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Print a copy of the Registration Form and Parental Permission Form here. or just CALL: 541-278-9201 EMAIL: classes @ pendletonarts . org (no spaces) VISIT: 214 N Main
NOTE: Although these classes are free, this is not a drop-in program. In order to meet the needs of as many teens as possible, participants and parents/guardians must sign the agreement regarding attendance and behavior. You’ll find the agreement by following the above link to the Registration Form.
ART FOR TEENS
MURAL PAINTING - Amy RogersJune 22 and June 23, 10:30 – Noon June 29, June 30 and July 1, 10:00 – Noon The Presbyterian Pre-School has asked us to put together a team to paint a mural at their playground, so we rounded up a great team leader and are looking for planners, painters and visionaries to join her. Amy Rogers will show you how to take a concept from scribble to a public art piece that will be around for years. Meet at the Presbyterian Church on June 22nd to check out the wall, and then walk back to the Arts Center to start planning. You’ll finish painting by the end of the last session.
Amy Rogers grew up on a wheat ranch near Pendleton before leaving to study studio art at Linfield College. After many years as a graphic designer in Portland, Amy has returned to the Pendleton area. She now works a freelance designer.
CREATIVE WRITING - Shaindel BeersThursdays, 1:00 – 2:00 pm June 24 – July 29 (6 weeks) Explore the craft of creative writing with local author, Shaindel Beers. We’ll focus on fiction and poetry writing, although students are encouraged to explore any genres that grab their interest. Areas of focus will include character development, plot pacing, and the use of descriptive language. Each class will include writing prompts and story starters to awaken your creative spirit!
Shaindel Beers’ poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies. She is currently an instructor of English at Blue Mountain Community College and serves as Poetry Editor of Contrary (http://www.contrarymagazine.com). Find her online at http://shaindelbeers.com .
FUN WITH IMPROV - Donovan Johnson Tuesdays, 10:30 – Noon July 6 – July 27 (4 weeks) How funny is Andy Samberg on Saturday Night Live? He’s an improvisational actor, and you can be one, too. Join this fun class to learn basic improv skills— or hone your understanding of the craft— while also working on trust, confidence and conquering self-awareness. You can be funny or dramatic or just get better at telling stories. We’ll tailor the class to meet your needs and interests. Come prepared to have a blast! You can join this class any time, if there’s space.
Donovan Johnson is a long-time Art Rocks Teens-er. He’s a junior at Pendleton High School, an enthusiastic actor, and an avid illustrator of comics, manga and otherwise.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – Tabatha Ball Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 June 23 – July 28 (6 weeks) Explore the world of digital photography and the digital darkroom. You’ll head out onto the streets to find unique angles and interesting subjects as you learn to use your camera more effectively. Then we’ll use Photoshop CS2 to enhance and manipulate your images so they look super high-quality. Bring your own digital camera, or call us about borrowing one. Be prepared to walk downtown, as we’ll be taking advantage of the wonderful summer weather to do lots of in-the-field work!
Tabatha Ball has been working as a professional photographer for five years.
KILLER SKATEBOARD DECK DESIGN – Mitch MontchalinTuesdays, 10:30 – 12:00 June 22 – July 13 (4 weeks) Store-bought = boring. Customize your skateboard so that next time you ride, you’ll get extra credit for having a deck that stands out. We have a box full of blank decks and a studio full of vinyl, spray paint, stencils and carving tools, plus an instructor who will show you how to professionally execute your design ideas.
HIP & HANDMADE – Roberta Lavadour Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30 June 17 – AUGUST 5 (8 WEEKS) Each week we'll explore an art project, based on some of the fun, funky things happening in today's DIY (Do It Yourself) Craft scene. Zines, mail art, bookbinding, textile arts, printmaking - nothing will be off limits, and if the students have a particular interest in something, we'll veer off towards that. Be ready for anything! You may start this class any time!
SONG-WRITING – JD Kindle Wednesdays, 10:30 am – Noon July 7 – July 28 (4 weeks) Get in on Pendleton’s new music scene by learning to write the songs that local bands will want to play. We’ll start with lots of free-writing to get the ideas flowing. Then, we’ll learn about the song structure and rhyme schemes that give your lyrics shape. Bring in songs you like and we’ll figure out what makes them so good and talk about how they could be better. It’s great if you have some experience playing guitar or piano, because we’ll be setting our lyrics to music. If you don’t know how to play, JD and the class will collaborate with you to figure out the right chords. You’ll leave with a song that’s all your own.
