2010 Art Classes and Art Camp Information

Making Monotypes with Pastels and Metallic Crayons

Learn to make one of a kind prints using crayons and pastels in this 2-day workshop. Printing will be done on copper sheeting and heated with an iron. Bring some drawing paper to sketch ideals, pencils, any old pastels you may have, and a roll of paper towels. Instructor will bring any extra needed supplies for the printing and metallic crayons.

When: Saturday & Sunday, February 27th & 28th
Cost: $90
Instructor: Jerry Fenter
Where: The Dalles Art Center
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Drawing and Sketch Classes for March and April

Anyone who wants to draw CAN draw--just learn the tools. Discover new skills or brush up on old ones.  New and past students are all encouraged to sign up.

When: Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm. First class is March 3rd, last class is April 7th.
Cost: $60 or $10 per class. Sign up for all or just a couple!
Instructor: Nancy Russell
Where: The Dalles Art Center
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Sketchbook Workshop

Learn how to use the sketchbook and get started on all sorts of ideas and projects. Learn how to use the sketchbook as a powerful artistic tool that may help you enjoy the subjects that you study more deeply.

When: April 10th-11th, 9am -3pm
Cost: $80
Instructor: Kenneth Robert O'Connell. Learn more about this instructor at:
http://www.artistkacollins.net/index.html
Where: The Dalles Art Center
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How to register for art classes:

It is often preferred that students pay in advance. It is vital that they register in advance as the classes all have capacity limits. Please call or stop by the Art Center to register, unless otherwise noted. You may also email the Art Center or contact us through our online Contact form, though it is best to register either by phone or in person. Feel free to contact the Art Center for further questions about the classes.
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Summer Art Camp 2010

Every summer, The Dalles Art Center hosts Summer Art Camp, which allows students to take a variety of art classes from local Gorge artists. Art Camp began in 2006 with the help of a grant from the Wasco County Cultural Trust. Three years later, Art Camp has more than doubled its class listings and offers tuition-discount scholarships for families at need.

In 2008, Art Camp took place during July and August and concluded in an art reception on August 22nd. 2008 marked the first year that we added teen classes to the curriculum. Students chose from a variety of class subjects including ceramics, landscape painting, Japanese fish printing, pastels, watercolors, mosaics, silk painting, mask-making, and much more!

Class Registration Information

 PRE-REGISTRATION:  Students must pre-register and pay all fees to reserve a space in the desired class or workshop. There are both minimum and maximum numbers of students for each class. When mailing your registration, make sure your payment accompanies the registration form. Registering by phone requires VISA or Master Card.

 REFUND POLICY:  If The Dalles Art Center cancels a class (generally due to low enrollment), a full refund will be given. Full refund withdrawals (minus a $5 registration fee) require student notice of four or more days prior to the start of the class.  A 50% refund will be given for withdrawals one to three days before the start of class.  No refunds are granted for missed classes or withdrawals made on or after the first day of class. 

 HOW TO REGISTER:  Send or bring your registration and full payment, payable to The Dalles Art Association to: The Dalles Art Center, 220 East Fourth Street, The Dalles, OR 97058. Or call 541-296-4759 during business hours (11am – 5pm, Tuesday – Saturday) and pay with VISA or MasterCard.