EMU Craft Center is a comprehensive Arts Pro
gram offering well equipped facilities and workshops in
most areas of the Visual Arts. The program is both
educational and recreational, encouraging all levels of
interest, from beginning hobbyist to serious artist. Our
intimate, informal workshops are taught by accomplished
artists and crafts people. The emphasis is on high-quality
individual instruction designed to encourage you to pur
sue your creative side. Most workshops are offered in the
late afternoon or evening to fit your class or work sched
ule. We also offer $5 introductory workshops (see back
page for listing). So, if you have an interest in art or a
favorite hobby, the EMU Craft Center at the University of
Oregon is for you.
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Studio Facilities
• Ceramics area with high-fire capabilities
• Photo darkrooms equipped for B&W
or color printing
• Metalsmithing for casting and fabrication
• A supervised woodshop equipped
with power tools
• Stained glass, fused glass
• Sewing, weaving, and fiber studio
• Facilities for silkscreen and fabric dyeing
• Hand tools for woodworking & other areas
• Bike repair tools
•Tool rentals for UO students and members
• Books and periodicals
• How-to videos
• Storage lockers for members:
small $3.00, large $4.00 per term
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BEGINNING WOODWORKING
Pat Greenwell - Staff
Materialize your ideas in the woodshop.
Create a project while learning power
tool use and safety. Instruction will
cover project design, wood properties,
hand and power tool use and joinery.
Allow for extra shop time and cost of
materials. 21 hours of instruction. Term
pass required. Two sections:
A. Sun, Oct 11-Nov 22
5:00-8:00pm Instr: Greenwell
$50 PLU#01
B. Mon, Oct 5-Nov 16
6:00-9:00pm Instr: Staff
$50 PLU#02
Shaker Tables
Toby Bar wood
Make a timeless Shaker table while
learning beginning woodworking skills
and shop safety. We'll cover the his
tory of Shaker design, wood proper
ties, joinery, plus hand and power tool
use. Make a hall table, a night stand, or
a very small dining table-allow extra
shop time and $20-$70 for materials.
21 hours of instruction.
Tues, Oct 6-Nov 17 6:00-9:00pm
$55 Term pass required PLU#03
Light Table Making
A. Pat Greenwell - B. Loren Hill
Make a light table incorporating your
Mayline and Borco to fit Architecture
Studio desks. Wood and hardware
provided. Students will need to pur
chase their own glass, lights and Borco.
9 hours of instruction. Term pass re
quired. Two sections offered:
A. Sat, Oct 10
Sat, Oct 17
$48
B Sat, Oct 24
Sat, Oct 31
$48
10:00am-4:30pm
10:00am -1:00pm
PLU#04
10:00am-4:30pm
10:00am -1:00pm
PLU#05
Speaker Boxes
Loren Hill
Make your own set of speaker
boxes, perfect for a dorm room or
small apartment. Designed with
excellent sound in mind, these
boxes will accomodate a planned
speaker kit. Allow $85 for kit
Wood & Hardware included.
4 hours of instruction.
Sun, Nov 8 & 15 12-2pm
$26 w/term pass PLU#06
$30 w/out term pass PLU#07
Wood Lathe
Brent Baker
This demonstration & lecture based
workshop will introduce students to
basic wood lathe techniques includ
ing between-center turning, (table
legs) and face-plate turning^ (bowls
and plates). Discussion on design
and finishing will also be covered.
5 hours of instruction.
Sat, Nov 14 & 21 4:00-6:30pm
$20 w/term pass PLU#08
$24 w/out term pass PLU#09
Carved Wood Sculpture
Mark Andrew
Design and carve an object or wood
relief using a chisel and mallet. We'll
cover techniques and general consid
erations of woodcarving. Chisels avail
able for use or purchase. Some mate
rials provided. 15 hours of instruction.
Wed, Oct 21-Nov 18 6:00-9:00pm
$45 Term Pass required PLU#10
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Web Site
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~craftctr
Our website features updated information on current workshops, studio hours,
and special events throughout the term.
Location
The Craft Center is located in the
Erb Memorial Union, 13th & Uni
versity, East wing, lower level. For
your convenience, a 30 minute
loading space is available on 13th
Street. Address requests for ac
commodations related to disabili
ties to the Craft Center director or
designee in advance. For more
information, call 346-4361.
Umv. of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution
committed to cultural diversity and in compliance with the American
Disabilities Act.
Graphic design by Ayhan & Gerards
Supplies For Sale
• Bike cables, bearings, patches, tubes
• Ceramic tool kits, stoneware, porcelain
• Fiber dyes, silk, silkscreens, and
T-shirts
• Glass cutters, copper foil, and solder
• Copper, silver, saw blades, findings
• B&W photo chemicals, paper and film
• Wood, dowels, sandpaper, tools
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Glass
Stained Glass
Becky Barra
Design and fabricate a stained glass
panel in the Tiffany copperfoil method.
