All cancellations for classes, camps, and labs will incur a $50.00 administrative fee ($25 for workshops). Your refund will reflect this fee.
Full refunds or credits (minus the cancellation fee) will be offered if cancellation is made 10 business days or more prior to the start date of the class, workshop, lab, or camp.
A 50% refund or credit (minus the cancellation fee) on the cost of the class will be issued if a cancellation request is made within 6-10 business days prior to class, workshop, or camp.
No refund or credits will be given for cancellation requests made 5 business days or less prior to class, workshop, or camp. There are no refunds after the first session of the class, workshop, or camp.
No refunds, credits, or make-ups are offered for individuals who miss a class session, workshop, lab, or camp. No refunds or credits if asked to leave a current class, workshop or camp due to misconduct. Please read our behavior policy.
We are currently offering scholarships for 50% of the cost of tuition for classes. Scholarships are available for all age groups through the Susi Larsen & Cameron Serbu Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Madeline Christenson Scholarship Fund.
To be considered applicants must fill out the application prior to registration and payment. If awarded applicants will be contacted for the remaining payment.
Print Scholarship Application ~ OR ~ Online Scholarship Application
This class is pre-enrolled. It has limited availability and when a spot opens we fill it with the next available person on the waiting list. We encourage you to add your name. Thank you for your patience.
This 9 week class offers the perfect atmosphere for self-exploration and artistic camaraderie. Students with skills in their chosen medium have the opportunity to learn from each other’s methods, practice new techniques, and paint in a positive and supportive group setting. Each class begins with a critique reviewing the previous week’s work facilitated by Kate. Carefully designed still lifes are provided and students may take advantage of studio time to work on projects of their choice.
This class is pre-enrolled. It has limited availability and when a spot opens we fill it with the next available person on the waiting list. We encourage you to add your name. Thank you for your patience.
Come learn the techniques for creating a wide array of color and tonal value with just 5 tubes of oil paint. Instruction with oil paint will focus on skill-building in the use of value and color with the goal that each student applies these skills to the painting style of their choice. Those with experience and confidence in any painting medium - oil, acrylic, watercolor etc. - may join the class to take advantage of weekly critiques in addition to utilising the still lifes that will be set up for each session.
Materials List, Three Colors + White: An Introduction to Oil Painting
Refresh your love of drawing and painting while rendering botanical subjects in a stylized manner. Practice techniques of careful observation through photo references and simplifying the most identifiable characteristics of giant leaves, edible fruits and vegetables, and other flora. Learn to add color and depth to your sketches using opaque medium to paint over them. Each class, you will follow along as the instructor demonstrates in real time, allowing the space for questions and explanations on how to approach the drawings in a specific manner. Join us and come away from this class with 1-2 finished works of art and techniques to continue your practice at home.
Dive into the world of acrylic painting! This class is great for beginning painters as we explore the history of the medium and the variety of acrylic paints. Participants will work on different surfaces, learning techniques including composition, color theory, and scaling an image. The final painting will be shared with other class participants so that we learn from each other. No previous experience required! Join us for a hands-on and informative class!
Join us for a quarterly art share. Bring a piece of art, meet fellow artists, and receive feedback in a supportive environment. During this two-hour event, our facilitator will guide us through a reflective activity as we talk about what we see in each work of art. This is not a formal critique, but a facilitated conversation that allows us to share the experiences we have when viewing art. Open to anyone regardless of skill level. Please sign up today! Space is limited.
This figure drawing open studio has 10 sessions. Open Studios are meant for personal practice without an instructor. Participants must bring their own drawing supplies and paper. The model will be nude and changes weekly. The length of each pose will vary. Please see our open studio guidelines linked on our website for more information on the format of the class.
"Tito" Oil Crayon Drawing
Barbara Weinstein
This figure painting open studio has 10 sessions. The model will be clothed and changes weekly. This class has one long pose. Open Studios are meant for personal practice without an instructor. Participants must bring their own painting supplies, canvas or paper. Please see our open studio guidelines linked on our website for more information on the etiquette and format.
Online registration, Wheel Throwing Fundamentals Monday Session
Online registration, Wheel Throwing Fundamentals Tuesday Session
Join our wheel throwing class. Whether you are new to wheel throwing or you have taken a wheel throwing class before, join us to build your skills. This class will cover the basics of throwing including wedging, centering, and creating simple forms on the wheel. Classes will begin with an instructor demonstration and move into hands-on activities to help you learn the basics of throwing and preparing your work to be fired. Students will leave this 8 week course with at least 3 finished forms to take home. All levels welcome.
This class takes students through the most basic of printing techniques all the way to a more complicated three color print. You will complete a handful of projects that will build on each other, culminating in a final, semi large-scale 3-color reductive print that will take up the last 3 classes. Loosen up your printmaking process again using simple potato block printing, printing on fabric, how to make your own stamps, how to transfer drawings to linoleum, and how to carve and print multiple colors on a linoleum block. Prior drawing and painting experience is necessary in this class. We will move quickly through a variety of techniques and not spend time on composition or other design principles which can be challenging without some prior experience.
