1650 Southeast Reed Market Road, Bend, OR, USA
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Creativity equals expression. Art allows each of us to play and express our unique thought and individuality.
This fall, Art Station programs are located at:
Art Station – opening early fall 2026
Harmon Park Clay Studio (Directions)
Larkspur Community Center (Directions)
Area schools
Discover the world of clay with hand building and wheel throwing classes. Activities in the clay studio will include pottery, clay arts and ceramics with several mediums available for youth and adults to learn and practice with wheels and kilns on site. Clay art parties are available to reserve and Harmon Park Clay Studio will remain open for an additional clay art space and a kiln.
The Art Station has everything you need to get started:
In addition, Harmon Park Clay Studio hosts classes with:
Classes include the following and more:
See current offerings for youth classes and teen/adult classes.
Registered class participants, new and experienced alike, are able to take advantage of on-site kilns as part of their learning experience.
Art and enrichment activities in the two multi-purpose classrooms will be as creative and varied as the Art Station itself.
Opportunities for youth, adults and adults with children together will be offered in activities such as crafts, digital arts, glass arts, painting, music, theater, no-school day camps and more.
The classrooms feature the equipment and space needed for working through creative processes and crafting one’s play and are also available for art parties and rentals.
The Art Station is the perfect place to unlock your creativity, learn how to create and make memories!
Classes include the following and more:
See current offerings for youth classes and adult classes.
Art parties available for both youth and adults. Learn more on the art parties tab.
Please call if you have any questions or need more information (541) 389-7275.
Got an idea to share? Looking for a particular class or medium? Let us know.
Art Station Opening Celebration
Sunday, October 11 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | All ages | The Art Station at Larkspur Park
Come see and experience the new Art Station! View art spaces and classrooms, meet staff, take in an art demonstration and more.
Art Station Monthly Open Houses
Saturdays: November 14, December 12, January 9 and February 13 | Themes and times to be determined. Please check back.
Classes & Activities
Check the Art Station and Harmon Park Clay Studio schedules below for upcoming classes and camps.
For fall 2026, please double-check location as classes may be held at Art Station or other locations:
Let’s Party.The Art Station is a great place to hold private parties – the possibilities are endless! We can easily host guests of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Depending on timing, clay parties are available on Sundays at the new Art Station and Harmon Park Clay Studio. The new Art Station opens in early fall.
There is no set-up or clean-up – all you and your guests have to do is show up, relax and have fun. Your private party will include all the materials for your activity, aprons to wear and a dedicated art instructor. You provide the treats, decorations and party supplies such as plates, utensils and cups.
Fees:
Clay Party: $250.00 in-district / $300.00 out-of-district for 2 hours
Art Party: not available at this time; please check back for winter offerings.
Includes:
1 hour for art/clay project instruction
1 hour for celebration
To find ways to minimize waste, use free reusables, and other options, please visit the Sustainable Resource webpage. Every little bit helps!
When should I schedule my party?
The sooner the better! We will schedule parties up to three months in advance. Schedule your event as early as possible to ensure you get the day and time you desire. Scheduling occurs on a first-come, first-served basis. Weekends tend to fill up quickly. Preview our calendar below.
When are parties available?
At this time, clay parties are only available Sundays. Additional opportunties may be available in the future. Contact the Art Station for availability. Parties offer a great deal of flexibility with respect to start times, so please contact us for more information and to book your event.
How many people can I invite?
What else do I need to know about the parties?
Payment: Full payment is required to reserve your day and time. You can pay with a credit card, check or cash.
Set-up: You may arrive up to 15 minutes prior to the event to set-up. Events end promptly at their scheduled times to accommodate clean up and preparation for subsequent classes/events. Please, no helium balloons.
Clean-up and take-down: Please take all decorations with you.
What if I have to cancel my event?
The Art Station and Harmon Park Clay Studio are the perfect places to unlock your creativity, discover new techniques and make memories! Not only will you have fun and learn a skill, you’ll also create an art piece and functional ceramics or pottery.
See current offerings in Clay & Pottery.
Need more clay for an art class? Additional G-Mix 6 clay can be purchased from the district. Click here to purchase additional clay.
