Event Calendar

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.

Escape the winter grays as you learn the art of soft pastel drawing to create colorful compositions sure to brighten anyone's day.

Explore the expressive possibilities of gesture and value using India ink, brushes, and ink pens to create lively drawings of florals, landscapes, and more!

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

Learn about the oldest form of relief printmaking as you transform a plain wood block into an original work of art that you can print over and over again!

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.

Escape the winter grays as you learn the art of soft pastel drawing to create colorful compositions sure to brighten anyone's day.

Join instructor Mallory Stowe for a three-night portraiture workshop, exploring skull anatomy, facial planes, and fine details using charcoal and pencil—open to all skill levels!