A-Muse-A-Palooza: Free Make and Take

Come be the first in Portland to see the new line of A Muse Art Stamps’ Winter Stamp Collection. Collage in Woodstock will be the only store in Portland to be hosting this week’s A-Muse-A-Palooza!

A-Muse-A-Palooza: Free Make and Take

Come be the first in Portland to see the new line of A Muse Art Stamps’ Winter Stamp Collection. Collage in Woodstock will be the only store in Portland to be hosting this week’s A-Muse-A-Palooza and we are opening our store one hour early to give all of you die-hard, A Muse fans the first peek!

Also, everyday of the event we will be raffling off fun door prizes, so come back everyday for your chance to win and to be entered in our grand prize drawing which will be held at the end of the event!

A-Muse-A-Palooza: Winter Themed Cards

Come be the first in Portland to see the new line of A Muse Art Stamps’ Winter/Christmas Stamp Collection. Collage in Woodstock will be the only store in Portland to be hosting this week’s A-Muse-A-Palooza. If you have already taken the other two A-Muse classes offered this week, don’t worry this class will have all new cards to make

A-Muse-A-Palooza: Winter Wonderland Cards

Come be the first in Portland to see the new line of A Muse Art Stamps’ Winter Stamp Collection. Collage in Woodstock will be the only store in Portland to be hosting this week’s A-Muse-A-Palooza. This class will focus on their new line of winter stamps. We will be making three A Muse winter themed cards. Come see what wonderfully wintery creations we have in store for you!

Antiquing your Jewelry

In this class you will learn how different solutions can give your jewelry an antiqued look! Turn plain brass metal into trendy antiqued brass and turn silver black! You will learn how to properly and safely use solutions to change your metal and learn different techniques how to vary the degree of color change. This technique works on metal chain and charms and wire.

Art for Asperger's

The main goal of this eight week course is fun and the feeling of accomplishment in producing a collaborative art project for display at a community venue. The project content and medium used will be determined by the students during the first class. Week by week the children will work together while tapping into their individual visual strengths and fine tuning their social communication skills.

Art-Book-Crafting: Signature Binding A-B-C's

Expand your bookbinding knowledge! In this class you will learn the
technique of binding single and multiple signature books. You'll learn
how to make professional looking blank journals, sketchbooks, address
books, recipe books, and so much more!

Art-Book-Crafting: Stab Binding A-B-C's

Quick to learn and easy to master!  In this class you will learn the
technique of the Japanese Stab Binding.  You'll learn how to make
beautiful, one-of-a-kind blank journals, sketchbooks, address books,
recipe books, and so much more!

Artmaking as Playful Prayer

In this workshop, we explore art-making as a playful, joyous, and non-judgmental way of reconnecting with the creative self and our sources of inspiration. This six-week workshop is for anyone who wants to rediscover their own creative power and connection to the greater world.

Assess yourself (and your business) 1

If your business is not prospering as you would like, you may be "one skill away from success."  

Assess yourself (and your business) 2: Creative Networking

If your business is not prospering as you would like, you may be "one skill away from success."  

Basic Beading

If you want to get comfortable using basic jewelry making tools, wire, and store-bought findings and beads to create your own simple jewelry, this is the class for you! With this introductory class, you'll learn to navigate the basic tools of beading and the bare bones of wire manipulation and using findings, chain, and nylon-coated beading wire to create your own beaded jewelry. We'll also talk about how to select beads and where to find them.

Basic Embroidery on Paper and/or Fabric

Learn a wide variety of embroidery stitches and techniques. Use the hip and fun patterns provided or learn how to turn your own simple line drawings into easy-to-use patterns. Basic materials will be provided, including a starter kit and scraps for practicing.

Basic Vinyl Sewing Techniques

Let's make a Pocket Protector (keychain coinpurse!)In this class, you'll learn some of the basics of sewing on and with vinyl and Naugahyde fabric, how to apply heavy duty snaps, as well as some super cute rivets!

