UWM UNION FALL 2012
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+ CRAFT ARTScentre OUR MISSION
The Studio Arts and Craft Centre offers engaging classes, workshops, and events within a positive studio atmosphere and is dedicated to the education, enrichment, and creative fulfillment of all members of the UWM community. The SACC provides open studio space, as well as specialized studio equipment for ceramics, traditional black and white photography, sewing, metalsmithing, and screen printing. We also offer a variety of supplies for purchase including clay, photo paper, film and screenprinting inks and screens.
LOCATION
The Studio Arts and Craft Centre is located on the street level of the UWM Union, Room EG30.
FALL 2012 HOURS
Monday through Friday: 11am to 10pm Saturday & Sunday: 11am to 5pm
The Studio Arts & Craft Centre will be open from Monday, August 27th – Wednesday, December 12th, 2012. We will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Wednesday, November 21st – Sunday, November 25th, 2012. Please note: The darkroom will NOT be open to the public Monday and Tuesday evenings, 6pm – 8:30pm.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 414-229-5535 Email: craftctr@uwm.edu Program Manager: Randy Yun Kruser - rykruser@uwm.edu Operations Manager: Anna Kupiecki - kupiecki@uwm.edu Website: craftcentre.uwm.edu Blog: uwm-craftcentre.blogspot.com Check us out on Facebook!
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Current UWM students: FREE Alumni, staff, faculty: $135 Community members: $155 One day membership: $4/day
CLASS + WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Participants must pre-register for all classes + workshops. Sign up EARLY! Any class with less than four registered participants will be cancelled and all fees will be refunded in full. Notification of cancellation will occur 48 hours before the start of the class. Class fees vary by subject and duration of the class. Class fees include a membership for the duration of the class. Memberships do not include supplies.
REFUND POLICY
If the Studio Arts and Craft Centre cancels a class, a full refund will be issued. If you cancel at least 48 hours before the start of a class, a transfer to another class or a raincheck will be issued. Rainchecks are good for one year.
PAYMENT
We accept cash, check, MasterCard or Visa for all transactions.
AGE POLICY
Due to safety regulations and the nature of our space, no persons under the age of 13 are allowed in the Craft Centre, and persons aged between 13 and 17 require parental supervision at all times.
CLASSES BASIC WATERCOLOR
Date: Tuesdays, September 18 – October 16 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Join us and create warm and cool paintings! We will be learning basic watercolor principles while creating small beautiful works of art. Make a card for a friend or a painting for your kitchen. Still life arrangements will be provided but feel free to bring in your favorite flowers, photographs or other cherished items. Instructor: Ryan Woolgar UWM student/members: $70 Faculty, staff, alumni: $75 Community members: $80
ARCHITECTURAL TERRA COTTA
Date: Sundays, September 23 – October 21 Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm 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 UWM student/members: $70 Faculty, staff, alumni: $75 Community members: $80
INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY AND METALS
Date: Wednesdays, September 26 – October 24 Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Learn the basics of metalsmithing, and create your own jewelry and unique metal objects! We will introduce you to basic techniques including the use of several important tools (jeweler’s saws, torches, files, flex shaft, etc), soldering, cold connections, patina, and finishing. All supplies are included. Instructor: Nicole Zapata UWM student/members: $115 Faculty, staff, alumni: $120 Community members: $125
BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL
Date: Thursdays, September 27 – October 25 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm There is something so satisfying about drinking from a hand-made cup. It is even more satisfying when YOU have made that cup! Learn the basics of making functional pottery including bowls, mugs and vases in this class. Clay and tools are available for purchase. Glazes and firing are included. Instructor: Ian Connors UWM student/members: $70 Faculty, staff, alumni: $75 Community members: $80
CASTING
Date: Mondays, October 1 – October 29 Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Metal casting, the act of pouring molten metal into a mold, can create an array of different objects, both wearable and sculptural! In this intensive five-week course, students are invited to explore the world of organic, plastic and lost-wax casting to create their own one-of-akind objects out of Ancient Bronze or Sterling Silver metal. A minimum of one hour out-ofclass work is required for the students taking this course to facilitate the production of their artwork. Instructor: Katheryn Hancock UWM student/members: $85 Faculty, staff, alumni: $90 Community members: $95
SCREEN PRINTING
Date: Fridays, October 12 – November 9 Time: 6:00pm--8:00pm From t-shirts to posters, the popularity of screen printed graphics never dies! Learn the fundamentals of screen printing, from designing graphics to processing your screen and printing on a variety of materials like fabric, paper, and wood. Students must provide items to print on. Basics supplies are included. Instructor: Sam Sieger UWM student/members: $70 Faculty, staff, alumni: $75 Community members: $80
