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All class fees are due at registration!

Cancellations must be made one week prior for full refund.

Studio members receive a discount on all classes and some free!

Punch cards are only applicable to punch card specific classes!

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To register call the studio today, classes may be limited.
503-232-3457

Ladies Art Night!
With much demand we are bringing Ladies Art Night back to the studio! Come treat yourself to a creative night with other fun women! This April we will be exploring DIY Body Care with Joy!  You will have the opportunity for just $25.00 to make your own massage oil , body spray & lip balm!  All of these fabulous items will be created with all natural & healing products, such as beeswax , almond oils , essential oils , herbs & more!  Come learn how to make your own products while enjoying sweet treats & beverages among friends!
April 23 6:30 - ?
Cost: $25 per person
Bring a snack or beverage to share and receive $5 Off
All women will get to make 2 of each product to take home

Earth Friendly Candles
Leader: Joy Leising
Celebrate Earth Day in this 2 hour soy & beeswax candle making class!
Each artist will learn the benefits of soy & beeswax candles while creating 2-3 of their own candles in molds & containers. This workshop will touch on aromatherapy and using essential oils in candle making!
A great adult & kids class to take individually or together!
April 22nd Thursday from 6-8pm
$35 per person

Call to register!
503-232-3457

Rites of Passage: a Creative Writing & Artistic Journey
Leaders: Writer, Michael Guerra & Artist, Beth Ann Short
We all have rituals in our daily lives. Some of us can not start the day without a cup of coffee or a morning shower. But what about the moments in your life that clearly changed the way you think and feel? In this two-part workshop we will explore Rites of Passage mixing words, memorabilia, and art. Utilizing the traditions of the Mexican retablo, we will commemorate the most meaningful events and memories in our lives. Birth, marriage, life changing experiences, even death, and spiritual awakenings all share a presence in this rich cultural heritage.  Participants will engage in a creative writing exercise to generate images and ideas for a personal retablo.
Join us, and together we can explore our own passages into who we are.
April 11th from 1-4pm
April 18th from 1-3pm
Cost: $50
All materials included.  Participants in this workshop will also have 4 hours of FREE open studio time to work on their art piece outside of class IF they would like the time.

Life Drawing Studio
Leader: Stephanie Meredith
Twice a month on Wednesday evenings!
Polish up your drawing skills!
Drawing materials (charcoal and pencil) and easels available, but if you'd like large paper bring your own newsprint pads.
April 14th & 28th from 6-8pm
Come in and draw a clothed model.
Cost: $15 per session
Punchcards applicable!
Free for members!
Call to register 503-232-3457

Couture Alterations
Instructor: Elizabeth Robinson
We all have clothes that we wish fit but don’t quite, or they are just not as fashionable as we thought they would be, and are unfortunately destined for the thrift store. If you wish you had the skills to alter and modify these clothes yourself, then this class is for you.  In these three 3 ½ hour sessions, we will go over all the essential techniques you need to custom fit clothes to your body. We will study how to ‘take in’ and add width to clothes we have, as well as restyle garments and learn ways to create something new from our ‘old’ clothes or thrift store finds. You will learn easy ways to mend tears and replace zippers, finish raw edges, as well as how to make and add embellishments such as appliqués, pockets, trims, and layers.  
Week #1: Identifying and fixing fitting issues; ‘taking in’ garments; creative fitting elements   Week #2: Adding width, length and fullness to garments; restyling garments  
Week #3: Mending clothes; embellishments  
Cost: $130 ($10 off with your own sewing machine!) + $5 Materials fee  
What to bring:
   ~Clothes you wish to alter, modify and mend, matching thread, fabric and notions particular to your project
   ~A sewing machine if you have one: Please bring it clean, tuned and ready to use. Remember to bring its power cord and presser foot, extra bobbins and feet, and the machine’s manual. The studio will have a few sewing machines and a serger available for sharing.
   ~A basic sewing tool kit: Fabric scissors, small pair of scissors or ‘nippers’ for cutting thread, seam ripper, pins with heads, clear, see through ruler with grid, marking tools (if you have them Chalk pencil or wheel, wash-out blue pen) & a notebook for taking notes
When: Saturdays April 24th, May 1st, & 15th
Class length: 3 ½ hours  

In these 3 different workshops you will have the chance to get ready for summer by creating Stepping Stones for your outdoor path, funky wood painted signs for your garden or patio & mosaic your favorite pot!
Take all 3 classes and receive 1 class FREE!

