Upcoming Events
September 2025
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
The Student Activities Board invites you to view works by Ana Leovy in the Adell McMillan Gallery.
Based in Cancun, Mexico, Ana Leovy is a graphic design graduate, and holds a Masters in graphic design and illustration. Leovy is passionate about celebrating diversity through her work inspired by feelings, dreams and everyday life. Her art intends to represent strong confident characters living in vibrant worlds which are often a fusion between real life and imagination.
@analeovy
7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Visit the McMillan Art Gallery from September 25th and October 28th to see work from Ugo Akabike.
Ugo Akabike is a University of Oregon Alum often thinking about being in a place where the sand is warm, the sky is cerulean blue, and the waves are barreling. Through his photographic endeavors he strives to capture the moments that we often think little of, but remember fondly in reflection. Though often choosing to say little with words, the images he produces announce themselves boldly through their captivating visual nature. Ugo would love to hear from you and what you think about his work! He challenges you to out to him on Instagram right now just to say hello.
Duck out your day with specialty UO crafts with the Craft Center.
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Duck out your day with specialty UO crafts with the Craft Center.
2:00–4:00 p.m.
The Flock Party provides a fun, interactive, and informative celebration to welcome students and set the tone for the new year. Find an organization to join, get free food and swag, and have a blast at the UO's block party we call the Flock Party!
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Join the fun at the University of Oregon's Bingo Night! Mark your calendars for an evening of games, prizes, and good company. Whether you're a bingo pro or a newcomer, everyone's invited. Play for a chance to win Duck Bucks. Bring a friend or three to play! Can't wait to see you there!
Don’t know how to play bingo? Our team of student leaders can help.
As always, our events are FREE for UO students. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
Each Monday throughout the term, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Special Night November 3- Grocery BINGO, win grocery items.
At the EMU O Desk.
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Satisfy your sweet tooth every Tuesday at the University of Oregon's "Tuesday Treats" featuring irresistible donut holes. Join us for a tasty break that'll sweeten your Tuesday.
As always, our events are FREE for UO students with UOID.
*Dietary substitutions for gluten free and vegan diets will be available.
October 2025
6:00–7:30 p.m.
🎉 Trivia Nights are back at the EMU this Fall! 🎉 Get ready for tons of fun and a chance to show off your brainpower. Grab a friend (or three) and join the competition—every round your team wins scores each member $5! Are you up for the challenge?
Bring a team or come and join a new team.
Can't stay for all 4 rounds, no problem. stop in for 1, 2, 3 or 4 rounds, your choice!
FREE- Every Wednesday in the EMU
Speical Halloween themed trivia on October 29 and Video Game themed trivia November 19!
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Surprise Pop-Up! 🎉 Each week, we’re serving up a brand-new mystery gift! Join us for some fun, grab the featured gift, and enjoy the surprise! Be sure to follow @uo.sab on Instagram to catch the weekly surprise reveal! (until supplies last)
As always, our events are FREE for UO students. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
Each Thursday throughout the term, from noon – 1:00 p.m.
At the EMU O Desk.
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📅 Friday, October 3 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week we’re making UO themed beaded friendship bracelets! Show your Duck pride (or just have fun with color combos) while stringing up beads to make something you can wear or gift to a friend. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
1:00 p.m.
Beat the heat with free ice-cold treats, learn about upcoming events, and meet some of our SAB team!
Pick up a new Fall Term calendar, too! (While supplies last, dietary alternatives are available.)
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Stop by the Student Sustainability Center to learn more about our programs and how you can get involved! Program areas include habitat restoration, reusables, food equity, the Grove Garden, and climate anxiety.
If you cannot attend but would like more information, please email uossc@uoregon.edu.
7:15–10:00 p.m.
Join us at our Ducks After Dark event where we will be showing "How to Train Your Dragon" (2025 live action).
Doors open at 7:15pm, movie starts at 8:00 pm.
Free soda and popcorn.
Description: Telling the story of Hiccup, a young Viking who befriends a young dragon, Toothless, challenging his tribe's traditions and revealing a different side to the creatures they've always fought. The unlikely bond between the boy and the dragon ultimately changes the course of Viking history.
More information on the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26743210/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_how%2520to%2520tr
Rated: PG
As always, our events are FREE for UO students, just show your UOID. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
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📅 Friday, October 10 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: sculpey beads! Shape, roll, and design your own clay beads—perfect for turning into jewelry or fun little treasures. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
7:30–10:30 p.m.