Demonstrations of various techniques
stress proper use of tools and ad
dress health and safety precautions.
Allow extra money for glass. 18 hours
of instruction. Term pass required.
Mon, Oct 12-Nov 16 6:00-9:00pm
$45 PLU#11
Flint Knapping
Craig Ratzat
This class introduces stoneworking
methods for creating knife blades and
arrow points from obsidian. We'll
focus on percussion techniques with
hammer stones and pressure flaking
with antler tines. Materials included.
10 hours of instruction.
Thurs.Oct 29-Nov 19 6:30-9:00pm
$32 w/term pass PLU#12
$36 w/out term pass PLU#13
Beginning Weaving
Color & Weave
Marilyn Robert
Experience the fundamentals of
weaving on a table loom. We'll de
sign a small project, which may be a
scarf, bag or wall hanging. Some
materials provided. 15 hours of
instruction.Term pass required.
Wed, Oct 14-Nov 18 6:00-8:30pm
$45 PLU#14
Spinning
Jeanlnda
Spin designer yarns using natural
and synthetically dyed wool and fi
ber. Start on the drop spindle and
move rapidly to the spinning wheel.
The art of natural and synthetic dye
ing will be discussed. Materials pro
vided. 10 hours of instruction.
Term pass required.
Mon, Nov 2-23 6:00-8:30pm
$32 PLU#15
Speed Quilting
Binky Brown Takahashi
Classic quilt patterns and modular
piecing techniques combine to pro
duce a traditional quilt quickly. The
first class will include discussions of
patterns, color, and fabric require
ments. Outside sewing time may be
necessary. 15 hours of instruction.
Term pass required. (No class 10/27)
Tues, Oct 13-Nov 24 6:00-8:30pm
$38 PLU#16
Beadwork
Erin Neve
Practice the traditional and contem
porary beading techniques of Peyote
stitch, Comanche weave, lace stitch,
and loom beading. Cost includes a
wooden bead loom for you to keep.
12.5 hours of instruction.
Tues, Oct 20-Nov 17 6:00-8:30pm
$40 w/term pass PLU#17
$44 w/o term pass PLU#18
Market Baskets
Donna Crispin
Participants will use reed to weave a
rectangular basket 8”x11”x4", with
an oak handle. This basket will be
handy for gathering flowers or hold
ing your mail. 6 hours of instruction.
Sun, Nov 8 & 15 1:00-4:00pm
$28 w/term pass PLU#19
$32 w/out term pass PLU#20
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Felt Making
Kierstin Oliver
Explore the timeless art of feltmaking
in this introductory workshop. This
course will introduce students to the
principles of felting using different
fleeces and techniques. Students will
choose a small project to complete
during class time. Materials included.
9 hours of instruction.
Sun, Nov 1-15 1:00-4:00pm
$36 w/term pass PLU#21
$40 w/out term pass PLU#22
Basic Sewing Skills
Kathleen Gent
Learn how to operate a sewing ma
chine, make alterations and sew a
simple project. Lots of fun and no
experience is required. 15 hours of
instruction.
Sun, Oct 18-Nov 15 5:00-8:00pm
$40 w/term pass PLU#23
$44 w/out term pass PLU#24
Knitting & Crochet
Barbara Singer
Knitting and crochet are ideal ways to
relax while creating beautiful and use
ful garments or throws. Students will
learn the fundamentals of both tech
niques to complete a simple project.
Needles and some yarn included.
10 hours of instruction.
Mon, Nov 2-23 6:00-8:30pm
$40 w/term pass PLU#25
$44 w/out term pass PLU#26
Surface Design - Cloth
Susan Ogawa
This course will explore basic dyeing
techniques on fabric such as resist
dyeing, folding, clamping, knotting,
pole wrap, ruching, and coiling. Stu
dents are encouraged to bring pre
washed fabric (cotton,silk,linen,rayon)
to class. Some materials provided.
8 hours of instruction.
Sat, Nov 14 & 21 1:30-5:30pm
$31 w/term pass PLU#27
$35 w/out term pass PLU#28
Polar Fleece Hats
Vicky Neville
Need a “cool” winter hat? This class
will show you how to make one.
Students will choose from several
patterns and then purchase Polar
Fleece. 7.5 hours of instruction.
