Perhaps one of the first things that comes to mind when thinking of “fine art” is painting and drawing, but this art form is far from basic. From acrylics to pastel chalks, we offer an array of mediums to choose from, each presenting their own unique set of challenges. Whether you’re interested in still life or more abstract expression, with our workshops anyone can learn to unlock their inner artist and start to see the world in a new light.
- Acrylic paint and other open use materials are available for UO students only.
- Some canvases and paper
- Easels
- Drawing boards
- Various paint brushes
- Cups for water
- Larger canvases are not available outside of workshops.
Studio Hours & Information
Open Studio Hours*:
April 15 - April 21
Monday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed
April 22 - April 28
Monday: 10:00am - 3:30pm; 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed
April 29 - May 5
Monday: 10:00am - 3:30pm; 5:00 - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: Closed
*Hours are subject to change and may vary from week to week.
Studio Announcements:
None.
Orientation Registration - Open for Spring Term.
Registration for Spring Term orientations will open on April 1, 2024 at 10am. Spots are limited for orientations and take place during Weeks 2, 3, and 4 of the term.
Studio Orientation is required for all new studio users not registered for a workshop to become acquainted with studio policies and space usage. Users must have prior experience to take this orientation. Prior experience is defined as workshop or class experience within the past 2 years and a full understanding of the studio processes from beginning to end.
Intro Special: Intro to Painting
Student Price: $20.00Non-student Price: $20.00
Instructor: Will Paradis
- Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Celebrate the first week of the term with this $20 Intro Special! Enjoy a quick overview of painting using acrylic media. Color mixing and brush techniques will be explained along with some painting history. This workshop is best suited for beginners.
Seats available: 0
Acrylic Basics
Student Price: $175.00Non-student Price: $205.00
Instructor: Will Paradis
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Thursday, May 9, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Start your painting practice here! Acrylic painting is a fun and simple way to learn the basics of color theory, composition, abstraction, representation, and more!
No experience necessary. Workshop registration is for all dates listed. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Materials included.
This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation to use the studio during Open Studio time.
Seats available: 0
Chinese Brush Painting
Student Price: $45.00Non-student Price: $55.00
Instructor: Key Sun
- Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
In this introductory workshop, learn to increase your creativity and use brush, ink, watercolors, and authentic Chinese painting styles to capture traditional images of nature.
No experience necessary. Workshop registration is for all dates listed. Please plan to attend all sessions. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Materials included.
This workshop does not provide enough experience to qualify for a full studio orientation.
Seats available: 6
Landscape and Nature Painting
Student Price: $95.00Non-student Price: $110.00
Instructor: Jeanne LaRae
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Let's discover the beauty in the natural world and transfer it to canvas! We'll work with acrylic paint and pastels to develop beautiful landscapes and study color, contrast, and light. Weather permitting, we'll work outdoors some of the time.
This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Seats available: 8
Drawing Concepts
Student Price: $95.00Non-student Price: $110.00
Instructor: Jeanne LaRae
- Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Work with a professional artist and illustrator to develop your drawing skills! We'll cover some fundamentals of composition, perspective, and mediums. A wide range of techniques and styles will be shown.
This workshop qualifies as a full studio orientation. Introductory materials included. No experience necessary. This workshop includes all listed dates and times. Please plan to attend all meetings. For information on registration and refund policies, please review the FAQ page.
Seats available: 6