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By Brooke Nuckles, 402 contributed posts
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Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page.
We now have two levels of pricing for classes.
Museum members receive a $5 discount on all adult art classes.
To become a member or to renew a membership:
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Elements of Art – Texture, Form, & Shape
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, October 12
1 – 4 pm
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Part of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
We will explore texture and how it creates the quality of an object, how form is created in 2D & 3D artworks, and how artworks have used shape.
Class includes:
- An art history exploration of works that focused on texture, form, and shape.
- Art projects to explore all three: texture, form, & shape.
- Looking at art in person and applying what we have learned.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Folk Art Dolls
with Karen O’Brien
Saturday, October 19
1 – 4 pm
In this workshop you will learn primitive doll making techniques to create a simple doll. Karen will share her mixed media tips and techniques to create amazing, whimsical faces using a variety of media. In this class you will make a simple “stump” doll. The term “stump doll” refers to an early design made from a single continuous shape, often without arms or legs with stitched or drawn features. She will provide a pre-sewn “body,” so you can forgo sewing machines and cover each step in creating your doll. You will cover pattern design, hand sewing, antiquing, clothing, drawing the face and options for adding “ears” for a black cat? – Halloween is just around the corner! No painting or sewing experience is required. This class is for all skill levels.
$35/Members
$40/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Mini Books
with Cindy Hernandez
Saturday, October 26
1 -4 pm
Students will create a mini-book and will also receive supplies to make an additional book. These mini-books are ideal for sketchbooks and are made with watercolor paper.
$45/Members
$50/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Needlefelting Birds
with Corbin Brashear
Saturday, November 2
12:30 – 4 pm
Needlefelting is a fun way to create small, soft sculptures out of wool. Corbin will teach you how to create the body shape, then add lots of exciting details. They always come out great. No experience is necessary. All the supplies are provided.
$40/Members
$45/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Get Social Media Fit!
with Kelli Matthews
Friday, November 8
1 – 5 pm
Join us for an interaction workshop to build your social media muscles! Building healthy social media for your business or non-profit doesn’t have to take a lot of time. With a good plan, a practical calendar, and some simple tools, you can be social media fit in 10 minutes a day (or less). Learn how!
Kelli Matthews, Sr. Instructor, University of Oregon & Managing Director, Verve Northwest Communications
Kelli has worked in public relations for nearly two decades. She’s a strategic communications professional with extensive experience providing counsel, researching, planning, implementing and evaluating communication initiatives. Her 15 years of teaching experience at the University of Oregon keeps her on the cutting edge of research and practice. Particular areas of focus include: digital strategy, media relations and crisis communications.
$50/Everyone
$40/Non-Profits
All supplies included
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Origami Card Holders
with Linda Dunn
Saturday, November 9
1 -4 pm
Join fabric artist Linda Dunn for a fun filled afternoon learning how to dress up those holiday gift cards with origami card holders using both paper and fabric variations…no sewing required!
Class instruction will walk you through the entire process from paper/fabric selection & preparation to simple origami construction and finally creative embellishing ideas for that artistic touch. The fabric cards holders are very durable, suitable for everyday use and are perfect for credit cards/store cards and business cards.
Class fee includes all material and supplies to complete 2 paper card holders plus 1 fabric card holder. Additional prepared fabric may be available for purchase.
$25/Members
$30/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Elements of Art – Space, Balance, & Composition
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, November 23
1 – 4 pm
How do artists create space, and use balance and composition in their artwork?
Class includes:
- An art history exploration of works that focused on space, balance, & composition
- Art projects to explore all three: space, balance, composition
- Techniques for problem solving works in progress (you can bring in your own work in progress if you want)
- Looking at art in person, with a focus of applying what we have learned.
$30/Members
$35/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Origami Fabric Boxes
with Linda Dunn
Thursday, Dec. 5
1 – 4 pm
Fabric artist Linda Dunn returns for another fun filled afternoon creating fabric origami boxes…no sewing required! This class will feature holiday themed boxes which are perfect for gift giving, stowing away small treasures or display as a unique decorating accent.
