Hoffman Center for the Arts is a non-profit gallery and community arts center on the beautiful North Oregon Coast.
We offer workshops, exhibitions, events, and creative experiences so all ages can explore, create, and connect! You can request a scholarship to any of our classes if you need one. We are open Thursday to Sunday from 12:00-5:00pm. Come make something with us.
Upcoming classes and events
Saturday, July 18, 2026
11:00am–5:00pm
On Saturday, July 18, artists across Manzanita, Nehalem, and Wheeler open their studios for the day. It's a self-guided tour, so you set your own pace and route, stopping wherever the work pulls you in. You'll meet artists where they actually make their work, see pieces in progress, and have the chance to take something home. This is our third annual tour, and every ticket directly supports the Hoffman Center's nonprofit arts programs.
Start at the Hoffman Center on the morning of July 18 to pick up your wristband and tour booklet (pickup is 10:00am–12:00pm). The booklet has studio addresses, directions, and a short introduction to each artist, so you can map out your day. From there, the day is yours. Visit as many studios as you like, in any order. The Hoffman Gallery will be open too, so it's an easy place to start.
ARTISTS
Pam Greene, Christopher Belluschi, Nancy Bond, M.J. Anderson, Sherrie Wolf, Justin Bailie, Lloyd Lindley, Judy Lindley, Cathi Howell, Deborah DeWit, Mary Roberts, Shirl Ireland, Laura Ross-Paul, and Mathew Goodrich.
SPECIAL EXHIBITION: JOHN R. STAHL (1937–2017)
This year's tour includes a special exhibition and sale of work by the late John R. Stahl. John's family has donated a wide range of his work to the Hoffman Center, spanning oil painting, watercolor, printmaking, collage, carving, and sculpture. The sale runs July 18–19 in the workshop room behind the gallery, and all proceeds benefit the Hoffman Center.
Tickets are $30. One hundred percent of ticket sales support the Hoffman Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We never want cost to be the reason someone misses the tour, so if the price is a barrier, reach out to us at info@hoffmanarts.org and we'll make arrangements.
Day-of tickets are usually available, but the tour can sell out, so we recommend buying ahead.
Art shown here is by Adell Shetterly.
Come learn to carve kurinuki cups with Michelle Valigura!
Sunday, June 21
5:30 to 7:30 PM
All levels, no experience necessary
Scholarships are available
Price includes all materials.
Come carve your own cup the slow, satisfying way. Kurinuki (掘り抜き, literally “hollowing out”) is a traditional Japanese pottery technique where you carve a functional or sculptural vessel out of a single solid block of clay, rather than building it up. You’ll start with a solid lump and, piece by piece, hollow and shape it into a cup. This class is a great fit for total beginners and experienced makers alike.
Leading the workshop is Michelle Valigura, sculptor, ceramic artist, and owner of Basalt in Cannon Beach. Michelle’s background includes designing for stop-motion animation, with credits that include Elf and The Simpsons, and her love of mid-century design carries through her work across multiple mediums.
After class, Michelle will add a clear glaze to your creation and kiln fire it. Finished cups will be ready to pick up at the Hoffman Center in four to six weeks. If you’d prefer to have yours shipped, we can arrange that for an additional charge.
Cultivating Wonder: Botanical Illustration in Ink & Watercolor
June 27th
10:00am-2:00pm
Scholarships Available
Stop and smell the roses…then paint them! In this botanical illustration workshop, the Hoffman Center’s Wonder Garden will be the subject of our sketchbook studies using ink and watercolor. We’ll explore simple shapes, loose lines, and splashy color while practicing a gentle kind of mindfulness in nature, no perfection required.We’ll start by making simple pencil sketches from what we see in the plants in the garden, focusing on shapes and gestures. Then, you’ll learn how to trace your drawing with ink using a variety of easy, expressive lines. From there, we’ll add watercolor to bring your illustration to life, exploring color, layering, and simple ways to create depth.
Expect a relaxed, curious atmosphere, plenty of room to experiment, and a lovely handmade keepsake to take home. All levels welcome.
Some snacks will be provided but please feel free to bring your own snacks or lunch as desired!
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About Molly
Molly Chidsey is an artist, illustrator, and art educator based in Portland, Oregon. She creates with watercolor, illustration, and hand-lettering – sometimes all three. Molly’s passion is helping you tell your story through illustration. She is also a creative planning coach, helping others to realize their creative goals. She is also the creator of the Tarot of These Times deck (anticipated for release in 2026).
Originally from Cleveland, Molly has called Portland, Oregon home for over 20 years. She studied painting and illustration at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
Before she was an artist, Molly worked as a social change agent and project manager for 25 years. When she doesn’t have ink on her hands, Molly likes to play with her dog Milo, gardening, and watching movies with her family.
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