UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Chiaroscuro by the Sea
Drawing Coastal Objects in Light & Shadow
Instructor: Dorota Haber - Lehigh
Embrace stormy coastal weather by drawing an ocean objects from observation using chiaroscuro effect. From pearly lunar whites to raven's black we will be exploring a full range of light and dark to create mood and three dimensionality. We will work in loose and precise manner using tan surface with graphite pencil and white color pencil. All levels.
Location: Cannon Beach Gallery
Date & Time: Friday, November 6 | 11 - 1 PM
Ages: 14+ to Adult | Class Size: 12 students (Max)
*All materials provided
Questions? 503-436-0744
Register online, by phone (Gallery hours: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) at (503) 436-0744, or in person at Cannon Beach Arts Gallery, 1064 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR. Phone and online registration must be completed at least 48 hours before a workshop begins.
Attendance and cancellations: Workshops require a minimum of four students. Register early to help prevent cancellations; if a workshop is cancelled, registered participants will be notified in advance.
Wait list: If a workshop is full, you may request to be added to the wait list by calling the Gallery or emailing kim@cannonbeacharts.org. Wait-list placement does not guarantee a spot. If a spot opens, we will contact you to confirm; you will be notified at least 48 hours before the workshop.
PAST
Fused Glass with Karen Weiss
Location: Cannon Beach History Center & Museum
Date & Time: Sunday, April 26 2026 | 1 - 3 PM
Ages: 10 to Adult | Class Size: 12 students (Max)
Fused glass is a dynamic art form where layers of glass are cut, arranged, and melted together in a kiln to create a finished design.In this hands-on workshop, you’ll compose and assemble your own unique glass piece. Perfect for creating a one-of-a-kind gift just in time for Mother’s Day. Fun for the family.
*All materials provided
Finished works kiln-fired off-site and ready for pickup a few week later.
Questions? 503-436-0744
Kurinuki with Michelle Valigura
Location: Cannon Beach Gallery
Date & Time: Friday, March 20 2026 | 4 - 6 PM
Ages: Adults | Class Size: 12 students (Max)
Kurinuki Pottery Workshop with Michelle Valigura
Discover the ancient art of kurinuki, a Japanese pottery technique where vessels are hand-carved and hollowed from a single solid block of clay. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to shape, carve, and refine your own unique piece.
Finished works will be fired and glazed, and students may pick up their pieces 4–6 weeks after the class. For added convenience, optional shipping is available for those who are unable to pick-up in person.
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Instructor Bio:
Michelle Valigura is a sculptor, with a primary focus on ceramics. her background designing for stop motion animation (including elf, and the simpsons) and her love of mid-century design have built a foundation that allows her to work in multiple mediums. She has licensed her characters to disneyland, kidrobot, paradise toys and other art brands, eventually forming her own design company switcheroo. In 2019 michelle moved back to her roots in the pacific northwest where she opened basalt, which functions both as a studio and showroom in downtown cannon beach. She has exhibited her work, lectured and taught workshops at galleries, museums and universities worldwide.
The Art of Fall Botanicals: Ink & Watercolor Workshop
Location: Tolovana Hall
Date & Time: Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Ages: Adults | Class Size: 12 students (Max)
Celebrate the season’s rich colors and patterns in this hands-on workshop with botanical artist Dorota. Learn how to blend loose, expressive watercolor washes with detailed ink work while painting fall botanicals from life. Together, we’ll practice observation skills and explore the structure, form, and beauty of plants in autumn.
Materials will be provided—you are welcome to bring your own personal materials if preferred!
Instructor Bio:
Dorota is a trained botanical illustrator with a diploma from the Society of Botanical Artists in the UK. She has taught at the Oregon Society of Artists, North Carolina Botanical Garden, and Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. Her work highlights the beauty and fragility of plants, and she is the author of five botanical coloring books, including one for Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden.
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