Art lessons, without a huge bill
Pelicans, sea turtles and pinot noir all feature prominently in the new lineup of classes from the Artists’ Studio Association in Lincoln City.
Classes are held in the ASA classroom at 620 NE Hwy. 101, next door to the Artists’ Co-op Gallery. The classroom is ADA-accessible and parking is available in the rear of the building. ASA membership is $30 per year and entitles members to discounts on class fees as well as other benefits. For full class descriptions and registration, go to asaart.net.
Brown Pelican Watercolor
Catherine Hingson
Friday, July 7 • 10 am-3 pm
Celebrate the coast’s birds as you learn watercolor techniques, gradient wash, creating fine lines and saving the white. Beginners welcome.
$60 plus $5 materials fee. FMI, call 503-545-9339.
Mandala Rocks
Kathy Cope
Sun, July 9 • 1-4 pm
Learn to choose and prepare rocks for painting and turn a stone into a work of art with some simple tools and techniques. Beginners welcome, materials provided.
$20. FMI, call 541-264-9222.
Beginner Portrait drawing
Josh Bryant
Friday, July 14, or Friday, Aug. 11 • 10 am-4 pm
Learn a technique of seeing and drawing that will help with portraits or anything you want to draw. Beginners welcome,
$60. FMI, call 510-830-9508.
Sea Turtle
Catherine Hingson
Saturday, July 29 • 10 am-3 pm
This fabulous sea turtle will have you swimming in all kinds of watercolor techniques, dropping, sponging and resists. Beginners welcome, experience helpful.
$60 plus $5 materials fee. FMI, call 503 545-9339.
Mandala Memorial - Stone Garden Art
Kathy Cope
Sunday, July 30 • Noon-4 pm
Prepare, design and paint a cement block, perfect for garden art or memorial. Beginners welcome, materials provided.
$45. FMI, call 541-264-9222.
Macro Photography
Bonnie Holubetz
Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 5 & 6 • 10 am-3 pm
Use macro photography techniques Saturday at Connie Hansen Garden. Mount printed images Sunday at ASA. Cameras preferred, cell phones OK. Beginners welcome.
$40 plus $15 materials fee. FMI, call 503-502-1000.
Pinot Noir Summer
Catherine Hingson
Monday, Aug. 7 • 10 am-3 pm
Colorful pinot noir grapes will help students learn watercolor techniques, shading, masking and painting loosely. Beginners welcome, some experience helpful.
$60 plus $5 materials fee. FMI, call 503-545-9339.
Finding your Own Style
Carole Parks
Saturday, Aug. 12 • 10 am-4 pm
Learn the styles of existing art that will inspire your own, unique artistic style. Find the steps to your personal expression. Beginners welcome.
$50. FMI, call 541-270-1390.
Mandala Bottle or Vase
Kathy Cope
Sunday, Aug. 13 • 1-4 pm
Learn techniques to paint a mandala design on a bottle or vase. Beginners welcome, materials provided.
$25. FMI, call 541-264-9222.
Introduction to Handmade Books
Ruth Hugeback
Saturday, Aug. 19 • 1-4 pm
Learn about materials, techniques and tools for a variety of book structures. Materials provided. Beginners welcome.
$40. FMI, call 541-921-5543.
Mandala Stone
Kathy Cope
Sunday, Sept. 3 • 11 am-4 pm
Learn to use molds to make your own perfect, paintable stone, then paint with a lovely, mandala design.
$45. FMI, call 541-264-9222.
Depoe Bay South Point Landscape
Catherine Hingson
Friday, Sept. 15 • 10 am-3 pm
The Depoe Bay Bridge will help teach students to create a watercolor landscape showing atmospheric perspective. Beginners welcome.
$60 plus $5 materials fee. FMI, call 503-545-9339.
Escape to Landscapes and Seascapes
Richard Laycock
Mondays, Sept. 18 to Oct. 23 • 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Learn to draw landscapes and seascapes, with skies, trees and water. Complete two large pictures.
$30 members, $60 plus $20 materials fee. FMI, call 541-554-2816.
Something’s Fishy
Michele Lindsley
Saturday, Sept. 23 • 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Play with polymer clay to make something fishy. Construct and decorate a fishy wall piece.
Beginners welcome.
$95.
Kids’ Art Day Camp: Ages 7-13
Krista Eddy
Monday, Aug. 28 to Friday, Sept. 1 • 10 am-3 pm
Keep kids busy with artistic activities that develop their creativity and curiosity Bring your own lunch. $100 per camper. To register, call Krista at 541-994-9994.
Open Studios
Free for members and guests. Donations welcome, registration not required.
Guided Painting
Thursdays • 1-4 pm (excluding Aug. 31)
Guided by Arlon Gilliland, members practice painting skills in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Follow the planned lesson or bring your own project. You must provide your own materials. FMI, call Gilliland at 541-264-8315.
Mosaic
Tuesdays • 1-4 pm (excluding Aug. 29)
Each week, mosaic guild members create lovely, unique artwork using glass, tile, grout and imagination. ASA members with a basic knowledge of mosaic techniques and safety are welcome.
Watercolor & Acrylic
Wednesdays, July 5-Sept. 27 • 10 am-3 pm
(Noon-3 pm July 19, Aug. 16 & Sept. 20. No class Aug. 30)
This is an open explorative of artistic techniques, where artists learn from each other. Beginners are welcome. You must provide your own materials. FMI, call Bonnie Holubetz at 503-502-1000.