503-325-4442
106 Third Street
Astoria, OR 97103
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Workshops



BASIC DRAWING - - Instructor MARY K ADAMS

DATES: Thursdays
TIME: 10:30 - - 12:30

CALL FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SCHEDULING A CLASS

This can be a one-time or continuing class.

Mary K will go over all the essential tools and papers for drawing. 

After going over the tools, pencils, and papers, she will have you make a grayscale and explain the importance of using the grayscale when drawing.

You will learn the importance of shading and also learn about perspective.

You can make this a one-time drawing session or a continuing class.


COST PER SESSION:  $20






Introduction to INTUITIVE Sketchbook JOURNALING - Heather Nichols

March 4, 2023 - - Saturday evening

Time: 6:00 PM - - 8:00 PM

Heather will show you her sketchbooks, and explain her process of intuitive sketching.

Bring whatever sketchbook/s  (1-3) to share with the instructor and/or the class.  You can show them or NOT as sketchbooks are a very personal and intimate part of one's self.

There can be lots of discussions or not.  Discussion/s are at the class's input.

This could be a fantastic way to spend a Saturday evening with friends.

Cost:  40.00

*This class is recommended for ages 14 and up. 

*This class will have a maximum of 12 people. 




Intro to NEEDLE FELTING Workshop: Creating a Bother

INSTRUCTOR: Heather Nichols

Dates: March 18, and 25, 2023

Saturday evenings - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Learn the basics of this relaxing art form in this 2-day workshop. You will become familiar with the tools and materials and learn the foundation techniques that are necessary to start your needle felting adventure. You will leave with a personal felted talisman for addressing your inner critic via mindfulness.


**IMPORTANT!**

Felting needles are very sharp and it’s possible that you will get poked. I will have antiseptic, small bandages, and a bottle of liquid bandage on hand. 



*This class is recommended for ages 14 and up. 

*This class will have a maximum of 12 people. 

*All supplies included


Cost: $80




Astoria Art Loft Monthly Art THEMED EXHIBITS

MONTHLY THEMES for the

SECOND SATURDAY ART WALK
TIME: 1:00 PM - - 4: PM

MONTHLY THEMES

FEBRUARY  - -  featured art by

Jo Pomeroy Crockett & Jeannette Gran-Davis

MARCH

The Art Loft's Resident's Show

Heather Nichols - -  Christine Kende  - -  Stephan Smith  - -  Leslie Morgan

APRIL    - -   Quilt Exhibit by the peninsula artists & local artists

MAY  - -  Glass Artists - Student Show 

JUNE  - -  Jim Ulwin - wood carver

Rhonda Gewin - metal sculpturer

JULY  - -  Faces, hands, & feet.

OPEN STUDIO Last weekend in July

AUGUST  - -  Old vehicles

SEPTEMBER  - -  Old villages & towns

OCTOBER  - -  Annual Judged Show

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Contemporary Fiber Arts by the GROUPER GROUP


Artwork can be in any medium. Some examples are oil painting, acrylic, watercolor, graphite or colored pencil, collage, and sculpture.  You get the picture, oh yes, and photography.  All Artwork is WELCOME as long as it follows the monthly theme.


     The management of Astoria Art Loft has the right to refuse any artwork deemed not appropriately framed for hanging and/or appropriate to a family-friendly art gallery.




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If you have a question/s you can type the question in and/or register by simply giving us the above information. 

Unfortunately, our system will only allow you to pay for one person per class. If more than one child or person will be attending a class/workshop the balance of the class will be collected at the beginning of the class/workshop

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ART WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE

There are 4 classes per session.

Date and Time: Saturdays - - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

$80 per four sessions Except for December


These workshops are for children ages 6 - 14.

All materials are provided.       

Each session cost:  $80  per child

                      

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2023   

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February 25 - March 18

Shading; knots; 3D; perspective

Frank Lloyd Wright

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April 15 - May 6

Mural of Lady Liberty; drawing human form; 3D drawing; 

famous Sculptors




GREETINGS from the new "Artist Hall of FRAMIE"

Tuesday - Saturday

Hours: 10:00 - 4:00 PM daily

Telephone No. 971-395-9824

Stop in and meet the new owner of the "Artist Hall of FRAME" shop located inside the Astoria Art Loft.

Sandra Kelley has a fenominal back ground in the art of Zentangling and framed her own art work 

Her hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM or by appointment.

Drop by and get to know Sandra and her little "friend Lucky".

Email: sandikelley@frameloft.net

Telephone:  971-395-9824





CREATING ART with GLASS

Classes start: On going
TIME: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday and Saturday afternoons
Cost per session, including all supplies $40

Instructor, Christine Kende guides you through the fusing glass process.

Create imagery, realistic or abstract, with glass powders and other heat-shaped elements.

email cskende@hotmail.com for more information OR


Contact The Art Loft at 503-325-4442 


NEWCOMERS ALWAYS WELCOME


COST:   $40 including all supplies per class  - -  The workshop fee is to be paid in advance or at the beginning of each session.






WATERCOLOR CLASSES WITH Jo Pomeroy

Thursdays
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Visit classes for more details.  Third tab CLASSES




Childrens's SUMMER ART CAMP WORKSHOPS - Ages 6 - 14

For dates, see below
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

The cost is yet to be determined.

Pacific Northwesst Culture and Art

     June 26 - 30


Pacific Northwest Animals - Art & Science

July 24 - 28


Pacific Northwest Plants - Art & Science

August 7 - 11





CALLIGRAPHY the BASICS and MORE

THIS CLASS WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN THE NEW YEAR.

WATCH FOR NEW DATES

                             





ZENTANGLE - - Instructor Sandra Kelley

IF INTERESTED IN A LASS PLEASE CALL 503-325-4442