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March 28 from 6:30 - 8:30 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
March 31 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm Making block prints is simple, fun, and very rewarding! Using a stencil or freehand drawing, you’ll carve tulips on linoleum blocks, then print them onto a set of greeting cards and/or a framable piece of paper. Teaching Artist Corrina makes the basics of printmaking fun! No experience necessary.
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
April 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Create your own fused glass art! You’ll learn the basics: how to plan patterns, cut and grind glass, accessorize with frit, use stringers, and fuse. No experience necessary. Art gives everyone so much to discuss and appreciate, and fused glass art is especially beautiful.
April 7 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
April 8 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Create your own ceramic flower pot 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, functional artwork.
SOLD OUT April 9 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
April 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, & 27 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
April 12, 19, & 26 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,
April 14 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 April 14 from 6:00 - 8:00 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
April 15 from 11:30 - 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 proposals, put together a project description and budget, produce need and rationale language that tugs at funders’ heart strings, and locate appropriate Oregon grant makers. Participants
April 16 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Try your hand at reading and writing poetry! This interactive 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 a
April 18 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Create a beautiful, double-sided ocean drum! It’s filled with glass beads that mimic the sound of the ocean when played with peaceful intent. Teaching Artist Darcy leads you through all the steps to make a drum with a maple hoop and double-sided hide. Note: this class uses real
April 20 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm *** Click on upcoming dates to register! April 27 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm May 4 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm 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
April 21 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
April 21 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint white flowers 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,
April 22 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
SOLD OUT April 23 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
April 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Interested in crystal grids? Don’t know what they are? Enroll in this intro. class to learn about the meanings of crystals, their uses and shape differences, and gain the confidence to work with crystals daily. This class is a hands-on experience for students to learn about two different
April 27 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm *** Click on upcoming dates to register! May 4 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm 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
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 29 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm This class will be a memorable, positive day of improving your drawing skills and enjoying pastels even more than you already do! Teaching Artist Paul will have still life materials on hand for you to paint from but do feel free to bring your own material, photograph,
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
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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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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
