Community knowledge sharing is incredibly important to me and my artistic practice. I enjoy facilitating alternative forms of education through one-on-one lessons, group workshops, and extended length classes both in higher education settings, private residences, or public events. Outside of education, I can take a limited amount of commissioned projects that utilize any of my skills. I do not specialize in one medium, process, or dimension of making, so below is a list of the forms of education, processes, and activities than I can offer.

Contact me at em.duehr@gmail.com to coordinate.

Oil Painting

Commission:

I am interested in receiving commissions that include: portraiture, figure drawing, landscapes, nature portraits (mushrooms, plants, butterflies, etc.) I prefer working on customized wooden panels or canvas paper.

• $35 an hour plus materials

Education:

I am interested sharing my expertise with oil painting with folks through one-on-one lessons/mentorship, group workshops/events, and scheduling reoccurring classes. All will be encouraged to buy their own materials to practice with on their own schedules, although all stand materials will be provided during lesson. Open to all ages.

One-on-one Sessions - $150 for a 2.5 hour session

Group Workshops - $150 flat rate + $30 per person for 4 hours
- $250 flat rate + $30 per person for 8 hours

Woodworking

Commission:

Projects I have completed in the past include customized frames, fences, picnic tables, signs for a business, puzzles, cutting boards. The options are endless with woodworking, just send me your idea and we’ll go from there!

$30 an hour + materials

If you have your own shop, and are interested in a partner to help you feel more comfortable with your own equipment, processes, or projects, I’d love to be there as your guide!

• $25 an hour

Education:

Through my position at Portland State University, I provide trainings and technical support on standard woodworking equipment. We are open to students during the school year and the general public in the summer. Our fee to use the facilities is $60 a school term, or $25 a month for public during summer. This fee includes access to all trainings on standard woodworking equipment.

Welding / Metal Working

Commission:

I’m open to ideas including furniture, art, frames, etc.

• $40 an hour + materials

Education:

Through my position at Portland State University, I provide trainings on: MIG, TIG, and Oxy-Acetylene. We are open to students during the school year and the general public in the summer. Our fee to use the facilities is $60 a school term, or $25 a month for public during summer. This fee includes access to all trainings on standard metalworking equipment and welding trainings.

Bronze Casting

Commission:

I’m super interested in taking smaller scale bronze casting commissions at the moment and I am open to all the ideas.

$50 an hour + bronze

Education:

Through my position at Portland State University, I provide trainings on mold making and casting. We are open to students during the school year and the general public in the summer. Tutorials are included in general fee.

Students - $30 for a medium/large mold or 2 smaller scale + $6 per pound of bronze

Public - $50 for a medium/large mold or 2 smaller scale + $6 per pound of bronze

In the past I have offered a week-long Bronze Casting Workshop in the summer at $200 for students and $400 for public.

Art Tutor / Mentor

Scheduling reoccurring art lessons catered to individual interests, passions, and material inquiry. Open to all ages. I’ve acquired a wealth of knowledge in multiple fields of the arts including: drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design, architecture, social practice, and collaboration. I have experience teaching in both elementary and college levels, and am able to adapt and design trainings that support and nourish individual creativity.

• $100 for an hour and a half session

Bartending

I have 10 years of bartending experience, including fine dining, nightclubs, and private events. Although I have retired from bartending as a consistent job to focus on my art career, I am available for bartending private parties/events.

• My starting rate is $200 per event and varies with party size and responsibilities.