Calling all vocalists, musicians, and performers! Get ready to share your creativity and captivate the crowd at our Open Mic Night. It's your time to shine! ✨ Don't miss out on this opportunity to express yourself through music!
As always, our events are FREE for UO students.
Sign up forms will be available on our Instagram account seven days prior to the event. https://www.instagram.com/uo.sab/
Dates: October 16, December 4
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📅 Friday, October 17 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: silk painting on hoops! Experiment with bright dyes on silk and create a mini textile artwork you can hang up. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
7:15–10:30 p.m.
Join us at our Ducks After Dark event where we will be showing "Sinners,"
Doors open at 7:15pm, movie starts at 8:00 pm.
Free soda and popcorn
Description: Directed by Ryan Coogler, this film is a supernatural horror film set in Mississippi in the 1930s. It follows twin brothers, Smoke and Stack Moore, who return to their hometown after a difficult period to open a juke joint. However, their dreams are disrupted by a rising tide of supernatural evil. The film blends genres, incorporating elements of horror, thriller, and even musical.
More information on the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193180/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_sinners
Rated: R
As always, our events are FREE for UO students, just show your UOID. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
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📅 Friday, October 24 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: button making! Design your own wearable art and turn it into buttons you can pin to your bag, jacket, or share with friends. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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Special Homecoming Lonely Craft Sale Kick off Homecoming with a special mini-edition of the Lonely Craft Sale! Browse a curated selection of unique, handcrafted items left behind in the studios. These one-of-a-kind treasures are looking for a new home, and this short-and-sweet pop-up is the perfect chance to snag something special. Enjoy live demos in glassblowing, screen printing, and wheel throwing throughout the event. Don’t miss this chance to pick up one-of-a-kind crafts and see our studios in action! Proceeds support the Craft Center, helping us continue to offer free programs like Freebie Fridays and our Visiting Artist series.
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
7:15–11:00 p.m.
Ready to be spooked? Join Ducks After Dark with SAB as we host a horror movie classic marathon. Follow @uo.sab to stay updated with the marathon line up. We hope to see you there!
Free with UO Student ID
Doors at 7:15pm, movies start at 8:00pm
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Tick or Treat time- costumes incouraged but not required!
Join us for a fun time in exploring the EMU while you visit different centers for treats. Bring a friend or three!
Get a list of participating programs and offices by the EMU O Desk.
Follow @uo.sab to stay updated with the marathon line up. We hope to see you there!
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📅 Friday, October 31 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Craft Center This week’s craft: scratch art Halloween masks! Get festive with spooky (or silly) scratch art designs that you can cut into wearable masks—just in time for Halloween. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
November 2025
6:00–7:00 p.m.
"EMU 75th Anniversary Show" October 28 to December 12.
reception November 4, 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery
The EMU celebrates 75 years! The gallery will be hosting an exhibit showcasing the history of the University of Oregon and Erb Memorial Union through pictures, posters and storytelling. Please join us for the reception on November 4, from 6-7pm in the Adell McMillan Gallery!
We hope to see you there!
7:15–10:15 p.m.
Join us at our Ducks After Dark event where we will be showing "Superman."
Doors open at 7:15pm, movie starts at 8:00 pm.
Free soda and popcorn.
Description: Directed by James Gunn, "Superman" is a 2025 film that reintroduces the iconic superhero, exploring his Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing as Clark Kent. The movie, part of the newly reimagined DC Universe, blends action, humor, and heart, presenting a Superman driven by compassion and a belief in humanity. It delves into conflicts at home and abroad, forcing Superman to reconcile his ideals with a world that doesn't always share them.
More information on the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_super%252Cam
Rated: PG-13
As always, our events are FREE for UO students, just show your UOID. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
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📅 Friday, November 7 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: collage! Use papers, magazines, and mixed materials to layer textures and imagery into your own one-of-a-kind creation. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, November 14 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: mini notebooks! Learn a simple bookbinding method and make a pocket-sized notebook that’s both useful and handmade. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Make a first impression that reflects your awesomeness! Do you need an outfit to wow your interviewers? Pop-In to our Pop-Up Career Closet and curate a FREE interview-ready outfit that will give you the confidence to crush your next interview.
Wed. November 17 from 1-4pm in the EMU Redwood Room (214) at NO COST to you! hosted by the University Career Center + UO Student Sustainability Center.
Browse through new or gently used business casual & business professional clothes like: blazers, slacks, suits, dresses, polos, button-ups, skirts, ties, belts, and anything else you might want to wear to a job interview! A variety of styles and sizes to choose from! Check out the UCC's "Dress The Part" Boards on Pinterest to see what kinds of office style vibes you might want to shop for!
