'Bear' fire poker cap, by Darryl Nelson
Blacksmithing classes are held each month at The Arts Cabin. Check the 'calendar page' for dates. 2 classes daily, 10AM and 1PM. Each class is 2 hours. Maximum 2 students unless other arrangements are made with Darryl. $60 per person for each 2 hour class. You may enroll for both classes in one day giving you 4 total hours of instruction for $120. There would be a one hour break for lunch. Students MUST wear 100% cotton clothing, long pants, and closed toed shoes. Safety glasses, all tools & materials are included in tuition.
Each August.. the cabin hosts Blacksmith Week, where blacksmiths from all over the region and nation gather to demonstrate, share their knowledge and techniques, and sell their hand forged work. Check w/ the Mt. Hood Museum for demonstration dates.
Annual Blacksmiths' & Artisans Sale, each November, before the holiday rush...The Upper Arts Cabin is filled with unique and wonderful gifts for holiday giving...or for yourself? Hand forged items for the home or cabin, talk w/ Darryl about your individual needs for any part of the home. Mt. Hood wood carvers, textile artists, herbal balms and gifts, screenprints and torchworked glass all fill the cabin. check back for 2010 dates.
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Painting - Printing - Drawing
The Arts Cabins is proud to host classes and workshops by some of the regions best working artists.
Leslie Cheney Parr
"I work primarily on paper in many media. The watercolor paintings are done on location and in the studio . The studio pieces are the result of sketches and studies and come to be realized in paint only after many hours of work. The landscapes are the product of on location or plein air painting and sketching. With these works, the feeling is more immediate and the painting style very free and direct."
"My printed works reflect my appreciation of natural subject matter as well. With linoleum or reduction work the shape seems to dominate. I really enjoy the strong shapes and the power of limited color choices. With the etching process the delicacy of value contrasts, half-tone cross hatching are more prominant. With monotypes or monoprints, the brush stroke and line convey the energy that I like. Color is very important in these works. But with all my printed works there is still a strong connection to the image recorded. These works begin by direct observation the same way my paintings begin.
Every work begins from an emotional connection first and, like “love at first sight”,it is the intensity of this visual beginning that I must record. So of course I sketch, and sketch and sketch!!
Leslie received her MA from the University of California in Berkeley, and has taught adults for over 30 years.
She is a signature member of the California Watercolor Association, Print Arts Northwest (formerly The Northwest Print Council), Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery, University of California Art Alumni Group, a member of WSO, and the Wy’east Artisan’s Guild. After 10 years as a Community College Instructor at Mt. Hood Community College, Leslie has retired to PAINT. Presently she is a full time artist; she does privately contracted teaching as well. She runs a full-service art studio in Sandy, OR. She is a printmaker, watercolorist and an avid sketcher.
Her work can be seen locally at the Rental Sales Gallery of the Portland Art Museum.
See more of Leslie’s work on her web site:
www.cheneyparr.com
Fall Saturation, watercolor by Leslie Cheney Parr
Leslie Cheney Parr, Watercolor
Signs of Spring, mono print by Leslie Cheney Parr
Classes for 2011 will be posted when scheduled. All 2010 class with Leslie have been conmpleted. Stay tuned for our new 'Gallery Page' for photos of the 2010 painting season!
Jude Welter has been teaching painting through Clackamas Community Education since 1985. During the summer months, she held paint-outs in Montana, Sisters, Oregon & Prineville, Oregon. Her paintings have been featured in several magazines, and in 2007 she was choosen as the artist to produce paintings that featured Mount Hood and were used as awards for 8 outstanding businesses in Clackamas County. She was the judge for the art entries in the 2008 Clackamas County Fair. Jude was on the founding board fo the 'First City Arts Faire' and the 'Three Rivers Art Guild' as well as the 'Open Studios of Beavercreek.' Her work is featured at Art Heads in Happy Valley, Wallflowers Gallery in Canby, Framed by Design in Lake Oswego and at her studio, Crabapple Creek near Beavercreek, Oregon.
Sisters Sunrise, oil, Jude Welter
Bloom Blast, watercolor by Jude Welter
Wild Roses, watercolor by Jude Welter
Autumn Colors On The Mountain... Watercolors
With Jude Welter
$155 for three days. 10Am till 3:30 / 4PM
October 21, 22, 23 2010
There is nothing like driving through the forest and seeing the Vine Maple against the deep shadows off Highway 26. that, plus other subject matter will be explored in three days of painting. This is an INDOOR class. (no need to bundle up) I will demo in watercolor.
Small class will allow for lots of individual help & attention. E-mail or call or more information:
More Details:
No supplies included. some loaner equipment, but must be reserved in advance. Supply list will be furnished upon registration, with confirmation & receipt. Small class size. Beginners welcome! Register directly with Jude using number or
e-mail above.
Add $45 for loaner equipment for three days. Paper will not be furnished, supply list will be sent after registration.
Mount Hood, oil, Jude Welter
JEWELRY MAKING.
Jan Cliffton.
Jan received her training in metal jewelry at William Holland School of Lapidary Arts in Young Harris, Georgia. This winter Jan studied under Maggie Roschyk in Mesa, Arizona.
