Upcoming Events
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
Writing Contest for Youth
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2008
Click here for more information.
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:
- Procession of all Species. Children and adults dress as their favorite species and march harmoniously through the festival site.
- Two Stages. Music & entertainment throughout the day.
- John H. Baldwin Film & Lecture Series.
- Earth Action Arena. Educational and informational booths and displays focused on actions we can all take to keep our environment clean and healthy for all species and the earth.
Ongoing
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.
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!
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.