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Silverton Arts Association

November Newsletter

You may have noticed the signs around the Art Center — “Temporary Mess, Continual Progress” — and it’s true! We’ve been hard at work sprucing things up and making our space more welcoming than ever.

After our September upgrades, community member Andy Ulven generously stepped forward with a donation that helped us keep the momentum going—thank you, Andy!

With his support, we brightened up the classroom by painting the ceiling and then turned our attention to the kitchen, giving it a fresh, inviting look while tackling some long-overdue plumbing repairs.

As a special touch, the children at our October Parents’ Night Out created heartfelt thank-you notes to show their appreciation for Andy’s generosity. His contribution continues to make our Art Center a more beautiful and inspiring place for everyone!

Finally, while we’re thanking those who’ve stepped up to volunteer, a huge shout-out goes to Harold Wood, our plumbing master extraordinaire, for lending his expertise and helping us tackle repairs, and to Glenn Austin for sharing his amazing woodworking skills to adapt and install from reclaimed cabinet doors. Also there are new faces in the Borland Community Arts Space - thank you to Michelle Isaksen, Carolyn Austin, and Terra Chapek for volunteering to be ambassadors of the space!

We’re so grateful for everyone who continues to support and believe in the growth of our Art Center—your time, talent, and generosity keep our creative community thriving!

2026 ARTS FESTIVAL

The Silverton Arts Festival is coming back in 2026 — and we’re already getting the creative energy flowing!

Our September and October gatherings had a fantastic turnout, and the excitement is contagious. We still need more help! Do you want to be part of the fun? Join the planning crew and help make this an unforgettable event for Silverton!

Just send an email to info@silvertonarts.org asking to be added to the committee. Let’s make art (and community) happen!

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT

We’re delighted to welcome Yuki Martin to our teaching community!

Born and raised in Japan, Yuki rediscovered her love of origami in 2006 while teaching children—and it soon became her passion and specialty. Based in Portland, she now shares the art of paper folding in schools, libraries, and community spaces with students of all ages.

Yuki is the author of Super Cute Origami Kit (Tuttle Publishing) and an active member of OrigamiUSA and the Portland Oregon Paper Shapers.

Join us in welcoming Yuki—and don’t miss her upcoming Winter Origami class, where families can create charming paper ornaments and get into the holiday spirit!

We’re delighted to welcome Rio Wrenn to our teaching community!

Native Oregonian Rio Wrenn has devoted 20+ years of her art practice to rust printing and using natural dyes in her work. She combines her own processes with traditional practices from Japanese, Indian and Native American cultures and grows and harvests many of the materials she uses—plants, insects, rust, trees and berries—to dye her textiles. Her rusting process is an expression of the ephemeral and natural aging and decay in life.

Wren has studied at the Art Institute of Seattle in Interior Design, the Cornish College of Arts in Furniture Design, and holds two degrees: BA in Interdisciplinary Art and BFA in Sculpture from the University of Washington. She has been teaching processes and techniques since 2013 locally and as a traveling instructor and in 2023 she, published her debut book Spirituality of Rust - A Sacred Language of Iron Through Art

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

After School DIY Art Studio Thursdays in November, 4:00pm-5:30pm

$110.00

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Intro to Stained Glass Assembly -Intro to Stained Glass Assembly - Choose Your Design! November 30th - 1-5:30pm

$110.00

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Introduction to Watercolor - Winter Cabin - December 6th 9am-12pm

$45.00

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Holiday Origami Workshop - December 6th 1-3pm

$40.00

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Winter Arts Camp - 2 days - December 22nd and 29th 9am-12pm

$110.00

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Intro to Stained Glass Assembly -Intro to Stained Glass Assembly - Choose Your Design! December 27th - 10-3:30pm

$115.00

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Thread Intuition - January 4th and 11th 1-5pm

$160.00

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Intro to Portrait Drawing - Three Consecutive Sessions January 18th, 25th, and February 1st 1-4pm

$98.00

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Silverton Arts Association

Silverton Arts Association
303 Coolidge Street
Silverton, OR, 97381
USA

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