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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!

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.

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
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
Stretched Canvas 12x12in $2.88
Stretched Canvas 11x14in$2.88
Acrylic Paint Set (12) $22.18
Bristol Pad 14×17$21.20
Bristol Pad 11×17$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
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
Screen Printing Ink 8oz.Black
White
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
Brown
$11.80
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
FabrianoIvory
White
$3.50
$3.50
Stonehenge$5.95
Mulberry$10.16
Printmaking Pad11×14$14.54
Emulsion Coat$3.50
* 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$4.60
Knitting Needles9″
No. 7$5.92
No. 8$5.92
Crochet Hook$2.07
Sewing Needle$2.52/pack
Embroidery Needles$2.99/pack
Embroidery Hoops6″
8″
10″
$3.90
$3.90
$4.14
* Prices are subject to change

Meet Our Staff

Max T. Marketing Coordinator

Calea S. Outreach Coordinator

Ollie B. Print Area Technician

As the Printmaking Technician, I help maintain the print area and assist people with any printmaking related questions. I also prep screens for many students and organizations on campus!

Hi! Howdy! Hello! I’m Ollie and I am the Printmaking Technician at SACC. I am a fourth-year art education student. I have fallen in love with printmaking through my time at UWM. Outside of school, I like to cook, play music with my friends, and go to the lake. 

Spirit H. Operations Manager

Responsible for the functioning of the Craft Centre in relation to the staff, supplies and equipment, events and the maintenance of the general studio space. 

Spirit is a 3rd year studio art major with a concentration in photography. 

Ang E. Ceramics Technician

Isaac L. Ceramics Assistant Technician

Gianna F. Program Manager

As the Program Manager, I plan and coordinate all the programming for each semester, from workshops to artist fairs. I also oversee staff/hiring, studio operations, and the execution of programming. 

Hello! I’m a fourth year Printmaking and Book Arts major at UWM. I started as the Printmaking Technician at the Craft Centre and was fortunate to take on the Program Manager Position. With my background in printmaking, I love to experiment with making artist books using different printmaking techniques such as lithography, relief, and letterpress. I am always ready to talk about all things print related and love to learn from others whenever possible!

Austin C. Photo Technician

As the Photography Technician, I help maintain the darkroom and assist people with photography and darkroom questions. I also run workshops in photography-related processes such as Black-and-White Film Photography and Cyanotypes!   

Hello there! I am Austin, the photography technician! I am a third-year student at UWM, pursuing a BFA with concentrations in printmaking and photography. While my art practice includes more printmaking and fibers than photography, I have five years of darkroom experience and always love chatting about the process and teaching the skills!   

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. Craft Centre Clerk

Hello, everyone! I’m Jordynn, the Craft Centre Clerk here. My job is to help you find the art supplies you need and guide you through all our creative spaces. So, whether you’re hunting for the perfect paintbrush or ready for a fabulously fun, dazzlingly, spectacular tour of the Centre, I’m your gal! 

Here at UWM, I am currently a freshman pursuing a major in Business & Marketing with a minor in Photography. I love all things art and enjoy opportunities to help others, which is why I love being part of the Craft Centre. In the future, I hope to study abroad and gain knowledge of different people and cultures through travels in Europe, specifically in Austria and Italy. Ultimately, I dream of pursuing editorial work with a magazine, where I can channel both my creative side and my desire to help others!