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  • 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. We will dive right in, so …

  • 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 …

  • 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!

  • 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 3

    Intro to Stained Glass Session 3
    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 hanging …

  • People viewing artwork in a brightly lit art gallery exhibition space.

    Crossing Over – Exhibtion Run

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

    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 2026/2027 school year. This yearly exhibition …

  • Graphic banner for "Tuesday Tea" featuring a wavy, flowing brown and orange background resembling tea and milk mixing. The text "Tuesday Tea" is written in a playful, white script across the center next to a stylized illustration of a white teacup with green leaf details. Two circular badges on either side read "free Treats" and "free Mugs."

    Tuesday Tea

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

    Ever wished for a space on campus to spill the tea or discuss important topics with supportive peers? Come join us for " The Tuesday Tea," a casual drop-in series where we dive into spicy conversations and bold takes often …

  • 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 …

  • A studio portrait of Renée Elise Goldsberry smiling warmly, seated on a high stool against a light gray background. She is wearing a sleeveless yellow top with a floral pattern, blue jeans, and a light-colored fedora hat with a striped band.

    Distinguished Lecture Series Presents: Renée Elise Goldsberry

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

    Join us at the UWM Union for an evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry—Tony and Grammy Award winning, three time Emmy Award nominated actress and singer.  Goldsberry recently released her debut album, Who I Really Am, featuring original music written by Goldsberry that …

  • A person sitting cross-legged on a tiled kitchen floor while playing a ukulele.

    Lyrical Sanctuary feat. Lazarus Halliwell

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

    Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Lazarus Halliwell  Wednesday, November 11 | Workshop, Open Mic and Performance 6-6:45 p.m. | Creative Writing Workshop | Union 119  Transgender Grief, Living in Exile, and A Sense of Foreshortened Future    In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, join poet and musician Lazarus Halliwell …

  • 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!

  • A group of people sits in a circle on wooden stools in a modern art gallery space, participating in a group discussion or reading while holding booklets, with pink artwork hanging on the wall in the background.

    Power of the Pen: The Amazing & Absurd

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

    Power of the Pen: The Amazing & Absurd  Thursday, November 12  4:30 PM -5:30 PM | Union Art Gallery  Come write about the strange, the silly, and the unexpected in this fun edition of Power of the Pen! We'll use creative prompts …