City Guide
Arts and Crafts
Ann Arbor Art Center
117 W. Liberty [map]994-8004
Art courses, workshops, camps, and parties for artists of all ages and abilities. Exhibitions and shop feature area artists. Available to rent. Optional membership ($50, families $100, students and seniors $40) includes discounts on classes and more. info@annarborartcenter.org, www.annarborartcenter.org V
Ann Arbor Camera Club
Eunice Burns, 663-3763; Howard Bond, 665-6597
Beginners and pros welcome. Annual slide and print competition. Meets Sept.-June, 1st & 3rd Tues. 7:30 p.m., Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport and Wines Elementary School, 1701 Newport. Visitors welcome. Picnic in June. Dues $25. elburns@mac.com
Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild
For people interested in weaving, spinning, dyeing, quilting, knitting, felting, beading, and surface design such as wearable art. Workshops, lectures, critique sessions, exhibitions. Annual sales at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and the Ann Arbor State Street Area Art Fair. Spring fashion show and luncheon at Wasthenaw Community College. Check website for meeting details. Dues $30. fibercats@comcast.net, www.annarborfiberarts.org
Ann Arbor Potters Guild
201 Hill [map]663-4970. Jeri Hollister, 761-1971
Fall and winter classes for adults in basic ceramics. Waiting list. Call for fees. Visiting and full memberships for qualified applicants. jerih@umich.edu, www.pottersguild.net
Ann Arbor Women Artists
Katherine Wilson, moonswings@gmail.com. Monthly programs, workshops, juried shows, critique groups, and newsletter for artists in all media. Dues $40; $55 to have bio and image listed on the AAWA website. Meets Sept.-Nov. & Jan.-Apr., 3rd Mon. 7-9:30 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Membership inquiries: Gwyn McKay, gwynmckay@gmail.com. annarborwomenartists.com V
Arts Alliance
202 E. Huron, suite 202 [map]Tamara Real, 213-2733
Encourages and facilitates participation in arts and cultural activities. Supports and creates art projects and services. tamara@a3arts.org, a3arts.org
Common Threads
Knitters, crocheters, and quilters work together and share techniques. Meets 1st & 3rd Tues. 6-9 p.m., Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. mcclumpha@hotmail.com
Embroiderers' Guild
477-5802
Instruction and workshops. Meets Sept.-June, 3rd Mon. 7 p.m., Washtenaw United Way Bldg., 2308 Platt. Dues $40 (includes newsletter and Needle Arts magazine). janfrank@sbcglobal.net
Great Lakes Lace Group Incorporated
Kathleen Campbell, 483-5693
Member study, make, and collect lace. Open to beginners. Meets 4th Sat. every other month. Dues $20; ages 16 & under free. kjcampbelllace@sbcglobal.net, www.gllgi.org
Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild
Regional guild offers lectures and workshops. Members make quilts and raise funds for children at SafeHouse shelter. Meetings usually odd-numbered months, 3rd Sat. 9 a.m., Washtenaw Community College Morris J. Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Dues $35, guests $10. president@gaaqg.com, www.gaaqg.com
Rec & Ed (Ann Arbor Public Schools Department of Community Education and Recreation)
1530 Eisenhower [map]994-2300 ext. 53228
Offers classes in painting, drawing, textiles, knitting, and felting. Workshops in photography, book and card making, mosaics, glass, and ceramics. Quarterly brochures provide fees, times, and dates for classes. See website for more information. www.aareced.com S
