In 1973, when I first moved to Eugene, I took a watercolor class at Maude Kerns, and was gifted a scholarship because I had no money. It changed my life. I had an instant community of fun-loving people who liked to make art. I became a volunteer, was inspired by all the talented people I met there, and have been a member ever since.
Now our beloved Maude Kerns Art Center is having a hard time remaining open and functioning since its main annual fundraiser, Art in the Vineyard, was canceled because of the virus. We need everyone’s help to preserve this wonderful community asset that brings the joy of art making to all of us through art shows, adult classes and workshops, lectures, movies, special sales, public events and especially their fabulous children’s art classes and camps.
Come celebrate the last of summer at ART IN THE COURTYARD
Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mark your calendars to enjoy enticing local art in the great outdoors (in the parking lot and courtyard at 1910 East 15th Avenue). Pair the art with FREE wine, beer, and food donated by some of their favorite supporters—RainSong Vineyard, Ninkasi Brewery, Café Yumm, and Prince Puckler’s.
Celebrate and support Eugene’s amazing art community!
Suggested donation is $5 at the door.
All State of Oregon and OHA Covid-19 guidelines will be enforced, including strict social distancing rules.
REACH FOR IT
I have been inspired by Black Lives Matter and created a folk art piece about it called “Reach.” I feel we all need to reach for each other with love in our hearts these days. I’ve made prints of this image I’d love to share with you. Come to Maude Kerns for Art in the Courtyard and get your FREE signed print on Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have not been to Maude Kerns lately, come check it out.
Weekend Paper Clay Workshop "Feathered Friends" A benefit for Maude Kerns Art Center
Saturday and Sunday August 22-23, 2020
Create bas-relief art using air-dried paper clay on boards. Learn new methods of self-expression in this fun 2 day workshop.
Using Creative Paperclay®, you will learn to sculpt relief forms onto boards and make free-form pieces on the first day. The second day will be devoted to carving and sanding the air-dried pieces, then finishing them with acrylic paint and medium. The result is a rich, textural, wood-carved effect that will leave people wondering how it was made.
This class is ideal for all levels of skill from beginner to advanced. Paper clay is a flexible and forgiving medium that will stir your creativity. We will be working from bird images because they make a great and simple form to work from for learning the techniques. Choices of images will be provided.
12 hours of instruction includes paper clay sculpting and finishing, plus basic acrylic painting techniques. Clay for each participant is donated by the Creative Paperclay® company and acrylic paint is provided by M.Graham & Co. A complete materials list will be available when registering for the class.
All proceeds for this special fundraiser will go to Maude Kerns Art Center.
Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23, 10-4:30 pm each day, with 1/2 hour lunch break.
Class will be held in the gallery at Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403. Proper social distancing measures will be observed and masks are required.
$150.00 Members, 165.00 Non-members. Class size limited to 10 people
Call 541.345.1571 for more information or click here to register.