Arts Central Oregon, Bend's hub for the Arts

Don't let the kids have all the fun! Meet new people, explore new mediums, imagine, take risks, learn new skills, and express yourself. The Art Station and A6, the Atelier 6000 Print Studio, offer fun, dynamic classes and workshops for adults too.

The arts are just as important for adults as for kids. Making art is wonderful for stress relief, learning new ways of thinking, and problem solving.

If you are a teacher we've got some special offerings just for you. Learn "tricks of the artists," get new ideas for ways to incorporate art into your curriculum, and have fun creating art yourself! The Art Station and Atelier 6000 are offering classes to help you in your quest to become a better teacher!

All Adult Classes at the Art Station and Atelier 6000 can be registered through the Art Station by clicking the link on the left. The links below will take you to classes offered by the Art Station. To view more information on Atelier 6000 classes click the link on the left.
Class Calendar

The Art Station works in partnership with Bend Metro Park and Recreation District (BMPRD) to offer classes to the entire community. Some classes are offered through the BMPRD catalog and we hold spaces for those registrants. Consequently, the Art Station may show a class as ***FULL***, but there may still be spaces open through BMPRD. These classes will be marked as "register through BMPRD"

Art Station :: Fall/Winter Classes

Art Station :: Multi-Media

Acrylics 102 Ages 16 - Adult
Building on skills learned in “Acrylics in Action,” you’ll continue to experiment and explore with acrylic paints. More advanced techniques include under-painting, encouraging individual style, and exercises painting complex textures such as foliage, water, and other natural forms. Advanced Beginner-Intermediate. Supplies List. 8 weeks. $110 Instructor: David Kinker
Tue Jan 6 – Feb 24 6 – 8:30 pm   lesson plan

Art Today: the Newest Art Approaches to Mixed Media   Ages 16 – Adult
What does today’s art look like in the museums and galleries? Looking at the diverse work of contemporary artists, we’ll explore their whimsical, colorful, and figurative aspects of theme and technique. You’ll learn how to create artwork in layers and stages using current art-making techniques with materials such as ink, watercolor, acrylic, pastels, and photography. Supplies List. 6 weeks. $94 Instructor: Paula Bullwinkel
Wed   Jan 21 – Feb 25 6 – 8:30 pm lesson plan

Collage and Assemblage   Ages 16 - Adult
Warning: This is not a traditional collage class! Create a new kind of imagery while you expand your knowledge of traditional materials and explore unconventional objects such as jewelry parts, bones, metal washers, wire, and keys. Become inspired. Explore assemblage techniques through drawing, photographs, and found objects. Anything goes! Supplies List. 5 weeks. $63/ 3 weeks. $75 Instructor: Sondra Holtzman lesson plan
Session 2 *Sat Jan 17 – Jan 31 10 am – 2 pm

Drawing Free and Easy Ages 16 - Adult
If you have little or no drawing skills, or just want to brush up on your skills, this workshop is for you. Explore different modes of observation and practice basic drawing techniques to build on your drawing skill. $25 Instructor: Vicki Shuck
Mon Feb 9 10 am – 3 pm lesson plan

How to Begin? Oil Painting Demonstrations & Critiques Adult
The hardest part is that first brushstroke! Don’t face blank canvases with trepidation anymore. This demonstration-oriented approach to learning how to paint with oils will benefit the beginner and advanced painter alike. After a discussion on technique, observe the instructor apply those concepts while painting a hard-to-render subject from the very beginning. Three starting approaches will be demonstrated over the three workshops. The last hour of every class is reserved for valuable artistic feedback, so bring your own paintings to class, along with a sack lunch. $30 Instructor: Katherine Taylor lesson plan
Session 1   Sat Jan 10    10 am – 3:00 pm
Session 2   Sat   Feb 7 10 am – 3:00 pm
Session 3 Sat   Feb 28 10 am – 3:00 pm

Papermaking   Age 16 +
Handmade papers add an element of distinctiveness and individuality to your artwork. Create a collection of molded paper shapes using a variety of materials from onion and garlic skins to dried flowers. Gather ideas for future projects as we discuss how to apply handmade papers to projects such as cards, collages and handmade journals. Supplies List. $28 each session Instructor: Sondra Holtzman     lesson plan
Session 2   Mon   Jan 12 10 am – 3 pm

