Attention all woodworkers and aspiring woodworkers! This hands-on program will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a proficient woodworker, with instruction on a variety of woodworking techniques and tools. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience in woodworking, this program is perfect for you (and required if you want to use the shop!). ...

In this session, Cat Rigdon will be introducing you to the basics of using a sewing machine and providing some tips and techniques for getting started with this versatile and useful tool. This demo is specifically for beginners. Cat will be covering topics such as threading the machine, selecting the right thread for your project, and troubleshooting common issues.  This ...

The Cedars Union's artist-led Programs Committee will also be hosting a Meet the CU Happy Hour on February 4th from 4pm-7pm for interested applicants. This is a great opportunity to meet current members of the Cedars Union, learn more about the incubator program, and ask any questions you may have about the application process. Light refreshments will be provided. Don't ...

Free for CU Members/CU Membership Required Adrienne Lichliter-Hines will share tips on how to write a robust and effective artist statement while maintaining your artistic style and voice. After an initial discussion, artists will have the opportunity to workshop their own statements in groups. This program requires a Cedars Union Membership. To learn more about being a CU artist, please ...

Free for CU Members/CU Membership Required Each month members hold a critique, giving feedback on new or in progress work of 2-3 of their peers. Register and find more information on the CU member portal. This program requires a Cedars Union Membership. To learn more about being a CU artist, please visit our Join page.

Free for CU Members/CU Membership Required Matt will show how to build a floater frame for stretched canvas or paneled paintings.  This program requires a Cedars Union Membership. To learn more about being a CU artist, please visit our Join page.

Free to CU Members / Membership Required Our Creative Director, Matt, will guide us through photoshop basics such as curves, cropping, levels, LUTs, etc.  Be sure to bring your laptop to follow along! This program requires a Cedars Union Membership. To learn more about being a CU artist, please visit our Join page.

Please join us for the closing reception of Fooling Ourselves, a group show by current Cedars Union community members and cohort artists. The show will unfold across two venues: the historic Boedeker Building and nonprofit exhibition space The MAC. Located within walking distance of each other in the Cedars neighborhood, the two locations frame an exhibition that features the Cedars ...

Check off The Cedars Union for one of your stops along the 20th Annual Cedars Open Studio Tour. Visit the studios of our 3rd cohort, Taylor Cleveland, Laura Davidson, Angel Faz, Carlin Flores, Tiara Unique Francois, Beronica Gonzales, Maria Haag, Rachael Henson, Tina Medina, Claire Moore, JD Moore, Grace Nicole, Hannah Rotwein, Ashley Whitt, Matthew Wood, and Phallon Wright. Community ...

Free to CU Members / Membership Required Learn how to make your own gesso with Cat Rigdon during this demo.  She will be using traditional ingredients such as gypsum, titanium white pigment, and rabbit skin glue to prepare a wood panel which will accept oil paint and other mediums. This program requires a Cedars Union Membership. To learn more about ...