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December 1, 3, 8, & 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Poetry: what are the rules, what is the structure, how do you know if your poetry is good or not? Join Teaching Artist Bill for this four-session exploration of “bad” poetry! In these four sessions, there are no rules about spelling, punctuation, grammar, spacing,
December 1, 3, 8, & 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Poetry: what are the rules, what is the structure, how do you know if your poetry is good or not? Join Teaching Artist Bill for this four-session exploration of “bad” poetry! In these four sessions, there are no rules about spelling, punctuation, grammar, spacing,
December 1, 3, 8, & 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Poetry: what are the rules, what is the structure, how do you know if your poetry is good or not? Join Teaching Artist Bill for this four-session exploration of “bad” poetry! In these four sessions, there are no rules about spelling, punctuation, grammar, spacing,
November 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Patrick and learn skills that foster an appreciation of nature through poetry! You’ll practice concentrating on the small aspects of nature, such as an individual animal or plant, species, or habitat type. Patrick will encourage you to explore by emphasizing the
November 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Patrick and learn skills that foster an appreciation of nature through poetry! You’ll practice concentrating on the small aspects of nature, such as an individual animal or plant, species, or habitat type. Patrick will encourage you to explore by emphasizing the
November 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Patrick and learn skills that foster an appreciation of nature through poetry! You’ll practice concentrating on the small aspects of nature, such as an individual animal or plant, species, or habitat type. Patrick will encourage you to explore by emphasizing the
November 1, 8, 15, & 22 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Patrick and learn skills that foster an appreciation of nature through poetry! You’ll practice concentrating on the small aspects of nature, such as an individual animal or plant, species, or habitat type. Patrick will encourage you to explore by emphasizing the
October 22, 23, 24, 28, & 29 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm Your child can explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment during our Youth Open Art Studio sessions that are open to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade! Students younger than six are welcome with adult supervision. A variety of art
October 22, 23, 24, 28, & 29 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm Your child can explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment during our Youth Open Art Studio sessions that are open to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade! Students younger than six are welcome with adult supervision. A variety of art
October 11, 18, & 25 from 9:00 - 10:30 am Give your child the tools to be a confident and empowered young community member! In this three-session class, each student will explore a topic they feel is important for adults to understand with the aim of speaking about it in public. Teaching Artist Rikki will
October 22, 23, 24, 28, & 29 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm Your child can explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment during our Youth Open Art Studio sessions that are open to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade! Students younger than six are welcome with adult supervision. A variety of art
October 22, 23, 24, 28, & 29 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm Your child can explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment during our Youth Open Art Studio sessions that are open to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade! Students younger than six are welcome with adult supervision. A variety of art
October 22, 23, 24, 28, & 29 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm Your child can explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment during our Youth Open Art Studio sessions that are open to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade! Students younger than six are welcome with adult supervision. A variety of art
October 11, 18, & 25 from 9:00 - 10:30 am Give your child the tools to be a confident and empowered young community member! In this three-session class, each student will explore a topic they feel is important for adults to understand with the aim of speaking about it in public. Teaching Artist Rikki will
October 11, 18, & 25 from 9:00 - 10:30 am Give your child the tools to be a confident and empowered young community member! In this three-session class, each student will explore a topic they feel is important for adults to understand with the aim of speaking about it in public. Teaching Artist Rikki will
