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.
ARTS EDUCATION ~ FALL CLASSES
CLAY BELL WORKSHOP
10/09 THUR, 5:30-8:30 PM
$75
Ring in autumn by creating a handmade clay bell! This can be a therapeutic and fun process while making something beautiful for your home or garden. Ages 15+
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB
AGES 5-8
10/07-11/31 TUE & THUR, 3:30-5:30 PM
$45 / MONTH
Young artists will meet twice a week to dive deep into a range of art activities and creative engagement, following a monthly theme. (flexible drop off & pick up times)
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB
AGES 9-12
10/07-11/31 TUE, 3:30-5:30 PM
$25 / MONTH
Students will meet once a week to explore new modes of creating, learn skills and artistic vocabulary, and connect with other tweens. (flexible drop off & pick up times)
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB
AGES 13-18
10/07-11/31 THUR, 3:30-5:30 PM
$25 / MONTH
Middle and high school students will meet once a week to explore new modes of creating, learn skills and artistic vocabulary, and connect with other teens. (flexible drop off & pick up times)
DRAWING WITH COLORED PENCILS
10/17 FRI, 4-6 PM
$20
Join instructor Len Bodeen to learn the basics of drawing with colored pencils. Each participant will receive their very own pack of Prismacolor pencils to leave with and continue the creativity at home!
LANDSCAPE & PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP WITH ULRICH GLEITER
10/17-10/19 FRI – SUN, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$300
Three days of plein air painting and techniques! Learn color harmony, how to depict light and shadow, understand proportions and how to capture the unique essence of your subject.
INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY
10/25 SAT, 1-3:30 PM
$10
Learn the basics of digital photography! You’ll leave this workshop knowing all the basics for lighting, cropping, filters, and more. All you need to bring is your phone! Open to all ages. *
CERAMIC MASK WORKSHOP
10/28 TUE, 5:30-8:30 PM
$75
Hand build your own ceramic mask wall hanging. Get into the Halloween spirt, get artsy… go wild! Ages 15+
INTRO TO MONOTYPE
11/01 SAT, 1-4 PM
$20
“Monotype” is a printmaking process that creates a unique, one-of-kind print pulled from your design on a plastic surface. Explore using color, texture, and design to create monotype prints. Ages 18 +
TEEN CLAY OPEN STUDIO | AGES 12-16
11/04-11/20 TUE & THUR, 6-8 PM
$250
Young artists meet twice a week to learn the fundamentals of hand building and wheel throwing with open studio time and lessons.
STICKER MAKING
11/08 SAT, 1-3:30 PM
$10
Design and print your own stickers! Participants are welcome to join with their idea sketched ahead of time, or brainstorm your sticker designs with instructor David. Open to all ages. *
CLAY PLACE – BONUS TERM
11/17 – 12/19
EARLY REG. ** OPENS 10/21 @ 10 AM
$175
Active Clay Place Members can register for this bonus term that will provide extra studio time and the opportunity to fire your work.
CLAY PLACE – WINTER TERM
01/07 – 03/07
EARLY REG. ** OPENS 10/21 @ 10 AM
$225 – $325
Open studio + classes or just open studio time. Spots fill up fast – be sure to register early. Ages 15+
HOLIDAY CARD MAKING
11/07 FRI, 5-7 PM
$15
Learn the basics of printmaking to create your own edition of 10 holiday cards! Choose between colored papers, inks, and collage elements to customize your cards to be uniquely yours. Open to ages 13 +
LEATHER ORNAMENTS
11/08 SAT, 1-3:30 PM
$35
Create your own ornaments to decorate the tree this holiday season! Learning the basics of leather working, leave with a customized leather ornament. Open to all ages. *
SCRAFFITO – CLAY WORKSHOP
11/15 SAT, 10 AM – 3 PM
$100
Create your own functional pieces featuring your own designs! Learn basic hand building skills to create useful items out of clay and decorate them with a technique called “sgraffito”. Open to ages 13 +
JEWELRY MAKING WITH SHARON SAWICKI
11/15 SAT, 2-4 PM
$45
Craft your very own unique jewelry! You’ll be sure to have a fun learning experience that will also make for wonderful gifts this holiday season! Create your own earrings, bracelet, or necklace with teaching artist Sharon Sawicki. Open to all ages. *
HOLIDAY PAJAMA MAKING
2 Days! 11/14 FRI, 6 – 9 PM & 11/15 SAT, 10 AM – 2 PM $45/PER PERSON
Parents, make a fun pair of matching holiday pj pants with your kiddo! The Umpqua Valley Quilters Guild will have one expert seamstress paired up with each parent/child group. Ages 8+
LEATHER WALLET -OR- CROSS-BODY BAG
11/22 SAT, 1-3:30 PM
$75
Choose to create a customized leather wallet, or cross-body bag! Instructor Jeanette will guide you through the process step-by-step to craft your unique leather wallet or bag– both being a perfect handmade gift this holiday season! Open to all ages. *
TYE DYE SOCKS
12/13 SAT, 1-3:30 PM
$10
Learn to tie-dye with the Simon Twins! Customize a pair of socks with any colors of your choosing, that will make for a perfect stocking stuffer gift. Open to all ages. *
* 12 & under must register with a parent or guardian.
** Early registration available for UVA Members only. To become a UVA Member click HERE.
SEEKING ART TEACHERS!
We’re looking for fun and creative teachers to partner with our team at UVA to deliver arts education opportunities for the community to enjoy! Fill out our Teacher Interest Form to learn more about upcoming opportunities to teach at UVA and tell us about your interests and availability! We have endless possibilities for instructors to share their knowledge with the community at all levels from beginner to advanced, youth to adults, and beyond! If you have any questions please reach out to our Education Director, Noelle Herceg.
OUR MISSION
At UVA, we are passionate about providing community members with arts education opportunities which not only inform them of time-honored artistic techniques but also bring whimsy, wonder, and excitement to their everyday lives. Education in the arts is known to stimulate imagination as well as enhance problem-solving skills, making it the perfect way to inspire a generation of dreamers and “doers.” Working with known and emerging artists throughout the Pacific Northwest, we strive to provide quality opportunities for community members both young and old to discover their unique artistic calling.
At our campus, we offer classes for future artists of all ages, from preschool through high school (and plenty of learning opportunities for adults, too!) throughout the year. Typically, you can find a selection of seasonally inspired adult workshops and Saturday classes for artists 8 and up, as well as after-school opportunities for teens to learn more about classic art forms. During the summer months, we offer camps for young artists focusing on visual arts, music, and everything in between!
Additionally, UVA partners with community members and schools to reach even more young artists in and around the Umpqua Valley. Longtime friend of the organization Victoria Carnate brings hope to troubled teens at the local detention center by teaching them time-honored artistic techniques. In the past, we have enjoyed opening the doors of our beautiful gallery to students via field trips, and we anticipate doing so once the pandemic has passed. Until then, we have found creative ways to bring our gallery to the schools. Visiting elementary classrooms through our Arts Express program, we strive to bring arts education to youth in a way that is both meaningful and magical.
Ready to set off on your own artistic journey? Explore the pages below, or contact us!
