Ceramics
Beginning Ceramics
Beth Kemp & Ralph Wilson
An introduction to wheel throwing,
handbuilding, and glazing techniques will be
covered, with individualized instruction for
beginners or experienced. Clay (25 lbs) and
glazes provided. 18 hours of instruction. Term
pass required. 4 sections:
A. Sun, Oct 7-Nov 11 5:00p-8:00p
Instructor: Kemp
$58
B. Mon, Oct 8-Nov 12
Instructor: Kemp
$58
C. Mon, Oct 8-Nov 12
Instructor: Kemp
PLU#6001
3:00p-6:00p
PLU#6002
6:30p-9:30p
PLU#6003
$58
D. Tues, Oct 2-Nov 6 3:00p-6:00p
Instructor: Wilson PLU#6004
$58
Continuing Wheel
Throwing
Beth Kemp
Intermediate and advanced students can
increase their proficiency on the potter's wheel
with individual instruction and class demos.
Glazing & decorative techniques will also be
covered. Clay, (25 lbs.) and glazes provided.
18 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Tues, Oct 9-Nov 13 6:30p-9:30p
$58 PLU#6005
Raku Finng
Ralph Wilson
This special production & firing class is for
students with at least one term of ceramics
experience .We will produce pottery in the first
session, bisque fire it, and then use an outdoor
Raku kiln for firing your work in the second
session. Clay, (10 lbs. recycled), glazes and
firing provided. 12 hours of instruction. Term
pass required. NOTE: Class is non-refundable.
Sat, Oct 27 & 10 ll:00a-5:00p
$47 PLU#6007
Throwing Review
Ralph Wilson
Get in up to your elbows again! This 2 session
overview workshop focuses on refreshing rusty
wheel throwing skills. Wheel throwing
experience necessary. 6 hours of instruction.
Term pass required.
Wed, Oct 3 & 10 6:30p-9:30p
$25 PLU#6006
Picture Frames
Beth Kemp
Can't find the perfect frame for your favorite
photo? Make a decorative ceramic frame that
fits the bill in this workshop for all levels of
experience. 6 hours of instruction. Term pass
required.
Wed, Oct 17 & 24 6:30p-9:30p
$25 PLU#6009
Bird Houses
Ralph Wilson
Create a four-star hotel for your feathered
friends! Handbuild a funky birdhouse using
basic ceramic slab technique. Materials
provided. 6 hours of instruction. Term pass
required.
Sat, Oct 13 & 20 10:15a-l:15p
$25 PLU#6011
See Sculpture Section for
Ceramic Sculpture Class
I Registration
i begins Sept 19th
Phone:
(541) 346-4361
Web site:
http://craftcenter.uoregon.edu
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FALL 2001
WORKSHOPS
The EMU Craft Center is a comprehensive Arts Program 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 pursue your creative side. Most work
shops are offered in the late afternoon or evening to fit your class or
work schedule. 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.
Studio Facilities
• Ceramics area with high-fire capabilities
• Photo darkrooms equipped for B&W
• Stained glass, fused glass
• Bike repair tools
• Hand tools for woodworking
• Books and periodicals
• How-to videos
• Sewing, weaving, & fiber studio
• Storage lockers for pass holders:
sm.$4.00, Ig. $5.00 per term
or color printing
• Metalsmithing for casting & fabrication
• A supervised woodshop equipped
with power tools
• Facilities for silkscreen & fabric dyeing
• Tool rentals for UO students and
Craft Center term pass holders
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Beginning Jewelry
Richard Croxton & Peter Evonuk
These beginning classes explore techniques to
complete many jewelry pieces. Section "A"
focuses on Casting, using wax work, design,
investing, & model burnout. Emphasis is on
Fabrication for section "B", including: cutting,
filing, soldering, & design. 21 hours of
instruction. Term pass required. Two sections:
A. Mon, Oct 1-Nov 12 6:30p-9:30p
Instructor: Croxton
$59
B. Tues, Oct 2-Nov 13
Instructor: Ev
$59
PLU#6034
6:30p-9:30p
PLU#6035
Advanced Casting
Richard Croxton
This class will cover advanced techniques in
jewelry casting. We'll fabricate a basic metal
framework and then create sculptural wax forms
to cast as a single unit. Advanced carving and
wax properties will be discussed. Knowledge of
basic fabrication and casting is required.
21 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Wed, Oct 3-Nov 14 6:30p-9:30p
$59 PLU#6037
Silver Rings
Peter Evonuk
Make a simple silver ring in an evening. The
basics of soldering, shaping, and sizing will be
covered. 3 hours of instruction.
Sat, Nov 3 10:15a-l:15p
$20 PLU#6102
Enameling
Jai Williams
Learn hands on techniques of traditional glass
enameling that can be applied to copper or
silver. Several small sample pieces may be
completed during class time. Bring ideas to
class. Some materials are provided. 9 hours of
instruction. Term pass required.
