Open studio DIY experiences MUST be scheduled in advanced by calling 503-232-3457
Class cancellations must be made one week prior for full refund. Studio members receive a discount on some classes and some free! Participants MUST register in advance prior to attending any class, workshop or lecture! All class fees are due at registration! Register online by clicking the link to the class of your choice!
If you are using any kind of coupon must call to register!
503-232-3457
COPYRIGHTS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS Leader: Peter Vaughan Shaver, Esq. This
interactive workshop will focus on copyrights, providing practical
information on various legal topics related to the protection of artwork
and creative service work products. All artists and creative
professionals are encouraged to attend: painters, sculptors,
photographers, print makers, designers, cartoonists, animators,
craftspeople, writers, publishers, and others.
This workshop
will provide a clear and comprehensive overview of what copyrights are
and how to obtain them. Topics will include the most important concepts
that every creative person should know, including how to register
various types of creative work with the Copyright Office, fair use
rights, copyright infringement, and the public domain. We will also
discuss the intersection of copyright law with trademark, patent and
trade secret law. Sunday, May 29th from 2-4pm Cost: $25 REGISTER ONLINE HERE
What is Art Therapy? Leader: Beth Ann Short MA, ATR-BC Are you interested in the field of art therapy, but don't know what
it's all about? This interactive talk will answer any questions you
might have. Short will discuss a brief history of Art Therapy, clinical
theories, properties of art materials, as well as discuss the
importance of having a Master's in Art Therapy when using it in mental
health treatment. She will also cover the education process, credentials
available, ethical use and job hunting.
For participants 18 and older.
Tuesday, May 24th from 6:30-9pm Cost: $45
Use your Living Social or Group On Certificates!
Please call or email to reserve your space:
503-232-3457 OR REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Mothers Day Body Care Open Studio Celebrate a special woman in your life in this crafty weekend workshop! Have fun making your own bath bombs , lip balms and sugar scrubs. Learn the basics to natural body care and aromatherapy in this fun weekend workshop. For participants 12 & older Saturday May 7th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm Cost: $40 per person Sign up with a friend and received $10 off! REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Basics to Cold Processed Soap Making Have you ever wanted to learn how to make soap? Here is your chance! Learn how to make soap from scratch using natural oils, lye, essential oils & seasonal herbs! Each soap maker will learn the basics to cold processed soap through hands on saponification, measuring , and more. Enjoy the opportunity to explore sweet seasonal blends of oatmeal, vanilla, mint, chocolate and more in this winter seasonal workshop. After the soap has cured participants will return to the studio to press, stamp, wrap, label, and take home their soaps! Ages 8 & Up welcome! Part 1 : May 25th from 6-8pm Part 2 : June 15th 7:30 - 8:30 pm *Part 2 is an optional class and can be scheduled individually with the instructor if this date does not work for you! Cost: $60 + $5 lab fee Members $50 no lab fee REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Tea Cup Soy Candle Making Adult Class Learn the basics to soy candle making in vintage tea cups! This workshop is a great mother's day gift idea. Each candle maker will come away from this workshop with 2-3 of their own personally crafted and scented candles in addition to the knowledge of soy candle making! May 14th from 3-5pm
Cost: $45.00 + $5 materials fee REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Artist Tool Box for Kids Leader: Jolie Guillebeau Learning
to draw is easy. There are just a few secrets and tricks I can show
you, so that you can draw anything you see. We'll use a few tools that
are easy to make and use. It'll be fun! Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm May 19 & 26 June 2 & 9
Ages 8-14 years
Cost: $40 + $8 materials fee
Members $35 REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Drawing
Co-op for Adults
Leader: Beth Ann Short Looking
for a place to practice your drawing skills with guidance and support? This monthly workshops will provide
artists of ALL levels a place to explore materials and also work on technique. Each month a drawing exercise will be
available (i.e. still life or verbal prompt) and also a wide variety of drawing
materials including pencil, colored pencil, pastel, charcoal and more.
1
Thursday afternoon per month from 3-5pm
May 12 - Pencil
Basics
June 23 –
Pastel & Charcoal
July 7 –
Faces & Features
Cost: $60 materials and paper included REGISTER ONLINE HERE To register for just one or two please call 503-232-3457
$20 per week
Manga-Inspired
Drawing Co-op
Leader: Beth Ann Short Do you
love the work of Osamu Tezuka or Fujiko F. Fujio. The term "manga" used outside Japan refers
specifically to comics originally published in Japan. However, manga-influenced comics, among
original works, exist in many other parts of the world. In this drawing co-op artists will
gather for to draw, socialize and create new characters. Basic drawing materials and paper will
be available, but if participants have their own drawing kit they are welcome
to bring them.
1
Thursday afternoon per month from 3:30-5pm
April 28th
May 19th
June 16th
Cost: $60
materials included REGISTER ONLINE HERE To register for just one or two please call 503-232-3457
$20 per week
Felted Slippers Workshop Leader: LeBrie Rich Learn to make
wool felted slippers using a plastic resist as the pattern. Students
come away with a completed pair of slippers and the know-ho to make more
for any sized foot. May 15th from 11am-3pm
Cost: $45 + $15 materials fee paid to instructor THIS CLASS IS FULL REGISTER FOR JUNE CLASS HERE
Create
Fairy Inspired Dioramas Leader: Maya Gable Use your
imagination to create a unique, fairy themed diorama. Learn to view twigs,
moss, and cast off items such as buttons and beads in a whole new way. Find out
what else these items might become. Be prepared to enter the world of fairies!
This class is recommended for ages 12 and up. Wear clothes
that you won’t mind getting a little messy.
May 7 from 1-3pm Cost: $20 plus $5 material fee
Ages 12 and up REGISTER ONINE HERE
Bottlecap Pointillism with Jackie Sauriol Bottlecaps are free, colorful and varied, and offer us a chance to see contrast and pattern in new ways. We will be working primarily in 2D, and use a grid system as needed to transfer images.
In just 3 classes you will build up a substrate, (11x17 or larger), 'paint' it using only bottlecaps, then coat and frame your art all with non-toxic materials, (a water-based clearcoat is used). May 14 , 21 & 28th from 3:30 - 5pm Cost: $35.00 + $10 materials fee Ages 12- 112 years welcome REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Evolution
II: Media Exploration for
artists 18 years & older
Lead by Fine Artist & Art Therapist Beth Ann Short MA,
ATR-BC
Are you looking to increase your knowledge
of art material use as well as open up your creative channels? In this
on-going workshop, participants can expect to come and engage in a creative
community environment. Each meeting will have a pre-determined art
experience and media choices for the participants. Art experiences will
have a theme or direction for content of piece, to generate motivation and
reduce anxiety at starting a new piece of art each class. Art experiences
will last for one class and although we encourage consistent attendance, it is
not mandatory to attend every classes if your schedule does not permit
it. Media to be explored in this on-going class may include drawing
materials, paint, collage, fiber & much more.
Formal Class Times: Thursday
afternoons once a month from 3-4:30pm 1/6,
2/3, 3/10, 4/7, 5/5 Cost: $20 per class all art materials included Free for studio members!
Beth Ann Short MA, ATR-BC is a fine artist & art therapist in the
Portland area. Short
has a Masters in Art Therapy from Marylhurst University and is a nationally
registered & board certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) with the Art Therapy
Credentials Board and a member of the American Art Therapy Association.
Currently Short has a small private practice, provides in-service presentations
and sits on panels to inform the public about the benefits of Art
Therapy. www.violetcras.typepad.com
To register call: 503-232-3457
Mother's Day Mosaics Leader: Joy Leising In this 2-part workshop you will learn the basics to mosaics by designing, glueing and grouting. Each participant will have the opportunity tocreate a fun mosaic trivet , tray or small box for a special woman in their life! Go away from this workshop with the basic knowledge to mosaics! Ages 8 - 108 welcome
$60.00
Members: $45.00
Wednesday May 4 from 6-8pm
Wednesday May 11 from 6-8pm REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Acrylic Painting 1 – Painting from Life In this no-pressure
workshop series, Amy Buchheit will guide you through the basics of
acrylic painting, from selecting your materials and color mixing to
creating a completed piece. We will be working from life, painting
simple subjects to support you in learning how to paint with volume and
dimension. You will be able to make arrangements to use the 100th
Monkey Studios work space if you would like to practice painting or work
on your piece between classes. May 18, 25 & June 1, 8 from 6-8pm Cost: $65.00 + $15 materials fee
Members $60.00
Adult Class REGISTER ONLINE HERE
*Participants will have studio access to work on pieces when class is
not in session. A $15 fee provides you with a painting support, use of a
tabletop easel during class and access to some limited supplies. A
materials list will be provided upon registration for the class.
Digital Photography for Beginners Leader: Johanna Robinson Take
an in-depth course on digital photography in only 3 sessions! Learn to
use your camera to it's full potential and be in complete control of the
way your photographs look. Discover insider tricks and tools of the
trade while becoming more confident with your own equipment. Topics we
will cover include: using a digital camera with manual settings,
exposure, lighting, color balance, in-camera editing and digital
manipulation on the computer. Create a photography portfolio over the
course of three weeks and choose your favorite photographs to print on
the last day of class. For participants 13 - 103 years Saturday May 7,14 & 21 Saturdays 12-2pm Cost: $75 + $10 materials fee REGISTER ONLINE HERE Required equipment: A digital SLR camera is suggested, although any camera with manual settings will do. To view examples of Johanna's artwork, please visit: www.johannarobinson.com Her commercial photography can be found at: http://johannarobinson.hostwebs.com
Parent
and Kid Animation Extravaganza! Leader: Ben Popp In this exciting workshop both kids and their parents will
get to team up to create an animated movie while learning the tools of stop
motion animation. This isn’t your
everyday sitting on your butt computer animation, this is crazy hands on get
yourself dirty animation! We’ll be
using a variety of tools and materials to make your collaborative stories come
to life! If you’ve ever wondered
what an animation would look like if both yours and your child’s brains melded
together, this is the class for you! Come learn, play and experience the excitement
animation can bring when your hand made worlds come to life! May 22 & 29th 12-4pm For kids age 5-15 kids and an adults Cost: $50 + $10 material fee REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Beginning Woodblock Carving and Printing Leader: Magena Kelly Learn woodblock relief printing, as beautifully demonstrated by Albrecht Durer, Pablo Picasso, M.C. Escher and Hokusai! During this three class course we will focus on carving and printing techniques used in Woodblock Relief Printmaking. Students will explore a variety of tools and mark making techniques to create original block printed images. Students will see examples of artworks created in this way, and gain a basic knowledge of woodblock printing throughout history. We will explore hand and press printing techniques with relief printmaking on a variety of papers. We will explore the possibilities of different color combinations with different printing techniques and the possibilities of the multiple. Students will complete the class with small editions of original artwork, and the skills and tools to continue working in this medium at home or in a studio. Cost: $60.00 + $10 materials fee This class will be rescheduled for the summer. If you are interested in taking this class please call the studio directly! 503-232-3457