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August 28 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm Create an intention calendar with watercolor paints and pens to help you stay motivated! Identify (and share, if you wish) a personal goal and create your own beautiful year-long calendar with the instructor’s guidance. You’ll soon be motivated to keep yourself on a better track towards your selected
SOLD OUT August 29 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A picture is worth a thousand words and your imagination is worth trillions! Explore creative writing and storytelling in this workshop, first examining images provided by the instructor and then developing the story that the pictures tell. We’ll look at the images as a group
August 30 | 5:00 - 8:00pm September 6 | 5:00 - 8:00pm September 13 | 5:00 - 8:00pm September 20 | 5:00 - 8:00pm Ceramics Open Studio is geared toward ceramicists whose skills are at or above an intermediate level; community members who have previously taken or are currently enrolled in at least one ceramics class at ACE
September 1 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm September 8 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm September 15 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm September 22 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Ceramics Open Studio is geared toward ceramicists whose skills are at or above an intermediate level; community members who have previously taken or are currently enrolled
September 2 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Come play, experiment, and learn how to do art! Children will be given brief and simple instructions on the project of the day. This might include acrylic painting, decorating a card, making fruit and/or vegetable prints, or painting wood. We’ll use kid-safe acrylic paint with a variety of
SOLD OUT September 2 from 12:00 - 3:00 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
September 3 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm Create an intention calendar with watercolor paints and pens to help you stay motivated! Identify (and share, if you wish) a personal goal and create your own beautiful year-long calendar with the instructor’s guidance. You’ll soon be motivated to keep yourself on a better track towards your selected
September 3 from 2:30 - 5:30 pm Learn to sew! This fun class teaches you the basics of sewing with techniques you’ll be able to use for years to come. We’ll be making a pillowcase that you may want to give as a gift (or perhaps keep for yourself)! At the end of class, you’ll
SOLD OUT September 4 & 18 from 1:30 - 3:30pm Writing a script can seem very daunting but learning the fundamentals of playwriting can help! Expand your playwriting skills by exploring proper formatting of a theatrical script, story elements needed/expected in theater, and stories you intend to tell. You’ll write, share, and edit your script
SOLD OUT September 27 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Watercolors are a safe and fun medium for kids and this class encourages creative exploration and experimentation with an emphasis on enjoying the process and celebrating multiple outcomes. Students will spend the majority of the time working on their paintings and will have an opportunity to
SOLD OUT September 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Upcycling, slow-stitching, quilting, painting, oh my! Students will learn how to upcycle fabric scraps into abstract fiber art pieces by utilizing a variety of traditional handiwork techniques. This class will bend and push traditional techniques and inspire abstract, free flowing projects. Students
September 9 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 a picture book based on the theme of the
September 9 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm A moon calendar is a work of art and a record of a specific time in your life. You’ll learn to make a 31-day moon phase template, discussing possible uses of the calendar, and receive a watercolor painting demonstration. The majority of class time will be spent
September 9 from 3:30 - 5:30 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 will create colorful donut-shaped bath bombs using a basic recipe. These bath treats
SOLD OUT September 10 from 9:00 - 11:00 am Turn nature into art! Kids will head outside to gather natural materials such as leaves, roots, flowers, pine cones, etc., then create their own unique images with kid-safe mediums. We’ll make the prints with ink pads, felt tip markers, and acrylic paint. Students leave with beautiful
September 10 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Students will create nature-based art using a variety of mediums, engage in hands-on science, and explore the outdoors in this fun class at Pete's Pond. Each week brings a different theme such as the art of camouflage, monarch migration, wild turkeys, ghost animals, and Indigenous art. Students
September 10 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm Save money and eat better bread! You will make a loaf of sourdough bread from start to almost-finish (you will take your shaped dough home to bake the next day). Along the way, you will learn about starter management, flour selection, mixing and dough development, shaping, and baking
SOLD OUT September 10 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm This class teaches quilting students of all skill levels to make a beautiful quilt! Learn a fun, fast, and easy way to make a lovely 36” square quilt top to use as a wall hanging or baby blanket, for example. You’ll learn a basic block that
SOLD OUT September 10 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Children will enjoy the beautiful setting at Pete’s Pond – one mile south of La Grande Middle School – while painting/decorating rocks with acrylic paint. Teaching Artist Rebecca keeps the activity fun and relaxed while at the same time encouraging children to learn about color, form,
SOLD OUT September 11 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm An easy to follow introduction to embroidery and the beautiful world of fiber art. Students will learn and explore introductory embroidery skills to create their own designs, making simple autumn leaves and foliage. Teaching Artist Sabryna will teach you the basic stitches necessary to bring
SOLD OUT September 11 from 1:00 - 4:00 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
SOLD OUT September 14 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Take your study of astrology to the next level in this class that moves you beyond the basics of your birth chart! Astrological birth charts are a medium for creative connection, personal storytelling, reflection, and discovery. We’ll explore various aspects of birth charts, including outer
SOLD OUT September 14 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 15 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm Discover After School is an after-school program engaging middle school students in community activities that encourage connecting with nature through ecological investigations. The activities – such as place-based art projects, maker spaces, journaling time, and photography – help youth express their own stories. The program provides a safe,
September 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm In this exciting class, Teaching Artist Chris will lead you in instructed intensive drawing from a posed model! A drawing “marathon” helps you learn to articulate and capture the human figure within set limits on time, medium, and perspective. Artists learn to render figures from memory; here we’ll
September 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!
