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HillsboroARTS Autumn 2014
Bird Child Travels through History Walters 2014-15 Concert Season Right Brain Initiative Inspires Hillsboro Students and Teachers An Interview with Carlene Carter
MAGAZINE
HillsboroARTS MAGAZINE
HillsboroARTS Mission HillsboroARTS is produced three times a year to inform our patrons and complement the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Activities Guide. This publication will help you plan your schedule with our activities, events, and classes in mind. Let Us Know What You Think We value your thoughts and input and are interested in hearing your comments about what you see here or ideas for future topics. With your help, we can deliver a publication that meets your needs and those of our community. Please email your ideas, recommendations and remarks to katrina. hill@hillsboro-oregon.gov. We look forward to hearing from you. Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council Carol Loughner, Chair Debby Garman, Vice Chair Ed Arrington Deborah Clarke Cindy Dauer Tim Gabriel BJ Jeddeloh Jeff Jurrens Christine Martell Barbara Mason Anita Menon Elizabeth Oberlin Lynn Scheller Dawn Sellers Bryan Welsh Cultural Arts Program Staff Cristina Caravaca, Program Manager Katrina Hill, Administrative Specialist Walters Cultural Art Center Bridie Harrington, Program Supervisor Stephanie Adams, Facility Supervisor Gayle Ritt, Facility Supervisor Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council Melissa Moore, Program Supervisor Lisa Ahrendt, Facility Supervisor Hillsboro Public Art Program Valerie Otani, Program Supervisor ON THE COVER: Angelina Marino-Heidel contemplates her work on “Bird Child Travels Through Space.” Photo by Rick Paulson Photography. PHOTOS IN THIS ISSUE were taken by Walters and HACC staff unless otherwise indicated. All rights reserved. COPYRIGHT 2014, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation.
Manager’s Note
Cristina Caravaca | Cultural Arts Program Manager City of Hillsboro | Parks and Recreation Department | Cultural Arts Division What does ART mean to HILLSBORO? The City of Hillsboro has an active history of supporting the arts as a way to enhance livability. In fact, the City’s guiding document, the Hillsboro 2020 Vision and Action Plan, calls for over a dozen initiatives in the cultural arts sector alone. Highest on that list are the creation of a cultural arts center, an arts council and a public art program. Within the pages of the new HillsboroARTS Magazine, you will see the dreams of 2020 becoming reality through creative programs, events, classes, concerts, gallery exhibitions, community grants and public art works. Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center The Walters opened on March 16, 2004. Located at the corner of SE 5th Avenue and Main Street, this site has a rich history of community involvement that began when the Trinity Lutheran Church started construction of the church building in 1947. The Walters is a ground-breaking facility that provides expanded opportunities for the entire Hillsboro community, including: youth and adult art education and training, increased access to local, regional and national artists and increased opportunity for individual artists to teach and demonstrate their craft. It is the first site constructed in Hillsboro with the intention of showcasing cultural events and providing community-centered arts education. Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council The HACC mission is to promote and support the growth of arts and culture as assets for a vital, prosperous and livable community. The Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council (HACC) first convened in the spring of 2007. This citizen advisory committee is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council. Under the general direction of the City Council, the HACC oversees policies and programs pertaining to arts and culture for the City. It is housed in the Parks and Recreation Department and is administered by the Cultural Arts Program Manager. Hillsboro Public Art Program Public art is a powerful tool for meeting the goals of Hillsboro’s community plans. Memorable public places strengthen our community. Often referred to as “third places,” they are the places that are neither home nor work. These social spaces attract us to downtown, enliven our neighborhoods, enhance our experiences in parks, inform us about the history and peoples of our place and celebrate our ethnic and cultural diversity.
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Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council Phone: 503-615-3497 hillsboro-oregon.gov/HACC Facebook: HillsboroArts YouTube: HillsboroArtsCulture Flickr: HillsboroArts Hillsboro Public Art Program Phone: 503-615-3489 hillsboro-oregon.gov/PublicArt Address: 527 East Main Street Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Cultural Arts is a division of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation. Digital Version Find a digital version of this magazine at our website at: hillsboro-oregon.gov/ CulturalArts
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On the Cover 16
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Features
Bird Child Travels Through History
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Walters Gallery Exhibits
Walters 2014-15 Concert Season
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Instructor Spotlight: Meet
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Register for Fall Classes & Camps
Mural at Shute Park Library honors Mike Smith
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Interview with Carlene Carter
Interview with the popular performer and daughter of a legendary family
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Inspires Hillsboro Students and Teachers This unique partnership pairs art with other parts of the curriculum, teaching both in an effective, engaging way
Tuesday Happenings at the Walters
Walters Arts Education
Walters Cultural Arts Center Phone: 503-615-3485 hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters Facebook: WCACHillsboro Twitter: WaltersCAC
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Bonnie Burbidge
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Youth Arts Education Class
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Teen/Adult Arts Education Classes
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Classes at the Hillsboro Community Senior Center
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HACC Workshops & Leadership Forum
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Grants Awarded Rentals 1
Walters 2014 – 2015 Concert Season
Toni Lincoln An Evening of Jazz featuring Tom Grant Friday, 10/10 | 7:30 pm
$15 advance/$20 day of show Jazz Prepare to be captivated and impressed by the vocal prowess and emotional depth of this rising jazz virtuoso. Toni Lincoln adds an undeniable sense of style and beauty to a rich lineage influenced by such masters as Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, and Dionne Warwick. “Ms. Lincoln is one of the finest jazz stylists I’ve heard in a long time,” says Thomas Smith, the director of the Portland Jazz Festival. KMHD Jazz Radio continues with the accolades: “Using a classic voice with character and depth, Toni Lincoln delivers the familiar lyrics of American Songbook material with such nuance and conviction they sound like new stories.” Lincoln will perform with an all-star trio including Ron Steen, Dave Captein and local favorite Tom Grant. www.tonilincoln.com
Portland Cello Project
Carlene Carter
$ 15 advance/$20 day of show Modern Classical
$22 advance/$26 day of show Country
Friday, 10/17 | 7:30 pm
Since the group’s inception in late 2007, the Portland Cello Project (PCP) has captivated audiences all over the country. From Prairie Home Companion to symphony halls and punk rock clubs–PCP has sought to expand people’s notions of what cello music is wherever they can, and build bridges across diverse musical communities. PCP has built a reputation for exciting live performances that mix genres and blur musical lines and perceptions. From Bach to Kanye to Pantera, PCP leaves audiences enthralled with their expectation-bending, virtuosic blending of classical and modern influences. Discover why Spin Magazine says that this “indie orchestra gives classical music a jolt of energy.” portlandcelloproject.com
Friday, 11/7 | 7:30 pm
