Workshops

Camp #1 June 24th - 28th 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Camp #2 July 15 - 19th 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Camp #3 August 12th - 16th 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Camp #1 Be inspired by artists who painted their pets.  Students are asked to bring photos of their pets (copies can be made at the Loft and originals safely returned).  Art will be created with different mediums.

Camp #2 Explore all kinds of art using paper as the medium.  

Camp #3 Find out about textiles in art.  Students are asked to bring a clean, white t-shirt to create their own design.

Students are asked to bring  a bag lunch, their own snacks, and their own water bottle/container.  A frig is available.

Cost is $110 per student per camp.  Reserve a camp (here) on-line or contact the Art Loft. 

Parents and/or guardians are asked to complete a registration form for each student; and there is a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet completed by the responsible adult leaving and picking up their student(s) at the Art Loft.

More information is available by calling the Art Loft at 503-325-4442.

4-Wednesdays in April $125
April 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
3:00 - 6:00 pm

Learn basic watercolor techniques: wet into wet, dry on wet, glazing, charging, brush uses, edges, and value patterns. 

Supplies are not included but are available through on-line art resources.  Fine Art Supplies, located below the Art Loft on Marine Drive is also a supply resource. 

Recommended supply list:

          PAPER   140 lb. cold press

          PIGMENTS:               Warm:                            Cool:

                                    Permanent red OR                Permanent alizarin crimson OR

                                    Quinacridone red OR             Quinacridone rose

                                    Cobalt blue OR                        Thalo blue (green)

                                    Thalo blue                                Prussian blue

                                    Ultramarine blue

                                    Cadmium yellow medium        Lemon yellow

                                    OR Aureloin yellow

            BRUSHES:       1" flat with aquarelle tip

                                       8" OR 10" or 12" round with point

                                       Rigger or liner

                                       Dagger or slant line    

            OTHER SUPPLIES ARTISTS USE:  Paper towels; spray bottle; white cloth towel, natural                       sponge, water container, and  brush soap

To register, please call the Art Loft at 503-325-4442

Saturday, May 18th
Noon-3 pm

Participant's supplies needed:  small set of acrylic paint, can be student grade.  Participants can bring collage material if they wish.  Instructor will supply various brushes, collage material, mark making tools, latex gloves, actylic medium/glue.

Class is limited to 10 students.  Pre-registration will be required.

Register or contact the Art Loft 503-325-4442

The cost is $80 per child per Workshop for the month.
Single class attendance is available for $25 per class.
Saturdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

The 2024 monthly, Saturday morning art classes are for young people (grades 1-8+) .

Classes will be co-taught by two Resident Artists of the Art Loft:  Christine Kende and Mary K Adams.

Each Workshop is  4 Saturday sessions and will focus on drawing, art history,  principles of design, individual exploration and creative fun. 

February Curriculum Focus:  Color

Register on line via PayPal or other credit card.  Or, call the Art Loft at 503-325-4442 to register.

March 20th, March 27th and April 3rd
Hours: Noon - 2:00 pm

Sandi Kelley is the owner of the Artists Hall of Frame shop located inside the Astoria Art Loft and a Certified Zentangle® Instructor.

See "Classes" in this Website or for more information or call the Art Loft at 503-325-4442