1) Holiday Bazaar
2) Art Academy Classes
3) Lower Umpqua Hospital Auxiliary Bake and Craft Sale
4) Umpqua Discovery Center 'Veteran's Day Special'
5) Douglas County Cultural Coalition Grants
6) Scottsburg Annual Meeting and Potluck
7) Elkton Community Education Center Art Show
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Holiday Bazaar
Reedsport Community Building
December 6th & 7th
Sponsored by CDABA
Theresa Chickering
541 271-4608 tjchickering@yahoo.com
The 52nd annual Holiday Bazaar is fast approaching.
The bazaar will be held at the Reedsport Community Building on Friday December 6th from 4pm – 8pm and Saturday December 7th from 10am – 6pm There are a few vendor spaces still available for rent for both crafters, artists, and vendors selling commercial items.
For more information please contact Theresa at 541 271-4608 or tjchickering@yahoo.com
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Art Academy Classes Sponsored by CDABA
Theresa Chickering
541 271-4608
tjchickering@yahoo.com
The next set of classes being offered in the Reedsport area in the next few weeks are listed below and open for registration.
Samples of the classes and complete class lists are available at Umpqua Bank, 1975 Hwy 101 and Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir (Hwy 38). To register or for more information contact Theresa, 541 271-4608 or tjchickering@yahoo.com
$5 Friday
So Doesn't My Homeowners Insurance Cover My Art?
Friday Nov 8th 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Reedsport Library
395 Winchester
Instructor Debbie McKinney
Let Debbie share her expertise as she discusses how to protect your artwork and crafts while stored in your home, for sale at shows or consigned to galleries, or entered in contests. Debbie will also touch on such topics as when you need liability insurance and what coverage you might need if you open your own storefront or gallery, or move your studio to a location other then your home. Everyone welcome.
FANCY FELTED
FLOWERS
Dec 14
10am - 3pm
Coastal Ceramics
129 S 20th
$45 includes all materials.
Using fine Merino wool
students will make 2 different styles of these easy to create stemmed flowers.
Beginner to intermediate.
CERAMIC CLASSES
Beginning November thru March 2014
Wed. Noon - 6pm
and/or Thur. 4pm - 6pm
Coastal Ceramics
159 S 20th
Bill & Mikayle Karcher
$10 a session
Open studio hours, come and work when, and for as long as you like, within the time frame listed above. Clay, glazes, firing, and instruction offered on an as needed basis, included in the price. Perfect for everyone from beginners thru advanced.
Cold ceramics, throwing, sculpture, and slab work offered.
All skill levels welcome.
CLAY SCULPTING
Tues thru November 26th 5:30pm
Coastal Ceramics
159 S 20th
Learn to use clay to hand sculpt a project of your choice.
$10 per session.
Open class, work at your own pace on you schedule.
Stop in or call Bill Karcher for more info or to register.
541 361-9048
CERAMIC SCULPTING CLASS
Beginning November 5th thru November 26th
5:30 pm
Coastal Ceramics
159 S 20th
$10 a session
Work with several sculpting instructors over the course of the month on a project of your choosing. Supplies and firing included in the cost.
All skill levels welcome.
$5 Friday
HAIKU MOMENTS
Friday November 15th 5:30 – 6:30
Reedsport Library
395 Winchester
Instructor Peter Coyne
Finally a class for all the writers and poets in our area.
This class will explore the Japanese style of poetry, Haiku. Peter will discuss it's past and current forms with a focus on how to achieve compression. Students will get the opportunity to practice writing this "shortest of lyric" poetry in class.
Everyone welcome.
BUSINESS FACEBOOK ACCOUNT
Saturday November 16th 10am - 12pm
Lower Umpqua Hospital
600 Ranch Rd
Instructor Ashley Hodge
$20
Been planning to sign up for Facebook but just haven't taken the time? Now's your chance. The most popular and one of the easiest to use forms of social media, Facebook is a great way to promote your business and improve sales of your art or crafts.
Basic business accounts are even free.
Open an account, learn to add photos, write a good description of your business, and discuss how to use Facebook to your best advantage.
Beginner level.