Join this Country star as she makes her Walters debut as part of her latest US tour that celebrates her newest album, Carter Girl. This very special show features Carter’s engaging and memorable talents on the piano and guitar, accompanied by electric and steel guitar, piano and harmonica. Join the daughter of June Carter-Cash (and step-daughter of Johnny Cash) as she shares stories and beloved songs from one of Country’s founding families, all infused with her own impressive artistry and rich, expressive voice. Carter’s performances are joyful celebrations that both honor the Country genre and further it along with her own unique flair. Come find out why Rolling Stone Magazine calls Carter’s music “evocative, mature, and consistently impressive,” and discover music from the album that NPR praises as “strong as anything Carter has ever recorded.” www.carlenecarter.net
Acoustic Guitar Summit
Mark Hanson, Terry Robb and Doug Smith Special 20th Anniversary Celebration Friday, 12/12 | 7:30 pm $15 advance/$20 day of show | Finger-Style Guitar The Oregonian raves “amazing diversity and chops...” and fans agree. Known for their impressive performances and dynamic spirit, Acoustic Guitar Summit returns to the Walters for an evening of masterful and stunning finger-style guitar. In this special concert celebrating the group’s 20th anniversary, patrons can expect a wide-ranging repertoire that crosses genres and rejoices in the rhythm and power of this distinctive musical style. Whether they’re playing gypsy jazz, folk, blues, jazz ballads, or anything between, these three guitar virtuosos present acoustic guitar at its finest. The Dalles Chronicle says, “These are guitarists at the top of their form.” www.acousticguitarsummit.net
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Full details about our 2014-15 concert season at www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters
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Oregon Mandolin Orchestra
Craig Carothers
$15 advance/$20 day of show Classical
Craig Carothers has recorded and released ten albums in the last twenty years and returns to the Walters for a solo acoustic performance in celebration of his most recent album, The Vagabond. This talented singer/songwriter is an inspiration to the region after starting his career in Portland and garnering a successful career in music that has taken him all the way to Nashville. Come find out why Craig Carothers’ performances over the years have been described as “truly magical,” and experience the moving and melodic compositions of this home-grown talent with national appeal. www.craigcarothers.com
HOLIDAY CONCERT Friday, 12/19 | 7:30 pm
This holiday concert includes Arcangelo Corelli’s Concerto Grosso No. 8–often referred to as The Christmas Concerto. This early Baroque set of music is perfectly suited for the thirty-member mandolin orchestra, and features several riveting solo sections. The group Sneakin’ Out, led by mandolin master David Gero, is the evening’s special guest. In keeping up with tradition, OMO performs movements from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and many other delightful holiday favorites. www.oregonmandolinorchestra.org & www.sneakinout.com
Friday, 1/30 | 7:30 pm
$12 advance/$16 day of show Singer-Songwriter
Shook Twins
Friday, February 27 | 7:30 PM $18 advance | $22 day of show Indie Folk-Pop
Identical twins Katelyn and Laurie Shook are Shook Twins, a Portland-based folk-pop band that is currently rocking the indie music scene. Shook Twins’ sound includes a wide range of instrumentation, such as banjo, guitar, electric and upright bass, mandolin, beatbox, and ukelele. With an ever-growing fan base and kudos from major musicians, the unique presence and sound of Shook Twins has garnered them raving reviews and extensive radio airplay. USA Today says Shook Twins are “ready to rattle the music world with its ‘What We Do’ album.” Their beautiful twin harmonies, layered with acoustic and electric instrumentation and inventive vocal techniques creates a unique and eccentric blend of folk, roots, groove and soul.
Box office: 503-615-3485
www.brownpapertickets.com – OR – 503-615-3485
Full Concert Season on Sale Now! Barber of Seville (MATINEE) Portland Opera To Go Opera 2/7/15 | 2 pm | Suggested $5 donation Shook Twins Folk/Americana 2/27/15 | 7:30 pm | $18/$22 BodyVox-2 Modern Dance 3/13/15 | 7:30 pm | $15/$20 | Senior/Youth: $7/$10 Misty Mamas Bluegrass/Americana 3/20/15 | 7:30 pm | $12/$16 Chris Smither Singer/Songwriter 4/10/15 | 7:30 pm | $20/$25 All’s Fair in Love & Shakespeare (MATINEE) Portland Center Stage Theatre 4/18/15 | 2 pm | Suggested $5 donation Oregon Mandolin Orchestra Spring Concert Classical Bluegrass 5/1/15 | 7:30 pm | $15/$20 Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Celtic 5/15/15 | 7:30 pm | $25/$30
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Introducing Carter Girl Meet Carlene Carter
A bit of backstory:
“This may be the best record this Carter girl has ever made” – Boston Globe
Photo by Marina Chavez
cross legged on the floor in the college and grandma walked on stage. Before she even touched the guitar or the autoharp they gave her a standing ovation. It was amazing to see the respect she had so earned… that is a great night I will always remember.
Born into one of the most beloved families in country music, Carlene Carter has had a prolific recording career since the 1970’s and traveled the world sharing her talents with audiences of all ages. Her latest album Carter Girl, released this year, is already receiving rave reviews. On Friday, November 7, she will perform at the Walters in support of the album Rolling Stone calls a “fresh take on a variety of classics from the family catalog”.
GR: Having had such a successful music career spanning multiple decades, what advice would you give to aspiring songwriters?
In this exclusive interview with Walters staff member Gayle Ritt, Carlene shares her thoughts on what inspires her music and live performances—then and now.
And keep your publishing rights!
GR: What is one of your most memorable performances?
CC: That’s one of the nicest things: to play, live, and have my sweetheart beside me, too! I grew up and watched mom and John (Johnny Cash) together all of the time making music, and they were together so much. Joe and I have spent the past 10 years as thick as thieves and we fall deeper in love each day.
CC: I can go back early here. We went out as the Carter Family and we were performing in West Virginia, opening for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. It was then I truly realized the historic impact that grandmother (Maybelle) had on music. There were 5000 kids sitting
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CC: I can say that songwriting is the beginning of everything. If you can write or sing a beautiful song and touch people with that....Songwriting is a spiritual thing... For me, it’s not out of my tricky little brain, but a soulful experience. GR: Your husband Joe is on tour with you; what is that like to be able to perform together?
The daughter of June Carter Cash and Carl Smith, granddaughter of Maybelle Carter, and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, Carlene Carter has created an album that features classic songs from three generations. Special appearances on the album include Vince Gill, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. Carter, who says it’s been a lifelong goal to complete this project, is a proud torch-bearer for the family legacy that gave rise to the “big bang” of the country music genre. In a recent review, Glen Herbert says, “what Carlene does on Carter Girl is significant. She doesn’t approach these old songs as sacred relics to be enshrined with pious respect. Rather, she treats them like living, vital pieces of art that can withstand being taken apart, thought about and re-imagined.”
“If there’s a better hardcore country record in 2014 than Carlene Carter’s Carter Girl, I haven’t heard it.” – Huffington Post
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Carlene Carter live on the Walters Stage, Friday, November 7th at 7:30 pm
Walters Gallery Exhibits Exhibits are open Monday - Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm | Friday: 9 am – 5 pm.
Mosaic by Lynn Adamo
Painting by Cynthia Herron
The Walters Gallery showcases a diverse selection of artwork by both established and emerging artists. Free receptions are held on the first Tuesday of each month, providing an opportunity to meet the artist(s) and foster exciting dialogues about art and creativity. First Tuesdays feature free hors d’oeurves and live music in the lobby and are open to the public.
