Drawing & Perception
2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tunison Community Room, 2270 SW Butterfield Dr, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333
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.

Drawing & Perception

Sewing Basic (Ages 9-12)
2026-08-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Design and sew a personalized tote bag while learning basic hand sewing and creative fabric techniques.

https://theartscenter.net/arts-adventures-summer

Calapooia Craft Club
2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Calapooia Brewing, 140 Hill Street NE, Albany, OR, 97321, United States
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 your current work in progress or start something new! Come and go as you please!
Community Connection: Meet like-minded individuals and share your crafting passion.
All Crafters Welcome: From drawing to crochet, all skills and crafters have a place at Calapooia.

Additional Perks:

Delicious Brews & Cocktails: Savor craft beer from Calapooia Brewing and cocktails from Vivacity Spirits served in our brewpub.
Tasty Bites: Indulge in mouthwatering pub food from our brewpub restaurant.

Gather your supplies, bring your friends, or join a group to make new ones – We can’t wait to craft with you 🌟 See you at Calapooia Brewing, where creativity flows as freely as the beer! 🍻
About Calapooia Brewing:
Visit the Calapooia Brewing taproom in Albany, Oregon at 140 Hill St. NE to experience the finest craft beer in the Willamette Valley. The menu features the full selection of Calapooia craft microbrews, hand-crafted cocktails featuring Vivacity Spirits, delicious pub food, live music, events & more.
The Calapooia Brewing pub is a welcoming place for all. The venue is family and pet-friendly, with indoor and heated outdoor seating available year-round. Find your community at Calapooia and gather with friends you can call family.

Artist Meetups at TAC
2026-08-06 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
Join fellow creatives on First Thursdays!
Artist Meetups are a welcoming space for creatives of all disciplines and experience levels to share work, receive constructive feedback, and discuss creative-world hot topics. We invite artists from all backgrounds, including hobbyists, emerging, and established creatives, with special encouragement for those from historically excluded communities, to connect, share, and grow together.

Young Artist Marketplace Workshop
2026-08-07 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Arts Center – Downstairs Classroom, 700 Sw Madison Ave, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333
Hosted by The Arts Center in partnership with the Corvallis Fall Festival

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Open to Corvallis Fall Festival Young Artist Marketplace participants! Learn to design your booth, price your work, create print and social media flyers, and build a digital art profile — all while prepping for a real marketplace experience. Led by artist vendor and instructor Jen Hernandez.

Young Artist Marketplace Workshop

2nd Saturdays at TAC
2026-08-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Arts Center – Main Gallery, 700 SW Madison, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333, United States
On the 2nd Saturday of each month, TAC hosts a FREE, drop-in afternoon of art making in our Main Gallery, 1- 4 PM. All supplies are provided and all ages & experience levels are welcome!

2nd Saturdays at TAC

Photography (Ages 10-14)
2026-08-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Explore creative photography through pinhole cameras, cyanotypes, and light painting while experimenting with light and image-making.

https://theartscenter.net/arts-adventures-summer

Fifth Generation Sewing: Supported Open Sewing
2026-08-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corvallis Sewing Collective Studio, 221 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
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 my Machine Use, Basic Sewing Skills, and perhaps Intro to Patterns classes (if you are working with a pattern) and for anyone with equivalent experience (see descriptions at bit.ly/fifthgen).
Supported Open Sewing tends to be a fabulous opportunity to socialize, and you’re welcome to sign up for as many sessions as you like.
For ALL ages! New this year: Child-focused projects and supplies are provided at no additional cost.
Bring: your machine, tools, and supplies for whatever projects you are working on. Cutting space may be limited.

About the instructor
Fifth Generation Sewing classes are taught by Dr. Michelle Marie (she/her), a fourth-generation sewist who invites you to become part of the fifth generation of people who sew.
She’s been sewing for over 35 years (depending on when you start counting), holds a Ph.D. in Apparel Design and Human Environment, and takes seriously the project of handing down four generations of sewing expertise to you.
Michelle’s approach to teaching sewing starts with the importance of using your machine correctly and emphasizes the effectiveness of sewing conventions along with the value of expressing yourself with what you make.
For more information, and to register, visit bit.ly/fifthgen.

