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GENERAL INFORMATION
The EMU Craft Center is a comprehensive Arts Program that offers well equipped
studios/labs and extensive workshops in most areas of the V isuai Arts. The program
is both educational and recreational and encourages all levels of interest, from
beginning hobbyist to serious artist, each work ing at his or her own pace. If you have
an interest in art or a favorite hobby, the EMU Craft Center at the University of
Oregon is for you! You’ll find us on the lower level, east wing of the Erb Memorial
Union on 13th and University.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Membership at the Craft Center entitles you to use the facilities and tools in the
Center anytime we're open. The Craft Center is open to all members of the University
community and the general public to explore their creative talents and to develop an
appreciation for the Arts. Membership is required for those workshops that use ( raft
Center facilities and equipment. Workshops requiring memberships are starred (*)
next to their description. Membership for current term University students, faculty,
staff and their spouses is $5/term or $ 1/day use. Membership is SI 2/tcrm for alumni
and LCC students or $8 when enrolled in a workshop over $20. Alumni may use the
Craft Center for S2/day use. The general public may purchase a Craft Center
membership for SI2 with enrollment in a workshop that costs $10 or more.
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STUDIO FACILITIES
EMU Graft Ccnicr facilities available for use include a ceramics area with high-fire
capabilities, darkrooms equipped for both black-and-white and color printing, a jewelry
lab with casting and soldering equipment, a woodshop. and facilities for silkscrcen, batik,
stained and fused glass, lapidary, bike repair, sewing, and numerous fiber techniques.
Supplies are also available for sale. In addition, the Craft Center has hand tools for these
areas and a collection of craft books and periodicals for member use within the Craft
Ccnicr. Lockers arc available to members for $1 (small) or SI.75 (large) per term.
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Registration is on a first-come-scrvcd basis. Prcrcgistralion is strongly recommended to
ensure your place in the class. Members of the University community will be asked to
present University I.D.; students will be asked for their fee card. Alumni should bring
some verification of being a student in the past. The general public may mail the
registration form with a check or come by to register.
REFUND POLICY
Workshops will be refunded 100% 72 hours prior to the first mceung, 0% thereafter. If
a workshop is cancelled, a full refund will be given. Memberships are not refundable.
"Introductory Special” workshops are not refundable. __
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SPECIALS
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BIKE DOCTOR
Tim Kaiser
Jum (he prcscripuon to perk up your hike ami
help you avoid wear, (ear and repair bills. In
struenon will cover lubrication, tire trouble,
brake and gear service, and trouble shooting,
learning these care and maintenance skills
will help you keep your bike rolling smoothly
anti safely. Bring your bike to class. 3 hours
of instruction.
Monday, April 3 6:30-9:30 pm *061 $3
TIE DYEING
Kathy Kale
Turn your cotton tee shirts, socks, long under
wear, etc. into wild and bright tie dyed items.
Learn how to create a variety of patterns using
different lying turd dyeing techniques. Bring
items to dye. 3 hours of instruction.
Two sessions offered:
1. Wednesday. April 5
2:00-5:00 pm #062 $3
2. Thursday, April 6
3:00-6:00 pm #063 $3
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CERAMIC MUGS AND BOWLS
Kathy kale
Tired of tuppcrwarc? Hunk you’d rather starve before
eating another meal off of styrofoam? You can artistically
handbuild your own mugs, tumblers and small bowls in
this workshop. Clay and glares provided. 3 hours of in
struction.
Tuesday, April 4 3:00-6:00 pm »ow SI
35MM CAMERA USE
Rebecca Thompson
1 eam the "secret" meaning of all those numbers and
letters! Short lecture including how your camera works.
Includes discussion of film selection and composition for
better pictures. Bring empty 35mm camera to class. 3
hours of instruction.
Friday, April 7 2:00-5:00 pm #065 S3
MINI QUILTS
liinky Brown lakahashi
Create a 7" mini quilt to hang ext your wall or use as a pot
holder Six patterns will be given to you for future use.
Choose one to complete during our three hour workshop.
Bring your own fabric to class. 3 hours of instruction.
Saturday, April 8 12:30-3:30 pm #066 $3
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FELTMAKING FUNDAMENTALS
LECTURE AND WORKSHOP with Patricia Spark
“Fcltmaking by Design, Not Accident" is the topic afaFREE SLIDE LECTURE which will provide a short
history of traditional, ethnic fellmaking, and cover aspects of controlling the visual elements in feh ait
pieces. Then join us for a TWO-DAY WORKSHOP which will introduce two methods of making felt by
hand: Middle Eastern nomadic for flat felung, and Scandana vian for three-dimensional work. Techniques
for controlling design, texture, and color wiu be covered. Participants can complete three felt pieces: one
sample, one flat, and one three-dimensional. Ah levels of experience are welcome. Dyed fleece will be
provided. 13 hows of instruction.
