On Saturday, June 27, 12 – 5 PM, come by The Arts Center’s Main Gallery and pick out some new-to-you items for your wardrobe. All items are free! Leading up to the event, clean, gently used clothing for men, women, and children will be accepted at The Arts Center, June 23 – 26 (Tuesday – Friday) 12 – 5 PM. Clothes will not be accepted on the day of the swap.
The Main Gallery Clothing Swap is supported by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. Leftover clothes will be donated to local thrift stores. Please keep this in mind as you choose the items you contribute to this event. Our local stores cannot sell stained, ripped or otherwise damaged clothing. This event is being held in conjunction with The Frimpong Case exhibition. If you would like to volunteer to help with this event, please contact Jennie at curator@theartscenter.net
Explore the creative potential of clay while learning foundational ceramic techniques to make functional, decorative, and sculptural pieces. Glaze Day: August 4, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Join the welcoming community of Calapooia Brewing every Wednesday night, from 6-8 PM for the Calapooia Craft Club! Whether you’re working on an embroidery masterpiece, a needlepoint project, or experimenting with knitting, this is your space to connect with fellow craft enthusiasts and dive into your latest creative project. What to Expect: Creative Freedom: Bring […]
Hands-on clay class exploring sculpting and ceramic techniques to create functional, decorative, and imaginative pieces. Glaze Day – August 3rd 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Explore the magic of ink and watercolor while learning line work, color mixing, and expressive painting techniques.
Explore the creative potential of clay while learning foundational ceramic techniques to make functional, decorative, and sculptural pieces. Glaze Day: August 4, 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Build your drawing skills by learning to see more deeply in this class with instructor Leah Wilson. Meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 28–August 13, you’ll explore observational exercises like blind contour, gesture, and sustained studies to develop confident mark-making, expressive line quality, and a stronger understanding of space and perspective using charcoal.
Unlocking Art is a new free community engagement program at The Arts Center that invites you to experience exhibitions in fresh and meaningful ways. Spark fresh ways of seeing and connecting with current exhibitions through volunteer lead interactive activities in TAC’s main gallery.
Design and sew a personalized tote bag while learning basic hand sewing and creative fabric techniques.
Work on whatever you want, with expert support, in a studio setting! You can work on a single project, work on the difficult parts of multiple projects, or tackle your mending pile – all with my help throughout. I’ll do optional pop up workshops on specific skills throughout class, as they arise. Designed to follow […]
Sewing Machine Use class Learn how to use your sewing machine correctly for a frustration-free experience! This class is designed for the absolute beginner, although anyone who has trouble using their machine will benefit. If using your machine is stressing you out – if the needle or thread breaks, if the thread gets tangled/knotted/looped, if […]
Basic Sewing Skills Class Learn the basic information and techniques you’ll need to sew anything you want! This class is designed to follow my Sewing Machine Use class and/or for anyone comfortable using their sewing machine but not sure what to do with it. If a child is old enough to want to learn basic […]
Work on whatever you want, with expert support, in a studio setting! You can work on a single project, work on the difficult parts of multiple projects, or tackle your mending pile – all with my help throughout. I’ll do optional pop up workshops on specific skills throughout class, as they arise. Designed to […]