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Break to Make: Employees only

Nov 12, 2024

Registration for spring semester Break to Make classes will open at 3:00pm for NC State University Faculty and Staff (December 9).

Nov 11, 2024

Break to Make Cost & Registration info

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… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session A – Turned Pizza Cutter

Who doesn’t love Pizza? Come turn your very own pizza cutter and wow your friends at the next pizza party. Friday, January 17, 12:00 – 3:00pm 

Nov 11, 2024

Session B – 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. Friday, February 7, 11:30am –… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session C – Turned Mini Keychain Pen

Do you always find yourself without a pen at hand? Come turn a mini keychain pen and never be without one. Friday, February 7, 12:00 – 3:00pm 

Nov 11, 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… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session E – Hammered Earrings

Learn the basics of hammered metal for earrings. as you make at least one pair of hammered copper, brass, steel or mixed metal earrings. Thursday, February 20, 11:30am – 1:30pm   … 

Nov 11, 2024

Session F – 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… 

Nov 11, 2024

Session G – Watercolor Rose

Learn fun watercolor techniques while painting a beautiful rose. Thursday, February 27, 11:30am -1:30pm 

Nov 11, 2024

Session H – Turned Acorn

Come turn your own decorative acorn in honor of “The City of Oaks.” Friday, March 7, 12:00 – 3:00pm 

Nov 11, 2024

Session I – Beaded Earrings

Learn the basics of making beaded earrings and make one or more pairs of simple beaded earrings.Thursday, April 3, 11:30am – 1:30pm    

Nov 11, 2024

Session J – Handbuilding Clay Mugs

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.…