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  • Cyanotype

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

    Step back in time and discover a vintage photography technique from the 1840s! In this workshop, you’ll work with a light-sensitive solution to create stunning, blue-toned images. By arranging objects on the surface and exposing them to light, you’ll craft unique, one-of-a-kind prints that …

  • An outdoor autumn display arranged on a green lawn in front of some bushes. A bale of hay features a red-and-white plaid blanket draped over it alongside decorative fall throw pillows. Several faux pumpkins sit in the grass nearby, including one on the right shaped like a sign that reads "Welcome Fall."

    Fall Carnival

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

    Get ready to kick back with CAB at the ultimate Fall Carnival! We're bringing all the cozy fall vibes with food, games, music, prizes, and nonstop fun. From classic carnival games to seasonal treats and good energy all around, there's …

  • A collage featuring vertical panels of four distinct artworks: a painted ceramic vessel, a black-and-white zebra-stripe pattern, a detailed marbled abstract texture, and a mossy green sculpture with wire details.

    Common Ground – Exhibition Run

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

    Common Ground explores the possibilities of working with natural materials, bringing together artists whose practices engage with these mediums. The featured works demonstrate the diverse ways artists transform raw materials into objects of beauty, meaning, and innovation. Each work reflects …

  • A parent drinking coffee while holding a sleeping baby.

    Student Parent Coffee Hour

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

    Calling all UWM student parents! Join us for coffee, conversation, and community at our monthly Student Parent Coffee Hour! Stop by to meet fellow student parents, learn about resources available to support you and your family, and start the semester …

  • 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 …

  • 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! 

  • Overhead view of a dark wooden table cluttered with paper cutouts, stickers, small notebooks, and craft supplies.

    Power of the Pen: ZINES!!!

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

    Power of the Pen: ZINES!!!  Thursday, October 8  4:30 PM -6:30 PM | Gasthaus  Learn how to create your own DIY zine and express your creativity through art, writing, and storytelling in this hands-on workshop. We'll provide all the supplies, plus free appetizers while you craft, connect, …

  • Hands pouring a smooth blue glaze from a measuring jug over an upside-down white ceramic vessel held over a large plastic catchment bowl.

    Glazing Techniques Session 1

    Glazing Techniques Session 1
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Learn basic techniques of surface decoration on ceramic forms! This course will cover underglaze techniques such as stenciling, shaving cream swirl, and Mishima inlay, as well as overglazing processes such as dripping, brushing, and marbling. We will dive right in, …

  • A four-panel vertical collage featuring distinct visual textures side-by-side: a colorful ceramic vessel, zebra-like black and white stripes, a marbled pebble pattern, and green mossy plant life.

    Common Ground – Opening Reception

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

    Common Ground explores the possibilities of working with natural materials, bringing together artists whose practices engage with these mediums. The featured works demonstrate the diverse ways artists transform raw materials into objects of beauty, meaning, and innovation. Each work reflects …

  • 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 …

  • Photo of a table covered with parchment paper and people using modeling clay. There are two hands at the forefront of the picture manipulating a clay portrait of a face. The lips and nose are complete, and the person is working on the chin area.

    Intro to Ceramic Hand Building Techniques

    Intro to Ceramic Hand Building Techniques
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this 5-week course, you'll explore the essentials of three fundamental hand-building techniques: pinch, slab, and coil. Throughout the class, you'll create multiple functional and decorative pieces: rustic mugs, jewelry dishes, textured coasters, trinket boxes, and large fruit bowls. This course is perfect for all experience …

  • 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 …