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. Art exhibitions and a Gallery Shop that feature area artists. Available to rent for private events. Optional membership ($50, families $100, students and seniors $40) includes discounts on classes and more. info@annarborartcenter.org, 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 Embroiderers' Guild
994-4385
Stitchers of all abilities invited to work on their projects and learn about guild activities. Meets Sept.-June, 3rd Mon. 7 p.m., Rudolf Steiner High School, 2230 Pontiac. Dues free to visitors; $40 to join. aastitchers.org
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, 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, potterwoman@hotmail.com (for membership information), pottersguild.net
Ann Arbor Women Artists
Over 300 member artists in all media. Monthly programs, workshops, juried shows, and critique groups. Dues $40; $55 to have bio and image listed on the AAWA website. Meets 3rd Monday of Sept.-Nov. & Jan.-Apr. 7-8:30 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Membership inquiries: Kate Lebowsky, klebowsky@yahoo.com. President: Katherine Willson, moonswings@gmail.com. annarborwomenartists.com V
Arts Alliance
202 E. Huron, suite 202 [map]Susan Froelich, 213-2733
Promotes leadership and creates opportunities for artists and cultural organizations to stimulate economic development and build strong communities. susan@a3arts.org, a3arts.org
Common Threads
Knitters, crocheters, and quilters work together and share techniques. Meets 1st & 3rd Tues. 6-9 p.m.; e-mail for location. mcclumpha@hotmail.com
Great Lakes Lace Group Incorporated
Kathleen Campbell, 483-5693
Members study, make, and collect lace. Open to beginners. Dues $20; ages 16 & under free. Call or email for meeting info. kjcampbelllace@sbcglobal.net, gllgi.org
Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild
Lectures and workshops. Members make quilts and raise funds for children at SafeHouse shelter. Meets odd-numbered months, 3rd Sat. 9 a.m. (doors open 8:30 a.m.), Washtenaw Community College Morris J. Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Dues $35, guests $10. president@gaaqg.com, gaaqg.com
Quilters Club
Salvation Army, 100 Arbana [map]668-8353
Members make hand-sewn lap quilts that are donated to the Veterans Hospital and Staples Family Center. All ages and skill levels welcome. Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. 1-2:30 p.m. christine-cunningham@usc.salvationarmy.org
Rec & Ed (Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Education and Recreation)
1515 S. Seventh [map]994-2300
Classes and workshops in many arts, crafts, glass, ceramics and textiles. See quarterly brochure online for fees and classes. aareced.com S
