Art

Knitting & Crochet Help Desk / Fibers social

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! Or just stop by to work on your project in a community setting!  RSVP on our website or just drop in!

Intro to Weaving

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!

Printed Patches

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!

Fibers Made Easy: Crochet Hats

This two-night class is a wonderful introduction to crocheting hats, whether you’re new to crochet or looking to refresh your skills!

Glazing Techniques Session 2

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.

Intro to Stained Glass Session 3

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 piece.

Intro to Stained Glass Session 4

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 piece. 

Juntas

Juntas, or “together,” offers a brave space for Latine women, femme, and nonbinary woman-identified students to share unique cultural experiences with other members of the UWM and greater Milwaukee community. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

Sapphic Sadie Hawkins  

Join our moonlit night of magic and charm at Sapphic Sadie Hawkins. This event celebrates queer women, lesbians, nonbinary sapphics, and anyone who finds community in sapphic spaces. Enjoy a night of dancing, snacks, and tarot card reading!

Cyanotype

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 …