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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.
SOLD OUT September 4 & 18 from 1:30 - 3:30pm Writing a script can seem very daunting but learning the fundamentals of playwriting can help! Expand your playwriting skills by
SOLD OUT September 27 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Watercolors are a safe and fun medium for kids and this class encourages creative exploration and experimentation with an emphasis on
SOLD OUT September 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Upcycling, slow-stitching, quilting, painting, oh my! Students will learn how to upcycle fabric scraps into abstract fiber
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
September 9 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm A moon calendar is a work of art and a record of a specific time in your life. You’ll learn to make
September 9 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm Making your own bath bombs is a fun, creative activity that is part chemistry, part art! In this class, students will learn about
SOLD OUT September 10 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
September 10 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
September 10 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm Save money and eat better bread! You will make a loaf of sourdough bread from start to almost-finish (you will take your shaped
SOLD OUT September 10 from 12:00 - 5:00 pm This class teaches quilting students of all skill levels to make a beautiful quilt! Learn a fun, fast, and easy way
SOLD OUT September 10 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm Children will enjoy the beautiful setting at Pete’s Pond – one mile south of La Grande Middle School – while painting/decorating
SOLD OUT September 11 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm An easy to follow introduction to embroidery and the beautiful world of fiber art. Students will learn and explore introductory
SOLD OUT September 11 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Curious about astrology? Interested in how the ancient myths of the cosmos relate to your own life story? This fun class
SOLD OUT September 14 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Take your study of astrology to the next level in this class that moves you beyond the basics of your
SOLD OUT September 14 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
September 15 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
September 15 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm In this exciting class, Teaching Artist Chris will lead you in instructed intensive drawing from a posed model! A drawing “marathon” helps you
September 16 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
September 16 from 3:00 - 6:00 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
September 17 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 workshop, first
September 17 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
Join community members for an evening of stories related to the theme of “home”! Art Center East is hosting a pop-up community conversation on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 7 PM
September 18 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Making block prints is simple, fun, and very satisfying! We will carve creative images on linoleum blocks, then print them onto a set
SOLD OUT September 20 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Let’s use craft to engage the wider community through art! The class begins with guided group brainstorming to come up with
September 22 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
SOLD OUT September 22 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Oil pastels are fun and easy to use! Draw along with Teaching Artist Keyla and create a mountain sunset scene. This
September 23 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
SOLD OUT September 23 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm Paint autumn flowers in acrylic using a variety of painting techniques! All skill levels are welcome. You’ll paint alongside Teaching Artist
In the spirit of celebrating and supporting the gifts of our watershed, the Grande Ronde Model Watershed and Wallowa Whitman National Forest are hosting the Grande Ronde Watershed Public Lands Day at Bird Track Springs Restoration Site along the Grande Ronde River. To participate, please RSVP by clicking on this link and filling out the form. The public is invited to engage in hands-on
September 24 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
September 24 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
SOLD OUT September 24 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.
SOLD OUT September 24 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
SOLD OUT September 25 & October 5 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:
SOLD OUT September 26 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Making your own bath bombs is a fun, creative activity that is part chemistry, part art! In this class, students will
SOLD OUT September 27, 28, & 29 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm There’s more to storytelling and theatre than just acting – learn to design the perfect setting for your
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
SOLD OUT September 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Preserve the summer’s bounty! With a simple brine recipe, fresh produce, and your creativity to guide you, you can turn almost anything from your garden (or the farmers market) into tasty pickles that will keep for months in the fridge – no canning necessary. We’ll cover
SOLD OUT September 28 from 1:30 - 4:30 pm Try your hand at reading and writing poetry! This interactive workshop is designed for writers of all backgrounds. Students will explore
September 27, 28, & 29 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
September 29 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
September 30 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 a set
October 1 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Support your favorite nonprofit organization by learning to write a grant! Participants will learn how to gather information typical to writing grant
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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.
HOURS
Monday - Friday: 10AM - 4PM
Saturday: Noon - 4PM
1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
[email protected]
541-624-2800
