Brit’s Poetry Corner
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate with a community of poets and find inspiration to write new work during Brit’s Poetry Corner. Sponsored by Sociocultural Programming.
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Lyrical Sanctuary featuring Melissa K. Mursch
Lyrical Sanctuary is UWM’s monthly open mic night, featuring a standout spoken word artist, live music and art, and YOU! It is a campus tradition that brings students and community members together to share their passion for poetry and creative self-expression. Prior… Read More
Papermaking
Friday & Saturday, February 25 & 26 Feb 25 / 2:00 – 5:00pm, Feb 26 / 2:00 – 4:00pm Learn how to make paper! We will process, pulp, and pull sheets of paper made from recycled scraps – what a… Read More
Paint the Milwaukee Flag
Wednesdays, February 23 & March 2 Feb 23 / 5:30 – 8:30pm, Mar 2 / 5:30 – 7:30pm Although it hasn’t been officially adopted by the local government, the People’s Flag of Milwaukee is highly utilized and recognizable around town. This two-day workshop… Read More
Intro to Stained Glass
Mondays, February 21 & 28 / 7:00 – 9:00pm 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… Read More
Screen Printing on Paper: Separations, Exposure, and Production
Thursdays, February 17 – March 10 Feb 17 & 24 / 6:00 – 8:00pm, Mar 3 & 10 / 6:00 – 8:30pm In this workshop, you will learn how to translate imagery into a handmade screenprint. Participants will be led through the process of developing their image, producing… Read More
Intro to Sewing
Tuesdays, February 9 & 16 / 5:30 – 8:30pm This workshop provides a complete walkthrough of how to use a basic sewing machine. You’ll learn the ins and outs of the machine technically as well as how to use, troubleshoot, and utilize it… Read More
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
Tuesdays, February 8 – March 1 / 6:00 – 8:00pm Take a spin on the potter’s wheel! In this intro wheel throwing class, participants will learn the basics of making pottery with the potter’s wheel. Three main forms will be… Read More
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 1
Wednesdays, February 2 – 23 / 6:00 – 8:00pm Take a spin on the potter’s wheel! In this intro wheel throwing class, participants will learn the basics of making pottery with the potter’s wheel. Three main forms will be covered on the wheel:… Read More
Linoleum Block Printmaking
Mondays, Jan 31 – Feb 28 (no workshop on Monday, Feb 14)/ 6:00-8:00pm This workshop is an introduction to the art of making prints from a linoleum block. Beginning with carving a linoleum block and ending with printing the inked… Read More