Bead Netted Collage

Take your collages to another dimension with beadwork! Make
wearable art out of found objects, paper, fabric, beads, charms---
whatever rocks your world---using woven seed beads as a base.
String a bunch of artist trading cards together as a scarf, cape, or
necklace; laminate an old photo and embellish it with beads for a
pendant; take all the old lurid pulp fiction book covers you can find
and make a hat that doubles as sculpture; invent new uses for sea
glass. In this technique oriented class, we will explore a variety
of possibilities and launch a project.

Beaded People Pins

Create your own one-of-a-kind miniature faces and wear them as unique pins, earrings, pendants and brooches!  Learn how to stitch a face from your own sketch or photo, using beads sewn to each other with thread.

Beginner to advanced - Knitting with Plastic Bags - Clutch Purse Project!

Do you love to shop almost as much as you love to knit? This poses a problem; what to do with all the bags you acquire in your retail journeys? Candi, the teacher of this class has discovered if you take an ordinary plastic bag and cut it into strips; you can actually knit with the plastic.

Beginning Field Drawing

The class will focus on field drawing in sketchbook format. The start of the class will be a lecture and basic instruction on techniques for field drawing. Strategies and opportunities for field drawing will be discussed. Samples of various images will be provided. The bulk of the class will be spent in the field (Alberta neighborhood) where students will be asked to choose certain subjects for study.

Beginning Mosaic

If you have ever thought about taking a mosaic class, are interested in doing larger projects in the future, or just want to experiment with the mosaic medium, this is the class for you.

Beginning Printmaking: Linoleum Block Printing

Learn relief printmaking with linoleum blocks. In this two-part class you will get an overview of basic to advanced techniques in linoleum printing. You will learn all about one-color cuts, the reduction method and multi-block printing. You will create a linocut of your choice, and with water-soluble inks, print with a variety of papers.

Beginning Printmaking: Monotype

Learn the unique process that combines painting and printmaking techniques with water-based inks. A monotype is a one-of-a-kind image that is developed on a flat plate and then transferred to paper.

Beginning Soldering

Soldering is the rage right now, don't you want to learn how? Attend this soldering workshop to learn the basics, perfect your skills or learn additional techniques. You'll make soldered microscope slide jewelry or ornaments. If you already know the basics, you can learn about various patinas, cutting glass, and assembling multiple piece projects. You'll walk away with jewelry or great gifts.

Beginning Soldering

Are you interested in learning to make a unique pendant or sun catcher for yourself, or an inexpensive way to make a gift for a friend? In this class you will learn the basic copper foil solder.

Beginning Woodblock Printmaking

This workshop will introduce you to the simplicity and enchantment of printmaking. In this two-part class we will explore contemporary methods of relief printmaking with woodblocks. You will learn how to carve into Shina Plywood, and handprint using a variety of inks such as: Sumi, gouache, Speedball, and professional water-based printmaking inks. We will also explore the relationship of these inks with a variety of printmaking papers.

Blogging as a Way to Market your Crafty Business (101)

Blogs are much more than just online journals - they're a powerful way to build community, and an excellent marketing tool -- that is, if you use them wisely. In this class, we'll discuss techniques for building a compelling blog, attracting a wide audience, and then directing attention to your own art/craft business

Canvas and/or Fabric Stretching

Students will learn the skills necessary to stretch smaller and larger canvases (we will discuss support for larger canvases). In class we will stretch one small canvas (size can be any combo of 8", 10" or 12" bars, ie. 8X12, 10X10, etc.). We will have time to prime and sand if students wish to do so, or the extra time can be used to start additional projects such as canvas and or decorative fabric pieces.

Cards Over Coffee

Like to make cards? Want to get together with other hip individuals who also like to make cards? Then join us the last Tuesday of every month for coffee and card making.

Cards Over Coffee*

Like to make cards or want to learn how? Want to get together with other like minded individuals? Then this class is for you! Join us the last Tuesday of every month for coffee and card making.

Copyright Basics for Artists and Craftspeople

This two-hour, interactive workshop will focus on copyrights and how they are used in contracts for creative people of all kinds. We will discuss practical information on various legal topics related to the protection and sales of artwork.

