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SOLD OUT July 31 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Enjoy meditative movement and stretching on Sunday afternoons! Participants will use the breath to better connect with and relax the body
August 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Adult Beginning Ballet students will explore beginning ballet techniques focussed on using ballet as a well-balanced physical practice that
August 2 | 5:00 - 8:00pm August 9 | 5:00 - 8:00pm August 16 | 5:00 - 8:00pm August 23 | 5:00 - 8:00pm Ceramics Open Studio is geared toward ceramicists whose skills are
August 3 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm Curious about astrology and eager to learn more? Perhaps you know your sun sign but are confused about the rest of the planets?
August 4 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for students entering grades 3-6. Children will connect with nature and friends, create nature-based art
SOLD OUT August 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Think you’re quick-witted and able to make things up on the spot? Join this fun weekly group
August 4 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm August 11 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm August 18 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm August 25 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Ceramics
SOLD OUT August 4, 11, & 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Learn the basic techniques and materials of drawing! Class activities are based on the seven elements of art:
August 5 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.
SOLD OUT August 5 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
August 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm Adult Beginning Ballet students will explore beginning ballet techniques focussed on using ballet as a well-balanced physical practice that
SOLD OUT August 6 & 7 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm This class introduces students to Indigenous beadwork art and its significance and importance. You’ll learn traditional skills incorporated
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.
SOLD OUT August 7 & 21 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
August 7 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Enjoy meditative movement and stretching on Sunday afternoons! Participants will use the breath to better connect with and relax the body in a
September 10 from 10:00 - 11:30 am 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
August 8 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
October 21 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm Come play, experiment, and learn how to do art! Children will be given brief and simple instructions on the project of the day.
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
SOLD OUT August 9, 16, 23, & 30 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm 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
SOLD OUT August 9, 16, 23, & 30 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm The dynamic nature of watercolor paint makes it a great tool for engaging in the present moment.
SOLD OUT August 9 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm This fun class is designed for the absolute “never touched a paint brush” beginner! Acrylic painting can seem tricky when you’re
Guided by our imaginations, we will explore how our bodies move through space to tell stories and create characters on stage. Kids will engage their voices and bodies as they make sounds, speak, jump, imagine, pretend, and act.
August 10, 17, 24, 31 & September 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Would you like to explore specific pottery forms, throwing and glazing techniques, and/or improve your overall ceramic
This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for students entering grades 3-6. Children will connect with nature and friends, create nature-based art using a variety of mediums, and engage in hands-on science (native plant identification, water quality monitoring, etc.).
August 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
August 13 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Support your favorite nonprofit organization by learning to write a grant! Participants will learn how to gather information typical to writing grant
August 13 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
August 14 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm A moon calendar is a work of art and a record of a specific time in your life. You’ll learn to make
August 14 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Enjoy meditative movement and stretching on Sunday afternoons! Participants will use the breath to better connect with and relax the body in a
SOLD OUT August 15, 16, & 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Create the perfect costume for your favorite toy! Students will learn about costume design elements, draw/paint a preliminary
SOLD OUT August 16, 23, & 30 from 6:00 - 7:00 am Start your day with morning Pilates to promote flexibility, strength and mobility! This virtual class will guide you
August 18 from 9:00 - 11:00 am Let’s use craft to engage the wider community through art! The class begins with guided group brainstorming to come up with a message.
August 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
August 19 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Children will enjoy the beautiful setting at Pete’s Pond – one mile south of La Grande Middle School – while painting/decorating rocks
Join Art Center East at the annual Cove Cherry Fair where we’ll have a youth activity celebrating the beauty of summer in Northeast Oregon. The family-friendly fair includes a fun
August 20 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Enjoy writing outdoors on a summer morning! Participants will work with writing prompts and sample poems to develop and shape language. Participants
August 21 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Enjoy meditative movement and stretching on Sunday afternoons! Participants will use the breath to better connect with and relax the body in a
SOLD OUT August 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm A picture is worth a thousand words and your imagination is worth trillions! Explore creative writing and storytelling in this class,
August 24 from 12:00 - 2:00 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
SOLD OUT August 25 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm Learn how to design and string a beautiful beaded necklace or bracelet with expert guidance and tips from Teaching Artist Sharry!
August 26 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.
August 26 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm Paint a sunflower in the style of Vincent van Gogh! You’ll paint alongside Teaching Artist Sophia, and all skill levels welcome! Sip a
SOLD OUT August 27 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Do you have a beautiful family heirloom or favorite piece of beaded jewelry that needs repair? In these workshops, you’ll
August 27 from 11:00 am - 3:00 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out and let us know. Thank you for your ongoing support.
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
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541-624-2800
