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Page 5 March 2020 a repertoire of traditional and contem- porary tunes and have an interest in folk music traditions. Participants are encour- aged to grow their skills at sight reading and playing by ear. Please enter through the Penn Avenue door. Teaching Artist: Carla Arnold Cost: Suggested $5 donation Contra Dance (Age 12+) March 3 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm 1st Tuesday of the month is contra dance night at Art Center East. Contra dance is an American folk original where you and your partner dance a repeating pattern to energetic music, interacting with the other dancers as you go. This exhilarating form accommodates all experience levels. Drop-ins welcome & no partner needed. Comfortable clothes and low heeled shoes recommended. Please enter through the Penn Avenue door. Teaching Artist: Mark Lewis Cost: Suggested Donation $5 Classic Rock for Guitar ( Age 14+) March 6, 13, 20, 27 from 12 - 1pm Aspiring rockers: use your lunch hour to learn simple classic rock songs to play around the campfire or that open mic you’ve been dreaming about... Dust off your acoustic or electric guitar and start rocking out to bands like Pink Floyd, Ea- gles, Neil Young, and more. You will learn basic chords and simple rhythms to keep practicing at home. Sign up for one or all four. Please enter through the Penn Ave- nue door. Teaching Artist: Reuben Gonzales Cost Single Session: $10 Member / $15 Non-Member Cost per Month: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member English Country Dance (Age 12+) March 17 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm 3rd Tuesday of the month is English coun- try dance night at Art Center East. English country dance is easy to learn and gentle ArtCenterEast.ORG on the body. Come experience this fun form of community dance, nearly forgot- ten after several centuries of being at the center of European social life. No experi- ence or partner necessary; drop-ins wel- come. Comfortable clothes and low heeled shoes recommended. Please enter through the Penn Avenue door. Teaching Artist: Mark Lewis Cost: Suggested Donation $5 English Country Dance: Grand Ball (Age 12+) (off-site) March 28 1:00 - 3:30 pm + 7:00 - 10:30 pm Folk dancers with English country dance experience are invited to join Tradition- al-Live’s annual English Country Dance Grand Ball. All registrations will be con- firmed with Traditional-Live. Visit artcen- tereast.org/calendar for sign up instruc- tions. Location: Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 1002 ‘L’ Ave, La Grande Teaching Artist: Mark & Diane Lewis, visiting artists Cost: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member Art Classes Poetry Writing (Age 16+) March 3 & 10 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Explore poetry for the first time or shake up your writing routine in this interactive 2-day class. We’ll use collaborative and individual prompts to generate original work. In the first session, we’ll explore poetry through several writing prompts and revision techniques both individually and as a group. In the second session, we’ll share poems from our favorite writers and discuss original pieces. No experience nec- essary - prepare to have fun and see a new side of poetry! Please bring a notebook and writing utensil. Enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching Artist: Ryan Scariano Cost: $40 Member / $50 Non-Member Knit-in for Neighbors (Age 10+) (541) 624-2800 March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 12 - 1 pm Calling all knitters! Gather in the ACE gallery on Wednesdays for a weekly lunch hour knit-in to make hats, scarves, and mittens for neighbors in need of warmth! This is the perfect opportunity to use up some of your yarn stash and add a smile to someone’s face. All levels of experience are welcome. We’ll have project ideas waiting or bring your own! Bring your own sup- plies. Please enter through the Penn Ave- nue door. Facilitator:Johanna Sedell Free Admissions Fine Tune Your Pottery (Age 14+) Track 1: March 4, 11, 18, 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Track 2: March 9, 16, 23, 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm This workshop is for students who would like to explore specific pottery forms, throwing and glazing techniques, as well as sharpen their overall ceramic skills. Students may come with any level of pri- or experience. The instructor will guide each individual student through projects of their choice, helping them to effective- ly plan & execute their vision. Beginners with little to no experience are welcome to join the class to learn the beginning stages of pottery. Please enter through the 5th Street door. Teaching Artist: Trevor Durr Cost: $50 Member / $100 Non-Member The Fundamentals of Drawing March 5, 12, 19, 26 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm The Fundamentals of Drawing will teach students about the basic techniques and materials of drawing. Class activities are based on the seven elements of art: line, shape, color, texture, value, space, and form. Classes will start with a demo, then students will practice the drawing activity for themselves. The intent of this class is to create a fun and easy-going space where students can sharpen their drawing skills and feel a sense of artistic op Register early! Minimum registration needed 48 hours before class starts to avoid cancellation. artcentereast.org
