Arts & Music/STEM
CRAFTING GROUP
Get together weekly with some other crafters and work on your projects together at the Senior Center. No registration required, just Drop-In!
Location.................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages............................................................ 21+
Every Mon ............................................... 2:00 - 3:30p
Cost............................................................ FREE!
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+
Wed ............................................................ Dec 18, Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19
Time ........................................................... 1:30 - 3:30p
Cost ........................................................... $30
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+
Thurs .......................................................... Nov 7 & 21, Dec 5 & 19, Jan 9 & 23, Feb 13 & 27, Mar 13 & 27
Time ............................................................ 1:00 - 2:30p
Cost ............................................................ $1 Drop-In
***No Class Oct 10.
ART OF THE JOURNAL: A MINDFULNESS PRACTICE
This class will inspire you to keep a journal of your everyday life and develop a practice of mindfulness. Each week we will look at different types of journals, play with art supplies and gain confidence in our journaling practice. No experience needed. All supplies are included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor ............................................... Alanna Beckwith
Location .................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ........................................................... 16+
Thu ............................................................ Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20
Time ........................................................... 1:30 - 3:30p
Cost ........................................................... $10
WET FELTED SCARVES
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn techniques and tips to design a gorgeous one-of-a-kind wet felted scarves using wool, sari silk, and other natural fibers. The felting process is messy and will require standing and rolling of fiber for a length of time. No experience necessary, all supplies are included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor ............................................... Kirsten Browne
Location .................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ........................................................... 16+
Wed .......................................................... Dec 4
Time ............................................................ 10:00 - 2:00p
Cost ............................................................ $55
EASY WATERCOLOR
In this beginning watercolor class we will focus on technique and create a finished picture. All supplies included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor ............................................... Cindy Allen, Inspirations Art
Location .................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ........................................................... 16+
Tue .......................................................... Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18
Time ............................................................ 1:00 - 2:00p
Cost ............................................................ $25
FRAMED WHIMSICAL PEBBLE ART
Use smooth flat pebbles, sea glass, twigs, and twine to create a lovely shadow box framed picture on canvas. Examples include a hummingbird extracting nectar from a flower, a child on a swing, family at the beach, birds on a powerline to name a few. No experience necessary. All supplies are included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor ............................................... Kirsten Browne
Location .................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ........................................................... 16+
Wed .......................................................... Jan 22
Time ............................................................ 12:00 - 2:00p
Cost ............................................................ $20
FANCY SCHMANCY FASCINATOR HATS
Create a one-of a kind fascinator hat that looks just like the ones Catherine, Princess of Wales wears: We love a good tea party and nothing gets us in the mood more than donning pretty sparkly headwear. Participants will use a variety of embellishments such as felt, flowers, jewels, ribbon, tulle to create your own Fascinator headpiece. No experience necessary, all supplies are included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor ............................................... Kirsten Browne
Location .................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ........................................................... 16+
Wed ............................................................ Feb 12
Time ............................................................ 12:00 - 2:00p
Cost ............................................................ $20
DRAWING THE FEMALE HEAD - HAVE AN IMAGE
Beginning artist will learn the basics, tips and tricks for drawing without a model and from reference material. You will gain confidence drawing with pencil on newsprint and ink on drawing paper. All supplies included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor ............................................... Tracy Hayes
Location .................................................. McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ........................................................... 16+
Wed ............................................................ Mar 19
Time ............................................................ 9:30a - 12:00p
Cost ............................................................ $55
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Love reading books and talking about them? The group is open to anyone wishing to attend. Simply read the book and show up for the discussion. Copies of the month’s book selection are available at the Public Library circulation desk while supplies last. Email Diane.McMillen@mcminnvilleoregon.gov for more information. Titles can be found online at bit.ly/macbookgroup
Location ........................................................ McMinnville Senior Center
Second Wed of the month ............... 2:00p
Cost .................................................................. FREE!
GROUP WATERCOLOR
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. Questions may be addressed to Daryl Nelson flutterby@onlinemac.com
Instructor ........................................................ Daryl Nelson
Location ........................................................... McMinnville Senior Center
Ages .................................................................... 16+
Every Tue ......................................................... 9:00 to 12:00p
Cost ..................................................................... $3 Drop-In
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 ................................................ 10:00 - 2:00p
Cost ..................................................................... $3 Drop-In
GOURD ARTISTRY
Join local artists to exchange ideas, and work together. We are here to have fun creating art out of gourds! All skill levels and experience welcome.
Facilitators ...................................................... Sharon Dietrichson / Cheryl Ray
Location ............................................................ McMinnville Senior Center
Ages ..................................................................... 21+
Every Thur ........................................................ 9:30 - 12:00p
Cost ..................................................................... $3 Drop-In
