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January 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join us for a beginner-friendly, fun class on Zen Rock Wrapping! In this creative workshop, you'll learn how to wrap rocks using materials
January 22 & 29 & February 5 & 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join this fun, four-session class to learn the basics of wheel throwing! No ceramics experience necessary.
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit returns with a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. Art Center East’s Main and Orlaske Galleries will showcase works by artists working in various mediums who hail from across the Pacific Northwest. “The Big” will be on display December
After School Art Program (Grades K-5) January 13 - February 28: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00 - 5:15 pm (student pickup: no later than 5:30 pm) Students will enjoy their afternoons with fellow student artists as they embark on journeys of art exploration and creation. No art experience required! Each week, Teaching Artist Samantha
January 24 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Learn to paint beautiful blue irises in the style of Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)! No experience necessary. Teaching Artist Tess will
January 25 from 1:30 - 5:30 pm In this hands-on workshop – recommended for people who already have some experience with stained glass – you’ll create a beautiful, clear glass pyramid with a sentimental keepsake at its core. Teaching Artist Ginger will help you practice familiar stained glass techniques such as cutting, shaping, soldering, and
January 27 & February 3, 10, & 17 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm Learn the basics of the mandolin’s design, essential techniques for starting out, and two or three fun songs! Learn how to hold the instrument and the pick, three or four useful chords, and the melody to a few classic songs. We’ll explore
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 22 & 29 & February 5 & 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join this fun, four-session class to learn the basics of wheel throwing! No ceramics experience necessary. Teaching Artist Alethea will teach you how to center/throw a bowl, trim/decorate it, and glaze it. At the end of the course – and after
Comic Book Creation 4 Teens! (Ages 13-18) FREE January 9, 16, 23, & 30 and February 6 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm In this five-session "Comic Book Creation 4 Teens"
The Big: Art Center East’s Annual Open Exhibit returns with a free opening reception and awards ceremony on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 6-8 p.m. Art Center East’s Main and Orlaske Galleries will showcase works by artists working in various mediums who hail from across the Pacific Northwest. “The Big” will be on display December
February 1 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Do you have an art project but you can’t find quiet time to work on it? Perhaps you have the time but you just don’t have the space? Bring your own supplies to ACE and work on your art project(s) in our beautiful studio during open studio
February 1, 8, & 15 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sign up for this three-session open studio experience: it’s an opportunity for you to continue exploring the vibrant world of stained glass! During open studio time, you’ll work on your own project(s) and receive expert guidance and creative support from Teaching Artist Ginger. All essential
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 5 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Do you have an art project but you can’t find quiet time to work on it? Perhaps you have the time but you just don’t have the space? Bring your own supplies to ACE and work on your art project(s) in our beautiful studio during open studio
January 22 & 29 & February 5 & 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join this fun, four-session class to learn the basics of wheel throwing! No ceramics experience necessary. Teaching Artist Alethea will teach you how to center/throw a bowl, trim/decorate it, and glaze it. At the end of the course – and after
Comic Book Creation 4 Teens! (Ages 13-18) FREE January 9, 16, 23, & 30 and February 6 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm In this five-session "Comic Book Creation 4 Teens"
ACE’s ninth annual Fiber Arts & Jewelry Exhibit showcases the work of local and regional fiber and jewelry artists and celebrates these underrepresented branches of the visual arts.
February 7 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Learn to paint flowers – forget-me-nots and a black pansy – in the style of American artist Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986)! No experience necessary. Teaching Artist Tess will guide you through a variety of acrylic painting techniques; she makes learning to paint fun! Enjoy a complimentary beverage and charcuterie
February 8 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm In this hands-on workshop – recommended for people who already have some experience with stained glass – you’ll create a beautiful, clear glass pyramid with a sentimental keepsake at its core. Teaching Artist Ginger will help you practice familiar stained glass techniques such as cutting, shaping, soldering,
The Art Lab: Experiment, Create, Repeat (Ages 14-18) FREE! February 8, 15, & 22 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Unlock your art! In this class, Teaching Artist Nick will
February 8 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Relax and have fun painting a unique set of two beautiful wine or pint glasses and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer – and a tasty snack – while you paint! No painting experience necessary. You can use ACE’s fun stencils/templates or a holiday-themed stencil to
February 1, 8, & 15 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sign up for this three-session open studio experience: it’s an opportunity for you to continue exploring the vibrant world of stained glass! During open studio time, you’ll work on your own project(s) and receive expert guidance and creative support from Teaching Artist Ginger. All essential
February 8, 15, & 22 & March 1 & 8 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm In this five-session class, you’ll learn the process of writing, drawing, inking, and coloring your own comic from Teaching Artist Sarah, who will engage you in the basics of comic book creation and visual storytelling. She’ll teach you how to
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 12 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Do you have an art project but you can’t find quiet time to work on it? Perhaps you have the time but you just don’t have the space? Bring your own supplies to ACE and work on your art project(s) in our beautiful studio during open studio
January 22 & 29 & February 5 & 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join this fun, four-session class to learn the basics of wheel throwing! No ceramics experience necessary. Teaching Artist Alethea will teach you how to center/throw a bowl, trim/decorate it, and glaze it. At the end of the course – and after
Comic Creation Cornerstone (Ages 8-12) FREE February 13, 20, & 27 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm Join us for an exciting three-session class all about creating your very own comic!