September 16 from 3:00 - 6:00 pm Join this class to learn about embroidery and the beautiful world of fiber art! You’ll learn and explore introductory embroidery skills to create your own designs, making simple autumn leaves and foliage. Teaching Artist Sabryna will teach you the basic stitches necessary to bring your artistic designs to
September 17 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm A picture is worth a thousand words and your imagination is worth trillions! Explore creative writing and storytelling in this workshop, first examining images provided by the instructor and then developing the story that the pictures tell you. We’ll look at the images as a group and
September 17 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm If you’ve already taken the introductory-level Macramé and Mimosas class, join Modern Macramé and take your skills to the next level! Participants in this workshop will learn more advanced macramé techniques and create their own wall hangings. All supplies included. Please enter through the 5th Street door.
Join community members for an evening of stories related to the theme of “home”! Art Center East is hosting a pop-up community conversation on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7 PM at The Local, 1508 Adams Ave. This event is free with donations encouraged. Light refreshments, including ice cream and beer, will be available for purchase.
September 18 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Making block prints is simple, fun, and very satisfying! We will carve creative images on linoleum blocks, then print them onto a set of greeting cards. You’ll take your block home afterwards so you can continue printing the unique image on cards or stationery for years to come!
SOLD OUT September 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Let’s use craft to engage the wider community through art! The class begins with guided group brainstorming to come up with a message. Each student then creates a number of letters in the message, crafting bunting by using painter’s tape, acrylic paint, and watercolors. The class
September 22 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm Discover After School is an after-school program engaging middle school students in community activities that encourage connecting with nature through ecological investigations. The activities – such as place-based art projects, maker spaces, journaling time, and photography – help youth express their own stories. The program provides a safe,
SOLD OUT September 22 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
September 23 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 a picture book based on the theme of the
SOLD OUT September 23 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm Paint autumn flowers in acrylic using a variety of painting techniques! All skill levels are welcome. You’ll paint alongside Teaching Artist Sophia and sip a complimentary beverage. Meet new people, explore painting in a zero-pressure environment, and take your amazing painting home. All supplies included. Please
In the spirit of celebrating and supporting the gifts of our watershed, the Grande Ronde Model Watershed and Wallowa Whitman National Forest are hosting the Grande Ronde Watershed Public Lands Day at Bird Track Springs Restoration Site along the Grande Ronde River. To participate, please RSVP by clicking on this link and filling out the form. The public is invited to engage in hands-on
September 24 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Students will create nature-based art using a variety of mediums, engage in hands-on science, and explore the outdoors in this fun class at Pete's Pond. Each week brings a different theme such as the art of camouflage, monarch migration, wild turkeys, ghost animals, and Indigenous art. Students
September 24 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).
SOLD OUT September 24 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn the basics of macramé and create your own handmade plant hanger to take home. Learn fun new skills, and at the same time enjoy some good conversation and cocktails! All supplies included. Please enter through the 5th Street door.
SOLD OUT September 24 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm A macramé class just for young people! Come learn the basics and make a keychain or bookmark to take home with you. It’s fun to get together and learn something new. All supplies included. Please enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching Artist: Katie Hall
SOLD OUT September 25 & October 5 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Learn how to use familiar and new herbs to heal from within and gain confidence about your personal health! Teaching Artist Mary will share information about plant medicine knowledge and teach students how to make their own tinctures and infused oils. Other topics:
SOLD OUT September 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 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 will create colorful donut-shaped bath bombs using a basic recipe. These
SOLD OUT September 27, 28, & 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm There’s more to storytelling and theatre than just acting – learn to design the perfect setting for your favorite fairy tale! Students will learn about theatrical design elements, draw a preliminary set design, and then build a diorama with materials they can find
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
SOLD OUT September 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Preserve the summer’s bounty! With a simple brine recipe, fresh produce, and your creativity to guide you, you can turn almost anything from your garden (or the farmers market) into tasty pickles that will keep for months in the fridge – no canning necessary. We’ll cover
SOLD OUT September 28 from 1:30 - 4:30 pm Try your hand at reading and writing poetry! This interactive workshop is designed for writers of all backgrounds. Students will explore poetry through written text, spoken word and collaborative workshop. Reading and writing poetry can serve as a creative outlet, therapeutic activity, and/or literary art. You
September 27, 28, & 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm There’s more to storytelling and theatre than just acting – learn to design the perfect setting for your favorite fairy tale! Students will learn about theatrical design elements, draw a preliminary set design, and then build a diorama with materials they can find at home.
September 29 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm Discover After School is an after-school program engaging middle school students in community activities that encourage connecting with nature through ecological investigations. The activities – such as place-based art projects, maker spaces, journaling time, and photography – help youth express their own stories. The program provides a safe,
September 30 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm Making block prints is simple, fun, and very rewarding! We will carve creative images on linoleum blocks, then print them onto a set of greeting cards or a framable piece. Participants take their block home and can continue printing the unique image on cards or stationery for years
October 1 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Support your favorite nonprofit organization by learning to write a grant! Participants will learn how to gather information typical to writing grant proposals, put together a project description and budget, produce need and rationale language that tugs at funders’ heart strings, and locate appropriate Oregon grant makers.
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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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Saturday: Noon - 4PM
1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
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541-624-2800