Class instruction will walk you through the entire process from fabric selection & preparation to simple box construction progressing to more complex variations and finally creative embellishing ideas for that artistic touch.
Class fee includes all material and supplies to complete paper “mock ups” plus 1 fabric box.
Additional prepared fabric sets will be available for purchase.
$35/Members
$40/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Elements of Art – Emphasis & Movement
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, December 7
1 – 4 pm
Final class of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
Emphasis and movement can be key elements of art that help create interest and drama. Explore this concept in an art history presentation and learn how to:
- Create a strong center of interest or focal point
- Move the viewers eye through a piece in the way
- Explore the illusion of action
- Create a suspenseful moment and how to have use tension in your composition.
- How to use emphasis and movement to finalize an artwork.
$30/Members
$35/Non-Members
All supplies included
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All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled.
Unsure if your membership is active? Check in with the Museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected]. Thank you for supporting the arts!
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By Brooke Nuckles, 402 contributed posts
View all Brooke Nuckles's posts.
About the author:
Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page.
We now have two levels of pricing for classes.
Museum members receive a $5 discount on all classes.
To become a member or to renew a membership:
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How to Draw Eyes
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, 9/28, 1-4 pm
$30/$35
Learn techniques to draw realistic eyes, including:
- How to draw that second, pesky eye that never cooperates
- How to create a life-like feeling in the eyes
- Where to place the eyes, and gaze
- How to draw eyes of different ages
- Coloring eyes realistically
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Elements of Art – Texture, Form, & Shape
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, October 12
1 – 4 pm
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Part of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
We will explore texture and how it creates the quality of an object, how form is created in 2D & 3D artworks, and how artworks have used shape.
Class includes:
- An art history exploration of works that focused on texture, form, and shape.
- Art projects to explore all three: texture, form, & shape.
- Looking at art in person and applying what we have learned.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Folk Art Dolls
with Karen O’Brien
Saturday, October 19
1 – 4 pm
In this workshop you will learn primitive doll making techniques to create a simple doll. Karen will share her mixed media tips and techniques to create amazing, whimsical faces using a variety of media. In this class you will make a simple “stump” doll. The term “stump doll” refers to an early design made from a single continuous shape, often without arms or legs with stitched or drawn features. She will provide a pre-sewn “body,” so you can forgo sewing machines and cover each step in creating your doll. You will cover pattern design, hand sewing, antiquing, clothing, drawing the face and options for adding “ears” for a black cat? – Halloween is just around the corner! No painting or sewing experience is required. This class is for all skill levels.
$35/Members
$40/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Mini Books
with Cindy Hernandez
Saturday, October 26
1 -4 pm
Students will create a mini-book and will also receive supplies to make an additional book. These mini-books are ideal for sketchbooks and are made with watercolor paper.
$45/Members
$50/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Needlefelting Birds
with Corbin Brashear
Saturday, November 2
12:30 – 4 pm
Save the date! More information coming soon!
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Origami Card Holders
with Linda Dunn
Saturday, November 9
1 -4 pm
Join fabric artist Linda Dunn for a fun filled afternoon learning how to dress up those holiday gift cards with origami card holders using both paper and fabric variations…no sewing required!
Class instruction will walk you through the entire process from paper/fabric selection & preparation to simple origami construction and finally creative embellishing ideas for that artistic touch. The fabric cards holders are very durable, suitable for everyday use and are perfect for credit cards/store cards and business cards.
Class fee includes all material and supplies to complete 2 paper card holders plus 1 fabric card holder. Additional prepared fabric may be available for purchase.
$25/Members
$30/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Elements of Art – Space, Balance, & Composition
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, November 23
1 – 4 pm
How do artists create space, and use balance and composition in their artwork?