Crafting Collage

This basic collage class will teach you techniques utilizing acrylic paint, paper and found objects. We will discuss color theory, composition, and a very basic formula for implementing future collages

Creating Your Perfect Blog; Brainstorming, Layout & Design

“BLOGGING – Visibility in a Dog Eat Blog World”

Cut and Paste Collage

Come to this workshop and explore the restorative powers of collage. This paper collage workshop is the best way to wind down after a busy day at work. Glue sticks, scissors, and an endless assortment of papers will be provided to help guide you on a two-hour creative journey. All levels welcome.

Demo Day - Bead Netted Collage with Teresa Sullivan

For our second demo at the Woodstock store, Teresa Sullivan will be demonstrating bead netted collage. What is bead netted collage? It is a way of taking collage to another dimension with beadwork!

Demo Day - Jewelry with Amanda Horton

During this first demonstration at our new Woodstock store, Amanda Horton will be sharing some of her beautiful jewelry making techniques for antiquing jewelry with eggs. Horton's jewelry combines vintage sensibility with modern simplicity with many modern and unique techniques.

DIY Sweater People

Come create your very own DIY Sweater Person! Using basic sewing techniques, we will make new little creatures out of old sweaters. Yippeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

DRAWING EXPLORATION

Explore the world of your imagination through line and color!  Draw your portrait in ten years, sketch the tree outside your window, design your dream house...Develop skills with pen & ink, charcoal, colored pencils, and oil pastels while learning about composition, perspective, and shading.

Drawing Techniques for Kids

Does your child love to draw, cartoon, doodle or just play around with materials? If so, this beginning level drawing course can be a wonderful way to give your child some new inspiration and techniques to push their art further while building confidence in their own creative voice.

Encrustations: Building Dimension and Texture

Make several small shrines or paintings, and learn a variety of ways to build up texture and create dimensional effects in the process – make molds and cast dimensional objects with PaperClay, and build up textures with papers, fabrics, and hardware store finds. This class can take your painting and assemblage work into Super 3-D!

Family Heirloom Art- Creating a Family Tree

Bring images of your family together to create a unique family tree illuminating your family’s growth and the connections between generations

For the Love of Fiber 1

This class is an excellent starting point to the basics of wet felting, the ancient technique of creating a durable and versatile wool textile by hand. 

Hoops-Wire Wrapped Earrings

Create your own hoop earrings! In this class you will take plain old wire (gold, silver, brass, or colored) and turn it into a fashionable pair of earrings.

How to Sell on Etsy.com

A workshop designed to help artists and craftspeople to improve their business and marketing capacity, providing training on the use of www.etsy.com  for marketing and selling artwork and handmade items.  The workshop will cover:

Images on Fabric: Transfer, Print, Embellish

Sure, there are a lot of wonderful pre-printed fabrics out there - but what about adding your own imagery to fabric?

Itty Bitty Pretties

Experiment with paint, paper, ephemera, and doodads by making little 1.5 x 1.5 inch masterpieces. Chipboard squares are covered with collage papers, family photos, and then embellished with bits and pieces of found objects, shells, jewels, glitter – unlimited possibilities! Each little tile is a finished piece of art and when grouped together, you have a mini exhibit!

Junk Drawer Jewels

In this class, we’ll take junk, found objects, old jewelry parts, and hardware store finds, then integrate stamping, beads, glues, and alcohol inks to create cool, assemblage-art-inspired effects. The result? Amazing, one-of-a-kind jewelry! You will never look at bottle caps, recycling, junk, nuts, scrap pencils, bolts, cotter pins, bicycle inner tubes and washers the same way again - and trips to yard sales and Home Depot will take on a whole new meaning. Learn to craft affordable, durable, and amazing jewelry for guys and gals from hardware and other found objects using glues and basic jewelry findings - No soldering required!

Kid's craft night/parent's date night!

Bring your kids to Kid's Craft Night/Parent's Date Night at the DIY Lounge at Collage! Kids ages 5-12 are welcome at 5:30pm and pick them up at 8pm.  We will do high quality, really fun arts and crafts with your kids while you get to go out to dinner, drinks or anything else that takes 2 1/2 hours to accomplish.

Kid's craft night/parent's date night!!

Finally, you don't have to pay a babysitter to watch your kids sit in front of the television and eat all your food! Just bring them to Kid's Craft Night/Parent's Date Night at the DIY Lounge at Collage! Kids ages 5-12 are welcome at 5:30pm and pick them up at 8pm.

