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  • An overhead, close-up shot of a person using a wooden squeegee to pull dark ink across a screenprint mesh. The screen is burned with the text "STUDIO ARTS and CRAFT CENTRE" and a hand logo. A large open jar of vibrant purple ink sits in the foreground.

    Beginner Screen Printing

    Beginner Screen Printing
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    If you are curious about screen printing but not sure where to begin, or want to perfect your technique, this class is for you! Participants will first learn how to create a suitable design, then create their screen. Finally, participants …

  • Día de Los Muertos display

    Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops

    Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Tuesday, October 20 | 3 PM - 6 PM | Union Concourse  Wednesday, October 21 | 3 PM - 6 PM | Union Concourse  Join us for a Dia de los Muertos Ofrenditas workshop to honor and remember loved ones through this meaningful Mexican tradition. Ofrendas, or “offerings,” are decorated altars filled with photos, …

  • Overhead illustration of two pairs of hands in sweater sleeves holding mugs of coffee on a teal background.

    Queer Women Coffee Hour

    Queer Women Coffee Hour
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for a slow coffee morning to meet fellow queer-identifying women/individuals and create a space to connect and find community! Join us for some queer joy, Coffee, genuine conversation, crafts, reading, and anything you’d like. Coffee, teas, and snacks …

  • A group of young adults sitting on comfortable couches arranged in a circle during a meeting or discussion inside a classroom or lounge area with cabinets and artwork in the background.

    Courageous Conversations: Body Acceptance

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Courageous Conversations: Body Acceptance  Wednesday, October 21  2 PM - 3 PM | First-Generation+ Resource Center (Union EG39)  Join us for a thoughtful dialogue on cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes. This is a space to learn together, ask questions, and …

  • Día de Los Muertos display

    Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops

    Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Tuesday, October 20 | 3 PM - 6 PM | Union Concourse  Wednesday, October 21 | 3 PM - 6 PM | Union Concourse  Join us for a Dia de los Muertos Ofrenditas workshop to honor and remember loved ones through this meaningful Mexican tradition. Ofrendas, or “offerings,” are decorated altars filled with photos, …

  • An illustration with a central text bubble that reads "LEAVE YOUR mark," with "mark" written in white script inside a blue, textured banner. To the left, a Black person in a teal long-sleeve shirt holds a stack of colorful books, and to the right, a woman with dark brown hair wearing a pink top and green skirt gestures toward the text while holding a blue folder under her arm.

    Leave Your Mark

    Leave Your Mark
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Explore the Social Change model, designed to drive positive change in our community. Explore how you see yourself v. how others see you, learn how to ask for and be truly receptive to feedback, plan a hypothetical bank heist and …

  • Graphic with yellow vertical stripes featuring a circle of colorful children's clothes around text reading "Kids Clothing SWAP."

    Children’s Clothing Swap

    Northwest Quadrant Building (NWQ) 2025 E Newport Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Looking to refresh your kiddo’s wardrobe without spending a fortune? Join us for a children’s clothing swap on Wednesday. October 21st and discover new-to-you items for your growing little one(s)! Bring along gently used children’s clothing to share and browse donations …

  • Hands wearing mint-green dotted quilting gloves guide a colorful patchwork quilt under the presser foot of a sewing machine for free-motion quilting.

    Sewing Machine Basics: Patchwork

    Sewing Machine Basics: Patchwork
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Gain or expand your sewing skills in this introduction course! Our sewing specialist Beth will break down the basics, guiding you step-by-step through operating a sewing machine. Students will walk away with a complete patchwork piece, and confidence with techniques and terminology to continue their sewing journey with ease! 

  • An aerial view of a narrow, tree-covered peninsula or tombolo stretching out into clear turquoise ocean waters, creating curved beaches on both sides.

    Love (Is Not An) Island

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for this Love Island USA-themed event where you'll explore what it really takes to build healthy relationships. Visit interactive stations focused on online dating tips, healthy relationship qualities, ways to "pull someone for a chat", expressing your emotions, …

  • Close-up of a person's hands assembling a geometric stained glass panel using the lead came method. The hands use pliers to adjust a lead strip around vibrant red, blue, and yellow glass pieces, which are held in place by horseshoe nails on a wooden work surface.

    Intro to Stained Glass Session 2

    Intro to Stained Glass Session 2
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In 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 a …

  • Dancers in elaborate indigenous Mexican attire perform at a Day of the Dead event, wearing vibrant feather headdresses and patterned costumes while holding feathered shakers.

    Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival  Thursday, October 22   11 AM – 4 PM | Union Ballroom  Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture and traditions! Immerse yourself in a day filled with music, captivating performances, live art, and a myriad of vendors …

  • Close-up view of two hands holding wooden knitting needles, working a knit stitch into a piece of thick, cream-colored wool fabric against a wooden surface.

    Fibers Made Easy: Knitted Scarves

    Fibers Made Easy: Knitted Scarves
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    This two-night class provides a great introduction for the brand-new knitter, or an opportunity to get back into the groove after a hiatus! We'll focus on foundational technical skills and how to read a pattern. Learning from an experienced teacher in a community setting offers many benefits: the chance to …