Click on the classes link on the masthead above to see the upcoming educational offerings for artists. We're constantly working on scheduling more, so check back often!

Sequoia Board of Directors

Martin Conley
president
Rebecca Buchanan
vice president
Linda Jerome
treasurer
Elina Zebergs
secretary
Jan Simmons
community representative
Carol Loughner
community representative

SEQUOIA ARTNEWS

What's Happening at Sequoia August 2014

Join us for our first-ever exhibition featuring works about and around our beloved city of Hillsboro. Music provided by Hugh Ferguson and Nancy Vink.

August Around Hillsboro Show
August 5-29
First Tuesday Reception, Tuesday, August 5, 5- 8pm

Around Hillsboro Summer Open Show

Scenes, impressions, and memories of Hillsboro and the local

Hillsboro Community Mosaic Mural
Lynn Adamo, lead artist. A collaborative project with 125 volunteers

area is the theme of our Around Hillsboro Summer Open Show.
The show exhibits two and three dimensional works in a multitude of mediums reflecting the artistic interests and creativity of local artists. Prizes and gift certificates for the People's Choice Awards are donated by Blick Art Materials and Colours Art Supply and Framing. Proceeds from this fund-raising show help Sequoia bring art programming to the community throughout the year.

UPCOMING SEQUOIA ART CLASSES

Early Snow, Eric Jacobsen

August 16 & 17, 9 - 4, $200, Eric Jacobsen, Painting Expressive Landscapes, Painting on Sauvie Island, Event # 107

Treat yourself to a fun and informative plein air experience while surrounded with strong oaks and wispy trees, dreamy sky and misty atmosphere. Eric is an award winner who shares how he skillfully uses good composition and brush work. This is a weekend to grow your skills.

September - November, Tuesday Afternoon Oil Painting, DatesTBA, $35 per day, Royce Kugler

Tuesday afternoon painting lessons with Royce Kugler in acrylic or

Ending of a Good Day, Royce Kugler

oil. This is a small class giving students the opportunity to have one on one instruction. Royce demonstrates and is eager to share her techniques. Beginners to advanced students.

October 11, 9am - 4pm, $95, Kat Sloma, Smart Phone Art I, Event # 110

Great photos are just a click away! Learn how to manipulate your photos with downloaded applications using your "i" appliance whether iPhone, iPad, etc. This is a great class for beginners and a refresher for those who have taken the class previously. In tandem, the October 12 class will expand your knowledge further.

October 12, 9am - 4 pm, $95, Kat Sloma, Smart Phone Art II, Event # 111

Photos go from the ordinary to extraordinary! This class gives you

Look Twice, Kat Sloma

further information and practice time in photo manipulation using your "i" appliance. The class is for students who have taken Smart Phone Art I or who are familiar with the use of apps to manipulate their photos.

September 5 & 19, October 3 & 17, November 7 & 21, Meet and Mingle

Community artists are invited to join in and mingle with Sequoia artists in an informal sharing of art work and art interests. Meets at the Panera Bread on Cornel Road in Hillsboro. Offered free of charge, attendees purchase their own drinks, breakfast, etc.

NEW MEMBERS

Please welcome our two new gallery members, Norm Enzor and Barbara Mason.

Norm Enzor has been in the business field most of his career and about 2 years ago finally decided to pursue his life-long dream of writing and painting. He began volunteering as a storyteller to residents of senior-assisted living centers and also writing and illustrating a children's book entitled 'The YoYo King' which was picked up by a national publisher and finally published in February, 2014. During the past and a half he enrolled in pastel and oil painting art classes and instantly decided to learn from as many artists as possible. "Approximately 2 months ago I applied for membership with Sequoia Gallery & Studios, and was accepted as a new member. I look forward to the months ahead, learning from the many Studio Artists at Sequoia Gallery, and hoping to improve my skill level with their experiences and instruction." Norm is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and a US Army Veteran.

Barbara Mason is a printmaker and an arts advocate who is active in the community. As a trained printmaker, her enthusiasm is translated into works by students ages 8-80 who thought they couldn't draw and therefore couldn't make art. They were mistaken. Barbara shows her work at Davidson Gallery in Seattle, Cholke Fine Art in Chicago, Waterstone Gallery in Portland and Sequoia Gallery in Hillsboro Oregon.

Call to Artists!

Sequoia is seeking artists for gallery membership. Both 2D and 3D artists of all mediums are welcome to apply for membership in our active community of artists. Download an application from our website or stop by the gallery to pick up an application.

Volunteering at Sequoia

Whether you are an artist, collector, or someone who just appreciates fine art, you can help Sequoia by volunteering to help staff the gallery. Gallery staffers serve 4 hour shifts on the days of their choosing, depending on slots available. Volunteer applications are available at the gallery.

Sincerely,

Sequoia Gallery + Studios