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We will explore and make the beautiful, mysterious and colorful art called Alebrijes, a famous type of Mexican folk art.
Alebrijes are fantastical animal-like creatures born from the minds of Mexican artisans who use their dreams to create imaginary and surreal creations.
Students will design and paint wooden sculptures which have been hand-carved by traditional Mexican artisans.
We will then create several fused glass pieces inspired by the colors and designs of the Alebrije.
Timeblock: Full day
Cost: $100
Maximum class size: 12
Minimum class: 6
Leaders: Maria McIvor and Sue Jensen
We will explore the rich and diverse opportunities to experience visual and performing arts in the City of Roses. The week will include: visits to museums, studios and galleries, backstage tour of at least one theater, an evening performance or two (play, ballet or symphony depending on what is available that week and the specific interests of those who sign up) and a visit to a one or more of the local Art colleges. The group will decide on one hands on workshop activity ( acting, drawing, ceramics, fiber arts or……)to be arranged with local actors or artists. An arts-related service project in the community will also be part of the week. Students in the group will be doing a lot of the choosing and planning, so be prepared to do this actively if you sign up!
Cost: $150 to cover tickets and transportation.
Timeblock: All day with two evenings (on those days, we’ll take the afternoon off.)
Number: 7 -12 students
Leader: Debby Schauffler and TBA
What makes a space an appealing, natural place to gather? How does the way we design and build our homes, offices, schools, parks and neighborhoods effect our health and either enhance or erode our sense of community? We’ll look at prime examples of sustainable construction around Portland, and at what neighborhoods do to enhance their sense of community. We’ll also do some hands-on work with organizations in Portland whose missions are to create “better” homes and gardens, such as City Repair Project, REACH Community Development and Growing Gardens. Service credit will be given for the time we spend in direct service (approximately 15-20 hours for the week.)
Timeblock: All day
Enrollment: 4-7 (more if I have a second teacher)
Cost: Approximately $80 depending on enrollment
Leader: Tna Meyerhoff
This course is for all who want to experience the challenges and satisfaction this life long game provides. No prior experience is necessary, but this course is also appropriate for students with prior experience. In this course, we will learn a little about the history of golf; we will also spend ample time learning a variety of golf skills as well as some of the important aspects of golf etiquette. All students will participate in a group lesson and receive instruction from a professional instructor. The group will also play a minimum of 36 holes during the week and students will receive instructions while on the course that will enhance their level of play. This course is an affordable as well as enjoyable way to learn this great game. This course is also a great way to great ready for a spring and summer of golf outings.
Cost: $125
Enrollment: 18 maximum
Prerequisites: A desire to learn as well as possessing a level of humility that allows you to have fun.
Leader: Joel Grey and TBA
We will work with felt straw and fabric to make 3 hats during the week.
You will learn how to make your own felt and straw hats by using steam and sculpting the shapes into the hat with your hands. This is called free-form blocking and it is the most creative form of hat making.
You will also learn how to design your own shape make a pattern for your beret or cloche, cut your design in fabric of your choice and sew it together.
We will also talk about embellishment (ribbons, buttons, buckles etc) ideas and how to attach - for all the hats you make.
Instructors: Jeanne Bjorn, Tanja Horvat
Cost: $140 - $275 - depending on the sign up (including materials)
Min: 4 students Max: 8 students
Timeblock: all Day
Make a beautiful heirloom quality quilt that will fit on the top of a double bed. This quilt can be used on your bed at home, given as a gift to a family member or friend, or taken with you to college. This beginner’s class will teach you how to cut material with a rotary cutter, design and machine sew your quilt, and bind your finished project. Sewing machines will be available if you don’t have one.
Instructors: Sandi Lillevik
Enrollment: 8 (absolutely no more than 10)
Cost: $80 (includes all fabric, rotary cutter, transportation to JoAnne’s, machine tune-ups)
Time: All Day
This Winterim offering, now in its fourth year and therefore a hallowed OES tradition, has a somewhat misleading title. We don’t really put an entire production together—casting, read-arounds, learning lines, building a set, rehearsing—in a week. We do it in five days. Rick and I pretend to direct. The students build the set, collect the props, and act, act out, act up. You don’t have to be insane to join this Winterim offering, but we will consider it a plus on your resumé. We like to have anywhere from six to a dozen people in the company. Some gender balance would be nice, but we’re not obsessed with it if you don’t mind playing in drag. Prior drama experience is not necessary. The plays haven’t been chosen yet; we may not make the final choice until we see how many students have signed up for the course without knowing anything about the play. These are the sorts of bold, out-of-the-box, clueless people we want in the company. One warning: history teaches us that the Play in a Week tends not to be . . . well . . . solemn.
