimm will guide us from concept to creation to craft the ceramic hanging elements of their mobile. In the second (optional) session of the workshop, students will be provided with yarn, sticks, and fishing wire to assemble their mobile. Students can also bring in other trinkets, beads, or memorabilia they might want to add! If you are unable to attend the second session, you can pick up your materials from the T+N studio after they’re fired in our kiln and assemble your mobile at home!

For adults as well as kids age 7 and up. This is a great family memory making opportunity! Kids younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Choose the PAIR of tickets option at a discount. You don’t have to sign up a child to enjoy this discount, it’s for pairs of adults too! Grab a date or invite your bestie.

Hattie Grimm is an artist and art educator in Milwaukee, WI. She is currently an Artist in Residence at the Charles Allis Art Museum. As an artist, she makes objects out of wood and clay that teach her about herself and her relationship to the world. It feels like getting closer to the aliveness of everything. As an educator, she wants to share this aliveness with others and remind people it is a part of them too. She enjoys encouraging kids and adults to connect to their most true and creative selves.​

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Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in May
May
6

Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in May

In this course, students will learn the basics of hand-building with clay. No prior experience is required. Techniques such as slab building, pinching, coiling, and carving will be introduced. We will also learn how to use studio equipment such as the slab roller and extruder. With these techniques it is possible to build anything from vessels to sculptures and beyond. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class.

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One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing
May
6

One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing

This is a one-time class is for beginner potters, no experience required. Students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel and create at least one pot. At the end of class, students will choose up to 3 of the pieces they created to be glazed and fired by the studio and can pick up their work 2-3 weeks after class. 

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in May
May
7

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in May

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Thursdays in May
May
8

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Thursdays in May

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See drop down box to select the upcoming dates this class is offered.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee WI

All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. In this intermediate course, we’ll continue to build on skills learned in the beginner class and focus on making more intentional forms beyond the cylinder. Bowls, vase shapes, and handle attaching will be covered. This class will operate more flexibly than the beginner course and specific topics may be adjusted due to class preference and student skill level. Beginner course or previous wheel throwing experience (i.e. throwing and trimming a basic cylinder with minimal assistance) is required. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their project. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

In order to keep our classes affordable and pay our talented instructors well, we can only run classes that are full (6 participants). Therefore, registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Sundays in May
May
11

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Sundays in May

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in May
May
13

Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in May

In this course, students will learn the basics of hand-building with clay. No prior experience is required. Techniques such as slab building, pinching, coiling, and carving will be introduced. We will also learn how to use studio equipment such as the slab roller and extruder. With these techniques it is possible to build anything from vessels to sculptures and beyond. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in May
May
14

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in May

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Thursdays in May
May
15

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Thursdays in May

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See drop down box to select the upcoming dates this class is offered.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee WI

All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. In this intermediate course, we’ll continue to build on skills learned in the beginner class and focus on making more intentional forms beyond the cylinder. Bowls, vase shapes, and handle attaching will be covered. This class will operate more flexibly than the beginner course and specific topics may be adjusted due to class preference and student skill level. Beginner course or previous wheel throwing experience (i.e. throwing and trimming a basic cylinder with minimal assistance) is required. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their project. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

In order to keep our classes affordable and pay our talented instructors well, we can only run classes that are full (6 participants). Therefore, registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Sundays in May
May
18

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Sundays in May

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing
May
19

One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing

This is a one-time class is for beginner potters, no experience required. Students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel and create at least one pot. At the end of class, students will choose up to 3 of the pieces they created to be glazed and fired by the studio and can pick up their work 2-3 weeks after class. 

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Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in May
May
20

Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in May

In this course, students will learn the basics of hand-building with clay. No prior experience is required. Techniques such as slab building, pinching, coiling, and carving will be introduced. We will also learn how to use studio equipment such as the slab roller and extruder. With these techniques it is possible to build anything from vessels to sculptures and beyond. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in May
May
21

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in May

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Thursdays in May
May
22

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Thursdays in May

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See drop down box to select the upcoming dates this class is offered.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee WI

All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. In this intermediate course, we’ll continue to build on skills learned in the beginner class and focus on making more intentional forms beyond the cylinder. Bowls, vase shapes, and handle attaching will be covered. This class will operate more flexibly than the beginner course and specific topics may be adjusted due to class preference and student skill level. Beginner course or previous wheel throwing experience (i.e. throwing and trimming a basic cylinder with minimal assistance) is required. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their project. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

In order to keep our classes affordable and pay our talented instructors well, we can only run classes that are full (6 participants). Therefore, registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Build Your Own Lamp with Christian Franczyk
May
24

Build Your Own Lamp with Christian Franczyk

Build Your Own Lamp with Christian Franczyk
$75.00

Saturday May 24th 2:00-4:30pm at Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee, WI.

