Beginning Ceramics
Beth Kemp & Hiroyuki Yasuda
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, Apr 7-May 12
$59 Instructor: Kemp
B. Mon, Apr 15-May 20
$59 Instructor: Yasuda
5:00p-8:00p
PLU#6001
3:00p-6:00p
PLU#6002
C. Mon, Apr 8-May 13
$59 Instructor: Kemp
D. Tues, Apr 16-May 21
$59 Instructor: Yasuda
6:30p-9:30p
PLU#6003
3:00p-6:00p
PLU#6004
Raku Firing
Jason Solomon
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 nonrefundable.
Sat, May 11 & June 1 ll:00a-5:00p
$48 PLU#6007
Continuing Throwing
Beth Kemp
Intermediate and advanced students can
increase their proficiency on the potter's wheel
with lots of individual instruction and class
room demonstrations. Emphasis will be on
centering, pulling, and shaping. Lids, handles,
spouts, and simple assembly will also be cov
ered. Prior throwing experience required. Clay
(25 lbs.) and glazes provided. 18 hours of
instruction. Term pass required.
Tues, Apr 9-May 14 6:30p-9:30p
$59 PLU#6005
Ceramic Fountains
Beth Kemp
Make your own small table fountain out of clay.
Using simple hand building techniques we will
construct a form to use with an electric water
pump. Glazing and assembly will also be
covered. Clay (25lbs.) and glazes provided.
Please allow $20-40 for a small fountain pump
(available for purchase at the Craft Center).
9 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Wed, Apr 17,24 & May 15 6:30p-9:30p
$35 PLU#6010
Ceramics Review
Beth Kemp
Has it been a while since you've worked with
clay? This short workshop will get you back up
to speed and familiar with the Craft Center
ceramics studio. Wheel throwing and hand
building processes will be reviewed. 6 hours of
instruction. Term pass required.
Sun, Apr 21 & 28 l:30p-4:30p
$25 PLU#6011
Sushi Set
Hiroyuki Yasuda
Create your own custom sushi plates, soy sauce
dish, chopstick rest, saki set and more. Hand
building and throwing techniques will be cov
ered. Clay and glazes provided. 9 hours of
instruction. Term pass required.
Wed, May 1,8 & 22 6:30p-9:30p
$35 PLU#6009
The EMU Craft Center is sponsored in part by
University of Oregon student fees, and the
generous donations of current & past Craft Center
users. We thank you for your continued support.
Diane Hoffman, EMU Craft Center Coordinator
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution
committed to cultural diversity and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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 workshops 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.
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studio Facilities
• Ceramics area with high-fire capabilities
• Photo darkrooms equipped for B&W
or color printing
• Metalsmithing for casting & fabrication
• A supervised woodshop equipped
with power tools
• Facilities for silkscreen & fabric dyeing
• Sewing, Weaving, & Fiber Studios
• Stained glass, fused glass
• Tool rentals for UO students and
Craft Center term pass holders
• Bike repair tools
• Hand tools for woodworking
• Books and periodicals
• How-to videos
• Storage lockers for pass holders:
sm.$4.00, lg. $5.00 per term
Beginning Jewelry
Peter Evonuk
This beginning class will emphasize the fabrica
tion process, including design, cutting, filing
and soldering. Some materials provided.
21 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Mon, Apr 8-May 20 6:30p-9:30p
$59 PLU#6034
Beginning Metalsmithing
Peter Evonuk
Explore simple forging techniques while making
flatware and/or jewelry pieces. Taper forming,
twists, spreading and hollowforming will be
covered. We will use primarily copper, but silver
will be available at additional cost 21 hours of
instruction. Term pass required.
Tues, Apr 9-May 21 6:30p-9:30p
$59 PLU#6035
Enameling
Jai Williams
Learn traditional glass enameling techniques
that can be applied to copper or silver. Several
small sample pieces may be completed during
class time. Bring ideas. Some materials pro
vided. 9 hours of instruction. Term pass re
quired.
Wed, May 8-22 6:30p-9:30p
$40 PLU#6041
Lapidary
Laura Gerards
This workshop will be primarily lecture & demon
stration based. Students will be introduced to
the fundamentals of cabochon stone trimming &
cutting using lapidary saws & grinding stones.
