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 […]
June 20, 2026, 12 pm - 3 pm Instructor: Clover Clausen Level: All Levels Cost: $45 Using real stones and gems in jewelry can be costly, time consuming, and there is often a steep learning curve. In this class, we will use simple to learn techniques coupled with a wide array of beautiful colors (i.e., […]
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, 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 […]
July 22, 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 […]
August 8, 2026, 1 pm - 3 pm Instructor: Eileen Holzman Level: All Levels Cost: $50 We will learn to trust our eyes , not what our brain is telling us, as we observe objects around us to draw. The goal is to foster curiosity as we approach the world with wonder. It is not […]
