TAKE A VIRTUAL ART CLASS
In response to the challenges experienced by artists during the pandemic, the Clackamas County Arts Alliance created the opportunity for them to safely share their skillset with our community. We are honored that not only could we support artists, but we were able to provide people of all ages and abilities with fun and creative ways to process any stress they might be experiencing. Please enjoy these classes, and if you take one, please let us know what you thought of it!
ORIGAMI MUSHROOM
In this video, the instructor shows you how to fold a mushroom, reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest's wet season. Taught by Yuki Martin.
JAPANESE INSTRUMENTS “WAGAKKI”
With this particular video, Yumi will introduce three Japanese music instruments: Taiko Drums, Shinobue (bamboo flute), and Tsugaru Shamisen (Japanese lute). Taught Yumi Torimaru.
CREATING STRONG CHARACTERS FOR STAGE
Creating Strong Characters is a short class on how to develop on stage personas utilizing voice, body, and movement. Taught by Courtney Rainwater.
PAINTING BASICS - COLOR MIXING
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. Taught by Julie Barrett.
AUTUMN LEAF IN WATERCOLOR
This watercolor demonstration shows the steps involved in creating a beautiful autumn leaf using only three colors. Taught by Melissa Gannon.
CRAYON RUBBINGS
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. Taught by Julia Barbee.
SOULCOLLAGE® TUTORIAL
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. Taught by Laura Strudwick.
A WEEK OF COLOR
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. Taught by Angie Stambuk and Selena Jones.
ORIGAMI WATER LILY & PAD
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. Taught by Yuki Martin.
WET FELTING A HOLLOW VESSEL
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. Taught by Julia Barbee.