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Art Classes and Workshops

Join us for workshops and classes at Postmark Center for the Arts, as well as the MakerSpace at the Auburn Community and Event Center!

Are you a returning student or visitor? Take our Postmark Center for the Arts Feedback Survey and let us know how we're doing!

Interested in teaching a class at the Postmark? View our Calls to Artists webpage.
Questions?  Call: 253-931-5100


Upcoming Classes


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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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


12:00PM - 12:04PM

Second Saturdays

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Brian Lane PrintmakingCome by Postmark Center for the Arts this Second Saturday for free arts & crafts! 

• Guest Artist Brian Lane: For this Second Saturday, we're excited to have artist Brian Lane host a Printmaking activity! Drop in at any time 12-4pm to join in on fun mix-and-match animal and Halloween monster creations, and take home your own unique print!

Ages: ALL
FREE

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! 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! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

5:00PM - 6:30PM

Charcuterie Design

Postmark Center for the Arts |20 Auburn Ave

Charcuterie DesignHoliday parties are right around the corner, get prepared with this charcuterie design class taught by Tara Trujillo! Students will be provided with all the ingredients and tools to complete a stunning & delicious snack board. All participants will build a charcuterie board to enjoy at the end of class or take home to share with loved ones!

Ages: 15+
Fee: $35/$44 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Tara Trujillo

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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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


12:00PM - 4:00PM

Ceramic Hand Building

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Ceramic Hand BuildingLearn to make your own ceramic vessel using different hand-building techniques! Class will start with a demonstration on hand-building, and you will then be provided materials to create your own vessel, be it a small mug, cup, or dish. It will then be glazed and fired for you. Requires pick-up of artwork at Postmark Center for the Arts in the days following the class.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $65/$82 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: John Harris

Register now!

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! 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! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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


10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! 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! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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


10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! 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! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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


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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! 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! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Pie Decorating

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Pie DecoratingWant to impress your family or friends with a beautiful pie this season? Join local baker and business owner Oksana Lusnikova and learn how to make and decorate beautiful pies! Each student will leave with basic knowledge of how to make pie dough, fillings, and decorate pies, and will take home one delicious full-size pie. 

Ages: 15+
Fee: $55/$69 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Oksana Lusnikova

Register now!

5:00PM - 7:00PM

...A Familiar Taste | Cooking Demonstration

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

A Familiar Taste

Visit Postmark Center for the Arts for a special cooking demonstration as part of our current exhibition, ...A Familiar Taste.

Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 5-7PM
Ages: ALL 
Fee: FREE

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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


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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! 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! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Block Print Holiday Cards

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Holiday CardsIn this family-friendly class you will learn how to transfer an image to a linoleum block, carve the block, and print your own handmade holiday cards! Get into the festive spirit and maybe start a new tradition by trying this simple and fun printing process. All materials for this class will be provided. If you want to print on more unique papers or make more than ten cards, please purchase and bring with you packs of blank 5" × 7" cards and matching envelopes.

Ages: 14+
Fee: $20/$25 Resident/Non-Res 
Instructor: Allison Hyde

Register now!

5:00PM - 6:30PM

...A Familiar Taste | Curator and Artist Talk

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

VA Familiar Tasteisit Postmark Center for the Arts for a curator and artist talk as part of our current exhibition, ...A Familiar Taste.

Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 5-6:30PM
Ages: ALL  
Fee: FREE

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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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


10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! 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! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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


10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! 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! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

5:00PM - 6:30PM

Cookie Decorating

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Cookie DecoratingHave you ever wondered how bakers create showstopping cookie designs? Join Postmark Center for the Arts for an evening with Tara Trujillo and learn how to flood, pipe and decorate sugar cookies! Each student will leave with basic knowledge of how to create cookie masterpieces using Royal Icing. Participants will get dozen cookies, 3 icing colors and assorted sprinkles.

Ages: 15+
Fee: $40/$50 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Tara Trujillo

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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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


10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! 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! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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


12:00PM - 4:00PM

Second Saturdays

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

Tim Get into the holiday spirit at Postmark this Second Saturday! Join us for live music, crafts, and art viewing!

Free Winter Postmark Crafts 12:00-4:00PM

Ted Vigil Performance 2:00-2:45PM: Step into the holidays with Ted Vigil! Vigil is a singer, songwriter and a tribute artist. He was born in Seattle and raised in the Olympia area. He has been performing from the age of ten throughout school in concert, symphonic and jazz bands developing his talents as a drummer and singer. Listen to his unique line up of holiday and winter classics! 

Ages: ALL
FREE
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Make & Mingle

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

AOLStop by the Postmark for our Make & Mingle session! 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! Intended for ages 18+.

Ages: 15+
Fee: FREE
Instructor: Postmark Staff

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: 15+
Registration: $0
Instructor: Postmark Staff

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie

Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave

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 for watercolor painting. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. 

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