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Discover the history of the Camas-Washougal region during a guided tour of the Two Rivers Heritage Museum. Explore exhibits featuring historic tools, textiles, baskets, photographs, and other artifacts donated by local community members. Led by Julianne Lawrance, the museum's first Executive Director and a passionate historian, this engaging experience highlights the stories of Indigenous Peoples and early settlers while celebrating the rich heritage that continues to shape the region today. Held at Two Rivers Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan Street, Washougal, WA 98671.

Take your acrylic painting to the next level! Move into increasingly experimental stages, learning to expand your creativity and express yourself in a more intuitive style. Free your artistic self. Focus will be on the elements of design and color, line, and shape with demonstrations, tips and activities. Designed to meet the needs of those who already possess some acrylic experience, but all levels are welcome. 

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ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) allows photographers to create artistic interpretations by intentionally moving the camera during exposure to produce unique, creative effects. This class explores how motion can become the subject of an image, similar to Impressionism and abstract art. Through photo walkabouts, assignments, and projected critiques, students will develop their creative vision and explore new ways of seeing. Experience shooting in Manual mode is required; post-processing skills are helpful. Off-campus photo walkabouts; some driving required. Not a Photoshop class.

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For artists of all levels and painting or drawing experience. Learn the characteristics of acrylic paints including color mixing and brush techniques while working on your own projects with instructor support. This is not a paint-with-the-instructor class. Instructor demonstrations include composition, value, blending, and more. Bring your desire to learn, inquisitiveness, and the imagination you had in kindergarten.

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Step away from the digital world and into the darkroom. This open lab is ideal for anyone working with black-and-white film, whether you're new to analog or refining your printing skills. Access Clark College’s fully equipped darkroom (35mm to 8x10 large format), process film, make prints, and scan negatives. An experienced instructor is on hand to offer support. Chemistry is included.  Bring your own film and photo paper. Open to all levels.

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Join us for an enriching workshop that combines artistic instruction with cultural education as you create your own pair of brick stitch beaded earrings. This intimate class, led by Natalie Mitchell (Potawatomi Nation), offers both a hands-on creative experience and a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of Native American beadwork traditions. During this workshop, students will handcraft a beautiful pair of brick stitch earrings using traditional techniques. Natalie will instruct on the foundational brick stitch technique, how to create secure starts and finishes, pattern reading and creation, professional finishing methods and tips for adding earring findings. While no prior beading experience is necessary, students should be able to handle very small needles and beads and be comfortable with close-up work. Natalie will bring magnifying lamps.

Join us for an enriching workshop that combines artistic instruction with cultural education as you create your own pair of brick stitch beaded earrings. This intimate class, led by Natalie Mitchell (Potawatomi Nation), offers both a hands-on creative experience and a deeper understanding of the cultural significance of Native American beadwork traditions. During this workshop, students will handcraft a beautiful pair of brick stitch earrings using traditional techniques. Natalie will instruct on the foundational brick stitch technique, how to create secure starts and finishes, pattern reading and creation, professional finishing methods and tips for adding earring findings. While no prior beading experience is necessary, students should be able to handle very small needles and beads and be comfortable with close-up work. Natalie will bring magnifying lamps.

A warm invitation to go beyond the familiar visual symbols of Día de los Muertos and explore the food, history, traditions, and cultural meaning at the heart of this deeply cherished celebration. Through stories, flavors, rituals, and remembrance, we enter a space where the past and present meet, where loved ones are welcomed home, and where death is not viewed simply as an ending, but as part of an enduring connection.

Create more compelling photographs by developing your photographer's eye and exploring new subjects, perspectives, and techniques. Learn how compositional and technical choices (including perspective, focal length, sharpness, bokeh, and framing) shape your images. Through hands-on exercises, assignments, and projected photo critiques, you'll refine your skills and expand your creative vision. Basic camera knowledge required. Bring your camera, lenses, owner's manual, tripod (optional), and a 3-ring binder. Not a Photoshop class.

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Add seasonal charm to your home with a beautiful winter or holiday centerpiece. Learn basic floral design techniques while creating a festive arrangement using seasonal greenery, flowers, and decorative accents. Students will take home their completed centerpiece to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

Celebrate the season by creating a beautiful Harvest cornucopia centerpiece using fresh seasonal flowers, foliage, and festive accents. Learn basic floral design techniques while crafting a warm, welcoming arrangement perfect for your holiday table. Students will take home their completed centerpiece to enjoy throughout the season.

