Cascadia Center For Arts & Crafts
Connecting Community with Art
May 30, 2026, 9 am until done (break from 12 pm to 1 pm) Instructor: Darryl Nelson Level: Intermediate Cost: $275 This one day intermediate level class will explore the northwest’s own Cascadian style created by the architects and designers of Mt. Hood’s Timberline Lodge. Each participant will forge and assemble a spread eagle […]
This is an intermediate class. Unlock your creativity in this workshop where you’ll learn to design and assemble 2D sculptures with a mix of color, texture, and different metal elements. Discover the secrets of composition, rivet assembly, and artistic accents that bring your work to life. Taught alongside my brother, a renowned street art metal […]
Learn one of the most essential skills in blacksmithing - making your own tongs. In this hands-on class, students will forge a functional pair of blacksmith tongs from start to finish. Tongs are a foundational tool in the shop, and learning how to make them will deepen your understanding of forging techniques, tool design, and […]
Instructor: Lisa Riversong (Wanapum/Yakama) Level: All, Beginner-friendly (maximum 8 students) Date: June 13 Time: 12pm-3pmCost: $45 (includes materials, instruction and light refreshments) Learn the Columbia River (N’chi wana) native story of Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) and the basics of texture and design painting. This workshop will teach you the techniques to design a stunning wall […]
Instructor: Jon Anderson Level: Beginner- no prior experience required Date: June 20 Cost: $275 Have you ever wanted to shape iron to your will? Now’s your chance! This one-day Introduction to Blacksmithing class is perfect for beginners with little to no experience. You’ll learn the fundamentals safely, confidently, and hands-on from the start. Throughout the […]
Instructor: Lisa Riversong Level: Beginner (Maximum students 8) Date: June 27 Time: 12pm-4pm Cost: $40 (includes materials, instruction and light refreshments) This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop teaches essential applique hand-sewing skills to create a beautiful art piece. Using our forest and mountain setting as inspiration, you will visualize then complete a simple project while learning to […]
July 8, 2026, 10 am - 2 pm Instructor: Eileen Holzman Level: All Levels Cost: $50 (includes materials and light refreshments) Pictures speak louder than words as our drawings created from prompts that Eileen will give to students. The drawings will illicit comments from the artist and then from the group. People will be able […]
This is an advanced class. Join us for a sculptural workshop where you’ll create your own frog sculpture! Learn how to calculate the right amount of materials, forge, shape and adjust metal pieces, and use rivets to assemble your work. I’ll guide you step by step through the process, sharing techniques and tips that bring […]
July 18, 2026 (11am-3pm) Instructor: Lisa Riversong Level: Beginner-friendly, All levels welcome Cost: $55 This beginner-friendly (all levels welcome) craft sewing class teaches foundational machine skills while crafting a custom throw pillow. Participants will learn to measure, cut and prepare fabric, sew straight seams, and create an envelope closure. Crafters will leave with a completed, […]
July 18, 2026, 12 pm - 2 pm Instructor: Eileen Holzman Level: All Levels Cost: $50 (includes materials and light refreshments) Origami is often described as meditative, therapeutic, providing a creative outlet for stress reduction. This all-level class teaches the Japanese art of paper folding, transforming paper into decorative, geometric and functional shapes. This […]
