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Introduction to Photography
with Gregg Goolsby
Session 1 – May 21-22 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Session 2 – June 4 | 10:00am-1:00pm | June 5 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuition $200
Hoffman Center for the Arts | 594 Laneda Avenue | Manzanita

Beginning Photography Course Description

This workshop will require proof of vaccination

We want to make you a better photographer! This is the first in a series of courses for those who want to improve their basic photography skills. This class takes place over 4 days and 2 weekends. It is designed for those who have digital cameras that allow for adjustments to key settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Ideal camera types for this course include mirrorless DSLRs, as well as certain compact “point & shoot” cameras. Some of the topics we will explore include:

Topics
Basic camera functionality and operation
Developing the eye of a photographer
Creative expression
Harnessing the power of light and using the exposure “triad”
Equipment and proper usage including lenses, filters, and tripods
Basic composition
How to photograph flowers and art
Workflow and an introduction to image editing

Proof of vaccination required.

Follow this link for more information or to register:
hoffmanarts.org/events/intro-to-photography/?

There are some new additions to the annual plant sale.

A raffle for a iRobot Vacuum Model 805 Roomba, complete with all the paperwork in the cardboard tray it came in. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $20.

River City Flower Farm will be selling their dried flower arrangements and wreaths as well as dahlia bulbs. Please note that they will only be there on Saturday.

There will be gifts for Mom, including garden themed cards handmade by Garden Club members.

And don’t forget we have TOMATOES! About 600 gallon pots of at least 19 varieties of tomatoes will be available including heirloom, cherry, grape, roma and beefsteak types among others. These varieties were specifically chosen by experienced members because they are proven performers in our coastal climate.

Besides tomatoes, club members have started other vegetables from seed so gardener’s plant selections will be available from a local source. Also on offering will be the club’s usual annuals, perennials, natives, herbs, succulents, shrubs, and trees.

Club members want to share their appreciation to the folks at the Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Since Alder Creek Farm is not having a plant sale this year, due to a gap in garden management resources, they graciously made their hoop house available for the Club’s use. It is currently stocked with the tomatoes growing big and lush in the heat and light of the hoop house.

Nehalem Bay Garden Club donates proceeds from the sale to local organizations that share the Club’s mission. Recently the focus for these grants has been on food security. Past recipients include North County Food Bank, Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church for their food programs, Food Roots, Hoffman Gardens, Alder Creek Farm, Nehalem Elementary Garden Program, and the mural at Nehalem City Park.

Whether you are an experienced wheel thrower or hand-builder, you will enjoy this opportunity to learn the art of teapot making from Barbara Temple Ayres and Kathleen Kanas. Along with degrees in art and education, this duo has more than 25 years combined experience in ceramics and teaching and share a genuine passion for all things clay.

The teapot class is a full-day workshop starting with the construction and decoration of the vessel. While the vessel is drying, attention will be turned to spouts, handles and lids. A long lunch break gives time for the clay to dry so that the components may be joined in the afternoon session.

The cost of the class is $95 plus a $10 materials fee. You may bring your own ceramics tools or use the ones in the clay studio at no charge.

The class is limited to 10 attendees and will be held in the Hoffman Clay studio starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022.

Proof of vaccination is required; masks are optional but always a good idea when working in a clay studio.

To register:
hoffmanarts.org/events/ceramic-teapot-workshop/

Saturday’s PETE SEEGER LEGACY concert will be performed by a terrific lineup of local musicians, a joyful gathering for all. Read below or just get the tix. Seating is reserved, you choose.
www.PartnersForThePac.org

And while you’re there, pick up tickets for the May 12th benefit for KMUN by the one and only fabulous JOHN GORKA, LIVE IN CONCERT.
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A GOLDEN THREAD: THE LEGACY OF PETE SEEGER
Saturday May 7, 2022 7pm
Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the PAC)
588 16th St Astoria (corner of Franklin & 16)

This is the 3rd annual Partners for the PAC fundraiser Pete Seeger Tribute. The theme this year is “The Golden Thread: the Legacy of Pete Seeger”. In addition to Pete’s music and stories, included is music from and information about other musicians who were influenced by him.

Tickets are $17. Available at www.PartnersForThePac.org or (503) 338-9132. There may be tickets at the door as well.

Masks and social distancing required.
The performers will not be masked when performing.

The Hoffman Clay Studio is excited to partner with Joe Robinson of East Creek Art to bring you a unique ceramics workshop on the art of wood firing.

The May 10th workshop will be taught in Manzanita by Joe who is the co-owner of East Creek Art. Joe has been making pots for over 20 years and is on the Art faculty at Linfield University. He holds an MFA from Oregon College of Art and Craft.

Joe will share the techniques of creating works for the wood fire kiln and the process of wood firing in the anagama kiln. He will demonstrate the wheel techniques and our own Barry Calvarese will demo the hand-building steps.

After the demos, participants will build a vessel of their own. Once dry the works from the class will be bisque fired at the Hoffman Clay Studio and transported to the anagama kiln at East Creek for firing. Interested potters may even arrange a visit to the kiln site in Willamina to see the loading or firing process first hand.

The workshop will be four hours in length, from 2 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10th.

The price for the class is $95 which includes both firings and the use of the tools in the studio. There is a $10 materials fee to cover the cost of the clay and firing.

Register: hoffmanarts.org/events/wood-fire-ceramics-workshop/

Originals + reproductions available.  

ONE DAY Only!  20% discount on original paintings!