Learn about the Craft Center's current remote services and programs at craftcenter.oregonstate.edu/remote.

The Craft Center provides opportunities for OSU Students to engage their hearts and minds in the pursuit of self-discovery and self-expression. We provide tools that will enhance their ability to think creatively, navigate challenges and build confidence in their ability to succeed and make meaningful contributions.

Keep up with the latest upcoming activities by following our Instagram! 

 

 

Remote Activities

While we won't be holding in-person activities for Spring Term 2021, we will have a variety of great events, classes, tool check out boxes, and social media art sharing opportunities available all term! 

Starting October 6, 2020: Current Fee-Paying OSU Student members will be able to check out the following kits for 2 day use: 
  • Watercolor Painting
  • Needle Felting
  • Acrylic Painting
  • Drawing
  • Relief Printing
  • Woodburning
  • Cardmaking
  • Embroidery
  • Sewing (including sewing machine)
  • Shrinky Dink Jewelrymaking
  • Model Magic Small Sculpture
  • Collage
  • Low Fire Handbuilding
  • Low Fire Glazing

We will be adding more throughout Spring Term, please check back for details!

Students will need to sign up for membership prior to checking out a kit. To sign up for membership, please fill out this qualtrics form.
 
After signing up for membership, you can reserve your kit by reserving through our Bookings Calendar.
*If you have any issues in reserving your kit or in signing up for membership, please email [email protected]  This process is just in the beginning stages, and we appreciate any feedback and your help in notifying us of any issues. Thank you!
 
The Craft Center has a new satellite space in the Memorial Union.
Kits will NOW be picked up from the Memorial Union, Room 109, on the day of the reservation. Pick up times on Monday - Thursday are from 4:30-7:30 pm, and Friday from 4:30-6.
 
Kits should be dropped off at the Memorial Union, Room 109 in 2 days between the hours of 2-4 pm. 
 
This is a FREE service, brought to you by the Craft Center, part of Student Experiences and Engagement. We hope you enjoy your craftiness!
 

NEW FOR SPRING TERM!

Acrylics with Lennox Alliston - FREE weekly zoom class for fee paying OSU students!
Thursdays 6:30-8pm
April 15 - May 13

Ready to paint but don’t know where to start? Join graduating BFA student Lennox in this intro to acrylic painting class! It’s free for current fee-paying students, including supplies. Supply kits will be available in the Craft Center MU pod location, room 109, during our regular kit hours. This class runs every Thursday night, at 6:30-8pm, for 5 weeks starting on April 15.

This class is listed on our Bookings Calendar for Thursday, April 15, but will run through May 13. To sign up, first fill out a membership form (unless you have already) and then reserve a spot on the Bookings Calendar.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Handbuilding Ceramics with Lucia Yusem and Justin Fasana - FREE weekly zoom class for fee paying OSU students!
Tuesdays 6-7:30
April 13-May 11
 
Itching to get your fingers in mud again??! Or maybe it's your first time? This class is for you! Learn the basics of handbuilding, from sculpture to slab work to low-fire glazing techniques. This class and supply kit are free for currently enrolled OSU fee paying students. Kits will be available at the OSU Craft Center pod location in the MU, room 109. Sign up ASAP, as spots are limited!
 
This class is listed on our Bookings Calendar for Tuesday, April 13, but will run through May 11. To sign up, first fill out a membership form (unless you have already) and then reserve a spot on the Bookings Calendar.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Art with Ange - WATERCOLORS - Weekly Zoom Class
Tuesdays  6:30-8pm
April 6 - May 4
 
Learn the basics of watercolor painting with OSU Craft Center Assistant Director, Ange Purviance! We will learn how to mix colors, what the heck the difference between hot press and cold press paper is, and how to work with watercolor's unique qualities to get beautiful effects. Mostly, though, we will spend some time together each week moving paint around on a piece of paper while listening to music and chatting here and there. This class and supply kit are free for current OSU fee paying students. Kits will be available at the OSU Craft Center pod location in the MU.
 
This class is listed on our Bookings Calendar for Tuesday, April 6, but will run through May 4. To sign up, first fill out a membership form (unless you have already) and then reserve a spot on the Bookings Calendar.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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SPRING 2021 UPDATE!

While our SEC facilities aren't currently open for use, we are offering a wide variety of art kits to check out FREE for current OSU fee-paying members, as well as special online events, and regular online classes. Please see our home page or remote page for details!