Hillsboro Plein Air Plus
Double Occupancy
En plein air is a French phrase meaning in the open air, and refers to the tradition of taking one’s palette and brushes (or other art-making tools) and creating art on-site in the great outdoors. Artwork from this exhibit comes from the annual Hillsboro Plein Air event, which brings local artists together to create new plein air works at vibrant outdoor locations in the region. The event has been expanded this year to incorporate a variety of artistic mediums–hence: Plein Air Plus. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see the sights and scenes of Rood Bridge Park, historic Downtown Hillsboro, and Hillsboro’s Famer’s Market as rendered by the fantastic talent and imagination of local artists. An Oregon Days of Culture Event. www.oregondaysofculture.org. EW
Exhibit Dates: December 2 – January 27
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Painting by Joann Flynn
November 4 | 5 – 6:30 pm featuring live music by Slipshod with Steve Blanchard & Matt Snook (Bluegrass)
Lynn Adamo and Rebecca Buchanan
Lynn Adamo and Rebecca Buchanan explore the meaning of home with a creative collaboration in their respective media: Adamo is a mosaic artist and Buchanan a visual artist working in acrylics, mixed media and printmaking. Inspired by the artistic dialogue between contemporary mosaic artists and painters featured at the Municipal Art Museum of Ravenna, Italy, these dynamic local artists have joined creative forces in this colorful and contemporary collaboration of their own. First Tuesday Receptions: December 2 | 5 – 6:30 pm featuring live music by Elizabeth Nicholson (Celtic Harp) Note: There is no First Tuesday in January. Painting by Rebecca Buchaner
Upstairs and Downstairs Galleries Exhibit Dates: October 7 – November 18
The Walters Cultural Arts Center is Changing its Hours Starting on September 1, 2014, our new regular business hours are: Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm | Friday: 9 am – 5 pm | Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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Tuesday Happenings at the Walters Tuesdays are happening at the Walters—don’t miss these free monthly events at your local cultural arts center! First Tuesdays: Gallery Receptions & Live Music
Second Tuesdays: Open Poetry Night
In the Walters lobby and gallery 6 — 7:30 pm
In the Walters gallery 7 — 8 pm
First Tuesday gallery receptions are held in honor of the current artist(s) exhibiting at the Walters, and are accompanied by live music in the lobby, featuring local musicians. Hors d’oeuvres are provided by Claeys Catering.
Poets and lovers of poetry alike gather for a casual evening of shared inspiration and poetic camaraderie. All are invited to sign up for the open mic, though quiet listeners are equally welcome and appreciated.
Third Tuesdays: Spoken Word Lecture Series
Stories from the Other Side Fly Girls: Women Pilots in of Midnight World War II with Professional Storyteller Chetter Galloway
with Author and Filmmaker Sig Unander
October 21 | 7 pm | Free
November 18 | 7 pm | Free
Join us just in time for All Hallows Eve as professional storyteller Chetter Galloway shares suspenseful stories from African American folklore. From humorous tales of divine intervention to haunting ghosts in the graveyard, Chetter delivers suspenseful, chilling tales that may make you JUMP! Derived from stories collected and preserved in the African oral tradition, this program addresses also why these stories were told and their importance in the African American community. Appropriate for all ages. Come early for a seat!
The legendary WASPs (Women Airforce Service Pilots)–the first American military pilots in history–set the standard for today’s women in military aviation. Led by famed aviators Jacqueline Cochran and Nancy Love, more than a thousand women private pilots from all parts of the country graduated from military flight training and flew difficult and often dangerous missions. Take a look into the firsthand research of Sig Unander, Jr., as he presents the fascinating story of these pioneering women, including Portland’s remarkable Hazel Ying Lee - the first Chinese-American woman pilot.
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Winter Tales by the Fire with Professional Bag&Baggage Actors December 16 | 7 pm | FREE The winter solstice has traditionally been a time to both honor the dark and celebrate the returning of the light. Join professional Bag&Baggage actors Cassie Greer and Pete Schuyler as they bring to life a resonant selection of light-anddark tales from such master storytellers as Ursula LeGuin and Franz Kafka. Come early for a seat–and a cup of spiced cider– at this popular storytelling event!
Walters Instructor Spotlight
Meet Bonnie Burbidge “Life is extraordinary—but you have to be listening.” For Bonnie Burbidge, long-time painting and drawing instructor at the Walters, teaching and art begin with the senses. “The body doesn’t lie,” says Burbidge, who approaches the creative process as an educator and professional artist with a focus on careful listening and attentiveness to her surroundings. Whether it’s observing a scene in nature, or paying attention to students in the Bonnie Burbidge at play in her Home Studio classroom, for Burbidge it’s all about nurturing the conditions for inspiration. “I’m not one of those teachers who sits in the back and paints. I’m watching. I’m listening.”
Watercolor Painting by Bonnie Burbidge
It’s the quiet, personal growth of her students that Burbidge finds so rewarding and electric. “You can see their eyes light up, or you can see them struggling silently with something.” In class, Burbidge stays keenly aware of the energies and dynamics at play in the room. She encourages students to help one another, to form relationships of mutual support, and mutual awe. “My students at the Senior Center are really good at that,” she says. “They help each other. They fill each other’s water. They talk to each other. They are so supportive of one another.” Burbidge herself is an example of how an arts education experience can dramatically impact the course of a person’s life. After 35 years as a yoga instructor and set on a career path in counseling, she discovered her latent painting talents later in life—the result of timely nudging from an artist friend. Within six months of picking up a brush for the first time she had her own show. “Art inspires art,” she says. “You see how universal struggle is, and how each person has their own way. Paintings don’t just pop out. Artists go through phases of growth and then they’re stagnant for a while . . . it’s a cycle of ups and downs. Sometimes you just need to dump some color over water and watch the colors move—that’s how things start. It’s healing. It’s fun.”
“Sometimes you just need to dump some color over water and watch the colors move—that’s how things start.”
