Adult Classes
Our programs are made possible through the support of the Oregon Community Foundation, The Ford Family Foundation, Oregon Arts Commission, and donations from people like YOU. Older teens, ages 16-18, are welcome to join most adult/evening classes for FREE as part of our Art Rocks Teens program. Our members pay a reduced fee for classes – become a member HERE!
Want to treat someone to a class? You can purchase a gift certificate HERE.
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Free Offerings
HIP & HANDMADE – a FREE drop-in class!
EVERY SATURDAY, 10:30-11:30 AM
Join one of our creative and enthusiastic staff members – often the wonderful Journey Hahn – for this casual, no pressure get-together. We gather around a big table to work on a different project each week, depending on what has captured our interest.
No need to sign up, no tuition, just come on by!
SPIN IN – a FREE drop-in offering!
EVERY FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Join the fiber fun gang on the first Saturday of every month at the Pendleton Center for the Arts. Those who spin, knit, crochet or do any creative hand work are welcome. If you just want to learn more about these fiber arts, come on by! We love to do demonstrations, answer questions, or help you with the “darned” knitting problem (pun intended).
CREATION STATION – a FREE independent study opportunity
TUE-FRI, 10:30-3:30 PM, SATURDAY 12:30-3:30 PM
(NOTE: on rare occasions there are private events that preclude use of the Creation Station. If you’re traveling to PCA, call us to check, 541-278-9201)
We’ve put together a buffet of cool art materials that you can choose from. Grab a table, follow an online tutorial or just experiment and see where your curiosity takes you. From weaving kits, to needle felting, to embroidery, to painting and collage, and more – there’s sure to be something to spark your interest. No need to sign up, no tuition, just come on by!
JAM NIGHT- A FREE DROP-IN
with Kate Peck & Charlie Herrington
SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
7:00 – 8:00 PM
A casual and fun get together for musicians of all experience levels. Blues, rock, country, pop and more. We’ll experiment with a variety of instruments. Guitars, mandolin, bongos…bring what you have and join us for an awesome jam session.
DRAWING COLLABORATIVE: Working From a Model- a FREE drop-in class!
with Alice Thomas & Shari Dallas
*Look for New Dates, Fall Term 2025!
Alice and Shari will gently facilitate an open-ended, skill-building activity each week. Drop in once or become a regular! This gathering is appropriate for both accomplished and aspiring artists. Practice will include: 1. Drawing to see; drawing as a means of learning more about the world. 2. Composition building; developing a sense of what makes an effective composition. Participants are asked to bring an 18 x 24 rough surface newsprint pad. The PCA will have extras as well. Drawing tools will be provided. This course is being offered to both teens and adults.
PROFESSIONAL ARTIST RESOURCE CENTER (PARC)
More than 15 years ago, the Lamb Foundation helped us put together the Professional Artist Resource Center here at PCA. Through that program, we provide one-on-one mentorship and resources for emerging artists who are learning to navigate everything from gift shop sales and craft vending to getting their work into contemporary galleries.
We’re so delighted that Pendleton is seeing a surge of artists who are ready to make the move into gallery spaces and more, so we’re offering workshops now instead of one-on-one sessions. These classes are free and open to anyone exploring a creative pursuit, whether they be working at the beginning, emerging, or professional level. They are designed to build on one another, but you can jump in and out, joining only the sessions you need.
HOW TO WRITE AN ARTIST’S STATEMENT
with Roberta Lavadour
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
June 12, 2025
Writing about yourself and your work can be a daunting task, but it’s essential for artists who want to approach galleries, apply to juried exhibitions, or seek out funding opportunities—or all of those things! We’ll go through a series of exercises designed to get to the heart of why you do what you do, then combine best practices of good writing with your voice to get a great artist’s statement on paper that will serve you well for a variety of uses.
HOW TO CREATE A CV
with Roberta Lavadour
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
June 26, 2025
A curriculum vitae, or CV for short, is an artist’s version of a resume. A CV is often required when you submit work for juried exhibitions and other opportunities in the art world. You don’t have to have a lot of experience making or selling art to craft a simple CV and doing it right from the beginning and making it easy to add to as you progress will allow you to be ready to quickly jump on opportunities in the future.
POP-UP 101
with Roberta Lavadour
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
July 10, 2025
Pop-up exhibitions can be a great way to build your CV and get your work in front of the public. This type of DIY activity can be as casual as hanging a few works in a non-traditional space to presenting an important body of work in a more formal setting. We’ll look at site selection, loan agreements, and liability issues, as well as installation best practices, promotion ideas, and documentation tips.
HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH YOUR ART
with Roberta Lavadour
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
July 24, 2025
Whether you’re planning on exhibiting and selling your work or not, you should always try to get great photos of each piece for your own reference. And great photos can make the difference between being accepted for an opportunity or being passed over. We’ll look at how to photograph both 2D and 3D art and fine craft works using special lighting techniques and other resources to make your work pop! We’ll only use cameras and materials that are easy to set up at home, so you can replicate what you learn in your own workspace. We’ll also show artists how to use a couple of the specialized tools that are available for artists to use anytime for free at PCA.
HOW TO FIND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES AND
CREATE COMPETITIVE SUBMISSIONS
with Roberta Lavadour
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
August 28, 2025
Finding your niche in the art world is an important milestone, and learning how to connect with it takes some work. We’ll look at where you are in your art practice and look at resources for finding the right opportunities. We’ll learn to navigate CAFÉ, an online platform used by most larger venues for processing exhibit submissions. We’ll look at ways to make your submission stand out and review the pitfalls that are important to avoid.
THE FINE PRINT
with Roberta Lavadour
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
September 11, 2025
When do you need a business license? Do you need to pay taxes on your art sales? How do I copyright my work? There are so many facets of exhibiting and selling artwork that are not nearly as fun as MAKING art but are vitally important. In this quick hour, we will answer the simple yes or no questions and provide broad overviews of some areas, then provide a list of resources for finding information specific to your own situation. You’ll leave with just enough knowledge to know what you don’t know, which is an immensely important point of view.
WORKSHOPS
MASTERING THE ART OF MOSAICS
with Linner Mishler
Look for New Dates Fall Term 2025!
Email Classes@pendletonarts.org to be placed on a waiting list.
Begin your Mosaic journey at the PCA and walk away with a beautiful creation, made by you. Each student will be provided with a 5 X 7 frame to work with, and Linner will provide guidance and instruction to enhance your skills and artistic abilities when it comes to the ever growing art of all things Mosaics. This class is aimed at beginners, but all levels are welcome.
$95 MEMBERS/$100 NON-MEMBERS + $10 MATERIAL FEE
BEGINNING GUITAR WITH CHARLIE
with Charlie Herrington
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
June 11, 2025 – July 30, 2025 (Eight Sessions)
Learn basic guitar skills and build a foundation for playing all kinds of music, from country to blues to rock and roll. You’ll start with the CAGED system and simple scales and basic rhythms. Eventually you’ll work your way up to playing some simple solos. No guitar experience necessary. New and returning students are welcome. Please bring a guitar – visit Pendleton Music Co. for affordable instrument rentals. You can join in any time at a prorated rate.
$50 MEMBERS/$55 NON-MEMBERS
CONTINUED GUITAR WITH CHARLIE
with Charlie Herrington
WEDNESDAYS, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
June 11, 2025 – July 30, 2025 (Eight Sessions)
Continue learning and practicing songs as a group in the Beginners 2 session. Bring your guitar or visit Pendleton Music Co. for affordable music rentals. You can join in any time at a prorated rate.
$50 MEMBERS/$55 NON-MEMBER
PHOTOGRAPHY
with Yasser Marte
FRIDAYS, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
June 13, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (Seven Sessions)
*No Class on July 4th
We are thrilled to have Yasser Marte, photographer at the East Oregonian, join us for another round of an in-depth photography class. You’ll learn everything you need to know to take spectacular pictures under the watchful eye of an experienced photographer. We’ll look at work by iconic classic and contemporary photographers, including urban landscape, portraits and objects, and delve into exposure, shutter speed, lines, perspective, shadows and so much more. We will not be using cellphones; please bring your own camera or feel free to borrow one from the PCA. This course is being offered to both teens and adults.
$115 MEMBERS/$120 NON-MEMBERS
INSTRUCTED OPEN-WHEEL THROWING
with Amy Jermain
WEDNESDAYS, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
June 18, 2025 – July 30, 2025 (Six Sessions)
*No Class on July 9, 2025
If you are familiar with the PCA’s ceramic-studio procedures and you’re wanting to pursue personal projects at your own pace with facilitated assistance, this class might be a good fit. Join Amy as she answers your questions, supports your goals, and helps perfect your technique in your ceramic endeavors. If you have a project already in mind, let us know and we’ll set you up for a brief consultation with our instructor.
$190 MEMBERS/ $195 NON-MEMBERS + $50 Materials Fee
BALLROOM DANCING
with Audrey Tribble
THURSDAYS, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
June 19 – August 7, 2025 (Eight Sessions)
Join Audrey as she guides students through an in-depth introduction into two styles of Ballroom Dance. You’ll begin with the Cha-Cha and move into the basics of the American Foxtrot. Both of these dances require excitement and a passion to learn! Students are asked to wear comfortable clothing and good tennis shoes for movement. All skill-levels of dancers are welcome. The cost for this course is intended for couples. Please call the PCA and register over the phone for single students. ALL are welcome!
