The Craft Center Visiting Artist for Winter Term is glassblowing artist, Dan Friday. 

Dan Friday is a Skagit Valley–based artist and member of the Lummi Nation who has spent over 30 years working primarily in glass. His work draws heavily on Coast Salish imagery and cultural traditions, expressed through contemporary glass art. Friday has taught at numerous institutions and craft schools, founded the Native Youth Outreach Program at Pilchuck Glass School in 2017, and completed residencies at major museums and cultural centers worldwide. His work has earned multiple prestigious awards, appeared on Netflix’s Blown Away, and is held in museum and private collections internationally.

Exhibition On View: January 5-March 20 The Craft Center gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Erb Memorial Union by the Adell Mcmillan gallery. Artist Talk & Reception: February 6, 12pm-1pm Join us at the Craft Center for an inspiring artist talk with Dan Friday. This event is free. Registration is required. Please register by visiting myemu.uoregon.edu. Glassblowing Demonstration: February 6, 1pm-4pm & February 7, 1pm-4pm Dan will demonstrate the techniques behind his glass sculptures, offering insight into the creative processes that shape his work, with two demo offerings available. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in discussion about his art and studio practices. Free. Registration required at myemu.uoregon.edu.

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Prerequisite Training: Sales Essentials

To participate in this training, you must have completed the Sales Essentials training program and earned the microcredential.

If you are registered for the Sales Essentials training this term, you may register for this program concurrently, pending successful completion of Sales Essentials prior to the start of Intermediate Sales.  

Schedule

• Week 1: Friday, February 13, 9:00–1:00 p.m. (in-person)
• Week 2: Friday, February 20, 9:00–1:00 p.m. (in-person)

Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a digital microcredential.

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Why Participate

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Through realistic, technology-enhanced exercises, you'll refine your ability to think on your feet, read your audience, and position solutions that drive results.  

What You'll Gain

• Earn a marketable skills microcredential: Advance your professional toolkit by earning the Intermediate Sales microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business, proof of your ability to engage in complex sales scenarios with strategy and confidence.  
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About the Instructors

Jason Ford has more than 30 years of experience and a notable track record in assessing and recommending complex technology solutions and products across various sectors, including Fortune 500 companies, the public sector, healthcare, education, and small and medium businesses.

Craig Tiffany is a seasoned enterprise sales professional with more than 25 years of experience at both large corporations and small companies. He specializes in building strategic relationships and driving growth in complex business-to-business environments. He also serves on the CASA of Clackamas County board of directors, advocating for children in foster care.

The Craft Center is proud to exhibit: I Finally Finished It. See a variety of art forms from the diverse artistry of the Craft Center's staff, students, faculty and family.

Exhibit on display January 5 to March 12.

Reception January 13, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Refreshments provided.