Greetings, fellow art adventurers! I’m Corena Ricks, resident artist at Wizard Quest in Wisconsin Dells. Join me in our enchanting Guildhall for upcoming art classes, where together we’ll channel a touch of magic to bring your unique, enchanting creations to life!
Welcome! I’m the Art Director at Wizard Quest, and after years of bringing magical worlds to life, I’m finally carving out dedicated time for what I love best: teaching art. Throughout my career, I’ve honed techniques across a wide variety of mediums—many of which you’ve seen firsthand in the immersive displays and set designs at Wizard Quest.
Through these classes, my goal is to share those hard-earned skills, techniques, and creative processes directly with you. You won't just be learning from me, either—I’ll also be inviting a fantastic lineup of guest instructors to teach, including many of the talented artists who helped build and design Wizard Quest alongside me. Whether you're looking to master a new medium or sharpen your foundational skills, we’re excited to create, experiment, and learn together.
Hands-on oil painting on an embellished wooden panel with Corena.
Rub-on transfers and painted backgrounds on surfaces you choose.
Fantasy oil painting workshop on a uniquely embellished panel.
Turn a plain wooden book box into a vintage dimensional keepsake.
Fantasy oil painting on an embellished wooden panel with Corena.
Cancellation Policies (please review before purchasing — by purchasing a ticket you agree to these policies):
• A prepaid ticket reserves your spot and is considered a firm commitment.
• A cancellation with sufficient notice (before 24hrs) will result in a reschedule option, good for 90 days after the cancellation.
• Cancellations within 24 hours of the event will result in forfeit of payment.
• Transferring Tickets: You can send someone else in your place at any time.
• Studio Cancellations: If ArtQuest Academy cancels due to low turn out or emergencies you'll receive a full refund.
No. All materials are supplied.
Not at all! Bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to enjoy the creative journey. Our instructors handle the heavy lifting to simplify the technique, ensuring you focus entirely on the fun.
Sorry, no wine, and no whining! We do offer a free Poppi drink and mini bag of popcorn.
Only if you share, kidding. Sorry, not at this time.
You can register up to the day before as long as there are openings available.
Heck yes, snacks are available to purchase.
We cap the classes off at 16.
Absolutely! You are welcome to reserve space in a scheduled class or contact Corena directly to arrange a private group experience.
Not at this time. I’ll be there even for one. I love painting with others that much! If I cancel for any reason you will receive a full refund or can book another class within 90 days.
While we don't issue refunds, you're welcome to submit your piece to our 'Ugly Art' museum for lifetime free entry! Kidding, of course.. Becoming a skilled artist is a lifelong adventure. If you had a good time, come back and give it another shot—practice is the only way to grow!
Keep an eye on our schedule—we'll be introducing additional intensive workshops in the near future!
Find us at The Guildhall at Wizard Quest, 400 Broadway, Wisconsin Dells.
Directions: Enter through the lobby, come on up the stairs or ask our Wizard Quest ticket taker to direct you to our elevator.
