Hands-On Learning

Hands-On Learning

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People at a table watch as someone creates art.
Three children play with moveable shapes on a wall.
Two adults collage in front of a window showing snow outside.

Education through hands-on learning is central to The Bubbler’s mission, making workshops, talks, and classes accessible to community members of all ages and abilities. Many of these opportunities are tied to the Bubbler Artist-in-Residence Program, which invites area artists into libraries and community spaces to share their specialized knowledge.

You can find a full listing of events from The Bubbler on the Madison Public Library’s event calendar.

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Learning Through Making

Workshops

The Bubbler’s all-ages learning opportunities include activities like sewing, woodworking, digital media creation, and so much more. There’s something for everyone! See what’s coming up at your local library on the events calendar:

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Schools and Community

Check out the project archive to see how we’ve worked with Madison public schools and community centers for projects like Making Spaces, Beyond the Bubbler, and more.

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Educator Resources + Assessment

Explore a range of available resources for programs that incorporate making-through-learning.

Artists screen printing.

Making Justice

Our community-based learning program for at-risk and court-involved teens that includes weekly workshops and artist-in-residence opportunities.

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Digital Media Creation

Learning how to create digital media plays a big role in our program! From Making Justice’s GROW Academy to group projects and classroom collaborations, there’s a lot to explore.

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Our Spaces

Learn more about where to find Bubbler workshops and events.