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Spring workshops
PAINT AND SIP-WATERCOLOR MINI SEASCAPES
Instructor: Linda Gebhart
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 4-6pm
Cost: $45 Members & Patrons; $55 Non-Members
FULL
Instructor: Linda Gebhart
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 4-6pm
Cost: $45 Members & Patrons; $55 Non-Members
FULL
summer workshopS
THE NEXT STEP WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Gheri Fouts
Date: Saturday, June 21, 12-4 pm
Cost: $45 for members and Patrons
$55 for Non-Members
Have you taken beginner classes in watercolor, but find yourself saying, “Now what?” The term “intermediate” may be intimidating. This is a class for post-beginners or stalled intermediates who are looking for that next step in making our watercolor paintings come alive!
Supplies for Next Step Watercolor
Supplies participants need to bring to class: Watercolor paper (140# preferred); Small sketchbook; a pencil and pen; Brushes: #8 round; 1” flat, rigger; and Watercolors (a red, yellow and blue in warm tones and a red, yellow and blue in cool tones)
Instructor: Gheri Fouts
Date: Saturday, June 21, 12-4 pm
Cost: $45 for members and Patrons
$55 for Non-Members
Have you taken beginner classes in watercolor, but find yourself saying, “Now what?” The term “intermediate” may be intimidating. This is a class for post-beginners or stalled intermediates who are looking for that next step in making our watercolor paintings come alive!
Supplies for Next Step Watercolor
Supplies participants need to bring to class: Watercolor paper (140# preferred); Small sketchbook; a pencil and pen; Brushes: #8 round; 1” flat, rigger; and Watercolors (a red, yellow and blue in warm tones and a red, yellow and blue in cool tones)
WHIMSICAL BIRDS - GOURD ART
Instructors: Mary Schlunegger & Mary Ann Gantenbein
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2025, 1-3pm
Cost: $45 Members & Patrons; $55 Non-Members
Register by July 7 to ensure enough supplies.
A fun new art using gourds and your own hand-made papers. These bird make delightful decor and gifts. The two day workshop for making a whimsical bird. Day 1. students make hand painted paper. Day 2, Attach the dried paper to a gourd creating an embellished whimsical piece of art. All material Provided.
Instructors: Mary Schlunegger & Mary Ann Gantenbein
Dates: Saturday-Sunday, July 12 & 13, 2025, 1-3pm
Cost: $45 Members & Patrons; $55 Non-Members
Register by July 7 to ensure enough supplies.
A fun new art using gourds and your own hand-made papers. These bird make delightful decor and gifts. The two day workshop for making a whimsical bird. Day 1. students make hand painted paper. Day 2, Attach the dried paper to a gourd creating an embellished whimsical piece of art. All material Provided.
BEGINNING ACRYLIC WORKSHOP -
A Tasty Exploration
Instructor: Phyllis Taylor
Date: Saturday, July 19, 1-4 pm
Cost: $40 for members and Patrons
$50 for Non-Members
This is a paint and eat event. The 3 hr workshop explores beginning acrylics by painting a fancy cupcake that is provided as a model, followed by a party eating the dessert. The instructor will provide art boards, paints, basic brushes, and a small cupcake that will be each person’s subject to draw and paint. Students are welcome to bring their own brushes and paints.
A Tasty Exploration
Instructor: Phyllis Taylor
Date: Saturday, July 19, 1-4 pm
Cost: $40 for members and Patrons
$50 for Non-Members
This is a paint and eat event. The 3 hr workshop explores beginning acrylics by painting a fancy cupcake that is provided as a model, followed by a party eating the dessert. The instructor will provide art boards, paints, basic brushes, and a small cupcake that will be each person’s subject to draw and paint. Students are welcome to bring their own brushes and paints.
BOTANICAL INK & WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Dorota Haber-Lehigh
Date: August 23, 2025
Cost: $100 Members & Patrons;
$115 Non-Members
Explore mark making with ink and loose watercolor washes to depict botanical summer subjects with well known local artist, Dorota Haber-Lehigh. This class is very popular and will sell out fast! Bring a sack lunch and the following supplies: set of watercolors, watercolor brushes, 2 water containers, Viva paper towels, a plant, Black Pigma Micron pens sizes 005, 01 (pens will also be available for purchase from Dorota at the course).
Instructor: Dorota Haber-Lehigh
Date: August 23, 2025
Cost: $100 Members & Patrons;
$115 Non-Members
Explore mark making with ink and loose watercolor washes to depict botanical summer subjects with well known local artist, Dorota Haber-Lehigh. This class is very popular and will sell out fast! Bring a sack lunch and the following supplies: set of watercolors, watercolor brushes, 2 water containers, Viva paper towels, a plant, Black Pigma Micron pens sizes 005, 01 (pens will also be available for purchase from Dorota at the course).
Are you interesting in teaching?
We are always interested in finding instructors for workshops and classes. If you're interested just download the Class Proposal Form below and email it back.
Groups
Please call the facilitators before attending due to space availability. Free to Members, $5 per session Non-Members.
Monday: Open Studio 10 am-4 pm
Gheri Fouts, Facilitator, 503-738-6434
Begins January 31, 2023
For artists, beginner to pro, who want to use the studio space and do art with others. Must call for reservations.
Tuesday: Intermediate and Advanced Pastel Group, 10 am – 4 pm
Kathy Moberg, Facilitator, 503-738-6653
A group for pastel artists who are intermediate to advanced level. Must call for reservations.
Call for dates
Wednesday: Whatever Wednesday 11 am-4 pm
Judy Madson, Facilitator, 503-717-3537
An open studio to explore any medium with others. Must call for reservations.
Monday: Open Studio 10 am-4 pm
Gheri Fouts, Facilitator, 503-738-6434
Begins January 31, 2023
For artists, beginner to pro, who want to use the studio space and do art with others. Must call for reservations.
Tuesday: Intermediate and Advanced Pastel Group, 10 am – 4 pm
Kathy Moberg, Facilitator, 503-738-6653
A group for pastel artists who are intermediate to advanced level. Must call for reservations.
Call for dates
Wednesday: Whatever Wednesday 11 am-4 pm
Judy Madson, Facilitator, 503-717-3537
An open studio to explore any medium with others. Must call for reservations.
Astoria Art Loft
HERE are more educational workshops and classes from our friends at The Astoria Art Loft in Astoria, Oregon.
HERE are more educational workshops and classes from our friends at The Astoria Art Loft in Astoria, Oregon.