Postcard Stories in Watercolor   Age 16 - Adult
A great idea! On one side a watercolor painting, the other side, a postcard ready for an address, stamp and quick note to send to someone special! Working on a series of quick and easy sketches, you’ll learn to convey the essence of a scene in watercolor on postcards. All levels. Bring your brushes (#8 & #10), a pad of watercolor postcards and photos for inspiration. $15 Instructor: Sondra Holtzman
Mon Feb 2   9:30 am – 12:30 pm   lesson plan

The Art of Drawing   Ages 16 - Adult
Tap into your right brain to find out how broadening your skills of perception will help you to more accurately draw what you see. Become familiar with different drawing tools as you explore line, shape, value, shading and proportion. No drawing experience is necessary, all levels welcome. Bring a 14x17 spiral sketchbook. 8 weeks. $103 Instructor: Vicki Shuck   lesson plan
Session 1   Wed   Jan 7- Feb 25   10 am – 12:30 pm
Session 2   Thu   Jan 8 – Feb 26 6 – 8:30 pm

Yes or No? Compositional Choices Ages 16 - Adult
Make your artwork pop! Find out how to make compositional choices that will put creative energy and establish visual unity in your artwork. Explore mark making, media possibilities, and possibly new directions for your work. Supplies List. 4 weeks. $100 Instructor: Pat Clark
Tues Feb 3 – Feb 27   6 pm - 8:30pm lesson plan

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Art Station :: Adult Clay

The Art Station has a fully equipped clay studio including the following. We feature small classes with plenty of individualized attention.

*Tool kits will be available for purchase on the first day of class for $15, although tools are available for use.

Clay Studio Usage Policy: Students enrolled in a ceramics class may use the Clay Lab for one session (3 hours) per week at no charge. Additional sessions cost $15 per hour. Firing must be scheduled through the Clay Studio Manager.

GETTING STARTED IN CLAY *All beginning students must enroll in Jumpstart in Clay and Beginning Throwing before enrolling in Start Up! An Introduction to Clay.

Jumpstart in Clay Ages 14 - Adult
Want to learn to throw on the wheel? This class is for you! Learn to wedge, center, and throw a basic cylinder. Focus is on exploration and not product. "Beginning Throwing Techniques," the following weekend, will continue where this workshop leaves off. All supplies included. Maximum seven students each session. $20Instructors: Meg Boldt/ Helen Bommarito/Steve Provence
Session 5 Tue Jan 6 Noon - 3 pm                              Kissel lesson plan
Session 6 Tue Jan 6 6:30 - 9:30 pm                           Provence  lesson plan

Beginning Throwing Techniques Ages 14 - Adult
Two basic forms. Find out how to throw the cup and bowl. Focus is on exploration and not product. Pre-requisite: Jumpstart in Clay. All supplies included. Maximum seven students each session. $20 Instructors: Meg Boldt/Helen Bommarito/ Steve Provence
Session 5 Tue Jan 13 Noon - 3 pm          Kissel lesson plan
Session 6 Tue Jan 13 6:30 - 9:30 pm      Provence lesson plan

Start Up! An Introduction to Clay Follow up class to Jumpstart and Beginning Throwing
Ages 14 - Adult
We all start somewhere! Clay is an exciting art material because of its versatile abilities: you can stretch it, bend it, coil it, push it, pinch it, roll it and take it for a spin. Students will make three to four complete projects and gain a better understanding of the range of the clay medium. Wheel throwing, handbuilding, tile making, figure sculpting, and glazing are all covered in this class. Pre-requisite: Jumpstart in Clay and Beginning Throwing Techniques. 4 weeks. $85 Instructors: Meg Boldt/ Helen Bommarito/ Steve Provence
Session 5 Tue Jan 20 - Feb 10 Noon - 3pm Kissel lesson plans
Session 6 Tue Jan 20 - Feb 10 6:30 - 9:30 pm Provence lesson plans

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL: Wheelworks and Hand-building * Pre-requisite: Students must know how to center and throw a basic cylinder.