In this hands-on one-day class, you'll dive into the world of electrical wiring while creating your very own working lamp circuit. Designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills, this workshop will cover the essential electrical concepts and hands-on techniques you need to wire a lamp safely and confidently. Throughout the class, you’ll learn the basics of electrical wiring, including key concepts such as voltage, current, and resistance. You'll become familiar with important components like sockets, switches, wiring, and plugs, and how to choose the right materials for your project. Step-by-step, we’ll guide you through assembling your lamp circuit, ensuring it's both safe and functional. By the end of the class, you’ll finish with a fully assembled lamp circuit attached to a supplied lamp base, ready to light up your space. Whether you're new to wiring or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to take on future electrical projects.

Christian Franczyk owns and operates CZYK Woodworks, a studio workshop specializing in custom furniture, built-ins, and fabrication projects. Christian’s sculptural work often focuses on lighting and light fixtures, exploring the dynamic interaction between the fixture and the user. His passion for designing lamps has fostered a deep appreciation for construction, particularly when it comes to working with electrical components and elements.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Sundays in May
May
25

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Sundays in May

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in May
May
27

Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in May

In this course, students will learn the basics of hand-building with clay. No prior experience is required. Techniques such as slab building, pinching, coiling, and carving will be introduced. We will also learn how to use studio equipment such as the slab roller and extruder. With these techniques it is possible to build anything from vessels to sculptures and beyond. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in May
May
28

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in May

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Thursdays in May
May
29

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Thursdays in May

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See drop down box to select the upcoming dates this class is offered.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee WI

All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. In this intermediate course, we’ll continue to build on skills learned in the beginner class and focus on making more intentional forms beyond the cylinder. Bowls, vase shapes, and handle attaching will be covered. This class will operate more flexibly than the beginner course and specific topics may be adjusted due to class preference and student skill level. Beginner course or previous wheel throwing experience (i.e. throwing and trimming a basic cylinder with minimal assistance) is required. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their project. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

In order to keep our classes affordable and pay our talented instructors well, we can only run classes that are full (6 participants). Therefore, registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in June
Jun
4

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in June

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See drop down box to select the upcoming dates this class is offered.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee WI

All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. In this intermediate course, we’ll continue to build on skills learned in the beginner class and focus on making more intentional forms beyond the cylinder. Bowls, vase shapes, and handle attaching will be covered. This class will operate more flexibly than the beginner course and specific topics may be adjusted due to class preference and student skill level. Beginner course or previous wheel throwing experience (i.e. throwing and trimming a basic cylinder with minimal assistance) is required. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their project. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

In order to keep our classes affordable and pay our talented instructors well, we can only run classes that are full (6 participants). Therefore, registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Thursdays in June
Jun
5

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Thursdays in June

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Weaving with Found + Recycled Materials
Jun
9

Weaving with Found + Recycled Materials

Monday June 9th 6-8:30pm at Tooth and Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee, WI

This one-time workshop is a beginner-friendly introduction to weaving using simple cardboard looms and a variety of recycled and repurposed materials. No experience is necessary—just a willingness to experiment and get creative!

Participants will learn how to warp a loom, explore basic weaving techniques, and incorporate unconventional materials like fabric strips, yarn remnants, and textile scraps to create a textured, one-of-a-kind wall hanging. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own fabric scraps or worn textiles you'd love to give new life to.

This class is a fun, low-pressure way to explore weaving with a focus on sustainability, creativity, and self-expression. You’ll leave with a finished or in-progress piece and the knowledge to keep weaving at home.

Caitlin Anguil is an artist and art educator specializing in macramé and weaving. Passionate about fiber arts, they create tactile works and lead beginner-friendly workshops that inspire creativity and confidence. Through teaching, they share the meditative and expressive qualities of weaving and knotting, making fiber art accessible to all.

