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  • Overhead view of a potter's clay-covered hands gently shaping a small ceramic bowl on a pottery wheel.

    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? 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 their 25-pound bag of clay. We’ll cover the basics: centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing! 

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

    Printed Patches

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

    Create your own unique patches to attach to clothing or bags with this foundational relief printmaking course! After creating and transferring the design participants will move into carving, exploring various techniques for achieving different textures! Finally, a printing demonstration will teach participants about modifying ink for successful final prints on fabric or paper!

  • A black and white photograph showing a small patio dining setup next to an open glass paneled door. Diagonal streaks of sunlight cast shadow patterns across a wall behind a small square table paired with wrought-iron chairs.

    Intro to Photography: Capturing on Black and White Film

    Intro to Photography: Capturing on Black and White Film
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Are you interested in film photography? All skill levels are welcome for this hands-on black and white film photography workshop! We will cover the entire process from how to use a camera all the way to film development and printing! Participants will be provided with the materials needed, including cameras, film, paper, etc. and get full access to the studio space and step-by-step instruction! 

  • Overhead view of a potter's clay-covered hands gently shaping a small ceramic bowl on a pottery wheel.

    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? 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 their 25-pound bag of clay. We’ll cover the basics: centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing! 

  • Production still from Hamilton showing the Schuyler sisters—Angelica in pink, and Eliza and Peggy in blue and green period dresses—raising their hands in performance.

    Hamilton | Distinguished Lecture Series

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

    Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now. Screens in advance of actress Renée Elise Goldsberry's visit on Tuesday, November 10th to the Union's Wisconsin Room as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. Co-sponsored by the Department of Student Involvement...

  • Handmade cardboard weaving loom with colorful yarn.

    Intro to Weaving

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

    In this class, participants will discover basic frame tapestry-weaving techniques and develop their knowledge and vocabulary in fiber arts! Strategies developed throughout the course will enable participants to design and produce their own unique tapestry!

  • 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 2

    Glazing Techniques Session 2
    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.

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

    Knitting & Crochet Help Desk / Fibers social

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

    Are you stuck in the middle of a knitting or crochet project and need some help with technique or pattern reading?  Bring your questions to the help desk and consult our knitting and crochet teacher, Jeannie Baker (an actual old lady who has knitted and crocheted for many years and made more pattern mistakes than a cat has whiskers), for one-on-one support! 

  • Still from a noir-style film showing a man wearing a light-colored fedora and trench coat, with a shadowy silhouette of a figure in a hat cast against a wall behind him.

    Dick Tracy | Staff Picks

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

    35mm print! Selected by House Manager Gavin Fitzgerald Big-budget action comedy featuring Chester Gould's square-jawed comic strip detective, who is determined to smash Big Boy Caprice's criminal network once and for all. Selected by Union Cinema house manager Gavin Fitzgerald....

  • 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 2

    Glazing Techniques Session 2
    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.

  • Logo for the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards featuring a circular emblem with mountains, a moon, film equipment, and the text "M.I.F.A."

    Milwaukee Independent Film Awards

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

    Join us at the Union Cinema for the 3nd annual Milwaukee Independent Film Awards, a vibrant celebration dedicated to the indomitable spirit of independent filmmakers. Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, this festival is more than an event; it's a movement championing the dreams and aspirations of independent storytellers who dare to express their unique visions through the art of cinema. For more information please visit: milwaukeeindependentfilmawards.com Co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards...

  • Logo for the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards featuring a circular emblem with mountains, a moon, film equipment, and the text "M.I.F.A."

    Milwaukee Independent Film Awards

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

    Join us at the Union Cinema for the 3nd annual Milwaukee Independent Film Awards, a vibrant celebration dedicated to the indomitable spirit of independent filmmakers. Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, this festival is more than an event; it's a movement championing the dreams and aspirations of independent storytellers who dare to express their unique visions through the art of cinema. For more information please visit: milwaukeeindependentfilmawards.com Co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards...