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June 4 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 to read
June 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Curious about smoke cleansing? Learn about this ancient practice and make your own smoke cleansing bundles in this fascinating class! Working with Teaching Artist Darcy, you’ll learn about trees, shrubs, herbs, and other plants used in smoke cleansing. The natural materials supplied in this class were harvested in
June 7 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!
June 7, 14, 21, & July 12 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
June 9 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
June 10 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
June 10 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teen Wild School is a fun summer program connecting teens with nature through art and ecological investigations. The activities – such as place-based art projects, maker spaces, journaling time, and native plant garden design – encourage young people to express their creativity and individuality. The program provides a
June 16 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
Lush Canvas: A Night with Picasso (Age 21+) June 16 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint abstract portraits in the style of Pablo Picasso 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,
June 17 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
June 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teen Wild School is a fun summer program connecting teens with nature through art and ecological investigations. The activities – such as place-based art projects, maker spaces, journaling time, and native plant garden design – encourage young people to express their creativity and individuality. The program provides a
June 17 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Kenzie in this outdoor class for an introduction to acrylic painting! This fun beginner-friendly class focuses on looking deeply at the relationships between color and space rather than creating realistic subjects. Learning to see the depths of everyday colors (like those found in the sky
June 18 from 9:00 - 10:30 am Learn about the magic of the New Moon through yoga, journaling, and intention setting. This class, open to all levels, will help you connect with your body and your intuition through a gentle yoga flow. You'll gain basic knowledge about how to set intentions with the New Moon.
June 20 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
June 23 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Join Stefanie for story time, followed by hands-on tinkering and learning activities. Students will participate in a picture book read-aloud and then have time to explore the book’s theme with hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities. Children learn best through hands-on exploration and play, and
SOLD OUT June 24 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Teaching Artist Dalton will teach you how to create your own trinket dish set! 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
June 24 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Get inspired to write some poetry! Beautiful paintings by artist Jessica Plattner will be your inspiration and Teaching Artist Amelia will be your guide. No poetry writing experience necessary. Jessica’s paintings, currently on display in ACE’s Main Gallery, are evocative and lyrical in a visual way that
June 30 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Join Stefanie for story time, followed by hands-on tinkering and learning activities. Students will participate in a picture book read-aloud and then have time to explore the book’s theme with hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities. Children learn best through hands-on exploration and play, and
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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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1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
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