June 7 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and June 22 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The natural world is filled with inspiration! From the life cycle of a dandelion to the geological journey of a mountain, metaphors surround us. This is why so many poets through time have claimed natural landscapes as their creative
June 7 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and June 22 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm The natural world is filled with inspiration! From the life cycle of a dandelion to the geological journey of a mountain, metaphors surround us. This is why so many poets through time have claimed natural landscapes as their creative
May 4 & 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 am In today's competitive publishing landscape, authors and aspiring writers need a solid understanding of publishing contracts and book deals to navigate the complexities of the industry successfully. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with Teaching Artist John Sibley Williams, a poet, teacher, and editor! In these
Little Pinecones Book Club (Ages 0-5) FREE! April 11 from 9:00 - 10:00 am May 9 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Teaching Artist Rikki Jo Hickey takes children ages 0-5 on a fun exploration of topics through story time and an art activity! Children build skills and resiliency through books and tactile-kinesthetic art activities,
May 4 & 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 am In today's competitive publishing landscape, authors and aspiring writers need a solid understanding of publishing contracts and book deals to navigate the complexities of the industry successfully. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with Teaching Artist John Sibley Williams, a poet, teacher, and editor! In these
Comic Creation Cornerstone (Ages 8-12) FREE April 10, 17, & 24 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm Join us for an exciting three-session class all about creating your very own comic! In the first session, you’ll dive into the world of comics with Teaching Artist Sarah, who will show you how to script your story using
Comic Creation Cornerstone (Ages 8-12) FREE April 10, 17, & 24 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm Join us for an exciting three-session class all about creating your very own comic! In the first session, you’ll dive into the world of comics with Teaching Artist Sarah, who will show you how to script your story using
Little Pinecones Book Club (Ages 0-5) FREE! April 11 from 9:00 - 10:00 am May 9 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Teaching Artist Rikki Jo Hickey takes children ages 0-5 on a fun exploration of topics through story time and an art activity! Children build skills and resiliency through books and tactile-kinesthetic art activities,
Comic Creation Cornerstone (Ages 8-12) FREE April 10, 17, & 24 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm Join us for an exciting three-session class all about creating your very own comic! In the first session, you’ll dive into the world of comics with Teaching Artist Sarah, who will show you how to script your story using
April 6 & 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Are you interested in organizing your poetry into a chapbook or poetry manuscript? Are you working toward journal and book publication? Join this intensive workshop with poet, teacher, and editor John Sibley Williams! You’ll go from inspiration to publication, learning different ways to begin compiling a
March 1 & 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm When someone we love has died, expressing our shattered hearts can seem impossible. Words often seem empty in the face of so much emotion and transformation. Poem-making is powerful medicine: a means to bring into the light what was stuck inside, a mirror to see ourselves
Little Pinecones Book Club (Ages 0-5) FREE! April 11 from 9:00 - 10:00 am May 9 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Teaching Artist Rikki Jo Hickey takes children ages 0-5 on a fun exploration of topics through story time and an art activity! Children build skills and resiliency through books and tactile-kinesthetic art activities,
March 1 & 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm When someone we love has died, expressing our shattered hearts can seem impossible. Words often seem empty in the face of so much emotion and transformation. Poem-making is powerful medicine: a means to bring into the light what was stuck inside, a mirror to see ourselves
February 10 & 24 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Ever found yourself staring at a blank page for long periods of time, trying to write but being unable to find the right words? You’re not alone. In this informative workshop, we’ll look at the reasons we all experience writer’s block, enjoy an active discussion on
February 22 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 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.