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Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in June
Jun
11

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in June

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See drop down box to select the upcoming dates this class is offered.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee WI

All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. In this intermediate course, we’ll continue to build on skills learned in the beginner class and focus on making more intentional forms beyond the cylinder. Bowls, vase shapes, and handle attaching will be covered. This class will operate more flexibly than the beginner course and specific topics may be adjusted due to class preference and student skill level. Beginner course or previous wheel throwing experience (i.e. throwing and trimming a basic cylinder with minimal assistance) is required. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their project. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

In order to keep our classes affordable and pay our talented instructors well, we can only run classes that are full (6 participants). Therefore, registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Thursdays in June
Jun
12

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Thursdays in June

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in June
Jun
18

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in June

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See drop down box to select the upcoming dates this class is offered.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee WI

All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. In this intermediate course, we’ll continue to build on skills learned in the beginner class and focus on making more intentional forms beyond the cylinder. Bowls, vase shapes, and handle attaching will be covered. This class will operate more flexibly than the beginner course and specific topics may be adjusted due to class preference and student skill level. Beginner course or previous wheel throwing experience (i.e. throwing and trimming a basic cylinder with minimal assistance) is required. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their project. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

In order to keep our classes affordable and pay our talented instructors well, we can only run classes that are full (6 participants). Therefore, registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Thursdays in June
Jun
19

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Thursdays in June

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Astro-Collaging Your Natal Chart
Jun
22

Astro-Collaging Your Natal Chart

Sunday, June 22nd 2-4pm at Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee, WI.

Facilitated by artist and astrologer Aryn the Alchemist, Astro-Collaging your Natal Chart is a collage workshop for connecting visual art to the magic of your birth chart. Natal charts are blueprints of the celestial energy present during your birth. They offer insight on your gifts, challenges, and individuality. This workshop is for those interested in deepening their understanding of their natal charts through the creative process of intuitive collaging. Aryn will share their process of creating collages based on natal charts and provide guidance on what visual language they associate with various planets and zodiac signs. Participants will create their own 8.5" by 11" astro-collage.

Open to folks at all levels of astrology and collaging. Aryn will email participants before the event to collect natal chart information (birth date, location and time if known) so they can print you a copy of your birth chart for reference. This is not required but encouraged to get the full experience of the workshop.

Aryn the Alchemist (they/them) is an astrologer, interdisciplinary artist, and writer based in Milwaukee, WI. Their collage art is a practice of devotion to spirit, creativity and astrological study. Aryn facilitates creative and reflective astrology gatherings that are low-stakes and accessible to beginners and experts alike.

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Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in June
Jun
25

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing Wednesdays in June

Four Week Course - Intermediate Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See drop down box to select the upcoming dates this class is offered.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee WI

All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. In this intermediate course, we’ll continue to build on skills learned in the beginner class and focus on making more intentional forms beyond the cylinder. Bowls, vase shapes, and handle attaching will be covered. This class will operate more flexibly than the beginner course and specific topics may be adjusted due to class preference and student skill level. Beginner course or previous wheel throwing experience (i.e. throwing and trimming a basic cylinder with minimal assistance) is required. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their project. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

In order to keep our classes affordable and pay our talented instructors well, we can only run classes that are full (6 participants). Therefore, registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Thursdays in June
Jun
26

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing Thursdays in June

Four Week Course - Beginner Wheel Throwing
$265.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee.

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

One free open studio session during the month of the class is included so that students can practice or complete extra work on their projects. Once this four week course is completed, students are eligible to work in T+N’s studio independently during future open studio hours.

Registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in April
Apr
29

Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in April

In this course, students will learn the basics of hand-building with clay. No prior experience is required. Techniques such as slab building, pinching, coiling, and carving will be introduced. We will also learn how to use studio equipment such as the slab roller and extruder. With these techniques it is possible to build anything from vessels to sculptures and beyond. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class.

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One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing
Apr
28

One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing

This is a one-time class is for beginner potters, no experience required. Students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel and create at least one pot. At the end of class, students will choose up to 3 of the pieces they created to be glazed and fired by the studio and can pick up their work 2-3 weeks after class. 

