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In Smith Claudel's third solo exhibition with Carnation Contemporary, the yard is both a symbol and a physical source material, juxtaposing the enclosure of nature and its display with the control of the body. In this exhibition, temporary sculptures of raw clay, harvested from the artist’s yard, will soon return to the earth. A series of botanical drawings was made with the artist's menstrual blood. And a site-specific installation displays a collection of yard work specimens: a small patch of grass unnaturally maintained, nail enamel coating unfired pinch pots, and plant clippings caught in resin.

Yard Work examines the absurdity and care of maintaining one's landscape, and the tension between being kept and being desired.

Kim Smith Claudel is an artist and visual designer based in Portland, Oregon. Working across painting, sculpture, and installation, Smith Claudel creates work that exists in deliberate flux. Her process-driven approach embraces the ephemeral, the decaying, and the mundane, building visual systems that resist completion. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, including a recent solo exhibition (End Cycle) at The Vestibule in Seattle. Other recent solo exhibitions include The Arts Center (Corvallis, OR), The Painting Center (NYC), Mt. Hood Community College (OR), and KyotoBA (Japan). Recent residencies include Building 5 in Portland and the Boston Center for the Arts. She holds an MFA from the School of Visual Arts. She received an MS in Media Arts and Sciences from the MIT Media Lab, where she was a Learning Innovation Fellow. She is a member of Carnation Contemporary Gallery and the WAVE artist collective.

Opening Saturday, October 03, 5–8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21st: Both Tasting Room locations will be closing at 3pm. Gather at the pFriem Milwaukie Tasting Room for an evening of hand building mugs and beverages. Each attendee will build a mug from scratch and apply glaze, guided by Alison. The ticket price includes one drink, but stick around for dinner from pFriem's delicious kitchen. This is great for a date night or larger group. Cost includes all materials and firing. Mugs ready to be picked up 3 weeks later at Makerspace Sellwood. We use cookies on our site to give you the best experience. To continue using our site, please accept cookies.

A companion to The Art of Mark Rothko, this exhibition showcases the vitality of abstract painting in American art from Rothko’s time to the present. Rothko created abstract paintings with rich colors that filled the canvas from edge to edge. His example inspired other painters to focus exclusively on color, form, and surface in their works and avoid any representational depictions. Artists like Helen Frankenthaler, Morris Louis, and Jules Olitski found a great variety of expression in this process of underscoring the foundational elements of their paintings. This approach wasn’t limited to painting. Artists like Aaron Siskind in photography and Gertrud and Otto Natzlers in ceramics concentrated on the unique qualities of their materials to further explore the possibilities of abstraction in different artistic disciplines.

Yet by the 1970s, some artists, including feminist artists Valerie Jaudon and Arlene Slavin, considered this strict attention to form too limiting. They began to challenge this orthodoxy by connecting their artworks to everyday patterns and decorations. Over recent decades, a diverse group of artists, including Kikuo Saito, Reginald Sylvester II, and Kay WalkingStick, all featured here, have employed abstraction to convey the world and their experiences beyond the frame of the canvas, further expanding the possibilities for abstract art to connect with meaning and self-narrative.

Join Repair PDX for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to repair your ceramics with a modern take on an ancient art form. Limited seats!

3783 SE Concord Rd., Oak Lodge OR 97267 Join us in the Community Room for play time! Meet other caregivers and let your kids socialize while playing with library-provided toys. Ages 1-5. No registration required.

Kick off the holiday season by discovering unique handmade crafts, tasty treats, and festive treasures from over 30 local artisans.

It is that time of year again. The 11th Annual OBT Holiday Craft Fair is just around the corner. There will be a variety of skilled artists participating again this year, some returning and some joining for the very first time. Handmade clothing, intricately beaded and silver inlay jewelry, miso products, felted and 3D ornaments, paintings, ceramics, hand-woven baskets, unique greeting cards, and fun stocking stuffers are just some of the amazing creations you will find at the fair. There will be something for everyone—and all budgets. Bring the kids and plan to shop the day away.

