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September 6, 13, 20, & October 4 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Experience the fun of throwing on a potter’s wheel in this thorough introductory class! You’ll learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more. Teaching Artist Maarten will guide you through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming pots, as well
October 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Grief can be very lonely! The Art Grief Group – an alternative to traditional talk support groups – is a place where you can experience support and express yourself by making art together with others. Talking about grief in the group is supported, but
October 4, 11, 18, 25, & November 1 & 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about and participate in the oral traditions of the American West! Join this fun, six-session class to explore cowboy poetry and its history in depth and experience some of the classic poems. You’ll learn to create dynamic and meaningful
October 6 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm This fun class will put you in a festive mood for the autumn season! Marcia May of Laughing Girl Farm will teach you how to create beautiful centerpieces using dried flowers, seed pods, grains, and more – all arranged in pumpkins! Learn basic structural design of bouquets, color
October 7 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for young children and their caregivers to connect with nature and friends by engaging in hands-on earth science projects, and creating nature-based art. Each class begins with songs and parachute time, followed by reading a picture book based on the
October 4, 11, 18, 25, & November 1 & 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about and participate in the oral traditions of the American West! Join this fun, six-session class to explore cowboy poetry and its history in depth and experience some of the classic poems. You’ll learn to create dynamic and meaningful
October 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 30 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
October 10 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about crystals, stones, and chakras in this great introductory class! You’ll learn about chakras and their crystal/stone correlations from Teaching Artist Darcy, exploring seven chakras plus the soul and earth star chakras. From three different options for each chakra, you’ll pick nine that resonate the most with
October 11, 18, & 25 from 10:00 - 11:30 am Teaching Artist Jennifer helps 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
October 4, 11, 18, 25, & November 1 & 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about and participate in the oral traditions of the American West! Join this fun, six-session class to explore cowboy poetry and its history in depth and experience some of the classic poems. You’ll learn to create dynamic and meaningful
October 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 30 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
October 12 & 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join this fun workshop to explore photography in an informal setting! Being a part of a group practicing photography together – whatever your specific interests or skill levels are – will help you discover a fuller sense of what you’re trying to convey and how to
Lush Canvas: A Night with Monet (Age 21+) October 13 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint water lilies in the style of Claude Monet using a variety of techniques! No experience necessary. You’ll paint in acrylic alongside Teaching Artist Tess and enjoy a complimentary beverage while meeting new people and exploring painting in a fun,
October 13 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for young children and their caregivers to connect with nature and friends by engaging in hands-on earth science projects, and creating nature-based art. Each class begins with songs and parachute time, followed by reading a picture book based on the
October 13, 20, & 27 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teaching Artist Jennifer will help students continue building their art vocabulary using different art techniques and more challenging projects. Students will exercise their drawing skills, applying them to a number of different media including watercolor, printing, and weaving. Students will learn to incorporate ideas such
October 14 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 at Pete’s Pond. Each week brings a different theme such as the art of camouflage, monarch butterfly migration, wild turkeys, ghost animals, and Indigenous art. Students gain knowledge of and
October 14 from 3:00 - 6:00 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. Most of class time will be spent creating your
October 14 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Learn how to introduce yourself in Spanish! In this fun class, you’ll learn how to express basic information about yourself and ask others about themselves. Teaching Artist Sandra will guide you through pragmatic features of the Spanish language and she’ll help you practice them appropriately. Learning to introduce
October 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 30 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
October 17 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Create four beautiful fused glass pendants! This class is a great introduction to the fascinating world of fused glass. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and create four unique pendants that will be picked up after being fired. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies included.
October 11, 18, & 25 from 10:00 - 11:30 am Teaching Artist Jennifer helps 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
October 4, 11, 18, 25, & November 1 & 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about and participate in the oral traditions of the American West! Join this fun, six-session class to explore cowboy poetry and its history in depth and experience some of the classic poems. You’ll learn to create dynamic and meaningful
October 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 30 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
October 20 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!
October 13, 20, & 27 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teaching Artist Jennifer will help students continue building their art vocabulary using different art techniques and more challenging projects. Students will exercise their drawing skills, applying them to a number of different media including watercolor, printing, and weaving. Students will learn to incorporate ideas such
October 21 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm This fun class will put you in a festive mood for the autumn season! Marcia May of Laughing Girl Farm will teach you how to create beautiful centerpieces using dried flowers, seed pods, grains, and more – all arranged in pumpkins! Learn basic structural design of bouquets, color
October 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm & October 28 from 6:00 - 7:00 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
October 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 30 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
October 11, 18, & 25 from 10:00 - 11:30 am Teaching Artist Jennifer helps 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
October 4, 11, 18, 25, & November 1 & 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about and participate in the oral traditions of the American West! Join this fun, six-session class to explore cowboy poetry and its history in depth and experience some of the classic poems. You’ll learn to create dynamic and meaningful
October 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 30 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
October 27 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for young children and their caregivers to connect with nature and friends by engaging in hands-on earth science projects, and creating nature-based art. Each class begins with songs and parachute time, followed by reading a picture book based on the
October 13, 20, & 27 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teaching Artist Jennifer will help students continue building their art vocabulary using different art techniques and more challenging projects. Students will exercise their drawing skills, applying them to a number of different media including watercolor, printing, and weaving. Students will learn to incorporate ideas such
October 28 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
October 28 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 at Pete’s Pond. Each week brings a different theme such as the art of camouflage, monarch butterfly migration, wild turkeys, ghost animals, and Indigenous art. Students gain knowledge of and
October 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 30 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
November 1, 8, & 15 from 10:00 - 11:30 am Teaching Artist Jennifer helps 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
October 4, 11, 18, 25, & November 1 & 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about and participate in the oral traditions of the American West! Join this fun, six-session class to explore cowboy poetry and its history in depth and experience some of the classic poems. You’ll learn to create dynamic and meaningful
November 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, & 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Expand your ceramics skills and express yourself through clay! Build upon the basics of hand building and wheel-thrown projects. Teaching Artist Michael’s thorough teaching is set within the context of just having fun! This class is for ceramics enthusiasts whose skills are
November 3, 10, & 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teaching Artist Jennifer will help students continue building their art vocabulary using different art techniques and more challenging projects. Students will exercise their drawing skills, applying them to a number of different media including watercolor, printing, and weaving. Students will learn to incorporate ideas such
November 4 from 10:00 - 11:00 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for young children and their caregivers to connect with nature and friends by engaging in hands-on earth science projects, and creating nature-based art. Each class begins with songs and parachute time, followed by reading a picture book based on 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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PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
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