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Relational Poetry & Art Workshop
Apr
27

Relational Poetry & Art Workshop

Relational Poetry & Art Workshop: Making From a Connected Worldview
$25.00

Sunday April 27, 2:00-4:30pm at Tooth + Nail Studio, 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308 Milwaukee, WI.

This generative workshop is for interdisciplinary makers, writers and thinkers. We will develop an ecosystem of practices using objects, texts, and our own lives, that consider mediumship and creative kinship in a living world. Collaborate with others through eco-somatic prompts, while collaging media across formats. We will site our experiences as entry points into relationship and sources of creative ideation. Bring language into art making, bring meaning into being. Leave with a full heart.

Bring any preferred writing / drawing / collage / dry media. Bring a poem, book, image, handheld object. Select materials provided.

Sliding Scale registration available. Use code SLIDINGSCALE25 to take 25% off the fee, or code SLIDINGSCALE50 to take 50% off if the cost of registration is a barrier to your participation.

Co-led by Liat Mayer & Shannon Lee Molter.

Liat Tzvi Mayer is a writer with quiet intensity. Born and now based in the land of many mounds on the shores of Lake Michigan. Her creative work includes free healing spaces and poetry which has appeared in the classic street art book, Stencil Pirates (2004), Keep This Bag Away From Children (2012), The Bloomsbury Anthology of Contemporary Jewish American Poetry (2013), Hitting A Wall: Jewish Narratives Confronting the Occupation (2017). She creates workshops and readshops on narrative cartography and collaborative survival as well as community spaces for metabolizing and integrating life’s tough terrain. She has traveled widely often using only a thumb for a vehicle.

Shannon Lee Molter is an artist, freelance curator and lecturer with a focus on textile culture and radical history, an adjunct instructor in Fibers and Fashion & Apparel Design, and elementary school art teacher. A sculptor, leatherworker, curator, educator, poet, activist, grower of food and playful spaces. Her work has been seen on runways in the Milwaukee Art Museum, Museum of Wisconsin Art, Portrait Society Gallery and the American Craft Council. Shannon’s life work seeks to nourish community through creative empowerment, playful subversion and the building of non-hierarchical webs of knowledge-sharing.

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One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing
Apr
25

One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing

This is a one-time class is for beginner potters, no experience required. Students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel and create at least one pot. At the end of class, students will choose up to 3 of the pieces they created to be glazed and fired by the studio and can pick up their work 2-3 weeks after class. 

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Ceramic Pet Portraits in April
Apr
24

Ceramic Pet Portraits in April

Ceramic Pet Portraits with Emily Schamburek Ceramic Pet Portraits with Emily Schamburek Ceramic Pet Portraits with Emily Schamburek
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from $55.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee WI

For adults as well as kids age 7 and up. This is a great family memory making opportunity! Kids younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Choose the PAIR of tickets option at a discount. You don’t have to sign up a child to enjoy this discount, it’s for pairs of adults too! Grab a date or invite your bestie!

Learn how to hand build your pet out of clay. Create a version of your pet in a way that best represents your beloved family member! Get creative and have fun playing around with ideas. Emily Schamburek will lead your through concept to creation to craft a unique and playful sculpture with ceramic clay. 

Emily Schamburek is a potter who works out of her tiny in-home studio located in Riverwest, Milwaukee. When she’s not working with clay she nanny’s for two boys. She’s inspired by nature and colors that bring pops of joy to everyday life. 

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Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in April
Apr
22

Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in April

In this course, students will learn the basics of hand-building with clay. No prior experience is required. Techniques such as slab building, pinching, coiling, and carving will be introduced. We will also learn how to use studio equipment such as the slab roller and extruder. With these techniques it is possible to build anything from vessels to sculptures and beyond. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class.

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Glaze A Mug!
Apr
21

Glaze A Mug!

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Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in April
Apr
15

Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in April

In this course, students will learn the basics of hand-building with clay. No prior experience is required. Techniques such as slab building, pinching, coiling, and carving will be introduced. We will also learn how to use studio equipment such as the slab roller and extruder. With these techniques it is possible to build anything from vessels to sculptures and beyond. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class.

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One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing
Apr
14

One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing

This is a one-time class is for beginner potters, no experience required. Students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel and create at least one pot. At the end of class, students will choose up to 3 of the pieces they created to be glazed and fired by the studio and can pick up their work 2-3 weeks after class. 

