Craft Center
Create, relax and escape from your stresses in the ASI Craft Center, a unique environment offering seven well-equipped studios and classes in the following disciplines: ceramics, flameworking, surfboard shaping, skateboard deck construction, baseball bat making, woodworking, jewelry smithing and casting, stained glass and basic bike repair. Classes are taught by student instructors and are primarily targeted at beginners.
Craft Center
Take a Class
Taking a Craft Center class allows students to explore their creative interests with guidance from experienced instructors. Classes are offered each quarter. Students with little or no experience are encouraged to start with a class.
Buy a Pass
A quarterly studio pass allows experienced Craft Center users open access to a specific studio area and the accompanying tools. Craft workers in need of little to no supervision are invited to purchase a studio pass for use of the Craft Center studios during their own free time. Passes are available for individual studios or multiple studio areas. Passes are non-refundable.
Contact
ASI Craft Center
Phone: (805) 756-1266
Email
Hours
Mon - Wed 11am - 7pm
Thu 10am - 6pm
Friday 11am-6pm
Sat - Sun 2pm - 7pm
Special Hours
Jan. 16 and Feb. 20 Closed
Craft Sale
Buy your mom a Mother's Day gift or perhaps a piece of jewelry. Surprise your favorite friend with a unique student-made craft item. Whatever you decide, we are certain you will be pleased with the handmade treasures that are available each season at the Craft Center's bi-annual craft sale.
For more information regarding sales and/or becoming a vendor, contact the Assistant Director of ASI Programs, by calling 756-5721 or Email.
We invite you to view the
ASI Craft Sale Vendors Page
FAQs
Who can participate?
The Craft Center is funded through student fees paid to the University Union. All studios are specifically intended for students to enjoy at their leisure. That being said, staff and faculty are eligible to use the facilities as are members of the community. Since students are partially subsidizing the facility with fees, all customer costs are structured so that students pay the lowest amount for services and classes.
What classes are typically offered each quarter?
Ceramics, flameworking, baseball bat making, bike repair, surfboard shaping, skateboard deck building, jewelry making, and making kitchen utensils. *Note: These offerings are subject to change.
How do I register?
Participants may register online at ASI Connect or in person at the Craft Center. Registration begins the first week of every quarter.
When are your craft sales?
Craft sales are coordinated twice a year, once before Thanksgiving and once before Mother's Day. Visit the Craft Center Craft Sale Facebook page for specifics.
Why are minors not allowed to take classes?
Safety is ASI's number one priority. Consequently, minors (anyone under the age of 18 including children) are not allowed to use the studios. (The only exception is a minor who happens to be a Cal Poly student.) The presence of minors in an environment which includes spinning saw blades, open flames, hot pottery kilns, a myriad of sharp tools, and loud noises is not appropriate. Parents may briefly escort their children through the Craft Center but may not use studios while their children are present. Parents who do not honor with this policy will be asked to leave the facility.