Courtesy of Eugene Darkroom Group
This course is available for those who are interested in working in a darkroom but are unfamiliar with shooting on film. In these individually scheduled, one-on-one courses, an instructor will guide you through the basics of manual camera function and shooting on black & white 35mm film. Bring your own camera or check one out with us.
*All other materials for this course are available through Eugene Darkroom Group*
Courtesy of Eugene Darkroom Group
This flexible and customizable course is designed for beginners with no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. In this individually scheduled, one-on-one course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom photography processes, adjusting the curriculum to focus on your goals within the medium. Topics covered include processing black & white film, contact printing, and enlargement printing in a black & white darkroom. Please note: This course does not include instructions on camera function & shooting. An additional lesson can be scheduled for those enrolled who require such instruction.
*All other materials for this course are available through Eugene Darkroom Group*
Courtesy of Eugene Darkroom Group
This one-day session is designed for those who have had some previous experience in black & white photography, processing, or printing but have been away from it for some time. We will go through the process of black & white film processing and darkroom printing together as a refresher to these hands-on procedures. Participants must bring an exposed roll of film to work with for this class.
*All other materials for this course are available through Eugene Darkroom Group*
Discover the creative capacity of your DSLR camera settings! Ever wondered how to use the different modes on your digital camera settings? Do you find yourself leaving everything on auto all the time? This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about making photographs with full control over the outcome. We will learn how to use settings, such as shutter speed and aperture, to control exposures. And we will spend time learning to compose images to make them more visually interesting. Join us for an informative and creative Saturday! Personal DSLR camera is required with the options for full manual settings. No smart phones. DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras only.
Materials List, Learning to Use Your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera
Online registration, Learning to Use Your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera
Discover the intriguing art of scratchboard over two Saturdays. On day one, you will be introduced to the history and evolution the scratchboard artform. Discover how to select the perfect photo reference and begin creating your first scratchboard. Day two will be an open class with demonstrations by the instructor and one-on-one feedback as you continue working on your design. By the end of the class you will walk away with your very own scratchboard masterpiece and create a new past time for yourself! Please see the materials list for materials you will need to bring with you each day.
Join artist/jeweler Bea Roberts for a fascinating look into personal adornment. Bea brings to us her years of experience as a worldwide traveler in search of jewelry/wearables and introduces us to a variety of reasons humans adorn themselves. The first day will be a rich cultural dive into designing by looking at a variety of unique cultural designs. We will explore basic tools and techniques and students will begin the process of designing a piece of jewelry or wearable. Participants will be given a list of local resources if they want to shop after the class. On the second day, students will finish their beading and embellishments. Bea will demonstrate and bring in professional jewelry-making tools and supplies. While some tools will be available to share, participants may purchase tools for their own use. All students will need to purchase their own beading materials. Please see the materials list provided on our website. Bea will help you push the "creative box" and show you what it takes to make professional jewelry. We invite you to join in this one-of-a-kind experience!
Materials List, Basic Jewelry Design and History of Personal Adornment
Online registration, Basic Jewelry Design and History of Personal Adornment
Discover the creative capacity of your DSLR camera settings! Ever wondered how to use the different modes on your digital camera settings? Do you find yourself leaving everything on auto all the time? This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about making photographs with full control over the outcome. We will learn how to use settings, such as shutter speed and aperture, to control exposures. And we will spend time learning to compose images to make them more visually interesting. Join us for an informative and creative Saturday! Personal DSLR camera is required with the options for full manual settings. No smart phones. DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras only.
Materials List, Learning to Use Your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera
Online registration, Learning to Use Your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) Camera
Join us for a quarterly art share. Bring a piece of art, meet fellow artists, and receive feedback in a supportive environment. During this two-hour event, our facilitator will guide us through a reflective activity as we talk about what we see in each work of art. This is not a formal critique, but a facilitated conversation that allows us to share the experiences we have when viewing art. Open to anyone regardless of skill level. Please sign up today! Space is limited.
Celebrate collage at this community collaging session with other fellow collage artists. Open to all levels of experience. Some collage materials will be provided, but bring your favorite materials and tools.
Create together this holiday! Instructor, Sara Spahn, will teach you how to upcycle everyday objects into memorable holiday gifts. We provide a variety of art materials. Learn easy decorative, stamping, printing, and collaging techniques to embellish one-of-a-kind photo frames, and make retro clip art gift tags, holiday cards, and wrapping paper. Upcycling is a great way to share art stewardship with your family. Bring a favorite photo for the frame and join us as we make gifts of art together!
MKAC has a parking lot for art students, visitors, and staff. If you happen to arrive for your class and the parking lot is full, please come into the office and grab a parking pass. This will override the street parking time limits for your class time!
In the event of bad weather, the Art Center will close if Lane Community College is closed. Classes for that day will be cancelled and a make-up session will be held at a later date. In the event that Lane Community College is delayed, all Art Center classes before 12pm will be cancelled. Call 541-345-1571 after 12pm on the day in question to check for afternoon and evening classes.
