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March 3 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint a still life in the style of Henri Matisse 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
SOLD OUT March 4 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm What home apothecary is complete without herbal options? This class explores how to identify and use common plants to combat hormonal challenges. Learn what familiar and new herbs can be helpful for cramps/PMS, progesterone/estrogen balancing, anxiety, and menstruation regulation. You will leave class feeling empowered
March 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, & 23 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
SOLD OUT March 7 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm This class seeks to celebrate the little things! Explore your spirituality and creativity by making small items that can foster hope, gratitude, and joy in your daily life. Teaching Artists Laura and Leah believe that when we center our lives around reflection and gratitude, we’re able
March 8, 15, & 22 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,
SOLD OUT March 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Darcy for a fun ice dyeing experience! Students will use ice to dye a 100% cotton zippered canvas pouch that is screen-printed by BirdMafia. Select a fern or snake screen print and choose from eight different colors for dyeing. The class is a
March 10 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
March 10, 17, 24, & 31 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Ceramics Open Studio is for ceramics enthusiasts whose skills are at or above an intermediate level; community members who have previously taken at least one ceramics class at ACE are also welcome. Teaching Artist Leah will be present to advise on projects. Hone your
March 11 from 10:00 - 11:30 am In this class children will have fun learning about themselves and others through art! Topics will include self-portraits that help children understand that everyone is similar yet different and that differences can be beautiful. Arts experiences are essential for development and growth in self expression. Teaching Artist Cambree
March 14 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm This class seeks to celebrate the little things! Explore your spirituality and creativity by making small items that can foster hope, gratitude, and joy in your daily life. Teaching Artists Laura and Leah believe that when we center our lives around reflection and gratitude, we’re able to be
March 17 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!
March 18 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
March 18 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Children will paint and decorate rocks by using stencils and acrylic paint. Teaching Artist Cambree keeps the activity fun and relaxed while at the same time encouraging children to learn about color, form, and the beauty of nature. All supplies provided. Please enter through the 5th Street door.
March 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 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 small project.
SOLD OUT March 19 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
March 21 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm This class seeks to celebrate the little things! Explore your spirituality and creativity by making small items that can foster hope, gratitude, and joy in your daily life. Teaching Artists Laura and Leah believe that when we center our lives around reflection and gratitude, we’re able to be
March 24 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
March 25 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
March 25 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Create your own ceramic wind chimes 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
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.
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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