INTRODUCTION TO BOOKMAKING
Date: Thursdays, October 25 – November 29 Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm In today’s world, the computer has released the book from its sole duty as tomes of information. In this five-week course, students will explore the creative potential of the book as an art form! This class will encourage the investigation of the fundamental concepts of the book as an artistic medium; as well as teach the basic techniques needed to create artist books. Class will not be held November 22nd. Instructor: Corey Smith UWM student/members: $90 Faculty, staff, alumni: $95 Community members: $100
FIGURES IN CLAY
Date: Sundays, October 28 – December 2 Time: 12:00pm – 2:30pm Explore what it means to sculpt the contemporary figure in clay! Instruction will focus on modeling the head and figure from life, building the figure from molds, and creating a life-size bust. Glazes and firings are included in the class fee. Class will not be held on November 25th. Instructor: Benito Tyjeski UWM student/members: $85 Faculty, staff, alumni: $90 Community members: $95
INTRODUCTION TO BLACK + WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Date: Friday, November 2 – December 7 Time: 4:00pm – 6:30pm Even in the digital age, we are still drawn to the magic of traditional black and white photography. Learn the basics of your film camera, sharpen your composition skills, and start developing and printing from black and white negatives. Students must provide their own camera. Two rolls of film and one package of paper are included in class fee. Class will not be held on Friday, November 23. Instructor: Rachel Clark UWM student/members: $70 Faculty, staff, alumni: $75 Community members: $80
NO SWEAT SEWING!
Date: Mondays, November 5 – December 3 Time: 6pm – 8:30pm Unique uniforms and uncommon costume, made-to-measure! Learn to sew, No-Sweat! Produce personalized patterns (both busts and bottoms) to suit silhouettes with fresh fabrics or appropriate pre-existing apparel. Texturize your textiles with surface structure. Originate your own ornamental opulence and focus on favorite features! Instructor: Vanessa Andrew UWM student/members: $85 Faculty, staff, alumni: $90 Community members: $95
INTRODUCTION TO OIL PAINTING
Date: Tuesdays, November 13 – December 11 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Do you admire the beauty behind this traditional medium but are intimated by the process? Well, come and learn the basics of color mixing, paint application, compositional approaches and many other helpful strategies that will lead you on your path to fame. Who knows, you may just be the next Vincent Van Gogh! All supplies included. Instructor: Ryan Woolgar UWM student/members: $70 Faculty, staff, alumni: $75 Community members: $80
WORKSHOPS DESIGNING A PENDANT
Date: Saturday, Sept. 15 & Sunday, Sept. 16 Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm Come use our metals area and learn basic jewelry making techniques by designing, piercing, sawing, soldering, and finishing your own unique pendant! Be ready to take home a handmade, wearable piece of art in this fun and functional workshop! Instructor: Nicole Zapata UWM student/members: $40 Faculty, staff, alumni: $45 Community members: $50
ENAMELING
Date: Saturday, September 22 Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm Enameling is the colorful result of fusing special powdered glass to metal. Students will learn the basic techniques of enameling on copper including preparing the copper, design strategies, powder application techniques, and fusing. Instructor: Emily Klopstein UWM student/members: $20 Faculty, staff, alumni: $25 Community members: $30
KNITTING
Date: Friday, September 28 Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm Have you always enjoyed handmade scarves? Come and learn how to start your own! Whether you’re an inexperienced knitter, or just need a little refresher, this course is perfect for you. Learn the basics of knitting while exploring fun ways to create a one-of-a-kind scarf. Please bring two skeins of yarn that are the same color. All other supplies are included in class fee. Instructor: Mari Marks UWM student/members: $15 Faculty, staff, alumni: $20 Community members: $25
INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY + METALSMITHING: BEZEL SETTING Date: Saturday, September 29 Time: 12:00pm – 3:30pm This workshop is for anyone who has basic jewelry & metalworking knowledge but would like to learn how to incorporate stones into their work. Soldering experience is required, as we will be using more advanced soldering techniques to attach bezel settings to pre-fabricated pieces. We will be using cabochon style stones (flat bottom, rounded top) in our creations. Students may bring already made jewelry in which they wish to incorporate stones. All supplies included. Instructor: Emily Klopstein UWM student/members: $25 Faculty, staff, alumni: $30 Community members: $35
GLASS SERIES 1: BEADS
Date: Saturday, Oct. 6 & Sunday, Oct. 7 Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm Interested in glass? Enjoy using your hands to make one-of-a-kind components for Jewelry? Then join us in the first part of our Glass series! It may be just what you need to get started. This specific workshop offers a glimpse into the world of glass bead making. Working with Moretti transparent and opaque glasses, students will be taught general flame-working to create glass beads. Taught by UWM’s own Katheryn Hancock, apprentice to nationally acclaimed glass artists Jeremy Popelka and Stephanie Trenchard. Limit 6. Instructor: Katheryn Hancock UWM student/members: $40 Faculty, staff, alumni: $45 Community members: $50
