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Improve your writing skills and enjoy writing even more! Nancy Knowles offers writing, grant writing, editing, proofreading, and tutoring for private and group sessions.
November 1 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 with a
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
October 18 & 25 and November 1 & 8 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm Learn the basics of the mandolin's design, essential techniques for starting out, and two or three fun songs! Learn how to hold the instrument and the pick, three or four useful chords, and the melody to a few classic songs. We’ll
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 2 & 9 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: medicinal properties of
November 3 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Do you have a beautiful family heirloom or favorite piece of beaded jewelry that needs repair? In these workshops, you’ll learn how to repair your own jewelry while learning about this ancient craft. Standard tools and supplies for repairing your piece of jewelry are included. Supplies required for
October 27 and November 3, 10, & 17 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
November 3 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm & November 7 from 5:30 - 6:00 pm Create four beautiful fused glass pendants! This class is a great introduction to the fascinating world of fused glass. You will learn the elements of fused glass design and create four unique pendants. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies
November 4 from 4:00 - 7:00 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, and learn how to stitch simple lettering for customized holiday napkins or gifts! Teaching Artist Sabryna will teach you the basic stitches
November 5 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Join this class for a memorable, positive day of improving your painting skills and enjoying watercolors even more than you already do! Teaching Artist Paul will have still life materials on hand for you to paint from but feel free to bring your own material, photograph, or
November 5 from 5:00 - 7:00 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 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 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 and as individuals.
November 6 from 3:30 - 6:30 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 planets, aspects and
November 7 from 12:00 - 3:00 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, and learn how to stitch simple lettering for customized holiday napkins or gifts! Teaching Artist Sabryna will teach you the basic
November 3 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm & November 7 from 5:30 - 6:00 pm Create four beautiful fused glass pendants! This class is a great introduction to the fascinating world of fused glass. You will learn the elements of fused glass design and create four unique pendants. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies
November 8, 9, & 10 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 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
October 18 & 25 and November 1 & 8 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm Learn the basics of the mandolin's design, essential techniques for starting out, and two or three fun songs! Learn how to hold the instrument and the pick, three or four useful chords, and the melody to a few classic songs. We’ll
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 2 & 9 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: medicinal properties of
November 8, 9, & 10 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.
November 8, 9, & 10 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.
October 27 and November 3, 10, & 17 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
SOLD OUT November 11 from 11:00 am - 1:00 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
SOLD OUT November 11 from 2:00 - 5:00 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
November 11 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm Paint an Oregon aspen grove scene in acrylic using a variety of techniques! No experience necessary. You’ll paint alongside Teaching Artist Sophia 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
November 12 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
SOLD OUT November 12 from 10:00 am - 1:00 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
SOLD OUT November 12 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
SOLD OUT November 12 from 3:00 - 6:00 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
November 13 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
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
November 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Ever wanted to make your very own paper? Now’s the perfect time to learn! In this class, you’ll learn step-by-step how to make your own recycled paper. Give paper new life by adding in poppy seeds, making it plantable! All supplies included. Please enter through the 5th Street
November 15 from 4:00 - 6:00 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 project –
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
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
October 27 and November 3, 10, & 17 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
November 18 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!
November 19 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 November 19 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 November 19 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 November 19 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm Create special and unique ceramic ornaments for your Christmas tree, decorative winter display, and/or holiday celebrations! Join Teaching Artists Sophia and Abigail following ACE’s Handmade Holidays Makers Market and create your very own ornaments. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All supplies
SOLD OUT November 20 from 10:00 - 11:00 am 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,
November 20 from 10:00 am - 1:00 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 will
November 20 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Turn nature into art! Kids will head outside at ACE 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
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
November 22 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Learn how to design and string a beautiful beaded necklace or bracelet with expert guidance and tips from Teaching Artist Sharry! You’ll learn techniques and tricks for creating a jewelry piece that will bring you joy for years to come. No experience is necessary. Sharry will guide you
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
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 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
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.
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
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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
541-624-2800