Bangle Bracelet
Instructor: Jan Clifton
Class Fee: $150, 2 week advanced registration.
Create a one of a kind bracelet using a variety of semi-precious stones and glass beads.
Learn to make Sterling Silver 'eye pins', spiral bangles and 'caged' beads.
All equipment and materials are provided, including Sterling Silver toggle clasp and jump rings.
Classes may be scheduled with a 2 person minimum.
Or contact Jan 503-367-9451 for date of your choice.
Class time: 10AM till 5PM, 1 hour for lunch at cabin, please bring sack lunch. Refrigerator and stove on premise. Lawn chairs and deck. You may call Jan at 503-367-9451 with any further questions.
Great "girl's get-away"!
Wire Sculpture w/ Cabochon.
2 students minimum, with 2 week advanced registration. Or contact Jan for date of your choice. 503-367-9451 10Am till 5PM, one hour lunch.
class fee: $150
All tools and materials will be provided.
Learn to wire wrap a cabochon into an elegant, one of a kind pendant. Some experience in wire wrap will make for a more enjoyable class experience. We will work with copper wire to learn sculpture techniques and then work with Sterling Silver wire.
*Private classes may be scheduled on your date of choice, with 2 person minimum. 2 week advance paid registration required. Perfect "friends get away" on Mount Hood.
Beginners wire wrapping classes available on request. 2 student minimum. We will start from scratch to learn the begining techniques for wire wrap. Inquire as to available dates and costs.
Glass classes and workshops
Fused 'twisties' by Betsy Valian
Beginning Fused Glass
On request, one week advanced notice required. Minimum 2 students, Maximum 4 students. One day class. 10AM till 2PM, or sooner.
$150, includes all materials and instruction. Pick up projects at Mt. Hood Museum after Monday, May 25th.
Explanation of different kinds of glass, firing, kilns, fusing & slumping. Complete 2 small projects. Some of the options are: bowl, small sconce lens, wind chimes or plate for stand. (stand extra). Bring your lunch or 2 minute drive to Govt. Camp restaurants. We will break at noon for one hour and complete the projects by 3PM or sooner. Kiln work will be done by the Arts Cabin staff...need only be present for the lay up of the glass. Projects will be delivered to the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum for pick up the following week,10AM till 5PM, open daily, or for an additional fee the projects can be mailed to you when finished. This is a class for the absolute beginner, to get you started in fused glass at a great price.
2 day, Beginning Glass Bead Making & Wire Jewelry Class! By request, one week advanced notice.
Arts Cabin exclusive class. Available starting April. Mid week dates only till June.
Requires 1 week advance registration. Minimum 2 students. Maximum 4 students.
10AM till 3PM daily w/ 1 hour lunch
$275 per student. Includes all materials, tools, and supplies and instruction.
This is a unique opportunity to learn the art of making glass beads at the torch using Bullseye Glass, and finishing them as a piece of wearable art for all to see!
Day One: Learn to create beautiful glass beads using a surface mix, Minor Burner torch and Bullsyeye glass. Included in class is safety, studio set up, and glass properties.
Day Two: Take your new beads out of the annealing kiln and remove from mandrels, learn to clean and prep. Then upstairs to the Jewelry Table! Don't just hide your first beads away in a drawer...wear them! Create a unique piece of jewelry to wear proudly. Findings and additional jewelry components supplied. This class is an Arts Cabins exclusive. No refunds after one week before schduled class date. Excellant value for your arts / jewelry making dollar. Usually only found as individual classes.
Colorfull COE 90 glass for torchworking...
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Gold wrapped Turquoise pendant, Jan Clifton
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Gold wrapped torchworked glass cabochon,
by Jan Clifton.
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The Arts Cabins glass studio is adjacent to the Blacksmith shop ... stay tuned for collaborations!
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Glass classes and workshops:
Begining Beadmaking students working at the torch...
Begining Glass Bead making at the torch:
One week advance registration required. 2 student minimum. Available July & August classes, your date of choice w/ 2 day advance registration.10Am till 4PM. One day 'getting started' class! $150 per student. Must pay full amount at registration.
Learn to make glass beads using the Minor Burner, surface mix torch, and Bullseye Glass (soft glass COE 90).
Also included in your instruction: Safety, studio set up, types of glass. In this one day class you will not get too far into decoration, although beginning techniques will be taught. Beads will be sent to students as one day class does not allow students to leave w/ beads and allow annealing time in kiln. 2 day class recommended for aspiring bead makers.
Landscape Beads. Soda Lime Glass. Betsy Valian
2 day Beginning Glass Bead Making:
Beginning mid week days, April through summer. 1 week advance registration. 2 student minimum. Repeats in October.
10AM till 3PM daily. 1 hour lunch. $250 per student. Full amount due at registration
Same as one day beginner class, however students will explore further surface decorations on second day. Beads from day one will be taken from kiln and removed from mandrels and cleaned to take home on second day. Beads created on second day will be mailed to students. All tools, saftey glasses, and materials supplied. Arts Cabins is equipped w/ ventilation system in glass studio.
All of the glass classes are great for small family groups, mother daughter outings, and birthday parties. Minimum, one week advanced registration. Must be 18 years or older unless accompanied by parent.
