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.

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

FREE FOR ALL! (UP TO AGE 12 OR SO) – a FREE drop-in class!
EVERY SATURDAY, 9:30 – 10:15 AM

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. On rare occasion we have a private event in the space, so if you’re counting on spending time here, call us at 541-278-9201 to check availability.

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 June 7th
August 16 is rescheduled for August 23 to accommodate Rock & Roll Camp clean-up!

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

ABSTRACT VS. REALISM (Ages 6-12)
with PCA Staff
MONDAYS, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
June 16, 2025 – June 30, 2025 (Three Sessions)

In this class, we’ll create an array of artistic options that explore the difference between realism and abstract art. We’ll even learn about a few famous artists and apply the lesson to the project! Come to all three sessions, or just pop in for one. Parents are welcome to partake or drop-off and pick-up. 

DROP-IN STUDIO ART (All Ages Welcome!)
with PCA Staff
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
July 1, 2025 – August 26, 2025 (Eight Sessions)
* No Class on August 12th – it’s Rock and Roll Camp!

Kids of all ages now have full access to the PCA’s art materials and studio space! Inspire your kids to explore art independently through open-ended drawing, painting, and collage, or anything their imagination designs! The emphasis is on creative learning and play through art making. Attend one or attend them all. Parents can participate too! (Children 8 and under must have a parent or pal over 18)

WORKING WITH CARDBOARD – a FREE drop-in class! (All ages!)
with PCA Staff
MONDAYS, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
July 7 – July 21, 2025 (Three Sessions)

When you think of basic brown cardboard, do you see endless art opportunities? We sure do! Join us for this three-session class and you’ll create something different each time. We’ll make masks, learn about abstract art, and use different cuts of cardboard to create cool and unique pieces made by you! All Ages Welcome!

ONE DAY CLAY CREATIONS (Ages 7-12)
with Kate Peck
SATURDAY,10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
July 12, 2025  (One Session)

Summer time can be busy! So we’ve set up this one day class to come create your own designs on clay slab shapes using a variety of silk-screens, underglaze decals, and semi-moist underglazes. All materials are included in the cost. All levels welcome!

$25 MEMBERS/$30 NON-MEMBERS

ART-SAMPLER CAMP (Ages 2 – 12)
with Erica Edwards
Monday through Thursday, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
July 14  – July 17, 2025 

Come explore and discover what our long time teaching artist Erica, has up her sleeves. Each day we’ll partake in a different creative endeavor that will serve as a “sample” of different types and kinds of art. Our hope is to expose you to a variety of different creative pursuits so you can learn new things and get inspired for future projects! 

$20 MEMBERS/$25 NON-MEMBERS