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Upcoming Events

Mar
31

Intro to Wheel Pottery

Art, WHS Clay
Mar 31 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Explore working with a pottery wheel and learn the basics of working with clay. Each class comes with 12.5 lbs. of clay as well as free use of the open studios during and for two weeks after the class.

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Apr
02
Apr 2 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Push your wheel-throwing skills to new heights as you explore techniques for creating big, bold forms. Students in this class should have prior wheel-throwing experience.

Hands working on a tall ceramic vase.
Apr
06

Intro to Wheel Pottery

Art, WHS Clay
Apr 6 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Explore working with a pottery wheel and learn the basics of working with clay. Each class comes with 12.5 lbs. of clay as well as free use of the open studios during and for two weeks after the class.

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Apr
07

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Apr 7 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
Memorial Union

Since 1987, Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) has contributed to broadening the educational experience of UW–Madison students and the community by bringing the smartest, most engaging, and influential people to campus, to encourage thought-provoking conversations and ideas. Through DLS-sponsored lectures and collaborations, we strive to achieve our mission of seeking and spreading powerful ideas, while also allowing the passionate and dedicated students on our committee to be exposed to a diverse and vibrant array of people, backgrounds, and ideas.

Amer Zahr
Apr
07

Intro to Drawing

Art, WHS Draw
Apr 7 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Explore the basics of drawing and learn how to bring your drawings to life through shading, value, and texture. Enrollment includes a personal drawing kit containing two erasers, a pencil sharpener, and a six-piece pencil set.

Charcoal drawing of a tree
Apr
07

Intro to Wheel Pottery

Art, WHS Clay
Apr 7 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Explore working with a pottery wheel and learn the basics of working with clay. Each class comes with 12.5 lbs. of clay as well as free use of the open studios during and for two weeks after the class.

WH wheelpottery1164
Apr
08

Satisfying Sgraffito

Art, WHS Clay
Apr 8 2026 | 6 - 9pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Explore the striking contrast and expressive detail of sgraffito as you carve bold designs into a prepared clay bowl.

Bowl created with sgraffito technique.
Apr
09
Apr 9 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Push your wheel-throwing skills to new heights as you explore techniques for creating big, bold forms. Students in this class should have prior wheel-throwing experience.

Hands working on a tall ceramic vase.
Apr
09
Apr 9 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
20x GRAMMY-winning jazz guitarist Pat Metheny continues to be one of the brightest stars of the jazz community, dedicating time to both his own projects and those of emerging artists and established veterans alike.
Photo of Pat Metheny.
Apr
13

Intro to Wheel Pottery

Art, WHS Clay
Apr 13 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Explore working with a pottery wheel and learn the basics of working with clay. Each class comes with 12.5 lbs. of clay as well as free use of the open studios during and for two weeks after the class.

WH wheelpottery1164