WIP Lab Pop Up Workshops

Originally a makerspace within the the Material Intelligence exhibit, the WIP Lab now offers monthly student-led making workshops in various locations around SoHE. In each workshop, participants will be introduced to a hands-on skill through a making project.

Are you a UW student who is interested in leading a WIP Lab workshop? Read more and reach out to Bo Owen, the CDMC Engagement Manager, at bo.owen@wisc.edu. We are especially seeking hands-on making workshops related to quilts and quilting for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

WIP Lab Pop Up Workshops

  • Sep
    20

    WIP Lab Workshop: Cyanotypes @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nancy Nicholas Hall

    Join artist and PhD student Kean O’Brien to explore cyanotypes in this workshop! Create striking cyan-blue images by placing objects on a light-sensitive surface and exposing them to sunlight. Unlike other photographic techniques, cyanotype is …

  • Oct
    02

    WIP Lab Workshop: 3D Printing @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Nancy Nicholas Hall

    Join PhD student Ely Rendon for this hands-on workshop introducing the fundamentals of digital modeling and rapid prototyping through 3D printing. Participants will learn how to transform 2D sketches into basic 3D models using open-source …

  • Nov
    01

    WIP Lab Workshop: Hello Loom Tapestry Weaving @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Nancy Nicholas Hall

    Join artist and MFA student Lars Shimabukuro for an introduction to tapestry weaving using pocket-sized Hello Looms. Participants will learn how to warp a tapestry loom, beginning tapestry techniques, working with multiple colors, and how …

  • Dec
    03

    WIP Lab Workshop: Neon-Inspired Wire Bending @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Nancy Nicholas Hall

    Join PhD student Skye Xollo to learn how to create sculptures that mimic the look of glowing neon. In this all-levels workshop, you’ll learn to sketch a design, shape armature wire using techniques inspired by …