Adults and kids will find fun and creative workshops, classes and camps at MECCA! Our wonderful collection of materials provides an abundant resource for all kinds of creative endeavors and is guaranteed to inspire creativity.

Kids and Family Crafting
Saturday, June 8 · $5 donation per kiddo
11 am – 12pm Quiet crafting, 12 pm – 2pm Open to everyone. Drop in, no registration required.

Calling all creative kiddos (and kids at heart) to make various crafts in our studio with early childhood educator Nellie Huggins. Projects rotate each month. You’ll have all the fun and leave with a handmade creation to take away.

Tetra Pak Printing with Lauren Suveges
Saturday, September 28 · 12 – 3pm
$35

In this workshop, students will create intaglio prints by reducing, reusing, and recycling common kitchen staples such as almond milk and broth/stock containers. Shelf-stable TetraPak products serve as the “plate” where students will be able to draw into or “etch” their designs. All supplies will be provided, however students are encouraged to bring resource images, reference photos or original drawings to inspire. Students will leave the workshops with several small prints (think 4” x 6” or smaller) learn a bit about the intaglio process, and have room to experiment! Ages 12+

Inner Gardens Workshop
Saturday, September 21 from 1 – 3 pm
$35 per person

Join artist and expressive arts workshop facilitator Heather Rose LeCompte in exploring your Inner Gardens. In this expressive arts workshop, you’ll delve into the depths of your creativity and nurture your inner landscape. You’ll create a stunning mixed-media collage using a unique blend of collage, painting, and expressive techniques. No prior art experience is needed!

Object Afterlife Art Challenge
Opening Reception, Friday October 4th, Awards Ceremony at 6:30 pm

With a mission to connect unwanted materials and fine art, participants are given a mystery bag of materials, a MECCA gift certificate, and a few months to create. Artists may use some or all of the materials however they please, but may not swap, trade, or omit. 

The resulting artworks exist in the space where artistic discovery and conservation meet, inspiring us all to think differently about the materials we may consider waste.

The exhibit opens October 4 in the MECCA gallery. 

Glass Spider and Web Suncatcher Workshop
Saturday, Oct 12th, 2024, 12:00 PM
$45

Come join us for a fun-filled day creating beautiful glass spider and web suncatchers! In this hands-on workshop, instructor April Reign will guide you through the process of tack soldering to make your own unique mixed media suncatcher to hang in your home or garden. You don’t need any experience – all materials will be provided. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to craft a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Ages 16+

Wizarding Arts Workshop
Tuesday, October 22nd, 3:30 – 5:30pm
$45

Join us for a magical experience at our Wizarding Arts Workshop: Brooms, Wands and Spell Books! Learn the secrets of crafting your own broomstick, wand, and spell book with upcycled and natural materials. Instructors Tenar Flynn and Mitra Gruwell will take students ages 14 and up through the process, step by step, so there is no prior experience required. Gear up for the magical fall season with this in-person workshop will be held at MECCA, 555 High St. Grab your robes and get ready to dive into the enchanting world of wizardry and witch-craft! (All materials provided).

Create Something Day

Dec 2 from 12-4

One of our favorite events for kids (and kids at heart) is our annual Create Something Day event. Each holiday season we come together in our community art studio to make gifts for friends and loved ones. The activities change each year, but we’ll always create MECCA Monsters, one-of-a-kind stuffed creatures made from fabric remnants and funky bits and pieces.

Need a place to create? Looking for inspiration? Our studio is located in the MECCA store and is always open during open hours. It is open to the public and is pay-by-donation. We suggest $3-$5/hour per person. Studio fees include space, supplies, and anything from our pay-what-you-can section. Supplies from the main store can be purchased separately.

Studio space is available on a drop-in basis. However, if you are with a group or will need extra room, please give us a call at 541-302-1810.

Have a creative kiddo or group of friends and looking for a creative place for a gathering or party? We host birthday parties for kids and gatherings for creative adults. We’ll come up with a project based on your interests or you can tell us what you want to make and we’ll go from there.

Parties cost $175 for two hours and include instruction, supplies, and a project to take away. Food isn’t included but you’re welcome to bring treats from home.
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