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 1st and 3rd  of every month, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

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
FRIDAYS 1st and 3rd  of every month, 11:30 AM – 12:00PM  

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
* August class will be held on the 22nd due to Rock and Roll Camp

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!

 

 

 

MINIATURE CANVASES  (Ages 8+) 
with Peter Bryan
SATURDAY, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
August 8th 2026

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.

 

 

 

 

GLOW IN THE DARK ART 
with Peter Bryan
SATURDAY, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
 (Two Session) (Ages 8+)
July 25th, August 1st 2026 (Two Session)

Explore the unexpected in this hands-on workshop with Peter Bryan. Experiment with glow-in-the-dark paints and printmaking techniques to create bold, luminous designs that play with light, texture, and composition. Push your creativity, take risks, and discover new ways to make images come alive. Wear mess-friendly clothes and bring your curiosity and adventurous spirit—all materials are provided.

 

 

CLAY CREATIONS
(Ages 5 – 12) – ($10 drop-in fee)
with Kate Peck
SATURDAYS, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
June 6th and 20th, July 11th and 18th, August 1st and 22nd

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
July 7th- August 18th, 2026 (Eight Sessions)
*No Class on August 11th for Rock and Roll Camp
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

 

YOUTH CLAY CAMP
(Ages 5-12)
With Hadley Marshall
WEDNESDAY, 2:00-3:00
July 1st – August 19th (7 sessions)
(No class on August 12th)
Looking to get muddy? Come down to PCA’s Ceramics Studio and play with clay! In this class, students will work with Hadley Marshall each week to create a new form or figure. The class focuses on fun and experimenting is encouraged. The best part? You get to take home what you make!
$80 for full session or $20 drop in

 

 

WELCOME TO THE 90s Camp (8-12)
With Erica Edwards
Tuesday–Friday, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
August 4th–7th, 2026 (4 sessions)

Harken back to the golden age of the 90s—summer camp style! In this fun, hands-on class, students will dive into four totally rad projects inspired by classic 90s crafts. We’ll make plastic lanyards (boondoggles), create colorful pony bead keychains, melt Perler beads into unique art, and of course, tie-dye something awesome to take home.

$50 for full week or $15 drop in. 

 

 

YOUTH SUMMER ART CAMP (8-12)
With Erica Edwards
Tuesday–Friday, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
June 30th- July 3rd or July 21st–24th, 2026 (4 sessions)

This camp will be offered twice. Choose the week that works best for you!
Get creative this summer with four hands-on art projects! Each day, students will explore a different craft while experimenting with fun materials and techniques. Projects include candle dipping, designing collage bookmarks, sewing adorable pop-tart plushies, and learning the art of origami.
$50 for full week or $15 drop in

 

FAMILY CLASSES:

 

ART AT THE PARK- all ages drop in!
LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH, 9:00AM- 11:00AM
June 27th, July 25th, August 29th
With Hadley and Racheal

Join us for a fun family outing at Pioneer Park! Once a month we will have different art activities for you and your family to walk up and experience. All you need to bring is yourself and a creative attitude! See you there

 

 

 

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 

 

$10 BUCK TUESDAY (ALL AGES)
with Erica Edwards
 TUESDAYS, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
 July 7th – August 18th 2026
(No class August 11th for Rock and Roll Camp)

A low-cost, high-creativity open studio series where YOU help choose what we make each week. Each Tuesday features a different hands-on art project, ranging from printmaking and fiber arts to paper crafts and experimental techniques. Possible projects include: candle dipping, LEGO printing, origami, paper quilling, handmade paper, and macramé plant holders. Every week, we’ll post an Instagram poll where participants vote on the evening’s project—so the class you take is shaped by what the community wants to make. Come for one session or all of them. Each class stands alone and is designed to be beginner-friendly, fun, and accessible for all ages.

$10 drop in. Free for anyone under 18 with an adult participant