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SUMMARY:Art & Design Summer Open Studios
DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeJune 1–August 23\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nAgesUWM Students + Alumni \n\n\n\n\n\nLocationArt Building (ART 363\, ART 391) \n\n\n\n\n\nContactMeierEA@uwm.edu \n\n\n\n\n\nSummer open studios are available to current intermediate/advanced Jewelry & Metalsmithing students and alumni who have had previous studio training and are seeking access to help make their own self-guided projects. \n\n\n\nStudio Information\n\n\n\nParticipants will receive access codes to the Jewelry & Metalsmithing\, Blacksmithing\, and Digital Fabrication & Design studios. Access is granted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Open Studio participants need to be aware of the ongoing Summer Workshops (please refer to the online workshop schedule in your enrollment confirmation email and check with workshop instructors regarding access). \n\n\n\nParticipants MUST work in pairs for all studio activities\, no one is allowed to work alone. There will be a student tech crew member on duty several hours a week and will be using the online studio schedule. No formal instruction is provided. \n\n\n\nParticipants will have access to all community tools (saws\, files\, pliers\, hammers\, etc.) and full use of the soldering\, annealing\, enameling\, etching\, and casting stations. You may utilize all power tools including band saw\, drill presses\, belt sanders\, sandblaster\, and Kessler’s donated Foredom rotary tools. The studio will provide torch fuel\, pickle\, etching solution\, ventilation\, wet work consumables and more. Participants will need to provide their own project materials such as metal\, enamel\, soldering supplies\, or casting investment powder. \n\n\n\nAll participants will be required to sign a waiver before working in the studio. If you are not sure if you qualify for this program please contact us. If you are not an alumni or experienced in our studios\, contact the Summer Workshops Coordinator for consideration – participation in Summer Workshops is recommended if you do not have experience in our studios.\n\n\n\nCost & Registration\n\n\n\nRegistration is ongoing and filled on a first come\, first served basis. \n\n\n\nGeneral Registration: $250 \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://uwm.edu/arts/event/art-design-summer-open-studios/
LOCATION:Art Building\, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art & Design Summer Workshops
DESCRIPTION:DatesJune 3–August 1\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nAges18+ or Accompanied Minors \n\n\n\n\n\nLocationArt Building + Kenilworth Square East \n\n\n\n\n\nContactWorkshops: meierea@uwm.eduRegistration: psoatix@uwm.edu  \n\n\n\n\n\nDevelop new ideas to explore your creative potential through faculty-led public workshops. Investigate a variety of topics\, techniques and strategies while learning ways to solve problems in the studio! If enrolling someone under the age of 18 without custodial guardianship\, please contact us prior to registration. \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\nErica A. MeierTeaching Faculty II\, Jewelry & Metalsmithing\, Digital Fabrication & DesignStudio Technician\, Jewelry & MetalsmithingDepartment Safety Coordinator and Technician\, Art & Designmeierea@uwm.eduArt Building 358Ryan  SendLecturer\, Jewelry & Metalsmithingryanasend@gmail.com\n\n\n\n2026 Summer Workshop Details\n\n\n\n\n\nCasting Ideas: From Wax to Metal\, Instant Fun! \n\n\n\nDates June 3–4 | Wed-Thur 6–9 p.m.Non-credit Cost: $153 ($150 + $3 fee)Instructor: Erica A. MeierLocation: Main Campus\, ART 391Level: BeginnerCapacity: 12 \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will be introduced to the ancient method of lost wax casting from start to finish. You will use wax injection molds to assemble your own creations and cast them into wearable metal objects! No experience needed\, objects will be cast in bronze\, silver can be provided at an additional cost. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoppersmithing Basics: Make Copper Vessels \n\n\n\nDates June 15–19 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Non-credit Cost: $403 ($400 + $3 fee)Instructor: Erica A. MeierLocation: Kenilworth Building\, KSE B61Level: Beginner to AdvancedCapacity: 12 \n\n\n\nThis workshop will focus on basic sheet metal forming in copper. We will focus on processes in traditional metalsmithing and processes using copper sheet to create functional metal vessels and other functional copperware. We will explore historical perspectives in metalsmithing to make contemporary functional objects in copper! This workshop will include angle raising\, synclastic and anticlastic forming and more! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlacksmithing Basics: Making a Wearable Cuff \n\n\n\nDates: June 20 | Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Non-credit Cost: $88 ($85 + $3 fee)Instructor: Erica A. MeierLocation: Kenilworth Building\, KSE B61Level: BeginnerCapacity: 14 \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will learn the basics of forging. You will learn how to cut\, shape\, and hammer steel into functional and wearable object such as bracelets\, cuffs\, napkin holders and art objects. No experience needed\, great for couples\, friends\, and family! