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Throughout the fall, the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is offering one-day, two-day and multi-week visual arts classes at the Newport Performing Arts Center.
First, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, adults 21 and over are invited to register for a “Stencils and Masks” workshop led by Wendy Schwartz, as part of the Passport to Art hands-on, introductory learning series. In this one-night-only workshop, participants will learn multiple techniques to create stencils and masks, then experiment using them on gel plates. The cost is $45, and materials and refreshments are included.
Two one-day workshops led by Liz Fox on Saturday, Oct. 7, and Saturday Oct. 14, will offer participants aged 16 and older a chance to create a Thanksgiving Platter using clay, leaves and colored slips. No pottery experience necessary. Classes run from 1 to 4 pm. The cost is $125, and materials are included.
The next Passport to Art offering for those aged 21 and over will take place on October 17, followed on October 21 by a session for adults and youth in 6th grade or above. Susan Jones will teach participants how to create woven spheres, exploring reed-weaving while creating fun, colorful objects that can be used in home decor or as ornaments. The cost is $45, and materials and refreshments are included.
Jones will also lead a two-day workshop on Wednesdays, Nov. 1 and 8, where participants aged 17 and above can make their own seagrass baskets. Students will learn to weave a functional, fanciful basket while exploring the strength and flexibility of seagrass. Classes run from noon to 4 pm. The cost of this course is $150, and materials are included.
From October 19 to November 30, creatives and would-be creatives aged 16 and over can attend a six-week course entitled “Beginning Drawing: Drawing from Life” with Carol Shenk. This Thursday evening workshop is designed for those new to drawing from life, people who believe they “can’t” draw, and those who just want a fresh perspective. No previous experience is required. Sessions run from 5 to 8 pm. The cost of the course is $215 and all materials are included. There is no class on November 23.
And finally, on Sundays from October 29 through December 3, Shenk will offer a “Drawing as a Practice” course for artists aged 16 and older. This seminar-format workshop is crafted for those who want to expand their approaches to drawing and incorporate a sketchbook practice into their creative thinking. Classes run from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The cost for this course is $125. There is no class on November 26.
To learn more about any of these classes or their instructors, go to www.coastarts.org/adult-art- classes. Register early, as class sizes are limited. Some scholarships are available.
For details, contact Sara Siggelkow, OCCA arts engagement manager, at 541-574-3364 or ssiggelkow@coastarts.org.