Not sure what to pick? We'll have volunteers around who can help you pick styles that reflect your individuality & the industry you're wanting to break into.
Want to volunteer at the pop-up? Reach out to career@uoregon.edu for more info!
Want to Give $ to support this initiative? Go to https://tinyurl.com/UOGive under Designations select "I want to give to other" and write in Career Center fund (#4359) and include "Clothing" in the comments before you move on to payment! These funds will help us with additional resources to help make this event successful.
7:15–10:00 p.m.
Join us at our Ducks After Dark event where we will be showing "Howl's Moving Castle."
Doors open at 7:15pm, movie starts at 8:00 pm.
Free soda and popcorn
Description: When an unconfident young woman is cursed with an old body by a spiteful witch, her only chance of breaking the spell lies with a self-indulgent yet insecure young wizard and his companions in his legged, walking castle.
More information on the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0347149/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_1_nm_0_in_0_q_howels%2520moving%2520castle
Rated: PG
As always, our events are FREE for UO students, just show your UOID. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event!
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Fall Lonely Craft Sale 📅 November 21, 12–4pm | Craft Center Celebrate autumn creativity at the Fall Lonely Craft Sale! Discover handmade ceramics, textiles, prints, jewelry, and more. Each piece is crafted by fellow students but never claimed. Give these “lonely” works a second life while supporting the Craft Center’s programs. Proceeds support the Craft Center, helping us continue to offer free programs like Freebie Fridays and our Visiting Artist series.
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📅 Friday, November 21 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: macrame! Try out knotting techniques to make a keychain or mini hanging piece—perfect for a first macrame project.. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
December 2025
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Winter Workshop Registration Opens 📅 Monday, December 1st | ⏰ 12:00pm 📍 Register online at myemu.uoregon.edu
Warm up your winter with creativity! Registration for Craft Center workshops opens at noon for UO students, faculty, staff, and community members.
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Beginning Workshops – Learn the essentials of a new medium like ceramics, woodworking, jewelry, or painting.
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Project-Based Workshops – Make a finished piece in just one session—perfect for gifts or personal keepsakes.
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Continuing Workshops – For returning makers who want to refine and expand their skills.
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Seasonal Workshops – Cozy-inspired classes that bring extra cheer to the season.
Register early: Our winter workshops fill quickly! Workshop registration does not have a set end date. Registration remains open until a workshop is full, at which point you may add yourself to the waitlist.
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📅 Friday, December 5 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: hula hoops! Customize and decorate your own hula hoop to take home—great for movement, fun, and showing off your style. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
January 2026
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📅 Friday, January 9 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: watercolor postcards! Experiment with watercolor paints and pencils to create your own mini artwork that doubles as a mailable postcard. Make something abstract, colorful, or playful—it’s up to you! All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, January 16 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: embroidered snowflakes! Learn a few simple embroidery stitches and use them to create delicate snowflake designs on fabric. Perfect as a winter decoration, a handmade gift, or just a relaxing way to stitch something beautiful. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, January 23 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: pocket sketchbook! Make your own mini sketchbook! Fill it with drawings, doodles, or notes, and carry your creativity with you wherever you go. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, January 30 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: mini canvas painting! Explore painting on a tiny canvas! Experiment with acrylics, colors, and textures to create a small masterpiece that packs a big punch. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
February 2026
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📅 Friday, February 6 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: washi tape bookmarks! Mix and match colorful washi tape to design your own bookmarks. Create patterns, shapes, or playful designs to keep your spot in style! All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, February 13 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: Valentine cards! Spread a little love by crafting handmade Valentine’s Day cards. Decorate with hearts, colors, and clever messages to make something sweet for friends, family, or yourself! All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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Winter Lonely Craft Sale 📅 February 13, 12–4pm | Craft Center Warm up your winter with the Lonely Craft Sale! Find affordable, one-of-a-kind pieces that deserve a home, just in time for Valentine’s Day. From mugs and prints to quirky surprises, every item is handmade and waiting for someone to love it. Proceeds support the Craft Center, helping us continue to offer free programs like Freebie Fridays and our Visiting Artist series.