In her home studio, not far from downtown Hillsboro, Burbidge has created an oasis of color and creativity. “All lessons start in the studio,” she says. Her studio is bright and decorated with pieces reflecting those things that inspire her: birds, local landscapes, abstract odes to color and form. Outside, a thriving garden blooms with color. The environment perfectly reflects the personality of its dweller, a principle that Burbidge applies to her teaching philosophy. “More important than anything is the student’s voice. All of my exercises are designed to draw out the student’s personality. The point is to go deeply into themselves and bring out what is unique to them.” Register online anytime: www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters
Water-soluble oil painting by Bonnie Burbidge
Check out Bonnie’s Fall offerings at the Walters and Senior Center: • Oil Painting Made Easy (Walters)— page 12 • Watercolor: Bold and Free! (Senior Center)— page 15 • Create with Color (Senior Center)— page 15 Phone registration: 503-615-3485
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Youth Classes – Ceramics & Painting Clay Kids 5 – 8 years
Dive into the wonders of all things clay! Engage your creativity with hands-on activities including pinch-pots, bowls, small sculptures and more. Create fun and memorable keepsakes and have a great time exploring and learning the basics of clay. Each student creates and glazes several projects to be fired in the Walter’s kiln. A fantastic launching pad for young ceramic artists. Alice Hill #44719: 10/2 – 10/23 Day: Thursday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm #44720: 10/20– 11/10 Day: Monday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $57 Resident $70 Non-Resident
Family Art Night
Walters Arts Education
Create something truly special with clay, paint, collage & more! Family Art Night is fun for all ages and everyone is welcome! Work on engaging, hands-on art projects individually or team up as a family. Each Thursday offers a different project and materials to work with. All supplies included. Maximum of 20 people, so come early! For more information, including the monthly project schedule, visit www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters Note: This is a facilitated art activity. Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Parents are encouraged to assist young children. Day: Every Thursday (except during closures) Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Studio B30 Fee: $5/individual Children under 3 free
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Young Sculptors: Clay Creations! 9 – 13 years
Express your creativity through clay! Explore different techniques for molding clay and create a variety of wonderful sculptures. Learn by doing and gain foundational ceramics skills by diving into the use of texture, pattern, and color. Have fun designing and making figures, including: animals, masks, magical creatures, as well as everyday objects to use and share with family and friends. A new and exciting hands-on activity every session. No experience necessary! Beginners welcome and returning students have the opportunity to build on skills from previous classes. Alice Hill #44721: 11/6 – 12/4
(No class on 11/27)
Day: Thursday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $57 Resident $70 Non-Resident
Youth Wheel 9 – 13 years
Have you ever wanted to try out the potter’s wheel? Then roll up your sleeves and dive into ceramics! Make your own custom ceramic pieces that you can use and share. Create and glaze cups, bowls, and more! Develop your hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills as you have a blast at the wheel. Appropriate for complete beginners and returning students alike. Jen Champlin #44722: 10/1 – 10/29 #44723: 11/5 – 12/10 (No class 11/26) Day: Wednesday Time: 4 – 5:15 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $62 Resident $76 Non-Resident
Crafty Class! 9 – 12 years
Let’s Paint 5 – 7 years
Get ready to have fun creating colorful masterpieces all your own. Explore the world of paint and color in this dynamic class that combines different mediums for fun and colorful results. Discover the skills that artists use to make their paintings come to life. Dive into color and brushwork. Appropriate for beginners and returning students alike. Shannon Johnson #44725: 10/1 – 10/22 Day: Wednesday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $45 Resident $60 Non-Resident
Register online anytime: www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters
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Crafting is both instantly gratifying and great for kids who enjoy a wide range of artistic pursuits. In this rewarding class you’ll create objects that are both fun and functional to take home or share with friends and family as gifts. Discover exciting hands-on projects and then use your creativity to make them your own. An engaging new activity every day! Shannon Johnson #44724: 11/5 – 12/3 (No class on 11/26) Day: Wednesday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $50 Resident $64 Non-Resident All materials are provided for all Walters Cultural Art Center Youth Classes unless otherwise noted. Phone registration: 503-615-3485
Youth Classes – Drawing Art & Story: Winter Tales 5 – 8 years
Let’s Draw 5 – 7 years
Do you love to draw and doodle? Let the freedom and joy of drawing ignite your imagination! Express your creativity and develop an understanding of the elements that bring fantastic and unique drawings to life. Experiment with line, shape, color, texture, and shading and explore the world around you. Each session offers a new creative adventure! Alice Hill #44726: 9/22 – 10/13 Day: Monday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $45 Resident $60 Non-Resident
8 – 12 years
Whether you’re a seasoned sketchartist or a beginning doodler–this class launches you into the exciting universe of drawing! Express your creativity and develop an artistic eye for line, shape, color, texture, and shading by exploring the world around you. Learn fun and easy techniques to bring your drawings to life. Gary Sweet #44728: 10/7 – 11/4 Day: Tuesday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $55 Resident $70 Non-Resident
Do you love art and stories? Clay, pen, paint, and storytelling come together in this exciting new class! Let characters and worlds you love from favorite books and legends ignite your artistic imagination and take your creativity on a colorful storytelling journey through wonderful winter tales. Each session provides an engaging adventure for your imagination. Alice Hill #44727: 11/17 – 12/8 Day: Monday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $45 Resident $60 Non-Resident
Art & Storytelling 8 – 12 years
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Explore how art and storytelling go together as you discover new ways to bring your ideas to life and use your imagination to express your ideas visually. A new, hands-on activity each day: experiment with drawings, paintings, explore zines and more! Great for students who have a wide range of artistic interests or love stories and art and want to express their ideas in new ways while gaining skills in different art forms. Gary Sweet #44729: 11/18 – 12/9 Day: Tuesday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $45 Resident $60 Non-Resident
Register online anytime: www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters
Cartoon Drawing 8 – 12 years
Cartoon drawing brings out the best of the imagination–fun, spontaneity, and complete artistic freedom. Create delightful, colorful cartoons and characters that are uniquely your own. Learn simple techniques and tricks as you explore the infinite possibilities of cartooning. Develop drawing skills and gain confidence while bringing your characters to life. Bring your own sketchbook–soon to be filled! Alex Chiu #44731: 11/20 – 12/18 (No class on 11/27) Day: Thursday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $45 Resident $60 Non-Resident
Animation 9 – 13 years
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Using basic drawing techniques that anyone can learn, create fun and surprising characters and worlds that are uniquely your own– and then set them in motion! Explore new skills and gain confidence to create and animate images from your imagination. Discover essential skills–including character design, framing, and “tweening”–and watch your creations come to life. Please bring a sketchbook to class. Alex Chiu #44730: 10/16 – 11/13 Day: Thursday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $58 Resident $74 Non-Resident Note: Beginners welcome in all youth classes at the Walters Cultural Art Center unless otherwise noted. Returning students encouraged to build on skills from previous classes. Phone registration: 503-615-3485
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Walters Arts Education
Beginning Drawing
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Youth Classes – Writing and Music Creative Writing 8 – 12 years
If you love to read and write stories, this class is for you. Take your imagination to new places with the written word. Explore your creativity and have fun making new worlds and characters come to life. There’s no limit to what you can write or where your ideas can take you as you learn how the writing process can be enjoyable, accessible, and fun. Please bring your own pencil and notebook. Susan DeFreitas #44742: 11/13 – 12/11 (No class on 11/27) Day: Thursdays Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $36 Resident $48 Non-Resident
Walters Arts Education
Beginning Guitar
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Young Authors 8 – 12 years
Create engaging stories that come alive and get people listening! Set your imagination and creativity loose as you explore the skills that published authors use to create wonderful worlds and characters. Develop your own fantastical book to share with friends and family. Please bring your own pencil and notebook. Susan DeFreitas #44741: 10/9 – 11/6 Day: Thursdays Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $42 Resident $54 Non-Resident
12 – 15 years
Explore Music 6 – 8 years
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Get ready to have fun and make some noise in this hands-on introduction to the building blocks of music. Sing, stomp, clap, create sounds, and along the way discover how music is created. Work creatively with others, explore rhythm & melody, and discover new skills to take you far–and make music even more fun to listen to and create. Great preparation for learning a musical instrument. Austin Randle #44762: 11/18 – 12/9 Day: Tuesday Time: 3:30 – 4:15 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $32 Resident $42 Non-Resident Note: Beginners welcome in all youth classes at the Walters Cultural Art Center unless otherwise noted. Returning students encouraged to build on skills from previous classes.
