Upcoming Events
April 2026
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.
8:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Visit the McMillan Gallery for an exhibition featuring work from our talented Printmaking students at the University of Oregon. Anywhere from relief to screen print, this annual show features a variety of works from student artists. Join us for refreshments and meet the artists on April 21 5:30-6:30 p.m. On view in the McMillan Gallery March 17, 2026 to May 3, 2026.
6:00–7:30 p.m.
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.
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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.
2:30–4:30 p.m.
Swing by the EMU Amphitheater for Sustainafest, an Earth Day Festival! There will be block printing, music, a clothing swap, planting, games, and more. Over 15 campus and community partners will also be present. Learn about ways to get involved on campus and in Eugene and have some fun. The event is rain or shine! Email uossc@uoregon.edu with questions or accessibility accommodation requests.
2:45–5:00 p.m.
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.
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us for a reception celebrating student art. Enjoy refreshments and meet the artists on April 21 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Visit the McMillan Gallery for an exhibition featuring work from our talented Printmaking students at the University of Oregon. Anywhere from relief to screen print, this annual show features a variety of works from student artists. On view in the McMillan Gallery March 17, 2026 to May 3, 2026.
6:00–10:00 p.m.
UO Outdoor Program Presents: Banff Mountain Film Festival
The Banff Tour brings the best outdoor and adventure films of the year to the big screen—with exciting stories about climbing, mountaineering, freeriding, and much more.
Showing on Earth Day. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are on sale now! UO students $20 pre-sale, $22 at the door; community members $22 pre-sale, $24 at the door. Purchase tickets online
Purchase tickets in person at the following local retailers:
Eugene Gear Traders 505 Willamette St, Suite 110 Eugene, OR 97401
Berg’s Ski Shop 367 W 13th Ave Eugene, OR 97401
6:00–7:30 p.m.
🎉 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
1:00–2:30 p.m.
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.
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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.
5:00 p.m.
The "Make the Magic" Gala
Make the Magic (MTM) is our signature annual fundraising gala and our biggest night of the year! It is an evening dedicated to storytelling, community, and raising the vital funds needed to send local children to camp. This year’s theme invites you to experience a night of Hollywood Magic at the Corvallis Community Center. Guests will enjoy a catered dinner, drinks, and a silent auction featuring exclusive destination stays and local treasures. Most importantly, you’ll hear directly from our community members about the lasting impact your support has on Kesem families.
What is Kesem?
Kesem is a nationwide nonprofit organization driven by passionate student leaders at the University of Oregon. We are dedicated to supporting children through and beyond a parent’s cancer by providing them with a life-changing summer camp experience and year-round community support—all at no cost to the families. Our mission is to ensure that no child has to face a parent's cancer alone, giving them a chance to simply be kids again in a space where they are truly understood.
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.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Spring Lonely Craft Sale 📅 May 8, 10am-12pm | 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 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.
7:15–9:45 p.m.
Join us at our Ducks After Dark event where we will be showing "Kpop Demon Hunters."
Doors open at 7:15pm, movie starts at 8:00 pm.
Free soda and popcorn
Description: A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balance their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as demon hunters.
More information on the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14205554/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_kpop
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, 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.
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Join the OP's collaborative program coordinators (Avery & Ari) for a clinic at the OP Barn on May 20th to learn the process of proposing and planning an outing or event through our Redefining Outdoorsy Program.
The UO Outdoor Programs Redefining Outdoorsy Program (RO) is designed to intentionally shift outdoor culture by highlighting and reducing barriers of entry to outdoor spaces, events, trips, and outings for those who identify in underrepresented groups in the outdoors and on campus. Our trips are designed to make an impact and support our community. If you are an indvisual or part of a group on campus (such as but not limited to NASU, LGBTQIA, BIPOC, etc) and want to learn more about how the RO program can get you or your group outside come to our RO Clinic!
We'll cover the steps you need to take to ensure that your outing goes off without a hitch. We can't wait to get outside with you!
No sign-ups needed just show up! Pizza wil be provided!
Who: UO students only
What: Redefining Outdoorsy Clinic
When: May 20th | 6 pm - 8 pm | Free
Where: At the OP Rental Barn off 18th and Univerity
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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.
8:00–10:45 p.m.
Join us at our Ducks After Dark event where we will be showing "Ferris Bueller's Day Off."
Doors open at 7:15pm, movie starts at 8:00 pm.
Free soda and popcorn
Description: A brash, cocky high school senior, tired of skipping school to spend a boring day at home, is determined to enjoy an epic day roaring around his favorite Chicago sites, enlisting his best friend and girlfriend to join him on the adventure.
More information on the movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_3_nm_5_in_0_q_ferris%20b
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, 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.
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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.
7:00–10:00 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: April 9 and June 4
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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.