Kids Card Making Class (Cards for the Boys and Men in Our Lives)

Show the Boys and Men in your life how much you really love them by giving them a handmade card! Students will learn how to make three to four greeting cards with different designs and card making techniques.

Make your own paintbrush

Handmade paintbrushes were traditionally carved of cedar or other wood, painted with natural mineral pigments and porcupine brush hair wrapped with spruce root.  This paintbrush class will be an introduction on how to make your own paintbrush.  This class will focus on carving a handle out of wood and on how to apply the brush hair to the handle.

Matchbox Shrines

Creating a small, personal shrine is a way to commemorate or acknowledge a feeling, goal, intention, memory, thought, idea, or even to focus on a special word or color. Shrines are meant to represent something personal and unique to you. In this workshop, you will be provided with two small matchboxes and all the materials you need to create two teeny, tiny personal shrines.

Maximizing Your Blog's Potential; Marketing, SEO & Web Presence

“BLOGGING – Visibility in a Dog Eat Blog World”

 ...the next and most important steps

Memory Jewelry

If your best friend needs to have a necklace that features her favorite pooch, or your mom wants grandkid earrings for special occasions, this is the class for you! Learn how to turn your favorite tiny images and ephemera (1/2" diameter round images to 1"x3" rectangular images) and turn them into nifty bracelets, earrings, pendants, and even rings!

Milagros Hand Earrings

Celebrate those miracle workers, your hands, in these intricate beaded earrings! These were featured on AM Northwest's craft week programs last March.

Naturally Tarnish Your Jewelry with Eggs – Sterling Silver Necklaces

Have you ever wanted to create that “antiqued” jewelry look? If so, then this is the class for you!

No School Art School - Go Wild! Animal Art for kids age 6-12

While the kids are out of school, Art School is IN SESSION. Jennifer Wells Design, Art Up, and DIY Lounge at collage are teaming up to offer an amazingly comprehensive art program for kids age 6-12! This camp operates as three art workshops in one dynamic day. Children participate in unique art projects, art history education, and cultural diversity, while gaining insight into themselves and the world around them. The Day begins at 9AM and ends at 3PM.

Open Lounge Night - for artists and crafters

Hold on to your crafty hats---we’re having a get together twice a month that you won’t want to miss! Circle the first and third Fridays from 6-10pm of each month on your calendars---and join us for some creative fun!

Whatever your needs may be from; inspiration after a week of work, a break from the family, maybe a project that must get done, art supply therapy, or all of it---we’re just what the crafty-doc ordered. The Lounge will be open to facilitate your artistic desires and the store will be open to fulfill your shopping cravings!

Paint-Making Series: Class 1 - Traditional Mineral Paints

The traditional paints class will focus on the history and use of traditional mineral pigments throughout the world with an emphasis on minerals that have been collected throughout Oregon and Washington.

*For a limited time this class is on special!  Regularly $60, it is only $55 for the June class!

Paint-Making Series: Class 2 - Modern Synthetic Paints

This workshop will be an introduction to the art of making paints. The workshop is in two separate classes that begins with the use of traditional mineral pigments in the first session and then the use of modern synthetic pigments in the second session.

Photographing Your Craftwork

A picture of your artwork is worth a thousand words---make it say what you want it to say! Creating great images of your work is an essential survival skill for artists. Make your art look as good in print and in cyberspace as it should, for etsy, your website, or getting into fairs and juried shows.

Printing With Junk

Some of the greatest artists in history have made art with printmaking, but it doesn’t have to be hard, complicated, or expensive! In fact, you can make prints with lots of things you probably already have lying around the house: bubble wrap, plastic bags, rug grippers, friendly foam, plastic tub lids, string, and foam insulation – just for starters!

Quick and Cute Crocheted Wrap/Scarf

In this class you will learn to make a quick, simple and cute fashion accessory.

Recycled Clothing Fun!

You were a bridesmaid in your cousin’s wedding. You wore the hideous dress and even smiled through the family pics- now what to do with the beast? Or what about that stint as a Corporate Working Girl and the wardrobe you acquired that still makes you cringe? Don’t throw the goods away- recycle them into something fabulous!

