Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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‘from blacky and white photography to ramies to cotorfuf hats,jewelry to handmade wood fathe turning, the OSH Craft Center musical instruments were available. provided many classes to interest the beginner to the experienced craftsperson. ‘The OS l Craft Center offered many programs throughout the year to cater to the avid ceramics addict, or the person whom just wants to use the equipment and tools to craft his or her own project. Approximately 350 people utilized the Os'll Craft Center each term. About 60% of the people that used the center were students, about 20% were faculty, and 20% were members of Corvallis and the surrounding the communities. ‘fundsfor the Os'll Craft Center were obtained in a few different ways. ‘Thefirst way funds were generated were from the membership fees that participants pay each term to use the facility and attend classes. classes were almost always full with ap- ‘The second way that the Craft Center proximately 100 members participating each generatedfunds was with the 15th annual term. holiday ‘Market. This event had craft mer- Sumner admitted that his favorite chants from around Oregon whom assembled class is finding f'our ‘Way ‘With Clay, ‘die on ‘December 1st and 2nd in the Cel'll ‘Ball- said, 'the students in this class get to do room to sell their wares. Anything from ce- some of the most creative work” Story by Eric Bocian Alan Higinbotham molds his latest project in the ceramics center. Students utilized the facilities for hoby and career. Photo by Jay Cuoai. ‘The Lonesome ‘Pot Sale, which occured during Mom’s ‘Weekend and ‘Dad’s ‘Weekend, was the third way that funds were earned. In the Lonesome Pot Sale, volunteers fix up (eft over ceramics from the Craft Center ceramics classes and sell them to raise funds for the Craft Center. ‘The Craft Center raised approximately 25% of their total funds for the year from the sale during the two events. ‘With the new director, ‘Kent Sumner, came a few changes to the Craft Center. Students formed a Craft Center Artist’s (juild headed by‘Jen Smith in order to better sell their wares. Also, a proposed weaving studio was plannedfor the Mil ’Last gallery. One of the most popular programs at the Craft Center were the ceramics classes. ‘These Craft Center

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At the annual 'Take Hack The Night March in the MU quad, an attendant focuses her attention toward one of the evenings' speakers. Photo by Kimberly Johnston Jessie Howe and Kimberly Johnston practice self-defense techniques at one of the two self-defense workshops Safe ride held during Rape Awareness Week. Photo by Jason Bkeiibakih Charles Churchill, a regular dispatcher for Saferide. spends one of his many evenings behind a desk answering calls that flood the office on a typical night. Photo by Kimberly Johnston think that the Oregon State community is final(y realizing the neccessity of this program and that it is sading a lot of Women. ” Meerta Petschi, Saferide Director Saferide

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An array of pursuits were offered by the Craft Center. A student begins her next project in knitting, one of the various courses offered by the center. Photo by Jay Cudal Stephen Meyer participates in the art of processing photos. The MU Craft Center offered an up to date photo processing tab for students and faculty. Photo by Jay Cudal Craft Center