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Join Maggie in the galleries for storytime! Students will then gather in Studio A to do an art-making activity related to the story we just read. Kids will leave with new friendships, art skills, and new favorite books!
Join Maggie in the galleries for storytime! Students will then gather in Studio A to do an art-making activity related to the story we just read. Kids will leave with new friendships, art skills, and new favorite books!
Join Meghan in the galleries for storytime! Students will then gather in Studio A to do an art-making activity related to the story we just read. Kids will leave with new friendships, art skills, and new favorite books!
Designing and building a mask then bringing the mask to life can be a deeply personal experience that allows you to explore body language. Students will design and
March 11 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
Ages 0-5 April 15 from 10:00 - 11:00am Join Meghan in the ACE galleries for monthly storytime! Students will listen to Meghan read, then gather downstairs in Studio
March 25 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
Currently, The ACE Ceramics program is on hold as we find new instructors giving your usual instructors some much-needed time off. We hope to bring this program back in full swing soon and once again have the Pottery studio alive and bustling with students. In the meantime please add your name and contact information into
April 8 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. In our technology-driven society it is becoming more and more critical for young children to spend time developing a connection
Cancelled April 12, 19, & 26 from 3:45 - 4:30 pm Start your Little Pinecone in this 45-minute creative movement class with dance teacher Abigail. Students will learn safe tumbling and ballet and jazz basics, and they’ll have lots of fun doing it! Students must be potty-trained to participate and an adult must remain with
April 12, 19, & 26 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm Kids will have a great time learning the fundamentals of dance with Abigail! Students will learn ballet terminology, positions, improvisation, and more. At the same time, they’ll learn how to move rhythmically and creatively, increase body coordination, and explore creative expression in a supportive and
April 12, 19, & 26 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Beginning jazz dance with Abigail is a great way for kids to learn how to move! Students will have fun learning rhythms, tumbling, jumping, and turning while enjoying the quickness and strength that jazz dance teaches. Abigail makes class a fun and supportive experience for
April 12, 19, & 26 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm Kids will have a great time learning the fundamentals of dance with Abigail! Students will learn ballet terminology, positions, improvisation, and more. At the same time, they’ll learn how to move rhythmically and creatively, increase body coordination, and explore creative expression in a supportive and
April 21 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm April 28 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-04-28-2022/ May 5 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-05-2022/ May 12 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-12-2022/ May 19 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-19-2022/ May 26 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-26-2022/ Discover After School is an after-school program engaging
April 22 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. In our technology-driven society it is becoming more and more critical for young children to spend time developing a connection
April 28 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm May 5 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-05-2022/ May 12 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-12-2022/ May 19 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-19-2022/ May 26 from 3:15 - 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-26-2022/ Discover After School is an after-school program engaging middle school students in community activities that encourage
May 5 from 3:15 – 5:30 pm May 12 from 3:15 – 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-12-2022/ May 19 from 3:15 – 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-19-2022/ May 26 from 3:15 – 5:30 pm
May 12 from 3:15 – 5:30 pm May 19 from 3:15 – 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-19-2022/ May 26 from 3:15 – 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-26-2022/ Discover After School is an after-school program
May 13 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
May 19 from 3:15 – 5:30 pm May 26 from 3:15 – 5:30 pm https://artcentereast.org/calendar/das-05-26-2022/ Discover After School is an after-school program engaging middle school students in community activities that
Ages 0-5 May 20 from 10:00 - 11:00am Join Meghan in the ACE galleries for monthly storytime! Students will listen to Meghan read, then gather downstairs in Studio
May 26 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
May 27 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
Improve your writing skills and enjoy writing even more! Nancy Knowles offers writing, grant writing, editing, proofreading, and tutoring for private and group sessions.
June 3 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
Make art with us at the La Grande Farmers Market! We’ll have art activities appropriate for kids and adults alike.