Explore the basics of playing guitar as you learn strumming, rhythm, chords, & melodies in popular music. Develop musical skills to last a lifetime in a fun, supportive class environment, and begin playing music right away. Students must bring their own guitar. Austin Randle #44764: 11/18 – 12/16 Day: Tuesday Time: 4:30 – 6 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $54 Resident $68 Non-Resident
Youth Guitar 9 – 11 years
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Let your musical creativity run free in this group guitar class focusing on rhythm, agility, and expression in popular music. Begin playing songs right away as you gain tools and techniques to take your playing to the next level while having a great time and exploring guitar skills in a fun, supportive environment. Students must bring their own guitar. Austin Randle #44763: 10/7 – 11/4 Day: Tuesday Time: 4 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $54 Resident $68 Non-Resident
All materials are provided for all Walters Cultural Art Center Youth Classes unless otherwise noted.
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Youth Classes – Acting Note: Beginners welcome in all youth classes at the Walters Cultural Art Center unless otherwise noted. Returning students encouraged to build on skills from previous classes.
Storybook Theatre
Act & Sing
5 – 8 years
Bring stories to life and have fun as you create exciting characters and play empowering theatre games. Step into the shoes of an actor and explore the elements of storytelling that make great plays come to life. Discover the joy of performing while gaining confidence in your new skills. Cassie Greer #44732: 9/29 – 10/27 Day: Monday Time: 3:30 – 4:15 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $34 Resident $46 Non-Resident
9 – 12 years
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Explore foundational acting skills, set your imagination loose, and let your confidence shine. Discover approaches to acting in a variety of performance situations–plays, auditions, and more. Bring out the best in your skills as an individual actor as well as working together in an ensemble. Learn ways to bring your own creativity to characters and storytelling. Nicholas Kessler #44737: 10/2 – 10/30 Day: Thursday Time: 3:30 – 4:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $40 Resident $54 Non-Resident
Acting Fundamentals: Exploring Scenes
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9 – 12 years
Discover and expand your actor’s “toolkit” and become more confident in performance. Working on individual scenes helps you to focus and hone your skills, bring your imagination to plays and stories, discover ways of creating exciting characters, work collaboratively in an ensemble, and unlock the “clues” in scripts that make acting fun and exciting. Leave with new skills to use in future plays and performances. Cassie Greer #44734: 9/29 – 10/27 Day: Monday Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $40 Resident $54 Non-Resident
Do you love to create characters? Do you love to sing? Explore how music and acting go hand-in-hand in this exciting class focused on group singing. Musical acting is a way to bring stories and characters to life, as well as your bringing your own voice and imagination to songs. Have fun building skills, meeting new friends, and come home humming the tunes you learned on stage. Cassie Greer #44733: 11/3 – 12/1 Day: Monday Time: 3:30 – 4:15 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $34 Resident $46 Non-Resident
Acting Fundamentals: Starring Roles 9 – 12 years
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Cast yourself in the starring role with the character of your choice! Discover how actors approach big moments when their character has something so important to say that they use a monologue or speech to express themselves. Expand your acting confidence and create memorable characters with your imagination, voice, and movement–and make the character’s words your own! (Great preparation for school plays or other performance opportunities.) Cassie Greer #44736: 11/3 – 12/1 Day: Monday Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $40 Resident $54 Non-Resident
All materials are provided for all Walters Cultural Art Center Youth Classes unless otherwise noted. Register online anytime: www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters
Phone registration: 503-615-3485
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Walters Arts Education
Acting: Take the Stage!
5 – 8 years
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Adult/Teen/Family Classes – Painting & Weaving Painting in Acrylics
Beginning Watercolor
Experience an illuminating, step-by-step approach to fundamental painting skills: use of color, shading, composition and more–using photographs as inspiration. Bring images to life and learn to see the canvas through an artist’s eye. Finish class with a fantastic, completed painting to share and treasure. Supply list available at registration. Gerald Sticka #44753: 10/15–11/19 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $74 Resident $92 Non-Resident $45 Senior Resident $65 Senior Non-Resident
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at watercolor? There’s no better time than now to pick up a paint brush! Learn to play and experiment with paint as you explore your creativity and gain skills that bring your ideas and images to life. Gain confidence with exercises in brushwork, washes, color mapping and other key watercolor techniques to empower you as an artist. Each engaging class offers a springboard for inspiration and unlocks the joy of the creative process. No experience necessary! Returning students have the ability to build on skills from previous classes. Supply list available at registration. Sue Anne Seckora #44751: 10/22 – 12/3
Walters Arts Education
16 years – Adult
Fall Leaves in Watercolor 14 years – Adult
14 years – Adult
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Embrace the colors of the season and expand your skills in this fun class suited for beginners and experienced artists alike. Create paintings of fall leaves while using a variety of watercolor techniques to make dynamic textures with everyday materials like salt, plastic wrap and rubbing alcohol. Finish class with a completed painting to share and treasure. Supply list available at registration. Sue Anne Seckora #44752: 10/23 – 12/4
Bonnie Burbidge
Oil Painting Made Easy 15 years – Adult
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Experience the beauty of painting with oils without the fuss and challenges of working with traditional materials! Using water-soluble oil paints lets you forget about turpentine and cumbersome cleanup so that you can focus on stressfree creativity. Gain confidence as you experiment with composition, color strategy, paint application and more. Explore the rich hues and brilliance of this medium as you hone your skills with fun exercises designed to ignite your creativity and bring your images to life. A great class for beginners and all experience levels. Water-soluble oils provided. Additional supply list available at registration. Bonnie Burbidge #44750: 10/1 – 10/29 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:30 – 8 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $60 Resident $76 Non-Resident $38 Senior Resident $52 Senior Non-Resident
(No class on 11/27)
Day: Thursday Time: 1 – 3 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $82 Resident $96 Non-Resident $50 Senior Resident $72 Senior Non-Resident
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(No class on 11/26)
Day: Wednesday Time: 4 – 6 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $82 Resident $96 Non-Resident $50 Senior Resident $72 Senior Non-Resident
Winter Weaving Workshop
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14 years – Adult
Learn how fiber artists use images from nature or their imagination to create beautiful works of art in this new evening workshop where all experience levels are invited to explore “painting with fiber.” Discover the basics of this process, including composition, color, and texture, and get your creativity flowing. Leave class finished woven piece to share. Get weaving and have a fun “art night out.” Fiber materials provided. Additional supply list provided at registration. Alice Hill #44743: Monday, 12/15 Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $20 Resident $37 Non-Resident $14 Senior Resident $18 Senior Non-Resident Phone registration: 503-615-3485
Adult/Teen/Family Classes – Drawing & Clay Drawing Animals 14 years – Adult
Be inspired by the grace and power of the animal kingdom. Step-by-step exercises guide you through techniques designed to bring birds, fish, reptiles, mammals to life in your drawings. Gain confidence in perspective, texture, proportion, shading, and more. No experience necessary! Beginning and intermediate students welcome. Supply list available at registration. Alex Chiu #44755: 11/20 – 12/18 (No class on 11/27) Day: Thursday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $55 Resident $70 Non-Resident $35 Senior Resident $48 Senior Non-Resident
