Category: Workshops and Classes

Decorate a mask and learn about insects that wear disguises!

Workshops and Classes

By Heather Andrews

In the spirit of Halloween we will be learning all about insects that wear disguises to blend in or stand out. Did you know that some insects actually cover themselves with leaves, twigs or even poop to hide from predators?

After learning about these creative creatures we will decorate Halloween masks. We will have all kinds of supplies, so let your creativity run free! Students will also receive several beautiful illustrations that they will get to take home and decorate. 

Cost: $40

Date and time: 6:30-8pm Wednesday October 26

This class is for ages 6 and up 

We will have 13 spots available, and parents are welcome to join their children.

Please follow this link to sign up for the class: https://www.artomaddic.com/events

About the instructor: Heather Andrews is a research entomologist at Oregon State University.  She works at a university extension office in Aurora where she studies growing practices in orchard crops that minimize their negative impact on the environment while maximizing yield.  In her free time Heather makes jewelry, draws and also plays the harp.

Tie dye and learn to garden with beneficial insects!

Workshops and Classes

During this workshop we will learn all about the good insects in your garden and how to encourage their presence. We know about how great ladybugs and praying mantids are, but did you know there are many more awesome insects out there that can help eat those pesky caterpillars and aphids? Students will also receive several handouts that contain helpful resources and information on beneficial insects and pollinators.

Then we will tie dye! There will be PLENTY of vibrant colors available, and we will have several different tie dye styles that students can choose.  Bandanas will be provided, and if students would like to decorate an additional item they are welcome to bring a piece of cotton clothing that has been washed.

Cost: $50

Date and time: 6:30-8pm
Wednesday June 8th

This class is for ages 6 and up

Please visit this site to signup:
https://www.artomaddic.com/events

About the instructor: Heather Andrews is a research entomologist at Oregon State University.  She works at a university extension office in Aurora where she studies growing practices in orchard crops that minimize their negative impact on the environment while maximizing yield.  In her free time Heather makes jewelry, draws and also plays the harp.

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Learn about maternal insects and make a necklace and card for Mother’s Day

Workshops and Classes

Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day! Mothers are very important to humans, as well as some insects. From earwigs to carrion beetles, there are several species of insects that are great mothers.  Did you know that tsetse flies produce milk that they feed to their babies???  You’ll learn all about these fascinating critters and more during this class!  Then will get to make a beautiful necklace from all natural beetle wings and a card for the special mother in your life 🤗🦋💕


Date and time: Tuesday May 3rd 5:30-7:30pm

Cost of class: $50

Open to ages 6 and up 

Please follow this link for additional information, and to signup: https://www.artomaddic.com/events

Decorate a native bee house and start your own mason bee colony!

Workshops and Classes

Bees play essential roles in maintaining a balanced ecosystem, and are important for pollinating all kinds of plants. But did you know that we have over 4,000 native bees right here in North America, and that many species nest in the ground or plant stems? Join us for a fun-filled afternoon with artist/entomologist Heather Andrews learning about these diverse and fascinating insects. 

We’ll start out the class with a lesson on the different types of native bees here in the Willamette Valley, and the various kinds of habitat they need. Then we will decorate mason bee houses.

Students will also receive:

  • Several mason bee cocoons to start their own colony
  • Seed packets to plant native flowers in their yard
  • A coloring book with recipes and plenty of information on native bees
  • A poster with the different native bees found right here in Oregon

This class will be offered at two different locations on different dates. The format for both classes will be identical, but the mason bee houses are slightly different styles. These classes are open to ages 6 and up.

Blue Pine Gallery
Date and time: March 19 th , 1-3pm
Cost: $50
Location: 761 NW 12 th ST., Gresham, OR 97030
Register: bluepinegallery.com

Art-O-Maddic
Date and time: March 22 nd , 5:30-7:30pm
Cost: $60
Location: 181 N Grant St., Suite 107, Canby, OR 97013
Register: https://www.artomaddic.com/bird-house-class-8/newpage1a29a4f3

About the instructor: Heather Andrews is a research entomologist at Oregon State University.  She works at a university extension office in Aurora where she studies growing practices in orchard crops that minimize their negative impact on the environment while maximizing yield.  In her free time Heather makes jewelry, draws and also plays the harp.

GARDEN STAKE WORKSHOP with Phyllis Flury

Workshops and Classes

Date: April 4, 2020

Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Or 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Limit 10 per class

Place: Red Trillium Gallery
373 East Historic Columbia River Highway, Troutdale, OR, 97060 (map)

Three medium size garden stakes will be made during the class and will be taken back to my studio to be fused. They will be
available to be picked up on April 13th at the gallery from 9:00am to 5:00 pm. If this does not work for you then can be picked up at my studio at agreed upon time. Price for the workshop is $65.00 and is to be paid when you sign up for the workshop. A release will be signed the day of the workshop.

Sign up

4/4/2020 (morning)

4/4/2020 (afternoon)

Please contact Red Trillium Gallery directly if you have any questions.

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