Fall @ the SACC!

Line-up of classes for fall!

Jewelry 

Intro to Jewelry and Metals

Thursdays, September 18 through October 16

7pm to 9pm

Learn the basics of jewelry and metalsmithing. Techniques covered will include use of several tools (jewelers saw, torches, files, flex shaft, etc), soldering, cold connections, patina, and finishing. All supplies included.

Instructor: Frank Mueller 

UWM Students: $100 Faculty, staff, alumni: $120 Community members: $130

Casting

Wednesdays, October 29 through December 3

7pm to 9pm

Course will cover the basic techniques of the lost wax casting process. We will be using a centrifugal casting machine. Participants will design and construct an item in wax to be cast in bronze. Skills covered will include: wax construction, model making, spruing, investing, casting, cleaning, mold making and finishing. 

2 ounces of bronze will be provided, additional metal available for purchase.

All other supplies included.

Please note: Class will not be held on November 26

Instructors: Frank Mueller and Kaarin Swan

UWM Students: $140 Faculty, staff, alumni: $160 Community members: $170

Art Jewelry

Wednesdays, September 17 through October 8

7pm to 9pm

This class will cover a wide variety of DIY jewelry techniques and styles. Processes covered will include bottle cap jewelry, resin setting, flocking, powder coating, seed bead mosaic, use of alternative/found materials, repurposing old unworn costume jewelry and torch firing enamel. 

All supplies are provided, however participants can also bring in additional items and supplies they would like to work with! 

Instructors: Frank Mueller and Kaarin Swan

UWM Students: $100 Faculty, staff, alumni: $120 Community members: $130

Photography

Intro to Black and White Photography

Wednesdays, September 17 through October 15

7pm to 9pm

Class will cover composition skills, developing and printing from black and white negatives. Students must provide their own camera, supplies extra. 

Instructor: Tom Harris

UWM Students: $80 Faculty, staff, alumni: $100 Community members: $110

Ceramics

Beginning Pottery Wheel

Mondays, September 15 through October 13

7pm to 9pm

Students will learn how to make functional pottery including bowls, mugs and vases. Glazes and firing included, clay is sold on location.

Instructor: Andrea Hunley

UWM Students: $80 Faculty, staff, alumni: $100 Community members: $110

Self Portrait in Clay

Tuesdays, September 16 through October 14

7pm to 9pm

Create a self-portrait (idealized or otherwise) in the form a life-sized ceramic bust. Transform yourself into a hero, heroine, enchanter or enchantress. The final piece will be painted, waxed and buffed to a shine.

Instructor: Katheryn Corbin

UWM Students: $80    Faculty, staff, alumni:$100   Community members:$110

Home Sweet Home 

Tuesdays, October 28 through November 25

7pm to 9pm

Create a large serving platter utilizing slab construction techniques. Bring along a photograph of your home, your grandma's house or the place of your dreams. The final piece will be fired and glazed. A perfect addition, just in time for the holidays.

Instructor: Katheryn Corbin

UWM Students: $80    Faculty, staff, alumni:$100   Community members:$110

Fibers

Screenprinting on Fabric

Thursdays, October 30 through November 20

7pm to 9pm

Students will learn the fundamentals of screen printing and create designs to print on a variety of cloth items. All supplies included.

Instructors: Kaarin Swan

UWM Students: $90 Faculty, staff, alumni: $100 Community members: $110

Drawing

Illustration

Tuesdays, October 28 through November 25

7pm to 9pm

Understand illustration as an art form, the form and function of visual elements and principles of design, using story boarding and narrative, acting tactics, research, and the creative process.  Learn common computer and non-computerized illustration techniques, and explore verbal and visual relationships

Instructor: Vanessa Andrew

UWM Students: $100    Faculty, staff, alumni:$120   Community members:$130