Fifth Generation Sewing: Sewing Machine Use class
2026-08-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corvallis Sewing Collective Studio, 221 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
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 stitches do not form correctly – this class is for you!
If a child is old enough to want to learn how to use a sewing machine, they’re old enough to learn! I do recommend a 1:1 session for kiddos under age 12, so I can follow their interests and attention span more closely.
Bring: your sewing machine and its cord/pedal, its manual if you have it, any bits and pieces that came with the machine, thread if you have it, and a small pair of thread scissors if you have them.
About the instructor
Fifth Generation Sewing classes are taught by Dr. Michelle Marie (she/her), a fourth-generation sewist who invites you to become part of the fifth generation of people who sew.
She’s been sewing for over 35 years (depending on when you start counting), holds a Ph.D. in Apparel Design and Human Environment, and takes seriously the project of handing down four generations of sewing expertise to you.
Michelle’s approach to teaching sewing starts with the importance of using your machine correctly and emphasizes the effectiveness of sewing conventions along with the value of expressing yourself with what you make.
For more information, and to register, visit bit.ly/fifthgen.

Drawing Adventures (Ages 10-14)
2026-08-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-12 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-13 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Build drawing skills in a fun, supportive environment.

https://theartscenter.net/arts-adventures-summer

Fifth Generation Sewing: Basic Sewing Skills class
2026-08-10 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-17 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corvallis Sewing Collective Studio, 221 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
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 sewing skills, they’re old enough to learn! I do recommend a 1:1 session for kiddos under age 12, so I can follow their interests and attention span more closely.
We will cover basic techniques like seam types, edge finishes, seam finishes, and hems. We’ll also cover fundamental concepts like fabric structure, fiber content, and basic sewing tools.
Bring: your sewing machine and accessories, fabric scissors and thread snips if you have them, and any sewing paraphernalia you have questions about.
About the instructor
Fifth Generation Sewing classes are taught by Dr. Michelle Marie (she/her), a fourth-generation sewist who invites you to become part of the fifth generation of people who sew.
She’s been sewing for over 35 years (depending on when you start counting), holds a Ph.D. in Apparel Design and Human Environment, and takes seriously the project of handing down four generations of sewing expertise to you.
Michelle’s approach to teaching sewing starts with the importance of using your machine correctly and emphasizes the effectiveness of sewing conventions along with the value of expressing yourself with what you make.
For more information, and to register, visit bit.ly/fifthgen.

Fifth Generation Sewing: Sewing Machine Use class
2026-08-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corvallis Sewing Collective Studio, 221 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
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 stitches do not form correctly – this class is for you!
Bring: your sewing machine and its cord/pedal, its manual if you have it, any bits and pieces that came with the machine, thread if you have it, and a small pair of thread scissors if you have them.
About the instructor
Fifth Generation Sewing classes are taught by Dr. Michelle Marie (she/her), a fourth-generation sewist who invites you to become part of the fifth generation of people who sew.
She’s been sewing for over 35 years (depending on when you start counting), holds a Ph.D. in Apparel Design and Human Environment, and takes seriously the project of handing down four generations of sewing expertise to you.
Michelle’s approach to teaching sewing starts with the importance of using your machine correctly and emphasizes the effectiveness of sewing conventions along with the value of expressing yourself with what you make.
For more information, and to register, visit bit.ly/fifthgen.

Fifth Generation Sewing: Introduction to Patterns class
2026-08-11 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corvallis Sewing Collective Studio, 221 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
REGISTER HERE (bit.ly/fifthgen)
Get ready to successfully use commercial sewing patterns!
This is a great follow-up to my Basic Sewing Skills class and for anyone ready to start using purchased patterns.
Uncover the mysteries of the pattern envelope, sizing, layout and cutting, transferring marks, and get answers to your questions.
Bring: Nothing is required, but you’re welcome to bring a pattern/patterns you want to work on and/or fabric/s you are considering.
Sewing machines are not used in this class.
About the instructor
Fifth Generation Sewing classes are taught by Dr. Michelle Marie (she/her), a fourth-generation sewist who invites you to become part of the fifth generation of people who sew.
She’s been sewing for over 35 years (depending on when you start counting), holds a Ph.D. in Apparel Design and Human Environment, and takes seriously the project of handing down four generations of sewing expertise to you.
Michelle’s approach to teaching sewing starts with the importance of using your machine correctly and emphasizes the effectiveness of sewing conventions along with the value of expressing yourself with what you make.
For more information, and to register, visit bit.ly/fifthgen.

Painting (Ages 13-17)
2026-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Arts Center – Downstairs Classroom, 700 Sw Madison Ave, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333
Build painting skills in a fun, supportive environment.

https://theartscenter.net/arts-adventures-summer

Collage & Mixed Media (Ages 10-14)
2026-08-17 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Arts Center New Building, 760 SW Madison, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333
Explore collage and mixed media in a supportive environment.

https://theartscenter.net/arts-adventures-summer
