12
JANUARY 5–12, 2022
MIXED MEDIUM
THE ARTS AROUND
EASTERN OREGON
Paint parties at the Ison House
PAINT PARTIES AT
THE ISON HOUSE
“Bigfoot”
Jan. 8, Jan. 16 — 2 p.m.
“Winter Horses”
Jan. 9, Jan. 15 — 2 p.m.
Register: 503-894-4075,
isonhousepub@gmail.com
By Lisa Britton
Go! Magazine
B
AKER CITY — Twila Lavery
is turning her historic loca-
tion into an art studio — but
only on select days.
Lavery is co-owner of The
Ison House Bed & Brew, 1790
Washington Ave. During the
holiday season, she began
offering paint parties for small
groups to create a painting with
her guided instruction.
She’s offering more parties
in January — but no gnomes
this time. Instead, the options
are a silhouette of Bigfoot or
a wintry scene of horses and
trees.
www.facebook.com/TheIsonHouse
Twila Lavery leads paint parties, including one where participants go home
with a painting of Bigfoot.
“I’ll be doing these every
month until we start concerts
on the lawn again,” Lavery said.
And even then, she plans to
offer paint parties about once a
month.
www.facebook.com/TheIsonHouse
Paint parties for “Winter Horses” are set for Jan. 9 and Jan. 15 at The Ison
House.
Lavery took every art class
she could in college, and she
ran her own studio in Milwaukie,
Oregon, before moving to
Baker City.
“I just enjoy teaching,” she
said. “I love to see the look on
someone’s face when they look
at their painting and say, ‘I just
did that.’”
PARTIES
11am-8pm Tuesday-Saturday
Paint parties for “Winter
Horses” are set for Jan. 9 and
Jan. 15, both at 2 p.m.
“Bigfoot” sessions are sched-
uled for Jan. 8 and Jan. 16, both
at 2 p.m.
Registration is $40, which
includes one adult beverage from
the on-site pub. The cost for
ages 13-20 is $35.
No prior painting experience
is necessary. To reserve a space
at one of the parties, call or text
Lavery at 503-894-4075 or email
isonhousepub@gmail.com.
She said groups can also
reserve a private party — contact
her for available dates.