Workshops & Classes
Exciting opportunities to listen, discover, learn, and create community through shared artistic experiences.
Learn to Paint with
Paul Alan Bennett
Saturday, April 26 • 10 am - 4 pm
Register for this all-day painting class for adults with renowned painter Paul Alan Bennett at Sisters Art Works! Participants will work with water-based tempera paints on a 3' x 3' sheet of tar paper and complete at least two paintings.
Class will begin by participating in a guided pencil drawing to cover the basics of composition and expression. Bennett will cover techniques on color mixing and working with a brush before setting students loose. To conclude the day, the class will gather to discuss their processes and share their work.
Students should come dressed to paint and move around. All supplies and lunch will be provided, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Class registration is limited to 10 people. Participants must be 18 or older to enroll; no experience necessary.
Recommended Tuition: $150/person*
Jam-Ready Bluegrass: A
6-Week Music Workshop
April 30 - June 4 • Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm
This spring, Joe Schulte will lead a weekly workshop with instruction focused on song arrangement, jam awareness, and "bluegrass etiquette.”
Participants will learn how to take traditional bluegrass tunes commonly found in jam circles and bring them to life by finding the right key(s) to play them in, construct intros, outros and apply other interesting arrangement ideas. Students will improve their ability and confidence in jamming and learn to take their favorite song and turn it into a tune they could bring to any jam to lead.
This is a beginner/intermediate class open to 20 pickers. Participants must be 18 or older to enroll and should have a solid ability to strum and switch between the basic and common chords on their chosen instrument. Bass, cello or fiddle players must be able to identify some common notes and to play at least one basic scale or simple melodies.
Recommended Tuition: $150/person*
* SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
We're proud to offer scholarship assistance to ensure no one is prevented from participating due to financial barriers. This tuition support is available through the SFF Presents scholarship fund, which provides scholarships for graduating Sisters High School seniors and enables pay what you can access to many of our programs. Scholarships can be requested during registration.
Americana Song Academy
September 23 - 26, 2024
This year's retreat returns to the stunning performing arts camp Caldera, high in the Cascade Mountains. Set on mystical Blue Lake with exceptional facilities, Caldera was home to the Academy from 2002 - 2019 and will once again be the setting for the instructor-led workshops, instructor performances, participant open mics, one-on-one mentor sessions, group singing, and on-site RV and tent camping.