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Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in April
Apr
8

Four Week Course - Intro to Hand-building - Tuesdays in April

In this course, students will learn the basics of hand-building with clay. No prior experience is required. Techniques such as slab building, pinching, coiling, and carving will be introduced. We will also learn how to use studio equipment such as the slab roller and extruder. With these techniques it is possible to build anything from vessels to sculptures and beyond. All clay, glazes, tools, and firing fees are included in the cost of the class.

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Wilderness Opening Reception
Apr
4

Wilderness Opening Reception

WILDERNESS is the first solo show of Shannon Lee Molter’s work. It is an illustration of liminality - an eco-somatic space for finding odd kin, who tell their stories of longing in the familiar, historical and imaginary. 

The exhibition features leather tapestries made with cowboy boot techniques, naturally dyed silk and rawhide. While sewing with skin, Shannon playfully remaps the human-made boundaries between science and storytelling to critique which truths are useful in an exploitative society, estranged from body and planet. Loosen your grip to engage with “animal” as both metaphorical tool and literal relative. 

Wilderness is the dangerous forest of folktales, it is Rousseau's darling “nature,” the unknown into which Adam and Eve are driven after original sin; wilderness it is otherness mythologized. Above all, it is the fictional site of separation; the space far from home in between understandings. Shannon offers hands-on experiences with a pantheon of natural materials, inviting us into a space full of potential, to make meaning together.

Join us for the opening reception Friday April 4th 6-8pm at Tooth + Nail Gallery 2018 S 1st Street Suite 308, Milwaukee, WI. 

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One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing
Apr
1

One Night Intro to Wheel Throwing

This is a one-time class is for beginner potters, no experience required. Students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel and create at least one pot. At the end of class, students will choose up to 3 of the pieces they created to be glazed and fired by the studio and can pick up their work 2-3 weeks after class. 

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Ceramic Pet Portraits in March
Mar
27

Ceramic Pet Portraits in March

Ceramic Pet Portraits with Emily Schamburek Ceramic Pet Portraits with Emily Schamburek Ceramic Pet Portraits with Emily Schamburek
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Ceramic Pet Portraits with Emily Schamburek
from $55.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

At Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street suite 308, Milwaukee WI

For adults as well as kids age 7 and up. This is a great family memory making opportunity! Kids younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Choose the PAIR of tickets option at a discount. You don’t have to sign up a child to enjoy this discount, it’s for pairs of adults too! Grab a date or invite your bestie!

Learn how to hand build your pet out of clay. Create a version of your pet in a way that best represents your beloved family member! Get creative and have fun playing around with ideas. Emily Schamburek will lead your through concept to creation to craft a unique and playful sculpture with ceramic clay. 

Emily Schamburek is a potter who works out of her tiny in-home studio located in Riverwest, Milwaukee. When she’s not working with clay she nanny’s for two boys. She’s inspired by nature and colors that bring pops of joy to everyday life. 

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Ceramic Pipe Workshop
Mar
24

Ceramic Pipe Workshop

Ceramic Pipe Workshop with Emily Schamburek
$60.00

See the drop down box for upcoming dates this workshop is available.

Learn how to hand build a fully functional pipe. Get fun and fantastical with your design! Emily specifies in amanita muscaria pipes but you can be creative with shapes and surface designs. After the workshop, your item will be clear glazed inside and out to make sure it’s safe and easy to clean.  It will be kiln fired and ready to be picked up 2-3 weeks after the workshop.

Emily Schamburek is a potter who work is inspired by nature and colors that bring pops of joy to everyday life. When she is not working with clay she is a nanny for tow young boys.

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Queer Craft Night
Mar
9

Queer Craft Night

Drop In! No pre-registration required!

Join us for some friend-making, community-building, unapologetic self-expression, gay chaos, and a chance to try a new hobby with your fellow queers ✨

Queer Craft Night is a cozy, joy-filled hangout at Tooth + Nail Studio. BYO crafts, snacks, and drinks. (Alcohol is allowed, but we are a sobriety-safe space, so don’t be obnoxious about it.) And you can totally show up empty-handed and dive into our stash of supplies including fiber, collage, jewelry findings, and a button maker. 

