Umpqua Valley Arts is dedicated to the belief that the arts are an indispensable element of a thriving and meaningful community, and that education in the arts should be available to all. Our arts education curriculum is inspired by our energetic community, the geography in which our organization is situated, and the unique history of our region and our institution. When we learn to make art together, we are learning to acknowledge and respect the histories that bind us together, and the changing world that surrounds us.
JEWELRY WORKSHOP
Crafting Workshop
November 7th
6pm – 8pm
Unlock your inner artist at our jewelry making workshop! Learn from a professional artist on the endless possibilities of craftsmanship. Whether you’re a seasoned jewelry maker or total beginner, you’ll have the chance to dive into artistry. Artists will get the chance to use professional tools and equipment all while being guided through this jewelry making journey! Open to ages 15+. All materials included.
UGLY DRAWING
A 3-Week Explorative and Skill Building Drawing Class
December 4th – December 20th
6pm – 8pm
Who’s afraid of an ugly drawing? In this three week class, students will tackle the intimidating blank white page through special projects that will give them inspiration and creative license to try new materials, practice techniques, and let go of the pressures to create the “perfect drawing”. This is a great class for students of all levels. Beginning artists can learn drawing techniques in a low-pressure environment, while more advanced students will love the opportunity to practice different mediums and approaches.
Cost of class includes all materials and instruction.Open to ages 15+.
CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
Two One-Day Workshops
December 9th or December 16th
6pm – 8pm
There are TWO opportunities to take part in a new workshop at UVA. Jessica of Heart Beet Homestead is bringing the art of candle making to UVA. Students will get to learn the art of creating unique scent profiles before diving into a crash course on the chemistry behind candle making to create their own uniquely scented candle.
Cost of class includes all materials and instruction.
Open to ages 15+.
The Plein Air Painting Workshop has SOLD OUT. Please click the button below to request to be put on our waitlist.
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP
With Umpqua Plein Air Juror Anton Pavlenko
October 25th & 26th
10am – 4pm
Umpqua Plein Air Guest Juror, Anton Pavlenko, returns to UVA to share his knowledge and approach to plein air in this two-day workshop. Students will learn the process of creating a painting on-site in an outdoor setting (or en plein air) and practice techniques for capturing light, depth, and more as their subject changes throughout the day. As they explore the fundamentals of this centuries-old tradition, students will also get to build their observational skills and learn from a master painter.
This workshop is great for artists with some experience in oils and acrylics, but others are welcome. Open to ages 15+.
Payment and Refund Policy: Full payment at time of registration is required. Up until two weeks prior to the start of the event, you will receive a full refund (minus a $10 service charge) should you need to cancel your registration. However, cancellations made after this two-week time frame are nonrefundable. Should UVA cancel the event, all participants will receive a full refund or credit toward future classes.