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Workshops



2024 Kids' Summer Art Camp - Christine Kende, Instructor

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.




Beginning Watercolor - Jo Pomeroy-Crockett Instructor

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




Beginning Acrylic Painting coming in April

Becky Chappell, Instructor
Wednesdays, April 10th and 17th
Noon - 2 pm This post is updated as of 3/26/2024 see below

This is a beginner's class to learn the fundamentals of working in acrylic.  The class can be appropriate for intermediate students.  All are welcome.

Goals of the class will include the basics of painting with acrylics including color mixing and composition and becoming familiar with techniques, papers, underpaintings, and the possibilities of the acrylic medium.  

The first class will include instruction on landscapes; the second class on still life.

The following is the recommended supply list students should bring: 

             Paper:  mixed media, 183 lbs recommended

             Paint:    2 or 4 oz tubes; 6 colors: red, blue, yellow, white,  a warm blue and a cool blue

              [Specific Acrylic Pigments: 

             Carmine; Azo Lemon yellow; Cobalt blue Or Thalo Blue; Zinc White; Pyrrol Red;                                       Transparent yellow medium; Prussian blue]

             Brushes:  1" flat; 1/2 " filbert; and 1/4" flat

If needed, resources for art supplies are on-line.   Fine Art Supply is located "under" the Art  Loft on Marine Drive.

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




Childrens' Saturday Workshops - Ages 6 - 12

NO CLASS Saturday, April 6th
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.






Zentangle®

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