😷 Masks required 
📅 Sunday, Feb 16th | ⏰ 5-8pm
📍 Tooth + Nail Studio, Milwaukee
💰 Pay-what-you-can (suggested $10, but please participate no matter your $ situation)🏳️‍🌈✂️💖

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Tassel Making with Janelle Gramling
Jan
26

Tassel Making with Janelle Gramling

Come learn Janelle Gramling’s methods for creating sculptural hanging tassels! Play with all of her materials including linen, wool, metal beads, wood beads, and hand-crafted ceramic components. The ceramic parts are pre-made before class for you to assemble with. Snacks and drinks will be provided. At the end of the workshop you will have a unique sculptural tassel for you to take home and enjoy!

This experience is appropriate for all skill levels. Be as ambitious or simple as you would like. Adults as well as children ages 10 and up are welcome.

People who identify as trans, bipoc, and folks with disabilities please reach out via email for a discount code janellegramling@gmail.com

Janelle Gramling is an interdisciplinary artist who works in mixed media sculpture, performance, photography, writing, curating, teaching, and community building. As a sculptor, she works primarily in fiber, wood, and ceramic and produces a line of her work commercially which she sells through large retailers and independent boutiques and galleries internationally. Gramling was a recipient of the 2020 Mary Nohl Fellowship for Individual Artists. She is the founder and director of Tooth + Nail Studio and Gallery in Milwaukee, WI where she lives with her 3 teenagers.

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Four Week Beginner Wheel Throwing Class
Jan
9

Four Week Beginner Wheel Throwing Class

Four Week Course January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 6-8pm

In this beginner course, the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel and creating pieces from start to finish will be covered. No experience is needed as this class will begin with an explanation of the ceramic process and move through throwing, trimming, and glazing. The goal of this course is to give students a foundation of skills to build on and the confidence to do so with or without continued direct instruction. 

Shelby Page is a potter whose work is rooted in the intersection of form and function, creating high-quality, timeless pieces that serve a purpose and are meant to last. Her teaching follows the same principles and focuses on thoughtful and intentional making to build skills. 

In order to keep our classes affordable and pay our talented instructors well, we can only run classes that are full (6 participants). Therefore, registration is non-refundable less than 14 days before the start date of the class. Also, missed classes cannot be made up.

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Ceramic Santa Cookie Plates
Dec
4

Ceramic Santa Cookie Plates

This is a great family memory making opportunity! Kids younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Choose the PAIR of tickets option at a discount.

Decorate a ceramic cookie plate for Santa. Paint and carve a plate to leave Santa his favorite cookies on. Emily Schamburek will lead your through concept to creation to craft a unique and playful dish. Your heirloom-quality ceramic piece will be fired in our kiln and available for pickup 2 weeks after class. Makes a great grandparents’ gift!

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Four Week Class- General Intro to Ceramics - Mondays in December
Dec
2

Four Week Class- General Intro to Ceramics - Mondays in December

Four consecutive Monday nights December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd.

An introduction to the ceramic process for beginners. We will cover hand-building, wheel-throwing, and glazing. Students will learn about the properties of clay and glaze, various tools and equiptment, an studio safety and curtesy. By the end of the four week course, students will have finished several pieces that will be fired for them. All materials will be provided.

This class is taught by Janelle Gramling

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One-Night Intro to Wheel Throwing
Nov
25

One-Night Intro to Wheel Throwing

This is a one-time class is for beginner potters, no experience required. Students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the wheel and create at least one pot. At the end of class, students will choose one of the pieces they created to be glazed and fired by the studio and can pick up their work 3 weeks after class. 

Instructor Danielle Burrows is the artist behind the brand Eucalyptus Co where she uses surface design as a storytelling element. Her two passions are clay and teaching.

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Screwball Closing Reception and Live Performance
Nov
15

Screwball Closing Reception and Live Performance

Tooth + Nail Studio and Gallery invites you to the closing reception of “Screwball,” the solo exhibition of storyteller and performance artist Gina Cornejo. The artist uses personal artifacts in installations and immersive performances to explore memory and nostalgia. We invite you to attend this very special opening reception on Friday October 18th, 2024 from 6-9pm. The show will run from October 18-November 15th.

The show premiere includes refreshments from 6-7 pm, which leads into the hour-long titular performance of “Screwball” from 7-8pm. Guests are welcome to come and go as they please but we encourage those who are able to stay for the full performance. 8-9 pm will be a continuation of refreshments, viewings of Cornejo’s films and installations, and speaking with the artist.

