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September 27 - December 6: Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm CLASS IS FULL Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! 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
January 25 from 10:00 - 11:30 am Teaching Artist Jennifer will help students build their art vocabulary through a fun exploration of a different art technique each week. Using pencil, paper, and watercolor, students will create original works based on the day's technique, learning concepts such as symmetry, basic color theory, pattern, and more.
January 18 from 10:00 - 11:30 am January 25 from 10:00 - 11:30 am Teaching Artist Jennifer will help students build their art vocabulary through a fun exploration of a different art technique each week. Using pencil, paper, and watercolor, students will create original works based on the day's technique, learning concepts such as
November 30 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm Learn the basics of Punch Needle Rug Hooking: fiber, basic stitch gauges and all the Punch Needle possibilities! Join the class to explore the fiber arts in a new way, using yarn and fabric to create art. Learn the basics of traditional Punch Needle craft and complete a
November 2, 9, 16, & 30 from 5:15 - 8:15 pm Ceramics Open Studio is geared toward ceramicists whose skills are at or above an intermediate level; community members who have previously taken at least one ceramics class at ACE are also welcome. Teaching Artist Sophia will be present to advise on projects. Hone your
November 30 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm What home apothecary is complete without herbal options? This class explores how to identify and use common plants to combat hormonal challenges. Learn what familiar and new herbs can be helpful for cramps/PMS, progesterone/estrogen balancing, anxiety, and menstruation regulation. You will leave class feeling empowered to pursue your
Improve your writing skills and enjoy writing even more! Nancy Knowles offers writing, grant writing, editing, proofreading, and tutoring for private and group sessions.
December 2 from 3:30 - 6:30 pm Learn how to draw tight and paint loose in this impressionist watercolor painting class! Students will learn fundamental face-drawing skills such as proportion, measurement, plumb lines, Reilly rhythms, and value before drawing basic heads and heads with specific likenesses. A watercolor and gouache demonstration follows and then the
SOLD OUT December 6 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Explore your creativity with a monthly sketchbook prompt: a creative challenge for rough sketches or finished works! Engage your creative side in the mediums of your choice by receiving a creative drawing prompt and having the opportunity to share how you met the challenge. You’ll leave
September 27 - December 6: Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm CLASS IS FULL Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! 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
December 7 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Baking and art combine when you make these delicious, eye-catching treats that everyone will enjoy! In this easy baking class, participants learn to make a basic whole-wheat cookie dough (divided into two colors) and form it into candy cane shapes. This is a fun and entertaining way to
December 7 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm This class involves a great whittling project for beginners! Carved Dala horses (traditional in Sweden) are so charming, and Teaching Artist Darcy will show you how to make your own. You’ll create a figurine or an ornament. You will leave class with a carved and painted Dala horse,
December 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Oil pastels are fun and easy to use! Draw along with Teaching Artist Keyla and create a mountain sunset scene. This class is beginner-friendly. Students will explore several techniques using oil pastels and leave class with a finished landscape. All supplies included. Please enter through the 5th Street
SOLD OUT December 9 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm Children will paint and decorate rocks by using stencils and acrylic paint. Teaching Artist Rebecca keeps the activity fun and relaxed while at the same time encouraging children to learn about color, form, and the beauty of nature. All supplies provided. Please enter through the 5th
December 10 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Create special and unique ceramic ornaments for your Christmas tree, decorative winter display, and/or holiday celebrations! While sipping a complimentary beverage, learn how to roll out and carve your very own ceramic ornaments with Teaching Artist Sophia. All supplies included. Please enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching
December 11 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Curious about astrology? Interested in how the ancient myths of the cosmos relate to your own life story? This fun class is perfect for you! Students will explore the twelve zodiac signs in Western astrology and their relationship to the planets, learning the basics of how to read
November 13, 20, December 11, & 18 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm The dynamic nature of watercolor paint makes it a great tool for engaging in the present moment. Students will practice mindfulness while learning simple watercolor techniques by first being invited to share how their minds and bodies are doing. Discussion of and instruction
December 13 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 enhanced to make your fire move and dance with delightful colors. This class is delightful whether you’re adding a fun activity for the winter months or making a
December 14 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Making your own bath bombs is a fun, creative activity that is part chemistry, part art! In this class, students will learn about bath bomb ingredients, regulations, safe usage rates of fragrances, and techniques and they will create colorful donut-shaped bath bombs using a basic recipe. These bath
December 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Looking for some fun gift-wrapping options this holiday season? Hand print your own wrapping paper selecting from a collection of over 300 stamps and learn about furoshiki, a Japanese form of wrapping! You’ll take away three 24”x36” sheets of hand-printed wrapping paper, a reusable wrapping cloth, and up
December 16 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!
December 16 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 16 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint Vincent van Gogh’s beautiful sunflowers using a variety of techniques! No experience necessary. You’ll paint in acrylic alongside Teaching Artist Corrina and enjoy a complimentary beverage while meeting new people and exploring painting in a no-pressure environment. At the end of the evening, you’ll take your amazing
December 17 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Once a month, join your fellow fiber and jewelry artists at Art Center East to brainstorm ideas, have an open discussion, or work on your creations for ACE’s upcoming 7th Annual Fiber Arts & Jewelry Exhibit Living Rural: Poetry in Fiber (February 3 - March 25, 2023).
December 18 from 9:00 - 11:00 am or from 12:00 - 2:00 pm Celebrate the winter solstice with a candlelit tasting of three transformative teas (each served with a light snack pairing!) in the ACE Gallery. You will learn about the Chinese tradition of gong fu: tea brewing while exploring tea more deeply than you
November 13, 20, December 11, & 18 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm The dynamic nature of watercolor paint makes it a great tool for engaging in the present moment. Students will practice mindfulness while learning simple watercolor techniques by first being invited to share how their minds and bodies are doing. Discussion of and instruction
The ACE Writing Project hosts monthly author readings. Enjoy an evening of literary arts and learn about the talent hiding in our backyard!
December 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about six different salts and other bath-safe herbs while creating a relaxing gift for yourself or someone else. Students will leave with five beautifully curated salt and herb bath salts in glass tubes with cork tops. Your bath salt flight makes a thoughtful seasonal gift. All supplies
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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.
HOURS
Monday - Friday: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday: Noon - 4PM
1006 Penn Ave La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541 La Grande, OR 97850
(541) 624-2800
