The Craft Centre offers so many free options from demonstrations to crochet nights! We will offer different crafting projects frequently on the Union Concourse. Some of the projects offered will include you-paint-it pottery, macramé, string art, garland making, ornaments and much more!
**All events take place in the Union Studio Arts and Craft Centre, Union EG30, unless otherwise noted.**
SPRING 2023
Reopening Party
Wednesday, January 25, 4:00 – 8:00PM
Location: Craft Centre, Street Level
Stop in for music, food, and crafts! There will be a sale of art supplies, both used and new, at reduced prices as well as free t-shirt printing.
Valentine’s Artist Fair
Monday, February 13, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Location: Union Concourse
Please join us in the Student Union concourse for our Artist Fair. Individual students, Student Orgs, and local artists will be showing their wares like pottery, jewelry, prints, greeting cards, and so much more. Please contact us at the Craft Centre if you’re interested in vending (craftctr@uwm.edu or 414-229-5535).
Geek Week
Monday – Wednesday, March 6 – 8
Find us in the Craft Centre for DIY resin dice! Appointments will be on a first come, first served basis and Craft Centre staff will walk you through the steps of creating a unique, personal set of dice for you to take home. Keep an eye on our social media and website for sign ups! (You will be notified when your set of dice has cured and is ready for pickup)
Earth Week Terrariums
with the CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD
Thursday, April 20, 1:00 – 3:00PM
Location: Union Concourse
Join the Campus Activities Board and Craft Centre on the Concourse to make a terrarium for Earth Week! Using recycled jars and containers and filling them with succulents and cute decorations, you will take an item out of landfill and add a sweet potted plant to your home!
Mother’s Day Artist Fair
Tuesday – Thursday, May 2 – 4, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Location: Union Concourse
Join us on the Student Union Concourse for our annual Mother’s Day artist sale. A variety of handmade items will be available from outside vendors with the Craft Centre present with student work on Wednesday, May 3. The perfect place to find unique gifts. Please contact us at the Craft Centre if you’re interested in vending (craftctr@uwm.edu or 414-229-5535).
Projects of the Week
Jan 25-28: Chinese New Year Lanterns
Jan 30-Feb 4: Paint & Scrape Postcards
Feb 6-11: Paper Flowers
Feb 13-18: Clay Wisconsin Magnets
Feb 20-25: Mosaic CD Picture Frames
Feb 27-Mar 4: Perler Beads
Mar 6-11: Potion Bottles
Mar 13-18: Felt Drink Holders
Mar 27-April 1: Paper Roll Animals
April 3-8: Macrame Keychains
April 10-15: Yarn Butterflies
April 17-22: Seed Bombs
April 24-29: Animal Magnets
May 1-6: Pounce the Panther Patches
May 8-11: Pom Pom Cactus