Class includes:
- An art history exploration of works that focused on space, balance, & composition
- Art projects to explore all three: space, balance, composition
- Techniques for problem solving works in progress (you can bring in your own work in progress if you want)
- Looking at art in person, with a focus of applying what we have learned.
$30/Members
$35/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Origami Fabric Boxes
with Linda Dunn
Thursday, Dec. 5
1 – 4 pm
Fabric artist Linda Dunn returns for another fun filled afternoon creating fabric origami boxes…no sewing required! This class will feature holiday themed boxes which are perfect for gift giving, stowing away small treasures or display as a unique decorating accent.
Class instruction will walk you through the entire process from fabric selection & preparation to simple box construction progressing to more complex variations and finally creative embellishing ideas for that artistic touch.
Class fee includes all material and supplies to complete paper “mock ups” plus 1 fabric box.
Additional prepared fabric sets will be available for purchase.
$35/Members
$40/Non-Members
All supplies included
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Elements of Art – Emphasis & Movement
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, December 7
1 – 4 pm
Final class of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
Emphasis and movement can be key elements of art that help create interest and drama. Explore this concept in an art history presentation and learn how to:
- Create a strong center of interest or focal point
- Move the viewers eye through a piece in the way
- Explore the illusion of action
- Create a suspenseful moment and how to have use tension in your composition.
- How to use emphasis and movement to finalize an artwork.
$30/Members
$35/Non-Members
All supplies included
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All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled.
Unsure if your membership is active? Check in with the Museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected]. Thank you for supporting the arts!
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By Brooke Nuckles, 402 contributed posts
View all Brooke Nuckles's posts.
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We’re having a fun summer of art here!
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Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page.
Advanced registration is strongly recommended most of these classes are on the verge of filling.Classes are limited in size and we don’t want to have to turn away a child.
All classes are $15 and include all the materials!
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Fish Prints!
with Kim de Young
Tuesday, August 13
1 – 3 pm
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In this class for 9-12 years old.
We will learn about the Japanese art of fish printing, called Gyotaku. We will use a variety of realistic rubber fish as we work in the process of printmaking. Together we will create one long mural, and each student will also make an individual print to bring home.
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Draw from a Photo
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, August 15
1 – 3 pm
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Learn how to sketch, shade, and create a copy of any photograph. Bring your own photo, or choose from one of ours.
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Watercolor
with Barbara Burnett
Tuesday, August 20
1 – 3 pm
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We’ll explore watercolor for fun. How to arrange pieces for painting and how to sketch before applying color.
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How to Draw Eyes class on 8/22 is full.
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Pop-Up Cards
with Kristen O’Neill
Tuesday, August 27
1 – 3 pm
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Learn a variety of ways to create pop-up cards. Kids will complete a variety of projects while trying out different styles.
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Colored Pencils
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, August 29
1 – 3 pm
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Make a colorful drawing. Learn how to blend colors, and create layers with colored pencils. Try out ways to color, then create a colorful drawing of your own.
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- Kids need to be checked in & out by an adult.
- All kids need to be able to follow directions and be in a class for a two-hour period.
- Minimum age for most classes is age 7. We do not offer classes for younger kids at this time.
- All classes are $15, and include materials.
- Advance registration is strongly recommended. We have limited space.
- All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled. If your kiddo is not able to make it please let us know.
Questions? Contact the museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected]. Click on our logo below to be taken to the online sign up.
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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1616 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts.
About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
August 2019 Adult Art Classes at GPMA
Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page.
We now have two levels of pricing for classes.
Museum members receive a $5 discount on all classes.
To become a member or to renew a membership:
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Elements of Art – Color
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, August 3
1 – 4 pm
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Part of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
Color! Color can be one of the most dominate elements.
· Learn about hues, value, and intensity.
· Explore the historical changes of color use, warm vs. cool palettes.
· Create your own color wheel for reference.
· Learn, with simple projects, how to set a mood with color in your artwork.