$10 Tuesday
ARTIFICIAL HOLIDAY WREATH
Tuesday Nov 19th 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Coastal Ceramics
159 S 20th
Instructor Kathleen Miller
Using a purchased artificial wreath as a base students will lean how to make and attach a beautiful bow
and other design elements of their choice in a personalized color scheme.
Not just for Christmas, these wreaths make great gifts and attractive decorations for your home.
Use them year after year.
This class filled up quickly last year. Don't wait too long to register.
UNIQUE FELTED BAR SOAP
November 23rd
10am - 12:30
OR 1pm - 2:30 pm
Coastal Ceramics
159 S 20th
Instructor Kathy Elfers
$18
Please contact Kathy directly for more info or to register.
541 517-9330
ancienttextiles@yahoo.com
Fee includes all material and choice of several scents of soap.
A creative idea, wool is felted around a bar of soap creating a built in wash cloth.
Fun and easy project. Great holiday gift.
NATURAL HOLIDAY WREATH
Saturday November 23rd 10am - 12pm
207 Laskey Road
Instructor Kathleen Miller
$20
Use your fresh cut greenery of pine, fir, cedar, and misc. to create a full and
fragrant holiday wreath.
Kathleen will guide you through construction, including how to prune and wire the greenery, as well as how to make
and attach a bow and other decorative elements. Not limited to only round wreath forms.
Lots of you have asked for this class. Now's your chance. Just in time for the Holidays. Everyone welcome.
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Lower Umpqua Hospital Auxiliary Bake and Craft Sale
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
LUH main conference room near the cafeteria.
Be sure to come and stock up on all your Thanksgiving Dinner Desserts.
Let the Auxiliary do your holiday baking.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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Umpqua Discovery Center
'Veteran's Day Special'
November 10th & 11th
Veteran's Receive FREE ADMISSION to Center Exhibits
Located on the 'Umpqua Riverfront' in downtown Reedsport
409 Riverfront Way
541-271-4816
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WHO: Douglas County Cultural Coalition Grants
WHAT: a granting process for the arts, heritage and humanities
WHEN: Applications due December 2nd
WHERE: DCCC P.O. 2076 Roseburg, OR 97470
WHY: individuals and groups can apply for $250 to $1,000 for projects
The Douglas County Cultural Coalition receives approximately $4,000 from the ORegon Cultural Trust and regrants amounts mostly in the amount of $250 to individuals and groups who are working with the arts, heritage and the humanities. More specific rules are in the application which can be picked up at a Douglas County library or at dccc's web site: www.dcccoalition.org. For questions or a copy to be emailed send with the word REQUEST to jcoyne8@yahoo.com
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What: Scottsburg Annual Meeting and Potluck
Where: Scottsburg Community Center
When: Wednesday, November 13th at 6:pm
Who: Scottsburg Community Service Association
Contact: Patti 587-4203 or Beebe 587-4430
Come join us at the Scottsburg Community Center for the annual meeting and potluck. Ham and pulled pork, rolls and beverages provided. Please bring a salad, side dish and/or dessert to share with others.
We will discuss the events of the past year and elect new board members. We are always looking for new members and new ideas. Come and take a more active part in your community.
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Elkton Community Education Center
Art Show
Now thru December
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10am – 3pm
Susan Butkus
Operations Manager
Elkton Community Education Center
541 584-2692
butterfly@rconnects.com
Elkton Community Education Center (ECEC) has a new art exhibit in its community library building. Works by Elkton area artists will be displayed from now until December. Mediums include acrylic, water color and oil paintings as well as art quilts. All artists represented reside from Elkton to the coastal area. Several have had works shown previously. The free exhibit is open for viewing during library hours, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 3pm, or by special arrangement. The show will be open through the Thanksgiving weekend when ECEC will host a special holiday weekend event in the gift shop and library.
ECEC is a nonprofit organization founded to provide educational, artistic and enterprise opportunities to all ages of participants. The center currently has a lending library, meeting facilities, art displays, native plant areas, walking trails, butterfly pavilion and gift and espresso shop. Community history is spotlighted by the ongoing reconstruction of historic Fort Umpqua. For information about ECEC or any events, please call 541 584-2692, email to butterfly@rconnects.com or visit the website www.elktonbutterflies.com
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www.cityofreedsport.org
www.reedsportcc.org
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