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Memorial Union
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706
608-265-3000
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Union South
227 N. Randall Ave.
Madison, WI 53715
608-263-2600
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Craftshop

Classes

If you need to learn the basics or develop your skills, Wisconsin Union Mini Courses are the answer. Mini Courses are short, non-credit classes taught by artists from the Madison area using the Craftshop facilities. Classes are designed for people with busy schedules and are available during the evening and weekends when school is in session. Most Mini Course fees include a half semester Craftshop permit. For more information about classes, call the Mini Courses office at 262-3156, check the web at www.wisc.edu/minicourses, or stop in room 509, Memorial Union. (When Mini Courses are in session, individual areas are closed to permit holders.)

Workshops: Tasty little activities to fill the student hunger for creativity.
These projects and workshops are available to you through the Craftshop at Memorial Union.  The DIY (Do It Yourself) Projects are designed for individuals or small groups as self-guided activities. The Workshops include an instructor and are aimed at groups of 8-24 students.  All activities are single sessions of 1/2 to 1 1/2  hours to complete.  All materials, supplies, space and encouragement are included for the prices listed per student. Prices listed are dependant on material & supplies. See workshop flyer.

Box

1. PAINTED BOX
A special  box in  which to keep any little things one wants.  Atomic secrets, locks of hair, gold coins, love letters, passwords, or whatever.
DIY-$10 • Workshop-$15

Jewelry

2. POLYMER CLAY JEWELRY
Create intricate, brightly colored designs for bracelets, necklaces, pins or figurines. Wear your art.
DIY-$10 • Workshop-$15

Mosiac

3. MOSAIC PROJECT
Create your own design in mosaic as a coaster, trivet or small container. Learn an ancient art form from the earliest cultures. Mosaics are HOT!
DIY-$4-$8 • Workshop-$8-$12

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Collage

4. PERSONAL COLLAGE
 We all have baggage – use it creatively. Open your personal suitcase to make a 2D or 3D collage of feelings, memories, wishes or dreams.
DIY-$8 • Workshop -$12

Henna

5. HENNA TATTOO 
Do a trial run before the permanent ink job. Tattoo your friend and have them do you. Lot’s of interactive fun.
DIY-$4 • Workshop-$8

Cup

6. HAND PAINTED POTTERY    
A mug, stein, plate or bowl can be your permanent artistic statement.
It’s glazed and fired to last forever.
An archeologist might find it someday.
DIY-$10 • Workshop-$15

 

Masks

7. CRAFTED TRIBAL MASK
Are you Native-American, African- American or Norwegian? Celebrate that ethnicity by creating a mask of your “tribal” identity.
DIY-$7 • Workshop-$13

8. MOBILE 
Take something old, something new;  something soiled, something blue; something found, something crude. Let it fly on wings of fancy to float in the sky above.
DIY-$7 • Workshop-$13  

 

9. PAINTED BIRD HOUSE  Embellish any way the birds in your life would appreciate. Cape Cods, Ranches, Victorians, Churches, Grass Huts –a dozen different styles.
DIY-$10 • Workshop-$15

10. BEADED BRACELET 
Beads, stones, shells, glass and stuff to make a unique little bauble for a special someone. You can be that someone! Make your own.
DIY-$5 • Workshop-$9

If you are looking for a creative group bonding experience, these workshops will fill that need.

The Craftshop is incredibly flexible as to times, materials, staffing, projects - whatever! Call or email with any questions or specific requirements that you might dream up and we’ll see what we can do.  We’ve been here for you for more than 75 years. 

Contact Information
Phone: 608-262-1282
Email: craftshop@union.wisc.edu
Or stop by the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street, 4th floor.