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W o r k s h o p s

Please Note: If you are registering to attend an event such as a performance, workshop or class, payment for each person attending must be made. You will be able to record each individual’s name and contact information on the online event registration form..​

If you are a vendor offering your work for sale, for example the Book Fair, please submit payment only for yourself.

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Register Here for Glass Butterfly Workshop

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B a s k e t m a k i n g  W o r k s h o p
L i k e  N o  O t h e r !


Instructor: Suzanne Shafer-Wilson 
Saturday, April 25, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Registration $50.00

  • Learn the ancient lace technique of knotless netting to create a small basket. 
  • Participants will use thin plastic coated wire and twigs. 
  • All tools and materials provided.
  • Approx. 3” x 3” x 3”

Suzanne Shafer-Wilson has been creating baskets from wire for over 35 years.  She has shown her work in Chicago and nationally.  For more information on Shafer-Wilson, google her name and see many examples and her website.

Register online at www.cmaaa.org/events.html, in person or call 815-595-5810.
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Register Here - Basket Making Workshop

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Glass Bird Making Workshop

Instructor: Val Butcher
Saturday, June 6, 10:00am

Registration: $40.00 (deadline May 30)
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  • Create a glass bird for window display, yard art or other location
  • Choose your own colors.
  • The bird is approx. 3 1/2" x 4".
  • Includes a rod for yard display or a hole can be drilled for hanging.
  • All supplies included.
  • Please wear long pants and closed toe shoes.
  • Must be 18 or older.

Register Here for Glass Bird Making Workshop

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Rock River Valley Painters Guild - RRVPG Workshop

Instructor: Farley Lewis hosted by CMAAA

Thursday July 16, and Friday July 17, 10:00am

For More Information on the RRVPG Workshop - Click Here

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Playwriting Workshop

Instructor: 
Donna Kelly 
Saturday July 25, 10:00am
Registration: No fee however please register


Please Register - Playwriting Workshop - Free Event

Glass Decorative Plate Workshop

Instructor: Val & Clarence Butcher
Saturday, August 1, 10:00am

Registration: $65.00 (deadline July 25)
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Register Here for Glass Decorative Plate Workshop

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Coliseum Museum
124 N. 4th St., 

Oregon, IL 61061
​815-595-5810

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Wednesday thru Saturday
 10:00am to 5:00pm

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The Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques & Americana Foundation (CMAAA) is an Illinois Not for Profit Corporation §501(c)(3) public charity. It is located in Oregon, Illinois. For additional information about the CMAAA and its mission, please see the ABOUT page.
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  • Home
  • About
    • How to Exhibit
    • Mission
    • Coliseum History
    • Space Rentals
  • Events & Education
    • Calendar
    • Events & Receptions
    • Classes
    • Workshops
    • Lectures
  • Exhibits & Collections
    • Galleries & Featured
    • Juried Shows
    • Permanent Collection
  • Donate
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Sponsorship
  • Contact Us
    • Email Us
    • Entries for Juried Shows
    • Directions
  • Login