$100 MEMBERS/ $105 NON-MEMBERS
MINIATURE PAINTINGS
with Peter Bryan
SATURDAY, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
June 21, 2025 or August 9, 2025
*Same Class, Different Dates! Pick the one that works best for you.
Support one of our favorite teaching artists by joining Peter Bryan as he guides you through the process of painting on mini-canvases using a variety of mediums. Peter uses bursts of colors and textures to explore the many possibilities of his style of art. Each student will be provided with four mini-canvases to create the perfect set of personal paintings. This class is being offered free of charge- all levels are welcome.
CERAMIC JEWELRY MAKING
with Marie Pratuch
SATURDAY, July 12, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
SATURDAY, July 26, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
(Two Sessions)
Using silk screens & textured rollers, students will make, design, and create their own personal set of earrings and or pendants. Marie will provide the tools & knowledge and students will provide the ideas and fun! Each student will be able to create three individual sets of jewelry in this class, all materials are included in the cost. All levels welcome!
$50 MEMBERS/$55 NON-MEMBERS
PERSONALIZED CERAMIC OVAL TRAY
with Marie Pratuch
SATURDAY, July 26, 2025, 10:30 – 12:30 PM
SATURDAY, August 2, 2025, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
(Two Sessions)
This course is aimed at educating students on different styles and decorating techniques, while giving you the opportunity to design and decorate your own pre-made nine-inch oval platter. Students will have access to a variety of silk-screens, underglaze decals, and semi-moist underglaze to decorate your tray and make it your own. All materials are included in the cost. All levels welcome!
$50 MEMBERS/$55 NON-MEMBERS
ECO-PRINTING
with Heidi Veldhuis
SATURDAY, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
August 2, 2025 (One Session)
Capture the beauty of nature in this Eco-Printing workshop. Heidi will teach you how to create patterns & colors on fabric using sustainable materials such as flowers, leaves, and plants. Each student will be given their own bandana to explore the different arrays of approaches when it comes to this eco-friendly form of art. Please bring a beverage and a light snack.
$30 MEMBERS/$25 NON-MEMBERS + $5 MATERIAL FEE
FUSING GLASS – an OUTREACH Class!
with Nancy Rees Duff
*Look for New Dates Fall Term 2025!
In this beginners class, join Nancy Rees Duff as she provides an introduction to fusing glass: what it is, how it works, and the variations in types of glass students can be expected to use. This includes sheet glass, frit, stringers and even powder glass. You’ll learn basic skills like glass cutting, stringer bending, and more. Students will be given a 6×6 piece of glass to use for their creation, which is perfectly sized for a plaque, glass dish, or piece of personalized art. Students will be briefed on glass safety, basic techniques, and overall understanding of how fusing glass works. This class will be held near Helix, Oregon in Nancy’s personal glass studio. Registered students will be contacted with the address. Spots are limited.
Please email Classes@pendletonarts.org to be placed on a Waiting List
$45 MEMBERS/$50 NON-MEMBERS
HAPPY HOURS:
FREE Social Crafting Gatherings for Adults 18+. We’ll have complimentary adult beverages (21+ and over) and tasty non-alcoholic options available, along with nibbles. Bring a friend, bring a date, be ready to relax and have fun! We prep for 12 people, so if you’re coming with a group, give us a heads up at classes@pendletonarts.org so we’re sure to have plenty of supplies.
DECOUPAGED GLASS BOTTLE
with Chantell Reid
Thursday, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
June 5, 2025 (One Session)
Decoupage is an art technique where designs are applied to a glass surface, similar to that of a transfer, using adhesive to secure your pattern or design. In this class, students will be given a recycled glass bottle to transfer their images from an assortment of options provided by the PCA. You’ll leave with a beautiful piece, created by you!
BARBIE HEAD KEYCHAIN
with Brooke Franklin
Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
July 10, 2025 (One Session)
Join Brooke Franklin for this fun and funky happy hour class as you design and create your own key chain using a recycled barbie head, beads, and a variety of other supplies. Students will walk away with a custom made key-chain that’s as unique as you are!
MAKE-A-LEI
with Chantell Reid
Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
August 28, 2025 (One Session)
In this class, you will learn the steps to complete a beautiful homemade, Lei, made out of ribbon. Join Chantell as she guides you through this process. You’ll leave with one Lei, made by you!