Mon, Oct 12-26 6:00-8:30pm
$21 w/term pass PLU#29
$25 w/out term pass PLU#30
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Ceramics
Beginning Ceramics
DiPalma • Solomon
This workshop is everything you need
for a thorough grounding in ceram
ics. Wheel throwing, handbuilding,
and glazing techniques will be cov
ered, with individualized instruction
for beginners and those with previ
ous experience. Clay (25 lbs) and
glazes provided. 18 hours of instruc
tion. Term pass required. 4 sections:
A. Sun, Oct 11-Nov 15
5:00-8:00pm Instr:
$48
B. Mon, Oct 5-Nov 9
6:30-9:30 pm Instr:
$48
C. Tues, Oct 6-Nov 10
9:00am-12:00pm Instr:
$48
D. Tues, Oct 6-Nov 10
3:00-6:00pm Instr:
$48
Handbuilding
Frank Gosar
Explore your imagination through
clay. Learn ancient methods of clay
construction: coil and slab building,
carving, additive and subtractive tech
niques. Clay (25 lbs) and glazes pro
vided. 15 hours of instruction. Term
pass required.
Tues, Oct20-Nov 17 6:30-9:30pm
$45 PLU#35
Wheel Throwing
Jason Solomon
Intermediate and advanced students
can increase their proficiency on the
potters wheel with individual instruc
tion and class demonstrations.
Emphasis will be on thrown and al
tered work as well as decoration.
Prior throwing experience required.
Clay (25 lbs) and glazes provided.
18 hours of instruction. Term pass
! required.
Wed, Oct 14-Nov 18 3:00-6:00pm
$48 PLU#36
Raku Firing
Jason Solomon
This special firing is for intermediate
and advanced students interested in
experimenting with raku techniques.
Bring 5-6 pieces of bisqued pottery or
sculpture to fire in this flamboyant
process. Glazes and firing provided.
Bring food to share for potluck lunch.
7 hours of instruction. Term pass
required.
Sat, Nov 7 11:00am-6:00pm
$25 PLU#37
Glazing Techniques
Andrea DiPalma
Expand your skills in surface design
on ceramic ware. Learn howto mask
off areas and blend glazes,slips, and
oxides to create new and exciting
effects. Please bring several bisqued
pieces ready for glazing. Some ma
terials included. 3 hours of instruc
tion.
Mon, Oct 26 3:00-6:00pm
$16 w/term pass PLU#38
$20 w/out term pass PLU#39
Ceramic Toolmaking
Jason Solomon
This course is for students interested
in making their own tools for use in
forming and decorating clay work.
Ribs, paddles, trimming tools and
brush making will be covered, as well
as basic woodworking skills and
safety. Some materials included.
5 hours of instruction.
Sat, Nov 14 10:00am-3:00pm
$18 w/term pass PLU#40
$22 w/out term pass PLU#41
Di Palma
PLU#31
Solomon
PLU#32
Solomon
PLU#33
Solomon
PLU#34
See Tall Specials* section for:
Porcelain Ornaments
Ceramic Clockfaces
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Bike Repair
Whole Bike Health
Rod Bautista
Learn to overhaul bearing sets, ad
just gears and brakes, and true your
wheels. Bring your bicycle to each
class. Allow $5 for replacement
bearings. 15 hours of instruction.
Two sessions:
A Mon,Oct 12-Nov 16
6:30-9:00pm
$40 w/term pass PLU#42
$44 w/out term pass PLU#43
B.Tues, Oct 13-Nov 17
6:30-9:00pm
$40 w/term pass PLU#44
$44 w/out term pass PLU#45
Registration Begins
Sept. 21th
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Jewelry 6 Metals
Jewelry Techniques
Jim Dailing 6 Shin Shin Ho
This beginning class will explore a
variety of techniques in which one or
more projects will be completed. Em
phasis will be on fabrication with some
exploration of casting. Demonstrations
include cutting, filing, soldering, de
sign, design transfer, marriage of
metals, findings, and cold connections.
21 hours of instruction. Term pass
required. Two sections:
A. Tues.Oct 6-Nov 17
6:30-9:30pm
$50 Instructor: Ho PLU#46
B. Wed,Oct 7-Nov 18
3:00-6:00pm
$50 Instructor: Dailing PLU#47
Fimo Clay Jewelry
Vicky Neville
Fashion your own unique jewelry us
ing colorful Fimo clay. Learn tech
niques of mixing colors, marbling, &
millefiori to create exciting beads and
jewelry. Some materials provided.
9 hours of instruction.
Wed, Oct 14-Oct 28 6:00-9:00pm
$28 w/term pass PLU#48
$32 w/out term pass PLU#49
Enameling
Jai Roberts-Williams
Students will learn hands on tech
niques of traditional glass enameling
on copper. Several small jewelry
pieces may be completed. Some
materials provided. 9 hours of instruc
tion. Term pass required.
Sat, Nov 7-21 11:00 am-2:00pm
$32 PLU#50
Continuing Jewelry
Jim Dailing
Expand your jewelry making skills in
fabrication, forming, stone setting, fin
ishing, and casting. This will be a
problem solving workshop with time
allotted for working on special prob
lems and techniques. Some materi
als provided. 15 hours of instruction.