Garden Art Part 1: Stepping Stones
Leader: Joy Leising
Each participant will have a chance to make 1-3 stepping stones of their own. The studio will provide molds, cement  & fun embellishments such as tiles, glass, stones & shells to place in your stones.
Saturday May 22nd from 1-2:30
Cost: $35

Garden Art Part 2 : Wood painted garden signs
Leader: Joy Leising
In this workshop participants will have the opportunity to use refound wood & patterns to paint & design funky outdoor garden or patio signs of their own. Each participant will have the opportunity to create 1-4 signs during this workshop.
Saturday May 29th from 1-3pm
Cost: $25

Garden Art Part 3: Mosaic Pots
Leader: Joy Leising
Come learn the art of mosaics while creating a really fun pot for your outdoor area! Each participant will complete 1 mosaic pot and learn the art of design , gluing , grouting & cleaning! The studio will be providing a variety of sized pots , tiles , glass , rocks , shells & more!
Mosaic 1: June 12 from 1-4pm Gluing Tiles & Grouting
Mosaic 2: June 19 from 1-3pm Cleaning , Finalizing & Applying Final Coat
Cost: $45

Glass Pendants  
Leader: Monica Kaul
Create beautifully fired, hand cut glass pendants without a kiln!  These are the latest in jewelry fashion statements and they are simply gorgeous. These pendants are quick to with stunning results.  Making just one is just simply not enough so in this class we'll make at least THREE completed pendants to take home as a gift to yourself (you deserve it) or for someone else. We'll also discuss unique tips for working with your own photographs to create customized pendants edged in silver.
Apr 24th 1-3pm
Cost: $3o + $7 materials fee paid directly to instructor  
Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate Ages 15 and up

Creativity Workshop
Leader: Beth Ann Short & Joy Leising
Are you feeling stuck in your creative flow? 
Do you feel art making at home is a bit isolated?
Twice a month the studio is offering a place to get past these creative blocks.  Participants are welcome to bring in art already in process or start a new piece.    In these workshops, leaders will begin with a small warm-up exercise and then if they choose will continue on with a offered art directive. 
Thursday mornings from 11am-12:30pm
April 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th
Discounts for non-profit organizations!
Cost: $15 per person includes access to workshop art materials.
Punch cards applicable.
Free for members.

Lets Hoop!
Leader: Joy Leising
It's Spring time lets get outside & hoop!
In this 2 hour workshop you will learn some fun facts about Hula Hooping , make your own hoop & get some exercise grooving with your new hoop! Each participant will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills to make their own hula hoop & design it with a variety of sounds , wild colored tapes & more!
Sunday April 25th from 1-3pm
$40 non- members
$35 members
Ages 6 & Up Welcome!
Bring a friend and each person receive $5 off!

Fauvism Open Studio
Leader: Beth Ann Short MA ATR-BC
The "Fauves" (a.k.a "wild beasts") shocked the public with their art.  Bright colors and short blunt brushstrokes.  This period was considered a raw & emotional period in art.  Come to this open studio and experience this method of painting.
Artists of focus will include Henri Matisse, Andre Derain & Georges Braque.
No art making experience necessary!
This workshop is for individuals high school aged & older.
Sunday~ April 25th from 2-4pm
Cost: $40 all art materials included
Learn even more about this period and take the Fauvism Lecture on April 10th 2-4:30pm

Call to register today, class space will be limited!
503-232-3457

Natural Paper Making
Come learn the art of paper making with natural products such as seeds , dried flowers & recycled paper pulps! Each participant will have the opportunity to make up to 10 different types of paper and then in class 2 it will be turned into cards! Great class to take with a friend!
May 4 & May 11 from 6-8pm
$40.00 per person
Sign up with a friend and receive $5 off of class fee.

Call to register!
503-232-3457

Art History: Artists Intent & Process
Series II: Fauvism
Leader: Beth Ann Short MA, ATR-BC
     Did you ever look at a classic piece of art and wonder what was behind the art and it’s composition?  Art making is a complex process that involves technique/use of materials as well as telling a story with the media.  In art therapy, art therapists use assessment techniques in supporting individuals through the therapeutic process.  These assessment techniques take into consideration many formal points in the art process as well as clinical theory and the individual’s life experiences. 
     In this lecture series participants will journey through multiple periods of art history with a board certified registered art therapist examining the art and artist’s experience considering these points of assessment.   Participants will learn about the featured artist’s life, process in creativity and see visual proof of the therapeutic use of art-making in the creator’s life.  
     Expect rich discussions in this interactive series. This inspiring workshop is designed for adults over the age of 18.  These interactive lectures may be taking in the entire series or individually.
     The "Fauves" (a.k.a "wild beasts") shocked the public with their art.  Bright colors and short blunt brushstrokes.  This period was considered a raw & emotional period in art.
Artists of focus will include Henri Matisse, Andre Derain & Georges Braque.
No art experience necessary!
Cost: $25 per person
Saturday April 10th from 2-4:30pm
Call to register!
503-232-3457
If you'd like to experience art making in an Fauvist approach come to our open studio workshop! Check out our workshop in the mixed media section on this page on April 25th from 11am-1pm!
Watch for Series III: Cubism in May 2010!