We offer both multi-week classes and one-day workshops!
Classes for our Winter Session (January 21st-March 1st 2025) will Open on December 3rd
Sliding-scale pricing options are available for anyone in financial hardship. Find more information here.
2024 Class Cancellation Policy
Please note the Chehalem Cultural Center (CCC) will be closed on November 28th & 29th.
The entire CCC will be closed for the Holidays from December 22nd-January 1st.
Painting the Masters Series: Oil Painting With Van Gogh *Join the waitlist!
Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm | Nov 13 - Dec 11 (No class on Nov 27)
Artist-Instructor: Christine Joy Swanson
Figure Drawing *Join the waitlist!
Saturdays, 10am - 1pm | Nov 9 - Dec 21 (No class on Nov 30)
Artist-Instructor: Sagan Newham
Block Printing w/ Christine Joy
Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm | Nov 12- Dec 10 (No class on Nov 26)
Artist-Instructor: Christine Joy Swanson
Embroidery Studio I (Ages 10 - Adult) *Still time to join!!
Tuesdays 4pm - 5:30pm | Nov 5- Dec 17 (No class on Nov 26)
Artist-Instructor Annika Morse Register Here!
Telling Your Story: A Three-Part Workshop for Aspiring Writers
Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm | Nov 19, Dec 3, & Dec 17
Artist-Instructor: Jake Bienvenue
Please Note: Due to the popularity of our Adult Ceramics courses, we ask you to enroll in only one course per session in order to give everyone a chance to enroll!
Curious which level to sign up for? Check out our handy chart!
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE
Beg/Int Adult Ceramics *No classes the week of November 25th-30th
Tuesdays, Noon- 3pm (3 spots left) OR 6pm - 9pm (Join the waitlist!) w/ Artist-Instructor Anneliese
Wednesdays, 9am - 12pm w/ Artist-Instructor Mindy Beauchamp (2 spots left)
Brand new to the world of ceramics or need a brush-up? We'll go over all the basics to help you gain confidence in our Ceramics Studio, including slab rolling/forming, texturing, glazing, wedging, wheel throwing basics, and more!
Beginning Wheel Throwing (Pottery Wheel Only) *No classes the week of November 25th-30th
Fridays, 6-9pm w/ Artist-Instructor Mindy Beauchamp (Join the waitlist!)
Saturdays, 6pm - 9pm w/ Artist-Instructor Eric Jensen
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Int/Adv Wheel Throwing *No classes the week of November 25th-30th
Mondays, 6pm - 9pm | Nov 4- Dec 16 (No class on Nov 25) *One spot left!
Artist-Instructor: Mark Terry
Surface Design (Intermediate) *No classes the week of November 25th-30th
Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm *3 spots left! | Nov 5- Dec 17 (No class on Nov 26)
Artist-Instructor: Benjamin Cahoon
Int/Adv Adult Ceramics w/Jon *No classes the week of November 25th-30th
Wednesdays OR Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm (Thursday-Join the waitlist! ) | Nov 6- Dec 18 (No class on Nov 27 or Nov 28)
Artist-Instructor: Jon Conchuratt
Fall Acrylic Holiday Paint & Sip Series (Ages 21+)
Fridays, Nov 22 | 6pm - 8pm (Drop-in: Sign up for One or All— more in December!!)
$45 per drop-in
Explore the holiday season - from Halloween to Christmas through a series of holiday themed paintings! (Winter themes below!) Starting with ghosts and ending in a winter wonderland, students will have the opportunity to paint a different acrylic design each week. Gather with others to learn a wide variety of painting techniques in this fun experience complimented by a glass of wine and seasonal music!
Nov 22 - Gourd/Stem Painting: We will be painting a seasonal gourd from a pencil sketch, using analogous colors and bold glazes.
Beginner Mosaic Glass Class *Join the waitlist!
Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm | Nov 13 & Nov 20 (2 Sessions Only)
$100, For students age 18+
Instructor: Nicole Vandewettering
Empty Mug Fundraiser Workshop: Glazing & Finishing
Sunday, Nov 17 | 9am - 12pm
Free to Participate
Aid in the finishing and glazing of the ceramic mugs created for the Mug Fundraiser! Kindly enter through the back studio door, signs will be posted along the Sherman Street parking lot. If participants wish to make new mugs, clay and tools will be available.
Salt Dough Ornaments Workshop (Ages 13 - Adult)
Fridays, 4pm - 5:30pm (2-week sessions)
Nov 22 & Dec 6 | Dec 13 & 20 (Sign up for One Session or Both!)
$55 per session
Salt dough is an easy medium to work with, made from ingredients you already have at home! With proper preparation, your salt dough creations can last forever. In this class, we will make dough from scratch and turn it into beautiful Christmas ornaments; perfect for your own tree or as handmade gifts.
Winter Acrylic Holiday Paint & Sip Series (Ages 21+)
Fridays,Dec 6 - Dec 20 | 6pm - 8pm (Drop-in: Sign up for One or All!)
$45 per drop-in
Explore the holiday season - from Halloween to Christmas through a series of holiday themed paintings! (Winter themes below!) Starting with ghosts and ending in a winter wonderland, students will have the opportunity to paint a different acrylic design each week. Gather with others to learn a wide variety of painting techniques in this fun experience complimented by a glass of wine and seasonal music!
Dec 6 - Birch Trees Painting: We will be learning about the tape resist method and using a palette knife/scraping tools to paint a cluster of birch trees.
Dec 13 - Anton Kowalski Painting: Learning how to paint gradients and organic foliage through a "master study" of a snow-covered tree in a rural yard.
Dec 20 - David Ellinger Painting: We will do a "master study" painting of a snowy village, learning about underpainting with black and color blocking.
Alcohol Ink ”Fall & Winter Design”- 3D Reverse Painting
Saturday, Dec 7 | 9:30am - 12:30pm
Artist-Instructor: Linda McNine, | $50 /Participant
Alcohol inks have the fluidity of watercolor, while adding interesting layering and blending of colors. Students can choose from stencils or hand draw their designs inspired by the fall & winter seasons.
Eating Holiday History (All ages, Students Under 9 with Parent/Guardian)
Savory Foods: Sat, Dec 7 |2pm - 4pm
Sweet Foods & Gingerbread: Sat, Dec 14 | 2pm - 4pm
Choose one or both! $20 per workshop to cover all materials and food
Painting Santa Claus in Watercolor
Tuesday, December 17 | 10am -12pm
Artist-Instructor: Christine Joy | $45 /Participant
Join us to celebrate the holiday season and paint Santa Claus from a live model!