Wisconsin Hosts Cooking, Watercolor, and Trivia Events This Week

Wisconsin residents can participate in several local cooking, crafting, and social events throughout the week of November 8, according to a report from Channel 3000.

As temperatures begin to drop across the Midwest, local businesses in Madison, Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Janesville are hosting seasonal activities ranging from culinary workshops to holiday-themed art classes.

Chef Joel Leads Cooking Class and Jolynn Norlander Teaches Watercolor

In Madison, Chef Joel will lead a hands-on cooking class titled Thai Feast at Delectable on November 9 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will prepare and eat several recipes, including Thai green curry and Thai yellow coconut curry. The cost for the session is $89, which covers all necessary ingredients.

Eau Claire is hosting a different type of creative session at Legacy Coffee on November 12. Local artist Jolynn Norlander will lead a Holiday Watercolor Class starting at 6 p.m. The event focuses on creating custom holiday cards and gift tags. Tickets are priced at $48 and include a complimentary beverage along with all required paint supplies and step-by-step instructions.

For those interested in glasswork, The Glass Garden in Janesville is offering a Fun Winter Ornaments Class on November 12.

The workshop has two available time slots: 12:30 to 3 p.m. or 5 to 7:30 p.m. Participants can build up to four ornaments of various sizes, using themes such as wreaths, snowmen, or cardinals, or they may bring their own specific design ideas. The $75 fee includes colored and clear scrap glass, embellishments, and kiln firing.

608 Brewing Company Hosts Shrek Trivia and Watch Party

La Crosse residents can participate in themed social events at 608 Brewing Company. On November 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the venue will host 608 Trivia focused on the Shrek film franchise, covering the first three movies. For those unable to attend the Tuesday trivia session, the company is also hosting a Shrek watch party on the night of November 9.