Open Studios
Studios to suit your style
The spaces at Wheelhouse Studios have been thoughtfully designed and organized to accommodate a variety of DIY endeavors, from pottery and photography to glasswork, metal work, painting, screenprinting and more. Studio spaces are flexible and work for drop-in, classes and can be reserved for group events.
Get Your Studio Pass
Students: FREE
Union Members: $15/month; $4/day
Public: $25/month; $4/day
*Please note: Wheelhouse Class registration includes studio access.
Students and Union Members get a $10 discount on classes.
Get in touch
Noon - 10:00pm, Seven days a week
(Closed holiday weekends)
(608) 262-3156
wheelhouse@union.wisc.edu
Studios, Activities and Group Rentals
Wheelhouse Studio spaces are flexible yet focused with equipment for specific arts in each of the three spaces. Studios are open for drop-in activity during business hours and when courses are not taking place.
Group Events, Parties & Instruction
- Low studio rental rates (FREE for UW-Madison student groups)
- Access to a wide variety of specialized tools and equipment.
- Enjoy the space or schedule an artist-led special event.
- Wide variety of ideas and project ideas available – we take care of supplies & materials.
- Food/Catering is available through Union dining locations.
Ceramic Art - Studio Y
- Learn to throw pottery
- Create a pinch pot
- Sculpt in clay
- Craft ceramic tiles
- Discover spray glazing
- Slip cast your designs
3D Art - Studio O
- Slump a glass bowl
- Assemble a creative mosaic
- Fashion a silver ring
- Frame a favorite print
- Craft colorful Fimo jewelry
- Flame finish glass beads
- Create a sun catcher
2D Art - Studio G
- Silkscreen a t-shirt
- Learn acrylic and oil painting
- Master digital photography
- Laser cut your design
- Learn basic sewing
- Paper arts & card-making
- One-night masterpiece painting
- Play with Polaroids
