Experience the beauty of the winter Gorge from the warmth of the Discovery Center’s grand, river-facing windows. This February program brings the spirit of plein air painting indoors, offering a chance to observe the colors Columbia Gorge in winter without braving the cold.

This class is offered through The Dalles Art Center and in partnership with the Discovery Center.

I will invite participants to slow down, study the landscape, and approach winter painting as both creative exploration and a form of quiet meditation. I will guide you through two foundational plein air techniques: using preliminary thumbnail sketches to clarify composition, and working with a limited palette to build luminous, compelling winter scenes.

This program takes place in the Discovery Center’s naturally lit lobby in front of their floor-to-ceiling windows, making it an ideal environment for direct observation and artistic focus. Your ticket includes full-day admission to the museum, allowing you to enjoy its exhibits before or after the class.

Please sign up in advance through The Dalles Art Center website: https://www.thedallesartcenter.org/events/winter-landscape-plein-air-painting-at-the-columbia-gorge-discovery-center

Then why not make a day of it and have dinner in The Dalles.