Kids Classes

Preschool Singing & Music
Instructor: Sue Osborne

Ages 2-5 with Parent Optional
Everyone has music in them – especially youngsters! Come to Singing Time with Sue where little ones (and interested parents) get a chance to mix new and familiar songs with interactions and fun.  Participants will use small percussion instruments, stringed instruments, drums of all sizes and scarves while Sue plays piano and guitar to get everyone into the rhythm of music.

THURSDAYS
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

  • Mar 1 – Mar 22 (4 classes)  $36

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Perspective Rendering NEW!
Instructor: Jack O’Brien

Ages 10 – 15
By looking at the world around, students will explore essential elements of perspective through drawing exercises and techniques to enhance artwork.  Learn how to strengthen and broaden your ability to draw objects accurately from memory and discover how to train the “mind’s eye” to help you draw objects better than ever.  Students will need a 9” X 12” sketchbook for class.

THURSDAYS
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

  • Feb 16 – Mar 22  (6 classes)  $95

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Art Budz!
Instructor: Pam Nichols

Ages 2 – 4 with accompanying adult.
Get ready to explore the world of art through messy mud, block printing, larger-than life painting, BIG drawings and collage.  The perfect class to jump into creativity while sharing time with Mom, Dad or maybe even Grandma!  All materials included.

 

WEDNESDAYS 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

  • Mar 14 – Mar 28  (3 classes)  $35
  • April 4 – April 25  (4 classes)  $55
  • May 2 – May 23  (4 classes)  $55
  • May 30 – June 20  (4 classes)  $55

FRIDAY  10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

  • April 6 – April 27 (4 classes)  $50
  • May 4 – May 25  (4 classes)  $50
  • June 1 – June 22  (4 classes)  $50

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Kindergarten Clay Club
Instructor:  Peter Luginbill

Ages 5-7
Youngsters will absolutely love getting their hands a little dirty in this class!  Participants learn basic fundamentals of ceramics by creating small sculptures, decorative tiles, musical instruments and small functional pottery.  All materials, glazing & firing included.

WEDNESDAYS  1:00 – 2:00 pm

  • Feb 29 – Mar 28 (4 classes)  $55
  • April 4 – April 25  (4 classes)  $55
  • May 2 – May 2  (4 classes)  $55
  • May 30 – June 20 (4 classes)  $55

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Muddy Buddies
Instructor:  Peter Luginbill

Ages 7-11
An exploration of clay artworks for budding artists!  Students will discover the endless possibilities of working with malleable clay to make pottery, whimsical sculpture, ceramic tiles and more.  Get fired up with your friends in this lively hands-on class and see what you can make.  All materials, glazing & firing included.

WEDNESDAYS 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

  • Feb 29 – Mar 21 (4 classes)  $65
  • April 4 – April 25 (4 classes)  $65
  • May 2 – May 23 (4 classes)  $65
  • May 30 – June 20 (4 classes)  $65

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Nature Journaling – Green Time vs. Screen Time!
Instructor: Susan Day

Ages 8 & up
Learning to draw is all about learning to observe.  Every day we come in contact with the natural world.  Putting your perceptions, observations, thoughts and ideas into a Nature Journal is one way to record your observations.  In this class, students will be encouraged to look at what is in front of them and draw, collage, paint and write creatively about nature.

TUESDAYS

April 3 – May 8

  • 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.  (6 classes)  $96

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Club Mud
Instructor:  Mark Beeson

Ages 11-15
Stimulate your mind and encourage your creativity while learning techniques like coil, slab, and an introduction to wheel throwing in a fun and social environment.  Bring your favorite iPod music to share and get the creative flow moving to bring functional and sculptural clay pieces to life.  All materials, glazing & firing included.

THURSDAYS
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

  • Mar 1 – Mar 22 (4 classes)  $96

 Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Teen Creative Writing
Instructor: Meghan Sterner

Creative Writing Book Binding & Illustration for Teens – Part II
Ages 10 – 15
Once you have completed your first story or stories, it’s time to tie it all together!  Using recycled materials and creativity; students will learn the art of book binding to bring their story to life through illustration, color and imagery to create a masterpiece.  During the last class, students will have the opportunity to share their works in an open mic reading.

THURSDAYS
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

  • Feb 16 – Mar 22 (6 classes)  $95

Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Glass Fusing for Youth!
Instructor:  Mary Stoneman

Budding Fusions
Ages 4-6
You’ve seen adults make glass art and now it’s time for the youngsters to get involved!  No cutting or sharp edges to worry about.  Students will make works of art out of pre-formed glass elements and glass ‘clay’.  Come learn basic skills and techniques to create masterpieces that will make you smile.

Sculptures – Using a unique glass ‘clay,’ come and create individual glass sculptures.
WEDNESDAY 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

  • Feb 1 (1 class)
  • Feb 29  (1 class)

$15  Materials Fee: $5
Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Landscapes – Create a 4 X 6” glass landscape panel to be displayed on a rock base.
WEDNESDAY 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

  • Mar 21

$15  Materials Fee: $5
Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Mosaics – Arrange an abstract image or pattern using pre-fired glass beads to make a unique sun catcher.

  • WEDNESDAY, Mar 14

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.  $15
Materials Fee: $5
 Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Nightlights – Come light up your room by creating a unique glass nightlight.  All hardware included in fee.

  • WEDNESDAY March 7

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.  $15
Materials Fee: $10
 Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Elemental Fusing
Instructor: Mary Stoneman

Ages 7 – 11

Nightlights – Come light up your room by creating a unique glass nightlight.  All hardware included in fee.

  • THURSDAY Mar 15

4:30 – 6:00 p.m.  $15
Materials Fee: $10
 Call or visit the Center to Register:  (503)487-6883

Teen Fusion
Instructor: Mary Stoneman

Ages 12 & up
The heat is on!  Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of glass fusing to make unique works of art that will light up any space.  Choose one or all classes and begin to see the possibilities.  Instructor: Mary Stoneman

Glass Bowls

  • THURSDAY Feb 23   4:30 – 6:00 p.m.   $15

Materials Fee:  $10

  • Saturday, Feb 25       10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  $15

Materials Fee:  $10

Glass Plates

  • Thursday, Mar 8th      4:30 – 6:00 p.m. $15

Materials Fee:  $10

Nightlights

  • THURSDAY Mar 22

4:30 – 6:00 p.m.  $15
Materials Fee:  $10

  • SATURDAY Mar 10

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.   $15
Materials Fee:  $10