Sat, Oct 13-Oct 27 10:30a-l:30p
$40 PLU#6014
The EMU Craft Center is sponsored in part by University of Oregon student fees, and the generous
donations of current and past Craft Center users. We thank you for your continued support.
Diane Hoffman,
EMU Craft Center Coordinator
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Sculpture
Ceramic Sculpture
Ralph Wilson
Explore your imagination through clay. Learn
methods of clay construction such as coil, slab
building, carving, and additive/subtractive
techniques. Clay (25 lbs.) and glazes provided.
18 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Wed, Oct 10-Nov 14 3:00p-6:00p
$58 PLU#6008
Stone Carving
David Miller
Explore the intracacies of carving stone using
primarily hand tools (some power tools will be
used). All carving phases covered, from roughing
in to finishing. Tool sets will also be for sale at the
Craft Center. Allow some extra $ for stone purchase.
24 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Sat, Oct 13-Nov 3 10:30a-4:30p
$58 PLU#6091
Bicycle Repair
Whole Bike Health
Riley Holmes
Learn to overhaul bearing sets, adjust gears and
brakes, and true your wheels. Bring your bicycle to
each class, and wear grubby clothes. Allow $5 for
replacement bearings. 15 hours of instruction.
2 sections offered:
A. Mon, Oct 8-Nov 12
$43 w/term pass
$48 w/out term pass
B. Tues, Oct 9-Nov 13
$43 w/term pass
$48 w/out term pass
6:30p-9:00p
PLU#6084
PLU#6085
6:30p-9:00p
PLU#6086
PLU#6087
Fiber Arts
Supervised Sewing
Jenna Straface
Take advantage of this four session
sewing class for intermediate sewers.
This independent study workshop is
designed to guide and assist sewers on
their own projects. Some sewing
experience is required. Basic pattern use
and Serger operation will be covered.
Students are responsible for all
materials. 12 hours of instruction.
Sun, Oct 28-Nov 18 5:00p-8:00p
$36 PLU#60176
Spinning
Barb Singer
Well start with a lesson on the proper
ties of wool including types, cleaning
and carding. You'll then learn to spin
yarn using natural & synthetic dyed wool
& other fibers. We'll begin with a tradi
tional drop spindle, & then move to the
spinning wheel. Term pass required. 10
hours of instruction.
Wed, Oct 24-Nov 14 6:00p-8:30p
$40 PLU#6018
Beginning Sewing
(Fleece Hat & Scarf)
Jenna Straface
Outfit yourself for winter weather and
learn to sew in this three-session class.
Learn basic machine operation and
garment construction. In the end you will
go home with a patchwork fleece hat with
matching scarf. All materials provided.
9 hours of instruction.
Sun, Oct 7-Oct 21 5:00p-8:00p
$28 PLU#6016
Norwegian Weaving
Judy Ness
Explore color relativity while learning
basic weft-faced rug techniques on a
table loom. Create colorful geometric
patterns in the ancient Norwegian
Krokbragd (crooked line) design motif.
Some materials provided. 15 hours of
instruction.
Tues, Oct 9-Nov 6 6:00p-9:00p
$48 PLU#6014
Knitting
Barb Singer
Knitting is an ideal way to relax while creating
beautiful and useful garments or throws. Students
learn the fundamentals of knitting to complete a
simple project. Needles & some yarn included.
10 hours of instruction.
Mon, Oct 8- Oct 29 6:00p-8:30p
$42 w/term pass PLU#6026
$47 w/out term pass PLU#6027
Arashi Shibori
Susan Ogawa
Explore the traditional Japanese art of Arashi
"pole wrap" resist dyeing. Experiment with
combinations of pleating, ruching , and folding
fabric onto poles, then dyeing with fiber reactive
dyes. Some materials provided. Extra scarves
available for purchase. 8 hours of instruction.
Term pass required.
Sun, Oct 28 & Nov 4 12:30p-4:30p
$30 PLU#6029
Beadwork
Ann Duggins
This class will introduce you to a variety of
beading techniques. We will use stringing
techniques, embroidery stitches, edge lacing and
peyote (round) stitches to create wearable art and
beaded pictures. Some materials provided.
10 hours of instruction.
Thur, Oct 18-Nov 8 6:00p-8:30p
$35 w/term pass PLU#6031
$40 w/out term pass PLU#6032
Seagrass Baskets
Donna Crispin
Learn twining, one of the oldest basket weaving
techniques in the world. Using seagrass and
garden leaves, we'll make a small round basket.
Materials provided. 4 hours of instruction.
Sun, Nov 11 l:00p-5:00p
$22 w/ term pass PLU#6022
$27 w/out term pass PLU#6023
Speed Quilting
Trina Duhaime
Classic quilt patterns and piecing techniques will
be combined to produce a traditional quilt quickly.
The first class will include discussions of patterns,
color, sizes, and fabric requirements. Outside
sewing time may be necessary. 15 hours of
instruction. Term pass required.
Mon, Oct 8-Nov 12 6:30p-9:00p
$48 PLU#6015