SOLD OUT June 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 6:00 - 7:00 am Start your day with morning Pilates to promote flexibility, strength and mobility! This virtual class will guide
SOLD OUT June 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 5:15 - 7:15 pm This class offers novice knitters a weekly opportunity to learn a new craft or brush up on
SOLD OUT June 9 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
June 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
June 13 - June 16 from 9:00 to 10:00 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
June 13 - June 17 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
June 13 - June 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
June 13 - June 16 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
June 13 - June 16 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
June 13 - June 29 Mon. - Wed. from 4:30 to 6:30 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
June 16 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for students entering grades 3-6. Children will connect with nature and friends, create nature-based art
SOLD OUT June 18 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
SOLD OUT June 18 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
June 20 - June 23 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
June 20 - June 23 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
June 21 - June 23 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
SOLD OUT June 21, 22, & 23 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm Create the perfect costume for your favorite toy! Students will learn about costume design elements, draw/paint a preliminary
June 23 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm Learn how to design and string a beautiful beaded necklace or bracelet with expert guidance and tips from Teaching Artist Sharry! You’ll learn
June 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
SOLD OUT June 25 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Do you have a beautiful family heirloom or favorite piece of beaded jewelry that needs repair? In these workshops, you’ll learn how to repair your own jewelry while learning about this ancient craft. Standard tools and supplies for repairing your piece of jewelry are included. Supplies
June 27 - July 1 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
June 30 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for students entering grades 3-6. Children will connect with nature and friends, create nature-based art using a variety of mediums, and engage in hands-on science (native plant identification, water quality monitoring, etc.). Each class begins with circle time to discuss
SOLD OUT July 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 10:00 - 11:00 am Guided by our imaginations, we will explore how our bodies move through space to tell stories and create characters on stage. Kids will engage their voices and bodies as they make sounds, speak, jump, imagine, pretend, and act. There are no lines
July 7 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for students entering grades 3-6. Children will connect with nature and friends, create nature-based art using a variety of mediums, and engage in hands-on science (native plant identification, water quality monitoring, etc.). Each class begins with circle time to discuss
SOLD OUT July 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm Watercolors are a safe and fun medium for kids and this class encourages creative exploration and experimentation with an emphasis on enjoying the process and celebrating multiple outcomes. Students will spend the majority of the time working on their paintings and will
SOLD OUT July 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 2:30 - 4:30 pm The dynamic nature of watercolor paint makes it a great tool for engaging in the present moment. Students will practice mindfulness while learning simple watercolor techniques by first being invited to share how their minds and bodies are doing. Discussion of and
July 8 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
July 9 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm A moon calendar is a work of art and a record of a specific time in your life. You’ll learn to make a 31-day moon phase template, discussing possible uses of the calendar, and receive a watercolor painting demonstration. The majority of class time will be spent
July 9 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 rocks with acrylic paint. Teaching Artist Rebecca keeps the activity fun and relaxed while at the same time encouraging children to learn about color, form, and the
July 10 & 24 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 with the
July 10, 17, 24, & 31 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm This class offers novice knitters a weekly opportunity to learn a new craft or brush up on a skill they may have set aside – it’s an open forum for beginner and intermediate knitters to develop and refine their skills. Students will learn the
July 11 - July 15 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 11 - July 15 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 11 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. This might include acrylic painting, decorating a card, making fruit and/or vegetable prints, or painting wood. We’ll use kid-safe acrylic paint with a variety of
July 11 - July 15 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 11 - July 15 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 11 - July 15 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
SOLD OUT July 12 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 create their own unique images with kid-safe mediums. We’ll make the prints with ink pads, felt tip markers, and acrylic paint. Students leave with beautiful
SOLD OUT July 13 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm A macramé class just for young people! Come learn the basics and make a keychain or bookmark to take home with you. It's fun to get together and learn something new. All supplies provided. Please enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching Artist: Katie Hall Cost:
July 14 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for students entering grades 3-6. Children will connect with nature and friends, create nature-based art using a variety of mediums, and engage in hands-on science (native plant identification, water quality monitoring, etc.). Each class begins with circle time to discuss
July 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!
