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.
Studio Arts & Craft Centre

Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

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!

  • October Artist Fair
    October 14, 2024, 9:00am - 4:00pm

    Please join us on the Union Concourse for our Fall Artist Fair. Individual students, student orgs, and local artists will be selling their wares like pottery, jewelry, prints, greeting cards, and so much more.

  • Free Drop in Workshop with Conhg Lopez
    October 14, 2024, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

    Join Conhg Lopez for a free drop-in printing workshop! Conhg is an exhibiting artist in the Colors of our Communidad exhibition in the Union Art Gallery and will have everything you need to print a piece to take with you! 

  • Cyanotype
    October 17, 2024, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

    In this workshop, participants will learn an alternative photography process dating back to the 1840s, creating images with a light sensitive solution that turns into a vibrant blue color when exposed to light. Participants will use photographic transparencies and objects as stencils pressed directly it to light to create their imagery.

  • Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops
    October 21, 2024, 11:00am - 1:00pm
View All Studio Arts & Craft Centre Events

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!

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.

View & Register for all Studio Arts & Craft Centre Workshop

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

TypeCost
Current UWM StudentsFree
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.

General Studio
ProductOptionsCost
Safety Glasses$1.85
Nitrile Gloves $0.30/pair
Dust Mask $1.00
X-Acto Knife $2.75
X-Acto Blade $0.30
Button Kits1″ Button Kit – 50 Buttons
2″ Button Kit – 25 Buttons		$6.95
Print Sleeves5×7
12×16
28×38		$0.25
$1.00
$4.60
Kneaded Eraser $0.80
Scissors $1.00
Laserjet PrintB&W
Color		$0.25/page
$0.50/page
Art Print $2 / mL of ink + paper
Drawing PencilH
2H
3H
4H
5H
6H
HB
B
2B
4B
F		$1.73/each
Sketchbook (Moleskine, Plain)5.5×3.5
8.5×5
10×7.5		$3.80
$5.75
$7.65
11×14 Printmaking Pad $14.54
Lamination Sheets $0.14/sheet
Cricut Vinyl, 1 ft x 30 ftWhite
Black		$0.89/foot
$1.15/foot
Foam Core 20×30White
Black		$5.00
$6.75
Foam Core 24×36White
Black		$6.33
$11.15
Mat Board (White+Black)20×32
32×40		$6.25
$11.25
Paint Pen (Black) $5.25
Sharpie (Black) $0.50
Pilot Pen (Black) $0.75
Glue Stick $0.30
Sticker Paper $1.15/sheet
Notecards (Pack of 100) $0.55
Rubber Cement 4oz $1.25
Masking Tape $3.60
Type Rulers $8.25
Foam Brush $0.80
Tracing Paper $0.10/sheet
12x12in Stretched Canvas $2.88
11x14in Stretched Canvas $2.88
Acrylic Paint Set (12) $22.18
14×17 Bristol Pad $21.20
11×17 Bristol Pad $17.00
Cricut Transfer Tape, 1 ft x 30 ft $0.92/foot
Computer Paper8.5×11
11×17		$0.01/sheet
$0.05/sheet
* Prices are subject to change
Ceramics
ProductOptionsCost
 Clay Mid-Fire White 25lb. BagStudent
Community		$15.00
$20.00
Staff-Recycled Clay 12lb. Bag $5.00
Kemper 8 Piece Pottery Tool Set $27.50
Mini Ribbon Tool Set $14.45
Kemper Fettling Knife $9.20
Surform Pocket Plane $12.13
Surform Shaver $11.37
Wooden Modeling Tool $6.84
Boxwood Clay Tool Set $11.85
Wooden-Handled Loop Tool $4.30
Dual-Ended Loop Tool $6.00
Dual-Ended Loop Tool Set $26.70
Mudtool Yellow Rubber Rib #3 $10.35
Mudtool Red Rubber Rib #5 $10.35
Calipers $27.80
