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Cultural Arts Department

Painted Sky Center for the Arts is excited to announce the launch of a cultural arts department where we will offer a gathering place to celebrate, promote and inspire art, culture, and history. Our mission is to offer the community a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and heritage of Eastern Oregon.

The discovery of gold first attracted people to Grant County from other countries and states searching for a new life in the west. It was at one time a melting pot of European, Chinese, African American and South American pioneers who introduced different languages, traditions, and customs to the area. Prior to the gold rush, the land was home to the Northern Paiute Tribe, which we acknowledge and honor as the first inhabitants of Grant County.

We invite creatives, artists, teachers, writers, historians and interested individuals and/or groups to join our department.

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Conversational Spanish

Start
Monday, March 04, 2024

End
Monday, May 20, 2024

Schedule
11 sessions

Location
116 Bridge St - Room 10 - John Day, OR

Spaces left
11

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Are you getting ready to go on vacation and want to be able to converse with locals once you get there? Do you want to learn a new skill or help improve your memory? Come join us if you would like to learn skills such as how to ask for directions or order from a menu. You will also learn how to understand what you are hearing as well! This class is also an opportunity to come and practice what you already know.

Bring your own pen and notebook and we'll supply the rest.

Nos vemos pronto!

Ages15+

Skill Level - Beginner and up

Please pre-register and pre-pay prior to class as instructor is unable to accept payments. Thank you!

I grew up in John Day and always had a love of languages. Upon graduation I travelled and lived in various communities. Spanish became a second language to me during my two years serving in Peace Corps Costa Rica. I am now living back in the area with my husband whose native language is Spanish. We are passionate about teaching our 1-year-old daughter to be bilingual and I hope to share my love of the language with my hometown.

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PSCA cancellation policy: Teacher reserves the right to cancel if class size minimum is not reached. You will receive a full refund in this case or if the instructor needs to cancel for other reasons.

If you need to cancel: Cancellations within a week of class start date will receive a 50% refund. After that a refund will not be issued. Our teachers and staff put a lot of work in to be ready for your class. If you need to cancel, please communicate with us as soon as possible.

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MEET THE TEACHERS

Heidi Brooks

Heidi Brooks' passion is researching local and cultural history and sharing stories of the past. Historical Fiction is her favorite genre because it blends historical events and characters with imagination. Some of her favorite authors are Jane Kirkpatrick, Sandra Dalles, Kathleen Grissom, Sadeqa Johnson, and K.T. Blakemore.

Bre Apostol

Bre grew up in John Day and always had a love of languages. Upon graduation she traveled and lived in various communities. Spanish became a second language to her during her two years serving in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica. Bre is now living back in the John Day area with her husband whose native language is Spanish. They are passionate about teaching their 1-year-old daughter to be bilingual and she hopes to share her love of the language with her hometown.