k1, p2: from Handknits to Computational Design

Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery
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k1, p2: from Handknits to Computational Design showcases knits from the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection alongside objects made by contemporary artists and designers. All knits begin with two foundational stitches which create a structure …

A red square graphic. In white, black, and purple front, repeating diagonally across the graphic, text reads: "k1, p2: from handknits to computational design"

Knitted Dimensions: Knit, Technology, and Spatial Practices

Nancy Nicholas Hall
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Through a series of beyond-the-gallery installations of knit-based soft architecture, Knitted Dimensions: Knit, Technology, and Spatial Practices demonstrates how knitting is a method of design capable of reshaping how spaces are made and experienced. The …

Graphic with colorful bands across it horizontally in red, pink, blue, green, and black, and white text that reads "Knitted Dimensions."

Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection Community Day

Nancy Nicholas Hall
@ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for the Fall 2026 Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection Community Day! Once a semester, collection staff host a Community Day where we lead behind-the-scene tours and share information about the Collection. In addition, …

A close up photo of a pair of hands flipping over and pointing at the corner of a multicolored quilt. The individual is wearing a blue, long-sleeved shirt and is wearing a variety of golden rings. The quilt has a "grandmother's flower garden" pattern on its top and a cream colored backing.

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin in The Science of Human Thriving

@ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join friends and supporters of Reach Out and Read Wisconsin for a special evening celebrating the powerful role relationships play in helping children thrive. As part of the Child Development Lab’s Centennial Celebration, guests will …

Graphic depicting an open book in all red with one side that has white text that reads "Reach out & read." The other side of the book has a white stethoscope with the ear pieces being in the shape of a heart. Below the open book graphic is red text that reads "Wisconsin."

Play, Breathe, Connect: Mindfulness in Motion

little om Big Om
5th floor, Nancy Nicholas Hall
@ 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

What if mindfulness felt less like sitting still and more like moving, playing, and exploring? Join little om BIG OM for a playful, hands-on introduction to mindfulness through creative movement, breathing activities, games, and moments …

Art Lab! Making with Linda

@ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

In this hands-on workshop, participants are invited to experience art-making as led by the Child Development Lab’s Lead Bunny Classroom teacher, Linda Dykstra. Each workshop offers a creative opportunity to experiment with materials, try new …

Play, Breathe, Connect: Mindfulness in Motion

little om Big Om
5th floor, Nancy Nicholas Hall
@ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm

What if mindfulness felt less like sitting still and more like moving, playing, and exploring? Join little om BIG OM for a playful, hands-on introduction to mindfulness through creative movement, breathing activities, games, and moments …

Art Lab! Making with Linda

@ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

In this hands-on workshop, participants are invited to experience art-making as led by the Child Development Lab’s Lead Bunny Classroom teacher, Linda Dykstra. Each workshop offers a creative opportunity to experiment with materials, try new …

Sweater Weather

Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery
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Every handknit sweater is a story. Stitch by stitch, a sweater embodies its own construction and something about its maker. Sweater Weather follows the threads of meaning in this winter weather staple. The story of …

Graphic with small stitches on a cream background with the words "Sweater and Weather" in big text across the front