Adults 50+: Art Classes and Workshops

Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St. • (541) 736-4444

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Come Tat with Me

Learn a technique or complete a project. Supply list provided at registration or kits available for an additional fee. Instructor: Cheryl Birch. Register.
9/9-12/23 . . . 2nd & 4th . . . W . . . 2-4pm . . . $30 . . . 14876

Crafters

Volunteers create handcrafted gifts to be sold at the Holiday Marketplace, to raise funds for the center. Materials provided.
Semimonthly . . . 2nd & 4th Tu . . . 1-3pm

Drawing Lakes, Rivers and Oceans

Study the different characteristics of water such as lakes, rivers and seascapes and architectural designs of boats and piers using a variety of art materials. Demonstrations and individualized evaluations. Material list at registration. Instructor: Ellen Gabehart. Register.
9/28-11/16 . . . M . . . 9:30am-12pm . . . $52 . . . 14916

Watercolor: Painting the Sea

Using watercolor or acrylics, paint a variety of ocean scenes: breakers, rocks, driftwood and seashore environment. Demonstrations and individualized evaluations. Material list at registration. Instructor: Ellen Gabehart. Register.
9/28-11/16 . . . M . . . 12:30-3:30pm . . . $52 . . . 14928
10/1-11/19 . . . Th . . . 6-8:30pm . . . $52 . . . 14929

Pottery

Learn hand-building and wheel-throwing. Instruction includes various coloring and glazing processes. Instructor: Vicky Trapp. Call (541) 463-5252 to register at Lane Community College.
9/29-11/17 . . . CANCELLED

Quilting Circle

For the experienced quilter. Group quilts pieced tops for community members. Call (541) 736-4444 for inquiries.
Weekly . . . TuF . . . 8am-12pm . . . Free

Rough Cuts Lapidary Group

Discuss design, materials, machines and techniques of faceting gemstones. Facilitators: Bob White and Dennis Davis. No meeting in September.
Monthly . . . 2nd F . . . 1-3pm . . . Free

Wood Carving

Instruction available for beginners; drop-in studio for experienced carvers. Furnish your own tools and wood.
Weekly . . . Tu . . . 1-3pm . . . Free

Woodworking Creations

Whether you’re a novice or experienced woodworker, create a project of your choice with instructor approval. Covers correct and safe use of basic hand and electric tools. Student provides materials. Instructor: Robert Havas. Call (541) 463-5252 to register at Lane Community College.
10/28-11/25 . . . CANCELLED

Build and Play a Dulcimer

Ages 18+. Simple and fun to play, the dulcimer is one of America’s only true folk instruments. History, building and playing – get it all with an instructor who has played since he was 12. No experience necessary. Cost includes kit. Tools optional; ask for list. Instructor: Greg Hodapp. Call (541) 463-5252 to register through Lane Community College. No class 11/26.
10/1-12/10 . . . Th . . . 6-9pm . . . $165 + $10 Registration Fee . . . LCC#22992

Oil Painting

Work at your own pace on subject of your choice. Emphasis on color, drawing skills, composition, technique, and equipment. Supply list discussed first class. Register. Instructor: Gloria Tinker. No class 11/26.
10/1-12/10 . . . Th . . . 9am-12pm . . . $65 . . . 14920
10/1-12/10 . . . Th . . . 1-4pm . . . $65 . . . 14921

Paper Tole Treasures

Ages 18+. Create stunning 3-D artwork by cutting, shaping and gluing layers onto a print. No special talents needed. Instructor: Thane Mattoon, paper tole artist. Register by Sept. 30.
10/7-28 . . . W . . . 6-9p . . . $30 . . . 14790
Kit cost is an additional fee.

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