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Jul 3, 2024

Registration for fall Break to Make classes will open at 3:00pm for the public (July 8).

Jul 3, 2024

For NC State staff and faculty only. Take a BREAK from workday stress to MAKE something creative and fun at The Crafts Center this semester! Register for one or more sessions! Class fee: $25 per session, all… 

Jul 3, 2024

Session A – Pottery Wheel

Try your hands at the potter’s wheel while making a clay bowl or cup during this fun activity! Pick your favorite piece to be glazed and finished in the Crafts… 

Jul 3, 2024

Session B – Turned Wood Pen

Come learn how to use a wood lathe and turn your very own custom wooden twist pen! Start with a block of beautiful hardwood and learn how to shape, sand,… 

Jul 3, 2024

Session C – Handbuilding Clay Planters

Learn basic handbuilding techniques and design your very own clay planter. Students can embellish clay slab surfaces with stamps or texture mats then carefully assemble by scoring, slipping, and compressing.… 

Jul 3, 2024

Session D – Fused Glass

Create unique designs by cutting and layering fusible glass into various patterns and shapes. Fire in a kiln to fuse [melt] the glass into one piece to create an ornament… 

Jul 3, 2024

Session E – Watercolor: Fall Leaves

Learn fun watercolor techniques while painting colorful fall leaves. Thursday, October 24, 11:30am -1:30pm 

Jul 3, 2024

Session F – Enameled Copper Pendant

Come ‘play’ with fire while learning to apply powdered glass to metal. In this short session, get a quick, hands-on lesson in basic hot enameling. Thursday, October 24, 11:30am –… 

Jul 3, 2024

Session G – Turned Wood Ice Cream Scoop

Come learn how to use a wood lathe and turn your very own custom wooden ice cream scoop for all the Howling Cow you’ll be enjoying! Friday, October 25, 12:00… 

Jul 3, 2024

Session H – Hot Glass Beads

Play with fire! Learn to use the lampwork torches to make colorful glass beads. Friday, November 1, 11:30am – 1:30 pm 

Jul 3, 2024

Session I – Beaded Earrings

Learn the basics of making beaded earrings and make one or more pairs of simple beaded earrings. Thursday, November 7, 11:30am – 1:30pm 

Jul 3, 2024

Session J – Turned Wood Bottle Opener

Come learn how to use a wood lathe and turn your very own custom wooden bottle opener. It’s good for gifts and a great addition to your kitchenware. Friday, November… 

wood working

Jun 21, 2024

Woodworking 1: Foundations of Woodworking

Welcome to woodworking! This class is an exploration of the techniques and processes that are key to expanding skill in fine woodworking. Over four class periods, you will cover the… 

Jun 21, 2024

Woodworking 2: Joinery and Intermediate Techniques

This class will expound upon the foundational skills of woodworking by focusing on several ways to create strong, lasting joints. Learn their structural value and adaptable uses for a variety… 

Jun 21, 2024

Woodworking 3: Methods of Furniture Construction

Leveraging the skills developed in Woodworking 1 & 2, you will build a small wall mounted cabinet. The cabinet is composed of 2 doors made with bridle joints (a version… 

SHOP BOT

Jun 21, 2024

Introduction to the CNC Router

An introduction to the Crafts Center’s ShopBot router, where you will learn to design imagery, create tool paths, and execute basic cuts. You will also understand the basics of setting… 

Jun 21, 2024

Introduction to Woodturning: Bowls

Turn wooden bowls! In this introductory class, you will have the opportunity to explore the very different experiences found in turning the end grain found in making a bowl. The… 

Jun 21, 2024

Introduction to Woodturning: Spindles

Come turn some spindles! Learn the techniques and tools used to turn a spindle form on the lathe and its various applications. The class fee includes plenty of wood and… 

Jun 21, 2024

Handbuilding II: Expanding Techniques

Learn to take your ideas to the next level in Handbuilding II. This class is designed for you to expand your handbuilding skills. Demonstrations will reinforce coiling and slab construction… 

Jun 21, 2024

Wheel I: Foundations of Wheel Work

The Wheel I class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of using the potter’s wheel and introduce you to working in our clay studio. You will learn the basics… 

Jun 21, 2024

Wheel II: Expanding Throwing Skills

Wheel II is the next level of pottery wheel instruction. You will build on your skills through practicing throwing consistent forms and exploring surfaces. Projects will include plate forms, basic… 

Jun 15, 2024

Continued Woodturning Techniques: Bowls

In this advanced woodturning class you will learn to expand your skills in bowl turning. You will have an opportunity to turn a bowl with a square outside, a natural… 

Jun 15, 2024

End-Grain Cutting Board [Workshop]

Tired of all that side grain? Upgrade your cutting board to end grain and do your knives a favor! In this workshop, you will learn the steps to plan and… 

Jun 15, 2024

Garage Shop Series

Did you invest in a bunch of woodworking tools? Are you planning on setting up a shop in your own space? Join this class to get hands-on instruction on how… 

Jun 15, 2024

Router Projects: Box

This four-day class explores the use and techniques of various routers and accompanying jigs. You will plan and implement these techniques to complete a box with various joinery accomplished entirely… 

Jun 15, 2024

Continuing Digital Photography

Charge up your camera batteries and take your photography skills up a level. This class will consist of four sessions comprised of a classroom lecture on the topic for the… 

Jun 15, 2024

Digital Photography: Getting Started

The digital camera… so much capability that so few people fully comprehend! From learning the various camera controls to exercising the options of how and when they are best used,… 

Jun 15, 2024

Enlarging Color Film [Workshop]

Working with color film is a great way to expand your photographic versatility and gain access to new compositional techniques! While negative scanning is a great way to easily preserve… 

Jun 15, 2024

Introduction to 4×5 Photography

Nothing rivals the visual fidelity of large format film photography – though it can be a little intimidating to start. From learning how to load film into film holders, to… 

NC State

Jun 15, 2024

NC State in Black and White

An introductory darkroom class! Capture light and motion on film using SLR cameras. Bring your own camera or use a Crafts Center loaner. You will process your exposed film and…