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaking a Ring \n\n\n\nDates: June 23 | Tue 5:30–8:30 p.m.Non-credit Cost: $103 ($100 + $3 fee)Instructor: Erica A. MeierLocation: Main Campus\, ART 391Level: BeginnerCapacity: 12 \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will learn basic skills in the Jewelry and Metalsmithing world. Learn how to texture metal\, pierce holes\, saw out shapes\, solder\, and make a functional piece of jewelry! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharms and Hand Stamped Tags \n\n\n\nDates: June 24 | Wed 5 p.m.–8 p.m.Non-credit Cost: $78 ($75 + $3 fee)Instructor: Erica A. MeierLocation: Main Campus\, ART 391Level: BeginnerCapacity: 14 \n\n\n\nIn this workshop you will learn how to cut\, stamp\, and finish a custom tag for yourself\, a friend\, or a precious pet. What could you customize with a well-crafted brass or copper name tag? Participants can leave whenever they are completed or stay for the entire time to make your tag a masterpiece. Participants and can make as many tags possible in the allotted time. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBelts and Buckles! \n\n\n\nDates: July 8–9 | Wed–Thur 6–9 p.m.Non-credit Cost: $168 ($165 + $3 fee)Instructor: Erica A. MeierLocation: Main Campus\, ART 391Level: Beginner to AdvancedCapacity: 12 \n\n\n\nFrom wardrobe necessity to Rodeo. We will focus on the basic function of a belt buckle so you can create unique buckles of your own! Using steel\, brass and copper\, you will be able to create a functional and decorative belt buckle and a belt in this workshop. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnameling: Color on Metal \n\n\n\nDates: July 13–17 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Non-credit Cost: $403 ($400 + $3 fee)For-credit Course: 1 credit (ART 279/479)Instructor: Erica A. MeierLocation: Main Campus\, ART 391Level: Beginner to IntermediateCapacity: 12 \n\n\n\nIn this one-week workshop students will be introduced to tradition of Vitreous Enamel. Demonstrations of Limoges\, Champleve\, Kiln operations\, and experimental methods for jewelry and functional objects. All participants will receive copper\, enamel\, and be exposed to many other bench skills to make heirloom quality objects and wearables! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Copper Bloom: Crafting Realistic Flora \n\n\n\nDates: July 18–19 | Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m.Non-credit Cost: $153 ($150 + $3 fee)Instructor: Ryan SendLocation: Kenilworth Building\, KSE B61Level: BeginnerCapacity: 12 \n\n\n\nTurn a sheet of metal into a delicate\, realistic bloom in this engaging\, hands-on weekend workshop. This course is designed for artists\, jewelers\, and enthusiasts eager to explore the unique sculptural potential of copper. Over two days\, you will explore essential metalsmithing techniques to create striking\, lifelike copper flowers. Experience the satisfaction of making a hard material appear to have movement and flexibility\, resulting in a floral bloom that is truly permanent. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Blacksmithing: Decorative Utensils for Daily Life \n\n\n\nDates: July 27–31 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Non-credit Cost: $403 ($400 + $3 fee)For-credit Course: 1 credit (ART 279/479-803)Instructor: Erica A. MeierLocation: Kenilworth Building\, KSE B61Level: BeginnerCapacity: 10 \n\n\n\nStudents will use etched steel and brass sheet\, basic fabrication\, and forging techniques to create a pair of heirloom quality utensils for daily life (functional spatulas\, strainers\, choppers\, or sculptural utensils). Decorative custom etched steel plates will be provided to create and enhance utensils and numerous beginner techniques will be covered\, including cold and hot forming (forging\, sinking\, basic sheet fabrication)\, cold and hot connections (riveting\, silver or brass brazing)\, and finishing (sanding\, filing\, texture). \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlacksmithing Basics: Making a Fire Poker \n\n\n\nDates: Aug 1 | Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Non-credit Cost: $88 ($88 + $3 fee)Instructor: Erica A. MeierLocation: Kenilworth Building\, KSE B61Level: BeginnerCapacity: 14 \n\n\n\nIn this one-day workshop you will learn the basics of blacksmithing to make a functional fire poker. You will learn basic forging\, twisting\, tapering and more\, no experience needed\, great for couples\, friends\, and family! \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://uwm.edu/arts/event/art-design-summer-workshops/
LOCATION:Kenilworth Square East\, 2155 N. Prospect Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202
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SUMMARY:Design & Visual Communication Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeFriday\, December 11\, 2026 (5–8 p.m.) \n\n\n\n\n\nLocationKenilworth Square East\, 3rd Floor Gallery \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating the hard work of the Design & Visual Communication seniors as they explore themes of speculative\, campaign\, and exhibition design in their work. They have spent the last three months researching\, planning\, and designing what our futures may look like and what it might take to get us to these outcomes. \n\n\n\nNearly 40 student designers are showcasing work\, which is the culmination of a semester immersed in all aspects of design: research\, strategy development\, brand development\, rapid prototyping\, testing\, production of a highly refined prototype\, and more.
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