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Art Classes and Workshops

Join us for workshops and classes at our locations in the MakerSpace at the Auburn community and Event Center, as well as our new Postmark Center for the Arts in downtown Auburn, opening in September 2023!

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Upcoming Classes


5:30PM - 7:00PM

Marketing for Artists - 57840

Postmark Center for the Arts: 20 Aubrun Ave

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Led by Artist Trust's program team, this workshop provides an overview of marketing for artists of all disciplines. You'll learn tips and best practices for websites, social media, press releases, and networking, and leave with the basic tools and knowledge necessary to build new audiences for your work. TAKEAWAYS: Basic social media guidelines and strategies, overview of press releases and examples, knowledge of building and maintaining a press list, and strategies for productive marketing materials.
Ages: 16+
Fee: $15Artist Trust Logo Instructor: Artist Trust
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 5:30-7:00PM
@ The Postmark Center for the Arts.

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3:30PM - 4:30PM

Creative Writing for Teens - 58102

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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Creative WritingDevelop your storytelling skills as we learn about creating exciting plots, interesting characters and rich dialogue. We will learn how to use literary devices and emotive language to help readers picture what is happening and feel what characters are feeling. We will practice several genres of writing including fantasy, biography, science and historical fiction and poetry forms. Come join us for a good time of writing and sharing!

Ages: 12 - 19 years
Fee: $10/$12 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Katrinna Fischer
Date: January 11 - February 1, 2024 | 3:30-4:30PM 
@ The Postmark Center for the Arts.

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10:00AM - 12:00PM

Artist Open Studio

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by the Postmark for our Artist Open Studio! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration
: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

5:30PM - 7:30PM

Beginning Drawing 1: The Figure's Proportions - 58073

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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Figure Drawing

In this drawing class, learn how to construct the body using simple shapes and proper proportions! This crash-course session will focus on simple size and armature to lay out the foundations of the body's shape. All skill levels are welcome to take this class, bring your own paper and drawing implements. Take the next class, "the body's form" to expand upon the skills learned in this lesson!

Ages: 12+, Mixed
Fee: $16/$20 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Amanda Jenkinson
Date: Thursday,  January 18, 2024 | 5:30-7:30PM
@ The Postmark Center for the Arts.

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10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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Gongbi Painting

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

 

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie

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10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our new Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Artist Open Studio

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by the Postmark for our Artist Open Studio! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration
: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Register Now!

Gongbi Painting

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

 

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie

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10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our new Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Artist Open Studio

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by the Postmark for our Artist Open Studio! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration
: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

6:00PM - 6:50PM

Ukelele for Adults - 58116

Postmark Center for the Arts

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Ukulele is a fantastic intro instrument! It’s a wonderful option for anyone wanting to have some fun making music. In this class you can expect to learn the basics of the ukulele, some popular songs, chord reading, and how to play as a group. Students should plan to bring their own ukulele (soprano or concert size) if possible. All course materials will be provided during classes.

Ages: 18+, Mixed
Fee: $70/$88 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Allison Preisinger
Date: January 31 - March 13, 2024 | 6:00-6:50PM
@ The Postmark Center for the Arts.

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5:30PM - 7:30PM

Beginning Drawing 2: The Body's Form - 58099

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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Figure Drawing

In this drawing class, we will form the body around an armature and learn to construct the shape of skin and muscle. This crash-course lesson will strengthen your skills in posing and the shape of the body. Recommended to take "The body's proportion" as a precursor to this class, but not required. Bring your own paper and drawing implements.

Ages: 12+, Mixed
Fee: $16/$20 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Amanda Jenkinson 
Date: Thursday,  February 1, 2024 | 5:30-7:30PM 
@ The Postmark Center for the Arts.

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10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Register Now!

Gongbi Painting

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

 

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie

Register Now!
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our new Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Artist Open Studio

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by the Postmark for our Artist Open Studio! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration
: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Block Print Valentines - 58076

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Are you looking for an evening of creativity with one of our expert crafters? Perfect for mother-child bonding, a girls night out, troop outing, or family/friend time. You'll work on a fun creative valentine card making project! Learn how to carve, ink, and print from soft linoleum blocks and create beautiful one-of-a-kind valentines to give to those you love! Great for beginners as well as seasoned crafters.

Ages: 12+
Fee: 
$20/$25 Resident/Non-Res
 Instructor: Allison Hyde
Date: Thursday,  February 8, 2024 | 5:00-7:00PM 
@ The Postmark Center for the Arts.

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10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Register Now!

Gongbi Painting

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

 

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie

Register Now!
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our new Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Artist Open Studio

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by the Postmark for our Artist Open Studio! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration
: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Register Now!

Gongbi Painting

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

 

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie

Register Now!
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our new Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Artist Open Studio

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by the Postmark for our Artist Open Studio! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration
: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Register Now!

Gongbi Painting

Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting, or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

 

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Amy Sie

Register Now!
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Drawing

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by for our new Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in to draw from a still life or the gallery. Stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes. Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. There will be on-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Artist Open Studio

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Come stop by the Postmark for our Artist Open Studio! Join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather... you can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! All are welcome.

Ages: 18+
Registration
: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff