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  • An array of ceramic and pottery tools laid out on a white surface, including wooden modeling tools, wire loop tools, ribs, a sponge, a rolling pin, and a needle tool.

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2

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

    Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Discover the craft of wheel throwing in this beginner-level course. We will learn and explore the foundational throwing techniques centering and opening the clay, pulling walls to make functional forms, decoration …

  • A ball of white yarn with two wooden knitting needles tucked through it, set against a clean, minimalist white background.

    Learn to knit: Create a Knitted Scarf

    Learn to knit: Create a Knitted Scarf
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join 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 …

  • 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 Screenprinting Session 2

    Beginner Screenprinting Session 2
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the design. This workshop is great for those who love printmaking, design, drawing, photography, and/or …

  • 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.

    Intermediate Screenprinting

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

    Welcome to SACC’s intermediate screenprinting workshop! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a 2-layer design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the design. This workshop is great for those …

  • sculptors hands manipulating clay on wheel

    Wheel Throwing: Skill Builder

    Wheel Throwing: Skill Builder
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Taken a beginner wheel throwing course, but don’t feel ready to move on to an intermediate course? In this workshop we will explore solutions for common beginner hurdles, like uneven walls and common centering mistakes. While learning how to throw …

  • A person uses a laptop to design a piece of jewelry in a CAD software program, showing multiple 3D wireframe views of a green ring on the screen.

    Intro to 3D Modeling for Jewelry

    Intro to 3D Modeling for Jewelry
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In 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 …

  • A stack of assorted fabric swatches in various colors and patterns, including dark green, black with gold ornate circular motifs, yellow textured fabric, teal with a wave pattern, and striped maroon and white, all arranged against a plain white background.

    Sewing Machine Basics: Patchwork Session 2

    Sewing Machine Basics: Patchwork Session 2
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Curious about sewing but feeling a little intimidated by sewing machines? In this class, we’ll break down the basics, guiding you step-by-step through operating a sewing machine and creating your own patchwork piece. You’ll learn essential techniques and terminology to …

  • A group of five handmade enameled jewelry pieces, including three large oval pendants and a pair of small circular earrings, featuring abstract designs with vibrant colors like yellow, blue, burnt orange, and white on a light background.

    Enameled Pendants

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

    In this workshop, you will learn how to create your very own enameled pendant. Design your silhouette, cut it out with a jeweler’s saw, and learn how to melt powdered glass in a kiln to create a colorful one-of-a-kind wearable …

  • Photo from a Peggy Ahwesh animation project. Three men are completely colored in a green hue. One is running towards the camera, another stands with his arms extended and the farthest one is looking away from the camera. There is a large Santa blow up figure to the right of the photo

    Experimental Tuesdays Presents: Vision Machines: An Evening with Peggy Ahwesh

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

    Free For Everyone! Peggy Ahwesh’s wildly heterogeneous body of work—across moving image formats (from Pixelvision to machinima to super-8 and everywhere between), in installation and as object and through the ephemeral—engages with the political, the social, genre and identity in …

  • Two rows of shopping racks filled with clothing. The perspective of the camera is too close to make out many details of the clothing outside of the wide variety of colors represented

    Radicalize, Reclaim and Recycle; Junk journaling, clothing vendors and mending, conversations

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

    This Earth Day, join the Women’s Resource Center for Radicalize, Reclaim, and Recycle, an afternoon where activism meets sustainability through creative expression and community connection. Together, we’ll explore how feminism, environmental justice, and sustainability intersect as we transform everyday “waste” …

  • Students sitting in rows in a classroom setting

    Courageous Conversations: Culture Shock Being in America

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this conversation, we’ll explore the emotional, cultural, and personal challenges of adapting to life in the United States. Participants are encouraged to share lived experiences and build understanding in a brave, welcoming space. 

  • Close-up of patterned fabric swatches and muslin cloths intended for a textile craft class, showcasing intricate floral and berry prints in navy, red, and cream.

    Intro to Cross Stitch Session 2

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

    Join 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, …