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Handmade Holidays Makers Market 2024 (November 15 & 16, 2024) Open electronic application period: January 1 - July 25, 2024 Learn more at https://artcentereast.org/events/handmade-holidays-makers-market/
May 6, 13, & 20 and June 3 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm Come and build, plant, paint, and more at The 906! Spend time outdoors and make cool stuff in this class that’s open to anyone age 12-17 who would like to be a part of setting up The 906 Youth Resource Center Garden.
April 2 - June 4: Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Continue exploring the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music in this fun Tuesday evening class! Expand your skills on the djembe – the famous goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands – as part of this lively group. This term the class is open
Teaching Artist Jennifer helps 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, and more. Students complete a unique project at each class. Parents
“all tangled up”, an exhibit in ACE’s Main Gallery showcases works by Bend, Oregon, artist Sophia Aimone. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. “all tangled up” is on display May 3 - June 29, 2024. Working primarily with
“The Wonder in the Well” is an exhibit of works by Wallowa County artist and designer Silje Harlander. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. “The Wonder in the Well” is on display in ACE’s Orlaske Gallery May 3
May 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Curious about the medicinal properties of plants and the safety of plant medicine and plant allies? Learn about herbalism and make herbal remedies with Teaching Artist Mary as your guide! You’ll work with familiar and new herbs that can help you heal from within and you’ll be empowered
Teaching Artist Jennifer will help students continue building their art vocabulary using different art techniques and more challenging projects. Students will exercise their drawing skills, applying them to a number of different media including watercolor, printing, and weaving. Students will learn to incorporate ideas such as symmetry, color theory, and pattern into fun projects that
Relax and have fun painting a unique set of two beautiful wine or pint glasses – and enjoy a complimentary mimosa or red beer at the same time! No painting experience necessary. You can use ACE’s fun stencils/templates to trace designs on your glasses or bring your own design ideas. Teaching Artist Denise will be
May 25 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Open Art Studio is a great opportunity for children and teens to explore their artistic creativity in a comfortable, no-pressure environment! ACE’s spacious art studio is the perfect space for participants to create their own pieces using the wide variety of art supplies available. Open Studio isn’t a
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
May 6, 13, & 20 and June 3 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm Come and build, plant, paint, and more at The 906! Spend time outdoors and make cool stuff in this class that’s open to anyone age 12-17 who would like to be a part of setting up The 906 Youth Resource Center Garden.
July 11, 18, & 25 and August 1 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm In this four-session class, Teaching Artist Ginger will keep stained glass easy and fun! No experience necessary and all skill levels are welcome. You’ll learn stained glass basics and make an 8” x 10” item such as a window ornament or wall
July 13, 20, 27 and August 3 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm In this four-session class, Teaching Artist Ginger will keep stained glass easy and fun! No experience necessary and all skill levels are welcome. You’ll learn stained glass basics and make an 8” x 10” item such as a window ornament or wall
July 13 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (with a one-hour break) If you can knock on a door, butter a piece of bread, or make an “X”, you’re well on your way to mastering one of the greatest painting techniques in the world! Teaching Artist Aaron will show you how to create beautiful landscapes
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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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