This section does not yet include our complete list of RAA teachers or classes, which is still in development.  If you are interested in pursuing mentoring, classes or learning more about the work of any of our artists in visual media or the other arts, you may go to our Members page and contact them directly.

If you are a member and would like to be listed here for any of your artistic, musical or theatrical events or classes, please contact Elizabeth Madrigal via email at: ridgefieldartassociation@gmail.com

Art Teachers & Mentors:

Pat Laird, 360-687-4051 Watercolor & Mixed Media Beginner level and up.  Please call or email for dates and times of up-coming workshops.
E-mail: LairdPal@yahoo.com

Jean O'Neil, 360-828-1979, Educators' Workshops & Private Lessons in acrylics, pastels, ceramics, drawing, mixed media 
Website: http://www.jeanoneil.com
E-mail:  jeanoneil58@yahoo.com
Teachers & Classes
Create with Jean: Explore the possibilities of the Creative Arts. Jean O’Neil offers private instruction and guidance in a variety of techniques & projects including: watercolor, pencil, acrylic, collage, stamping, and mixed media.  Jean is a certified art teacher experienced in all media with K-12 students, adult education, college portfolio preparation, and senior artists.  She brings that knowledge to this private studio time. If you are looking for a challenge, an artistic outlet or just moment of creative escape; Create with Jean provides an open & encouraging atmosphere for individuals with all levels of experience. 

Kelly Otis, 360-263-2405
E-mail:  kellyotis@tds.net
    Basic fused glass class - Students will make a pendant and earring set, and a photo frame.  Supplies included, 6 hours, class includes coffee/doughnuts 
and lunch - $85
    Intermediate fused glass class - Students will make a round bowl and a candle holder.  Supplies included, 6 hours, class includes coffee/doughnuts and lunch - $85  
    Fine silver jewelry class - Students will make a pendant that incorporates fused glass.  Supplies included, 3 hours - $85   

Pickled Heron Gallery presents:

      DJ Garrity will present a stone sculpture workshop beginning Friday, February 12 (5:30-9:30) and Saturday/Sunday, February 13 & 14^th (9:00-4:30), 2010.  The Artist, who served three tours of duty as Sculptor-In-Residence at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, has established an international reputation with his innovative programs.  The workshop is accredited by Augustana College for professional development, graduate or undergraduate credits. No previous experience is required and artists, art students and educators will receive a 15% reduction on the workshop fee of $235, which includes materials and use of tools.  Space is limited. Register by contacting A Pickled Heron Gallery at 360-887-2295.  For more information concerning the work of DJ Garrity, please visit www.djgarrity.com 

     Paul Joseph Lucas, Award winning artist, who will teach "Landscape Painting in Oil", a 20 hour class dring the year.  Workshops will be held on the following: "Color in Oil" and "Oil Painting Techniques"  Contact Kay Stringfellow at 360-887-2295 to register!  For additional information, the Pickled Heron website is:  www.PickledHeron.com

     Peggy Kopkie, 360-687-1182 Oil, watercolor, drawing
      www.PickledHeron.com  E-mail: pkopkie@aol.com

    Nicole Mongrain, Wednesday Drawing & Painting for Kids & Teens  Click to enlarge the image below for class times, visit the website www.PickledHeron.com or call Kay Stringfellow at 360-887-2295 to register.

Art Camps for Children and Adults:

Mosaic Arts Alliance, Owner & Operator of the Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver, Washington, www.sixthstreetgallery.com/   The MAA's innovative operation of the gallery includes offering art classes for all ages and vacation and summer camps at the studio throughout the year.