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Handmade Holidays Makers Market 2023 (November 17 & 18, 2023) Open electronic application period: January 1 - July 25, 2023 Learn more at https://artcentereast.org/events/handmade-holidays-makers-market/
May 5 - July 1, 2023 Free Admission Art Center East presents The Other Life by artist Jessica Plattner in the Main Gallery. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, May 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The exhibit is on display May 5 - July 1, 2023, with a
May 5 - July 1, 2023 Free Admission Art Center East presents Cross-Section: Paintings by Don Gray in the Orlaske Gallery. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, May 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The exhibit is on display May 5 - July 1, 2023, with a closing reception on
June 4 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Curious about astrology? 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 the twelve zodiac signs in Western astrology and their relationship to the planets, learning the basics of how to read
April 4 - June 6 Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm Join this fun group and explore the drumming rhythms of traditional West African music! Learn how to play the djembe (a goblet-shaped drum played with bare hands) or refine your djembe skills in this class. Drums are provided. All skill levels are welcome in
June 6 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Curious about smoke cleansing? Learn about this ancient practice and make your own smoke cleansing bundles in this fascinating class! Working with Teaching Artist Darcy, you’ll learn about trees, shrubs, herbs, and other plants used in smoke cleansing. The natural materials supplied in this class were harvested in
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!
June 7, 14, 21, & July 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Experience the fun of throwing on a potter’s wheel in this thorough introductory class! You’ll learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more. Teaching Artist Maarten will guide you through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming pots, as well
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 10 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 at Pete’s Pond. Each week brings a different theme such as the art of camouflage, monarch butterfly migration, wild turkeys, ghost animals, and Indigenous art. Students gain knowledge of and
June 10 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teen Wild School is a fun summer program connecting teens with nature through art and ecological investigations. The activities – such as place-based art projects, maker spaces, journaling time, and native plant garden design – encourage young people to express their creativity and individuality. The program provides a
June 16 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
Lush Canvas: A Night with Picasso (Age 21+) June 16 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint abstract portraits in the style of Pablo Picasso using a variety of techniques! No experience necessary. You’ll paint in acrylic alongside Teaching Artist Tess and enjoy a complimentary beverage while meeting new people and exploring painting in a fun,
June 17 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 at Pete’s Pond. Each week brings a different theme such as the art of camouflage, monarch butterfly migration, wild turkeys, ghost animals, and Indigenous art. Students gain knowledge of and
June 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teen Wild School is a fun summer program connecting teens with nature through art and ecological investigations. The activities – such as place-based art projects, maker spaces, journaling time, and native plant garden design – encourage young people to express their creativity and individuality. The program provides a
June 17 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Kenzie in this outdoor class for an introduction to acrylic painting! This fun beginner-friendly class focuses on looking deeply at the relationships between color and space rather than creating realistic subjects. Learning to see the depths of everyday colors (like those found in the sky
June 18 from 9:00 - 10:30 am Learn about the magic of the New Moon through yoga, journaling, and intention setting. This class, open to all levels, will help you connect with your body and your intuition through a gentle yoga flow. You'll gain basic knowledge about how to set intentions with the New Moon.
June 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 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
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 24 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Teaching Artist Dalton will teach you how to create your own trinket dish set! 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,
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
May 5 – July 1, 2023 Free Admission Art Center East presents Cross-Section: Paintings by Don Gray in the Orlaske Gallery. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, May 5 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The exhibit is on display May 5 – July 1, 2023, with a closing reception on Friday,
May 5 – July 1, 2023 Free Admission Art Center East presents The Other Life by artist Jessica Plattner in the Main Gallery. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, May 5 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The exhibit is on display May 5 – July 1, 2023, with a closing reception
Fall Quarter: September, October, & November Apply here: https://artcentereast.org/artist/teach-at-ace/
July 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Ceramics Open Studio is for ceramics enthusiasts whose skills are at or above an intermediate level. Community members who are currently taking or have previously taken at least one ceramics class at ACE are also welcome. Teaching Artist Maarten will be present to advise on projects. Hone your
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
New Works by Nathan Prouty July 7 - September 2, 2023 Free Admission Art Center East presents New Works by Nathan Prouty in the Main Gallery. Everyone is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, July 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The exhibit is on display July 7 - September 2. Free
Low Tide by Doug Anderson July 7 - September 2, 2023 Free Admission Art Center East presents Low Tide by Doug Anderson in the Orlaske Gallery. Everyone is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, July 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The exhibit is on display July 7 - September 2. Free
July 8 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 at Pete’s Pond. Each week brings a different theme such as the art of camouflage, monarch butterfly migration, wild turkeys, ghost animals, and Indigenous art. Students gain knowledge of and
