City Times Staff

WISCONSIN RAPIDS — The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center will hold a grand opening of their new location, 320 W. Grand Ave., on March 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“This is the perfect time to see our new spaces for classes, exhibits and music.”

On hand will be award-winning artist Carol Stewart as her oil painting will be on display. Staff and board members will also give tours and answer questions about upcoming classes and future plans. Refreshments will be served.

Carol Stewart (Tully) is a Wisconsin Rapids native and graduate in fine arts from Milwaukee’s Layton School of Art. She and her husband Jan owned and operated Stoney Birch Studio for 30 years. She has a great love of nature which is evident in her landscapes and wildlife paintings. Carol also paints still life, portraits, and interior murals in many subjects and styles. Over 35 original artworks are on exhibit and for sale at this art opening.

Below are a list of upcoming and future classes for the cultural center:

“Make & Take” Plant Art Classes | March 1, 7, 22
Taught by professional floral designer Kathleen Johnson, you will learn step-by-step how to easily turn plants, foliage, grasses, and beautiful greenery into your own unique and artful designs. Think spring with greenery and share the fun with your friends. Choose from daytime and evening classes: March 1 Kokedama | March 7 Fun With Foliage | March 22 Build Your Own Terrarium | Get complete details online, culturalcenterarts.com/classesworkshops.html

Call For Artists | March 2 | Cranberry Blossom Fest 2018
Cranberry-inspired art is wanted for the 2018 Cranberry Blossom Festival Poster! Submit photos/digital images; due March 2, 2018. Complete details online, http://culturalcenterarts.com/call-for-art.html