Ann Arbor Art Center

Where creativity and community meet. Art courses, workshops, camps, and parties for artists of all ages and abilities. Art exhibitions and Gallery Shop featuring the area’s finest artists. Great downtown location available for event rentals. Optional membership includes discounts on classes and more. www.annarborartcenter.org V

Ann Arbor Camera Club

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 locations. Annual spring fashion show and luncheon. Check website for meeting times and location. Annual dues $30. fibercats@comcast.net, www.annarborfiberarts.org

Ann Arbor Potters Guild

Fall and winter classes in basic ceramics. Classes open to all adults. Waiting list. Call for fees. Visiting and full memberships available to 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. Annual dues $30; $45 to have bio and image listed on the AAWA website. www.annarborwomenartists.org

Arts Alliance (Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce)

Encourages and facilitates participation in arts and cultural activities. 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., Borders Books & Music, Arborland. No dues. mcclumpha@hotmail.com

Embroiderers' Guild

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

Great Lakes Lace Group Incorporated

Members learn to make and collect lace. Open to beginners. Meets every other month. Annual dues $15. 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 number months, third Sat., 9 a.m., Morris Lawrence Bldg., Washtenaw Community College, 4800 E. Huron River Dr. Annual dues $35; guests $10. fabriholik@yahoo.com, www.gaaqg.com