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Studio Arts and Crafts Centre

Phone 414-229-5535
Email icenter@uwm.edu
Website https://uwm.edu/union/craft-centre/
Categories: Arts Programming, Student Involvement, Student Union

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  • An overhead shot of several colorful, handmade crochet granny squares arranged in rows on a wooden surface, featuring various patterns of warm oranges, deep purples, and earthy blues.

    Learn to Crochet: Granny Squares Session 2

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

    Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet the famous Granny Square that can be combined into scarves, blankets, clothing, and other fun and useful objects? Even if you’ve never held a crochet hook in your hand, you can learn …

  • 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 …

  • 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, …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • Tan and grey image. Top has a pair of hands molding clay, and the bottom right has a clay model being painted. Brown text reads "Studio Arts and Crafts Centre. Friday April 10th. Clay Hand Building Open Studio. 1:30 to 3:30pm Free for all students clay provided"

    Clay Hand Building Open Studio

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

    Student Involvement welcomes students from all backgrounds to join in a free clay hand building open studio hosted in the Studio Arts and Crafts Centre! This event is intended for students of all skill levels from complete beginners to students …

  • Tan and grey image. Top has a pair of hands molding clay, and the bottom right has a clay model being painted. Brown text reads "Studio Arts and Crafts Centre. Friday April 10th. Clay Hand Building Open Studio. 1:30 to 3:30pm Free for all students clay provided"

    Clay Hand Building Open Studio

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

    Student Involvement invites students from all backgrounds to participate in a free clay hand building open studio in the Studio Arts and Crafts Centre. The event runs from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Clay is provided! Hand building is a form …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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, …