Low Tide by Doug Anderson July 7 - September 2, 2023 Free Admission Art Center East presents Low Tide by Doug Anderson in the Orlaske Gallery. Everyone is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, July 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The exhibit is on display July 7 - September 2. Free
New Works by Nathan Prouty July 7 – September 2, 2023 Free Admission Art Center East presents New Works by Nathan Prouty in the Main Gallery. Everyone is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, July 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The exhibit is on display July 7 – September 2. Free closing reception on
July 8 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teen Wild School is a fun summer program connecting teens with nature through art and ecological investigations. The activities – such as place-based art projects, maker spaces, journaling time, and native plant garden design – encourage young people to express their creativity and individuality. The program provides a
July 8 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm Join Teaching Artists Meghan and Amanda for “Bat Night Out”: a fundraiser for the Wild Preschool, Wild School, and Teen Wild School programs! Enjoy iced elderberry tea or elderberry whiskey sours, learn how to make charcoal for drawing, and create inks from native plants. You’ll learn how to
July 11 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Interested in crystal grids? Don’t know what they are? Take this intro. class to learn about the meanings of crystals, their uses and shape differences, and gain the confidence to work with crystals daily. This class is a hands-on experience for students to learn about two different kinds
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 16 from 9:00 - 10:30 am Learn about the magic of the New Moon through yoga, journaling, and intention setting. This class, open to all levels, will help you connect with your body and your intuition through a gentle yoga flow. You'll gain basic knowledge about how to set intentions with the New Moon.
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 21 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
July 21 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm Curious about astrology? 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 the twelve zodiac signs in Western astrology and their relationship to the planets, learning the basics of how to read
July 22 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 at Pete’s Pond. Each week brings a different theme such as the art of camouflage, monarch butterfly migration, wild turkeys, ghost animals, and Indigenous art. Students gain knowledge of and
July 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teen Wild School is a fun summer program connecting teens with nature through art and ecological investigations. The activities – such as place-based art projects, maker spaces, journaling time, and native plant garden design – encourage young people to express their creativity and individuality. The program provides a
July 25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Create a beautiful, double-sided ocean drum! It’s filled with glass beads that mimic the sound of the ocean when played with peaceful intent. Teaching Artist Darcy leads you through all the steps to make a drum with a maple hoop and double-sided hide. Note: this class uses real
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
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!
August 4 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
August 5 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 at Pete’s Pond. Each week brings a different theme such as the art of camouflage, monarch butterfly migration, wild turkeys, ghost animals, and Indigenous art. Students gain knowledge of and
August 5 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Teen Wild School is a fun summer program connecting teens with nature through art and ecological investigations. The activities – such as place-based art projects, maker spaces, journaling time, and native plant garden design – encourage young people to express their creativity and individuality. The program provides a
August 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, & 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Expand your ceramics skills and express yourself through clay! Build upon the basics of hand building and wheel-thrown projects. Teaching Artist Michael’s thorough teaching is set within the context of just having fun! This class is for ceramics enthusiasts whose skills are
August 8 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about six different salts and bath-safe herbs while creating a relaxing gift for yourself or someone else. You’ll leave class with five beautifully curated salt and herb bath salts in glass tubes with cork tops. Your bath salt flight makes a thoughtful gift. All supplies included. Please
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 12 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Kenzie in this outdoor class for an introduction to acrylic painting! This fun beginner-friendly class focuses on looking deeply at the relationships between color and space rather than creating realistic subjects. Learning to see the depths of everyday colors (like those found in the
August 13 from 8:00 - 9:30 am Learn about the magic of the New Moon through yoga, journaling, and intention setting. This class, open to all levels, will help you connect with your body and your intuition through a gentle yoga flow. You’ll gain basic knowledge about how to set intentions with the New Moon.
August 20 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Curious about astrology? 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 the twelve zodiac signs in Western astrology and their relationship to the planets, learning the basics of how to read
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 25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint white flowers in the style of Georgia O’Keeffe using a variety of techniques! No experience necessary. You’ll paint in acrylic alongside Teaching Artist Tess and enjoy a complimentary beverage while meeting new people and exploring painting in a fun, no-pressure environment. At the end of the evening,
August 26 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Relax and have fun painting a unique set of two beautiful wine glasses – and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at the same time! You can use ACE’s fun stencils/templates to trace designs on your glasses or bring your own design ideas. No painting or design experience
August 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Create four beautiful fused glass pendants! This class is a great introduction to the fascinating world of fused glass. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and create four unique pendants that will be picked up after being fired. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies included.