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Make usable art that you can use and enjoy at home–no experience necessary! Create your own functional dinnerware: bowls, cups, plates and more. Explore fundamental techniques related to ceramics, and let your unique style shine through. Whether you want to make some hand-made holiday gifts or are just curious about functional ceramic art, this is the class for you. Materials provided. Theresa Arrison #44749: 11/3 – 12/8 (No class on 11/24) Day: Monday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $82 Resident $96 Non-Resident $58 Senior Resident $72 Senior Non-Resident
14 years – Adult
Wheel Throwing 14 years – Adult
Explore the fundamental techniques of wheel-throwing to create everyday objects like cups and bowls, and share your creations with family and friends. No experience necessary. Returning students work on more challenging projects tailored to their experience level. Materials provided. Theresa Arrison #44747: 9/29 – 10/27 Day: Monday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $82 Resident $96 Non-Resident $58 Senior Resident $72 Senior Non-Resident
Teen/Adult art class supply lists are available at www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/ Walters
Register online anytime: www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters
Discover the fundamental concepts and techniques of drawing with a fun, step-by-step approach to the medium. Surprise yourself with your progress as you build skills in composition, perspective, character design, anatomy, proportion, values, tones and more. No experience necessary–just come prepared to set your imagination loose on the page! Returning students have the opportunity to build on skills from previous classes. Supply list available at registration. Alex Chiu #44754: 10/16 – 11/13 Day: Thursday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $62 Resident $78 Non-Resident $40 Senior Resident $55 Senior Non-Resident
Beginning/Intermediate Ceramics 14 years – Adult
Dive into the wonders of all things clay! Experiment with foundational techniques to make unique and functional ceramic art to use at home or give as gifts. Create plates, cups, bowls and more, and experiment with wheel and hand-building techniques and glaze combinations as you begin your own collection of ceramic masterpieces. No experience necessary! Supportive class environment. Returning students encouraged to work on more challenging projects tailored to experience level. Materials provided. Victoria Shaw #44746: 10/7 – 12/2 (No class on 11/11) Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $110 Resident $135 Non-Resident $72 Senior Resident $101 Senior Non-Resident Phone registration: 503-615-3485
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Walters Arts Education
Everyday Clay: Dinnerware 14 years – Adult
Intro to Drawing
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Adult/Teen/Family Classes – Writing, Music & Dance Beginning Poetry 16 years – Adult
Beginning/Intermediate Rock Guitar
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“Always be a poet, even in prose.” –Baudelaire Explore the essentials of poetry through engaging writing prompts and exercises to bring your imagination to the page. It is easy for writers (including fiction writers) at every level to dive in and begin creating poems right away using empowering approaches to creating poems and learn how sound, rhythm, imagery, and line make words come alive. Leave with poems to share and treasure. Bring a pencil/pen and notebook. Susan DeFreitas #44757: 11/13–12/11
(No class on 11/27)
Day: Thursday Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $36 Resident $50 Non-Resident $24 Senior Resident $32 Senior Non-Resident
Walters Arts Education
Beginning Hula 14 years – Adult
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Explore the movement, language, music, and culture behind this beginner-friendly dance form. Amaze yourself with all you learn in one session. No experience–or shoes–necessary. A fantastic, hands-on way to learn about Hawaiian history and culture. This supportive class environment is open to men and women alike. Bring your sense of adventure and travel to the islands without leaving the Walters! Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Lisa Chang #44745: 10/20 – 11/17 Day: Monday Time: 6:30 – 8 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $52 Resident $66 Non-Resident $35 Senior Resident $48 Senior Non-Resident
14 years – Adult
Intro to Life Writing
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16 years – Adult
“I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking . . .” –Joan Didion Use engaging writing prompts and exercises to bring your imagination and unique experiences to the page. This beginning class makes it easy for anyone and everyone to express their thoughts and memories on the page, regardless of experience. Discover empowering approaches to life writing, from memory and images, as well as techniques to make words and images come alive. Supportive class environment. Bring a pencil/pen and notebook. Susan DeFreitas #44756: 10/9–11/6 Day: Thursday Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $40 Resident $54 Non-Resident $24 Senior Resident $33 Senior Non-Resident
Play favorite rock songs right away in this introductory class. Surprise yourself by how far you go in one class. Free your creativity and gain the tools and techniques to play with confidence and ease. Appropriate for beginners as well as those with intermediate experience. All that is required is a love of rock and roll and a willingness to dive in to this no-fear approach to the guitar. Returning students work on new skills and songs. Students must bring their own guitar. Austin Randle #44765: 10/7 – 11/4 Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30 – 8 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $60 Resident $76 Non-Resident $37 Senior Resident $51 Senior Non-Resident
Beginning Guitar: Fundamentals 16 years – Adult
Learn an instrument you can take anywhere. Get the basics of playing guitar (acoustic and bass) and learn the fundamentals of strumming, rhythm, chords and melody. Walk away from the first class with new music to share. Gain tools and techniques to play with confidence and ease. Appropriate for beginner and intermediate students. Returning students work on new skills and songs. Students must bring their own instrument (acoustic or bass guitar). Joe Aloia #44744: 11/18 – 12/16
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Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30 – 8 pm Place: Cultural Arts Center Fee: $60 Resident $76 Non-Resident $37 Senior Resident $51 Senior Non-Resident Phone registration: 503-615-3485
Open Studio at the Walters: Explore your Claytivity Flex your creativity with independent studio time! A time to work independently on personal projects in the clay studio and wheel room–with a plethora of tools and glazes at your disposal! Meet new people, explore new skills, and pursue your individual interests with this self-guided time in the studio. The Walters Cultural Arts Center provides this opportunity for current and previous students to allow them time, space, and resources to practice techniques, deepen their craft, and to encourage personal enrichment. Maximum of 15 people Additional: Bags of clay available for purchase at the WCAC. For more information call: 503-615-3494 Note: Youth under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Open Studio is open to students who have previously taken, or are currently enrolled in a Walters ceramics class. Clay and Open Studio Guidelines brochure available at the front desk. By signing up for Open Studio you are agreeing to the guidelines outlined in the brochure for studio use. Passes expire at the end of each term and are available for purchase at the Walters Cultural Arts Center.
Day: Time: Place:
Wednesdays (subject to change during closures) 5:30 – 8:30 pm Cultural Arts Center Studio B30 & B40 Fee: $10 Single session pass $36 Four session pass (only $9/session) $48 Six session pass (only $8/session) $56 Eight session pass (only $7/session) Note: With our flexible pass card, sessions do not need to be used concurrently. However, all passes expire at the end of the term: 12/17/14.
Creative Arts Classes at the Hillsboro Community Senior Center ! Discover your inner actor with NEW Readers Theater! No sets, props, costumes, or memorized lines–just your voice and expression to bring a script to life. Read with others, ignite your imagination, and discover a skill set that is applicable to a variety of situations in acting and life. Discover ways to bring your insights and imagination to a variety of scenes, leaving you entertained and engaged. Learn techniques actors use when they first read a script and begin rehearsing and experience the joy of working together as an ensemble. Materials provided. Nicholas Kessler #44760: 10/8 – 11/5 Day: Wednesday Time: 2:45 – 4:30 pm Place: Community Senior Center Fee: $48 Resident $60 Non-Resident
Watercolor Bold and Free!
