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Above: Visitors peruse some of the unique and special items offered at a previous Craft Shop Craft Sale. (Photo by Yenitza Melgoza). Below: Creating handmade paper is one of the numerous workshop possibilities offered by SIU's Craft Shop this fall. (Provided photo)
September 06, 2024
by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Pottery, stained glass, screen-printing and a variety of other artistic crafting opportunities await this fall at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Craft Shop, courtesy of its fall workshop series.
The Craft Shop will also be hosting its popular poster sale on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 9-10, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the first floor Art Gallery at the Student Center. Featuring posters, art prints and more, organizers say, it's a great opportunity to add a bit of color or personality to your home. For more information, email [email protected].
The Craft Shop, located on the lower level of the Student Center, also offers walk-in activities. Hours of operation for the fall semester are noon to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It's closed on Sunday.
Diverse workshop lineup
An eclectic mix of workshops will appeal to all ages and interests. Class sizes are limited for many, and registration is on a first come, first served basis, so officials encourage early signup at studentcenter.siu.edu/activities/craft-shop/workshops.
The fall schedule includes:
Session 2: Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 12, 19, 6-8:30 p.m.
Session 1: Sept. 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Session 2< /a>: Oct. 17, 5:30-7:30 p.m.Session 3 : Nov. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
The Craft Shop reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any workshop if necessary.
Craft sales and other opportunities
The Craft Shop will host two craft sales during the fall semester. The Family Weekend Craft Sale takes place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 21 in the first floor Art Gallery, offering a wide variety of arts and crafts from local vendors and artisans.
Then, the massive 45th annual Holiday Craft Sale, typically featuring booths showcasing the works of about 80 diverse artists and craftspeople will be held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7 in the first floor Art Gallery. Find more information about these and the Valentine's Day 2025 Craft Sale online.
The Craft Shop offers other opportunities, including:
For more information about the SIU Craft Shop or any of its workshops or options, email [email protected], call 618-453-3636 or visit the website.