Youth Classes

Our youth programs are made possible through the support of the Oregon Arts Commission, the Roundhouse Foundation, PGE Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, and our members. 

Our Youth classes are offered to kids up to 12 years old. If you’re over the age of 12, don’t worry! Classes for teens are FREE through our Art Rocks Teens program. Members of the Pendleton Center for the Arts pay a reduced fee for classes. Join now here!

Parent Permission forms are required for all Youth students. Permission forms must be updated annually. Please bring a signed and completed permission ready to turn in on the first day of class.

Permission forms can be downloaded here: Parent Permission YOUTH

NEED SOMETHING ON THE GO?? Check out our online resources HERE.

PRINT YOUR OWN FULL SPRING/SUMMER 2023 CATALOG HERE.

FREE FOR ALL! (UP TO AGE 12 OR SO) – a FREE drop-in class!
EVERY SATURDAY, 9:30 – 10:15 AM
NOTE: No Class during Round-Up Week, 9/7/24 and 9/14/24

Stop in for a fun, free Saturday morning art project with one of our creative and enthusiastic staff members. Pop your head in or stay for the whole session! Kids under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or older pal to help them with the project.

PCA CREATION STATION!
Tuesday-Friday 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Saturdays 12:30 PM-3:30 PM
FREE drop-in art experience.

We’ve transformed a portion of the Pearson Auditorium into the PCA Creation Station. Kids and families (locals and tourists alike!) can drop by during our open hours to enjoy a self-directed free-play art-making experience. We’ll supply all the materials, inspiration, and space to make things. We even have a comfy lounging area for supervising adults to relax and unwind. Come by when you can, or make it a structured part of your weekly routine. We’ll have new materials each week.

CLAY CREATIONS (AGES 5-12)
with Kate Peck
SATURDAYS, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Every first and third Saturday beginning September 7, 2024  

Explore clay building open studio style, which means you’ll have full access to the Alice Fossatti Ceramics Studio, under the watchful eye of Kate Peck. Create pinch pots, slab constructed boxes, free-form clay sculptures, and so much more! We do get messy so please send your student in suitable clothing.

$10 Drop-in per Class

We never want price to be a barrier. Have a kid (or two or three) who would love to take the class? Use the code KidsLoveArt at checkout to get them in for free

ART IN THE EVENING (AGES 4-12)
with Melissa Weston & Kate Brizendine
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
September 5,19, & 26, 2024 (Three Sessions)
*No Class on September 12, 2024

Looking for an evening outing to do with your family? Grab an adult(s) and work together to create something special. We’ll provide a pop-up art project, guaranteed to be fun and engaging, and you’ll leave with a custom piece of art made by you and your grown up. This is a fun way to create connection and meaning with family and friends, right here- at the PCA. Please register for this class so we can accommodate accordingly.

$20 MEMBERS/$25 NON-MEMBERS + $1 Per Sibling

PAPER MACHE
with Erica Edwards
MONDAYS, 3:30 – 4:30 PM
November 4 – November 25, 2024 (Three Sessions)
*No Class on November 11, 2024, Veteran’s Day

Join Erica as she teaches you the art of paper mache! Create animals, characters, or pull from your imagination. There’s so much you can do with paper mache, join the fun! 

$20 MEMBERS/$25 NON-MEMBERS

MAKE AND TAKE ART- a FREE drop-in class!
with the Kates
Friday, October 11, 2024
Monday, November 11, 2024
Monday, December 23, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

If you’re looking for a creative outlet for a non-school day, come to the PCA and partake in a fun project that you MAKE and TAKE home for family and friends to enjoy. We’ll provide the supplies and a snack. (Ages 5-12)

YOUTH HOLIDAY & SEASONAL WORKSHOP
with Kate Peck
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Monday, November 4, 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024 

Join Kate Peck as she guides you through the process of preparing for the upcoming holiday season. The October session will be all things Halloween! Our November and December session will be seasonal DIY decorations. We’ll have an assortment of holiday inspired, self-lead, art projects that you can pick and choose from, similar to an art buffet. Join the fun! 

$10 Per Session