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Bring your paintbrushes and a sense of adventure! Explore the special and freeing medium of watercolor in this class for beginning and experienced painters alike. Try out new techniques in a fun, no-pressure environment and give your creativity free reign. Experiment with color, brushwork and ink. Engaging exercises offer a springboard for inspiration and the opportunity to let your imagination –and the paint itself–take you to bold new places! Materials provided. Bonnie Burbidge #44758: 10/2 – 10/30 Day: Thursday Time: 10 – 11:30 am Place: Community Senior Center $35 Senior Resident $44 Senior Non-Resident
Register online anytime: www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters
Create with Color
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Color is key in determining whether images leap off the paper or leave you re-mixing your paints endlessly and scratching your head. In this fun and enlightening two-day workshop, learn easy ways to use color for maximum impact and enjoyment. Topics explored include the difference between warm and cool colors, the ways colors interact, taking cues and hues from nature, and working with your favorite shades. Discover new ways of using color that unlock potential in your art, support you in other classes and creative pursuits, and make the painting process exciting and empowering. Grab a paint brush and get ready to be inspired! Materials provided. Bonnie Burbidge #44759: 11/13 & 11/20 (Two-day workshop) Day: Thursday Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am Place: Community Senior Center $24 Senior Resident $30 Senior Non-Resident
Phone registration: 503-615-3485
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Walters Arts Education
Beginning Readers Theatre
Bird Child Travels Through History Shute Park Library Mural by Angelina Marino-Heidel Sunlight streams through the tree trunks, flooding the newly renovated Shute Park Branch Library with the filtered light of a forest. Bright colors and a tumble of mythical images draw your eye to a vibrant new mural by Angelina Marino-Heidel created specifically for the children’s reading area. Bird Child Travels Through History depicts a child in feathered cape on a journey through time and space. Pine needles, echoing the forest outside and the leaf patterns in the library
windows, create a backdrop for images from petroglyphs, cave paintings, mythology and dance from around the world. Astute observers will find She Who Watches, a beloved Native American image that is incised into the stone of the Columbia Gorge. Marino’s mural can be appreciated on many levels. The images from different cultures are a treasure hunt for research; the colors and patterns excite the imagination, and the child’s launch into flight is emotionally uplifting. Marino was a particularly fitting choice for the library because she illustrates books, often collaborating with poets. Her latest, Everyone Out Here Knows: A Big Foot Tale, features text by longtime Oregon Poet Laureate William Stafford, and was published in conjunction with Stafford’s centennial commemoration. With a vivacious and exuberant spirit, Angelina Marino-Heidel brings vivid colors and expressive designs to her work in paint, glass fused to copper, pastels, sculpture and murals that can be seen in Beaverton, Astoria and many
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neighborhoods of Portland. Marino designs the pieces in her home studio, and then paints the panels outdoors in her Portland garden. Her husband Joel Heidel, a sculptor and painter, is her frequent collaborator and kindly, supportive presence. Hillary Ostlund, Shute Park Branch Librarian, is thrilled with the addition of the mural to the new library. “The bird child depicted in Angelina’s mural is like a reading child experiencing the library: a place where imagination takes flight into the wonderful world of reading, exploration, and creativity! We love that you can experience the mural up close and find all the little pieces that complete the whole picture, but also feel the colors, warmth, and vibrancy from the other side of the library while browsing for reading material. The mural has added such liveliness to the library and we look forward to talking with patrons about their impressions over the years to come.”
Donation Honors a Career Dedicated to Libraries When the renovated Shute Park Branch Library reopened in March, 2014, retired librarian Donna Selle was there to celebrate yet another achievement of Library Director Mike Smith. Smith began his career as librarian in Forest Grove and helped plan the move to its current site. He managed the creation of an integrated library computer network connecting all the public libraries in Washington County. In 1997, he joined the Hillsboro Public Library and was instrumental in the planning and purchasing of the main library facility, the recent opening of the second floor of the library, and in the extensive renovation of the Shute Park Branch Library. Donna Selle was the first Washington County Cooperative Library Services manager, and Mike Smith’s supervisor. At the library dedication, she spotted the blank wall in the new children’s area and was inspired to donate artwork that would honor Smith’s contribution to libraries. Mike Smith was happy to take a break from his recent retirement to rejoin his colleagues for the dedication of the mural in his honor. “I found the mural especially moving. The theme I pick up is the progression of a character, from crawling to flight, from ignorance to knowledge. For me, that is experience of literacy and the purpose of the Library. It is a great honor to have my name associated with this work and with the Shute Park Library.”
Photos by Rick Paulson Photography
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Right Brain Initiative Inspires Hillsboro Students and Teachers Last year, 5th and 6th graders at Jackson Elementary in Hillsboro learned to create biographies in an engaging manner using digital media. Teaching artists Michelle Swinehart and Katie Basile from The Right Brain Initiative taught them to do oral interviews with school staff , such as the school nurse or a favorite teacher. The students then filmed additional shots from interesting angles, to edit together their own documentary film. The students learned interview skills, videography skills, and editing, as well as teamwork and collaboration skills. With employers increasingly looking for people who can devise creative solutions while school art programs have faced years of cuts, Right Brain is one part of the solution to fill the gap. The Right Brain Initiative is a K – 8 grade arts education program that integrates arts experiences into the students’ core –curriculum through hands on lessons for the students from professional teaching artists, as well Photos by Rick Paulson Photography
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as providing professional development in arts integration to teachers. Right Brain places professional artists in schools to work with teachers to develop creative approaches to teaching the core curriculum. Instead of simply teaching art, the artists use dance to teach math, collage to teach science, videography to teach literary arts, and print making to teach history. The Right Brain Initiative began in 2008 and has grown quickly, serving over 13,000 students last year. Now in 7 Hillsboro Schools, the goal is for Right Brain to someday reach every K – 8 student in the metropolitan area. For now, with limited funding, the emphasis is on expanding to Title 1 schools first, in order to serve the children most in need of arts education opportunities. According to Superintendent of Hillsboro School District Mike Scott, “The Right Brain Initiative has been an excellent partner for the Hillsboro
School District—allowing us to provide a sustainable, high-quality program that infuses the arts into core curriculum for thousands of our students.” At W.L. Henry Elementary School, a Title 1 School in Hillsboro, students in the 5th grade embarked on a Right Brain project to learn about the Declaration of Independence, colonization, and cultural perspective through print making. Classroom teachers Shelley Panayiotou and Benjamin Fong had their students contemplate the cultural climate of this period of history and through an essay explore whether or not the Declaration of Independence‘s famous proclamation that “All men are created equal” would have applied to them in the skin they are in. In a school with a Hispanic population of 81 percent, the students’ perspectives were moving and thought-provoking. The children then worked with Right Brain artist, Caitlin Shelman to use printmaking to create self portraits. Shelman
HACC Fall 2014 Workshop Series Seven Business Principles for Artists Jackie B. Peterson Thursday, October 23 | 4 – 6 pm | $25 | Course # 44889
combined excerpts from their essays with their finished self-portraits and bordered them all with the Declaration of Independence in Spanish and English to create a stunning permanent installation in the school library. Marna Stalcup of Right Brain Initiative says, “Right Brain helps teachers and artists work together to identify powerful curricular connections between the arts and other subjects. Arts integration engages children in a creative process that ultimately transforms learning.” To learn more about the Right Brain Initiative, visit TheRightBrainInitative.org.
Learn strategies for self-employed artists including how to develop your niche and market your unique value. Join us for this two hour interactive workshop designed to provide artists and creative entrepreneurs with the tools necessary to succeed. Additionally, attendees will receive a workbook with exercises to help them apply the seven principles to their individual careers. Jackie has worked with small businesses and entrepreneurs for over 30 years. She was named one of the most powerful 100 people in the Northwest and recently won the Portland Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious President Award in recognition of her years working on behalf of the small business community.
