Arts
& Crafts Center
The Eglin Arts & Crafts Center offers a Crafts
Store, Ceramics Shop, Wood Shop, Frame Shop, Graphics
Shop, a vehicle "for sale" lot ($20 per
month), and a 24-hour car wash. The facility is located
adjacent to Foster Stadium near the East Gate.
For safety reasons, there
are age limits in certain sections of the facility
and equipment qualification cards must be issued for
designated programs. DoD civilians and base contractors
are eligible to use all shops on a space available
basis.
Crafts Store - The
Sales Store has a wide variety of arts and crafts
material. We carry supplies for popular crafts and
art supplies for oil, acrylic and watercolor painting
are available. A variety of arts and crafts classes
are offered monthly.
Ceramics - The Ceramics
Shop has the latest greenware, a full line of ceramic
supplies and classes on all the latest techniques.
We also offer "make-it-and-take- it" sessions
in Ceramics. You may come in at any time, select your
piece, and paint it with one-on-one instruction.
Wood Shop - Our Wood
Shop staff will help you create more storage space,
repair furniture or design and plan a project for
your home or office. You can make your own handmade
pen, pencil or wine stopper in a little more than
an hour for less than $20. Safety orientation is required
before using shop equipment.Frame Shop - Our Frame
Shop staff is available to assist in selecting and
completing any framing project. We have in-stock and
special order frame molding, matting, glass and a
line of ready-made frames at outstanding prices. Specializing
in preserving “one of a kind” items with
specialized techniques and UV-protectant glass, visit
the shop today to have your favorite print or piece
of art preserved. For certified farmers, there is
a work area for "do-it-yourselfers."
Graphics Shop - The
Graphics Shop is our awards, engraving and special
gifts department. Personalize or design your own awards,
plaques, PCS or retirement gift, shadowbox, mug, desk
nameplate or other gift idea. This is a great place
to go for squadron awards and personalized gifts.
Classes – Piano,
guitar, jewelry design, basket weaving, ballroom dancing,
belly dancing, and dog obedience classes are available.