Past Events & Classes

Audubon benefit! Amazing art and nature loving people!

Explore a new color pallette and play with masking techniques. Learn more about the dance of complimentary colors, color temperature bending, detailing and soft watery backgrounds.
Enjoy a relaxing and fun day together and take a finished 10" x 20"acrylic painting home.
No previous experience necessary.  All Art materials provided.

$75 + $15 materials fee.
Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main Street, ForestGrove OR 97116

Register here https://www.susancurington.com/page/classes

Paint your own ~
Juicy Apples
Saturday, August 3, 10-5:30

Come paint a pair of Hood River’s own apples
Learn more about the dance of complimentary colors, color temperature bending,
detailing and soft backgrounds.
Enjoy a relaxing and fun day together and take a finished acrylic painting home.
No previous experience necessary.  All Art materials provided.

$80 + $15 materials fee.
Preregister here https://www.susancurington.com/page/classes

July 28-August 22 Columbia Center for the Arts, 215 Cascade Avenue, Hood River OR 97031
Reception Friday August 2nd 5-8.

August 23 - September 26 LaSells Gallery Oregon State
Reception Friday September 6th 5:30-7:30, Artist talk 5-5:30.

October 27-November 8th Linfield College Nicholson Library McMinnville, OR 97128
Reception October 2nd, 5-7.

Paint your own ~
Bumlebee
Saturday, May 18, 10-5:30

Come paint a Bumblebee and bright Nasturtium

Learn more about the dance of complimentary colors, and painting bee’s wings.
Enjoy a relaxing and fun day together and take a finished paiting home.
Using Acrylic paint, you’ll be guided step by step. No experience necessary. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided.

$60 + $15 materials fee.
For questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
Class held at a private home in Hillsboro

Preregister here https://www.susancurington.com/page/classes

Why Estuaries?

The exhibit focuses on the plants, animals, fish, land formations and the magic of estuaries and tide pools, the rich mixing zones where freshwater from the land meets salt water from the sea. This blend – also known as brackish water – creates a unique environment with abundant and diverse life. Estuaries gather nutrients from both land and sea, forming an ecosystem that contains more life per square inch than the richest Midwest farmland. Oregon’s 22 major estuaries are ecologically essential for many fish and wildlife species, including salmon, herring, flounder, crab, oysters, clams, wading birds, ducks, and otters, providing habitat for reproduction, rearing, resting and foraging.

Paint your own ~
Swallowtail Butterfly
Saturday, April 20th, 10-5:30

Come paint a graceful butterfly sipping nectar.

Explore soft and hard edges, detailing and soft backgrounds.
Enjoy a relaxing and fun day together and take a finished painting home.
Using Acrylic paint, you’ll be guided step by step. No experience necessary. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided.
$60 + $15 materials fee.
To register or for questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
Class held at Valley Art Gallery, 2022 Main St, Forest Grove OR 97116

Preregister herehttps://www.susancurington.com/page/classes

We'll experiment with a fan brush to create bird feathers, use a palette knife to create believable fir foliage, learn how to paint a fir cone.  Enjoy a relaxing and fun day together and take a finished painting home.
$60 + $15 materials fee.
For questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
Class held at Valley Art Gallery, 2022 Main St, Forest Grove OR 97116
Preregister HERE. https://www.susancurington.com/page/classes

 

Saturday, December 8th, 10-4

Come paint a bright red cardinal in evergreen branches. They are said to symbolize hope, joy, health, rejuvenation and celebration. Perfect antidote for cold and gray December. 

Fall in love with the tranquility and beauty of a misty lake with warm sparkles on the lilypads at dawn. Learn to create soft color and value changes. Explore masking tech-nique and mixing the colors of water.

Using Acrylic paint, you’ll be guided step by step. No experience necessary. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided (canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc.) Take home a completed painting.

To register or for questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net

Enjoy learning to create the feeling of a far vista amosphere with perspective and grad-ed values. Explore using shadows, warm and cool colors to create the rows of vegeta-tion we so love here in Oregon.

Using Acrylic paint, you’ll be guided step by step. No experience necessary. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided (canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc.) Take home a completed painting.

To register or for questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net

Using Acrylic paint, you’ll be guided step by step. All Art materials provided and you’ll take home a completed painting!

