On-line – Register on-line and pay by credit card or PayPal using our secure server.

By mail – Send us a completed registration form and pay by either check or credit card.

By phone – We are happy to take reservations over the phone. Call us at 608-987-3292.

In person – Drop by our office during regular office hours to register in person. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card.

Office Hours
Mondays-Fridays
9:oo a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Our office is located in the red Coach House, at 18 Shake Rag Alley. Please use side entrance.

Minimum Age for Participation

Adult workshops are designed for students age 14 and above unless otherwise noted. We are happy to discuss options for younger students, including our Summer Youth Program.

A registration deadline is published for each class. In some cases registration after this date may still be possible if a class has openings. Check with the office (608) 987-3292.

Class sizes are limited so early registration is recommended. If a class is full, you may fill out this form to be placed on the waiting list.

Many classes have materials fees in addition to the tuition. These are identified in the class listing and are usually paid with the tuition payment. However, in some cases material fees are paid directly to the instructor at class time, usually to take advantage of bulk purchasing prices, these in-class costs are noted in the workshop description.

Shake Rag Alley workshops range from introductory workshops to those requiring previous 
experience and skills. There are offerings for novice, beginning, intermediate, and advanced 
students, with the bulk of the workshops welcoming all levels. 
All workshops are listed at the minimum level of experience required.

Novice – No prior art or craft experience required. All tools and materials are normally supplied but if students are asked to bring supplies they are minimal. You will make a simple artwork project featuring the medium and are likely to complete the project during the workshop.

Beginner – Previous experience in this medium is helpful, but it is not required. Students may need to purchase basic tool sets or art supplies. You will likely complete a finished work in the medium during the workshop.

Intermediate – Students should have previous experience, posses basic skills with the techniques and tools of the particular medium, and be able to work independently. You may need to supplement your existing set of tools and materials with new artist-grade purchases. Concentration will be on new techniques, experimentation and implementation. You may produce finished works or begin a number of new pieces.

Advanced – Workshop requires experience, confidence, competency within a medium, and quality artist-grade materials. The main goal is artistic growth and creative challenge. Students improve their knowledge of techniques and design, and a finished work may or may not be produced during workshop. Hands-on activity will be balanced with critiques by self, instructor, and peers. You will develop your own goals for future work.

You will receive a registration confirmation via email. If you do not have an email address, you will receive a snail mail confirmation.

Please note that your class registration will not be confirmed without full payment.

Please read your class confirmation carefully, as it may include a supply list.

While we recognize that life intrudes and plans change, in consideration of the time and energy instructors invest in preparing for classes, we must adhere to the following cancellation policies:

Student Cancellations

Cancellations made 31 days before the published registration deadline date for any given workshop are eligible for a full refund less 25% of the workshop fee OR a gift certificate in the full amount of the workshop fee. The gift certificate can be applied to workshops or lodging through Dec. 31 of the following year and is transferable

Cancellations made 30 days or less than the published registration deadline date for any given workshop are not eligible for refunds. We encourage all students to purchase trip insurance, available for a reasonable fee.

Cancellation requests must be made by calling our office at (608) 987-3292.

We encourage all students to purchase trip insurance.

If you have booked a Shake Rag Alley lodging reservation in conjunction with your workshop, please refer to our lodging cancellation policy.

Cancellations by Shake Rag Alley

If a workshop does not meet a minimum number of students, it may be cancelled. A decision to cancel a workshop due to under enrollment will be made on the day following the published registration deadline.

If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a workshop you will be notified immediately via email or phone and will receive a full refund.

If you have booked a Shake Rag Alley lodging reservation in conjunction with a workshop cancelled by Shake Rag Alley, you may receive a full refund on lodging should you wish to cancel. Please call the office at 608-987-3292

Workshop Locations

We have a number of classrooms on campus from intimate spaces in historic buildings loaded with character to the  spacious Lind Pavilion and our fully equipped Jewelry Studio in the Smeja Annex around the corner. We also occasionally utilize other studio space within a few blocks of campus. You will receive instructions on space assignments and directions when you check in for your workshop.

Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to allow time to get to your classroom. See our Map and Directions.

Where to Check-in Before Workshops

Check in at the Shake Rag Alley office, at 18 Shake Rag Street. The office is located in the two-story red Coach House. Use the side entrance, up the ramp from the brick patio.

Parking is available on the campus side of Shake Rag or in the grassy parking lot across the street. For additional parking recommendations, please refer to our campus map.

What to Bring

Please refer to the workshop listing on our website. Some workshops use only supplied materials. Others ask that you bring materials or tools, and offer clothing recommendations. These are listed in workshop descriptions.

Please DO NOT bring pets, young children or other observers. In general we do not allow non-registered observers or student assistants. Exceptions may apply, but please check first.

If you have questions about a supply list, please call the Shake Rag office at (608) 987-3292.

Lodging and Meals:

Workshop fees do not include lodging or meals.

Shake Rag Alley offers lodging at three on-campus guest rooms in the Coach House, and in two apartments within easy walking distance. Registered students are eligible for a 10% discount on Shake Rag Lodging.

Mineral Point has a number of fine motels, B&B’s and guest rooms nearby, and there are ample restaurants within walking distance. Pick up a detailed flyer on dining options when you check in for your workshop. For more information about local shops and services see the Mineral Point website.

Be sure to check our Upcoming Events or follow us on Facebook to keep abreast of developing programs.