Art & Stem

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DRUMMING CIRCLE

Do you have a drum? Hand drum or African drum? Drumming is good for the soul, therapeutic, meditating and fun! No experience needed. The instructor has a few extra drums to share in class, bring your own if you have and rattles, chimes, wooden clappers work too.

Instructor...................................... Terry Filer
Location......................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages.................................................. 16+
Thursdays..................................... May 9 & 23, Jun 13 & 27
Time.................................................. 1:00p - 2:30p 
Cost................................................... $1 Drop-In

Art on porcelain: CHINA PAINTING

Students from beginner through advanced welcome. Instructor will assist new painters with patterns and enhance your talent. In 6 weeks you will have two finished masterpieces.  A supply fee of $10 will be paid to instructor in class that covers materials and firing of art work.

Instructor...................................... Joy Williams
Location........................................ McMinnville Senior Center
Ages................................................. 21+
2nd / 4th Tue............................. 10:00a - 2:00p
Cost.................................................. $3 Drop-In 

GOURD ARTISTRY

Master Gourder, Reetsie Fuller and local artists will be on hand each week exchanging ideas and working together creating art our of gourds. No crabs, grumps or grouchies allowed. We are here to have fun! All skill levels and experience welcome. 

Facilitators...................................... Reetsie Fuller/Master Gourder/Cheryl Ray
Location............................................ McMinnville Senior Center
Ages.................................................... 21+
Every Thur........................................ 10:00a - 12:00p
Cost..................................................... $3 Drop-In 

Willamette watercolor group

Share work and time with others who enjoy and share an interest in watercolor painting. Bring your own supplies. No specific instruction scheduled, but extensive volunteered opinions. Short critique period for those interested. 

Instructor...................................... Volunteer
Location......................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages................................................. 21+
Every Tue...................................... 9:00a to 12:00p
Cost.................................................. $3 drop-In

Sip-N-Paint

Come enjoy some sparkling cider and create a colorful and whimsical 11x14 acrylic painting, with step-by-step instructions. No previous experience required. All supplies included. Register in advance; space is limited.

Instructor...................................... Cindy Allen, Inspirations Art
Location......................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages................................................. 21+
Wednesday................................ Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 18
Time................................................. 1:30p-3:30p
Cost.................................................. $30

Sushi Making 

Master the art of making homemade and fresh sushi. Vegetarian options available. Register in advance; space is limited.

Instructor....................................... Shannon Oddo
Location......................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages................................................. 21+
Tuesday ....................................... **NEW DATE - May 21**
Time................................................. 5:30-7p
Cost.................................................. $30

Oh snap! How to take better photos

No matter if your preferred camera is in your phone, a vintage number, or a digital SLR, this class will showcase ways to make your photographs stronger. The sessions will cover the rules of composition and provide examples for review. All participants will have the opportunity to practice critiquing work with their peers and the instructor. No photography experience necessary. Register in advance; space is limited. 

Instructor....................................... Angela Manginelli
Location......................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages................................................. 16+
Tuesday ....................................... June 4
Time................................................. 5:30-8:30p
Cost.................................................. $28

WEARABLE ART - ABSTRACT MINI PENDANTS

Yupo is a synthetic watercolor paper that creates abstract special effects when paint is applied. In this workshop will be creating Abstract Landscape pendants using acrylic inks on Yupo paper. The lesson will include a quick tutorial, applying inks to Yupo, using a view-finder to discover your favorite composition, and adding it to your pendant. Each participant will make 2 stunning abstract pendants.  No experience necessary, all supplies will be included. Register in advance; space is limited.

Instructor....................................... Kirsten Browne
Location......................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages................................................. 16+
Saturday ...................................... June 22
Time................................................. 1:30-3:30p
Cost.................................................. $25

IMPROV (COMEDY) FOR INTROVERTS*

Interacting with people in social situations can sometimes feel awkward and overwhelming. Improv comedy can be a great way to learn a new skill that can help increase comfortability while meeting new people in a welcoming environment. This class will lead participants through a series of games focused on getting you out of your head and having some fun. 

Angela and Christopher have years of experience, training and performing at top improv clubs in Chicago, NYC, and Boston. Although both are extraverts on-stage, they have social anxiety in real life and know how uncomfortable social situations and small talk can be. Improv has helped them boost their moods and confidence, decrease anxiety and stress, think more creatively, increase neuroplasticity, and be better humans in general. No acting, improv, or comedy experience needed! *Extraverts are welcome, too!

Register in advance; space is limited.

Instructor....................................... Angela Manginelli & Christopher Knapp
Location......................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages................................................. 16+
Wednesdays ............................ July 10 - 17
Time................................................. 5:30-8:30p
Cost.................................................. $115