Cancellations must be made one week prior for full refund.
Studio members receive a discount on all classes and some free!
Punch cards are only applicable to punch card specific classes!
Content coming soon!
To register call the studio today, classes may be limited. 503-232-3457
Ladies Art Night!
With much demand we are bringing Ladies Art
Night back to the studio!
Come treat yourself to a creative night with other
fun women! This April we will be exploring DIY Body Care with Joy! You will have the opportunity for just $25.00 to
make your own massage oil , body spray & lip balm! All of these fabulous items will be created
with all natural & healing products, such as beeswax , almond oils ,
essential oils , herbs & more! Come learn how to make your own products while
enjoying sweet treats & beverages among friends!
April 23 6:30 - ? Cost: $25 per person
Bring a snack or beverage to share and receive $5
Off
All women will get to make 2 of each product to
take home
Earth Friendly Candles Leader: Joy Leising Celebrate Earth Day in this 2 hour soy & beeswax candle making class! Each artist will learn the benefits of soy & beeswax candles while creating 2-3 of their own candles in molds & containers. This workshop will touch on aromatherapy and using essential oils in candle making! A great adult & kids class to take individually or together! April 22nd Thursday from 6-8pm $35 per person
Call to register! 503-232-3457
Rites of Passage: a Creative Writing & Artistic Journey Leaders: Writer, Michael Guerra & Artist, Beth Ann Short We all have rituals in our daily lives. Some of us can not start the day without a cup of coffee or a morning shower. But what about the moments in your life that clearly changed the way you think and feel? In this two-part workshop we will explore Rites of Passage mixing words, memorabilia, and art. Utilizing the traditions of the Mexican retablo, we will commemorate the most meaningful events and memories in our lives. Birth, marriage, life changing experiences, even death, and spiritual awakenings all share a presence in this rich cultural heritage. Participants will engage in a creative writing exercise to generate images and ideas for a personal retablo. Join us, and together we can explore our own passages into who we are. April 11th from 1-4pm April 18th from 1-3pm Cost: $50 All materials included. Participants in this workshop will also have 4 hours of FREE open studio time to work on their art piece outside of class IF they would like the time.
Life Drawing Studio Leader: Stephanie Meredith Twice a month on Wednesday evenings!
Polish up your drawing skills!
Drawing materials (charcoal and pencil) and easels available, but if you'd like large paper bring your own newsprint pads. April 14th & 28th from 6-8pm Come in and draw a clothed model. Cost: $15 per session Punchcards applicable! Free for members! Call to register 503-232-3457
Couture Alterations
Instructor: Elizabeth
Robinson
We all have clothes that we wish fit but don’t quite, or
they are just not as fashionable as we thought they would be, and are
unfortunately destined for the thrift store. If you wish you had the skills to
alter and modify these clothes yourself, then this class is for you. In these
three 3 ½ hour sessions, we will go over all the essential techniques you need
to custom fit clothes to your body. We will study how to ‘take in’ and add
width to clothes we have, as well as restyle garments and learn ways to create
something new from our ‘old’ clothes or thrift store finds. You will learn easy
ways to mend tears and replace zippers, finish raw edges, as well as how to
make and add embellishments such as appliqués, pockets, trims, and layers.
Week #1: Identifying and fixing fitting issues; ‘taking in’
garments; creative fitting elements
Week #2: Adding width, length and fullness to garments;
restyling garments
Week #3: Mending clothes; embellishments
Cost: $130 ($10 off with your own sewing machine!) + $5 Materials fee What to bring: ~Clothes you wish
to alter, modify and mend, matching thread, fabric and notions
particular to your project ~A sewing machine
if you have one: Please bring it clean, tuned and ready to use. Remember to
bring its power cord and presser foot, extra bobbins and feet, and the
machine’s manual. The studio will have a few sewing machines and a
serger available for sharing.
~A basic sewing
tool kit: Fabric scissors, small
pair of scissors or ‘nippers’ for cutting thread, seam
ripper, pins
with heads, clear,
see through ruler with grid, marking
tools (if you have them Chalk pencil or wheel, wash-out blue pen) & a notebook for taking notes When: Saturdays April 24th,
May 1st, & 15th
Class length: 3 ½
hours
In these 3 different workshops you will have the chance to get ready for summer by creating Stepping Stones for your outdoor path, funky wood painted signs for your garden or patio & mosaic your favorite pot! Take all 3 classes and receive 1 class FREE!
