We are currently offering scholarships for 50% of the cost of tuition for classes. Scholarships are available for all age groups through the Susi Larsen & Cameron Serbu Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Madeline Christenson Scholarship Fund.
To be considered applicants must fill out the application prior to registration and payment. If awarded applicants will be contacted for the remaining payment.
Print Scholarship Application ~ OR ~ Online Scholarship Application
Summer brings about a bounty of inspiring plants and flowers for us to draw! Join this class and learn how to convincingly draw botanical subjects in a stylized manner. For each class, the instructor demonstrates in real time, allowing for questions and explanations about how to approach botanical illustration. By exploring various media and techniques, you will discover which methods you prefer for creating your own botanical drawings.
Have you always wanted to learn to draw? With these simple elements - line, edge, volume, value, texture and perspective -anyone can begin their artistic journey. Over the eight-week course, develop your drawing and observational skills all while learning the foundational building blocks of artistic creation. With this class you will take your drawings to the next level!
Do you have some experience with drawing but want to branch out into digital art? Procreate is a fun tool to create, alter, and illustrate images! From setting up your first canvas to exporting your finished masterpieces, you will learn everything you want to know about making digital art on the go in this eight-week course. Previous drawing experience is recommended but not required. iPads will be supplied. Please see materials list for additional supplies.
Do you want to use more color in your art? Ever been curious about color theory? In this class, we will play with color, concentrating both on how to achieve certain colors by mixing paints, acrylic and watercolor. We will continue by learning how limited palettes of color can inform a piece overall. Adaptable for various media, this class is a great option if you’re looking to further your understanding on how color plays a role in your work. You will walk away with three, 4" x 6" images from today's workshop.
Keep practicing your drawing skills this summer. This figure drawing open studio will run eight weeks. The model will be nude and changes weekly. The length of each pose will vary.
Are you new to wheel throwing? Have you taken a wheel throwing class before but want to learn new skills? This class will cover the basics of throwing including wedging, centering, and creating simple forms on the wheel. Classes will begin with an instructor demonstration and move into hands-on activities to help you learn the basics of throwing and preparing your work to be fired. Students will leave this 8 week course with at least 3 finished forms to take home. All levels welcome.
Explore printmaking this summer! This class takes students through the most basic of printing techniques all the way to a more complicated three-color print. You will complete a handful of projects that will build on each other, culminating in a final, semi large-scale 3-color reductive print. Learn to transfer drawings to a block surface, a variety of carving techniques, and methods for printing on fabric and paper. Prior drawing and painting experience is recommended. You will enjoy the versatility of printing on a variety of surfaces. Join us!
Courtesy of Eugene Darkroom Group
This course is available for those who are interested in working in a darkroom but are unfamiliar with shooting on film. In these individually scheduled, one-on-one courses, an instructor will guide you through the basics of manual camera function and shooting on black & white 35mm film. Bring your own camera or check one out with us.
*All other materials for this course are available through Eugene Darkroom Group*
Courtesy of Eugene Darkroom Group
This flexible and customizable course is designed for beginners with no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. In this individually scheduled, one-on-one course, an instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom photography processes, adjusting the curriculum to focus on your goals within the medium. Topics covered include processing black & white film, contact printing, and enlargement printing in a black & white darkroom. Please note: This course does not include instructions on camera function & shooting. An additional lesson can be scheduled for those enrolled who require such instruction.
*All other materials for this course are available through Eugene Darkroom Group*
Courtesy of Eugene Darkroom Group
This one-day session is designed for those who have had some previous experience in black & white photography, processing, or printing but have been away from it for some time. We will go through the process of black & white film processing and darkroom printing together as a refresher to these hands-on procedures. Participants must bring an exposed roll of film to work with for this class.
*All other materials for this course are available through Eugene Darkroom Group*
In this 2 day workshop, we will learn how easy and fun pastel drawing can be! You will learn scumbling, blending, and some detailed secrets. We will also be covering the material basics including exploring the purest of pigments and color with pastels. Through demonstrations and critique, you will produce your very own pastel project.
Get acquainted with Copic pens in this one-day workshop. Often used for things like comic strips and architectural renderings, Copic pens can be used in many different artistic pursuits! We will have Copic pens available for you to try, and we will go over what makes these pens so unique and exciting. Each student will bring in three, 4"x6" images of landscapes so that we can use those to draw over on special Copic paper. This method allows each student the ability to focus on color and blending without the need to determine the composition. Spend the afternoon and make 3 beautiful abstracted images!
Enjoy the beauty of Raku pottery! Join us for a special evening and learn how to achieve a myriad of colors on the surface of pottery. Students will have two pre-bisqued forms to glaze and fire during the evening. The instructor will demonstrate kiln loading and the firing process as we fire your objects in one evening! All students are required to sign a liability release form and follow all safety procedures of the kiln firing area (provided to you before class begins). Join us and enjoy the Raku firing method!
Online registration, Raku: Enhancing Forms through Glazing & Firing
Capture the hilly streets, storefronts, and urban skyline of Eugene in this plein air class. Learn to create a convincing sense of space, light, and time of day while depicting streetscapes, trees, and sky. Color mixing and pastel techniques will be demonstrated, but all drawing media are welcome. Engaging urban and neighborhood subjects are located with in 15 minutes of the Art Center. Saturday we will meet at the Art Center. Sunday's location will be announced at the end of Saturday's class session. Note: Students are responsible for their own transportation to the plein air locations. Bring a lunch and water bottle. All levels welcome! If there is a weather event - Class will be held at the art center.
MKAC has a parking lot for art students, visitors, and staff. If you happen to arrive for your class and the parking lot is full, please come into the office and grab a parking pass. This will override the street parking time limits for your class time!
In the event of bad weather, the Art Center will close if Lane Community College is closed. Classes for that day will be cancelled and a make-up session will be held at a later date. In the event that Lane Community College is delayed, all Art Center classes before 12pm will be cancelled. Call 541-345-1571 after 12pm on the day in question to check for afternoon and evening classes.
Full refunds or credits will be offered if cancellation is made 10 business days or more prior to the start date of the class, workshop, or camp. If a cancellation request is made within 6-10 business days prior to class, workshop, or camp the student will receive a 50% refund or credit, and all fees associated with the class will be forfeited. No refund or credits will be given for cancellation requests made 5 business days or less prior to class, workshop, or camp. There are no refunds after the first session of the class, workshop, or camp.
No refunds, credits, or make-ups are offered for individuals who miss a class session.
