Classes

Youth Classes

Our youth programs are made possible through the support of the Oregon Arts Commission, the Roundhouse Foundation, PGE Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, The Oregon Cultural Trust, The Herbert A. Templeton Foundation, The Reser Family Foundation, and members like you!

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

 

 

Prefer a calendar format instead of a list? View it 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.

 

 

 

 

BABY DISCO PARTY – a FREE drop-in class!
(AGES 0 – 4)
with PCA Staff
FRIDAY  11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
September 4th and 11th, October 9th and 16th, November 6th and 20th 2026

We’re dropping the disco ball for this dance party! In this class, your little one can get their wiggles out in a celebration of creative movement, music, and fun! Build confidence, coordination and make new friends in a playful and encouraging environment.

 

 

 

 

LITTLE MAKERS ART – a FREE drop-in class!
(AGES 0 – 6)
with PCA Staff
September 4th and 11th, October 9th and 16th, November 6th and 20th 2026

Designed for the little ones in your life, this class provides a stimulating environment for creativity to blossom and imagination to soar. We’ll explore a variety of different art materials like paint, air-dry clay, and sensory play through different mediums. Discover the joy of art while building confidence in creating.

 

 

 

 

YOUTH CHUNKY SKETCHBOOKS (AGES 7 – 12) – a FREE drop-in class!
(AGES 7 -12 )
with Volunteers Bowyn & Lillian and facilitated by Kate Peck
SATURDAYS, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Ongoing – Third Saturday of each month
September 26th, October 17th, November 21, December 19th 2026

Grab your recycled, found and second hand materials like postcards, magazine clippings, old birthday cards- (anything you want!) and arrange them to your personal liking in a provided journal of your choosing. You’ll create your own unique and personal piece of functional art, made by you. Chunky journals, more commonly known as junk journals, are an eclectic form of mixed media art built out of your own imagination and creative freedoms. This class will be led by youth, for youth!

 

 

 

 

CLAY CREATIONS
(Ages 5 – 12) – ($10 drop-in fee)
with Kate Peck
SATURDAYS, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
September 5th and 26th  (due to Round-up), October 10th and 17th, November 7th & 21st, December 12th and19th 

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

 

 

FOR THE LITTLES – ART STUDIO (Ages 0-5)
with Erica Edwards

TUESDAYS, 12:15-1:00 AM
September 22nd-November 10th (8 sessions)
Come, Explore, Create! Each week we’ll provide a different art project using materials and supplies found in the JD Smith Art Studio. These classes are specially designed for kiddos aged 0 to 5 years old, however older siblings are welcome. Please wear clothing appropriate for getting messy! Parents or guardians must accompany their child in this course. 

Drop-In $3 Per Student + $1 Per Sibling

 

 

ART I – a FREE drop-in class! 
(AGES 9 – 12)
with Lori Sams
Mondays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
September 21st– October 26th 2026 (6 Sessions)
This is the first in a three term series of classes designed to help kids build skills in the fundamentals of art-making. Students will explore a variety of mediums to learn about the elements of art and the principles of design. No experience needed, returning students welcome!

 

 

 

NO SCHOOL MAKE AND TAKE ART – a FREE drop-in class!
(Ages 5 – 12)
With Racheal Wilmer
October 9th, November 6th, (two sessions)
1:00- 2:00 PM
If you’re looking for a creative outlet on a non-school day, join us at the PCA for a fun, hands-on project you can make and take home for family and friends to enjoy. All supplies are provided, along with a snack to keep creativity going.
$10 Drop-in fee

 

 

 

LEARN ABOUT AN ARTIST –  (AGES 5-12)
with Racheal Wilmer
Wednesdays, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
October 7th- 28th (Four Sessions)
In this class, youth students will learn about famous artists from around the world. We’ll start our sessions with a brief introduction and will follow suit with a project that correlates with the theme of the artist’s work. This is a great way to introduce art education and have fun doing it!
$40 full session or $15 drop in

 

 

THINKING HANDS
(Ages 8–12)
With Andrei Bonilla
SATURDAY, 1:00–3:00 PM
November 7th – December 5th (5 sessions)
In a world where answers are easy to find, Thinking Hands gives kids something even more valuable: the chance to think, make, and discover for themselves. Through creative building challenges using simple materials, students will practice trying new ideas, adapting when plans change, and creating something uniquely their own. Along the way, they’ll learn that mistakes are part of the process, perseverance leads to growth, and some of the best ideas come from rebuilding rather than starting over. This class celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the confidence that comes from making something with your own hands.
$80 for full session or $20 drop in

 

 

BIRD HOUSE PAINTING
With Racheal Wilmer
FRIDAY, 3:00- 4:30
 July 10th 0r August 28th 2026
This class will be offered twice. Choose the week that works best for you! 

This all-ages class offers a relaxed, creative space for participants to paint and decorate a wooden birdhouse in their own unique style. Emphasis is placed on imagination and personal expression, with a wide variety of paints and materials available to explore. Families, friends, and individuals are welcome to create at their own pace in a fun, supportive environment. Each participant will take home a one-of-a-kind birdhouse ready to display or enjoy outdoors.

$25 per student Must Register Online: add date you will attend in receipt notes