CLASSIC FOX-TAIL CHAIN
Date: Saturday, October 20 Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm In need of some chain to string your wearables to? Why not make it yourself! In this one day workshop learn how to make and solder your very own jump rings and use them to create a classic foxtail chain necklace that can be used for handmade or found pendants. Instructor: Nicole Zapata UWM student/members: $20 Faculty, staff, alumni: $25 Community members: $30
GLASS SERIES 2: SCULPTING
Date: Saturday, Oct. 27 & Sunday, Oct. 28 Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm Ever wondered what it would be like to create a free-standing, small-scale glass sculpture? Then come and sign up for the second course offered in our Glass Series this fall semester! Again taught by Katheryn Hancock, apprentice to nationally acclaimed glass artists, this workshop offers a glimpse into the world of glass sculpting. Fueled by propane and their own creativity, students will form and shape beautiful sculptures out of Moretti transparent and opaque glass. So come and create a variety of sculptures and take home your own unique glass object in this exciting two-day workshop! Limit 6. Instructor: Katheryn Hancock UWM student/members: $40 Faculty, staff, alumni: $45 Community members: $50
POWDER COATING
Date: Saturday, November 3 Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm Are you in the market for a bold piece of jewelry? Perfect! Take this workshop and learn how to add a colorful surface to metal objects and jewelry. Choose from pre-cut shapes and add a unique finish to make a pendant, bracelet or earrings. Students will gain the knowledge of cutting and filing metal and will then experiment with a powder-coating gun! Instructor: Anna M. Kupiecki UWM student/members: $20 Faculty, staff, alumni: $25 Community members: $30
DYING WITH NATURAL PLANT DYES
Date: Saturday, Nov. 10 & Sunday, Nov. 11 Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm This 2–day workshop will introduce students to the art of dyeing through the use of natural plant dyes! Students will learn ways to dye fabric in a variety of colors without using toxins! Students will also have the option of adding embellishments and screenprinting the beautifully colored fabrics to create one-of-akind home décor or accessories! Instructor: Nellie Worden UWM student/members: $25 Faculty, staff, alumni: $30 Community members: $35
PEWTER CASTING
Date: Saturday, Nov. 17 – Sunday, Nov. 18 Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm Have you ever been interested in casting metal but felt you didn’t have the time? Then this workshop is perfect for you! Pewter is a unique metal with a low melting temperature that allows you to prepare a mold and cast in just two days. Leave with a personalized piece of jewelry that could possibly be a custom coin or pendant! Instructor: Anna M. Kupiecki UWM student/members: $30 Faculty, staff, alumni: $35 Community members: $40
COLLAGING WITH NEGATIVES
Date: Saturday, Dec. 1 & Sunday, Dec. 2 Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Have some old photo negatives lying around or maybe some you’re not so fond of? Come and repurpose them through photo negative alterations and collaging! With creative printing techniques and new skills, you can recycle those leftover negatives and receive in return a beautiful work of art. Bring in your own or we will provide some of ours and enjoy this unique, fun workshop! Instructor: Rachel Clark UWM student/members: $30 Faculty, staff, alumni: $35 Community members: $40
FREE FALL WELCOME ACTIVITIES OPEN HOUSE AND STUDIO TOURS
Starting Thursday, August 30! UWM students! Stop by during our regular hours, sign up for your FREE membership and get a tour of the studio space. Our Studio Assistants are available to give studio tours throughout the semester.
OPEN CLAY
Date: Saturday, September 1 Times: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Know your way around a pottery wheel but feeling a little rusty? Perfect! During the Open Clay sessions, our resident ceramic specialist will be on hand to give you tips to make the most of what we have to offer. Plus, there will be free clay for members of the Studio Arts and Craft Centre. Don’t forget: all current UWM students have a free membership – just stop by and sign up.
TIE-DYE
Date: Sunday, September 2 Times: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Let’s start out this school year with some color! Head over to our courtyard to tie-dye with us! Seriously, this isn’t just for the hippies anymore.
BUTTON-MAKING MADNESS
Date: Monday, September 3 Times: 11:00am – 5:00pm Come on in this Labor Day and relax by making some snazzy buttons with the help of our staff. Accent your autumn outfits with these custom-made accessories!
MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM- PRINT EXPLORATIONS
Date: Monday, September 3 Times: 1:00pm – 5:00pm If you’re a student member, come and guarantee yourself a spot in our trip to the Milwaukee Art Museum! We will be taking 30 students on Labor Day to relax and enjoy the exquisite Posters of Paris Exhibit, and for a special showing of the museum’s permanent print collection! For further info, please visit our website – craftcentre.uwm.edu!
