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Quick Crochet: Granny Squares Session 3
Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet the famous Granny Square that can be combined into scarves, blankets, clothing, and other fun and useful objects? Even if you’ve never held a crochet hook in your hand, you can learn …
Graduate School Rock Climbing Night
Are you a Graduate or PhD student looking to try rock climbing for the first or second time? Outdoor Pursuits has joined forces with UWM's Graduate School to offer a night of indoor rock climbing at Adventure Rock climbing gym across the street from Riverview Hall! All equipment and instruction will be provided. Transportation is NOT provided, but Adventure Rock can be accessed by taking the Prowl Line to Cambridge Hall or Riverview Hall and walking the short distance to Adventure Rock from there. Registration opens 2 weeks before the trip.
Linocut Relief
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesPhew! We’ve reached the final offering of our introductory printmaking workshops this semester. What a relief! In this workshop, participants will explore relief printmaking through carving small linoleum blocks, printing by press and by hand, and onto fabric and paper. …
Intro to Cross Stitch Session 2
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for a beginner-friendly cross-stitching class where you'll learn the fundamentals of this relaxing and creative craft. In this workshop, you'll practice stitching on cross stitch fabric and complete a small practice piece. Once you're comfortable with the basics, …
Crossing Over
The fall student exhibition, Crossing Over, features work produced by undergraduate students in UWM’s Peck School of the Arts, Department of Art and Design who have received a scholarship and/or fellowship award in the 2025/2026 school year. This yearly exhibition features outstanding artwork created by Milwaukee’s up and coming young artists through a variety of mediums and themes. Please come and join the Union Art Gallery in congratulating and recognizing these amazing UWM student artists!
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 3
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAre you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through …
Intro to 3D Modeling for Jewlery
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIn this workshop you will be introduced to the process of designing and 3d modeling jewelry in the CAD program Rhinoceros. You will learn basic functions and modeling commands commonly used for making essential forms like rings and pendants, including …
Knitted Scarves
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin SACC to knit a warm scarf! A fun and colorful way to learn to knit. This little scarf will feel great around your neck on cold Wisconsin mornings. We’ll learn basic knitting stitches and how to read a basic …
Student Org Social
Looking for an opportunity to connect with student organizations at UWM? Join us for an evening of fun at the Student Org Social! Come with your org members or come alone and meet somebody new. Free food will be provided …
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 4
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAre you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through …
Intro to Stained Glass Session 4
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIn this workshop, you will learn how to score, cut, foil, solder, and assemble your own stained- glass motif. Class participants will choose their own colors for a sunrise pattern which they will be able to then assemble to make …
Intro to Slab Construction and Surface Texture
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIn this 5-week course, you'll explore the essentials of both soft and hard slab construction, learn creative glazing techniques, and discover the art of adding surface textures to clay. Throughout the class, you'll create three functional and decorative pieces: a …