Currents Gallery Classes

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HEY ARTISTS!
Mark your Calendars!
Claudia Herber of Currents Gallery
invites you to
JUST SHOW UP!

Bring your paints, fibers & needles & threads, papers, gourds, whatever you're working on and CREATE art, friendships, community and FUN!

in the BACK DOOR STUDIO!

 

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Current Class Schedule

Eco-Dye Silk Scarves , Fri., August 15, 10 am to Noon, Instructor Janet Hickok

$50.00
250815- Use flowers, plants, fruits, vegetables, etc. to naturally dye silk scarves that make fabulous gifts.  No experience needed. 2 scarves and supplies included.  Allow 1-2  hour steaming time, then return for the finished scarves.
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CANCELED - Cobblestone in Aalborg, Watercolor, Sat., August 16, 10 am - 4 pm , Instructor Michelle Myers

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CANCELED - 250816 -  Learn how to simplify an image for a good composition. Some watercolor techniques will include textures, skies and perspective. Supply list on registration or use instructor's supplies for $10 materials fee.

Painting Trees In Watercolor, Tues. August 19, 1:30 pm - 4 pm, Instructor Christine Joy Swanson

$55.00
250819 - A watercolor class focusing on trees. It is a perfect time of the year to paint the trees in our Oregon landscape. This class will be great for first time painters as well as intermediate
painters.
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Gel Printing Plus, Sat., August 23, 10 am – 2 pm, Instructor, Janet Hickok

$60.00
+ $10 Material Fee
250823 - Create colorful, unique mono-printed papers that you will use to cover fun and functional books. No experience needed.  
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Stitching: Doodle Pendants-Advanced Class, Wed. August 27, 12:30 pm - 4:30, Instructor Eileen Dowty

$50.00
 250827 - Students will have option to create a pendant or mini-wall-hanging. Building on previously learned stitches, we will learn several textural stitches (bouillon, drizzle, wrapped and needle weaving) and combination stitches. After practicing, students will explore “doodling” stitchery, creating without a design in mind.
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Encaustics 101 & More , Sat., August 29 & 30, 10 am – 2 pm, Instructor, Janet Hickok

$125.00
+ $20 Material Fee
250829 - 2-Day Class - Encaustic painting uses heated, pigmented beeswax to create complex, luminous paintings.  Step-by-step tutorial and demo on the basics the first day. The second day go deeper and learn tips and tricks for incorporating photos and more.  No experience needed.
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Zentangle, Fri. September 12, 1 pm - 4 pm, Instructor Suchitra Komandur

$60.00
+ $5 Material Fee
250912 - Originally from India, Suchitra is a Certified Zentangle teacher who now lives in Oregon. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn art form. In this class, we will go through the basics of Zentangle and learn the methodology used to create beautiful art by the repetition of simple patterns. Everything you need for the class is in the $5 supply kit.
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CANCELED -- Exploring Textures, Sat., Sep. 13, 10 am - 3 pm, Instructor Barbara Rainey

$70.00
+ $20 Material Fee
CANCELED -- 250913 - Explore different methods to create texture that will add interest to your art. Learn some 'tried and true' techniques - with an added twist. Create texture cards for reference. Use colors and brushes provided or bring your own.

Check out these great opportunities for a one-on-one Zoom lesson with Kathleen Buck,

an award-winning artist and one of our founding members!

1KB Private Zoom Lesson, "Color Mixing", with Kathleen Buck

An Opportunity
NOT TO BE MISSED!
Currents Gallery's own Kathleen Buck is offering a private lesson in the critical
ART of COLOR MIXING.  
Once you have signed up, provided your phone number and email address, Kathleen will contact you to set up a date and time for your private lesson.
Here's how to Zoom: After you've registered, Kathleen will send you an email with the Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom app.  You will click on the link at the pre-arranged day and time of the lesson. Zoom will ask you three questions, click "YES" to all.  
This class provides the basic skills that will serve you well throughout your
artistic journey!
 
$40.00
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2KB Private Zoom Lesson, "Painting with Acrylics", with Kathleen Buck

So Excited to Offer
Another Private Lesson Opportunity!
This class is designed for any skill level. Kathleen will teach the basics of acrylic painting, or help you to hone your painting skills. Once you have signed up, provided your phone number and email address, Kathleen will contact you to set up a date and time to discuss what you are interested in learning, and to set up a time for your private lesson.
Here's how to Zoom: After you've registered, Kathleen will send you an email with the Zoom link. You may be asked to download the Zoom app.  You will click on the link at the pre-arranged day and time of the lesson. Zoom will ask you three questions, click "YES" to all.  
$40.00
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Important Messages from our Back Door Studio Coordinator

 <>  If you are interested in teaching a class or renting the Back Door Studio, contact the gallery today.

<>  It is very important to include your Phone Number at checkout.  It may be necessary for the gallery to contact you if there's a change in the class schedule.

<>  CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
  • If a student withdraws from a class more than 1 week before the class begins, a refund, less a processing fee equal to 20% of the class cost, will be paid.
  • NO REFUND will be paid if the student withdraws 1 week or less before the class begins.
  • In the event that Currents Gallery cancels a class, the Gallery will mail a full refund to the student.
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