Classes and Workshops

Join us at the CAM Studio for three Wednesdays filled with watercolor on March 4, 11, and 18. In this beginner watercolor workshop led by Natalie Laswell Hargreaves, they will introduce you to the basics of getting started and feeling confident in the watercolor medium. We will cover things like ...

Spring is the perfect time to try something new! Join us for our upcoming Fused Glass class where you will make spring-inspired pieces for your yard or garden. All supplies provided  

  Coos Art Museum has launched a Pay-to-Fire Pottery Program located in the Museum building! We also have glaze access at our CAM Studio location at 187 Central Avenue. Glazing hours are currently Tuesday-Thursday, 10-2pm. This is the first phase of many in our development of a ceramic studio for ...

  Wanna cut stuff? Now is a great time to take up a pair of scissors and cut up your next collage masterpiece! This is a loose collage workshop led by Natalie Laswell Hargreaves. Artists may bring their own supplies to work or use CAM's provided supplies. We will have ...

Spring into the season with blossoming tangles! Using the Zentangle method, this class will focus on tangle patterns that blossom or expand like a flower. Blossoming tangles often radiate from the center and are enhanced by background textures. They act well as a focus for a work of art. Join ...

Botanical subjects are perfectly suited to the luminous beauty of watercolor!In this workshop, you’ll learn how to harness the unique strengths of the medium to create elegant and expressive plant portraits. Topics include the characteristics of watercolor—such as staining, transparency, granulation, and pigment behavior—and how understanding your paints can elevate ...

Join us for our annual Plein Air Paint Out! We are going to three beautiful locations: Mingus Park, Shores Acres, and Charleston Boatyard. How it works: Buy your ticket online 2. Come to CAM Studio starting at 10am on May 2 to pick up your plein air kit. 3. Choose ...

Calling all artists! Yes, that means YOU! This Beginning drawing class is perfect for the absolute beginner, the dabbler, the rusty artist, the procrastinator, the critic, or all of the above. You will: Learn how to draw in an easy-going and creative environment, using fun references and experimentation. Get into ...

THE OWLS ARE NOT WHAT THEY SEEM Come celebrate the magic of Twin Peaks and paint your favorite character. We will have an instructor to help guide you if needed. All supplies will be provided. Plus, we'll have cherry pie and coffee as "black as midnight on a moonless night" ...