CEDARBURG CULTURAL CENTER
JULY ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
MIRANDA KEMPF
Miranda Kempf
Growing up with artists, Miranda has been making art as long as she could remember.
“I remember always looking forward to going to art class since I was little”, says Kempf. For her, art comes naturally. Acrylic is her preferred medium when it comes to painting, due to it being simply water based. “It’s cheap, it dries easily and it doesn’t spontaneously combust”, she laughs.
Miranda graduated with an associate’s degree at MPTC in Interactive Media Design. She has found good use in her education to help promote her artwork, including the design of her business cards.
Throughout her years painting, Miranda has earned multiple awards, including 2nd Place in 2022 and 1st Place in 2023 in the West Bend Art Walk, Honorable Mention in the Germantown Art WRAP and Honorable Mention from the Cedarburg Cultural Center.
In addition, Kempf painted in a humanitarian effort for nonprofit organizations such as the art show for foster kittens in the Facebook group, Tiny Tim’s Tiny Foster Family, in 2022.
Acrylic Landscapes Made Easy with Miranda Kempf
Wednesday, July 23: 12:30-3:30 pm
Learn techniques to paint the most beautiful aspects of nature with ease. In this painting workshop, beginners and all levels will learn to paint gorgeous landscapes in a step-by-step approach. All supplies are included in the class fee; feel free to bring a smock.
$58 CCC Members / $70 Non-Members
AUGUST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
GEORNICA DANIELS
Geornica Daniels is an interdisciplinary artist working in sculpture and site-specific installation. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, she currently lives in Cedarburg. Her recent work explores the embedded histories of found objects and the portrayal of memory in three dimensions: what memory looks like and how we reshape those thoughts in attempts to suppress or control our memories. She received her BFA from MIAD in 2023 and is currently a graduate student pursuing her MFA in sculpture at UW-Milwaukee. She has exhibited regionally in Milwaukee at Brook Stevens Gallery, Between Two Galleries, Grey Area, Kenilworth Square East Gallery, Var Gallery and in Sheboygan at The John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Geornica is an Advanced Opportunity Program Fellow at the UW-Milwaukee and plans to expand her studio practice while continuing her studies.
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Geornica Daniels
“My wish is for perfect memories and the vessels to hold them. But this is impossible. I want to encapsulate and arrest the essence of my memories, but the fragile materials, such as paper, beeswax, floral foam, acrylic, and found objects, reveal the fragility and malleability of our memory and its often-fleeting nature. My sculptures often undergo a metamorphosis from pliable and moist states to structured and rigid forms, embodying the tension between the instinct to safeguard and the admittance of limitations within all relationships.” -Daniels
Sculpting Memory with Papier-Mâché
with Geornica Daniels
Tuesday, August 19: 9 am-12 pm
In this fun and reflective workshop, we will use simple materials to create sculptural paper vessels that explore memory, meaning, and personal symbolism. Participants are invited to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bowl) to use as a mold for shaping their vessel (or borrow one from the instructor). We’ll begin with a quick demo and short discussion about how vessels can act as containers for memory, story, or emotion. Then we’ll jump into building our own using papier-mâché techniques. Whether you’re aiming for something raw and expressive or smooth and refined, there’s space to experiment. Finished pieces will need drying time and can be picked up after several days. Details will be shared in class. No experience necessary; just come ready to get a little messy and make something meaningful! Perfect for ages 14 and up. All materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a bowl to use as a mold.
$50 CCC Members / $60 Non-Members
The artist will be demonstrating at CCC on:
Thursdays, August 7, 14: 10 am-1 pm
Fridays, August 8, 22, 29: 11am-1pm
Saturdays, August 2, 16, 23, 30: 12-3 pm
SEPTEMBER ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
RENEE SCHREINER
Renee Schreiner is an artist who makes her home and studio in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Her art education started in high school and continued while serving her country in the Women’s Army Corp. Renee took advantage of being stationed in Germany to visit many European art museums. Upon her honorable discharge, Renee studied art education at San Antiono College, UW Milwaukee and Cardinal Stritch. Over the years, Renee has taught students of all ages and abilities in addition to creating art and selling at various venues. She currently teaches art at Portal Inc. to disabled adults. Renee’s preferred medium is acrylic paint. She paints scenes that she sees and photographs on her daily nature hikes. She has been a member of the Cedarburg Artists’ Guild for over 30 years and participates regularly in their exhibits and their annual studio tour. She has won numerous awards for her art, including several “Best 2D Painting” awards.
Renee Schreiner
More info coming soon on when the artist will be demonstrating at CCC.
Our Iconic Lighthouse with Renee Schreiner
Date TBD: 3 hours
Come paint the iconic Port Washington Lighthouse nestled on our prized Lake Michigan with Renee. In this workshop, students will render a painting on 11”x14” canvas using thin layers of acrylic paint. We will be guided in a simple sketch, working from the artist’s photo reference. Renee will teach us the technique of using several thin layers to achieve this signature style. Finally, we will add details to achieve a finished rendition. All supplies are included in the class fee. Students may bring an apron or smock.
$58 CCC Members / $70 Non-Members
Registration will be available upon scheduling.
OCTOBER ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
MELISSA LOMBARDO
Through ceramics, polymer clay, metal, and diverse mixed media, Melissa’s work seeks to channel the spirits and elements of the natural world. She is driven to bring forth forgotten deities, symbols, and ancient practices from the unseen realms into tangible forms. Her art invites viewers to engage with the power of remembrance, encouraging them to explore what it truly means to be a creator.
Melissa Lombardo
More info coming soon on when the artist will be demonstrating at CCC.
Clay Hand Building with Melissa Lombardo
Thursdays, October 2 & 16: 6-8 pm
This all-ages class offers an engaging introduction into the art of ceramics. Participants will create a handbuilt miniature mug, ideal for honoring Día de los Muertos (November 1st-3rd), while gaining insight into the cultural significance of this meaningful holiday. Día de los Muertos is a time to honor ancestors by presenting foods and drinks they cherished. This class provides a unique opportunity to celebrate by crafting and glazing a personalized piece for your own offerings. An additional supply and firing fee of $10 is due to the instructor on the first night of class. This class will be available for registration soon!
$55 CCC Members / $66 Non-Members
NOVEMBER ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
GREG YOUNG
DECEMBER ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
MICKI HIGH
JANUARY ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
DENI STORM
FEBRUARY ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
TAYLOR MCDARISON
MARCH ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
CINDY SARKADY
APRIL ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
MARY PESCH
MAY ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
JUDY GROWCHOWSKI