Low Tide by Doug Anderson July 7 – September 2, 2023 Free Admission Art Center East presents Low Tide by Doug Anderson in the Orlaske Gallery. Everyone is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, July 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The exhibit is on display July 7 – September 2. Free closing reception on
New Works by Nathan Prouty July 7 – September 2, 2023 Free Admission Art Center East presents New Works by Nathan Prouty in the Main Gallery. Everyone is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, July 7 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. The exhibit is on display July 7 – September 2. Free closing reception on
September 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, & 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Expand your ceramics skills and express yourself through clay! Build upon the basics of hand building and wheel-thrown projects. Teaching Artist Michael’s thorough teaching is set within the context of just having fun! This class is for ceramics enthusiasts whose skills are
September 6, 13, 20, & October 4 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Experience the fun of throwing on a potter’s wheel in this thorough introductory class! You’ll learn the skills necessary to throw cylinders, cups, bowls, and more. Teaching Artist Maarten will guide you through the process of throwing, shaping, and trimming pots, as well
September 6, 13, & 20 from 10:00 - 11:30 am 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
September 8, 15, & 22 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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
September 22 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint sunflowers in the style of Vincent van Gogh using a variety of techniques! No experience necessary. You’ll paint in acrylic alongside Teaching Artist Tess and enjoy a complimentary beverage while meeting new people and exploring painting in a fun, no-pressure environment. At the end of the evening,
September 26 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Create a beautiful, double-sided ocean drum! It’s filled with glass beads that mimic the sound of the ocean when played with peaceful intent. Teaching Artist Darcy leads you through all the steps to make a drum with a maple hoop and double-sided hide. Note: this class uses real
September 27 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Ceramics Open Studio is for ceramics enthusiasts whose skills are at or above an intermediate level. Community members who are currently taking or have previously taken at least one ceramics class at ACE are also welcome. Teaching Artist Maarten will be present to advise on projects. Hone your
October 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, & 30 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
October 10 from 6:00 - 8:00 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
October 11, 18, & 25 from 10:00 - 11:30 am 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
October 13, 20, & 27 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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
Lush Canvas: A Night with Monet (Age 21+) October 13 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint water lilies in the style of Claude Monet using a variety of techniques! No experience necessary. You’ll paint in acrylic alongside Teaching Artist Tess and enjoy a complimentary beverage while meeting new people and exploring painting in a fun,
October 17 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Create four beautiful fused glass pendants! This class is a great introduction to the fascinating world of fused glass. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and create four unique pendants that will be picked up after being fired. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies included.
October 28 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
November 1, 8, & 15 from 10:00 - 11:30 am 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
November 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, & 20 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Expand your ceramics skills and express yourself through clay! Build upon the basics of hand building and wheel-thrown projects. Teaching Artist Michael’s thorough teaching is set within the context of just having fun! This class is for ceramics enthusiasts whose skills are
November 3, 10, & 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm 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
November 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Interested in crystal grids? Don’t know what they are? Take this intro. class to learn about the meanings of crystals, their uses and shape differences, and gain the confidence to work with crystals daily. This class is a hands-on experience for students to learn about two different kinds
November 10 from 6:00 - 8:00 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.
Lush Canvas: A Night with Matisse (Age 21+) November 17 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint a landscape in the style of Henri Matisse using a variety of techniques! No experience necessary. You’ll paint in acrylic alongside Teaching Artist Tess and enjoy a complimentary beverage while meeting new people and exploring painting in a fun,
November 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Alchemy at its hottest plus science and natural materials: talk about fun! Get crafty with these handmade pinecone fire starters that will make your campfire move and dance with delightful colors. You’ll leave class with three flame-changing pinecones to use as fire starters or as additions to a
December 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Create four beautiful fused glass pendants! This class is a great introduction to the fascinating world of fused glass. You’ll learn the elements of fused glass design and create four unique pendants that will be picked up after being fired. All skill levels are welcome. All supplies included.
December 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Learn about six different salts and bath-safe herbs while creating a relaxing gift for yourself or someone else. You’ll leave class with five beautifully curated salt and herb bath salts in glass tubes with cork tops. Your bath salt flight makes a thoughtful gift. All supplies included. Please
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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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