$45 ~ includes a glass of Kramer Wine

For questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
Class held at Kramer Vineyards, Northwest Olson Road, Gaston, OR, USA

It will be a fun evening full of good food, good conversation, wine and I'll be leading some art making, suitable even for non-artists! We'll be painting a juicy slice of Watermelon on a checkered tablecloth. Anybody can do this!

Walking on the path through misty old growth forest of Cape Lookout on the Oregon Coast....ahhhhh, peace.

Learn about values ~ lights & darks, and use color glazes to warm the light and cool the shadows, plus explore "fogging" for a misty effect.
You'll be guided step by step. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided (canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc.) You'll go home with an 8" x 24" finished painting!

$60 + $15 materials fee.

For questions, contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net

Monarch Wing ~ Paint your own
Friday, May 25th, 7-9

Paint a luminous Monarch butterfly wing.

Using Acrylic paint, you’ll be guided step by step. All Art materials provided and you’ll take home a completed 6” x 6” painting.

$45 (Optional byob)
To register or for questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
Class held at Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Register here https://www.susancurington.com/admin/pages/classes

Paint a magical Dragonfly at dusk. 

Using Acrylic paint, you’ll be guided step by step. All Art materials provided and you’ll take home a completed 8" x 24" painting.

$45 ~ includes a glass of Kramer Wine

For questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
To register http://www.kramervineyards.com/Wines/Event-Tickets.
Class held at Kramer Vineyards, Northwest Olson Road, Gaston, OR, USA

Come say hello, have a glass of wine and get a hug. I'll be doing a live demo at the opening on Friday May 4th from 5-7. The show will be up through May 31st.
Hope to see you!

Heart of the Rose ~ Paint your own
Saturday April 28th, 10-4:30

Learn to create variegation and soft color changes in rose petals. Explore using analo-gous colors from tangerine to orchid to purple.

Using Acrylic paint, you’ll be guided step by step. No experience necessary. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided (canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc.) Take home a completed painting.

$60 + $15 materials fee.
To register or for questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
Class held at Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Register here https://www.susancurington.com/admin/pages/classes

Dragonfly Magic ~ Paint your own
Friday, April 13th, 6-8

Paint a magical Dragonfly at dusk.

Using Acrylic paint, you’ll be guided step by step. All Art materials provided and you’ll take home a completed 8" x 24" painting.

$45 ~ includes a glass of Kramer Wine

For questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
To register http://www.kramervineyards.com/Wines/Event-Tickets.
Class held at Kramer Vineyards, Northwest Olson Road, Gaston, OR, USA

This Baby Robin is hungry!

Spring is on it's way ~ Robins are back busily building their nexts and laying their pretty blue eggs.

With acrylic paint we'll focus on "feathering" tehniques, shading and shape.
You'll be guided step by step. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided (canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc.) You'll go home with an 12" x 12" finished painting!

$60 + $15 materials fee.

For questions, contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
Class held at Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Register here https://www.susancurington.com/admin/pages/classes

"Dreamscapes" February 28th - March 23rd
Pacific University's Cawein Gallery
Artists Susan Curington and Nanette Tsatsaronis

Artists reception March 8th, 5-7pm. Hope to see you!

I'll have several new paintings of Oregon landscapes, and Nanette Tsatsaronis will showcase her new Abstracts in oil.

Gallery open weekdays 10-5 or by Appointment
Adjacent to the Library, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR

www.susancurington.com

Walking on the path through misty old growth forest of Cape Lookout on the Oregon Coast....ahhhhh, peace.

Learn about values ~ lights & darks, and use color glazes to warm the light and cool the shadows, plus explore "fogging" for a misty effect.
You'll be guided step by step. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided (canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc.) You'll go home with an 8" x 24" finished painting!

$60 + $15 materials fee.

For questions, contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net

Class held at Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

A very fun class to create the beach grasses in the breeze.

Using Acrylic paint, various mediums and a few secret techniques, you'll be guided step by step. No experience necessary. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided ~ canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc. You'll go home with a finished painting!

$60 + $15 materials fee.
To register online, please visit: https://susancurington.com/page/classes

Or, for questions, contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net

Class held at Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

My studio will be open and I will be painting on Saturday October 21th, 9-5 & Sunday October 22th, 11-5.

