A new kind of community art space in Bozeman, Montana

We provide space + tools for makers in our community to create and connect

The space

So many artists we know (ourselves included) find themselves moving art projects from place to place in their homes as they toggle between living and creating. For those of us with designated home studios, art making can feel a little isolating. Some of us just need some external accountability, some want feedback.

Ours is a space meant to address both the chaos and isolation that are part of being a maker of any kind. Whether you come to connect with people in the space, or just to work, you're welcome at Wheelhouse.

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Upcoming events

See all of our classes and public events in one place.

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  • Open studio

    Sharing skills and resources is what builds community. We have a large workshop space equipped with a constantly expanding range of materials.

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  • Classes & workshops

    We offer all sorts of specialized classes ranging from stained glass to scientific illustration to face painting.

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  • Events & space rental

    We host a variety of public and private creative events in our space, with special rates for nonprofits and community organizations.

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  • Photo studio

    Our space can be booked for professional photoshoots! We have photography backdrops in a variety of colors, lighting and diffusers, camera equipment, and props on hand.

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  • Mural painting

    We have a combined 15 years of mural experience under our belts, and we're invested in getting more people involved in public art. We paint murals, teach muraling, and consult on murals.

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  • Design studio & think space

    We run a small design shop out of our studio space. We're also in the process of building out a design-centered collaboration space in our front room. More to come!

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The tools

Whether its materials, expertise, or feedback you're looking for, our space is built to equip makers of all kinds with what they need to grow creatively.

We are looking to see what people want and need as we continue to build the space out; people who are involved help shape this space every day.

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Create

We like to tell people that we run our studio like a gym: we have a punch pass system where one punch grants you 4 consecutive hours of access to our space.

Punches come with a built-in volume discount. 5-punch passes are $12 a punch, 10-punch passes are $10 a punch. If commitment isn't your thing, we also have a one-time pass available for $15.

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  • Art supplies

    We have basic mixed media supplies: drawing, drafting, painting, printmaking, stained glass, sculpture, drying racks, adhesives and fixatives. We also have a Cricut machine and 8.5x11 printer.

  • Photography equipment

    We have photography backdrops in a variety of colors, multiple types of lighting and diffusers, camera equipment, and props on hand.

  • One-on-one lessons

    Interested in learning a new skill, but can’t make any of the group classes? We have instructors on hand who will work around your schedule. Contact us if you're interested and we'll set it up.

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Connect

Get ready to roll up your sleeves and maybe even get a little dirty at one of our hands-on classes, or join us for some of our community-oriented events like Drink & Draw or Steep & Paint.

It's important to us that teaching is sustainable for our instructors, so all of our art classes do cost some money. We typically have at least one free community event per week too, and we're working on scholarship opportunities.

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Get in touch

Have an idea for a new class or event? Want to start teaching? Questions about how all this works? Feel free to send us an email or stop by our space.

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