Class will be taught in acrylic – but the knowledge works for all mediums. A great class for the beginner, the art appreciator, and the more advance student who is looking to have a traditional fundamentals education.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Elements of Art – Value
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, August 24
1 – 4 pm
Part of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
Values & Contrast do a lot of the work that color gets the credit for.
• Learn about values, & contrast
• How to use them to control how the eye goes through an artwork
• Low-key vs high-key lighting
• How to use values with colors
• How to set up value changes in your composition
• We will make value charts and color value charts for your future reference
• Learn how to translate a colorful world into a monochromatic drawing
$30/Members
$35/Non-Members
All supplies included
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All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled.
Unsure if your membership is active? Check in with the Museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected]
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By Brooke Nuckles, 402 contributed posts
View all Brooke Nuckles's posts.
About the author:
Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page.
We now have two levels of pricing for classes.
Museum members receive a $5 discount on all classes this year.
To become a member or to renew a membership:
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Elements of Art – Line
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, July 20
1 – 4 pm
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Part of the new series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
Lines! What starts as a simple mark becomes the basis of art.
• How does a line move through an artwork, lead the eye, and interact? Is it bold or passive? Precise or irregular? What type of line is it?
• Using art history, we will explore powerful examples of lines in art.
• We will create a sample project to keep as a reference.
• Plus, we will try out different approaches to drawing. A great class for the beginner, the art appreciator, and the more advance student who is looking to have a traditional fundamentals education.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Elements of Art – Color
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, August 3
1 – 4 pm
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Part of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
Color! Color can be one of the most dominate elements.
· Learn about hues, value, and intensity.
· Explore the historical changes of color use, warm vs. cool palettes.
· Create your own color wheel for reference.
· Learn, with simple projects, how to set a mood with color in your artwork.
Class will be taught in acrylic – but the knowledge works for all mediums. A great class for the beginner, the art appreciator, and the more advance student who is looking to have a traditional fundamentals education.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Zentangle Books
with Cindy Hernandez
Saturday, August 17
1 – 4 pm
Create two books the perfect size for small Zentangle drawings. Taught by a certified Zentangle instructor. All materials are provided. Fun, pocket-sized books that you can easily carry with you!
Class time includes taking a break for lunch (on your own – you are welcome to bring a lunch into the museum).
$40/Members
$45/Non-members
All supplies included.
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Elements of Art – Value
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, August 3
1 – 4 pm
Part of the series of fundamental art classes: Elements of Art
Values & Contrast do a lot of the work that color gets the credit for.
• Learn about values, & contrast
• How to use them to control how the eye goes through an artwork
• Low-key vs high-key lighting
• How to use values with colors
• How to set up value changes in your composition
• We will make value charts and color value charts for your future reference
• Learn how to translate a colorful world into a monochromatic drawing
$30/Members
$35/Non-Members
All supplies included
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All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled.
Unsure if your membership is active? Check in with the Museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected].
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By Brooke Nuckles, 402 contributed posts
View all Brooke Nuckles's posts.
About the author:
We now have two levels of pricing for classes.
Museum members receive a $5 discount on all classes this year.
To become a member or to renew a membership:
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Traditional Painting Techniques
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, June 29
1 – 4 pm
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This class we will explore traditional painting techniques. We will start our paintings with an underpainting, then learn how to block in your painting, and add texture. Then we can use glazing, scumbling, and sgraffito. These will be taught in acrylic. Students will leave with a painting that uses all these techniques. We will be using a Renaissance palette of color. All levels are welcome!
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Basics of Watercolor
with Terri Regotti
Saturday, July 6
1 – 4 pm
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The transparent quality and the illusion of light created by the artist with watercolors makes it a seductive and popular medium to work with. There are very specific techniques that one must learn and practice to become proficient with them. Through exploring watercolor exercises this class will introduce the student to the various techniques and possibilities of this versatile and beloved medium. At a later date, this workshop will have a follow up class in which students will paint a landscape of their choosing. Come and explore the delicate dance between paper, water and pigment.
