The Student Center Craft Shop
Group Activities, Summer 2008
Birthday Parties, Groups, Field Trips, Scout Programs
Group Activities - Birthday Parties/ Groups/ Field Trips/ Scout Programs
- Reservations are required in advance one week prior to all activities. Book a date with the Craft Shop by phone or in person.
- Black out dates are: University Closures, Student Center Craft Sales, Sundays, and University Homecoming Weekend.
- Minimum number of participants 8. Maximum number is 35 (unless otherwise noted)
- There are age requirements for certain activities. Please refer to activity description for specific age recommendations.
- The time required for most activities is 1 - 2 hours.
Scrap Wood Sculptures
Build a unique sculpture with pieces of scrap wood from our Wood Shop. Let your imagination carry you away and finish it with paint, stain, or other decorations. Materials included: wood, glue, & paint.
Cost: Up to 8 participants is $4.00 each, 9-20 participants is $3.50 each, and 21-35 participants is $3.00 each
Age range: 3-12
Macramé/ Hemp Jewelry
Create jewelry or other items using an ancient technique of tying knots using hemp. Add beads or other items to create a unique and personalized item. Includes: hemp & one bead.
Cost: Up to 8 participants is $4.00 each, 9-20 participants is $3.50 each, 21-35 participants is $3.00 each
Age range: 7 and up
Tie-dye
Make your own tie-dye t-shirt at the Craft Shop. Everything but the t-shirt is included, as well as instructions for various patterns. You are not just limited to t-shirts; bring in other items to dye. Items for tie-dying must be a cotton blend. Includes: dye, rubber bands, instructions.
Cost: Up to 8 participants is $4.00 each, 9-20 participants is $3.50 each, 21-35 participants is $3.00 each
Age range: 5 and up
Beaded Jewelry
String beads to make your own unique jewelry. We provide all the materials you’ll need to get started. You can also purchase some of our special handmade glass beads. Includes: seed beads, wire, and fasteners.
Cost: Up to 8 participants is $4.00 each, 9-20 participants is $3.50 each, 21-35 participants is $3.00 each.
Age range: 5 and up
Origami
Origami is the art of folding paper. Learn some basic folding patterns to create birds, flowers, stars, and more out of brightly colored paper. Includes: paper and instructions.
Cost: Up to 8 participants is $3.00 each, 9-20 participants is $2.50 each, 21-35 participants is $ 2.00 each.
Age range: 5 and up
Decorate Flip Flops
Personalize a pair of rubber flip flops by decorating them with flowers, ribbon, paint, and more. We carry various sizes, or you can always bring your own pair. Includes: 1 pair of flip flops and decorations.
Cost: Up to 8 participants is $5.00 each, 9-20 participants is $4.00 each, 20-23 participants is $3.00 each.
Age range: 7 and up
Hand-building in Clay
Learn to create cups, bowls, plates, fish, or monster creatures using hand-building techniques. Paint them using colorful slips. We will fire the pieces, box them up, and contact you when they are finished. Recommended for beginners and kids. Group members are required to help with cleanup. Includes: 1 lb. of clay, glaze, and charge for firings (additional clay is available for purchase).
Cost: $6.00 each.
Age: 7 and up
Pottery Wheel
Give throwing a clay pot on the wheel a whirl. Decorate with slips the same day or choose a solid color glaze (we do that for you.) We will fire the pieces, box them up, and contact you when they are finished. Due to the nature of learning to throw on the wheel, a finished piece per person cannot be guaranteed in a one-time visit, but we do guarantee you will have fun trying to make one. Group members are required to help with cleanup. This activity takes two hours. Includes: 2 lb. of clay, glaze, and charge for firings. (Additional clay available for purchase). Maximum group size is 8.
Cost: $8.00 each.
Age range: 9 and up
Paint a Masterpiece
Get together and paint a masterpiece with one or more participants. Paint, palette for paint, brushes, and paint board provided. Work on the same piece together or on a piece by yourself.
Cost: $5.00 per painting.
Age range: All
Make a Greeting Card
Use our extensive rubber stamp library and supplies to create your own greeting cards for any occasion. We provide stamps, inks, and fun decorating supplies. Purchase the cards with matching envelopes and check out tools, papers, inks, and decorating supplies at no extra charge. Includes: card, use of rubber stamps and inks.
Cost: $1.00 per card.
Age: 5 and up
Duct Tape Wallet
Custom build your own durable and fashionable wallet, checkbook cover, or billfold. A variety of bright colors are available. Includes: duct tape and instructions Maximum group size is 10.
Cost: $5.00 each.
Age: 7 and up
Duct Tape Valentine Roses
Make your own duct tape rose for that special someone. It is easy to make and always a conversation piece.
Includes: duct tape and instructions. Maximum group size is 10.
Cost: $3.00 per rose.
Age: 7 and up
Silver Rings & Bracelets (no soldering)
Learn how to cut, file, size, and shape silver. Make rings, toe rings, and bracelets. This is a fun way to make your own jewelry. A great idea for an inexpensive gift. You can have new jewelry in 30 minutes. Includes: instruction and tools. Materials cost is extra. Maximum group size is 20.
Cost: Up to 10 participants is $6.00 each, 11-20 participants is $5.00 each.
Age: 9 and up
Wax Hands
Make a sculpture of your hand by dipping your hand in wax. This is great fun for all and takes about 20 minutes per person in a group of 20. Hold hands with a friend and dip them together. Upgrade your wax hand to a plaster casting of your hand for $4.00. Minimum number in group to make wax hands is 6 people.
Cost: 6-12 participants is $4.00 each, 13-20 participants is $3.50 each, 20-35 participants is $3.00 each.
Age: 5 and up
Mosaic Candle Holder
Learn to make beautiful mosaic candle holders using stained glass, grout, and glass vessels. It’s a quick and easy technique. Got something you would like to mosaic? Bring it in. Includes: glass mosaic tiles, grout, glue, and votive candle holder.
Cost: Up to 8 participants is $8.00 each, 9-20 participants is $7.00 each, 21-35 participants is $6.00 each.
Scout Programs
Want to have the most fantastic Cub Scout Pinewood Derby car but don’t know where to start and what tools you will need? The Student Center Craft Shop is offering your Den the opportunity to design, cut, drill, and sand your Pinewood Derby car. We have band saws, scroll saws, files, rasp, sanders, and wood glue. Kit not included.
Cost: $2.00 per car.
Girl Scout Clay Badge
Bring your troop to the Craft Shop to earn their clay badge in one visit. An instructor will give the troop a tour of the studio, teach them all about the ceramics process, and guide them through making and decorating pieces in clay. The Craft Shop will fire the pieces and box them up for you to return and pick up. Two hours recommended for completing a clay badge. Includes: 2 lb. of clay, glaze and charge for firings.
Cost: $7.00 each.
