Online – Register online and pay by credit card or PayPal using our secure server.

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
Our office is open 9am to 5pm weekdays for essential business, and weekends when workshops are in session April through mid-November.

From mid-November through March, we are open 9am to 3pm weekdays only.

Our office is located in the red Coach House, at 18 Shake Rag St. 

Minimum Age for Participation

Adult workshops are designed for students age 17 and above unless otherwise noted. We are happy to discuss options for younger students, and instructors are often willing to include younger artists in their workshops. We ask that you contact us directly about a specific workshop and we’ll confer with the instructor. In our summer Youth Program, we offer classes for young artists of all ages, from Kindergarten up through tweens & teens. 

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 at (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.

Our instructors, volunteers (who contribute 10 or more hours annually), and students (enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate programs) are eligible to receive a 15% discount on workshop tuition (material fees and other fees are not eligible for discounts). To receive your discount, you can register via the website and enter coupon code DISCOUNT15 or call (608) 987-3292.

PLEASE NOTE: Woodlanders Gathering, Makers & Shakers, and ticketed events not eligible for discount. Discounts cannot be combined. If an individual is eligible for more than one discount they can select which to apply, but cannot combine. 

Shake Rag Alley has limited funds available for full or partial scholarships to individuals to assist with workshop tuition and/or SRA lodging. To apply for these need-based scholarships, please fill out the Scholarship Form. We reserve the right to provide scholarships based on workshop availability, available lodging, and funds.

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, possess 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 read your class confirmation carefully as it may include a supply list and other important details.

• Except when requested by an instructor, we have transitioned to a “mask optional” protocol for adult and youth students whose workshops are held indoors. 
• Some adult and youth workshops will continue to have mask requirements in place. Students in those classes will be notified in advance.
• When masking is required, face coverings should cover your mouth and nose at all times.
• We will continue to maintain a 24-hour housekeeping block on either side of lodging reservations.

We are grateful for your patience, understanding, and flexibility as we have adapted our protocols since March 2020 to provide the safest environment possible for creating in community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@shakeragalley.org or (608) 987-3292.

Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts exists to provide educational opportunities to adults and youth, cultivate the creativity that thrives in our rural community, and steward our magical campus in the historic heart of Mineral Point. We will not tolerate 1) discrimination against any individual or group because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status; 2) sexual harassment that include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature; or 3) harassment on the basis of any other protected characteristic.

If a situation arises where you have a concern (either before, during, or after class), or wish to ask for an accommodation related to health, safety, or comfort, please contact Shake Rag Alley administrative staff for assistance in the Coach House office or by calling (608) 987-3292.

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 15 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 one year from the date of cancellation and is transferable.

Cancellations made 14 days or less than the published registration deadline date for any given workshop are not eligible for refunds or gift certificates. We encourage all students to purchase trip insurance, which is available for a reasonable fee.

Cancellation requests must be made by contacting our office at info@shakeragalley.org or (608) 987-3292.

If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with your class and cancel less than seven days in advance of your reservation, a $50 cancellation fee will apply. 

If Shake Rag Alley cancels your workshop:

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

If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a class for any reason, you will be notified via email or phone and will be eligible for a full refund or, if you prefer, a transferable gift certificate. You may also consider donating your refund to support our operations or youth scholarships.

If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with a class canceled by Shake Rag Alley, you may receive a full refund on lodging or gift certificate 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 Smejas’ Studio and pottery studio in The Sardeson 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 with plenty of time to get to your classroom. See our campus map.

Where to Check in Before Workshops

Please check in in the Art Cafe, the brown building adjacent to the red Coach House at 18 Shake Rag St. 

Parking is available on the campus side of Shake Rag Street 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 and your registration confirmation. Some workshops use only supplied materials. Others ask that you bring materials or tools, and offer clothing recommendations. These are listed in workshop descriptions and in your registration confirmation.

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 unless noted.

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

Mineral Point has a number of fine motels, B&B’s and guest rooms nearby, and there are ample restaurants and picnic spaces within walking distance. Many restaurants offer curbside pickup and takeout. If you wish to bring your lunch, we have refrigerators in many of our buildings. 

Pick up a Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce guide and map when you check in for your workshop. For more information about local shops and services, see the Mineral Point Chamber of Commerce website.