$50/Members,
$55/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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More summer classes coming soon!
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All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled.
Unsure if your membership is active? Check in with the Museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected].
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By Brooke Nuckles, 402 contributed posts
View all Brooke Nuckles's posts.
About the author:
Advanced registration is strongly recommended. Classes are limited in size and we don’t want to have to turn away a child.
All classes are $15 and include all the materials!
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Draw! Materials & Techniques
with Kristen O’Neill
Tuesday, June 25
1 – 3 pm
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Discover the wide range of drawing materials and techniques. We’ll have fun creating the same image four different ways to showcase what we’ve learned.
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Paint! Materials & Techniques
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, June 27
1 – 3 pm
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Learn about brushes, different types of paint, and a variety of techniques. We’ll have fun creating the same image in different styles and learn about painting techniques through art history.
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How to Draw Perspective
with Kristen O’Neill
Tuesday, July 2
1 – 3 pm
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Learn how to draw 1-point, 2-point, and atmospheric perspective. Recommended ages 9 & up.
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Lovable Still Life – Draw your Stuffed Animal!
with Kristen O’Neill
Tuesday, July 9
1 – 3 pm
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Learn how to draw what you see, how to shade fur, and feel free to bring your favorite stuffed animal or toy!
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Clay Monsters
with Carole Hayne
Thursday, July 11
1 – 3 pm
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A hand building step-by-step pottery class. We will be sculpting monsters ala James DeRosso but any monster will be accepted. The monsters will be made from either slabs or pinch pots. The instructor will glaze and fire the pieces made in the class to be picked up at a later date.
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Mixed Media Collage Play
with Karen O’Brien
Tuesday, July 16
1 – 3 pm
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In this class I will provide all sorts of fun and unusual materials to inspire you to make a “character” from collage, fabric, a variety of “weird” stuff and plant materials. You will learn:
- How to use your imagination to create a “character”
- How to combine different materials with glue, wire, tape, and thread
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Tissue Paper “Stained Glass”
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, July 18
1 – 3 pm
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Create faux-stained glass with tissue paper. A variety of designs are available.
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Terra Cotta Fairy Houses
with Laura Davis
Tuesday, July 23
1 – 3 pm
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Transform a clay pot into a cute Fairy House. Using simple painting techniques and a fine tip marker.
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Zentangle
with Cindy Hernandez
Thursday, July 25
1 – 3 pm
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What’s summer without the beach and seashells!? Learn to enhance your seashell with the Zentangle art. Zentangle is a method of creative doodling.
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Fish Prints!
with Kim de Young
Tuesday, August 13
1 – 3 pm
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In this class for 9-12 years old.
We will learn about the Japanese art of fish printing, called Gyotaku. We will use a variety of realistic rubber fish as we work in the process of printmaking. Together we will create one long mural, and each student will also make an individual print to bring home.
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Draw from a Photo
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, August 15
1 – 3 pm
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Learn how to sketch, shade, and create a copy of any photograph. Bring your own photo, or choose from one of ours.
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Watercolor
with Barbara Burnett
Tuesday, August 20
1 – 3 pm
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We’ll explore watercolor for fun. How to arrange pieces for painting and how to sketch before applying color.
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How to Draw Eyes
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, August 22
1 – 3 pm
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All about eyes! Learn to draw human eyes, and animal eyes. Tips and tricks from cartoon to realistic. Express emotion in cartoon eyes. Class will be taught in pencil.
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Pop-Up Cards
with Kristen O’Neill
Tuesday, August 27
1 – 3 pm
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Learn a variety of ways to create pop-up cards. Kids will complete a variety of projects while trying out different styles.
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Colored Pencils
with Kristen O’Neill
Thursday, August 29
1 – 3 pm
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Make a colorful drawing. Learn how to blend colors, and create layers with colored pencils. Try out ways to color, then create a colorful drawing of your own.
