Craftivism Workshops in November!

To get everyone ready for Craftivist Faythe Levine's talk at the UWM Union on November 17, the Studio Arts and Craft Centre will host a workshop series highlighting the work of local crafters and activists!

Faythe Levine Crafting Your Life: Constructing a Creative DIY Community
Milwaukee, WI

Artist and organizer Faythe Levine, a 2007 recipient of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund Individual Artist Fellowship, talks about craft, activism and community--from your home, to the gallery, and into the street. Levine will examine local and national Do-It-Yourself movements, consider the role of DIY in arts-based initiatives, and engage you in a discussion of alternative ways to structure your life, create community and use your creative skills for personal exploration or direct action.

Becky Tesch works with old bicycle parts and found objects to create wearable, fashionable accessories. Her work can be found at www.mymishmosh.com.  Becky was also on HGTV creating duct tape purses!

Hot Cuffs Workshop
Saturday, November 8th 
12:30pm to 2:30pm

Learn to make high fashion cuff bracelets out of garbage! Upcycling is a great way to make yourself more fashion savvy on the cheap! Used bicycle inner tubes will be used to make simple, but hot, cuffs.

Instructor: Becky Tesch
UWM Students: $25
Faculty, staff, alumni: $30 
Community members: $35 

Cortney Heimerl is the assistant producer and co-author of the forthcoming documentary and book Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY Art, Craft, and Design.For more information on the film, visit www.handmadenationmovie.com.

Intro to Embroidery and Surface Design Workshop 
Saturday, November 15

12:30pm to 2:30pm

Saturday, November 8th This class will guide you step-by-step through the process of embellishing fabric surfaces.  Learn basic embroidery stitches and appliqué techniques to create captivating collages through fiber. 

Instructor: Cortney Heimerl
UWM Students: $25 
Faculty, staff, alumni: $30 
Community members: $35