Workshops & Special Studies — The Chehalem Cultural Center

 WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL STUDIES

2025 Class Cancellation Policy

SPRING 2025 YOUTH/TEEN WORKSHOPS

Bunny Portraits (K-5)

Sat Apr 12 | 10:30am-Noon

In celebration of spring, create adorable bunny portraits. Capture the features and personalities of bunnies while exploring various media. Enjoy sketching, watercolor painting and assemblage with repurposed materials.

Artist-Instructor: Didi Johnson

REGISTER HERE $15

Parent/Guardian welcome to attend alongside student- One registration covers 1 student & 1 Adult 


Creative Threads: Fiber Collage for Teens

Two Weeks only!

Wednesdays, 4pm-5:30pm | May 7 & 14

Ever thought about fabric as art? What about thread as a way to illustrate ideas? This class is about communicating ideas through fabrics, threads and found objects. In this class students will learn how to fuse fabrics, do free motion stitching on a machine, and utilize various embroidery techniques to create a 20” x 20” art quilt of their own design.

Artist-Instructor: Kat Puente

REGISTER $50/Two weeks. All materials provided

WINTER/SPRING 2025 ADULT WORKSHOPS


Ceramics: Decal & Cyanotype Workshop

Saturday April 5th | 1pm-4pm | $80, all materials provided

Artist-Instructor: Courtney Maulding, Interim Studio Manager

Are you looking to explore imagery on ceramics? Join us for a 3 hour decal and cyanotype workshop. This amazing experience will have you explore the techniques of cyanotype and image printed decals and how these two techniques interact with clay.

REGISTER HERE! - 1 spot left!


Botanical Facial Oil Workshop

Monday April 14 | 6pm-7:30pm | $65, all materials provided.

Artist- Instructor: Heather Ciprani

Join Heather Ciprani of Flower & Bone Supply Skincare for a “make-your-own botanical face oil bar” at the Chehalem Cultural Center. This workshop will start with an introduction to facial oils, their skincare benefits, and how to use them. We'll talk about common skincare concerns, like acne, anti-aging or dryness, and then move into a hands-on session where you'll be able create your own custom formula.

At the end of the workshop, you'll receive a 30 mL bottle of your formulation & recipe card to take home so you can recreate!

REGISTER HERE!


Spring Florals Block Printing

Tuesday April 15th | 10am-1pm | $65

Artist-Instructor: Christine Joy Swanson

This is a lovely medium with room for great stylistic experimentation. This class is for both the beginner and the advanced. In this three hour class we will make, from start to finish, floral block prints. There will be a variety of fresh flowers to inspire our artwork. Students are also welcome to bring in flowers of their own!

REGISTER HERE!


Book Binding: Make Your Own Sketchbook or Journal

Saturday May 3rd | 9:30am-12:30pm | $75 all materials provided

Artist-Instructor: Katherine Burns

Students will learn the basics of bookbinding while honing their skills in stitching, covering, and finishing, creating a beautiful, functional hardcover book to take home. 

REGISTER HERE!