February 2 & 16 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Emily Dickinson is one of the finest exponents of nature in the field of American poetry. A very close observer of nature in its rich diversity, she shows a rare understanding of the relationship between people and nature in her work. Deeply involved in resolving
Little Pinecones Book Club (Ages 0-5) FREE! December 13 from 9:00 - 10:00 am January 10 from 9:00 - 10:00 am February 14 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Teaching Artist Haydyn takes children ages 0-5 on a fun exploration of topics through story time and an art activity! Children build skills and resiliency through books
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 and February 4 & 11 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Discover poetry as a form of communication with self and community in this six-session class. Poet, author, and Teaching Artist Amelia says, “We are all poets, and this class offers venues to explore how to get words into action
February 10 & 24 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Ever found yourself staring at a blank page for long periods of time, trying to write but being unable to find the right words? You’re not alone. In this informative workshop, we’ll look at the reasons we all experience writer’s block, enjoy an active discussion on
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 and February 4 & 11 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Discover poetry as a form of communication with self and community in this six-session class. Poet, author, and Teaching Artist Amelia says, “We are all poets, and this class offers venues to explore how to get words into action
February 2 & 16 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Emily Dickinson is one of the finest exponents of nature in the field of American poetry. A very close observer of nature in its rich diversity, she shows a rare understanding of the relationship between people and nature in her work. Deeply involved in resolving
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 and February 4 & 11 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Discover poetry as a form of communication with self and community in this six-session class. Poet, author, and Teaching Artist Amelia says, “We are all poets, and this class offers venues to explore how to get words into action
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 and February 4 & 11 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Discover poetry as a form of communication with self and community in this six-session class. Poet, author, and Teaching Artist Amelia says, “We are all poets, and this class offers venues to explore how to get words into action
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 and February 4 & 11 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Discover poetry as a form of communication with self and community in this six-session class. Poet, author, and Teaching Artist Amelia says, “We are all poets, and this class offers venues to explore how to get words into action
Little Pinecones Book Club (Ages 0-5) FREE! December 13 from 9:00 - 10:00 am January 10 from 9:00 - 10:00 am February 14 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Teaching Artist Haydyn takes children ages 0-5 on a fun exploration of topics through story time and an art activity! Children build skills and resiliency through books
January 7, 14, 21, & 28 and February 4 & 11 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Discover poetry as a form of communication with self and community in this six-session class. Poet, author, and Teaching Artist Amelia says, “We are all poets, and this class offers venues to explore how to get words into action
Creative Drama (Ages 3-6) FREE December 13 from 10:00 - 10:45 am January 10 from 10:00 - 10:45 am February 14 from 10:00 - 10:45 am Join us for a high-energy, laughter-filled class where you and your child will get moving, bond, and dive into the world of creative play! Through fun theater games, silly
November 8 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Teaching Artist Haydyn takes children ages 0-5 on a fun exploration of topics such as friendship, communication, and feelings through story time and an art activity! Children can build skills and resiliency through books and tactile, kinesthetic art activities. At the end of the class, students will take
September 19 & 26 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm If you've thought of your life as a story and dreamed of being a writer, this class is an opportunity to turn events from your life into stories or narrative poems! Teaching Artist Lindsey – a professional writer who has taught for more than 30 years
September 14 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Teaching Artist Haydyn takes children ages 0-5 on a fun exploration of topics such as friendship, communication, and feelings through story time and an art activity! Children can build skills and resiliency through books and tactile, kinesthetic art activities. At the end of the class, students will take
May 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Explore writing poetry using forms that are not well-known! Teaching Artist Amelia, a local poet and author, will show you what tanka, lipogram, aubade, and beautiful outlaw poems have in common. No writing experience necessary. Poets and non-poets alike will enjoy this fun, no-pressure workshop! You’ll discover that
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 can attend just to acquire skills or
January 30 6:00 - 7:00 pm Poets and scientists both ask questions and try to understand the world around them. In fact, poets are scientists of the lyrical word! Participants in this workshop will read old and new science poems from poet William Carlos Williams to works by current poets. Teaching Artist Amelia, a poet
January 20 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 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.
December 16 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Join Meghan in the ACE galleries for monthly storytime! Children will then gather downstairs in Studio A and listen to Meghan read, then participate in 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
December 15 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!
November 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! A
October 20 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!
October 4, 11, 18, 25, & November 1 & 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about and participate in the oral traditions of the American West! Join this fun, six-session class to explore cowboy poetry and its history in depth and experience some of the classic poems. You’ll learn to create dynamic and meaningful
September 21 & 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join this introductory class and explore cowboy poetry, its history, and some of the classic poems and authors! Then learn to create dynamic and meaningful verbiage, explore the nuts and bolts of writing for oral presentation, and learn how to use your voice and body language
September 15 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Poets and scientists both ask questions and try to understand the world around them. In fact, poets are scientists of the lyrical word! Participants in this workshop will read old and new science poems from poet William Carlos Williams to works by current poets. Teaching Artist Amelia, a
August 25 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
August 11 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
August 2 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!
