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April 4 - June 6 Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm 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 are welcome in
May 4 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm *** Click on upcoming dates to register! May 11 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm May 18 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm May 25 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
April 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm & May 4 from 5:30 - 6:00 pm Sip N' Spin is exactly that! Join Teaching Artist Ryan for a fun and relaxing introduction to the pottery wheel. No prior experience necessary. Students will learn basic throwing skills on the pottery wheel while enjoying complimentary wine. The potter’s
April 4 - June 6 Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm 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 are welcome in
SOLD OUT May 9 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Learn about six different salts and 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 gift. All supplies
May 10, 17, & 24 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,
May 11 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm *** Click on upcoming dates to register! May 18 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm May 25 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
May 12 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
May 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Relax and have fun painting a unique set of two beautiful wine glasses – and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at the same time! You can use ACE’s fun stencils/templates to trace designs on your glasses or bring your own design ideas. No painting or design experience
May 13 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Students 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 migrating birds, earth day, and mushrooms. Students gain knowledge of and appreciation for the natural
May 13 from 12:30 - 2:30 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.
SOLD OUT May 14 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 virtual 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
April 4 - June 6 Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm 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 are welcome in
May 10, 17, & 24 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,
May 18 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm *** Click on upcoming dates to register! May 25 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
May 19 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 May 19 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint trees in the style of Paul Signac 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 May 20 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Create your very own coaster set with Teaching Artist Dalton! Handbuilding ceramic items encourages you to think creatively and critically while you’re building three-dimensional art. And it’s fun, too! No experience is necessary. You’ll become familiar with concepts and technical aspects of sculpture, and create original,
May 21 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Learn about wellness, mindfulness, and new moon cycles through yoga, journaling, and intention-setting. This class, open to all skill and experience levels, will help you connect with your body and mind through a gentle yoga flow. You’ll gain basic knowledge about how to set intentions that help
May 21 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Try your hand at reading and writing poetry! This interactive virtual workshop is designed for writers of all backgrounds. No experience necessary. You’ll explore poetry through written text, spoken word, and collaborative workshop; you’ll draft your own poems using guided prompts. Reading and writing poetry can serve as
April 4 - June 6 Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm 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 are welcome in
May 23 from 6:30 - 8:30 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. Students leave class with three flame-changing pinecones to use as fire starters or as additions to a
May 10, 17, & 24 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,
May 25 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
May 26 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
May 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm & June 1 from 5:30 - 6:00 pm Sip N' Spin is exactly that! Join Teaching Artist Ryan for a fun and relaxing introduction to the pottery wheel. No prior experience necessary. Students will learn basic throwing skills on the pottery wheel while enjoying complimentary wine. The potter’s
April 4 - June 6 Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm 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 are welcome in
May 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm & June 1 from 5:30 - 6:00 pm Sip N' Spin is exactly that! Join Teaching Artist Ryan for a fun and relaxing introduction to the pottery wheel. No prior experience necessary. Students will learn basic throwing skills on the pottery wheel while enjoying complimentary wine. The potter’s
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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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