HENNA TATTOOS
Date: Friday, September 7 Times: 3:00pm – 6:00pm Henna Tattoos: Want to turn heads and experience cultural body art? Come look for us near Chapman Hall during the Pantherfest pre-show and we will adorn your end-of-summer skin with temporary embellishments utilized by many Middle Eastern cultures since the Bronze Age! No pain, no problem!
UNION EXPO
Date: Tuesday, September 11 Times: 11:00am – 2:00pm Join the staff of the SACC in the Union Concourse and make a button or several and add that necessary POP into your fall wardrobe!
OPEN GLAZE
Date: Saturday, September 15 Times: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Did you participate in Open Clay and now need to glaze your pieces? Stop in and learn the basics of glazing from our resident ceramic specialist. Your pieces from Open Clay will be fired and ready to glaze!
FREE EVENTS
Open to all student members of the Studio Arts + Craft Centre.
GREEN STUDENT FAIR
Date: Tuesday, September 25 Times: 10:00am – 2:00pm Share the Earth with us in the Union Concourse! Alongside learning ways to care for our planet, this year we’ll be making a collaborative effort to celebrate the new community gardens! Come help us decorate 12 concrete stepping stones for 2012. We will also be giving out free seed bookmarks for participants so you can grow your own garden someday!
UWM FAMILY WEEKEND
The Studio Arts and Craft Centre will sponsor two open workshops for current UWM students and their families for UWM Family Weekend.
SEW A POSTCARD
Date: Friday, October 12 Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm Create postcards to send to family and friends! We will provide recycled postcards you can cut up and sew together for your own unique creation.
MOSAIC PICTURE FRAMES
Date: Saturday, October 13 Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Come and create a mosaic picture frame! Pick from a wide variety of colorful glass and take home a memory that can frame a memory.
Current UWM students have a free membership and semester-long or single-day memberships are available to all.
MID-TERM DE-STRESS EVENT
Date: Wednesday, October 24 Times: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Feeling stressed? We can help! Come make soothing, scented candles as we serve tea and pastries, relax, and listen to calming tunes!
SWEETEST DAY VENDOR SALE
Date: Monday, October 15 – Thursday, October 18 Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm If you’re looking to purchase unique and fun merchandise, come to the Concourse in the Union where there will be an array of local artists’ works for sale. Buy cool items for the autumn season, whether for yourself or for your ‘Sweetie’!
HALLOWEEN COSTUME MAKING
Date: Friday, October 19 and Saturday, October 20 Times: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Come and make yours! We have sewing machines, glue guns, and various supplies for you to come and make your costume on the cheap! If you don’t finish this weekend, you can come in anytime next week to finish your creation!
THANK YOU CARDS
Date: Monday, November 5 – Friday, November 9 Times: Regular Studio hours What’s a better way to show your thanks and love than a handmade card? Come anytime during our hours Monday through Friday and craft beautiful thank-you cards for your friends and family! We will provide the supplies so just bring your creativity and make your loved ones feel both appreciated and impressed!
HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SALE
Date: Monday, December 3 – Thursday, December 6 Times: 9:00am – 5:00pm In need of handmade gifts for the holiday season?! Find members and staff of the Studio Arts and Craft Centre selling their work in the Concourse of the Union. Pieces include, but are not limited to, ceramics, jewelry, paintings, screen printed items, as well as knitted, crocheted and sewn wears!
Current UWM students have a free membership and semester-long or single-day memberships are available to all.
FREE ART FRIDAYS Open to all student members of the Studio Arts + Craft Centre.
PHOTOGRAMS
Date: Friday, September 14 Times: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Join us in our darkroom and learn how to create Photograms! These photographic images are created without using a camera! They are striking grayscale images perfect for any apartment or home décor! Who said re-decorating was expensive?
WOVEN JEWELRY
Date: Friday, October 5 Times: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Students will create matchless woven pieces! Learn how to make a handmade loom – construct it, string it, weft and warp it. The basics of weaving will be taught on these handmade looms. Leave this workshop with a piece of jewelry, belt, bookmark or small woven tapestry.
VINTAGE JEWELRY
Date: Friday, November 16 Times: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Learn how to repurpose vintage costume jewelry into newly crafted earrings, necklaces or bracelets. Also experiment with the art of resin and incorporate small treasures into a set of earrings or a pendant. The resin must set overnight – be prepared to pick up pieces the next day!
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+ CRAFT ARTScentre CONTACT
414.229.5535 or craftctr@uwm.edu
FALL 2012 STUDIO ARTS AND CRAFT CENTRE CLASS REGISTRATION
Studio Arts and Craft Centre 2200 East Kenwood Blvd. PO Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
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