• Civil War Media Club: The Mexican-American War Experiences of Twelve Civil War Generals

    Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Tuesday, December 9  |  6:30pm – 8pm  |  Instructor: Doug Dammann  |  $8 ($10 for non-members)  |  Register Here Long overshadowed by the American Civil War, the Mexican-American War (1846–1848) has received significantly less attention from historians, partly because of its questionable origin and controversial outcome. The contributors to this volume, however, argue that the Mexican-American […]

  • Workshop: Embroidered Christmas Ornaments

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Saturday, December 13  |  10:30am – 2:30pm  |  Instructor: Beth Dugan  |  $44 ($55 for non-members)  |  Register Here Dive into the art of embroidery with this vibrant felt workshop! In this class, you’ll master essential stitches like the straight stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, satin stitch, fishbone, and French knots, all while creating beautiful, textured […]

  • Holiday Paint and Sip: Christmas Still Life

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Thursday, December 18  |  6pm – 8pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $40 ($50 for non-members)  |  Adults 21+  |  Register Here Students will work from a festive still-life of packages, bows, and oversized ornaments to finish a painting in the light-hearted class. Add sparkling snowflakes to finish your artwork. No prior painting experience necessary. All supplies […]

  • SPARK!

    SPARK!

    Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Old Abe and the 8th Wisconsin Friday, September 19  |  2:00pm – 3:30pm  Old Abe, the eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry, traveled with the regiment and was present at over 30 battles and skirmishes that its soldiers participated in. By the end of the war, Old Abe was the most well-known animal mascot […]

  • Winter Acrylic Painting Beginner and Beyond

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Saturdays, January 10 – January 31  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $80 ($100 for non-members)  |  Register Here Be enchanted with texture and color in acrylic paint! Students will learn how to construct a painting by determining basic composition, blocking in the underlying dark, middle, and light values, and layering color. […]

  • Winter Watercolor Techniques

    Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

    Mondays, January 26 – March 2  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $104 ($130 for non-members)  |  Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels, come explore the magic of watercolor painting. Each of the six sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing the technique of the day. Students are instructed […]