Village Gallery of Arts offers classes and workshops for children, teens and adults in a variety of media and styles.  They are held in our classroom next to the gallery or online via Zoom.

Our classes are offered to the public, however gallery membership includes a discounted rate for ongoing classes.

Is the class you wanted full?  If you would like to be contacted in the event of a cancellation, please email education@villagegalleryarts.org to be placed on a wait list.  You will be contacted in the event of an opening or if the teacher adds an additional section. Please include your name, the class title & your contact information.

Upcoming Classes

“Clay Sunday” Open Studio-Rose Rutherford-Ha

Village Gallery of Art 1060 NW Saltzman Road,, Portland, OR, United States

Rose Rutherford-Ha “Clay Sunday” (A ceramics open studio) Date: First Sunday of each Month Time: 1-3 Cost: $20/hour Supplies fee: $10 Level: All Ages Limit:12 Supplies: Clay and all supplies […]

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Children’s Art Classes for December

Village Gallery of Art 1060 NW Saltzman Road,, Portland, OR, United States

Children’s Art Classes for December Ages 7-11 Instructor:  VGA Instructional Team Dates:  December 5, 12, 19 Time:  Thursdays, 3:45 – 5:15 Cost: $52.50 Frequency of Class: 3 Max number of students: 8 […]

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Introduction to Watercolor Painting—Susan Pfahl

Village Gallery of Art 1060 NW Saltzman Road,, Portland, OR, United States

Introduction to Watercolor Painting—Susan Pfahl January 7, 14, 21, & 28 (Tuesdays) 7:00-9:30pm 4 sessions, 2.5 hours each $120 Members, $140 Non-members Minimum 1, Maximum 8 Watercolor for beginners. Each […]

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ZOOM CLASS Acrylic Hydrangea-Jean Anderson

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Jean Anderson – Zoom Class    Acrylic Hydrangea Date: Wednesday January 8, 2025 Time: 9AM-12AM Frequency of Class: 1 Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members Class Size: 2 minimum / 8 maximum […]

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Children’s Art Classes for January 2025

Village Gallery of Art 1060 NW Saltzman Road,, Portland, OR, United States

Children’s Art Classes for January 2025 Ages 7-11 Instructor:  VGA Instructional Team Dates:  January 9, 16, 23, 30 Time:  Thursdays, 3:45 – 5:15 Cost: $70 Frequency of Class : 4 Minimum number […]

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Beginning Doorknob Basket -Diane Shingledecker

Village Gallery of Art 1060 NW Saltzman Road,, Portland, OR, United States

Diane Shingledecker – Beginning Doorknob Basket Teen/Adult Class 1 Saturday, Jan. 11th 10 am – 4 pm (1 hour break for lunch at noon) 1 session, 5 hours Cost:  $60 […]

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Cancellation policies:

  • Classes canceled by the instructor or the Village Gallery of Arts are fully refunded.
  • Student initiated cancellations are partially refunded if requested more than a week prior to the date of the first class. All cancellations are subject to a $25 administrative fee. Within 7 days of the class there are no refunds.

Videos & Tutorials

Debbie Teeter’s Cubist Drawing Demonstration

Debbie Teeter’s demonstration on how to doodle

Pinch Pots and Beyond with Teresa Vaughan

Become an Instructor

Would you like to teach a class at the Village Gallery of Arts?

We are interested in hearing your ideas for classes!

Beginning, Intermediate and/or Advanced Oils, Pastels, Watercolor, Acrylics, Collage, Print Making, Book Arts, Arts & Crafts projects or suggest one of your own.

  • We are open to classes designed for students of all ages and levels of experience.
  • Previous art instruction experience or academic art credentials are preferred but not required.
  • Design your own on-line course or in-person class (in-person classes limited to 8 students due to pandemic protocols for safe social distancing).

E-mail your class proposal and images of your work to the classroom scheduler for consideration.

Teaching at VGA

W-9 Forms

Instructor Guidelines

Online Instructor Process

Independent Contractor Form

Instructor Payment Policy