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February 1 from 10:00 - 11:30 am February 15 from 10:00 - 11:30 am February 22 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
February 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm This class offers novice knitters a weekly opportunity to learn a new craft or brush up on a skill they may have set aside – it’s an open forum for beginner and intermediate knitters to develop and refine their skills. Students will learn the
February 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Ceramics Open Studio is for ceramics enthusiasts 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 Leah will be present to advise on projects. Hone your
SOLD OUT February 5 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. Teaching Artist Sabryna will teach you the basic stitches necessary to bring your artistic designs to life and you’ll
February 5 from 1:00 - 4:00 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
February 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, & 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Express yourself through clay and have lots of fun! Learn the basics of hand building and wheel-thrown projects. Teaching Artist Michael’s thorough teaching is set within the context of just having fun! No experience necessary. All supplies included. Please enter through the
SOLD OUT February 7 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
SOLD OUT February 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 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
February 10 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint lilies in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe 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 fun, no-pressure environment. At the end of the evening, you’ll
February 11 from 10:00 am - 1:00 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. You’ll learn the basics of traditional Punch Needle craft and
February 11 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm Learn about herbal options that complete your home apothecary! Plants can be helpful for minor cuts, bruises, scrapes, and burns. This class teaches you how to identify and use common plants to address minor first aid concerns. Students will learn how to use familiar and new herbs to
SOLD OUT February 12 from 12:00 - 3:00 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
SOLD OUT February 12 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Join this class to learn about embroidery and the beautiful world of fiber art! You’ll learn and explore introductory embroidery skills
SOLD OUT February 15 & 22 and March 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Add to your basic guitar skills by taking this fun group class! As a participant in this group you should already have some ease with forming and changing a few basic chords, and be able to play
February 16 & 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Students and Teaching Artist Ryan will come together in this poetry workshop to read, write, and share poetry. Beginner/intermediate level. Poetry reading/writing, collaborative writing, and working with writing prompts will be our focus. The class is a laid back setting for creating connections and exchanging ideas.
February 17 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!
SOLD OUT February 17 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.
February 18 from 10:00 - 11:30 am In this class children will have fun learning about themselves and others through art! Topics will include self-portraits that help children understand that everyone is similar yet different and that differences can be beautiful. Arts experiences are essential for development and growth in self expression. Teaching Artist Cambree
February 18 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).
February 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Join Teaching Artists Meghan Ballard and Amanda Welch for this fundraiser class for the youth Wild Preschool and Wild School programs. Participants will sip evergreen elderberry chai tea and hot toddies, learn about native plants at Pete’s Pond, and create cyanotype herbariums. Participants will also learn the medicinal
February 19 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
SOLD OUT February 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Darcy for a fun ice dyeing experience! Students will use ice to dye a 100% cotton zippered canvas pouch that is screen-printed by BirdMafia. Select a fern or snake screen print and choose from eight different colors for dyeing. The class is a
SOLD OUT February 25 from 10:00 - 11:00 am 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.
February 25 from 3:00 - 4:00 pm Children will paint and decorate rocks by using stencils and acrylic paint. Teaching Artist Cambree 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 Street door.
March 3 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint a still life in the style of Henri Matisse 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 fun, no-pressure environment. At the end of the
SOLD OUT March 4 from 2:00 - 3:00 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
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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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1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
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