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500 Main St. Springfield, OR
Gallery and Gift Shop Hours:
Tues - Sat 11 am - 4 pm
Open 2nd Friday for the Downtown Springfield Art Walk
Sept. 11 from 5 - 7:30pm
2026 Fall classes
Watercolor Retreat
Adult and Youth Class
Instructor: Katie Stocks
Introduction to the magical world of watercolor, designed specifically for the complete beginner or one who wants to go back to review their skills and techniques. With over 10 hours of instructions, demos, guided practice and feedback, participants will explore this exciting medium with all materials provided.
Two Sessions:
Saturday, Sept 19, 11am - 3pm
Sunday, Sept 20, 11am - 3pm
MEMBER PRICE: $90
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $115
Gelli Plate Printmaking
Instructor: Melissa Green
Discover the colorful, creative world of Gelli plate printing in this friendly hands-on short class. Learn the fundamentals of making a one-of-a-kind monoprint using a variety of textures, stencils, and tools. This class is a chance to experiment with materials and leave with a collection of beautiful prints for collage and inspiration.
*Love printing? EAC is offering open studio opportunities to print with provided materials. A fun way to continue to explore.
One Session:
Tuesday, 5 - 7pm, Sept 22
MEMBER PRICE: $30
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $45
Small Landscapes in Watercolor and Pencils
Instructor: Denise Zanetta
Working with watercolor and watercolor pencils, create small to medium sized images as gifts or cards using different styles and techniques. Whether you are new to the materials or experienced, this class is a chance to explore and have fun.
Four Sessions:
Thursdays, 12pm-3pm, Sept 24, Oct 1, 8, 15
MEMBER PRICE: $120
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $145
Capturing Fall in Watercolor
Instructor: Katie Stocks
The season of fall will provide inspiration with its vibrant warm colors. Utilizing your own or the instructor's images, you will develop skills with brushes, washes, and unique painting techniques.
Four Sessions:
Thursdays, 6pm-8:30pm, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
MEMBER PRICE: $100
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $125
Foundations and Techniques of Figure Drawing
Instructor: Peter Harris
Learn how to draw the figure and learn the techniques and practices for academic figure drawing. Instruction on human anatomy structures and figure drawing workflows. Mixed media focused including colored pencils, watercolor, & ink. Opportunities to draw with live models.
Four Sessions:
Fridays, 11am - 2pm, Oct 16, 30, and Nov 13, 20
*Additional $20 fee for live model will be collected in class
MEMBER PRICE: $190
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $215
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Pacific Northwest Landscapes in Oil
Instructor: Weldon Oliver
Learn to paint in oil with step-by-step instruction to create Pacific Northwest Landscapes. No experience needed and all supplies will be provided.
Four Sessions:
Saturdays, 12pm - 3pm, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24
MEMBER PRICE: $160
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $185
The Magic of Expressive Imperfection: Floral Watercolors
Instructor: Leanna Weber
Learn to create expressive, atmospheric paintings while exploring the beauty of imperfection. Each class provides demos, guided exercises and painting, covering color theory, washes, values, composition, edges, and techniques for creating depth, mood, and light. Learn how to simplify what you see, trust the process, and embrace happy accidents as part of the creative journey.
Four Sessions:
Wednesdays, 1pm - 4pm, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
MEMBER PRICE: $180
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $205
Impressionism in Gouache
Instructor: Tara Kemp
Explore water soluble Gouache. Students will learn Gouache materials and techniques for creating Impressionistic paintings that emphasize loose brushwork and a rich color palette. Will include composition, values, warm/cool colors, color mixing & atmospheric distance. Will paint both still life and provided landscape photos. Great for beginners - intermediate
Four Sessions:
Tuesdays, 1pm - 3:30pm, Oct 13, 20, 27, & Nov 3
MEMBER PRICE: $115
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $140
Beyond the Surface: Mixed Media, Tissue Paper, & Printmaking
Instructor: Misty Gage
Transform ordinary tissue paper into a versatile mixed media art using paint, stamps, mark-making building layers on a wooden canvas/panel (8x8). Demos will focus on creating custom surfaces, using transparent layers to soften/blend color, texture and visual interest.
One Session:
Friday, Oct 23 from 12pm - 3pm
MEMBER PRICE: $40
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $55
The Magic of Expressive Imperfection: Landscape Watercolors
Instructor: Leanna Weber
Learn to create expressive, atmospheric paintings while exploring the beauty of imperfection. Thru demos, guided exercises and painting, we will cover color theory, washes, values, composition, edges and techniques for creating depth, mood and light. Learn to simplify what you see, trust the process and embrace happy accidents as part of the creative journey.
Three Sessions:
Wednesdays, 1 - 4pm, Nov 4, 11, 18
MEMBER PRICE: $135
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $160
Tools for your Watercolor Toolbox
Instructor: Jo Dunnick
Learn to create a variety of backgrounds; use 3 types of paper to see how each one handles watercolor; explore techniques such as bar soap & spray starch on paper, masking fluid, pen and ink, negative painting, straw, bubbles and more. Pick up new and unique tools and techniques to develop creative and desired paintings.
Six Sessions:
Thursdays, 12pm - 3pm, Nov 5, 12, 19, & Dec 3, 10, 17
MEMBER PRICE: $200
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $225
Inspirational & Spicy W/C Techniques
Instructor: Patricia Mullen
Explore various techniques to use with watercolor including palette knives, brushwork, salt, saran wrap, abstract & landscape creation while playing with tools, styles and ideas.
Three Sessions:
Saturdays, 12pm - 2:30pm, Dec 5, 12, 19
MEMBER PRICE: $75
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $100
