Artist Residency
Roundhouse Foundation Artist Residency: Cassandra Lee
Cassandra Lee is committed to exploring ways to use various kinds of fibers, including but not limited to upholstery, canvas, burlap, felted wool and silk. In this workshop she will include her explorations and techniques using raw-edge and rolled-edge appliqué. She will share ideas about and introduce methods to create texture using hand embroidery and…
Roundhouse Foundation Artist Residency: Peter Clark
Join Peter Clark, renowned blacksmith and co-owner of Northwest Skillet Company & Fine Art Blacksmithing School, as he teaches the art of blacksmithing. Each student will walk away with a hand-forged ladle. This class is limited to six participants, so sign up early! Peter will give a community lecture on Friday, March 22 at 7pm…
Creative Heights Grant Artist Residency: Kara Doescher
Grant County artist Kara Doescher will be teaching a slab-built hand-formed ceramics class in a two-part workshop. Each participant will create a mug or small bowl. Community Presentation March 30, 11am Workshop March 30 + April 6, 1-4pm Sign up early as space is very limited! Many thanks to Oregon Community Foundation's Creative Heights grant…
Creative Heights Grant Artist Residency: Mary Tapogna
Join Mary Tapogna as she teaches us the art of mosaics. Start collecting broken ceramics and china or visit a second hand shop to find colorful plates, mugs and bowls that can be repurposed into art. Participants can choose to either make one personal item or work on a public art piece. This is a…
Creative Heights Artist Residency Grant: Laura Klement & Corrine Vegter
Thanks to Oregon Community Foundation's Creative Heights Grant, we are thrilled to host Laura Klement and Corrine Vegter at the Spray General Store to lead a woodworking class for women. Learn how to safely use tools in a supportive environment and build confidence to DIY your dream projects! In this class you will learn how…
Creative Heights Artist Residency: Carolyn Sweeney
Have you ever wanted to make pigments from nature? Now is your chance! Join us as Carolyn Sweeney teaches us how to select natural items and make pigments from them. All ages and skill levels welcome. Bring a paintbrush!
Creative Heights Artist Residency: Adrian Klein, Nature Photographer
Join Adrian Klein to photograph the geological wonders of the John Day region. Layers of colorful rock from rich reds to bright blues will be waiting for you at a couple locations we plan to visit. This small group workshop is your chance to photograph and get feedback, to help you think and grow as…