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- Kids need to be checked in & out by an adult.
- All kids need to be able to follow directions and be in a class for a two-hour period.
- Minimum age for most classes is age 7. We do not offer classes for younger kids at this time.
- All classes are $15, and include materials.
- Advance registration is strongly recommended. We have limited space.
- All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled.
Questions? Contact the museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected]. Click on our logo below to be taken to the online sign up.
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By Southern Oregon Artists Resource, 1616 contributed posts
View all Southern Oregon Artists Resource's posts.
About the author: SOAR: The Southern Oregon Artist's Resource is a directory of Southern Oregon artists, artisans and those who serve them and calendar of their art events, and Art Matters!, our blog posting Southern Oregon art events and matters of interest to artists, enthusiasts and patrons of the arts near and far. SOAR was created and is maintained by art advocate and web designer Hannah West in Jacksonville, Oregon to promote our diverse and talented arts community to our visitors and the rest of the world.
Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page.
We now have two levels of pricing for classes.
Museum members receive a $5 discount on all classes this year.
To become a member or to renew a membership:
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LAST CHANCE!
This is the last chance to sign up for Bobbi Baldwin’s Animal Painting class. Bobbi comes up from Sacramento to teach, so we need to make sure we have registered her minimum to hold this class.
Bobbi is an excellent teacher with lots of technical tips about proper values, colors, anatomy of animals. Past students of this class have learn a lot and enjoyed it.
(If you have already signed up, thank you. We will call you on the 11th and let you know if we are holding the class.)
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Animal Painting
with Bobbi Baldwin
Saturday, April 13
10:30 am – 4 pm
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Dogs, cats, horses, tigers, cows, wild animals… Whatever your favorite animal is, we will work on learning the structure of faces as well as how to best portray them! Learn new techniques to make your artwork stand out! Artist Bobbi Baldwin will begin with a demonstration in pastel or watercolor. Then… Work on your own subject with the help of the instructor – Beginners to advanced, all are welcome! You can paint or draw in any medium (bring your own supplies). Open to all mediums except oils.
(Please register in advance. Bobbi comes from out of state to teach here.)
$80/Members,
$85/Non-Members.
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Impressionism
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, April 27 NEW DATE!!
1 – 4 pm
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Learn about Impressionism. A beautiful visual lecture of Monet, Renoir, Sargent, and Cassatt will be given. Then you can copy your favorite Impressionist painting. We will use acrylic paint and 8” x 10” canvases. An afternoon of inspiration and fun! All supplies included.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Paint like Matisse
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, May 4
1 – 4 pm
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Learn about Matisse, and Fauvism. Create your own copy of your favorite Matisse on an 8” x 10” canvas.
Explore bright color, flat surfaces, bold patterns, and a change of perspective.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Figure Painting
with Bobbi Baldwin
Saturday, May 18
10:30 am – 4 pm
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Join Bobbi Baldwin for a day of investigating the techniques of masters in the art of figure drawing! Take your figure drawing to another level following the techniques offered by this workshop. Learn the easiest concepts that will help your anatomy understanding. Work from a live (clothed) model. This workshop will teach you how to understand light, shadow, composition, human structure, and how to make your work outstanding! Bring your own supplies. Open to all mediums except oil.
$85/Members,
$90/Non-Members.
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Creative Idea Generator
with Karen O’Brien
Saturday, June 1
10:30 am – 1 pm
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Play generates ideas and constraints make things interesting. They send you in new directions and bypass inhibitions. The assignment is to make a figure. Any kind of figure. Or more than one! The more you do, the more ideas you will generate for bigger projects like dolls, drawings, paintings, and sculpture. This is a chance to engage deeply and freely with your imagination and embrace real play.
