Join us in a toast as we present Madrona’s inaugural Wildkind Visionary award, honoring the legacy of lake-facing poet, Nan Seymour. The Midsummer Reverie is a collective daydream of new beginnings celebrating the impact of Utah artist advocates and revolutionaries. Enjoy a summer evening of enchanting art, music, dance and song as an awakening into possibility set against a panoramic view of our Wasatch mountains to the east and Great Salt Lake to the west. Featuring: Lisa Bickmore, Utah Poet Laureate Cecilia Hone, pianist Catharine DeLong, harpist Srilatha Singh & Chitrakaavya Dance Kellie Bornhoft, visual artist Sarah May, visual artist Josh Craner, guitar The Wildkind Visionary award recognizes soulful artists enchanted by nature whose lives and work wake us up to our own wild heritage and belonging. For security purposes, all guests must register in advance to secure their name on the guest list allowing access from the lobby to the rooftop. Parking information will be sent to ticket holders.

Don't identify as an artist, but interested in bringing book arts into elementary or secondary classrooms? Join us for this two-day intensive with guest educator, Allison Chapman, and discover how book arts are inherently multi-disciplinary. No previous experience is necessary, but all skill levels are welcome to create both folded and sewn book structures. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate tools and techniques so that all students are successful in creating books that are bound to be loved. Project samples incorporate science, social studies, English and math lessons and are designed with ease of preparation in min so that teachers and students can get to the fun part! Allison Chapman has been printing since she was young, taught by her grandfather in his hobby printshop. As a college student, she interned with Stan Nelson in the Graphic Arts Division of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History. She then spent over a decade teaching at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, honing her letterpress craft, and running the K–12 outreach program. After inheriting her grandad's nineteenth-century platen press and collection of vintage images, metal type, Allison founded Igloo Letterpress in Minnesota in 1996. In 2008, she moved to Ohio and found a home in Old Worthington, where the one press grew to ten, outfitting a retail shop, print studio, bookbindery, and hub for creativity. Allison closed the retail shop in 2021, and Igloo is again a home-based business offering custom letterpress printing and hand bookbinding. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr_rcIrw4JzivlNnVum8fA1tiGhMSLc2WyvGqOQUAJoT2Q0A/viewform

Learn to design and create projects using tech, 3D printers, and laser cutters! In this 12-week course for teens and adults, students will gain hands-on experience with a range of modern fabrication tools and techniques. Participants will learn to operate both filament and resin 3D printers, use design applications such as NOMAD, and explore the creative possibilities of laser and vinyl cutting. Through guided projects, students will develop skills in digital design, prototyping, and production, preparing them to confidently create both artistic and functional pieces. Whether you're interested in product design, engineering, or creative technology, this course offers a strong foundation in digital making. This class is taught in English. We will NOT have class the week of Thanksgiving. SUPPLY LIST: (We have some iPads and Apple Pencils available for students to use if needed) iPad Apple Pencil NOMAD (app) Later in the class, students will need to purchase materials depending on their design for the laser cutting portion of the class (est. $25). MATERIAL FEE: $25 covers some group materials and a small batch of filament. More filament may be needed depending on the size of the project you design and can be purchased through the front office. LOCATION: Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah INSTRUCTOR: This class is taught by Daniel. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty DROP-INS: This class is NOT open for drop-in students. Due to the nature of the projects in this class, we do not allow drop-in students in this program. OPEN STUDIO: During the first week of class, we will discuss the times and rules of using the studio and equipment during non-class hours. This is only available to students currently registered in the class. REFUND POLICY: We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class. TRANSFER POLICY: We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability. CLASS CANCELLATION: We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English. MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT: When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS: Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs. DIFFICULTY REGISTERING? Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796