Michigan Arts
Workshops

Led by talented local artists, curators & creatives, Michigan Arts Workshops offer opportunities to explore creativity, learn more about art, and discover new artistic skills—all in a supportive & welcoming environment.

No prior experience is needed—everyone is encouraged to participate & experiment freely. All supplies are provided, so participants can focus on being present & enjoying the experience.

Arts for All

Arts for All workshops are open to everyone. Workshops are added to the Happening Calendar throughout the year, or you may request a custom workshop for your unit or department.

Learn/With

Learn/With workshops are for students & are led by student arts organizations. Find these workshops on Sessions.

Staff Craft

Staff Craft workshops are for U-M faculty & staff.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Custom Workshops

for CAMPUS UNITS & DEPARTMENTS

In addition to public workshops, we are happy to assist campus units & departments in bringing art-making experiences to conferences, staff retreats, or student events. If you are a unit interested in one of our custom workshops, get in touch with us at least a month ahead of your planned event.

PAST WORKSHOPS

VISUAL ARTS
Acrylic Painting / Block Printing / Ceramics / Collage / Cyanotype / Linocut / Photography / Pour Painting / Screen Printing / Stencil Art / Watercolor Illustration

TEXTILE & CRAFT ARTS
Book Making / Crochet / Visible Mending

PERFORMING ARTS
Ballet / Bomba Folklórico / Choreography & Creative Writing

LITERARY ARTS
Creative Writing / Poetry

THERAPEUTIC & EXPERIENTIAL ARTS
Dance & Movement Therapy / Soundwalk