Looking for a creative outlet? The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Union is home to the Studio Arts & Crafts Centre, which is open to all UWM students and to the public.

Here, students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members are given the opportunity, through a variety of classes and workshops, to learn and practice an assortment of art forms.

Members are entitled to use the center and its equipment during open hours and are also encouraged to shop and sell their own items at the members’ sales gallery.

Upcoming Classes:

Beginning Pottery Wheel Class

Instructor Lyle Mindlin will teach established functional ceramic and glazing techniques starting today. Glazes and firing are included in a $60 fee for students, $90 for the campus community and $100 for the general public.

Traditional Asian Pottery Class

Starting today, participants will learn to make traditional Asian tea sets and a traditional Asian eating bowl. Due to the extensive hand building and wheel techniques used in this class, it is limited to intermediate to advanced students with extensive ceramics experience. The class costs $60 for students, $90 for the campus community and $100 for the general public.

Beginning II Beaded Jewelry Class

Also starting today, instructor Lindsay Rice will demonstrate multiple beading techniques in this five-week class, during which participants will make four pieces of jewelry. This class costs $80 for students, $120 for the campus community and $130 for the general public.

Beginning Photo Class

Participants in this photography workshop will learn basic film processing and black-and-white photo printing. Participants are asked to bring their own camera and there is a class fee of $60 for students, $90 for the campus community and $100 for the general public.

Glass Slumping Class

Instructor Amy Schleif-Mohr will demonstrate basic techniques of glass slumping and fusing, as well as firing schedules, glass cutting, safety and compatibility. Students are asked to bring a dust mask and sketchbook, as well as the fee of $100 for students, $140 for members of the campus community and $150 for the general public.

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