Lecture: Friday, May 5 7:00-9:00 pm « _ Free
Workshop: Saturday A Sunday, May 6 A 7 sow $39 members
l: 10:00 am-5:00 pm (bring a sack torch) *>n $45 non-members
PRE-fllStORIC ROCK ART AS INSPIRATION IN CONTEMPORARY ART
LECTURE AND FIELD TRIP with Terri Warpinski and Dun Haas ,
Rock art sites may reveal information about die myth, ritual, and environment of pre-histone peoples.
Many contemporary artists have been dealing with these same issues. We will view slides of both rock
ait sites and contemporary artists’ work, and discuss their similarities and relationships. Saturday morning
we will take a FIELD TRIP to Cascadia Cave - a very old and unique petroglyph sue. This wilt entail a
moderate hike of 1-1/2 miles along the Santiam River.
Lecture: Friday, MayT2 7:00-9:00 pm Free
Field Trip: Saturday. May 13 10:00 am-3.-00 pm (bring a sack lunch) #074 $5
Registration
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REFUND POLICY
Workshops will bo refunded 100% 72 hours pnor
to the first meeting. 0% thereafter If a workshop
is cancelled, a full refund will bo given Member
ships are not refundable. "Intro Special"
workshops are not refundable.
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JAPANESE CARD MAKING
ka/ue Masuyatna
Make your own special cards for Mother’s Day or any occa
sion, using traditional Japanese methods of Origami (paper
folding) ami Kirigami (paper cutting). Students w ill loam to
make such things as Kimono dolls ami Secret Boxes. All
materials provided. 6 hours of instruction.
Mondays, May 1 & 8 6:00-9:00 pm #067 $12
PAPER MARBLING
Marilyn Mohr
Learn to make the decorated papers traditionally used in
bookbinding. Using oil colors on a paste size, many interest
ing patterns can be created. These papers may be used for
many craft items or collages. Paper and some paints will be
provided. Wear old clothes and bring a tube of artist’s oil
paint to share. 3 hours of instruction.
Tuesday, May 2 6:00-9:00 pm #06* $9
PORCELAIN REFRIGERATOR MAGNETS
Frank Gosar
Remember the days when your greatest goal was to bring
home something for Mom from art class, and how proud you
felt when she hung it up on the refrigerator? Well, here's your
chance to relive those days,and just in time for Mother’s Day!
We provide the porcelain, colored slips glazes and mag
nets, you provide the creativity. Have a magnetic personal
ity? Here’s your chance to express it! 3 hours of instruction.
Additional glazing session will be arranged by consent of
class.
Saturday, May 6 1:00-4:00 pm #069 S9
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Chrystal MeGuigan
Remember your Iriends with gifts that will remind them of
you. Create beautiful wrist and ankle bracelets of colorful
cotton yam and beads using simple macramc and beading
techniques. Materials for several bracelets will be pro
vided. 2 hours of instruction.
Thursday. May 11 7:00-9:00 pm #070 $4
ORIGAMI BIRDS
Michael Sussman
Capture the beauty ol Earth’s leathered creatures with the art
of paper folding. Both beginners and experienced origamists
will enjoy folding a variety of wonderful bird models. All
materials will be provided. 3 hours of instruction.
Saturday, May 13 10:30am-l:30 pm #071 S7
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It‘s showtime! The EMU Craft Center and Cultural Forum
arc co-sponsoring Art videos on Mondays at 12:30 pm.
We’re starting the term with the following woodworking
videos. Watch for a schedule of future showings.
Turning Wood-Part I: Between Centers April 10
Turning Wood-Part II: Face Plate Work April 17
£ Making Mortise-and-Tenon Joints April 24
Dovetail a Drawer May 1
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SUPPLIES FOR SALE
BIKES: Tire Tubes. Patches, Patch Kit
CERAMICS: Stoneware. Porcelain, Trim Tools, Tool Kits
FIBERS: Dyes. Silk, Silk Scarves
(•LASS: Solder, Copper Foil, Lead Came, Glass Cutters
GRAPHICS: Silkscreen Silk, Poster Board
MF3TALS: Stiver, Wax. Saw Blades, Saw Frames
PHOTO: Chemicals, Film, Paper
WOOD: Hardwoods, Sandpaper, Plywood. Dowels