On Saturday, August 22nd from 10am – 3pm the Wegner Grotto County Park will host the twelfth annual “Art Outdoors” make-and-take art day. This family-friendly event includes exploring one of Wisconsin’s fascinating art environments, the Wegner Grotto, and creating art in the outdoors. Three art activities will be available to visitors: clay sculpting, mosaic making, and creating beaded suncatchers.
Jarrod Roll, Director of the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum, states that the purpose of this annual art event is to give people a chance to explore their artistic side: “Paul and Matilda Wegner, the couple who created the Wegner Grotto back in the 1930s, were not trained, professional artists, but they had a strong desire to create something beautiful with their hands—what we call today the ‘Wegner Grotto.’ It’s with that same creative spirit that we host ‘Art Outdoors’ each year. We want people of all ages and abilities to try their hand at making art inspired by the Wegner Grotto.”
For beginners, there will be instructors on site to help guide you in creating your masterpiece. This is a “come and go” event scheduled from 10am-3pm. All skill and age levels are encouraged to attend. There is no charge to participate. All art supplies will be provided but supplies will be limited. This FREE event is supported in part by the Ruth Foundation for the Arts. The Wegner Grotto County Park is located at 7788 Daylight Road, Sparta, Wisconsin. 15 minutes north of Sparta off Hwy 27, west on Hwy 71, south of Cataract. For more information visit www.facebook.com/mclhr or call 608-269-8680.
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