Recycled Jewelry-Cluster Earrings

Do you have an outdated necklace or piece of jewelry you want to revive? Have you broken a necklace lately and still have all the beads? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this class is perfect for you.

Scrap Glass Mosaic House Signs

Learn to design and create your own mosaic house numbers or sign. Class will focus on scrap and re-used glass mosaic, glass tools, cutting and shaping techniques, as well as setting, and grouting. All glass will be provided.

SHiNE – Live Your Brilliance

A less process-oriented approach than traditional therapy, coaching focuses on the NOW… empowering you to make choices that will bring you closer to your highest potential. The SHiNE approach relies on the inherent assumption that you are brilliant in your own perfect way. The most challenging dynamics that emerge in life are often our greatest gifts finding their way into our everyday. Our unique genius nips at our heels and begs to be embodied, mastered, and shared with the world. SHiNE Coaching offers you a safe container in which to release and transform what is keeping you from living your most brilliant and desired life. Candice Schutter is an experienced life coach, intuitive counselor, and somatic educator who passionately shares her journey towards brilliant living with you. She is practiced and capable at helping you to identify your unique gifts, and developing a plan for how to share them with the world around you.

Silk Screening 101

Have you always wanted to make your own tee shirts? Have you always felt intimidated by the printing process? Come to this workshop and learn how to transfer drawings and photographs to just about anything by using the photo emulsion silk-screening process. Not only will you learn how to “burn” your image into a screen, but you will also learn how to set-up your own silk-screening studio in your home.

Small Business Series:Session 1 – Getting Started

Starting a business can be very overwhelming – especially if you aren’t sure where to find the right information. I’ll go over the things you should do to get your business up and running and will point you in the right direction for certain forms and offices. We’ll also discuss how to create an identity for your business and develop collateral items, like business cards.

Small Business Series:Session 2 – Marketing and Public Relations

How do you get the word out about your business? From networking to advertising and everything in between, we’ll cover how to spread the word on a limited budget.

Small Business Series:Session 3 – Stores & Sales

Does the thought of taking your wares into a store for the first time make you want to hide under the bed? We’ll take the intimidation factor away by going over how to do it and what all of the terms mean. We’ll also discuss how to price your work and how to create eye-pleasing packaging. In addition to selling to stores, we’ll talk about events (like craft fairs) – from how to find out about them to what to bring.

Small Business Series:Session 4 – The Final Steps

This session is meant to get you excited about getting out there and starting your business! Students will bring their list of fears and obstacles about starting a business/growing a business and we will look at them as a class and break them down into positive things to work towards. I will also share some lessons I’ve learned the hard way to help you avoid making them. It will be a fun and interactive class!

SOY CANDLES: Sustainable and Seductive

Candles are now more stylish and popular than ever and the new material of choice, for those in the know, is Soy Bean Wax. Join us as we utilize reclaimed containers such as teacups, vases and jars to create a beautiful scented candle to burn or give as a gift.

Sugar Skulls: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with this Mexican Sugar Skull decorating class! Sugar skulls are traditionally made in Mexico to honor loved ones who have passed and displayed during the Day of the Dead celebration on November 2nd. Family members make the skulls then decorate them with colorful foil, frosting and sometimes the name of the loved one or trinkets belonging to them. They are then placed as offerings on beautifully decorated shrines.

Technique Tuesday (Glazing)

Want to learn the latest techniques in card making? Well then this class is for you. Join us the second Tuesday of every month and learn or expand on a new card making technique. This month’s class will focus on how to use different types of glazing to make your cards or other art projects really stand out! 

Technique Tuesday (Sewing on Cards/Paper)

Want to learn the latest techniques in card making? Well then this class is for you. Join us the second Tuesday of every month and learn or expand on a new card making technique. This month’s class will focus on sewing on greeting cards or paper!

The Art of Exhibition 101 *

Want to show your artwork but don’t know exactly what that entails? This class will help you get your work out there in a coffee shop, restaurant, or other alternative exhibition space. Learn the basics of documenting your work, portfolio presentation, choosing the right space for your work, working with a venue owner, writing a contract, promoting the exhibition, hanging the show, and planning an artist reception.

