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
PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE PAINTING WITH ULRICH
9/25 – 9/26 (9/27 Bonus Glaze Day!), 9am-4pm
$180 for Members
$200 for Non-Members
Join German-born plein air artist Ulrich Gleiter on location for three days of plein air painting and techniques! Painting experience is helpful but not required. For ages 15+
INTRO TO LINOCUT PRINTMAKING
10/6 – 10/27, Tuesdays 5pm-6:30pm
$40
Learn about relief printmaking in this workshop! Students will get to learn the process of linocut printmaking, first carving from pink rubber blocks then designing and carving from larger linoleum blocks to make your own prints! For Ages 18+
COILED POTS 101
10/6 – 10/29, 5:30pm-8:30pm
$200
Instructor Megan Perry returns to teach four weeks of coil building techniques. Students will learn different techniques that will give them success in creating pots without the potters wheel. For ages 15+
AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB
10/07 – 12/16, Wed, 3pm-5pm
$25 per day or $200 for the full term (10 sessions)
After School Art Club continues this fall with more art opportunities for youth ages 5-8 in Studio East and ages 9-12 in Imagination Station. Students will learn new art skills, connect with others, and explore their creativity.
MANDALAS WITH MUGSY
10/24, 11am-2pm
$35
Learn the ancient art of mandalas from local artist, Mugsy Kolb. This workshop is for beginners and includes step by step instructions and all supplies. Students should be ready to focus their attention on the creative process and will have a piece of art to take home.
For ages 18+
INTRO TO ACRYLIC PAINTING WITH KASSANDRA MILLER
11/14, 12pm-2:30pm
$40
Join local artist and instructor Kassandra Miller to learn the basics of acrylic painting! In this class, participants will learn tips for using acrylic paint as a medium, and practice techniques for landscape painting. Grab a friend and come paint with us. For ages 18+
SOAPMAKING WITH SAYLOR FARMS
11/14, 10:30am-12pm
$30
Create, customize and take home your own handmade soap. Explore different scents, colors and ingredients in this fun, hands on class!
For ages 7+ (Youth 7-16 MUST be with an adult)
THANKSGIVING CUPCAKE DECORATING WORKSHOP
11/21, 10:30-12pm
$30
Join Angela Marks to create festive cupcake designs perfect for the holiday season. You will each leave with six adorable cupcakes to share… or not! Ages 7+ (Youth 7-16 MUST be with an adult)
EDIBLE ART: CAKE PAINTING
12/10, 5:30pm-7pm
$30
In this hands-on cake decorating class, your cake becomes the canvas and frosting becomes the paint!
For ages 18+
TEEN CLAY OPEN STUDIO | AGES 12-16
11/3-11/19 Tue & Thur, 5:30-7:30pm
(Registration Opens 10/29)
$160
Our Teen Clay Open Studio continues in November!
Young artists meet twice a week to learn the fundamentals of hand building and wheel throwing with open studio time and lessons. For Ages 12-16
CLAY PLACE – BONUS TERM
11/16 – 12/18 (Early Registration Opens 10/20 @ 10am)
$200
Bonus Term is open to experienced and Clay Place members only. No classes/instruction offered during Bonus Term.
** Early registration available for UVA Members only
CLAY PLACE – WINTER TERM
1/6 – 3/6 (Early Registration Opens 10/20 @ 10am)
$225 – $325
Open to artists of all skill levels with different enrollment types based on your needs. Register for Open Studio + Classes or just Open Studio. For Ages 15+
** Early registration available for UVA Members only
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!
