Studio Arts & Craft Centre
Unleash Your Creativity at the Studio Arts & Craft Centre!
The Studio Arts & Craft Centre is a vibrant hub for artistic exploration open to all members of the UWM community, and offers a wide range of resources to fuel your artistic journey
- Develop your skills through engaging classes and workshops led by experienced instructors.
- Explore new mediums in a supportive and positive studio environment.
- Find creative fulfillment and express yourself through various art forms.
- Open studio space: Work on your own projects with access to basic equipment.
- Specialized studios: Hone your craft in dedicated areas for ceramics, photography, fibers, metals, and printmaking.
- craftctr@uwm.edu
- 414-229-5535
- UWM Student Union, EG30
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Age Restrictions: No one below the age of 14 is allowed to access the space. Patrons 14 to 17 must have a legal guardian present at all times.
Please email us with any questions.
Events
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!
November 19, 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pmStop by for short demos, individualized advice from our Ceramics Technicians, or to chat with other Craft Centre ceramicists!
December 1, 2026, 10:00am - 5:00pmPlease Join us in the Student Union Concourse for our annual Holiday Artist Fair. A variety of handmade items will be available from outside vendors, current students and alumni.
- December 2, 2026, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Please Join us in the Student Union Concourse for our annual Holiday Artist Fair. A variety of handmade items will be available from outside vendors, current students and alumni.
- December 3, 2026, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Please Join us in the Student Union Concourse for our annual Holiday Artist Fair. A variety of handmade items will be available from outside vendors, current students and alumni.
Workshops
Each semester the Studio Arts & Craft Centre offers short-term workshops to teach different skills and techniques. Attendees pay a fee to receive instruction and supplies and end up leaving with a piece(s) of their own, along with new skills to keep making on their own!
November 16, 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pmAre 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 the basics: centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing!
November 16, 2026, 6:00pm - 8:30pmIn 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.
November 17, 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pmAre you interested in film photography? All skill levels are welcome for this hands-on black and white film photography workshop! We will cover the entire process from how to use a camera all the way to film development and printing! Participants will be provided with the materials needed, including cameras, film, paper, etc. and get full access to the studio space and step-by-step instruction!
- November 17, 2026, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 the basics: centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing!
The Studio Arts & Craft Centre reserves the right to cancel workshops due to low enrollment. In that case, attendees will be notified one day prior to the start date by 10am and will receive a full refund.
Memberships
The Studio Arts & Craft Centre provides a space for artists of all levels and media to create and learn. Students and paid members have unlimited access to the studio space including equipment, tools, and a wide array of free check-out items during your time in the space.
Memberships
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Current UWM Students | Free |
| Alumni, Staff, Faculty-Semester | $140 |
| Community Members-Semester | $150 |
| One-Month Membership | $50 |
| One-Day Membership | $10 |
| Three-Day Membership | $15 |
Members may take advantage of:
- Projects of the Week, which include all instructions and supplies necessary
- Discounted prices on workshops, clay, and locker rentals for UWM students
- A variety of free events offered throughout the semester, occurring both inside and outside of the studio
Due to University Safety Regulations and the nature of our space, no persons under the age of 13 are allowed in the Craft Centre. Persons between the ages of 13 to 17 require parental supervision at ALL times.
Studio Supplies
The Studio Arts & Craft Centre offers affordable supplies to students while being in the convenience of the Student Union.