About Our Art Classes & Education

Columbia Center for the Arts' offers art education and art classes for both seasoned artists and beginning art students --- art classes, theatre classes, writing classes and more. 

We offer art appreciation opportunities for the general public, as well as partnering opportunities with local schools.  We have a classroom set up as an art studio, and is available for rent by art teachers and others who want to teach their own classes.

Education is a cornerstone of our mission as a center. We hope you join us in an art class or other art education opportunity in the near future.

January / February / March

School's Out / Art's In

We are proud to be partnering with The Confluence Project: Gifts From Our Ancestors to offer students the opportunity to explore traditional tools and techniques used by Native Americans along the Columbia Basin.  The focus of this exploration is on the history of Celilo Falls. Learn more: School's Out / Art's In

Feb 25 & 26

Expressive Pastel Painting

With Karen Watson

Back by popular demand. You'll work with pastels in open-ended exploration and expression. Karen will lead you through the process of letting go and allowing yourself to tocus on the creative process.  Learn more: Expressive Pastel Painting

Thursdays

Oil Painting Class

With Cathleen Rehfeld

Cathleen's oil painting class is designed to work with you wherever you're at in your progression as an artist.. You can drop into this class at any time.  Learn more: 
Oil painting class with Cathleen Rehfeld.

Life Drawing and Portrait Open Studios

Public Drawing sessions, a prefect way to keep your creative skills fresh. These sessions are open to all skill levels. Learn more: Life Drawing & Portrait Open Studio Sessions