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500 Main St. Springfield, OR 97477
Gift Shop and Gallery Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday 11- 4 pm
OPEN Second Friday, March 13th from 5-7:30pm
for the Downtown Springfield Art Walk
DESIGN YOUR OWN SILK SCARF
SATURDAY + SUNDAY 12 - 3PM
MARCH 28 + 29
Design and create you own silk scarf. Using a variety of silkscreens (birds, flowers, Chinese symbols, and more) or by freehand, you will create a surface design and leave with a finished one-of-a-kind wearable art piece.
Instructor: Roni Simone
EAC Member: $90
Non-Member: $110
Materials: $20
TOOLS FOR YOUR WATERCOLOR TOOLBOX
Thursdays 12 - 3PM
April 2 - May 21
Explore a variety of watercolor techniques and materials to create unique images. Experimenting with tools including: bar soap, spray starch, pen and ink, saran wrap, masking fluid, and a straw, while also exploring a variety of papers (cold press and Yupo) painting exercises will include washes and backgrounds (muted, dynamic, beaded, toned, and graded) to create painting starts. This workshop is a great fit for any skill level.
Instructor: Jo Dunnick
EAC Member: $245
Non-Member: $270
BEGINNING DRAWING
Saturdays 11:30 - 1:30PM
April 4 - 18, May 2 - 9
Learn to truly see as you draw in this welcoming, fundamentals-based class. Explore gesture, line, negative space, shading, and perspective while building confidence and enjoying the process.
Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to strengthen their foundational skills.
Instructor: Denise Zanetta
EAC Member: $120
Non-Member: $150
Materials: $25
BOOKMAKING
FRIDAY 10AM - 3PM
April 17
Create a handmade journal in this hands-on bookmaking class. Learn how to fold pages, construct an accordion-style spine, and bind your book using Japanese stab binding or decorative sewn techniques. Customize your journal with mixed acrylic paint or decorative papers, and finish it with a magnetic closure or a button, bead, and thread.
You'll leave with a completed, one-of-a-kind journal perfect for drawing journaling, or gifting.
Instructor: Heidi Stolp and Judy Black
EAC Member: $60
Non-Member: $70
Materials: $15
FIRST STEPS IN WATERCOLOR
THURSDAY 6PM - 8PM
MAY 7 - 28
An introduction to the magical world of watercolor, taught from the ground up. Practice brushstrokes, learn to control water, and explore use of salt, plastic wrap, and splatter while creating interesting compositions. The class is designed to encourage creative exploration while supporting artistic growth in a fun and welcoming environment. Great for beginners as well as those with some experience.
Instructor: Katie Stocks
EAC Member: $150
Non-Member: $180
PASTEL INNOVATIONS WORKSHOP
MAY 16, 17, + 18 10AM - 4PM
Learn new ways to simply and approach your subjects to express more energy in your work though mark making and layering of pastel with other materials. Soft pastel and pan pastels will be used together with mixed media. All skill levels welcome!
Instructor: Dawn Emerson
EAC Member: $380
Non-Member: $390
CALLIGRAPHY
SATURDAY 10AM - 3PM
MAY 30
In this one day class you will learn the Neuland and Broadway scripts, both popular in the Art Deco era, using the 6mm Pilot Parallel pen (included with material fee). Everything you need will be provided. Come for a relaxing and enjoyable experience exploring calligraphy.
Instructor: Heidi Stolp and Judy Black
EAC Member: $60
Non-Member: $70
Material Fee: $20
INSPIRATIONAL AND SPICY WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES
THURSDAYS 12 - 3PM
JUNE 4 - JULY 2
A five-week watercolor class focused on adding energy, creativity, and inspiration to your paintings. Explore a variety of expressive watercolor techniques, negative painting, color gradations, perspective, palette knife use, and creating atmospheric effects.
Expand your watercolor skills through hands-on demonstrations and techniques you can apply to your work.
Instructor: Patricia Mullen and Katie Stocks
EAC Member: $175
Non-Member: $225
Material Fee: $25
INTRO TO ABSTRACT ACYLIC PAINTING
SATURDAYS 12 - 3PM
JUNE 6 - 27
Learn to create abstract paintings in a fun expressive environment. Explore a variety of creative acrylic techniques and approaches. Over the four-week course, you will experiment, build confidence, develop your own artistic style, and complete a 12"x12" painting.
Instructor: Julia Paige
EAC Member: $175
Non-Member: $225
Material Fee: $25