Educational Courses
A Midwest vacation can be a growth experience for those who want to broaden the scope of their own artistic expressions and knowledge. Peninsula School of Art and Peninsula Dance in Door County each offer an array of classes for artists of all ages and skill levels. Björklunden and The Clearing stimulate the mind and spirit with classes in historic, natural settings. Museums large and small bring the county's colorful heritage to life, from lighthouses to farm museums to maritime museums to informative signage about Door County's shipwrecks to the people themselves.
12171 Garrett Bay Rd
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
(920) 854-4088
The Clearing is a folk school for adults founded in 1935 by renowned landscape architect & conservationist Jens Jensen. We offer classes year-round in the arts and fine crafts, humanities & natural sciences ranging from one-day workshops to week-long resident classes held in a quiet wooded setting on the waters of Green Bay. The Clearing is on the National & State Registers of Historic Places. Web: www.theclearing.org
Setting on the water in northern Door County. On the State and National Registers of Historic Places.Toll free (877) 854-3225.
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE, STURGEON BAY*
229 North 14th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-1317
1-800-422-NWTC, ext 4904
Web: http://www.nwtc.edu/SturgeonBay/
The Sturgeon Bay campus is a 60,000 square foot facility in beautiful Door County. NWTC's Sturgeon Bay campus also offers the Hotel and Restaurant Management associate degree program which is designed to make the most of its location in Door County, the Midwest's number one tourist destination. Students learn technical, management, financial, and other skills necessary to run a successful lodging, convention, or food service business. Culinary courses are offered to program students and area residents.
Mail: P.O. Box 608
2041 Michigan St.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-5895
Web: www.crossroadsatbigcreek.org
A preserve for experiential life-long learning focused on science, history and the environment. Located in the heart of Door County, this 115-acre preserve includes several specific educational resource centers and an extensive all-season trail system that connects to evergreen and hardwood forests, streams, seasonal ponds, wetlands and upland meadows.
LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY'S BJÖRKLUNDEN*
Hwy 57 S
PO Box 10
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
(920) 839-2216
Web: LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY'S BJÖRKLUNDEN Email: samantha.a.szynskie@lawrence.edu
Lawrence University offers week-long seminars from early June to late October on its 425-acre estate in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. Relaxed studies include art, music, religion, literature, history, and the nature of Door County. Participants may reside in the lodge on the shores of Lake Michigan or commute. Write/call: Box 10, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202. (920) 839-2216.
FRANCIS HARDY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Dockside Gallery on Anderson Dock
Uptown Gallery at 9998 Pioneer Lane
Ephraim, WI 54211
(920) 854-5535 & (920) 854-2210 Web: www.thehardy.org Email: galleryinfo@thehardy.org
A not-for-profit center linking you to the arts in Door County, with a gallery location on historic Anderson Dock. Celebrating its 43rd season with an outstanding schedule of educational exhibits, events & programs. Door County Festival of Arts - Aug. 13. Open daily 10-5, May-October.
734 Bay Shore Drive
Sister Bay, WI 54234
Phone:(920) 854-9419
Web: Inn at Kristofers
The Inn at Kristofer's, located in scenic Sister Bay, Wisconsin, is a year-round fine dining restaurant. Located directly across from the Sister Bay marina and the waters of Green Bay, the Inn at Kristofer's features Midwestern dishes inspired by French culinary traditions. Chef and owner also teaches cooking classes in the restaurant's specially designed second floor cooking school. Classes are held year-round. Kristofer's is open nightly for dinner beginning at 5:00pm.
3900 County F
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3455
Web: www.PeninsulaSchoolofArt.com Email: info@PeninsulaSchoolofArt.com
With instruction in all media, for every skill level, we've brought excellence to art education for over 40 years. Nationally-recognized artist/educators lead workshops throughout the year. Summer studios for young artists aged 3.5-17. Themed gallery exhibitions of master artists' works, including the annual Door County Plein Air Festival, as well as an active community outreach program enhance the School's curriculum.
PENINSULA DANCE*
P.O. Box 126
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Director Karen Cowan. Ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, yoga, movement for older adults, dance fitness, children's dance. All ages. Dance concerts. Classes at Fish Creek Town Hall. Write for more information.
1822 Highview Rd.
Ellison Bay, WI 54210
(920) 854-6600
Web: www.SavorySpoon.com
Hands-on cooking classes-learn by experience. Classes in our state of the art kitchen teach techniques, offer tips, introduce new ingredients, and give you the confidence to replicate the dishes at home. Come have fun in our kitchen! Located just north of Sister Bay. Open June-Nov.
986 Jackson Harbor Road
Washington Island, Wi 54246
(920) 847-2264
Web: www.sieversschool.com
Email: mail@sieversschool.com
Sievers School of Fiber Arts offers classes, May-October, in weaving, knitting, spinning, quilting, basketry, paper and book arts, feltmaking, beadwork, wearables, surface design and more. Professional teachers/fiber artists offer two- to seven-day classes in all levels. Dormitory facilities are available. The 1895-built schoolhouse is a good setting for the sale of original fine crafts handmade by students and teachers along with quality yarns and books. Open daily, mid-May through October.
4497 Ploor Road
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(920) 746-9999
The Team Leadership Center can add a fun, new & impactful facet to your next Door County meeting, conference or retreat. For an inspiring keynote speaker, strategic planning facilitation, or the popular team building & leadership development adventures on land or Lake Michigan, contact TLC. Check Them Out.
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