EMU Program Events

The Craft Center is thrilled to welcome Laura McClain as our Spring 2026 Visiting Artist. Laura McClain is a wet felting artist and educator who works with wool to create functional and expressive décor, accessories, and wearables. At the heart of her practice is a method she calls Felt by Feel—a playful, embodied conversation between maker and material that allows her to stay connected to the wool’s changing textures, while tapping into her own responses as the work evolves. Laura has been creating with fiber arts since childhood and brings a balance of technical knowledge, curiosity, and fun to her teaching. To learn more about Laura McClain, please visit www.lauramcclain.art. Exhibition On View: March 30 - June 12 The Craft Center Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Erb Memorial Union by the Adell McMillan Gallery. Artist Talk & Reception: April 24, 12pm-1pm Join us at the Craft Center for an inspiring artist talk with Laura McClain. This event is free and open to the public. Please register at myemu.uoregon.edu. (Community Members without a Community Card must email craftctr@uoregon.edu to be added to our roster.)

Wet Felting Workshop: April 24, 1pm-4pm This hands-on workshop introduces wet felting, guiding you as you transform soft wool fibers into a strong, cohesive piece of felt. Using merino wool, water, soap, heat, and pressure, you’ll layer, embellish, and shape fibers by hand while learning how the material changes at each stage. This workshop is free. Registration is required at myemu.uoregon.edu. You must have a UO ID or Community Card to register. Space is limited.

The annual Advanced Photography Student Exhibition tittle "Silver Linnings" is returning to the McMillan Gallery. Featuring work from University of Oregon Photography students, this show is a great opportunity to see work from skilled student artists as this show is made of their class final projects.

Join us for refreshments and meet the artists on May 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

On view in the McMillan Gallery May 20 to June 1. 

📅 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.

We are proud to host Oregon Black Pioneers and Charlotte Epps at the Grove Community Garden for a conversation honoring the life and legacy of Letitia Carson — Oregon’s earliest known Black homesteader. Through storytelling and discussion, we’ll gather to reflect on land, resilience, and the ongoing work of reclamation. Charlotte Epps, coordinator of the Letitia Carson Legacy Project, brings together storytelling and land-based learning to explore how reconnecting with history can help cultivate more just and rooted futures for Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities across the Pacific Northwest. Join us, May 29th, 2026 2:30- 4 pm 1605 Moss Street For accessibility concerns/questions, please send us an email grovegarden@uoregon.edu.

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.  

• Beginning Workshops – Perfect for trying something new during the summer break.

• Project-Based Workshops – Quick and fun sessions where you’ll finish with a ready-to-use creation.

• Continuing Workshops – Grow your skills with more advanced, multi-week classes.

• 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.

Join the fun at Bingo Night! Mark your calendars for an evening of prizes, and good company. Whether you're a bingo pro or a newcomer, everyone's invited. Win $5 in duck bucks and learn about different events happening on campus.

Don’t know how to play bingo? Our team of student leaders can help. 

As always, our events are FREE for UO students, bring your ID card. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event! 

Each Monday throughout the term, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

near the EMU O Desk.

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 and vegan diets will be available. 

The Student Sustainability Center and Food for Lane County host the weekly Trillium Produce Plus Produce Drops. These events provide a free farmers market for students to get produce, bread, and toilet paper. Please bring a bag and your UO ID. 

🎉 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 

Finals are coming...get some study kit supplies and some snacks to help make it through. Kits include sticky notes, pen, highlighter, snack, cocoa packet, and more.

As always, our events are FREE for UO students with UOID.

Join us this Thursday at 1 pm for an exclusive Soda Pop-Up event! Are you looking to enhance your college experience by getting involved in various clubs and organizations? Look no further! This event is specifically tailored to help students like you find the perfect event! See you there! (while supplies last)

As always, our events are FREE for UO students with UOID.

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: April 9 and June 4

📅 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.