Ongoing Classes
There are a number of ongoing learning opportunities at the Hoffman Center and the Hoffman House Studios. From time to time, each of these programs will also offer classes to learn specific techniques or bring in guest instructors. Those classes have separate tuition. Check the posts on the blog to find out about upcoming classes or contact the individual volunteers listed below for each program.
Kathleen Ryan helps move into the newly remodeled clay room.
The Hoffman Center Open Clay Studio is open twice a week for anyone to come work on their projects. Hours are Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday nights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participants can purchase clay, plus there are a number of bisque pieces available to buy and glaze as well. All experience levels are welcome and a Studio Host is available to answer questions and offer tips. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Studio fees are $2 per hour, which include glazing and firing up to the finished product. Clay is $1 per 2 pound section. For more information, contact Bruce Phillips at hoffmanclaystudio@gmail.com.
Sarah Archer (center) shows students how to work the press.
Sarah Archer, director of the Manzanita People’s Print Shop at the Hoffman Center, keeps office hours in the shop every Thursday from 11am to 4pm. This is a weekly opportunity for anyone curious about letterpress printing to stop by and learn about the process & the product, as well as an “open studio” for anyone who has taken a letterpress workshop at the Center to receive help with their independent printing projects.
The Hoffman Center’s letterpress shop boasts a 100+ year old Chandler and Price platen job press, a 26″ lever paper cutter that used to belong to the Daily Astorian (can cut up to a ream of paper at a time!), a collection of metal and wood typefaces, and a selection of antique ornaments and image blocks. We even have a system for printing text and images from computer files. Wondering what in the world all those terms mean? Thought about taking a workshop in the past but unsure if letterpress is for you? Come to the print shop during open hours, Thursdays from 11am to 4pm.
Additionally, we are are offering a work trade opportunity not just limited to Thursdays: help organize the shop and receive free instruction in the art of letterpress at the same time! The work includes putting type (individual letters) away as well as identifying and labeling typefaces. This is an ideal way to begin to learn how to print and will especially interest anyone with a love of graphic design and/or history. Contact Sarah to schedule a session (anywhere from 1 to 4 hours) : accidentalpress at gmail.com or (503) 739-1939. Find out what’s new at http://accidentalpress.com/peoplesprint/
The Life Drawing Group meets in the Hoffman House Studios on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The studio fee is $15 for the three hours and any experience level can join in. This is an opportunity to practice drawing the human figure with a live model in a supportive and engaged atmosphere. There is no instructor. Contact Judy Sorrel at (503) 368-7868.
The Burgess Group (named after Michael Burgess, the beloved, long-time instructor of a writing group who passed away in 2010) meets Mondays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Hoffman House Studios Classroom. Primarily a critique group, there is no instructor. Participants bring their work to discuss, as well as share writing prompts. The group considers newcomers on a quarterly basis. Fee is about $25 (assuming 10 students) per 10 week term. Contact Tela Skinner at mactela@nehalemtel.net to find out more.
