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December 1, 3, 8, & 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Poetry: what are the rules, what is the structure, how do you know if your poetry is good or not? Join Teaching Artist Bill for this four-session exploration of “bad” poetry! In these four sessions, there are no rules about spelling, punctuation, grammar, spacing,
December 9 from 12:00 - 3:00 pm Let your imagination loose in “Fusion Freedom”! These open studio sessions are an opportunity for you to continue exploring the fused glass techniques you’ve learned in other classes. Open studio is unstructured, do-your-own-art time; no fused glass instruction is offered, but a facilitator will be present for support and
Tuesdays: October 7 - December 9 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm 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 fun class. Drums are provided. No experience necessary. This lively group – open to community
Art Center East’s (ACE) Annual Open Exhibit, “The Big”, opens Friday, Dec. 5. This highly-anticipated annual exhibit celebrates works by artists from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and across the greater Northwest. ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries will showcase artwork in a variety of mediums. The exhibit will be on display Dec. 5, 2025, through Jan. 31,
December 3, 10, & 17 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this three-session open studio. You’ll have access to ACE’s wide inventory of ceramics supplies including (but not limited to) throwing wheels, a wide variety of handbuilding tools, and a selection of glazes and
December 1, 3, 8, & 10 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm Poetry: what are the rules, what is the structure, how do you know if your poetry is good or not? Join Teaching Artist Bill for this four-session exploration of “bad” poetry! In these four sessions, there are no rules about spelling, punctuation, grammar, spacing,
December 10 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join Teaching Artist Felicia for an hour of fun, restorative theatrical play! Explore your creativity, mental agility, and personal expression through improv and theatre games. No theatre or improv experience necessary. Activities may include interactive icebreakers and warmups, playing with sound and movement, creating scenes, and improv exercises
Art Center East’s (ACE) Annual Open Exhibit, “The Big”, opens Friday, Dec. 5. This highly-anticipated annual exhibit celebrates works by artists from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and across the greater Northwest. ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries will showcase artwork in a variety of mediums. The exhibit will be on display Dec. 5, 2025, through Jan. 31,
Jr. Space Pirates’ Society: Comic Creation Club (Ages 8 - 14) December 11 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm Join the Junior Space Pirates’ Society for a hands-on comic creation club for young writers and artists! In this fun and focused club, students will learn how to build worlds, create characters, and tell original stories through
Art Center East’s (ACE) Annual Open Exhibit, “The Big”, opens Friday, Dec. 5. This highly-anticipated annual exhibit celebrates works by artists from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and across the greater Northwest. ACE’s Main and Orlaske Galleries will showcase artwork in a variety of mediums. The exhibit will be on display Dec. 5, 2025, through Jan. 31,
December 12 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm This fun, free tie dye workshop is for adults living with disabilities! No tie dyeing experience is necessary. Please bring a 100% cotton white t-shirt or a white cotton item of similar size. All other workshop supplies are provided. Teaching Artist Sam will guide everyone through each step
December 12 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm You asked, we listened! This “new and improved” version of our popular Sip N’ Spin class now includes the opportunity to create your own fired and glazed vessel! Join Teaching Artist Ryan for a fun and relaxing introduction to pottery and wheel throwing. No prior ceramics experience necessary!
December 12 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm Enjoy a festive and relaxing workshop painting beautiful holly branches with watercolors! No painting experience necessary. Feel free to bring your favorite beer, wine, or cider; ACE will provide tasty snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Teaching Artist Ruth will guide you in learning and exploring the watercolor techniques you’ll
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December 3, 10, & 17 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Looking to improve your existing ceramics skills? Join other intermediate/advanced potters in this three-session open studio. You’ll have access to ACE’s wide inventory of ceramics supplies including (but not limited to) throwing wheels, a wide variety of handbuilding tools, and a selection of glazes and
December 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Everyone’s invited to Carols & Cocoa! This popular annual community caroling event – started by Jamie Jacobson more than a decade ago and hosted by ACE for the last several years – is free and open to all ages. No singing experience is necessary. We’ll gather at ACE
Learn more about this class here: https://artcentereast.org/events/lush-canvas-an-evening-with-edvard-munch-age-21/
December 20 from 10:15 am - 12:15 pm In this transformative small-group sound ceremony held as a celebration of the Winter Solstice, Teaching Artist Darcy will hold space and intention with you! She uses alchemy crystal singing bowls, drums, vocals, and other isolated frequency tonal instruments to promote change and healing on a cellular level.
Learn more about this class here: https://artcentereast.org/events/fused-glass-open-studio-fusion-freedom-age-18-2/
“Keeper of the Clearing” Book Club (Ages 8-14) March 24, 25, 26, & 27 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This unique four-session reading experience combines book club discussion about the book Keeper of the Clearing and hands-on art activities! Each week, local author Jan Wood will guide young readers through thoughtful questions about the book’s
“Keeper of the Clearing” Book Club (Ages 8-14) March 24, 25, 26, & 27 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This unique four-session reading experience combines book club discussion about the book Keeper of the Clearing and hands-on art activities! Each week, local author Jan Wood will guide young readers through thoughtful questions about the book’s
“Keeper of the Clearing” Book Club (Ages 8-14) March 24, 25, 26, & 27 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This unique four-session reading experience combines book club discussion about the book Keeper of the Clearing and hands-on art activities! Each week, local author Jan Wood will guide young readers through thoughtful questions about the book’s
“Keeper of the Clearing” Book Club (Ages 8-14) March 24, 25, 26, & 27 from 10:00 - 11:30 am This unique four-session reading experience combines book club discussion about the book Keeper of the Clearing and hands-on art activities! Each week, local author Jan Wood will guide young readers through thoughtful questions about the book’s
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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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