The Art of Exhibition 102 *

Are you ready to move on from showing your art in alternative exhibition spaces? This class will show you the steps to take in finding and applying for gallery level exhibition opportunities. Learn how to build and format your resume, present your portfolio, choose the right exhibition opportunities for your work, work with a gallery owner, and write a contract.

UnLeashing Your Creativity with SoulCollage!

Experience an enchanting day of Soul Tending. Leave the linear world behind.  Shift into the realm of imagination, intuition and insight using a symphony of images to create SoulCollage® cards.  Begin a magnificent deck of uniquely personal cards and learn a creativity practice to use anywhere. 

Visual Journaling - An Inner Travel Journal

Visual journaling is a creative way to respond to life's experiences using sketchbooks or other books through words and imagery.

In this class we will discuss developing our own 'visual language' and how to combine our words and images to produce pages that truly reflect us. Donna will present various writing prompts to help students delve into their memories, dreams and experiences...whatever is inside that they want to express on paper.

Watercolor 101

Have you always wanted to try watercolor but were afraid to start? This class will cover the basics enabling you to begin your journey with this exciting transparent medium. Working on a small scale, students will gain confidence in their ability.

Watercolor Travel Journal

Learn to keep memorable records of your travels whether near or far.The focus of this class will be watercolor along with pen and ink.

Wire Wrapped Rings with Semi-Precious Stones

Take your wire wrapping to the next level. Make your own, unique wire wrapped ring in this class using silver, gold, or colored wire and finish it with a semi-precious stone (provided by teacher). This is one of the easiest and most forgiving techniques!

Working with Wax Series 1: Basic Beeswax Collage

Enjoy the ancient art of working with melted beeswax by making beautiful, translucent collages with beeswax instead of glue! You will learn and practice a wide variety of techniques including layering objects like paper, thread, and fabric, transparency, and wax stamping.

Working with Wax Series 2 : Basic Painting with Wax (Beginning Encaustic)

Learn the ancient art of Encaustic painting. You will learn everything you need to know to get started on your own! 

Working with Wax Series 3: Stencils and Transfers and Molds, Oh My!

This class will focus on making and using stencils, chemical free photo-copy transfers, and making molds and working 3-D or sculpturally with encaustic medium.  

Write a business plan PAINLESSLY 1

Business plans are a positive way for you to guide your business, take yourself seriously and vision the lifestyle you dream of.  Not sure where to start?  This supportive environment will help create your plan in portions, and customize the format to fit your own creativity.  Each week will focus on a different part of the business plan and use examples and templates for you to take home.  Attend all month and end up with a finished plan and renewed clarity and confidence!  

Write a business plan PAINLESSLY 2

Business plans are a positive way for you to guide your business, take yourself seriously and vision the lifestyle you dream of.  Not sure where to start?  This supportive environment will help create your plan in portions, and customize the format to fit your own creativity.  Each week will focus on a different part of the business plan and use examples and templates for you to take home.  Attend all month and end up with a finished plan and renewed clarity and confidence!  

Write a business plan PAINLESSLY 3

Business plans are a positive way for you to guide your business, take yourself seriously and vision the lifestyle you dream of.  Not sure where to start?  This supportive environment will help create your plan in portions, and customize the format to fit your own creativity.  Each week will focus on a different part of the business plan and use examples and templates for you to take home.  Attend all month and end up with a finished plan and renewed clarity and confidence!  

Write a business plan PAINLESSLY 4

Business plans are a positive way for you to guide your business, take yourself seriously and vision the lifestyle you dream of.  Not sure where to start?  This supportive environment will help create your plan in portions, and customize the format to fit your own creativity.  Each week will focus on a different part of the business plan and use examples and templates for you to take home.  Attend all month and end up with a finished plan and renewed clarity and confidence!  

“You Too Can Hoodoo

Just in time for Halloween/Dia de los Muertos these glass encased vigil candles are an extremely popular tradition, both religious and secular.  Here, you will have the opportunity to create your very own personalized vigil candles.  This extremely fun class gives you the opportunity to choose and collage your own container candle with imagery of the season or beyond.