:: Architectural Terra Cotta! ::

Do you love early Milwaukee's architecture? Learn how those historic ceramic tiles were produced in our Architectural Terra Cotta class! Explore Milwaukee's architectural history as we learn the processes involved with creating ceramics for building design. These tiles can be used for interior and exterior home installations.


Tuesdays, July 10th to August 7th
6pm to 8pm

:: Event Cancelled ::

Due to construction going on around the Craft Centre, our free "Friday Flick" event has been Cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause!

-Craft Centre Team

:: Open for Summer! ::

The Craft Centre is open for summer!

This summer we will be featuring a brand new photo lab and hand-building area! Check back soon for more details.

Sign up for new classes and workshops!!!

To see our complete summer schedule visit our website at: www.craftcentre.uwm.edu


Pinhole Photography
Mondays, June 18th - July 16th
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Bummed that you can't afford a new camera this summer? Pinhole photography offers the opportunity to construct photographic cameras out of found objects and materials. During this course we will make cameras out of everything from tiny matchboxes to a full size minivan! Get ready to spend some time outdoors experimenting.
Instructor: Robin McGuire


Architectural Terra Cotta
Tuesdays, July 10th - August 7th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Do you love early Milwaukee’s architecture? Well, let’s learn how those historic ceramic tiles were produced! Come and explore Milwaukee’s architectural history as we learn the processes involved in creating ceramics for building design. These tiles can be used for interior and exterior home installations.
Instructor: Benito Tyjeski

Repurpose Furniture with Mosaics

Wednesday, August 1 and Thursday, August 2

5:00pm – 7:30pm

During this two day workshop learn how to repurpose furniture through the art of glass mosaics! This unique workshop includes instruction on cutting glass, creating designs specific to each item and grouting. Feel free to bring in any small to medium item you find thrifting or have lying around the house. While choosing your item keep in mind that textured pieces cannot be covered.

Instructor: Nellie Worden

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:: Gift Cards! ::

The Craft Centre is now selling gift cards! We have a limited supply, but they can be used on anything that we sell - from classes to clay. A perfect gift for your friends and family!


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:: Meet our Employee! ::

Mari Marks

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Nickname:

Mars; That's what Nellie Calls me.

Major:

Painting and Drawing/Ceramics

What is your position at the Craft Centre?

Fibers Assistant. I fix my ripped jeans.

What astrological sign do you believe you are, knowing now that it is false? 

Virgo, it totally matches my personality and I don't know why.

What’s your favorite color?

Purple, without a doubt.

What facility / tool / area do you think is the bestest at the Craft Centre?

The sewing machine, so I can fix my ripped jeans, duh. Thread fixes everything, not duct tape. 

What is the coolest thing you have made at the Craft Centre?

A metal necklace, it had three circles and I stamped my siblings names into them.

If you were a vegetable, which one would you be?

I would be a corn stalk, because corn is delicious! And it reminds me of Summer. Also, if dessert were a vegetable, I would totally be dessert.

What’s your favorite website?

Etsy.

What is your favorite class you have ever taken while at UWM?

2-D Concepts, I met a lot of my really good friends there and learned a ton!

Lastly, Do you believe in Zombies?

Yes, because people want revenge. I'm certain.

:: Meet our Employee! ::

Anna Kupiecki

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Nickname:

Badger or Sudoku

Major:

An incoming Art History grad student

What is your position at the Craft Centre?

Operations Manager. I make sure we don't get set on fire. Sometimes I order all the things.

What astrological sign do you believe you are, knowing now that it is false? 

Gemini. A Polish horoscope said that I would get this job and I did, hahaha! (maniacal laughter)

What’s your favorite color?

Green! It's pretty.

What facility / tool / area do you think is the bestest at the Craft Centre?

The torches or the kilns. Specifically the third kiln. The Santa Maria!

What is the coolest thing you have made at the Craft Centre?

A metal jellyfish, it was bitchin'.

If you were a vegetable, which one would you be?

A potato, although it may be a tuber. Because it sounds really sexy in French.

What’s your favorite website?

Tumblr

What is your favorite class you have ever taken while at UWM?

Art and Civic Culture in 15th Century Florence. Florence is the best ever. And I love Tanya Tiffany!

Lastly, Do you believe in Zombies?

Yes, and I have a plan, but I won't tell you.

:: Camera Rentals! ::

We're now renting out Cameras!

We have one Canon and one Nikon 35mm B&W SLR Film Cameras available. They can be rented for up to four days; Stop in to check for availability or sign-up on the waitlist!

Details:

Any outstanding charges on the camera will be added to your PAWS Account. If they are not paid, you will not be allowed to graduate. (For collateral, to ensure you will bring the camera back and pay for any damages that may occur.)

You have four days to check out the camera. On the fourth day the camera must be returned by Noon. You may re-checkout the camera at that time, as long as there is no one next on the waiting list.

If the camera is not returned on time, you will be charged the full price in which it costs at that time to replace the body, lens, and lens cap. If the camera is brought in late, after we have already charged your card, we will give you a refund, but will charge a late fee of $8.00 each day past the date of return.

The camera must be returned in the condition it was checked out in. Fines will be judged by the severity of the damage. Stop by the Craft Centre for more information on damage costs.

:: Meet Our Employee! ::

Rachel Clark

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Nickname:

Unknown

Major:

Photography, Art Therapy, and Muggle Studies.

What is your position at the Craft Centre?

Photography Lead. I lurk around the corners of the darkroom.

What astrological sign do you believe you are, knowing now that it is false? 

I believe that I'm an otter; it doesn't have to do with spirit signs but that's just my spirit animal.

What’s your favorite color?

Any color under the sun!

What facility / tool / area do you think is the bestest at the Craft Centre?

Sewing machines because I rip my clothes frequently.

What is the coolest thing you have made at the Craft Centre?

I littered the Arts and Craft Centre with cat calendar cutouts once.

If you were a vegetable, which one would you be?

An asparagus. They have nice hair.

What’s your favorite website?

I like Pinterest.com. And, I like the Most Beautiful Teen contest on Facebook.

What is your favorite class you have ever taken while at UWM?

2-D concepts was really amazing, Christopher Willey was a fantastic teacher.

Lastly, Do you believe in Zombies?

No, but I do believe in cyclops's. 

:: IAMUWM: Interview with Kate Kopp ::

Our Program Manager was interviewed about the Craft Centre for the UWM video series, "IAMUWM". Check it out!

:: T-Shirts! ::

We are now selling Studio Arts & Craft Centre t-shirts for $12 at the Craft Centre! We currently have two colors available: mocha and river blue.


Many thanks again to the designer, Kayleigh Rappaport! Never be afraid to color outside the lines!