All materials will be provided. We will use paper, cardboard, fabric, sticks, moss, feathers, buttons, metal, wood…basically whatever is around including tools – glue sticks, tape, paint, thread, string…. You are welcome to bring a Ziploc bag full of your own bits to use or share and add a nice element of surprise.
$40/Members,
$45/Non-Members.
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How to Paint Vegetables
with Terri Regotti
Saturday, June 15
1 – 4 pm
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This workshop is a continuation of painting in acrylic where students will expand on the study of the acrylic medium and their subject matter. A finished painting will be completed. All supplies provided.
$50/Members,
$55/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Traditional Painting Techniques
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, June 29
1 – 4 pm
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This class we will explore traditional painting techniques. We will start our paintings with an underpainting, then learn how to block in your painting, and add texture. Then we can use glazing, scumbling, and sgraffito. These will be taught in acrylic. Students will leave with a painting that uses all these techniques. We will be using a Renaissance palette of color. All levels are welcome!
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled.
Unsure if your membership is active? Check in with the Museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected]
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By Brooke Nuckles, 402 contributed posts
View all Brooke Nuckles's posts.
About the author:
We now have two levels of pricing for classes.
Museum members receive a $5 discount on all classes this year.
To become a member or to renew a membership:
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How to Paint Flowers
with Terri Regotti
Saturday, April 6
1 – 4 pm
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In this workshop you will learn some of the basics of working with acrylic paint, color mixing, theory, composition, under-drawing and take home an 8” X 10” painting of a flower inspired by real photographs which will be supplied.
$50/Members,
$55/Non-Members
All materials provided
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Animal Painting
with Bobbi Baldwin
Saturday, April 13
10:30 am – 4 pm
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Dogs, cats, horses, tigers, cows, wild animals… Whatever your favorite animal is, we will work on learning the structure of faces as well as how to best portray them! Learn new techniques to make your artwork stand out! Artist Bobbi Baldwin will begin with a demonstration in pastel or watercolor. Then… Work on your own subject with the help of the instructor – Beginners to advanced, all are welcome! You can paint or draw in any medium (bring your own supplies). Open to all mediums except oils.
(Please register in advance. Bobbi comes from out of state to teach here.)
$80/Members,
$85/Non-Members.
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Impressionism
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, April 20
1 – 4 pm
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Learn about Impressionism. A beautiful visual lecture of Monet, Renoir, Sargent, and Cassatt will be given. Then you can copy your favorite Impressionist painting. We will use acrylic paint and 8” x 10” canvases. An afternoon of inspiration and fun! All supplies included.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Paint like Matisse
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, May 4
1 – 4 pm
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Learn about Matisse, and Fauvism. Create your own copy of your favorite Matisse on an 8” x 10” canvas.
Explore bright color, flat surfaces, bold patterns, and a change of perspective.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Figure Painting
with Bobbi Baldwin
Saturday, May 18
10:30 am – 4 pm
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Join Bobbi Baldwin for a day of investigating the techniques of masters in the art of figure drawing! Take your figure drawing to another level following the techniques offered by this workshop. Learn the easiest concepts that will help your anatomy understanding. Work from a live (clothed) model. This workshop will teach you how to understand light, shadow, composition, human structure, and how to make your work outstanding! Bring your own supplies. Open to all mediums except oil.
$85/Members,
$90/Non-Members.
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Creative Idea Generator
with Karen O’Brien
Saturday, June 1
10:30 am – 1 pm
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Play generates ideas and constraints make things interesting. They send you in new directions and bypass inhibitions. The assignment is to make a figure. Any kind of figure. Or more than one! The more you do, the more ideas you will generate for bigger projects like dolls, drawings, paintings, and sculpture. This is a chance to engage deeply and freely with your imagination and embrace real play.
All materials will be provided. We will use paper, cardboard, fabric, sticks, moss, feathers, buttons, metal, wood…basically whatever is around including tools – glue sticks, tape, paint, thread, string…. You are welcome to bring a Ziploc bag full of your own bits to use or share and add a nice element of surprise.