Needle Tool $3.00
Metal Rib $3.40
Wire Clay Cutter $3.50
Sponge $2.40
Chamois $6.79
Special Firing $35.00
* Prices are subject to change
Photography
ProductOptionsCost
RC Photo Paper (25 pack Ilford MGIV RC De Luxe 8×10)Pearl
Glossy		$33.67
$44.62
11×14 RC Photo Paper (10 pack Ilford MGRC RG De Luxe) Pearl$27.00
B&W Film35mm 100 Speed
35mm 400 Speed
120mm 400 Speed
4×5 Film Sheets 100 Speed
4×5 Film Sheets 400 Speed		$11.55
$9.34
$7.91
$60.64
$56.24
35mm Negative Sleeve $0.30/sheet
120mm Negative Sleeve $0.46/sheet
4×5 Negative Sleeve $0.52/sheet
8.5×11 Luster Paper $0.52/sheet
8.5×11 Matte Paper $0.23/sheet
13×19 Luster Paper $1.15/sheet
13×19 Matte Paper $0.75/sheet
8.5×11 Transparency Film $1.15/sheet
* Prices are subject to change
Printmaking
ProductOptionsCost
Abaca Pulp$2.00/sheet
Aluminum Screen 20×24 110 White Mech$36.63
Emulsion$3.50/coat
Screen Printing Ink 8oz.Black
White
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
Brown		$11.80
Squeegee$4.00
Linoleum Cutter Tool Set$14.49
Etching Needle$8.38
Shop Ink (per usage)Black
Cobalt Blue
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Red		$2.00
Color Etching Ink 1/4 lb. TubeBlack
White
Yellow
Proc Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Sepia
Blue		$12.45
$12.45
$13.80
$12.45
$12.45
$12.45
$12.65
$12.45
Tint Base Extender 1/4 lb. Tube$12.45
Transparency8.5×11
11×17		$0.24/sheet
$0.40/sheet
Easy Cut Linoleum$1.90
Unmounted Linoleum6×8$2.48
12×18$10.75
Mounted Linoleum Block5×7
6×8		$4.00
$5.13
Copper Plate 8×10$41.55
Pronto Plate 12×18$1.60
PVC Intaglio Plate8×10
12×16		$3.86
$8.40
Rives BFK White 22×30$8.63
Rives BFK Grey 22×30$7.75
Lenox 100 22×30$4.74
Okawara Paper$7.61
Mulberry$16.80
FabrianoIvory
White		$3.50
$3.50
Stonehenge$5.95
* Prices are subject to change
Metals
ProductOptionsCost
Silver Colisonné Wire$0.40/foot
Metal Sheet 18 Gauge 6×12Copper
Brass
Nickel Silver		$18.98
$22.70
$43.70
Sterling Silver Sheet 1×3 18 Gauge
20 Gauge		$24.10
$19.00
Silver Round Wire16 Gauge
18 Gauge		$5.37/foot
$3.06/foot
Metal Wire 18 GaugeCopper
Brass
Nickel Silver		$1.38/foot
$1.75/foot
$2.80/foot
Bezel WireSilver
Copper		$8.63/foot
$4.25/foot
SolderEasy
Medium
Hard		$1.84/foot
Snap Mandrels $1.44
Slotted Mandrels $1.15
Sanding Discs $0.29/disc
Saw Blades (12 Pack)#1
#1/0
#2
#2/0
#3/0		$1.73
Spiral Wax Saw Blades #2$5.69
PnP Blue Transfer Film 8.5×11$4.60
Sandpaper180
220
320
400
600		$1.44/sheet
Casting GrainSilver$32.33/troy oz.
 Bronze$25.24/pound
Twist Drills#52
#55
#70		$0.86
* Prices are subject to change
Fibers
ProductOptionsCost
Yarn$3.78
Knitting Needles9″ No. 8$5.92
Crochet Hook$2.07
Sewing Needle$2.52/pack
Embroidery Needles$2.99/pack
Embroidery Hoops6″
8″
10″		$1.65
$2.13
$2.30
* Prices are subject to change

Meet Our Staff

Max T. Marketing Coordinator

Calea S. Outreach Coordinator

Ollie B. Print Area Technician

Spirit H. Operations Manager

Ang E. Ceramics Technician

Isaac L. Ceramics Assistant Technician

Gianna F. Program Manager

Abe A. Metals Technician

Mel D. Project of the Week Lead Technician

Austin C. Photo Technician

Finn E. Fibers Technician

Oversees the fibers area and is always available to help patrons learn to use sewing machines and other equipment to expand their fibers practice!

Finn is a 4th year Art Education student with a focus on fibers. He was drawn to the medium due to its oftentimes repetitive, meditative nature. In his free time, Finn enjoys playing video games, cross stitching, and going on walks.

Jordynn C.