Pendleton Center for the Arts

12/27/2024

Here’s your friendly reminder…ALL Teen classes are FREE! and are made possible through the support of the Oregon Arts Commission, the Roundhouse Foundation, PGE Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, and our members.

If you know a Teen who isn’t familiar with our programs, be sure to send them our way! They can even take most Adult classes for FREE as well.

BASICS OF BOOKBINDING for Art Rocks Teens
with Erica Edwards
WEDNESDAY, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
January 8 – January 29, 2025 (Four Sessions)

Bookbinding is the process of assembling pages and or other materials into a book. While this can be done using machines, we’ll be teaching you how to do it by hand. Join Erica as she guides you through the process of binding your very own books. This is a very cool skill set to have – join the fun and see where it takes you!

We would also love it if you dropped us an email at [email protected] or a call at (541) 278-9201 to get your name on the class roster so we can prep supplies!

12/26/2024

PAPERMAKING (AGES 7-12)
with Kate Brizendine
TUESDAYS, 3:15 – 4:15 PM
January 7 – 14, 2025 (Two Sessions)

In this class, we’ll be making our own paper! You can use your paper to draw, color, paint, write a letter, make a card, or create your own journal- the possibilities are endless! Please wear clothing that you don’t mind getting messy. Aprons will be provided.

$20- Same Cost for both Members and Non-Members!

https://pendletonarts.org/product/papermaking-ages-7-12-yw24/

12/23/2024

FLY TYING
with John Dadoly
THURSDAYS, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
January 9 – February 6, 2025 (Five Sessions)

In this beginners class, join John as he teaches you the basics of fly tying tips and techniques. This includes basic knowledge of materials, tools, and methods used to create unique flies that can be used for your next fishing trip or to gift to your favorite fisherman.

$45 MEMBERS/$45 NON-MEMBERS + $15 MATERIAL FEE

https://pendletonarts.org/product/fly-tying-aw25/

12/21/2024

We’ll be open Christmas Eve! Come shop with us Tuesday, December 24 from 10 AM until 4 PM. We’ve got exactly the gifts and stocking stuffers you’ve been looking for!

12/21/2024

We collaborated with the Pendleton Public Library for Last Chance Santa tonight. And it felt like fun was had by all! Thank you all for sharing your evening with us! And thank you Santa for the special visit during our storytime.

12/20/2024

❄️the 2025 Winter Term Class Schedule Has Posted. And just in time to satisfy those winter vacay vibes! Check out all the wonderland of class offerings and get registered now before these warm and cozy indoor classes fill up! ❄️

https://pendletonarts.org/classes/

❄️ Winter Weather Advisories: we follow the Pendleton School District’s policy on snow days. If they cancel school for the day, then we cancel classes here as well.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates. Evening classes can sometimes be cancelled as the sun goes down, even when the daytime ones were not. And there have been times when the day warms up after a cancellation and we are able to stay on schedule for evening classes.
As long as you keep your contact information with us updated you will receive all the details about changes for any class(es) you sign up for. We always hold make-up days for missed class days. ❄️

12/17/2024

HAPPY HOUR!
FREE Social Crafting Gatherings for Adults 18+. We’ll have complimentary adult beverages (21+ and over) and tasty non-alcoholic options available, along with nibbles. Bring a friend, bring a date, be ready to relax and have fun! We prep for 12 people, so if you’re coming with a group, give us a heads up at [email protected] so we’re sure to have plenty of supplies.

🟢🔴 ** ———> TEENS

12/14/2024

You know, when you were thinking, “I wish they had reproductions of those owls, so I could afford a few of them”? Well, we heard you, and today Hiroko Cannon brought in reproductions of each one, and they are only $40 each!! They won’t last long so hurry in. We’ve also got new work from Amy Jermain, hot out of the kiln!

12/14/2024

Every. Single. Day. That’s how often we’re getting things in at the Art of the Gift exhibit. Here are a few of our favorites from the last two days. You don’t have to be a member to shop, just come on in Tuesday through Friday 10 to 4 and Saturday noon to four. You can always give us a call if you need after hours hours private shopping!

12/13/2024

We've added a Zoom Link to tonight's presentation in case the weather tonight (Thurs., Dec. 12) is a barrier. Alisha Hamel will be hosting a video presentation here at PCA on her book When Duty Called:An Oral History of Oregon’s World War II Veterans at 5:30. You can Zoom in at:

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12/12/2024

We’ve got you covered this holiday season because you know it’s going to happen! So just click through to the event and mark “going” and then add it to your calendar with reminder alerts!