$40/Members,
$45/Non-Members.
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How to Paint Vegetables
with Terri Regotti
Saturday, June 15
1 – 4 pm
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This workshop is a continuation of painting in acrylic where students will expand on the study of the acrylic medium and their subject matter. A finished painting will be completed. All supplies provided.
$50/Members,
$55/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Traditional Painting Techniques
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, June 29
1 – 4 pm
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This class we will explore traditional painting techniques. We will start our paintings with an underpainting, then learn how to block in your painting, and add texture. Then we can use glazing, scumbling, and sgraffito. These will be taught in acrylic. Students will leave with a painting that uses all these techniques. We will be using a Renaissance palette of color. All levels are welcome!
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled.
Unsure if your membership is active? Check in with the Museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected].
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By Brooke Nuckles, 402 contributed posts
View all Brooke Nuckles's posts.
About the author:
Click on any picture to reach our website class signup page.
We now have two levels of pricing for classes.
Museum members receive a $5 discount on all classes this year. To become a member or to renew a membership:
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ALMOST FULL:
Creative Idea Generator
with Karen O’Brien
Saturday, Feb 2
10:30 am – 1 pm
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Play generates ideas and constraints make things interesting. They send you in new directions and bypass inhibitions. The assignment is to make a figure. Any kind of figure. Or more than one! The more you do, the more ideas you will generate for bigger projects like dolls, drawings, paintings, and sculpture. This is a chance to engage deeply and freely with your imagination and embrace real play.
All materials will be provided. We will use paper, cardboard, fabric, sticks, moss, feathers, buttons, metal, wood…basically whatever is around including tools – glue sticks, tape, paint, thread, string…. You are welcome to bring a Ziploc bag full of your own bits to use or share and add a nice element of surprise.
$35/Members,
$40/Non-Members.
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ALMOST FULL:
Origami Boxes
with Linda Dunn
Saturday, Feb. 9
1 – 4 pm
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Join fabric artist Linda Dunn for a fun filled afternoon creating fabric origami boxes…no sewing required! These valentine themed boxes are perfect for gift giving, stowing away small treasures, or display as a unique decorating accent.
Class instruction will walk you through the entire process from fabric selection & preparation, simple box construction, progressing to more complex variations, and finally creative embellishing ideas for that artistic touch.
Class fee includes all material and supplies to complete paper “mock ups” plus 1 fabric box. Additional prepared fabric sets will be available for purchase.
$35/Members,
$40/Non-Members.
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Paint like Cezanne
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, Feb. 16
1 – 4 pm
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Learn about Cezanne and Post-Impressionism and how his work influenced future generations. We’ll explore how he used geometric shapes and brushstrokes to construct his subject matter. Create a copy of your favorite Cezanne. We will be working in acrylic, with all materials provided.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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Fractured Flowers
with Linda Dunn
TWO DIFFERENT DATES OFFERED:
Saturday, Mar. 9 or
Thursday, Mar. 14
1 – 4 pm
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Fabric artist Linda Dunn shares her “fractured fabric” technique for the first in this brand new class. Learn how to use a heat bonding process to transform scraps of fabric into mini works of art. No sewing required! Class fee includes all material, supplies and use of necessary equipment.
$50/Members,
$55/Non-Members
(price is for 1 class)
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Color & Value in Landscapes
with Kristen O’Neill
Saturday, Mar. 16
1 – 4 pm
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Learn about color theory, mixing, and values. Techniques for natural atmospheric perspective will be taught. We will have several painting exercises. Great for beginners, but all levels and questions are welcome. All materials are provided, taught in acrylic.
$30/Members,
$35/Non-Members.
All materials provided.
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All class sign ups are considered final and refunds are not given. The Museum will give a full refund in the case of a class being cancelled.
Unsure if your membership is active? Check in with the Museum staff by calling 541-479-3290, or email [email protected].
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