We perform in the afternoon of the last day of Winterim. The local audience, in the past, has been kind and large.
Cost: maximum $25 each (for materials, scripts, and food).
Time: All Day
Leaders: Art Ward, Rick Rees
Numbers: 6-12
Rock and Roll is an art form that has fragmented into many forms during its hundred year history. Starting with the first tune to mention Rock and Roll (“My Daddy Rocks Me with a Steady Roll”) written and performed in the early 20th century, part-time rock and roll practitioners Jeff Gadette and Bill Lamb, along with some of their questionable friends and associates in the music industry, will discuss, demonstrate, play recordings of, and generally present the history of rock and roll from their perspective and experience.
Student musicians may be afforded some opportunities to play/sing along. This may involve some travel via public transportation to sites important to or especially indicative of the contribution of Portland’s rock culture to the history of rock and roll.
Timeblock: All Day
Cost: possibly as much as $100.
Enrollment: 14 - 20
Leaders: Bill Lamb & Jeff Gadette
Public speaking terrifies many people. It doesn’t have to scare you. When you learn how to do it well, talking to an audience is fun, exciting, and challenging for you, the speaker. Public speaking is about leadership; knowing how to convince others is a powerful skill to have. During this week, you will learn how to (a) master your jitters and show your confidence in both voice and body language, (b) write speech content that will interest your audience and keep their attention, and (c) persuade your audience with good, solid arguments. We will “workshop” every speech: you will give feedback to everyone else, and you will get feedback from our entire “audience” – that way, you can build on your strengths and continue to improve in a cooperative, comfortable environment. By the end of the week, I guarantee you’ll feel far more confident standing up to speak in public. This course requires observation on Saturday, March 15th at a speech competition hosted by OES (lunch is provided). Because of this, we will have two half-days during the week.
Timeblock: All Day
Enrollment: 5-14
Cost: $10
Leader: Russell Hanes
Within a few hours of Portland there are dozens of different adventures to be had. We will plan to hop in a rental van each day and head off to a new adventure – and be back home to sleep in our own beds. Possibilities include Astoria and the coast – whale-watching or Fort Clatsop and the Maritime Museum. Or up the Gorge to the Maryhill Museum and the Stonehenge replica. The End of the Oregon Trail Museum in Oregon City, or a hike in Silver Falls state Park, or exploring Corvallis, the quintessential college town. Five days, five trips. The group will decide on destinations and plan itineraries. We’ll find good places to eat along the way.
Timeblock: All Day
Number: 6
Cost: $125, includes lunch and snacks
Leader: Corbet Clark
Experience an intercultural global adventure right here at home. Explore the lives and stories of Hispanic farm workers in Hillsboro. Take part in meaningful, real-life service with children and adults in the farm worker community. Credit for lots of service learning hours? You bet!
We will work with Western Farm Workers Association and Un Lugar Para Niños Children’s Center to learn about this vitally important part of the greater Portland—and Oregon—community: its history, language, food, music, resources and challenges. Spanish won’t be necessary, but you will have the chance to practice Spanish if you want.
No need for a passport, immunizations, or an expensive plane ticket!
Timeblock: All Day
Number of students: 5-12
Leader: Robin Schauffler
Cost: $60-$75 (depending on enrollment)
Glass Jewelry is lovely, especially when you get to be the designer. In this class, you will learn the basic skills of glass fusing as well as many different techniques to make incredible one of a kind pieces. Make earrings, pins, pendants, and bracelets then finish your work with bails and simple soldering techniques. After learning basic skills, students will expand their knowledge to more advanced techniques. Advanced skills include, making a thick glass design blank and once fired, using a glass saw to cut it into all kinds of impossible to cut shapes. Learn to make kiln formed bracelets that are slumped around a bracelet cuff, kiln formed bead making techniques to create elegant pendants and bracelets as well as cold-working and wire wrapping techniques to finish your work. This is a class you won't want to miss.
Timeblock: All Day
Enrollment: 8-10
Leaders: Rosa Hemphill & Jenny Wells
Cost: $310
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