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
The Art Lab: Experiment, Create, Repeat (Ages 14-18) FREE! February 8, 15, & 22 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Unlock your art! In this class, Teaching Artist Nick will
February 1, 8, & 15 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm Sign up for this three-session open studio experience: it’s an opportunity for you to continue exploring the vibrant world of stained glass! During open studio time, you’ll work on your own project(s) and receive expert guidance and creative support from Teaching Artist Ginger. All essential
February 8, 15, & 22 & March 1 & 8 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm In this five-session class, you’ll learn the process of writing, drawing, inking, and coloring your own comic from Teaching Artist Sarah, who will engage you in the basics of comic book creation and visual storytelling. She’ll teach you how to
Comic Creation Cornerstone (Ages 8-12) FREE February 13, 20, & 27 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm Join us for an exciting three-session class all about creating your very own comic!
The Art Lab: Experiment, Create, Repeat (Ages 14-18) FREE! February 8, 15, & 22 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Unlock your art! In this class, Teaching Artist Nick will
February 8, 15, & 22 & March 1 & 8 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm In this five-session class, you’ll learn the process of writing, drawing, inking, and coloring your own comic from Teaching Artist Sarah, who will engage you in the basics of comic book creation and visual storytelling. She’ll teach you how to
Comic Creation Cornerstone (Ages 8-12) FREE February 13, 20, & 27 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm Join us for an exciting three-session class all about creating your very own comic!
February 27 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm Elevate the energy of your home or office with this advanced, hands-on workshop, designed to teach the art of intentional crystal gridding. You’ll create five mini crystal grids – on custom wooden bases engraved with sacred geometry patterns – using common and rare crystals and stones. Teaching Artist
February 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join Teaching Artist Ryan for a fun and relaxing introduction to pottery and wheel throwing. No prior ceramics experience necessary! Enjoy a complimentary beverage and charcuterie cup from CharKuterie by Kristy, watch Ryan give a demo of basic throwing techniques on the pottery wheel, and meet new people.
March 1 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Do you have an art project but you can’t find quiet time to work on it? Perhaps you have the time but you just don’t have the space? Bring your own supplies to ACE and work on your art project(s) in our beautiful studio during open studio
February 8, 15, & 22 & March 1 & 8 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm In this five-session class, you’ll learn the process of writing, drawing, inking, and coloring your own comic from Teaching Artist Sarah, who will engage you in the basics of comic book creation and visual storytelling. She’ll teach you how to
March 5 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Do you have an art project but you can’t find quiet time to work on it? Perhaps you have the time but you just don’t have the space? Bring your own supplies to ACE and work on your art project(s) in our beautiful studio during open studio
March 8 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Do you have an art project but you can’t find quiet time to work on it? Perhaps you have the time but you just don’t have the space? Bring your own supplies to ACE and work on your art project(s) in our beautiful studio during open studio
February 8, 15, & 22 & March 1 & 8 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm In this five-session class, you’ll learn the process of writing, drawing, inking, and coloring your own comic from Teaching Artist Sarah, who will engage you in the basics of comic book creation and visual storytelling. She’ll teach you how to
March 26 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Learn how to carve your own beautiful wooden spoon in this fun class! Teaching Artist David will help you design, carve, and hollow out the bowl of a wooden spoon using traditional Japanese tools. No carving experience is necessary and all skill levels are welcome. At the end
April 4 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Paint in the style of French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954)! No experience necessary. You’ll learn a variety of acrylic painting techniques and paint Matisse’s famous “Landscape at Collioure” with Teaching Artist Tess as your guide. Enjoy a complimentary beverage and charcuterie cup from CharKuterie by Kristy, meet new
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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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