There is no event fee. Workshops are individually priced. See below.

Nope. No minimum. You may sign up for just one or as many workshops as you like. Most workshops are one full day. Some are half day classes and there are some two-day classes as well.

Register for each class individually. You may register online (see below) or call the Shake Rag Alley office at 608-987-3292.

Check in for class at the Shake Rag Alley office, 18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point. You can park on Shake Rag St. or in the grassy lot across the street. Classes are held in one of several buildings on the Shake Rag campus or in nearby artist studios. You will receive your classroom assignment(s) when you check in. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to allow time to get to your classroom.
   

Materials fees are shown in the class listings and are usually paid with the tuition payment, although in some cases materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at class time. Check the class listing.

Our workshops are designed for ages 14 and up, as described on our Planning Your Workshop Experience page.

We do encourage your spouse to accompany you to enjoy Mineral Point! But sorry, only registered students are allowed in class unless there is a medical need for assistance.

Yes, you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not have an email address, we will send a postal mail confirmation.

Mineral Point is located in Southwest Wisconsin about 45 miles from Madison. See our Planning Your Workshop Experience page for travel info.

Shake Rag rents three guest rooms right on campus and two apartments a few blocks away. Students receive a 10% discount on Shake Rag Alley lodging. See our Lodging page for more information. In addition, Mineral Point has a variety of motels, hotels, inns, and bed and breakfasts with a wide range of prices and amenities, many within walking distance of Shake Rag Alley. See our Local Lodging Directory.

You are on your own for meals. Mineral Point has a number of terrific restaurants offering a variety of cuisines and price ranges. Most restaurants are within walking distance of the Shake Rag Alley campus. See our Local Dining Directory. Or, you are welcome to bring a bag lunch or picnic and dine al fresco on Shake Rag’s charming campus. Several buildings on campus have refrigerators where you can store a bag lunch and there are tables and chairs on the patio outside the Art Café as well as benches throughout campus.

Mineral Point boasts a large number of artist galleries/studios and shops, as well as several historic sites. Other cultural offerings can be found in nearby communities. Parks and outdoor activities are available in Mineral Point and outside of town as well. Please see our Planning Your Workshop Experience page for more information.

YES! During Art Adventure we welcome you to:

• Unwind and enjoy complimentary wine, cheese, and snacks at our nightly After-Class Social Hours
• Find a new treasure at the Swap Table
• Visit the Mineral Point Market on Saturday morning
• Take in Mineral Point’s many galleries, artist studios, and historic sites
• Attend a movie, musical performance, or theater event in town

Click here to check the Mineral Point community calendar, which may be updated with new events as your workshop date approaches, and review the list of possibilities provided on our Planning Your Workshop Experience page.