Wednesday-Friday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
1006 Penn Ave., La Grande, OR 97850
PO Box 541, La Grande, OR 97850
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541-624-2800
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April 18 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Paint an abstract portrait in the style of artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)! No experience necessary. You’ll learn a variety of acrylic painting techniques from Teaching Artist Tess who will be your guide every step of the way. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine from K Voelz Wines, a charcuterie board from The Laurel, meet new people, and explore painting in a fun, no-pressure environment! At the end of the evening, you’ll take your amazing painting home. All supplies included.
Teaching Artist: Tess Cahill
Cost: $60 Member / $65 Non-Member
Off-Site: K Voelz Wines, 1104 Jefferson Avenue in La Grande
Tess Cahill recently graduated from Eastern Oregon University (EOU) with a bachelor’s degree in art. She was born and raised in La Grande, and has had a fondness for crafting since her mother taught her to draw as a child. Tess particularly loves painting and printmaking, and artists from whom she draws particular inspiration include Caroline Walker, Heinrich Kley, and Lois van Baarle. In the last year, Tess exhibited her work in “Liminal”, the 2024 capstone exhibition at EOU’s Nightingale Gallery, and at Cook Memorial Library in La Grande. She works as a substitute teacher in the La Grande School District and makes paintings on the side. In her free time, she loves spending time with friends, going on walks, and playing with her cats. She aspires to travel abroad and work in animation or illustration.
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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.