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Break to Make: Employees only

Jul 10, 2025

Registration for fall “Break to Make” classes will open at 3:00pm for the NC State University Faculty and Staff (July 21).

Jul 10, 2025

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… 

Jul 10, 2025

Session A – Hand Embroidery

Learn the fundamental basic stitches of embroidery – running, back, stem, split, chain, and feather stitching patterns, to name a few! Practice your new embroidery skills on test fabric provided… 

Jul 10, 2025

Session B – Turned Wood Smartphone Stand & Stylus

Turn a custom smart phone stand to make your desktop viewing a little easier. The stand doubles as a stylus for quick sketching or writing on your smartphone. Friday, September… 

Jul 10, 2025

Session C – 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 10, 2025

Session D – 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, October 2, 11:30am – 1:30pm … 

Jul 10, 2025

Session E – Watercolor Pumpkins

Learn how to paint charming fall pumpkins in watercolor with added interest from pen and ink. Thursday, October 2, 11:00am – 1:00pm 

Jul 10, 2025

Session F – Turned Wood Screwdriver Keychain Kit

Be ready for any small task with this keychain multi-kit. Friday, October 3, 12:00 – 3:00 pm 

Jul 10, 2025

Session G – Eraser Stamp Carving

Learn to carve your own small stamps from rubber erasers, to be used on any paper, cloth, or wood surface. Friday, October 17: 5:00 – 7:00 pm 

Jul 10, 2025

Session H – 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. Wednesday, October 22, 10:00am –… 

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, October 30, 11:30am – 1:30pm    

Jul 3, 2024

Session J – 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, November 7, 12:00…