Chocolate tasting! Hope to see you.

Call me for directions 503-357-4844

Paint Plover eggs in their camo nest of stones and sticks.

Learn to create depth with highlights and shadows, warm & cool colors. You'll be surprised at how much FUN this is!

Using Acrylic paint, various mediums and a few secret techniques, you'll be guided step by step. No experience necessary. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided (canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc.)

$60 + $15 materials fee.
(To register online, please visit: http://susancurington.com/page/twigs_and_eggs)

Or, for questions, contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844susangrace@sunlink.net

Class held at Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

The theme this month is "Bloom". Come see me paint and enjoy the Gallery full of sumptuous treasures. We'll be giving short Artist talks at 5:30



Fairweather Home & Gallery 612 Broadway St, Seaside OR 97138, in the historic Gilbert District.

1st Saturday Art Walk Saturday, April 1, 5-7 pm.

Paint spring Daisies dancing in the breeze.

Learn to bring it to life with highlights and shadows, warm & cool colors. You'll be surprised at how much FUN this is!

Using Acrylic paint, various mediums and a few secret techniques, you'll be guided step by step. No experience necessary. Non-Painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided (canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc.)

$60 + $15 materials fee.
(To register online, please go to http://susancurington.com/page/daisy_meadow.)

Or, for questions, contact:

Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net

Class held at Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

First Weekend in March 2017!

Saturday September 17th, 10-4

Paint a robin's nest with three blue eggs. Bring it to life with highlights and shadows, warm & cool colors. You’ll be surprised at how much FUN this is!

Using Acrylic paint, various mediums and a few secret techniques, you’ll be guided step by step. No experience necessary. Non-painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided (canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc.)

$60 + $15 materials fee.

To register or for questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Saturday October 1st, 10-6 and Sunday October 2nd, 10-4.

A benefit for Habitat for Humanity and other local community ventures.

Calvin Presbyterian Church

10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR 97224

Saturday September 24th 11-5, Washington County Fair Complex, Hillsboro OR

I'll be in booth #83

Saturday July 16th, 10-4

Paint a juicy ripe tomato. Bring it to life with highlights and shadows, warm & cool colors. You’ll be surprised at how much FUN this is!

Using Acrylic paint, various mediums and a few secret techniques, you’ll be guided step by step. No experience necessary. Non-painters and Painters welcome. All Art materials provided (canvas, paint, mediums, brushes, etc.)

$60 + $15 materials fee.

To register or for questions contact Susan Curington 503-357-4844 susangrace@sunlink.net
Held at Valley Art Gallery 2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Friday, April 29th, 7-9 pm, $45
Paint your own Dagonfly painting!
No painting experience needed. Preregister at 503-738-8899 or fairweatherhouseandgarden@gmail.com

Fairweather Gallery
612 Broadway St, Seaside Oregon
10-5 weekdays, 10-6 Saturday, 11-4 Sunday

Saturday, April 2nd, 5-7 pm
I'll be there with new paintings and will be giving an Artist's talk!

Fairweather Gallery
612 Broadway St, Seaside Oregon
10-5 weekdays, 10-6 Saturday, 11-4 Sunday

2022 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116 (Regular hours are Monday-Saturday 11:00am - 5:30pm 503-357-3703)

ARTIST OPENING RECEPTION Friday, November 6, 5-8 pm





The show will be up from November 6 to November 22.

Hope to see you!

My studio will be open and I will be working Saturday October 17th, 9-5 & Sunday October 18th, 11-5.

Chocolate tasting! Hope to see you.

56752 SW Sain Creek Rd Gaston OR 97119 Call me for directions 503-357-4844

See various of my new Beach Grass paintings, such as Seaside Sunset, Shimmer and more.

Fairweather Home & Gallery 612 Braoadway St, Seaside OR 97138, in the historic Gilbert District.

1st Saturday Art Walk Saturday, November 7th, 5-7 pm.

Fri, Sat, Sun July 24-26, 2015

ArtSplash

Friday, July 24 12pm-9pm

Saturday, July 25 11am-9pm

Sunday, July 26 10am-4pm

Tualatin Commons, 8325 SW Nyberg St., Tualatin, Oregon

Susan's Studio will be open 9-5 with refreshments. Come visit and see what's on the easel!