Classes are held at Ridgefield Floral & Gifts, 104 N Main Ave. Downtown Ridgefield, WA 98642.

 

Create a beautiful seasonal wreath. Learn basic wreath-making techniques while combining natural elements, greenery, and festive accents to design a unique decoration for your home. Students will take home their completed wreath to enjoy throughout the season.

Explore and work on your own projects, brush up on watercolor basics, and/or learn some new and interesting techniques to add to your painting repertoire. Bring your favorite supplies. For those wanting to join in the projects on the syllabus, please consult the supply list.

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Have you ever wanted to dive deeper into art history and actually use that knowledge to expand your own artistic expression? In this part history, part studio class, students will learn about specific eras of art history, including notable artists, artistic techniques, and the connection the art had on society while applying that information to create several original works of art. The chosen medium (drawing, watercolor, acrylic, etc.) will be up to each students' preference.

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Create and paint charming wooden figurines and décor in this fun, beginner-friendly class while learning simple painting techniques. All materials are provided.

 

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This course will guide you through the fundamentals and more of drawing the portrait whether you are a beginner or have more experience. With step-by-step instruction, individual help,  and plenty of practice, you¿ll build confidence and discover that drawing realistic portraits is easier than you think. Topics will include approaches to drawing, structure, proportions, relationships, drawing features, etc.

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Discover the art of portrait sculpture in this hands-on class for beginners. Using polymer clay, you'll create a bust of yourself, a loved one, or an original character while learning facial proportions, sculpting techniques, and how to build a simple armature. Finish your piece with painting and display techniques, and leave with a unique work of art. No prior sculpting experience is required.

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Anything you see, you can draw! This course is designed to be an introduction to the basic materials and technical properties of drawing with a focus on the formal qualities of drawing and its concepts. Projects include drawing from still life and natural forms. Develop observational skills, perceptual awareness, and expressive capabilities through the exploration of proportional relationships, linear perspective, and composition techniques.

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In this beginner friendly drawing class, students will learn how to use grid techniques for more complex images and shading techniques to make their drawings come to life! There is no prerequisite for this class. 

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Dive into energized journaling techniques to connect with your highest inner self. Learn new styles and artful skills to transform journaling from merely reviewing past experiences to embodying and empowering your present and future experiences.

Please bring a pen, paper, notebook, or a laptop. Art supplies are highly recommended, such as colored pencils, crayons, pens, water colors, or stickers. Last of all, select a poem, song lyrics, famous speech or document that inspires you.

 

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Fall Theme: Let’s make some personalized greeting cards by using watercolor paint and ink! The subject is totally open to you, with Nathun there to help with ideas and assistance.

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Fall Theme: Let’s make some personalized greeting cards by using watercolor paint and ink! The subject is totally open to you, with Nathun there to help with ideas and assistance.

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Explore the delicate art of botanical watercolor painting in this hands-on class. Learn how to capture the intricate details and vibrant colors of flowers, leaves, and plants using watercolor techniques. Whether you're a beginner or have some painting experience, you'll enjoy creating your own stunning nature-inspired artwork while developing your skills in color blending, layering, and brushwork.

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Build your watercolor skills while creating beautiful handmade cards. With step-by-step guidance, you'll practice painting a variety of objects and explore watercolor materials, techniques, color mixing, and composition. Each week, create four cards to take home while having fun experimenting with watercolor. Some watercolor experience is recommended.

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Have you always wanted to try out this beautiful art form? Learn the fundamentals and be guided with step-by-step instructions. You will learn a new technique each week.

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Have you always wanted to learn the basics of watercolor? Learn step by step techniques such as color choices and mixing, creating texture with different brush strokes and glazing colors.  No prior painting experience required.

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This class is designed for self-directed artists looking for a creative environment in which to receive coaching and encouragement in developing their art. Students facing design challenges can get technique demonstrations from the instructor. Each class ends with friendly critiques. Prerequisites: Ability to come up with painting ideas. Beginning watercolor skills. This class is not designed for absolute beginners.

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