What we’re about
Glad you found us! Portland Art Guild is a supportive, inclusive group of art enthusiasts of all art skill levels. We're about creating community, improving our art skills, and providing low cost art classes to the public so learning about art is accessible to all. We host social/art events and aim to provide display opportunities.
We rent a wonderful, large space for Mondays, so that's usually when we hold in-person classes, although occasionally this may vary. Our online classes are generally on Thursday evenings, although this may vary. We always have many more people in our classes than it shows on Meetup, by the way.
We're a nonprofit run by volunteers, and you can join us and be part of our volunteer team. Information about joining the Guild is on our website. You can still take our classes without becoming a PAG member. Official sign-up for our classes is on our website: **https://portlandartguild.org/**
Benefits of Guild Membership include:
-Substantial discount on our art classes.
-Opportunities to exhibit/market your work and enter our in-house competitions.
-Attend informative Membership Meetings followed by free art technique demos.
-Make new friends!
-Volunteer and be part of a team
To sign up for membership or for more information see our website.
**https://portlandartguild.org/**
Upcoming events
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OPEN STUDIO
Portland Art Guild, 3201 NE 148th Ave, Portland, OR, USOPEN STUDIO is an opportunity for art enthusiasts of any skill level to get together in a supportive atmosphere while working on any project of your choice. Perhaps you have unfinished work or want to start something new? Perhaps you want to try out some of our Guild's art materials? We have large tables if you want to spread out your materials. Open Studio is a great way to work on your art and make new friends. If you bring a lunch, we have a fridge and microwave for your use. Hope to see you there!
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PAINTING YOUR PET IN WATERCOLORS
Portland Art Guild, 3201 NE 148th Ave, Portland, OR, USPLEASE NOTE: Official signup is through our website: Portland Art Guild
2-session series: $40 for PAG Members and $80/nonmembers.
Sessions from 10:00am to 2:00pm on December 1st and 8th
Bring your pet to life in watercolors in this two-session class. We’ll begin with sharpening our observation skills, by sketching in pencil a detailed drawing of our chosen animal. Working from your own photo reference, you’ll focus on the unique features and the character of your pet. You’ll
then learn to play with watercolor, applying it to specific areas of your pet to capture details like the glint in an eye, the texture of its fur, the shape of a wet nose. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a beautiful painting of your pet.
Find your supply list here.2 attendeesPAINTING YOUR PET IN WATERCOLORS
Portland Art Guild, 3201 NE 148th Ave, Portland, OR, USPLEASE NOTE: Official signup is through our website: Portland Art Guild
2-session series: $40 for PAG Members and $80/nonmembers.
Sessions from 10:00am to 2:00pm on December 1st and 8th
Bring your pet to life in watercolors in this two-session class. We’ll begin with sharpening our observation skills, by sketching in pencil a detailed drawing of our chosen animal. Working from your own photo reference, you’ll focus on the unique features and the character of your pet. You’ll
then learn to play with watercolor, applying it to specific areas of your pet to capture details like the glint in an eye, the texture of its fur, the shape of a wet nose. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a beautiful painting of your pet.
Find your supply list here.1 attendee
Evergreens & Pinecones
Portland Art Guild, 3201 NE 148th Ave, Portland, OR, USPLEASE NOTE: Official signup is through our website: Portland Art Guild
3-session series: $35 for PAG Members and $70/nonmembers.
Session time 10:00am to 2:00pm on December 15th
Take time out of your busy life at the holidays to sit quietly and to paint peacefully. In this workshop you will create special artwork that can become wonderful gifts! Over the holidays it’s really fun to also use these pieces that are painted on rice paper to wrap gifts. We will start with painting warmups and technical practice for specific brushwork. We’ll use unique papers to try with Sumi-e inks and gouache paints.
All materials are provided by the instructor. If you have Sumi-e materials you are welcome to bring your own as well, and you’ll have a chance to develop your Sumi-e practice with the change of seasons.
Beginners are always welcome.
Officially sign up on Portland Art Guild website: Sign up here1 attendee
Past events
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