503-325-4442
106 Third Street
Astoria, OR 97103
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Classes



Upcoming Classes and One-on-One Instruction

Call for more information 503-325-4442

Meet "Tavish".  Charter member of the Art Loft community.




Holiday Ornament Fused Glass Class, Christine Kende Instructing

Saturday, November 9th
1:00 - 3:00 pm

A one-afternoon class to create at least 3 holiday ornaments in fused glass.   Creations will vary.   Your art is created at the Art Loft, taken off-site to be kiln fired and available the following Saturday, November 16th.

Christine Kende instructs.  Number of participants is limited.  

For more information, contact the Art Loft at 503-325-4442.








Drawing for Children and Teens

Saturday and/or other days by appointment only

The Art Loft offers one-on-one private drawing classes for young people.

Classes are planned for 1 hour and are designed for the student to learn about the "building blocks" of drawing: forms and shapes; three-dimensional form; light and shadow. 

Supplies  are provided.

Contact the Art Loft to confirm reservation (date and time).  503-325-4442





Fused Glass - Christine Kende Instructor

Thursdays and Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Pre-registration required

Christine Kende is a fused glass artist.  She has extensive experience and knowledge of kiln formed glass.  Some of the techniques include:  Casting, frit painting, slumping, draping and jewelry making with glass.

If you would like a class or more information about Christine and her art, contact her by email:

                                                     cskende@hotmail.com




Private lessons. Drawing. Painting in Oil. Robert Paulmenn instructing.

Call the Art Loft at 503-325-4442 for information and scheduling.

Robert Paulmenn's painting, "Abbodanza",  shown here, was recently selected as the logo for Astoria's 2024 Sunday Market. 

Well known for his portraits and still life, and work on the restoration of  the Astoria Column, the Art Loft offers private instruction from Paulmenn.

To schedule times and for more information, contact the Art Loft at 503-325-4442.

 






On-going Watercolor Classes - Jo Pomeroy-Crockett, Instructor

See schedule below for beginning and intermediate schedule
Class size may be limited. Call for current information.

Beginning Watercolor:  Wednesdays 3: - 6: pm
     (for a beginning watercolor supply list, click on Workshops           
       on this site)
Intermediate Watercolor: Thursdays  3: - 6: pm
Watercolor Seminars: Saturdays 8:45 - 11: am

Jo Pomeroy-Crocket teaches watercolor at the Art Loft.  Students in her class will learn basic watercolor techniques, color theory, design, composition, and problem-solving.  The advanced student will learn additional techniques, experimental techniques, different styles, and more.

The photo we are sharing, title "No Postage Necessary", is watercolor (and) mixed media.  Your instructor, Jo Pomeroy-Crockett, is the artist.


As your instructor and as a co-owner of the Art Loft, Jo brings considerable artistic and life accomplishments to her student's instruction.  More details about Jo are shared within this website under the "About" heading. 

Jo conducts on-going watercolor classes every Thursday from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the Art Loft's relaxed classroom setting.  For more information about this class, other painting medium classes, supplies, or general questions, call 503-325-4442 or 503-791-4442.                                                                    




Zentangle® Classes - Sandi Kelley, Certified Zentangle Instructor

Call the Art Loft for coming date(s)



Zentangle® is an art form that is a creative, meditative, and stress reducing form of "mental yoga".  Artistic experience or talent is not a requirement for this course.   

Sandi Kelley is a Certified Zentangle® Instructor.  She introduces beginning students to the basic tangle patterns.   Repetitive patterns and structures create beautiful artistic images.   Students begin drawing with graphite and ink.  Shading and the use of color follow.

Class is limited to 8 students.  Supplies included.

Register and pay here or call the Art Loft at 503-325-4442