July 16 from 2:30 - 5:30 pm Curious about astrology and eager to learn more? Perhaps you know your sun sign but are confused about the rest of the planets? 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
July 18 - July 22 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 18 - July 20 from 9:00 to 11:00 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 18 - July 22 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 18 - July 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 18 - July 22 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
SOLD OUT July 19 from 9:00 - 11:00 am Let’s use craft to engage the wider community through art! The class begins with guided group brainstorming to come up with a message. Each student then creates a number of letters in the message, crafting bunting by using painter’s tape, acrylic paint, and watercolors. The class
SOLD OUT July 19 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 as proportion, measurement, plumb lines, Reilly rhythms, and value before drawing basic heads and heads with specific likenesses. A watercolor and gouache demonstration follows and
July 21 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for students entering grades 3-6. Children will connect with nature and friends, create nature-based art using a variety of mediums, and engage in hands-on science (native plant identification, water quality monitoring, etc.). Each class begins with circle time to discuss
July 22 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
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.
SOLD OUT July 23 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Do you have a beautiful family heirloom or favorite piece of beaded jewelry that needs repair? In these workshops, you’ll learn how to repair your own jewelry while learning about this ancient craft. Standard tools and supplies for repairing your piece of jewelry are included.
SOLD OUT July 23 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Create a visual story with collage! You’ll choose something you want to tell a story about; for example, a beloved person, a pet, a favorite location, your “happy place”. In this class, the instructor will help you compose your story – layer after layer – into
July 25 - July 29 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 25 - July 28 from 9:00 to 11:00 am La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 25 - July 29 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 25 - July 28 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
SOLD OUT July 25, 26, & 27 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm There’s more to storytelling and theatre than just acting – learn to design the perfect setting for your favorite fairy tale! Students will learn about theatrical design elements, draw a preliminary set design, and then build a diorama with materials they can find
July 25 - July 29 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 25 - July 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 25 - July 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm La Grande School District 2022 Summer Camps! Register at lagrandesd.org
July 28 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for students entering grades 3-6. Children will connect with nature and friends, create nature-based art using a variety of mediums, and engage in hands-on science (native plant identification, water quality monitoring, etc.). Each class begins with circle time to discuss
SOLD OUT July 28 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Learn how to design and string a beautiful beaded necklace or bracelet with expert guidance and tips from Teaching Artist Sharry! You’ll learn techniques and tricks for creating a jewelry piece that will bring you joy for years to come. No experience is necessary. Sharry will
July 29 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. This might include acrylic painting, decorating a card, making fruit and/or vegetable prints, or painting wood. We’ll use kid-safe acrylic paint with a variety of
SOLD OUT July 30 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm Create an intention calendar with watercolor paints and pens to help you stay motivated! Identify (and share, if you wish) a personal goal and create your own beautiful year-long calendar with the instructor’s guidance. You’ll soon be motivated to keep yourself on a better track towards
SOLD OUT July 31 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm Enjoy meditative movement and stretching on Sunday afternoons! Participants will use the breath to better connect with and relax the body in a combination of yin and vinyasa yoga postures. Postures can be adapted to meet a variety of levels and abilities. Participants should bring a
August 3 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm Curious about astrology and eager to learn more? Perhaps you know your sun sign but are confused about the rest of the planets? 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
August 4 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This fun outdoor class at Pete’s Pond is for students entering grades 3-6. Children will connect with nature and friends, create nature-based art using a variety of mediums, and engage in hands-on science (native plant identification, water quality monitoring, etc.). Each class begins with circle time to discuss
SOLD OUT August 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Think you’re quick-witted and able to make things up on the spot? Join this fun weekly group to build your improvisational skills! Learn key points for a good theatrical performance, how to keep an improvised scene moving forward, and how to keep
SOLD OUT August 4, 11, & 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm Learn the basic techniques and materials of drawing! Class activities are based on the seven elements of art: line, shape, color, texture, value, space, and form. Each class starts with a demo, then students practice the drawing activity for themselves. This is a
August 5 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. This might include acrylic painting, decorating a card, making fruit and/or vegetable prints, or painting wood. We’ll use kid-safe acrylic paint with a variety of
This class offers novice knitters a weekly opportunity to learn a new craft or brush up on a skill they may have set aside – it’s an open forum for beginner and intermediate knitters to develop and refine their skills.
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
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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
