Spring Time Origami
Posted on May 2, 2022
Let’s celebrate the most beautiful time in the Pacific Northwest by folding some flowers and warm weather creatures in origami!
Palette Knife Painting
Posted on April 29, 2022
Learn to create an impasto style painting called "Poppy Fields" with a palette knife and other fun tools.
Introduction to Assemblage
Posted on April 29, 2022
Join Art-O-Maddic Gallery artist, Becky Albeke for an introduction to assemblage class, with basic design elements discussed.
Memoir Writing Class
Posted on April 6, 2022
This three-part class guides you in writing, reflecting on, and shaping the luminous details of your past—the colors, tastes, songs, fragrances, and people you can’t forget—into a coherent, meaningful story to share with others.
Alcohol Ink Workshop with Cerebral Artworks
Posted on March 2, 2022
Join Cerebral Artworks to learn the art of painting with alcohol ink by using different techniques and then using those techniques to make your own unique piece of art.
Decorate a Bee House, Start a Mason Bee Colony!
Posted on March 1, 2022
Join for a fun-filled afternoon with artist/entomologist Heather Andrews learning about these diverse and fascinating insects.
Creative Connections
Posted on March 1, 2022
NAMI volunteer Dixie Junius will host Creative Connections, a weekly hour of artmaking and interaction.
Make-It Mondays
Posted on March 1, 2022
Each month will feature a different project. For April: Spring Wreath!
Paint the Columbia Gorge
Posted on February 3, 2022
Join Free to be Art at Art-O-Maddic and paint the "Columbia River Gorge"!
Origami Mushroom – Yuki Martin
Posted on January 20, 2021
In this video, the instructor shows you how to fold a mushroom, reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest's wet season.
Japanese Instruments “Wagakki” – Yumi Torimaru
Posted on January 14, 2021
With this particular video, Yumi will introduce three Japanese music instruments: Taiko Drums, Shinobue (bamboo flute), and Tsugaru Shamisen (Japanese lute).
Creating Strong Characters for Stage – Courtney Rainwater
Posted on January 7, 2021
Creating Strong Characters is a short class on how to develop on stage personas utilizing voice, body, and movement.
Painting Basics: Color Mixing – Julie Barrett
Posted on January 7, 2021
This class will cover basic color theory. Acrylic paints and a pallete knife are used to blend primary and secondary colors. An activity will be introduced to enhance color blending skills.
Autumn Leaf in Watercolor – Melissa Gannon
Posted on January 7, 2021
This watercolor demonstration shows the steps involved in creating a beautiful autumn leaf using only three colors.
Crayon Rubbings – Julia Barbee
Posted on January 7, 2021
It’s fun to use crayons to make rubbings of things while on a walk, or making a souvenir while on a vacation. Or bring items home to make rubbings after a nature walk in your neighborhood.
Wet Felting a Hollow Vessel – Julia Barbee
Posted on January 7, 2021
Using carded raw wool roving, basic hand soap, hot water, and friction to apply felt fabric over a balloon that will create a hollow vessel at the end.
SoulCollage® Tutorial – Laura Strudwick
Posted on January 7, 2021
Learn a little bit about the expressive arts practice called SoulCollage®. The tutorial covers the basic premise of SoulCollage®, along with making and reading a card.
A Week of Color – Angie Stambuk and Selena Jones
Posted on January 7, 2021
This video series focuses on the use of color in art as a way to safely explore all sorts of feelings and/or challenges that one may face during this time of struggle.
Origami Water Lily & Lily Pad – Yuki Martin
Posted on January 7, 2021
In this video, the instructor shows you how to fold a water lily and a lily pad, symbols of rebirth and enlightenment in many cultures.