Art courses, workshops, camps, and parties for artists of all ages and abilities. Exhibitions and shop feature area artists. Available to rent. Optional membership includes discounts on classes and more. 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, first & third Tues. 7:30 p.m., Forsythe Middle School, 1655 Newport. Visitors welcome. Annual picnic in June. Annual dues $15. elburns@mac.com

Ann Arbor Fiberarts Guild

For people interested in weaving, spinning, dyeing, quilting, knitting, beading, mixed media, and wearable art. Workshops, lectures, critique sessions, exhibitions. Annual sales at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, the Ann Arbor Art Fairs, and other places. Spring fashion show and luncheon. 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

Barbara Brown, barbarab@omnimedigrp.com; Connie Crononwett, conniecro@comcast.net. Membership inquiries: Gwyn McKay, gwynmckay@yahoo.com. Monthly programs, workshops, juried shows, critique groups, and newsletter for artists in all media. Dues $30; $45 to have bio and image listed on the AAWA website. www.annarborwomenartists.org

Arts Alliance (Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce)

115 W. Huron, suite 301 [map]
Tamara Real, 214–0112

Encourages and facilitates participation in arts and cultural activities. Dues $50, students $25. artsalliance@annarborchamber.org, www.a2artsalliance.org

Common Threads

Knitters, crocheters, and quilters work together and share techniques. Meets first & third Tues. 6–9 p.m., Arborland Borders, 3527 Washtenaw. mcclumpha@hotmail.com

Embroiderers' Guild

975–4348

Instruction and workshops. Meets Sept.–June, third Mon. 7 p.m., Washtenaw United Way Bldg., 2308 Platt. Dues $40 (includes newsletter and Needle Arts magazine). sianowencruise@juno.com

Great Lakes Lace Group Incorporated

Kathleen Campbell, 483–5693

Members learn to make and collect lace. Open to beginners. Meets every other month. Dues $15. kjcampbelllace@sbcglobal.net, www.gllgi.org

Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild

Kathy Jacobi, (248) 574–3384

Regional guild offers lectures and workshops. Members make quilts and raise funds for children at SafeHouse shelter. Meetings usually odd-numbered months, third Sat. 9 a.m., Washtenaw Community College Morris J. Lawrence Bldg., 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Dues $35, guests $10. fabriholik@ yahoo.com, www.gaaqg.com

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