MAKE!
For Educators
MAKE! For Educators is not a program.
It’s a community of makers.
Designed for art educators to gather, explore, define and share, it places you at the forefront, and allows you to guide your experience.
Registration for Summer 2026 anticipated to open in December
About MAKE!
2026 Session
- June 22 – 26, 2026
Inspired by the work that you do as educators, and the work you create as artists, MAKE! aims to create a space for making that caters to your individual creative goals and enrichment, and to provide a platform to learn new skills applicable to a variety of disciplines. Through MAKE!, participants enjoy a week of independent making in the studio and engaging discussions, or observe demonstrations and learn processes that provide access to work in the labs equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
So whether you want to indulge in the studio to explore artistic approaches or build your practice, learn new processes in a lab environment, take advantage of specialized equipment, or simply join a community of art educators to network, join us for MAKE! in Milwaukee.
Important Dates
- May 1: Registration Deadline
- June 1: Final Payment Deadline
- June 21: Residential Move-in 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- June 21: Orientation 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- June 22 – 26: MAKE! For Educators 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- June 27 – 28: Extended studio access 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., optional
- June 29: Residential Move-out deadline (before 12 p.m.)
Costs and Credits
$50 deposit applied toward final tuition payment.
Tuition | $375
No credit
Tuition | $550
3 graduate credits
4 undergraduate credits
Residence Hall (Optional) | $175
Cost includes optional weekend access to studios and labs.
Meals and supplies are not included.
Parking is not included, recommendations for parking will be provided in your registration packet before the start of the program.
Lab Equipment
MIAD’s labs are fully equipped with the equipment, tools and supplies needed to realize your creative goals. In 2026, educators are able to gain access to work in the following labs. Below is a list of available equipment:
Printmaking Lab
Screenprinting
- Large Washout booth with two power washers
- 48” x 60” UV exposure unit
- Access to a large library of fine and wide mesh screens
- Six carousel garment and poster press
Letterpress & Papermaking
- Vandercook SP15
- Vandercook No. 3
- Vandercook No. 4
- C&P Old Style 9” x 12”
- Access to a fairly large collection of lead type with a few drawers of wood type
- 3-5 lb. Hollander style paper beater
- (4) 12” x 16” Moulds & Deckles
- Various-sized Moulds & Deckles
- 36” x 36” paper press/water extruder
Intaglio/Relief
- Charles Brand etching/relief press 24”x 48”
- Harry Rochat etching press 24” x 48”
- Takach etching/relief floor model 36” x 60”
- Dark room with chemistry and photogravure
- Etching lab with large upright tanks for copper and steel plate etching
- Aquatint booth
- Checkout tools available for etching and drypoint techniques
Lithography
- (2) Takach litho floor model lithography presses
- Darkroom with chemistry and exposure unit for photo lithography
- Lithographic stone library of 80+ stones of various sizes
- A variety of basic drawing materials such as crayons, tusche, and autographic ink
All chemistry is provided in the lab, and plates and paper are available for purchase.
Textiles Lab
Machine Sewing
- Juki DDL-5550N – straight stitch industrial sewing machine
- Seiko STH – 8BLD-3 – leather working industrial machine
- Janome Home Sewing Machines
- Janome Skyline
- Janome Coverstitch
- Janome Sergers
Weaving
- One small rigid heddle
- Two Shaft Tabletop Looms
- Tapestry Looms
- Inkle Loom
Hand Work
- Crochet Hooks
- Knitting Needles
- Punch needles and frames
- 2 Knitting Machines
- Embroidery Supplies
- Potholder Looms
- Pom Pom Makers
- Tassel Makers
- Braid rug stand
Some fabrics, yarn, and thread are provided for demos or available for purchase for small, independent projects. Participants should plan to bring or pre-purchase their own supplies for specific projects to ensure they have what they need to meet their goals.