Term pass required.
Wed, Oct 14-Nov 11 6:30-9:30pm
$40 PLU#51
Hinges & Catches
Jai Roberts-Williams
It opens, connects, and closes with
ease. Explore ways of using decor
ative hinges & catches to enhance
your jewelry and small metal pieces.
Some materials provided. Previous
experience in jewelry making help
ful. 9 hours of instruction.
Term pass required.
Sun, Oct 18-Nov 1 5:00-8:00pm
$30 PLU#52
Chainmaking
Jai Roberts-Williams
Students will be introduced to a vari
ety of chainmaking techniques involv
ing wire manipulation with fingers and
pliers. Samples will be completed
within workshop time. No previous
experience needed. 3 hours of in
struction.
Tues, Nov 24 6:00-9:00pm
$16 w/term pass PLU#53
$20 w/out term pass PLU#54
Miniature Books
Jane Conlon
Learn the basics of bookbinding while
working on miniature books. You will
acquire the same skills needed to cre
ate a larger book. These tiny books
are fully functional novelties that make
charming gifts. Materials included. 6
hours of instruction.
Tues, Oct 13 & 20 6:00-9:00pm
$24 w/term pass PLU#55
$28 w/out term pass PLU#56
Tunnel Books
□yn Robinson
This accordian-fold book can be bold
or subtle. Design and create your own
multi-dimentional book that will tell a
personal or favorite story. Materials
included. 9 hours of instruction.
Wed, Nov 4-18 6:00-9:00pm
$26 w/term pass PLU#57
$30 w/out term pass PLU#58
Albums & Scrapbooks
Jane Conlon
Organize and display your memorable
photos and clippings in a lovely album
that you can make. Design the interior
and exterior with your own papers or
choice of fabrics, and give each sec
tion of your album a personal flair.
Most materials included
6 hours of instruction.
Tues, Oct 27 & Nov 3 6:00-9:00pm
$26 w/term pass PLU#59
$30 w/out term pass PLU#60
Calligraphy
Vicki Mercer
Study the timeless art of Italic Calligra
phy for formal and informal handwrit
ing using pen and ink. Letter strokes
will be practiced during each session.
Most materials included. 9 hours of
instruction.
Wed, Oct 14-Nov18 6:30-8:00pm
$25 w/term pass PLU#61
$29 w/out term pass PLU#62
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SlLKSCREEN
Kathy Sohlman
Learn the basics of the screen print
ing process from cut paper stencils to
photo emulsion. Work on paper or
cloth. (T-shirts available for purchase.)
Continuing students may wish to pur
sue special projects. Allow $17 if you
want a new screen. Some materials
provided. 18 hours of instruction.
Term pass required
Mon, Oct 12-Nov 16 6:00-9:00pm
$50 PLU#63
Papermaking I
Aimee Yogi
Learn the basics beginning with a
short slide presentation on the his
tory, process, and plants used for
papermaking. Make papers using four
methods: Tapa, Himalayan, Euro
pean, and Japanese. Materials pro
vided. 6 hours of instruction.
Sat, Oct 17-31 10:30am-12:30pm
$22 w/term pass PLU#64
$26 w/out term pass PLU#65
Papermaking II
Aimee Yogi
After an introductory walk around
campus to see the different plants
used for papermaking, students will
cook the gathered pulps. Materials
provided. 6 hours of instruction.
Sat, Nov 7-21 10:30am-12:30pm
$22 w/term pass PLU#66
$26 w/out term pass PLU#67
Drawing
Carrie Coyle
This basic drawing class will use obser
vational skills to explore traditional draw
ing methods while enhancing individual
self expression. Live models used for 3
sessions. Materials are provided.
15 hours of instruction.
Tues, Oct 13-Nov 17 6:00-8:30pm
$38 w/term pass PLU#68
$42 w/out term pass PLU#69
Oil Pastels
Pamela Monroe Harbaush
Learn basic pastel drawing while explor
ing this rich and lovely medium using
colored and textured papers. Expand your
awareness and understanding of color
and technique using oil pastel sticks.
Materials included 15 hours of instruc
tion.
Mon, Oct 12-Nov 16 6:00-8:30pm
$45 w/term pass PLU#70
$49 w/out term pass PLU#71
Water Media for the fearful
LiDona Wagner
Explore the wild world of water and color
in this experimental journo/. If you’ve
ever told yourself that you can’t paint,
then this is the course for you. Beginning
as well as advanced students will appre
ciate the variety of concepts covered.
Materials included. 15 hours of instruc
tion.
Mon, Oct 12-Nov 16 6:00-8:30pm
$45 w/term pass PLU#72
$49 w/out term pass PLU#73