Build on This - Intermediate Wheelwork and Handbuilding Ages 14 - Adult
Continue to study wheel throwing essentials and apply various techniques to create inventive hand-built work. Explore functional and decorative work and learn a variety of glazing techniques. Through frequent demonstrations, individualized instruction, and lots of practice, you'll build a solid foundation in ceramic art. 6 weeks. $125 Instructors:: John Kinder/ Steve Provence
Session 3 Wed Jan 7 - Feb 11 6:30 - 9:30 pm       Bommarito lesson plan

Studio Passport - Intermediate/Advanced Ages 14 - Adult
Limited to returning clay studio intermediate and advanced students only, this class allows students the opportunity to pursue their own direction in clay at their own pace. The studio passport allows you access to the Clay Lab, which has no instructor, only a monitor. *Each student is allowed 4 cubic feet of glaze firing space in the kiln each session: more space will mean an additional fee. 6 weeks. $98 Instructors:: Art Station Staff
Session 4    Mon    Jan 5 - Feb 9               6:30 - 9:30 pm     lesson plan CANCELLED
Session 5    Fri Jan 9 - Jan 13           9:30 am - 12:30 pm lesson plan

The Ceramic Box Ages 14 - Adult
Boxes are terrific inventions! Although simple and functional, a hand-crafted box can be a work of art in itself. Bring together the essentials of creativity, design and imagination as you hand-build your ceramic box and experiment with clay construction, press molds, surface design and glazing. 2 weeks. $42 Instructor: Helen Bommarito    lesson plan
Session 2    Sat/Sat    January 31, 10 am - 2 pm / Day 2: Feb 7, 10 am - Noon - Glazing

The Creative Teapot Ages 14 - Adult
"Outside of the chair, the teapot is the most ubiquitous and important design element in the domestic environment," claimed David McFadden, "and almost everyone who has tackled the world of design has ended up designing one." Express yourself! Work with clay to hand-build a sculptural-based tea pot form. . . functional or not. You can be as creative as you choose…the clay is in your hands. 2 weeks. $56 Instructor: Helen Bommarito   lesson plan
Session 2    Th/Th   Feb 19, 10:30 am- 3:30 pm/ Day 2: Feb 26, 10:30 am-1:30 pm - Glazing

Valentine Hearts Ages 14 - Adult
"Je t'aime," "Te amo," or "Jeg elsker dig," no matter how you say, "I love you," a handmade gift can show your loved one just how much you care. Learn how to make a memorable Valentine's gift for someone special. Ah, Amore! $15 Instructor: Helen Bommarito
Th    Jan 22, 10 - 11:30 am/Day 2: Jan 29, 10 - 11 am - Glazing    lesson plan

Art For Teachers

Saturday Art for Elementary Teachers at the Art Station
These workshops are designed for the elementary school teacher. The workshops will cover basic art vocabulary, art techniques as well as “fun and playful” projects and ideas for the classroom. There will be lots of hands-on art making – so come prepared to get messy and have some art fun! Bring a snack/lunch. $40

Oct 4         Bookmaking: Creating Animals   9 – 2 pm     Jamie Chapman   lesson plan
Nov 8        What can you do with Clay?            9 – 2 pm     Deb Sether             lesson plan
Jan 24      Clay: Think Valentine’s Day            9 – 2 pm     Deb Sether             lesson plan
Feb 21      Amazing Printmaking                      9 – 2 pm       Abby Merickel       lesson plan

Registration, Cancellations and Refunds/Credits

Please call the Art Station if you would like to join a class that has already started.

For on-line registration and fax registration we will send an email confirmation. If you would like a written confirmation, include a SASE with your registration form or an email address. If you have been wait-listed or if there is a problem, we will notify you.

As a courtesy to your teacher, please notify the office in advance of an absence. Missed class/camp/workshop due to student absence is not made up. Classes are not pro-rated due to vacations, conflict, etc.

If a class should fail to meet the minimum enrollment before the first scheduled meeting, it will be cancelled. If a class or workshop is cancelled, a full refund will be made.

Refunds/credits are readily granted if notified 7 days prior to the beginning of class. Credits (minus a 15% processing fee) will be granted if notified less than 7 days prior to the beginning of class. Credits are good for one year from the date of issue. NO credits or refunds will be issued when notified 24 hours or less from the start of a the class.
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Adult Classes and Workshops

Art Station :: Fall/Winter Classes

Art Station :: Multi-Media

Art Station :: Adult Clay

Art For Teachers

Registration, Cancellations and Refunds/Credits