M.E.C.C.A.: The Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts

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Upcoming Events

University of Oregon: RecycleMania

Collage Vessel/Sculpture Craft Night
February 28, 5-7pm
with Nikole Williams

ReBinder Craft Night
March 14, 5-7pm
with Mija Andrade.


From January 27 to April 5th, 2008, UO residence halls will be participating in the inter-collegiate "RecycleMania" recycling competition.
UO residence halls have partnered with the Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts (MECCA). MECCA will facilitate creative reuse workshops during the competition. Read more about the inter-collegiate recycling competition online at
info@materials-exchange.org

Creative reuse workshop include:

- "ReBinder" Reused binder decoration

- Screen printing on ReUsed T-shirts

- Collage Vessels

Earth Day 2008
Writing Contest for Youth

Submission Deadline: March 31, 2008

Click here for more information.

Saturday, April 19th
Earth Day 2008: The Power to Change

11am-5pm
At EWEB's River's Edge Plaza

The Earth Day Steering Committee presents the tenth annual Earth Day Celebration for our community. The event takes place Saturday, April 19th, 2008 from 11am-5pm at EWEB's River Edge Plaza in Eugene, Oregon. This year's theme is "The Power to Change".

Join MECCA and BRING for recycled arts and crafts, Procession of All Species Costuming, and a presentation of youth artwork!

The event will also feature:

If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please contact Yvonne at 302-1810 or yvonne@materials-exchange.org

Ongoing

Community Art Workshops (For Teens and Adults)

At MECCA's downtown studio, 43 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR

MECCA offers community workshops on a variety of topics, including silk screen and printmaking. See the Workshops page for listings of upcoming classes.

Weekend Art Activities for Kids

Saturdays, Drop in 11am-3pm, At MECCA's downtown studio, 43 W. Broadway, Eugene, OR

See the Workshops page for a schedule of upcoming activities!

Open Studio

Tuesday & Thursday, 9am-2pm
Thursdays, 6-9pm
Saturdays 11-3pm

Come chat, snack, create. and share ideas with other crafty folks! Bring your own materials, or rummage through our inexpensive supplies.

See the Open Studio page for more information.