G-Mix 6 is a user-friendly, plastic clay that forgives and forgets. Works well on the wheel, in slab work or for handbuilding.
When purchasing clay, please be sure to write your name and date of purchase on the bag. Clay can be stored at the studio for up to two months from the purchase date.
Color Your PlayFind inspiration and the education to create art or enriching activities in a wide variety of forms. Whether you’re learning new skills or perfecting your technique, we have new and engaging classes in:
See current offerings for youth classes and adult classes.
Inspired PlayWhen school’s out, fun is in at the Art Station! Often with themes focused on fun, camps provide a mix of art and enrichment opportunities so the possibilities are endless.
View current offerings in the No-School Day Finder and Summer Camp Finder.
The Art Station is the perfect place to unlock your and your child’s creativity. We’ll provide the materials and instruction while you make the memories! Not only will you create an art piece, you’ll have fun and unlock the joy of working together.
View current offerings in the With A Child finder.
Participation in “With A Child” programs is welcomed for parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, neighbors, Big Brothers, Big Sisters and more. The fee includes one child and one required accompanying adult. Please only register the child.
Updated: August 24, 2026
The Art Station’s new home at Larkspur Park is nearly complete! Art and enrichment programs will once again have a dedicated facility since moving out of the old train depot in the Old Mill District in 2022. At 5,000 square-feet, the newly constructed center features contemporary design, a lobby space, three classrooms including a clay studio with kiln room, gallery wall, office space and restrooms. Viewable from large classroom windows, the surrounding natural area and trails will be celebrated assets to the Art Station providing inspiration and space to create and play, while maintaining the landscape and trail experience.
CLASSES BEGIN EARLY FALL | OPEN HOUSES IN OCTOBER – FEBRUARY
A full menu of art and enrichment classes and party opportunities are available for registration now and include options for youth, adults and multi-generations. Look for open houses each month through winter including an opening celebration in October.
Click on the floor plan and renderings below to enlarge.
Updated: August 2025
The Bend Park and Recreation District will build a future Art Station following agreement from the board of directors at its Sept. 19, 2023 meeting.
In fall 2016, BPRD worked quickly to restart Art Station programs that were previously offered by Arts Central in the same building when the not-for-profit organization closed. Programs have featured a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, jewelry, glass arts, ceramics, pottery, textiles and mixed media.
The Art Station was previously located in the train depot in the Old Mill District. The Old Mill District discontinued a generous low-cost lease in April 2022, so the building could support the growing use of the amphitheater. This arrangement was intended to be temporary and was communicated to BPRD in advance.
Since spring 2022, the district has offered youth and adult art programs at Larkspur Community Center, Harmon Hobby Hut and in various Bend area schools. During this same period, district staff have been exploring potential sites and facilities for a future home for district art programs.
District staff recommended and the board agreed that a new Art Station facility should be built at Larkspur Park.
“Constructing a new facility for the Art Station at Larkspur Park provides considerable opportunities for shared staffing, co-programming and scheduling coordination,” said Matt Mercer, recreation services director. “The placement within a park also provides direct connection to both developed and natural areas that will enhance art programming and ignite creativity for youth and adults.”
Larkspur Park offers neighborhood park amenities plus some community features to create a multi-generational atmosphere adjacent to Larkspur Community Center at 15th Street and Reed Market Road. Larkspur Park has benches, paver walkways, a restroom, a meadow, a shade shelter, bocce court, horseshoe court, basketball court, connection to the Larkspur Trail, and other active areas.
Rotary clubs of Bend funded the construction of an “all children’s playground” in Larkspur Park, which is active year-round.
Constructing a new Art Station facility will allow spaces to be specifically designed to and built for the intended uses, including size and dimensions of rooms, utilities, finishes, etc.
Funding allocation for building the facility is $4.5 million.
A construction timeline is underway now with a construction contract approved by the Board of Directors on August 19, 2025. Staff estimates completion of the facility in summer 2026.
Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and enjoyable experience for all patrons.
All Bend Park and Recreation District facilities’ visitors are to follow the district’s rules, regulations and code of conduct.
You can learn more below about the rules, code of conduct and also this facility’s specific rules below.
Please take a few minutes to go over these rules and share them with your children as needed. If you have any questions, please let us know.
