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 (4+)
See all- BOTANICAL WATERCOLORPortland Art Guild, Portland, OR
PLEASE NOTE: Official signup is through our website: Portland Art Guild
3-session series: $60 for PAG Members and $120/nonmembers.
Class size limit is 24. (Please note that this class is already nearly full)BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR with Mary Lyn Gough
Join us for an immersive workshop and discover the joy of painting flowers in watercolors. This class is designed to guide you, no matter your skill level, through the fascinating world of watercolor painting as you capture the vibrant colors and delicate textures of flowers. We will delve into the fundamental principles that form the backbone of watercolor techniques, while also introducing advanced concepts to enhance your artistic skills. Suitable for beginners through advanced.
ARTIST BIO Mary Lyn has been painting for the last 30 years. With a degree in Fine Arts, she has been exhibiting and selling her work throughout her career. Mary Lyn paints exclusively botanicals, with her inspiration mostly from working in her own garden. “I have always been especially drawn to the complexities, beauty, and specificity of flowers. No two are alike, even from the same variety.” She is currently exhibiting at the following Oregon galleries: Fairweather Gallery in Seaside, White Bird Gallery in Cannon Beach, and Alberta Street Gallery in Portland. Mary Lyn also shows at art events such as Art in the Pearl, where her work was used in their marketing campaign. She has taught for many years, first at the Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco and recently at Oregon Society of Artists. You can see her work at marylyngough.com and on artfullhome.com.Go to Portland Art Guild to officially sign up.Portland Art Guild
- BOTANICAL WATERCOLORPortland Art Guild, Portland, OR
PLEASE NOTE: Official signup is through our website: Portland Art Guild
3-session series: $60 for PAG Members and $120/nonmembers.
Class size limit is 24. (Please note that this class is already nearly full)BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR with Mary Lyn Gough
Join us for an immersive workshop and discover the joy of painting flowers in watercolors. This class is designed to guide you, no matter your skill level, through the fascinating world of watercolor painting as you capture the vibrant colors and delicate textures of flowers. We will delve into the fundamental principles that form the backbone of watercolor techniques, while also introducing advanced concepts to enhance your artistic skills. Suitable for beginners through advanced.
ARTIST BIO Mary Lyn has been painting for the last 30 years. With a degree in Fine Arts, she has been exhibiting and selling her work throughout her career. Mary Lyn paints exclusively botanicals, with her inspiration mostly from working in her own garden. “I have always been especially drawn to the complexities, beauty, and specificity of flowers. No two are alike, even from the same variety.” She is currently exhibiting at the following Oregon galleries: Fairweather Gallery in Seaside, White Bird Gallery in Cannon Beach, and Alberta Street Gallery in Portland. Mary Lyn also shows at art events such as Art in the Pearl, where her work was used in their marketing campaign. She has taught for many years, first at the Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco and recently at Oregon Society of Artists. You can see her work at marylyngough.com and on artfullhome.com.Go to Portland Art Guild to officially sign up.Portland Art Guild
- BOTANICAL WATERCOLORPortland Art Guild, Portland, OR
PLEASE NOTE: Official signup is through our website: Portland Art Guild
3-session series: $60 for PAG Members and $120/nonmembers.
Class size limit is 24. (Please note that this class is already nearly full)BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR with Mary Lyn Gough
Join us for an immersive workshop and discover the joy of painting flowers in watercolors. This class is designed to guide you, no matter your skill level, through the fascinating world of watercolor painting as you capture the vibrant colors and delicate textures of flowers. We will delve into the fundamental principles that form the backbone of watercolor techniques, while also introducing advanced concepts to enhance your artistic skills. Suitable for beginners through advanced.
ARTIST BIO Mary Lyn has been painting for the last 30 years. With a degree in Fine Arts, she has been exhibiting and selling her work throughout her career. Mary Lyn paints exclusively botanicals, with her inspiration mostly from working in her own garden. “I have always been especially drawn to the complexities, beauty, and specificity of flowers. No two are alike, even from the same variety.” She is currently exhibiting at the following Oregon galleries: Fairweather Gallery in Seaside, White Bird Gallery in Cannon Beach, and Alberta Street Gallery in Portland. Mary Lyn also shows at art events such as Art in the Pearl, where her work was used in their marketing campaign. She has taught for many years, first at the Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco and recently at Oregon Society of Artists. You can see her work at marylyngough.com and on artfullhome.com.Go to Portland Art Guild to officially sign up.Portland Art Guild
- ABSTRACT PAINTINGPortland Art Guild, Portland, OR
PLEASE NOTE: Official signup is through our website: Portland Art Guild
3-session series: $60 for PAG Members and $120/nonmembers.ABSTRACT PAINTING with John Halvorson
Unleash Your Inner Vision: Exploring Abstract Art. This 3-session class is a creative journey exploring abstract art through color, shape, form, line and texture. This will take you to your innermost feelings and mental images as you explore different types of abstracts and experimental art making. You will work at your own pace and complete two or more unique paintings. Take a creative journey beyond the ordinary to learn about you as an artist.
Demos will be done in acrylics but all paint mediums are applicable and welcome! This class is for students of all skill levels.
See Portland Art Guild website for details, materials list, and to sign up.