We suggest a $10-20 sliding scale donation for the performance but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds support the artist and studio.

For more information on “Screwball”

Gina Cornejo reads a collection of stories, poetry, and new material to reflect on her time exhibiting at Tooth + Nail Studio and Gallery. Part-circus part-experimental late night radio part-poetry reading, Cornejo aims to highlight her unique process of documenting emotions and curating the audience experience.

★ Live, original, autobiographical performance 

★ Adult themes and concepts 

Dress code for event:

•sappy soft flannel lesbian autumn 

•screaming empowerment 

•friday fight night 

•moody magical cottagecore

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Ceramic Pet Portraits
Nov
14

Ceramic Pet Portraits

For adults as well as kids age 7 and up. This is a great family memory making opportunity! Kids younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Choose the PAIR of tickets option at a discount. You don’t have to sign up a child to enjoy this discount, it’s for pairs of adults too! Grab a date or invite your bestie!

Learn how to hand build your pet out of clay. Create a version of your pet in a way that best represents your beloved family member! Get creative and have fun playing around with ideas. Emily Schamburek will lead your through concept to creation to craft a unique and playful sculpture with ceramic clay. 

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Artist Talk with Gina Cornejo
Nov
9

Artist Talk with Gina Cornejo

Please join us Saturday November 9 from 6-8 pm at Tooth + Nail Gallery for an artist talk with Gina Cornejo. Audience-led Q + A to follow. This is part of our programming for “Screwball,” Cornejo’s ongoing solo exhibition in our gallery. 

This event is free and open to the public, no registration required. Masks required for all attendees.

Gina writes:

“Join me for a stroll down memory lane and you’ll hear about that time I spent Easter Sunday with the Mouth of the South, Jimmy Hart. Or why I chose to take 11 workshops in Theatrical Intimacy Education. Or why I am actively collecting other people's wedding dresses. There is crucial investigation to most of the choices I’ve made while cultivating my artistic voice. However, I’ve also just done it for the plot! 

My journey has trotted along from an enthusiastic musical theatre kid to grown musical theatre nerd, autobiographical writer, twice Jeff Award winner, Fringe Festival solo performer/creator, Chicago-based actor/singer/choreographer, cross genre collaborator, and all around ‘professional feelings haver’ weirdo wonder with no pets and 3 plants. A journey of which I am quite delighted and tickled by. Come stroll with me!”

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Intro to Handbuilding
Nov
5

Intro to Handbuilding

Intro to Handbuilding - 4 week course - Tuesday nights November 5, 12, 19, and 26th 6-8pm

In this course, students will learn the basics of hand-building with clay. No prior experience is required. Techniques such as slab building, pinching, coiling, and carving will be introduced. We will also learn how to use studio equipment such as the slab roller and extruder. With these techniques it is possible to build anything from vessels to sculptures and beyond.

This course will be taught by Emily Schamburek who is a potter who works out of her tiny in-home studio located in Riverwest, Milwaukee. When she’s not working with clay she nanny’s for two boys. She’s inspired by nature and colors that bring pops of joy to everyday life

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Build-A-Beast Workshop With Gina Cornejo
Oct
28

Build-A-Beast Workshop With Gina Cornejo

Exhibiting artist, storyteller, and performer Gina Cornejo will share her “informal formalities” of how to get your writing off the page and in front of an audience walking, talking, and even screaming on stage. How to Build-A-Beast! a workshop for all creatives, including writers, poets, theatrical performers, and filmmakers.


Cornejo will share her own personal artistic process that has assisted her in creating full-blown performances as well as collaborating with stellar local artists in original short films, choreographed performances, live music compilations, and even graffiti murals! You are invited to begin to Build-A-Beast with Cornejo so your writing can breathe on and off the page.

Bring: Two (2) fast writing pens and a notebook with blank pages. 

Gina Cornejo has been an Artist in Residence at Revolve Gallery, Story Parlor, and Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, Art House 360 (2024-25), and currently Tooth + Nail Gallery. Their solo performance of original work (“Dirty Laundry”) was chosen for the Asheville Fringe Festival (2023) and they have been featured on Blue Ridge Public Radio (NPR), The Mezzanine Podcast, Dirty Spoon Radio Hour, The Overlook and more to discuss personal artistic development and creative process. Her original writing and poetry was chosen and featured in a live performance for Creative Mornings in Asheville, North Carolina, along the theme of “Corruption.”