July 28 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
July 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 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!
July 14 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
July 7 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 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
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 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
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 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!
May 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 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!
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 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!
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!
February 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!
February 16 & 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Students and Teaching Artist Ryan will come together in this poetry workshop to read, write, and share poetry. Beginner/intermediate level. Poetry reading/writing, collaborative writing, and working with writing prompts will be our focus. The class is a laid back setting for creating connections and exchanging ideas.
SOLD OUT February 12 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Try your hand at reading and writing poetry! This interactive workshop is designed for writers of all backgrounds. Students will explore poetry through written text, spoken word and collaborative workshop. Reading and writing poetry can serve as a creative outlet, therapeutic activity, and/or literary art. You
January 28 from 10:00 am - 1:00 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.
SOLD OUT January 25 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Try your hand at reading and writing poetry! This interactive workshop is designed for writers of all backgrounds. Students will explore poetry through written text, spoken word and collaborative workshop. Reading and writing poetry can serve as a creative outlet, therapeutic activity, and/or literary art.
January 20 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
SOLD OUT January 12 & 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Students and Teaching Artist Ryan will come together in this poetry workshop to read, write, and share poetry. Beginner/intermediate level. Poetry reading/writing, collaborative writing, and working with writing prompts will be our focus. The class is a laid back setting for creating connections and
December 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 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!
November 20 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Try your hand at reading and writing poetry! This interactive workshop is designed for writers of all backgrounds. Students will explore poetry through written text, spoken word and collaborative workshop. Reading and writing poetry can serve as a creative outlet, therapeutic activity, and/or literary art. You will
November 18 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!
November 6 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm A picture is worth a thousand words and your imagination is worth trillions! Explore creative writing and storytelling in this workshop, first examining images provided by the instructor and then developing the story that the pictures tell. We’ll look at the images as a group and as individuals.
SOLD OUT October 29 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 poetry through written text, spoken word and collaborative workshop. Reading and writing poetry can serve as a creative outlet, therapeutic activity, and/or literary art. You
October 21 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!
October 17 from 5:15 - 7:15 pm A picture is worth a thousand words and your imagination is worth trillions! Explore creative writing and storytelling in this workshop, first examining images provided by the instructor and then developing the story that the pictures tell you. We’ll look at the images as a group and as
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 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.
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 poetry through written text, spoken word and collaborative workshop. Reading and writing poetry can serve as a creative outlet, therapeutic activity, and/or literary art. You
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 at The Local, 1508 Adams Ave. This event is free with donations encouraged. Light refreshments, including ice cream and beer, will be available for purchase.
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 examining images provided by the instructor and then developing the story that the pictures tell you. We’ll look at the images as a group and
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 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 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 exploring proper formatting of a theatrical script, story elements needed/expected in theater, and stories you intend to tell. You’ll write, share, and edit your script
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 workshop, first examining images provided by the instructor and then developing the story that the pictures tell. We’ll look at the images as a group
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, first examining images provided by the instructor and then developing the stories that the pictures tell. We’ll look at the images as a group and
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 can also bring their own ideas and projects and use the protected time, camaraderie, and natural setting to inspire their work. No experience needed! Participants
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 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!
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 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.
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 proper formatting of a theatrical script, story elements are needed/expected in theater, and stories you intend to tell. You’ll write, share, and edit your script
SOLD OUT July 30 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 can also bring their own ideas and projects and use the protected time, camaraderie, and natural setting to inspire their work. No experience
July 22 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm A picture is worth a thousand words and your imagination is worth trillions! Explore creative writing and storytelling in this workshop, first examining images provided by the instructor and then developing the story that the pictures tell. We’ll look at the images as a group and as individuals.
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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.
1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
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