Garden Art Part 1: Stepping Stones Leader: Joy Leising Each participant will have a chance to make 1-3 stepping stones
of their own. The studio will provide molds, cement & fun
embellishments such as tiles, glass, stones & shells to place in
your stones. Saturday May 22nd from 1-2:30 Cost: $35
Garden Art Part 2 : Wood painted garden signs Leader: Joy Leising In this workshop participants will have the opportunity to use refound wood & patterns to paint & design funky outdoor garden or patio signs of their own. Each participant will have the opportunity to create 1-4 signs during this workshop. Saturday May 29th from 1-3pm Cost: $25
Garden Art Part 3: Mosaic Pots Leader: Joy Leising Come learn the art of mosaics while creating a really fun pot for
your outdoor area! Each participant will complete 1 mosaic pot and
learn the art of design , gluing , grouting & cleaning! The studio
will be providing a variety of sized pots , tiles , glass , rocks ,
shells & more! Mosaic 1: June 12 from 1-4pm Gluing Tiles & Grouting Mosaic 2: June 19 from 1-3pm Cleaning , Finalizing & Applying Final Coat Cost: $45
Glass Pendants Leader: Monica Kaul Create beautifully fired, hand cut glass pendants
without a kiln! These are the latest in jewelry fashion
statements and they are simply gorgeous. These pendants are quick to with stunning
results. Making just one is just simply not enough so in this class we'll
make at least THREE completed pendants to take home as a gift to yourself (you
deserve it) or for someone else.
We'll also discuss unique tips for working with
your own photographs to create customized pendants edged in silver.
Apr 24th 1-3pm Cost: $3o + $7 materials fee paid directly to
instructor Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Ages 15 and up
Creativity Workshop Leader: Beth Ann Short & Joy Leising Are you feeling stuck in your creative flow? Do you feel art making at home is a bit isolated? Twice
a month the studio is offering a place to get past these creative
blocks. Participants are welcome to bring in art already in process or
start a new piece. In these workshops, leaders will begin with a
small warm-up exercise and then if they choose will continue on with a
offered art directive. Thursday mornings from 11am-12:30pm April 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th Discounts for non-profit organizations! Cost: $15 per person includes access to workshop art materials. Punch cards applicable. Free for members.
Lets Hoop! Leader: Joy Leising It's Spring time lets get outside & hoop! In this 2 hour workshop you will learn some fun facts about Hula Hooping , make your own hoop & get some exercise grooving with your new hoop! Each participant will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills to make their own hula hoop & design it with a variety of sounds , wild colored tapes & more! Sunday April 25th from 1-3pm $40 non- members $35 members Ages 6 & Up Welcome! Bring a friend and each person receive $5 off!
Fauvism Open Studio Leader: Beth Ann
Short MA ATR-BC The "Fauves" (a.k.a "wild beasts") shocked the public with their
art. Bright colors and short blunt brushstrokes. This period was
considered a raw & emotional period in art. Come to this open studio and experience this method of painting. Artists of focus will include Henri Matisse, Andre Derain & Georges Braque.
No art making experience necessary! This workshop is for individuals high school aged & older. Sunday~ April 25th from 2-4pm Cost: $40 all art
materials included Learn even more about this period and take the Fauvism Lecture on April 10th 2-4:30pm
Call to register today, class space will be limited! 503-232-3457
Natural Paper Making Come learn the art of paper making with natural products such as seeds , dried flowers & recycled paper pulps! Each participant will have the opportunity to make up to 10 different types of paper and then in class 2 it will be turned into cards! Great class to take with a friend! May 4 & May 11 from 6-8pm $40.00 per person Sign up with a friend and receive $5 off of class fee.
Call to register! 503-232-3457
Art History: Artists Intent & Process Series II: Fauvism Leader: Beth Ann Short MA, ATR-BC
Did you ever look at a classic piece of art and wonder what
was behind the art and it’s composition?
Art making is a complex process that involves technique/use of materials
as well as telling a story with the media. In art therapy, art therapists use assessment techniques in
supporting individuals through the therapeutic process. These assessment techniques take into
consideration many formal points in the art process as well as clinical theory
and the individual’s life experiences.
In this lecture series participants will journey through multiple
periods of art history with a board certified registered art therapist
examining the art and artist’s experience considering these points of
assessment. Participants
will learn about the featured artist’s life, process in creativity and see visual proof
of the therapeutic use of art-making in the creator’s life. Expect rich discussions in this
interactive series.
This inspiring workshop is designed for adults over the age
of 18. These interactive lectures
may be taking in the entire series or individually.
The "Fauves" (a.k.a "wild beasts") shocked the public with their art. Bright colors and short blunt brushstrokes. This period was considered a raw & emotional period in art. Artists of focus will include Henri Matisse, Andre Derain & Georges Braque.
No art experience necessary!
Cost: $25 per person
Saturday April 10th from 2-4:30pm Call to register! 503-232-3457 If
you'd like to experience art making in an Fauvist approach come to our open studio workshop! Check out our workshop in the mixed
media section on this page on April 25th from 11am-1pm! Watch for Series III: Cubism in May 2010!