For more information visit: https://www.ginacornejo.com/

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Redacted Poetry Workshop
Oct
21

Redacted Poetry Workshop

DELETE. DELETE. DELETE. Redacted poetry is the act of carving down pre-existing literature to create a wholly new piece of writing. Exhibiting artist and poet Gina Cornejo will lead you in this workshop to discover the poetry waiting to be created all around you. Part writing prompt, part writing meditation, this process works to increase joy and creativity while silencing the editor within.

Gina Cornejo will instruct how to approach Redacted Poetry: 

1) for your own amusement. 

2) to add another tool into your Artist Toolkit.

3) to get out of your head and write some strange, random, and iconic poetry. 

* When in attendance, Gina will reveal TWO MORE secret remedies she uses in her writing practice! 

No tools are needed. Bring yourself. Feel free to bring a notebook and 2 fast moving pens in case inspiration strikes! 

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Craft a Witch's Broom with FAMILIAR
Oct
20

Craft a Witch's Broom with FAMILIAR

In this introductory broom-making class, Rachael Gonzalez of FAMILIAR will walk you through how to craft your very own broom in the round appalachian cobwebber style, also known as a witch’s broom! We will weave together while discussing the history, lore and care of old-fashioned brooms. Come learn a new skill in a relaxed, fun, Halloween-themed craft circle!

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Opening Reception and Live Performance of “It Hurts Now Like It Did Then”
Oct
18

Opening Reception and Live Performance of “It Hurts Now Like It Did Then”

Tooth + Nail Studio and Gallery is proud to present “Screwball,” the solo exhibition of storyteller and performance artist Gina Cornejo. The artist uses personal artifacts in installations and immersive performances to explore memory and nostalgia. We invite you to attend this very special opening reception on Friday October 18th, 2024 from 6-9pm. The show will run from October 18-November 15th.

The show premiere includes refreshments and coffee service from 6-7 pm, which leads into the hour-long performance of “It Hurts Now Like It Did Before,” from 7-8pm. Guests are welcome to come and go as they please but we encourage those who are able to stay for the full performance. 8-9 pm will be a continuation of refreshments, viewings of Cornejo’s films and installations, and speaking with the artist.

We suggest a $10-20 sliding scale donation for the performance but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds support the artist and studio.

For more information on “It Hurts Now Like It Did Before”

Gina Cornejo invites you to be her time travel companions for these stories that transport you between an ill-fated pilgrimage hiking the Camino de Santiago in Portugal and Spain, a 2020 pandemic romance in Asheville, NC, a pivotal July heatwave in Chicago, and the unhinged inner dialogue of relationship purgatory.

★ Live, original, autobiographical performance 

★ Semi-immersive storytelling elements via the reception’s coffee service-we only ask you sit and enjoy your drink throughout the performance

★ Adult themes and concepts 

Dress code for event:

  • 1980’s ice cream truck core 

  • sleepyhead seaside 

  • human animal

  • Harvest Moon 

  • Fosse dancers

  • Farmers Market sapphic bliss

  • Late bloomer baddie

  • Thelma and Louise

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RAD Halloween Drawing Party
Oct
17

RAD Halloween Drawing Party

Thursday October 17th 6-8pm at Tooth + Nail Studio 2018 S 1st Street in suite 308

In this annual FAN FAVORITE Halloween workshop, you'll enjoy a ridiculous environment to play drawing games and create tons of freaky drawings in ~1.5 hours. Designed to open your mind and allow for a more playful mode of drawing, all skill levels are welcome but this workshop is definitely 18+ (some spicy content). Halloween freaks will LOVE this workshop! Expect the unexpected :)

One ticket = one spot! Please order a ticket per person who will be attending. 

All supplies will be provided during the workshop

Rachal Duggan is a Milwaukee Illustrator and author. Originally from the Chicagoland area, she attended art school in Chicago and worked there as an illustrator for over a decade. Known for her custom booty portraits, Rachal travels for pop-up events where she draws on the spot. When she's not creating illustrations, Rachal teaches drawing workshops for all skill levels. Her select clients include The Guardian, NPR, NYLON Magazine, Chicago Reader, The League of Women Voters, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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