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
Dates: Mondays
Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm
Age: 21+
Fee: 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
Dates: Aug 20, Sep 17
Time: 1:00 - 3:00p
Fee: $30
Age: 21+
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
Dates: 2nd & 4th Thurs
Time: 1:00 - 2:30p
Age: 16+
Fee: FREE!
MEMOIR / LIFE WRITING CLASS
Have fun with writing prompts from instructor Marie Buckley to help you craft your life stories. Gain ideas, sharpen your voice, and share your stories with others! All supplies are included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Marie Buckley
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Dates: Wed, Aug 20 (Cancelled), Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19
Time: 1:00 - 3:00p
Age: 16+
Fee: $10
GARDEN ART: HYPERTUFA OLD WORLD MUSHROOMS
If you enjoy aged mossy pottery (think Italian garden) and playing in the mud, then this class is for you! On day One, we will make the hypertufa receipt (cement, moss, and perlite) and make our mushrooms. On day 2, we will secure the caps to the stems and you will go home with five lovely mushrooms. This is a messy process; wear your grubby clothes and closed-toed shoes. All supplies are included. Register in advance; space is limited
Instructor: Kirsten Browne
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Dates: Sat, Aug 9 & 16
Time: 10:00a - 12:30p
Age: 16+
Fee: $30
ABSTRACT LANDSCAPES WITH ALCOHOL INKS AND YUPO PAPER
Participants will be shown how to create dreamy abstract landscapes using alcohol inks and synthetic Yupo paper. We will talk about composition, color, use a viewfinder, and frame your masterpiece to take home. All supplies are included. Register in advance; space is limited
Instructor: Kirsten Browne
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Date: Wed, Aug 27
Time: 12:00 - 2:00p
Age: 16+
Fee: $25
WET FELTED VISCOSE SILKY FIBER SCARVES
On day one, you will learn the process to make a gorgeous Viscose Silk “Paper” to embellish our wispy scarves. Day Two, we will make the scarves using the “Paper” to embellish a one-of-a-kind design. The results are stunning! All supplies are included. Bring 2 large bath towels and a snack or lunch. Register in advance; space is limited
Instructor: Kirsten Browne
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Date: Wed/Thu, Sep 3-4
Time: 1:00 - 4:00p
Age: 16+
Fee: $40
IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
The cameras in our phones are capable of capturing professional level photos and videos. Learn how to take your photos and videos to the next level. Register in advance; space is limited. Bring your charged iPhone.
Instructor: Kaala Stone
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Date: Wed, Sep 10
Time: 2:00 - 4:00p
Age: 18+
Fee: $10
ART OF THE JOURNAL
Art of the Journal will inspire you to keep a journal to play in regularly. Enjoy friendly conversation, journal prompts, collage and other fun writing or art activities in a relaxed environment. No experience needed. All supplies are included. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Alanna Beckwith
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Date: Thu, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
Time: 1:30 - 3:30p
Age: 16+
Fee: $10
PHOTO PARK WALK
Take a stroll in the park while learning how to take incredible photos on your smartphone! Come with a charged phone and your walking shoes! Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Kaala Mason
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Date: Wed, Oct 15
Time: 2:00 - 4:00p
Age: 16+
Fee: $10
AUTUMN SUCCULENT PUMPKIN
Create a gorgeous and long-lasting centerpiece using succulents, sparkly items, and a bounty of foraged mosses, seed pods, dried buds, berries, and twigs. All materials are included and no experience needed. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Kirsten Browne
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Date: Sat, Oct 18
Time: 1:30 - 3:30p
Age: 16+
Fee: $30
CHARCOAL DRAWING
Explore the expressive world of charcoal in this beginner to intermediate class. Sign up with a friend and spend the day learning the fundamental skills of drawing. All materials are included and no experience needed. Bring a snack or lunch. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Barrie Dempsey
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Date: Wed, Oct 22
Time: 10:00a - 2:00p
Age: 16+
Fee: $30
WET FELTED SCARVES
In this hands on workshop, participants will learn techniques and tips to design a gorgeous one-of-a-kinds wet felted scarves using wool, sari silk, and other natural fibers. The felting process is messy and will require standing and use of the upper body to roll the fibers for a length of time. No experience necessary, all supplies are included. Bring 2 large bath towels and a snack or lunch (optional). Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Kirsten Browne
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Date: Wed, Nov 5
Time: 11:00a - 3:00p
Age: 16+
Fee: $55
SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO EDITING
With holidays bringing families together, take a moment to learn how to capture a wonderful family photo. Then learn how to edit it and make a festive holiday photo. Bring your phone or device with the photos your would like to practice your editing skills. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Kaala Mason
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Date: Sat, Nov 8
Time: 10:00a - 12:00p
Age: 16+
Fee: $10
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
Dates: 2nd Wed of the month
Time: 2:00p
Fee: FREE!
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. Questions may be addressed to Daryl Nelson flutterby@onlinemac.com
Facilitator: Tricia Wente
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00a - 12:00p
Age: 16+
Fee: $3
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
Dates: 2nd & 4th Tues of the month
Time: 10:00a - 2:00p
Age: 16+
Fee: $3
GOURD ARTISTRY
Master Gourder Reetsie Fuller and local artists will be on hand each week exchanging ideas and working together creating art out of gourds. No crabs, grumps or grouchies allowed. We are here to have fun! All skill levels and experience welcome.
Facilitators: Volunteer
Location: McMinnville Senior Center
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 9:30a - 12:00p
Age: 21+
Fee: $3
