Category: Design Lab 1
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Design Lab 1 Quilt Collab!
Beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year, Design Lab 1 will host a series of public workshops covering each stage of the quilting process. Participants of all experience levels are welcome and will have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative quilt that will be displayed in the lab. Ready to
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Intro to Block Making: Four Patch
Welcome back! Kick off the new semester with Design Lab 1’s first public workshop on September 15. No experience is needed—just bring your creativity and join us to make a four-patch quilt block, contribute to a collaborative quilt, and create some great memories along the way!
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“Dancing with the Dragon” Brings Tradition and Celebration to Peony Garden
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 On May 30, visitors to Nichols Arboretum’s Peony Garden were greeted by a bedazzling sight as the University of Michigan’s 25-foot-long dragon wound its way through pathways lined with blooming peonies. Accompanied by music, movement, and celebration, the performance ushered in summertime cheer while sharing
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Finish it! Craftathon
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 April 21, 5-6pm Got a project you’ve been putting off? Something you want to finish before the school year ends? Come to Design Lab 1 and FINISH IT once and for all! Lab staff will be on hand to help with your projects, materials will
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How to Dance with Your Dragon: Dragon Dance Performance at Hill Auditorium
Hill Auditorium April 6, 7:30-9:30 PM Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of music, movement, and spectacle at Hill Auditorium! Presented by LRCCS, this special celebration features an eclectic lineup of performances, from Indonesian gamelan and Baroque chamber ensembles to U-M’s newly restored original Moog synthesizer and multi-keyboard carillon. A highlight
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Intro to Machine Embroidery
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 April 7, 4-5:30pm Join us and learn how to make embroidered projects using an embroidery machine! This workshop will teach participants the basics of designing for the embroidery machine and show a demo of the machine in action.
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Intro to Cricut Workshop
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 March 24, 4-5:30pm Join us to learn the basics of using the Cricut machine and Cricut Design Space in Design Lab 1. This workshop is a great introduction for anyone interested in cutting, crafting, and creating with Cricut tools. Participants are encouraged to bring their
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Make Your Own Stamps Workshop
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 March 20, 3:30pm Join us and learn how to make your own rubber stamps and prints using Design Lab 1’s printmaking tools! Whether you’re new to printmaking or ready to try a new creative process, this workshop is a great chance to make something by
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Cultural Experience: How to Decorate Your Dragon
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 March 12, 17, 19, 6-9pm This winter semester, the University of Michigan is hosting a semester-long program celebrating the artistry, tradition, and collective spirit of the dragon in Asian culture—an enduring symbol of inclusivity, strength, and courage. Renowned international artist Zhen Guo is collaborating with
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Polymer Clay Workshop
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 March 13, 3-5pm Need a quick break from schoolwork? Join us in Design Lab 1 this Friday for a relaxing afternoon of tea, cocoa, and mini sculpture-making with polymer clay! This event is hosted by Living ArtsEngine, a creative interdisciplinary Michigan Learning Community based in
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Intro to Sewing: Fabric Coasters
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 Tuesday, March 10, 4:00-5:30pm Learn how to sew by making a quilted fabric coaster! Participants will be able to make their own fabric coasters after a sewing demo. Supplies will be available but limited.
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Intro To Machine Embroidery
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 Rescheduled for March 12, 4-5:30pm Join us to learn how to make embroidered projects using an embroidery machine! This workshop will teach participants the basics of designing for the embroidery machine and show a demo of the machine in action.
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Poster Design Workshop
February 16, 5:00-7:00 pm Design Lab 1 Want to try out graphic design, especially for music related/live entertainment events? Attend this workshop to learn some basic principles and how to improve your workflow. In collaboration with the Michigan Electronic Music Collective.
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Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Cards and Gifts!
February 13: 4-5:30 pm Design Lab 1 Need some Valentine’s Day cards or gifts for friends, family, and/or loved ones? We’ve got you covered. Drop by Design Lab 1 and learn to D.I.Y. some Valentines. Supplies will be provided, but limited. Feel free to bring your own.
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Intro to Cricut: Make a Fish!
Want to help make Design Lab 1 a little brighter? Join the Cricut Workshop on the last Monday of January! You’ll learn the basics of using a Cricut machine and create your own design to contribute to the community Fish Wall.