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September 26 - December 5: Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music every Tuesday! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands) or refine your djembe skills in this class. Drums are provided. All skill levels are
November 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Alchemy at its hottest plus science and natural materials: talk about fun! Get crafty with these handmade pinecone fire starters that will make your campfire move and dance with delightful colors. You’ll leave class with three flame-changing pinecones to use as fire starters or as additions to a
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Join us in the ACE Galleries during December for Sip & Shop Saturdays! Shoppers can enjoy one complimentary beverage while fulfilling their holiday wish lists!
Create four pairs of beautiful fused glass earrings! This class is a fun introduction to the fascinating art of glass fusion. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and use molds to create four unique pairs of earrings that you’ll pick up after they’ve been fired in ACE’s glass kiln. All skill levels are
Create two beautiful fused glass holidays ornaments! This class is a fun introduction to the fascinating art of glass fusion. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and use molds to create two unique ornaments that you’ll pick up after they’ve been fired in ACE’s glass kiln. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies
September 26 - December 5: Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music every Tuesday! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands) or refine your djembe skills in this class. Drums are provided. All skill levels are
December 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Create four beautiful fused glass pendants! This class is a great introduction to the fascinating world of fused glass. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and create four unique pendants that will be picked up after being fired. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies included.
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Create four beautiful fused glass-topped bottle stoppers! This class is a fun introduction to the fascinating art of glass fusion. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and use molds to create four unique glass-topped bottle stoppers that you’ll pick up after they’ve been fired in ACE’s glass kiln. All skill levels are welcome.
Join us in the ACE Galleries during December for Sip & Shop Saturdays! Shoppers can enjoy one complimentary beverage while fulfilling their holiday wish lists!
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Create two beautiful fused glass holiday ornaments! This class is a fun introduction to the fascinating art of glass fusion. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and use molds to create two unique ornaments that you’ll pick up after they’ve been fired in ACE’s glass kiln. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies
Create two beautiful fused glass holiday ornaments! This class is a fun introduction to the fascinating art of glass fusion. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and use molds to create two unique ornaments that you’ll pick up after they’ve been fired in ACE’s glass kiln. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
December 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Art Center East and Jamie Jacobson invite you to our community caroling event! We’ll gather at ACE and then head out together on foot to carol around La Grande. No experience is necessary. Bring along some friends and/or family, and be sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
December 14 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Design and create a custom gemstone healing bracelet for yourself or as a gift for someone else! This fun “make-&-take” class is an opportunity to learn jewelry construction basics, explore the energetic properties of gemstones, and choose intuitively which stones are right for you! All supplies included.
December 15 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Join Meghan in the ACE galleries for monthly storytime! Children will listen to Meghan read, then gather downstairs in Studio A to do an art-making activity related to the story. Kids will leave with new friendships, art skills, and a new-found or renewed curiosity about books and reading!
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
December 16 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Join Meghan in the ACE galleries for monthly storytime! Children will then gather downstairs in Studio A and listen to Meghan read, then participate in an art-making activity related to the story. Kids will leave with new friendships, art skills, and a new-found or renewed curiosity about books and
Join us in the ACE Galleries during December for Sip & Shop Saturdays! Shoppers can enjoy one complimentary beverage while fulfilling their holiday wish lists!
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Create two beautiful fused glass holiday ornaments! This class is a fun introduction to the fascinating art of glass fusion. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and use molds to create two unique ornaments that you’ll pick up after they’ve been fired in ACE’s glass kiln. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies
December 18 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join us for a fun introduction to the fascinating art of glass fusion. You’ll learn to design, cut, and fuse your own ornament – no glass experience necessary! Glass fusing is fun and creative with Teaching Artist Carol as your guide. Enjoy your unique ornament at home or
December 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about six different salts and bath-safe herbs while creating a relaxing gift for yourself or someone else. You’ll leave class with five beautifully curated salt and herb bath salts in glass tubes with cork tops. Your bath salt flight makes a thoughtful gift. All supplies included. Please
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Create two beautiful fused glass holiday ornaments! This class is a fun introduction to the fascinating art of glass fusion. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and use molds to create two unique ornaments that you’ll pick up after they’ve been fired in ACE’s glass kiln. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
December 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn the basics of Punch Needle Rug Hooking: fiber, basic stitch gauges, and all the Punch Needle possibilities! Join this class to explore the fiber arts in a new way, using yarn and fabric to create art. Learn the traditional Punch Needle craft and complete a small project.
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Join us in the ACE Galleries during December for Sip & Shop Saturdays! Shoppers can enjoy one complimentary beverage while fulfilling their holiday wish lists!
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
December 28 from 10:00 - 11:30 am Enjoy the crisp winter air and learn art/culinary skills at the same time in this fun pop-up class at Pete’s Pond in La Grande! Students will learn about hibernation and what animals at Pete’s Pond do in the winter through art and science, brewing pine needle tea, and
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
December 29 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for preschoolers and their caregivers to connect with nature and friends, engage in hands-on earth science projects, and create nature-based art. Class begins with songs and parachute time, followed by reading the story Winter Dance, creating clay dens and snake
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
December 30 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Teaching Artist: Aaron Akers If you can knock on a door, butter a piece of bread, or make an “X”, you’re well on your way to mastering one of the greatest painting techniques in the world! Teaching Artist Aaron will show you how to create beautiful landscapes
Handmade Holidays Makers Market 2024 (November 15 & 16, 2024) Open electronic application period: January 1 - July 25, 2024 Learn more at https://artcentereast.org/events/handmade-holidays-makers-market/
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
January 4, 11, 18, 25, through February 1 and 8 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Grief can be very lonely! The Art Grief Group – an alternative to traditional talk support groups – is a place where you can experience support and express yourself by making art together with others. Talking about grief in
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
January 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Join this class to create paper for stationery, journaling, and more! You’ll learn the basics of handmade paper-crafting and how to incorporate colors, dried flowers, leaves, etc. Create a beautiful gift for a friend or for yourself, incorporating nature into your paper-making. You’ll leave class with beautiful sheets
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit December 1, 2023 - January 27, 2024 Free Admission The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit is featured in ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
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Registration cancellations & transfers must be made through Art Center East at (541) 624-2800 48 hours or more before the class start time. We cannot issue refunds or transfers for cancellations received after the 48-hour cutoff. Exceptions will be considered for medical or family emergencies. ACE will honor a refund, minus a $10 administration fee when the cancellation is made 48 hours or more before class start date. When a class is canceled due to low enrollment, we will issue a refund for all registration fees. ACE will contact you in the event of a cancellation. Face coverings will be required in accordance with statewide regulations current at the time.
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Monday - Friday: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday: Noon - 4PM
1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
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541-624-2800