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📅 Friday, February 20 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: block printing! Carve your own designs into a block and print them onto paper or fabric. Play with patterns, colors, and textures to make a repeatable design that’s uniquely yours. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, February 27 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: button making! Design and create your own wearable art! Choose images, patterns, or text to make custom buttons that show off your style, your humor, or your favorite fandoms. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
March 2026
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Spring Workshop Registration Opens 📅 Monday, March 2nd | ⏰ 12:00pm 📍 Register online at myemu.uoregon.edu
the new season with hands-on creativity! Spring Craft Center workshops open for registration at noon for UO students, faculty, staff, and community members.
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Beginning Workshops – Get started with ceramics, sewing, printmaking, and more.
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Project-Based Workshops – Walk away with a unique handmade item after just one session.
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Continuing Workshops – Deepen your practice and grow your creative skills over multiple weeks.
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Seasonal Workshops – Fresh, spring-themed classes to match the season’s energy.
Spots go fast: Sign up early to save yours! Workshop registration does not have a set end date. Registration remains open until a workshop is full, at which point you may add yourself to the waitlist.
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📅 Friday, March 6 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: collage! Cut, paste, and layer images, colors, and textures to tell your story or make a bold, abstract composition. Let your creativity run wild with paper, magazines, and unexpected materials! All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, March 13 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: slime! Stretch, squish, and mix your way to a sensory delight with DIY slime. Add glitter, beads, or color to create a unique, squishy creation that’s as fun to make as it is to play with! All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
April 2026
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📅 Friday, April 3 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: Affirmation Station! Create a collage that sets your intentions for the term ahead. Mix words, images, and colors to craft positive reminders and inspiring messages that lift your spirits all season long. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, April 10 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: painting rocks! Turn ordinary rocks into tiny works of art! Experiment with colors, patterns, and designs to make decorations, gifts, or little reminders to brighten someone’s day. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, April 17 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: beaded keychains! String beads, charms, and colors together to make custom keychains. Personalize them for yourself or gift them to friends for a little extra sparkle on the go. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, April 24 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: button making! Design and create fun, wearable buttons! Use images, words, or patterns to make a statement, share your mood, or show off your creativity. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
May 2026
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📅 Friday, May 1 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: embroidered flowers! Stitch colorful blooms with thread and hoop! Experiment with patterns, textures, and layering to create delicate, handmade floral designs. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, May 8 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: block printing! Carve, ink, and print your own designs! Play with patterns and textures on paper or fabric to create bold, repeatable prints that are uniquely yours. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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Spring Lonely Craft Sale 📅 May 8, 12–4pm | Craft Center End the year on a creative note at the Spring Lonely Craft Sale! Browse an eclectic mix of handmade works, perfect for graduation gifts, dorm décor, or treating yourself. These treasures were left behind, but they don’t have to stay lonely. Proceeds support the Craft Center, helping us continue to offer free programs like Freebie Fridays and our Visiting Artist series.
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📅 Friday, May 15 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: travel notebooks! Make a mini notebook perfect for journaling, sketching, or planning your adventures. Customize it with colors, patterns, and pockets to keep your memories organized. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, May 22 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: paper marbling! Explore swirling colors and patterns to create marbled paper that’s one-of-a-kind. Perfect for cards, journals, or just a splash of creative fun! All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
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📅 Friday, May 29 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: mini canvas painting! Dive into painting on a tiny canvas! Try out bold colors, textures, or abstract ideas to make a small piece with a big impact. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.
June 2026
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Summer Workshop Registration Opens 📅 Monday, June 1st | ⏰ 12:00pm 📍 Register online at myemu.uoregon.edu
Make this summer hands-on! Registration for Craft Center workshops opens at noon for UO students, faculty, staff, and community members.
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Beginning Workshops – Perfect for trying something new during the summer break.
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Project-Based Workshops – Quick and fun sessions where you’ll finish with a ready-to-use creation.
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Continuing Workshops – Grow your skills with more advanced, multi-week classes.
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Seasonal Workshops – Summertime projects that fit the season’s relaxed and playful vibe.
Register early: Summer workshops are a great way to stay creative between terms! Workshop registration does not have a set end date. Registration remains open until a workshop is full, at which point you may add yourself to the waitlist.
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📅 Friday, June 5 | ⏰ 12–2 PM | 📍 Erb Memorial Union (by the O Desk) This week’s craft: coloring! Relax and get creative with coloring sheets and supplies! Fill spaces with colors, patterns, and your imagination to make each design your own. All supplies are provided. Freebie Friday – Drop In & Get Creative! Looking for a fun, free way to unwind and make something awesome? Freebie Friday is your chance to explore a new craft every week—totally free! No registration, no experience needed—just drop in, grab some supplies, and get creative.