Florence Regional Arts Alliance

06/14/2026

So many wonderful new classes in June!

Learn Loom Bead Weaving with Kassy Keppol. She will teach you the basics using larger beads working toward smaller beads to create bookmarks, belts and other exciting projects. All materials included.

Fridays – June 19 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM and then July 26, July 10 and 17 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the FRAA Creative Center, 1458 1st Street.

Cost: $40 FRAA Members | $50 Non-members for all 4 weeks.

Register in person at FRAA Art Gallery (120 Maple Street) , by phone (541-997-4435), or online (https://fraaoregon.org/classes/). Payment is required at registration.

06/12/2026

We are so excited to have a quite full 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) Art Gallery, 120 Maple Street, June 13, from 3:00-5:00 pm.

One special feature of the event is a youth art fundraiser benefiting the Oregon Coast Humane Society (OCHS). As part of the school project, elementary and high school students created small paintings of animals that will be available for purchase at FRAA for $15 each. In addition, a wonderful FRAA artist has created greeting cards featuring their artwork, which will also be on sale. Proceeds from all sales will benefit OCHS.

To help celebrate, OCHS will be joining us with some of their pets.

We are also happy to feature Maggie Bagon, a fiber artist, who will showcase her hand spun wool and beautiful scarfs, hats and more.

Join us for an afternoon of art, creativity, community and pets! Come meet Maggie, support our student artists, and visit with OCHS and their pets on Saturday, June 13, 3:00-5:00 pm, at FRAA Art Gallery.

06/10/2026

The second Let it Flow class by Peggy Ross us Let it Flow - Granulation. This class explored granulation and adding sensory variety to your painting. Such fun to try new methods to enhance your skills and paintings.

Wednesday – June 24 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the FRAA Creative Center, 1458 1st Street

Cost: $80 FRAA Members | $90 Non-members plus $5 Material Fee

Supply list provided upon registration. Register in person, by phone, or online. Payment is required at registration.

06/10/2026

Student requested to learn more about flow and fluid techniques led Peggy Ross to her latest two classes. This first one, Let it Flow - Wash & Glaze, allows students to practice a variety of wet washes and transparent glaze techniques to let your creativity flow!

Wednesday – June 17 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the FRAA Creative Center, 1458 1st Street

Cost: $80 FRAA Members | $90 Non-members plus $5 Material Fee

Supply list provided upon registration. Register in person, by phone, or online. Payment is required at registration.

FRAA Art Gallery, 120 Maple Street, online fraaoregon.org or call (541) 997-4435

06/02/2026

We are trying a new format for Charla Stickland's Glass Mosaics and Traditional Stained Glass class.

We found that people had a hard time carving out specific dates or several weeks in a row to finish a project. So Charla is hosting a pay by the project class where you only need to specify your starting Saturday and then you can pick whichever Saturdays work best for you. All materials included.

All classes on Saturdays, 10 am to Noon.

Register in person, by phone, or online. Payment is required at registration at the
FRAA Art Gallery, 120 Maple Street, online fraaoregon.org or call (541) 997-4435

05/24/2026

Expressive Color in Plein Air with Scott Gellatly

Florence Regional Arts Alliance is pleased to announce Scott Gellatly will be doing a workshop in Florence, Expressive Color in Plein Air, Wednesday, September 16th, and Thursday, September 17th. Scott is also our judge for our 2026 Coastal Plein Air Art & Wine Festival, September 19th and 2oth. This two-day workshop will explore the fundamentals of plein air painting, with a focus on strategic color concepts to capture the light, atmosphere and emotion of the landscape....

Florence Regional Arts Alliance is pleased to announce Scott Gellatly will be doing a workshop in Florence, Expressive Color in Plein Air, Wednesday, September 16th, and Thursday, September 17th. S…

05/24/2026

2026 Coastal Plein Air Art & Wine Festival

September 19–20, 2026

Registration for plein air painters opens June 1 and closes August 15.

We’re proud to announce that Scott Gellatly will serve as this year’s judge.

We’re getting close to opening registration for this year’s Plein Air event. Beginning June 1, our website will go live with the official festival poster, event prospectus, and registration information.

Mark your calendar and check back June 1 for full details.

05/23/2026

Join Jerry Schneider for another of his wonderful classes for all artists, Still Life.

Friday, May 29th, 1-3 pm at FRAA's Creative Center, 1458 1st St, Old Town.

This class is perfect for all levels as you will enjoy a balance of lecture with some lab time to sketch or play using your medium of choice. Bring a sketch book, drawing materials, or cameras based on your medium to learn from the exercises.

Register in person, by phone, or online. Payment is required at registration at the
FRAA Art Gallery, 120 Maple Street, online fraaoregon.org or call (541) 997-4435.