Upcycling Fashion (Ages 11-14)
2026-07-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-23 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Transform thrifted clothing into a one-of-a-kind jacket while learning creative alteration and upcycling techniques.

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

Fifth Generation Sewing: Introduction to Patterns class
2026-07-21 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-07-28 15:30 - 16:30 | 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.

Adult Craft Night
2026-07-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Corvallis-Benton County Library Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe, Corvallis, OR, 97330, United States
TAC partners with the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library to provide free craft events for families and adults. For ages 16+.

Exploring Color
2026-07-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Tunison Community Room, 2270 SW Butterfield Dr, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333
Explore how color works—and how to use it with confidence—in this hands-on 5-day workshop for adult artists, led by Leah Wilson. Through experimentation and guided exercises, you’ll learn color relationships, optical effects, and expressive techniques while developing a personal palette that reflects your style.

Exploring Color

Zines & Journals (Ages 9-13)
2026-07-22 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Learn simple bookbinding and zine-making to create a handmade journal and one-page zine using recycled materials.

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

Calapooia Craft Club
2026-07-22 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Handbuilt Ceramics Plates with Character
2026-07-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-26 13:00 - 17:00 | The Arts Center – Ceramics Studio, 700 SW Madison, Corvallis, Oregon, 97330, United States
Create playful 3D character plates in this hands-on, two-day ceramics workshop with artist Erika Rier. Learn pinch and slab techniques, attachment methods, and underglaze decoration to bring your clay creations to life. All materials provided.

Handbuilt Ceramics Plates with Character

Much Ado About a Handkerchief at The Arts Center
2026-07-25 19:30 - 22:00 | The Arts Center – New Building, 760 SW Madison, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333, United States
Merely Players Presents:
Much Ado About a Handkerchief
By William Shakespeare
Adapted by Rachel Kohler

An Original Merely Players Mash-Up

Saturday, July 25th at 7:30pm

There’s no such thing as a “new” Shakespeare play… or is there?

Experience Shakespeare’s beloved comedy Much Ado About Nothing in a way we promise you’ve never seen before, in this original Merely Players mashup of Much Ado and Othello. Much Ado famously teeters right on the edge of disaster before pulling everyone back from the brink to celebrate a (mostly) happy ending of reconciliation and rekindled love. By contrast, Much Ado About a Handkerchief lets the jealous obsessions of the play travel to their natural conclusion: destruction and untimely death.

It’s not QUITE a new play. But it’s Shakespeare’s very old words used in a very new way. So we ask you: what if Much Ado was a tragedy? Well, here’s how you find out.

RATED: PG-13 for misogyny, suggestive humor, staged violence with blades including death and suicide, and stage blood; may not be suitable for children under 10 years old.

Ceramics (Ages 8-11)
2026-07-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 09:00 - 12:00 | The Arts Center – Ceramics Studio, 700 SW Madison, Corvallis, Oregon, 97330, United States
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

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

Fifth Generation Sewing: Supported Open Sewing
2026-07-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-27 17:00 - 20:00 | 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
2026-07-27 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Watercolor & Ink (Ages 9-12)
2026-07-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Explore the magic of ink and watercolor while learning line work, color mixing, and expressive painting techniques.

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

Ceramics (Ages 12-15)
2026-07-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-28 14:00 - 17:00 | The Arts Center – Ceramics Studio, 700 SW Madison, Corvallis, Oregon, 97330, United States
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

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

Fifth Generation Sewing: Basic Sewing Skills class
2026-07-27 15:30 - 16:30 | 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.

Unlocking Art
2026-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 | The Arts Center – Main Gallery, 700 SW Madison, Corvallis, Oregon, 97333, United States
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.

Unlocking Art

Fifth Generation Sewing: Sewing Machine Use class
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

TAC Makes @ C3
2026-07-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler, Corvallis, Oregon, 97330
Get creative with The Arts Center at the Corvallis Community Center. Open to all ages.

TAC Makes

Drawing & Perception
2026-07-28 18:00 - 20:00 | 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