JD Kindle is an accomplished musician and song-writer whose band, JD Kindle and the Eastern Oregon Playboys, performs regularly across the northwest and has been profiled by Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Oregon Art Beat. Visit www.opb.org to check it out. |
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FREE Workshops for Teens!
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MUSIC FOR TEENS
BEGINNING GUITAR – Larry Wilson Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:30 June 23 – July 28 (6 weeks) In this class, you’ll learn everything you need to get started: strumming patterns, fundamental chord structures, beginning music theory, the basics of flat and finger picking, and pentatonic scaling in a variety of music styles (rock, country and more). The class is geared to the acoustic steel string guitar, but it’s okay if yours is electric or nylon. You may start this class any time, if there’s space.
Larry Wilson loves teaching guitar for the Art Rocks Teens program because he gets to figure out tabs for his students— everything from death metal to pop songs. When he’s not leading guitar lessons, Larry is the director of the BMCC Betty Feves Memorial Gallery.
INTERMEDIATE GUITAR – Larry Wilson Wednesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 June 23 – July 28 (6 weeks) Come enjoy a guitar workshop that’s aimed at practical application of guitar theory for intermediate skill levels. This class is all about meeting you where you’re at and helping you get to where you want to go with your guitar! Areas of study will include understanding equipment, playing chords, chord types, timing, rhythm, keys, and scales. You may start this class any time, if there’s space.
BASS GUITAR – Larry Wilson Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:30 June 24 – July 29 (6 weeks) Okay, so you want to be in band. The only problem? You haven’t picked up an instrument since that tambourine for your 4th grade holiday concert. Here’s where we come in: learning to play the bass is your entry to the music scene. With just a few simple chords, you’ll be able to start that rock band. Larry will teach you everything you need to know—terminology, method, theory, equipment maintenance and more. You may start this class any time, if there’s space.
INTERMEDIATE FIDDLE – Isaac Callender Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30June 22 – July 27 (6 weeks) For players with some fiddle experience, this class will be directed by the desires of its members. We’ll cover intermediate and advanced fiddle tunes, improvisation, arranging and more. Our goal will be for you to explore the style that interests you—and to develop your playing to its full potential.
Isaac Callender is a nationally-recognized fiddler, as well as an excellent mandolinist, guitarist, and bassist. Isaac toured extensively both nationally and internationally as the guitarist for the April Verch Band and recently retired to play and teach locally. Isaac and his wife, Emily, are the proud new owners of the Pendleton Music House.
FOLK RHYTHM – Isaac Callender Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30June 22 – July 27 (6 weeks) Join this class to learn to play in a folk setting. Potential instruments could be guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo, fiddle or any other folk style instrument. We’ll discuss different styles of traditional music and learn how to successfully accompany them on an instrument. We’ll cover everything from chord and bass lines to varying meters and stylistic differences.
FOLK ENSEMBLE – Isaac Callender Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30June 22 – July 27 (6 weeks) Do you play guitar, mandolin, bass, banjo, fiddle or another folk-style instrument? Do you like signing folk songs? If you just want to make music, join this relaxed group. We provide rehearsal time and guidance and then give you free rein. Our eventual goal is to create and maintain a dynamic group and give you a chance to show off your skills in a live music setting—and even to do some professional-level recording! All are welcome! You may start this class any time, if there’s space.
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ROCK & ROLL CAMP V August 9-13, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily Concert Friday, August 13, 6:30 pm, downtown
This 5-day intensive experience brings teen rockers together with professional musicians to make music in a real-life production setting. You’ll form bands, working together to learn about instruments, arrange songs and write original music. Or you might work on the production side of music, learning about music journalism, marketing, and the design and setup of stage and sound equipment.
COST & COMMITMENT: ABSOLUTELY FREE to everyone aged 13-18. Because each camper becomes an integral part of the whole experience, everyone needs to commit to the weekday sessions AND to helping with the final performance.
REGISTER BY CALLING THE ARTS CENTER 541-278-9201 |
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MUSIC FOR MOVIES JULY 12-16, 10:30 AM - NOON DAILY (MONDAY-FRIDAY) FOR TEENS AGES 13-18 ABSOLUTELY FREE!
Did you ever notice music in the background of your favorite movies? Why is music so important to the filmmaking process? And why are YouTube videos so much cooler with the right background music? Discover the answers to these important questions during this workshop with composer Chris Thomas. Each morning, you’ll learn more about the history of film scoring and the techniques used to create music for motion pictures. We will discuss dramatic film composing, orchestration, electronic mockups, and the business of music in film. We’ll even write music for small movie clips!
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