3 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Wed, May 1 6:30p-9:30p
$20 PLU#6033
Silver Rings
Peter Evonuk
Make a simple silver ring in a day. The basics of
soldering, shaping, and sizing will be covered.
Materials for one ring provided. 3 hours of
instruction. Term pass required. Two Sections.
A. Sat, Apr 20
$20
B. Sat, May 4
$20
10:30a-l:30p
PLU#6038
10:30a-l:30p
PLU#6039
Registration begins
March 14, 10:00 am
Stone Carving
David Miller
Learn the intricacies of carving stone using prima
rily hand tools (some power tools will be used). All
carving phases covered from roughing in to finish
ing. Tool sets will be for sale at the Craft Center.
Allow extra $ for basic tool kit and stone purchase.
24 hours of instruction. Term pass required.
Sat, Apr 20-May 11 10:30a-4:30p
$59 PLU#6091
Bike Repair
Whole Bike Health
Riley Holmes & Kalli Phillips
Overhaul bearing sets, adjust gears and brakes, and
true your wheels. Bring your bicycle to each class,
and wear grubby clothes. Please allow $5 for
replacement cables or bearings. 15 hours of
instruction. 2 sections offered:
A. Mon, Apr 15-May 13 6:30p-9:00p Holmes
$43 w/term pass PLU#6084
$48 w/out term pass PLU#6085
B. Tues, Apr 16-May 14 6:30p-9:00p Phillips
$43 w/term pass PLU#6086
$48 w/out term pass PLU#6087
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Embroidery
Trina Duhaime
Embroidery is a wonderful way to decorate
and customize garments and other sewing
projects. Learn several hand stitches, design
and finishing. Bring an item or fabric to
embroider to the first class. Some materials
provided. 6 hours of instruction.
Sun, May 12 &19 5:00p-8:00p
$24 w/term pass PLU#6131
$29 w/out term pass PLU#6132
Speed Quilting
Trina Duhaime
Classic quilt patterns and piecing techniques
will be combined to produce a traditional quilt
quickly. The first class willinclude discussions
of patterns, color, sizes, and fabric require
ments. Outside sewing time may be necessary
to complete your quilt. 15 hours of instruc
tion. Term pass required.
Tues, Apr 16-May 21 6:30p-9:00p
$48 PLU#6015
Weaving (Textured
Table Linens)
Judy Ness
Learn basic four harness weaving skills to
create airy open textured weavings for scarves,
table linens and more. Some materials pro
vided. 12 hours of instruction. Term pass
required.
Mon, Apr 8-29 6:OOp-9:OOp
$42 PLU#6014
Potato Basket
Donna Crispin
This basket is great for beginners interested
in learning traditional Appalachian style bas
ketweaving. Using hoops, reed, andseagrass,
students will weave a ribbed basket measur
ing about 6-8" across. 5 hours of instruction.
Sun, May 5 l:00p-6:00p
$30 w/term pass PLU#6022
$35 w/out term pass PLU#6023
Crochet
Barbara Singer
Crochet is an ideal way to relax while creating
beautiful useful garments & throws. Students
learn the fundamentals of crochet to complete
a simple project. Crochet hooks & some yarn
included. 9 hours of instruction.
Tues, Apr 30-May 14 6:00p-8:30p
$34 w/term pass PLU# 6026
$39 w/out term pass PLU# 6027
Sewing Intro
Trina Duhaime
Sewing is easy and fun! We'll cover pattern
selection, fabric choices, and sewing machine
operation. Choose a project & then work on
it from start to finish with your instructors
help. No experience necessary. 9 hours of
instruction. Term pass required.
Sun, Apr 7-21 5:00p-8:00p
$30 PLU#6016
Nui Shibori
Susan Ogawa
Explore the traditional Japanese art of Nui
"hand stitch" resist dyeing, with
combinations of pleating, ruching, folding
and stitching fabric, then dyeing with fiber
reactive dyes. Some materials provided. Extra
scarves available for purchase. 8 hours of
instruction. Term pass required.
Sun, May 5 & 12 12:30p-4:30p
$30 PLU#6029
Intermediate Twining
Donna Crispin
Increase your twining skills and techniques.
This class will expand upon the beginning
twining workshop. Students will combine
several forms of twining in one basket. Mate
rials provided. 4 hours of instruction.
Sun, May 19 12:30p-4:30p
$24 w/term pass PLU#6100
$29 w/out term pass PLU#6101