NEW! Wisconsin Educational Retreat 2012 Hosts Two Events!

Spring Event May 18-20, 2012 & Fall Event September 21-23, 2012
Join Michael Harbridge at his studio in Wisconsin for an exciting, educational event where participants will create large clay shapes, Raku, airbrushed ware and much more! These are just a few of the shapes created in the 2011 event. Watch for all new projects coming in 2012! Reserve your space today. Only 18 seats are available at each.

Airbrushed Raku on flat shapes (but fire them vertically)   Raku & Glass Vase               Horsehair firing large shapes

A total of eight large projects (or more if time permits) will be completed during these workshops.

Clay-Puzzled Santa Vase                                      Banding & Brushes                                          Clay-Puzzled Mushrooms

Lodging Information
The packages with lodging are set up at the Norseman House in Iola, WI. It's a quaint, privately owned motel with private rooms, kitchen rooms and shared rooms with two queen beds. This is the only hotel in Iola. Other hotels are available in Waupaca (15 miles) and Stevens Point (30 miles). All rooms come with a refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, free local phone calls and high-speed internet. All rooms are smoke free.



Airport Information
Iola is located in central Wisconsin with three airports within an hour. The best option is Appleton, WI (code ATW). Other options are Green Bay (GRB) and Central Wisconsin (CWA). Complimentary transportation to and from Appleton to Iola will be provided. Contact us for details and availability. Milwaukee (MKE) is about two and a half hours from Iola.

Transportation
The Norseman House Hotel is about one mile from the event location and transportation will be provided each day.

Food
Iola is a small town with a few options for food. A traditional diner has a variety of food, Subway offers...you guessed it, subs, coffee shops offers pizza and a few other selections, ice cream shop has sandwiches and several bars have bar food. Several event packages include home-cooked meals.