LAST CHANCE SANTA!

Join us as we collaborate with the Pendleton Public Library for a special evening of holiday memories!
Friday, December 20, 2024 at 6pm at the Pendleton Center for the Arts

Don’t miss out on your last minute chance to visit with Santa before his big night ride in the sky! Come enjoy a special Storytime with our Library Director Ms. Jennifer reading The Polar Express, followed by a visit with Santa and then stay to create a fun seasonal craft with your pals Kate & Kate of the Pendleton Center for the Arts.
—> don’t forget your camera to capture all the special moments!

https://facebook.com/events/s/last-chance-santa/607588748403005/

This is a ✨ FREE ✨ event, but we will be putting out the donation jar for those of you feeling in the extra spirit of giving to help cover costs of supplies for our all of our free class offerings!

Happy Holidays!

12/12/2024

If this is a year to go big with a gift, we have you covered. These amazing original Hiroko Cannon watercolors are the perfect thing for the bird wonk in your life. The 100% cotton papers they are painted on are approximately 8 x 10”, so there’s definitely room for these gems in your home business. If you know your owls, you’ll be able to recognize which species each of these is. Guess I n the comments. (these were photographed through the protective sleeves, so photos aren’t as crisp or true to color as the actual objects)

12/10/2024

TUESDAY, December 10, 2025 at 7pm

JAM NIGHT- A FREE DROP-IN
with Kate Peck & Charlie Herrington
SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
7:00 – 8:00 PM

A casual and fun get together for musicians of all experience levels. Blues, rock, country, pop and more. We’ll experiment with a variety of instruments. Guitars, mandolin, bongos…bring what you have and join us for an awesome jam session.

12/09/2024

Join us for a free reading and discussion with author Alisha Hamel
Thursday, December 12 at 5:30 PM at PCA

When Duty Called: An Oral History of Oregon’s World War II Veterans is a series of engaging personal stories from Oregon World War II veterans who participated in some of the most well-known engagements of the war. These stories range from Pearl Harbor to the Bataan Death March to D-Day to the last bombing raid over Japan by a Hollywood star. Death, hardship, romance and humor are common themes. Ultimately these veterans wanted their stories remembered not for themselves, but for their buddies who did not make it home and for their families to understand the role they played in World War II.

These veterans sat down with the author to tell their World War II stories in a series of video and oral history interviews. In the interest of making this book an attractive product to the general reader, the interviews are edited and organized into chapters that read like short stories.

Alisha Hamel has worked in military history for over 20 years. She holds a master’s degree in military history with a specialization in World War II with her thesis on Australian-American relations during this pivotal period. She co-authored the book Oregon Military History, a comprehensive exploration of Oregon’s military heritage, and penned several insightful magazine articles. She has completed several short history films, bringing historical events to life for a broader audience including a meticulously crafted, highly acclaimed documentary centered around the 41st Infantry Division during World War II, Jungleers in Battle. Through this project, she conducted numerous oral history interviews, capturing the poignant narratives of veterans who entrusted her with their memories. As a fellow veteran, having served during Desert Storm, Hamel shares a unique bond with these brave individuals.

12/05/2024

Thought you’d already seen the Art of the Gift exhibit? Think again! We’re getting new things daily. And, if this is a year for a special gift to mark a special event, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s a legacy table by Bruce Gianotti, a handcarved wand by J.J. Hill, a beautiful cheeseboard by Bill Grable, or a keepsake quilt by one of two local fiberarts legends, Colleen Blackwood and Rachelle Doherty, you’ll find a gift that will be treasured for years to come. Our doors are open to everyone, free of charge, Tuesday through Friday 10 AM to 4 PM and Saturday noon to 4 PM through December 31.
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12/04/2024

HAPPY HOUR!

FREE Social Crafting Gatherings for Adults 18+. We’ll have complimentary adult beverages (21+ and over) and tasty non-alcoholic options available, along with nibbles. Bring a friend, bring a date, be ready to relax and have fun! We prep for 12 people, so if you’re coming with a group, give us a heads up at [email protected] so we’re sure to have plenty of supplies.

PAPER ORNAMENT MAKING- A FREE DROP-IN!
with Erica Edwards
WEDNESDAY, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
December 4, 2024 (One Session)

Just in time for the holiday season, join Erica as she teaches you how to make your own custom paper ornaments in this Happy Hour Class. Make a set, give as a gift, or add to your decor for the month ahead!