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Nine-Chakra Crystal Collection (Age 18+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

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 you. You’ll take home your nine-chakra collection

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Fiber in Focus: Exploring National Geographic

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Art Center East (ACE) is excited to announce the opening of “Fiber in Focus: Exploring National Geographic”, ACE’s eighth annual Fiber Arts and Jewelry Exhibit featuring works by Northeast Oregon fiber and jewelry artists. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, February 2, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The exhibit

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Fiber in Flight: Birds of Eastern Oregon by Christie Lower

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Art Center East (ACE) is excited to announce the opening of “Fiber in Flight: Birds of Eastern Oregon” by artist Christie Lower of Halfway, Oregon. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Lower will give an informal artist talk about her

Closing Reception for Fiber in Focus: Exploring National Geographic

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Art Center East (ACE) is excited to announce the opening of “Fiber in Focus: Exploring National Geographic”, ACE’s eighth annual Fiber Arts and Jewelry Exhibit featuring works by Northeast Oregon fiber and jewelry artists. The community is invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, February 2, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The exhibit

Closing Reception for Fiber in Flight: Birds of Eastern Oregon by Christie Lower

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Art Center East (ACE) is excited to announce the opening of “Fiber in Flight: Birds of Eastern Oregon” by artist Christie Lower of Halfway, Oregon. Community members of all ages are invited to attend a free opening reception on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Lower will give an informal artist talk about her

2025 Fiber Arts & Jewelry Exhibit Theme Announcement

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Join us at the dual closing reception of "Fiber in Focus" and "Fiber in Flight" for the announcement of the 2025 Fiber Arts & Jewelry Exhibit theme. The theme will be announced at 6:30 pm.

Fused Glass: Square Plate (Age 18+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

April 2 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm Join us for a fun introduction to the fascinating art of glass fusion. You’ll learn to design, cut, and fuse glass to make a beautiful, unique plate – no glass experience necessary! Glass fusing is fun and creative with Teaching Artist Darcy as your guide. Learn a new

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Beginning Stained Glass (Age 18+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

April 4, 11, & 18 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm In this three-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 hanging, letting your

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Beginning Stained Glass (Age 18+) 

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

April 6, 13, & 20 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm In this three-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 hanging, letting

Little Pinecones Book Club (Ages 0-5)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

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! A parent or guardian must stay with

Intro to Paper-Making (Age 12+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Join this class to create paper for stationery, journaling, and more! You’ll learn the basics of handmade paper-crafting and how to incorporate colors, dried flowers, leaves, etc. Create a beautiful gift for a friend or for yourself, incorporating nature into your paper-making. You’ll leave class with beautiful sheets of paper and the knowledge that will

Lush Canvas: A Night with Yayoi Kusama (Age 21+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Paint mushrooms in the style of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama 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, you’ll take your amazing painting home.

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Beginning Stained Glass (Age 18+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

April 25, May 2, 9, & 16 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 hanging,

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Beginning Stained Glass (Age 18+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

April 27, May 4, 11, & 18 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

Botanical Cyanotype Cards (Age 16+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

April 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Create five beautiful greeting cards by transferring images of botanical specimens – flowers, ferns, leaves, and more! – onto card stock. No experience necessary. Teaching Artist Darcy will guide you through the steps. An alternative photography process, cyanotype uses light-sensitive chemicals and UV light exposure to transfer images

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Photography Club (Age 18+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

May 8 & 15 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join this fun workshop to explore photography in an informal setting! Being a part of a group practicing photography together – whatever your specific interests or skill levels are – will help you discover a fuller sense of what you’re trying to convey and how to

Little Pinecones Book Club (Ages 0-5)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

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! A parent or guardian must stay with

Healing from Within: Herbalism Basics (Age 21+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

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

Paint a Pint or Wine & Design (Age 21+)

Art Center East 1006 Penn Ave, La Grande, OR, United States

Relax and have fun painting a unique set of two beautiful wine or pint glasses – and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or 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

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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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