All Things Audience Development Paul Stavish Wednesday, November 19 | 4 – 6 pm | $25 | Course # 44890 For arts organizations and individual artists alike, this workshop will guide you through the process of creating strategies aimed at building an audience for your art. We will uncover ways to identify your prospective audience, and then develop strategies to invite and engage them. We’ll also look at the tools you have at your disposal in tandem with the current technological marketing space, and how to utilize them so that you’re getting the most return for your effort. Paul Stavish is an arts marketer who has worked with two of the major arts organizations in the Portland Metropolitan area. At Oregon Ballet Theatre, Paul held the title of Audience and Business Development Manager, raising promotion and group sale revenues by 40% in one season, and helping the organization achieve their 2012-2013 earned revenue goal in just six months. At Portland Center Stage, Paul works in a newly formed Patron Services department, whose core goal is to drive revenue while simultaneously increasing patron loyalty.
Arts & Culture Leadership Forum Wednesday November 5, 2014 5:30 – 8 pm The Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council invites you to the Arts & Culture Leadership Forum at the Walters Cultural Arts Center. This yearly networking and brainstorming event gives leaders of local and regional organizations the chance to get together faceto-face and engage in valuable dialogue about the issues that we all face as a community of artists, arts lovers and arts advocates. The evening includes plenty of time for networking with organizations large and small, new and old, from all across the county and region. If you are a leader of an arts organization, or if you simply wish to be a leading voice in the Hillsboro arts community, we would love to see you at this event. There is no admission fee, but your RSVP is requested to hacc@hillsboro-oregon.gov. To learn more about this event or other networking, professional development and technical assistance programs by the HACC, visit hillsboroarts.org.
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2014-15 Hillsboro Community Arts & Culture Grants Awarded Every year, the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council (HACC) awards grants to local organizations that provide cultural programming to the Hillsboro area. Since its inception in 2008, the Community Arts & Culture Grant program has provided over $162,000 in funding to the local arts and culture community. This year, the HACC is proud to announce that eleven arts and culture organizations have been awarded a total of nearly $28,000 in grant funding—more than ever before. These grants will not only support arts and culture programs, but will also help local groups to grow as organizations, to provide new and exciting programs for our community. The organizations that have received this year’s grant awards include: • Bag&Baggage Productions in support of their Professional Youth Development Project which will provide 12 students from Hillsboro High Schools the opportunity for paid work with B&B’s professional actors and production staff on a powerful new production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible in September 2014. • Centro Cultural de Washington County in support of its Leadership Education Arts Partnership (LEAP) intensive arts education program, serving 30 Latino youth afterschool and during the summer with arts education. • HART Theatre in support of the creation of four artistic banners that will hang on the exterior of the theatre. The banners will be designed by an artist and then painted collaboratively by community members at the Hillsboro Farmers’ Market. • Hillsboro Historical Society in support of the program at the 5th Annual Time Traveler’s Ball. This festival brings together costumed revelers from all time periods— past, present, and future for a variety of period dances.
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• Ka’ana ‘Ike A Ka ‘Ohana Foundation (KIAKO) in support of the purchase of ukuleles for Ho’omoana, Hawaiian Summer Immersion Camp, for grade school children. The ukuleles will then be loaned to Hillsboro School District music program during the school year. • Masque Alfresco in support of free, outdoor performances of Moliere’s The Would-be Gentlemen at the Hillsboro Civic Center Plaza in August 2014. • Oregon Chorale in support of a March 2015 performance of Bach’s challenging masterpiece, Mass in B Minor. • Oregon Symphony Association in support of 12 interactive Kinderkonzerts for K – 2 students at Lincoln Elementary during the 2014-15 school year as well as students in grades 3 – 6 attending a concert at the Schnitzer Concert Hall. • RASIKA in support of “Incredible India,” a two-day cultural event hosted at the Washington County Museum. This free event will feature live music, dances, and arts and crafts showcasing the culture and traditions of India. • Tears of Joy Theatre in support of a full school puppet performances of Raven Stories and 4 classroom workshops at 3 Title I schools in Hillsboro. • Teatro Milagro in support of an educational summer arts program that promotes physical activity. Performances of Milagro’s bilingual play, Suenos de Futbol (Dreams of Soccer) are paired with post show workshops that combine physical and mental exercise with theatre infused soccer activities. To learn more about the HACC Community Arts & Culture Grants program or about our 2014-15 grantees, visit hillsboroarts.org. Our 2015-2016 grant cycle opens January 2, 2015.
Your Event’s Perfect Location:
Downtown Hillsboro’s Premier Venue for Weddings & Special Events Let the timeless beauty of the Walters Cultural Arts Center infuse your special gathering with the spirit of art, culture and community. With its classic red-stone architecture, stained glass features, custom woodwork ceiling arches, concertquality sound system, and fine art gallery, the Walters is one of the west side’s most treasured sites for weddings, parties, meetings, fundraisers and other special events. The theatre, gallery, classrooms and outdoor locations provide a variety of amenable and affordable options, whether you have 20 or 200 guests. Located in the heart of Hillsboro’s historic downtown, this former church is a bustling nexus of cultural activity. Our facility is open Monday through Friday, with private rentals available on Saturday & Sunday. The Walters is centrally located with easy access to Portland, Washington County wine country, and the Oregon Coast. Our experienced and friendly staff will be happy to answer your questions and assist you through our rental process. Whether you’re planning for your wedding day, preparing for an upcoming business luncheon, or hosting a nonprofit fundraiser, your cultural arts center is the perfect venue for your special event!
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” –Winston Churchill
Call 503-615-3485 or visit www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters for more information or to set-up an appointment to discuss your upcoming event.
2014-15 WALTERS CONCERT SEASON Classical, Folk, Jazz, Americana, Country, Opera, Modern Dance & More...
Oct 10 TONI LINCOLN: An Evening of Jazz
featuring Tom Grant | Jazz | $15/$20
Oct 17 PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT
Modern/Classical | $15/$20
Portland Cello Project
Nov 7 CARLENE CARTER Country | $22/$26 Dec 12 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SUMMIT
20th Anniversary | Fingerstyle Guitar | $15/$20
Toni Lincoln
Dec 19
OREGON MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA Classical Bluegrass
Mar 20
MISTY MAMAS Bluegrass/Americana
Jan 30
CRAIG CAROTHERS Singer/Songwriter
Apr 10
CHRIS SMITHER Singer/Songwriter
Feb 7
BARBER OF SEVILLE (Matinee) Opera
Apr 18
ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE & SHAKESPEARE (Matinee) | Theatre
Feb 27
SHOOK TWINS Folk/Americana
May 1
OREGON MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA Classical Bluegrass
Mar 13
BODYVOX-2 Modern Dance
May 15
ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS Celtic
To Purchase Tickets Call: 503-615-3485 | Online: www.brownpapertickets.com Walk-up: 527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Carlene Carter
Craig Carothers
For complete information, visit www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Walters
Concert concessions available from Earth Oven Pizza
With thanks to our sponsors: Larkspur Landing and Claeys Catering