The first 30 people through the door will receive a discount coupon from the kitchen, where tasty dishes will be served all day long. There will also be a bake sale booth, run by the Dharma School. Please come out and support these wonderful artists. All are welcome.

The inaugural exhibition in the heart of the Rothko Pavilion speaks to the strong sense of place experienced through one's connection to the natural environment. Drawn from the Asian, Native American, Northwest, and Modern and Contemporary Art collections, Forming Nature, Nature Formed features artworks in glass, clay, metal, neon, and wood that speak to the ways artists from many cultural backgrounds interpret encounters with the natural world in sculptural form. Some works reflect close observation and representation of leaves, insects, hives, and other surrounding elements. Others become abstract expressions of energy inspired by the dynamic forces around and within us. A poetic neon text by Marie Watt serves to ground us in contemplation of the kinship with the environment of the Pacific Northwest and the creatures who inhabit this space alongside them.

Babies and their grownups are invited to share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and a simple book while making new friends and developing early literacy skills. Includes unstructured playtime. For ages 0 to 12 months.
Weekly on Sundays.

Join other Indigenous families for a welcoming playtime that strengthens cultural connection, shared learning, and builds meaningful relationships. Families experience an exchange of traditions while children build social skills in a safe space where everyone can be themselves.

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

Join us for our Annual Holiday Bazaar!

This year's annual bazaar will take place on November 14th and 15th, 9:00am-3:00pm both days. The event takes place at the West Linn Adult Community Center, 1180 Rosemont Road in West Linn.

This event is free and will feature over 40 local vendors with unique and gift worthy handcrafted items - just in time for the holidays! We will also have homemade cinnamon rolls, hot cocoa and hamburgers available for purchase.

Vendor spaces are full for this year.

Our 2026 handcrafted vendor list includes:

Gnomes By Rita

Julynne Pang - Fabric Ware

Herb's Daughter Custom Soaps

January 5th Designs

PhotoArtJewleryPDX

Ozznek LLC

Shorebirds

Violets Jewelry Stand

Lizard Queen Stitchcraft

Thirst Trap Tumbles

Sassy Penguin

Happy Knits

June Art

Aaron Bloom – Wood Bowls

Hailey Footer Art

Natures Lover Clayworks/ Ceramics by Ania

Harriet Beck - Bibs, Rugs, Etc.

Scarves n Things

Full Spiral Art

Itzy Bitzy

Stitchcraft by Mary Lynn

Mama Love Jewelry

Avation Leather

The Henry Soap Company

Celestial Aromatherapy

Laura Strudwick Art

Butterflyheart

Sarah's Pottery

Jeff Ament – Wood Products

Dazzle Art

Bany Honey

Wag Snax

Sugar Mama Sweets

Local Wood

Annette Shaner – Quilts

Val Ko - Felt Items

Spin to Weave Studio

Linda's Sewing Room

Debbie Woods Painting

Join us for toys, socialization time, and bubbles. Ages 2-3.

<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Dates</strong>: Wednesdays: 11/4, 11/11, 11/18</p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Time</strong>: 5:30 - 8:30 PM</p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Location</strong>: Bittersweet Studios, 1515 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217</p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">This is an abbreviated version of our six week Intro series that concentrates on giving students the basics of ceramics wheel throwing and hand-building without the time commitment of a 6 week course.</p><ul data-rte-list=\"default\"><li><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Week 1: Wheel Throwing Basics</strong><br />Learn the fundamentals of working on the pottery wheel, including centering clay, pulling walls, and forming simple vessels. Keep up to two wheel thrown pieces that we will trim for you.</p></li><li><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Week 2: Hand-building Techniques</strong><br />Explore coil, slab, and pinch methods to build forms by hand—great for sculptural or functional pieces.</p></li><li><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Week 3: Glazing & Finishing</strong><br />Apply underglaze and glaze to your bisqued pieces, experiment with surface decoration, and prepare your work for final firing. Students can fire up to 4 glazed pieces to keep.</p></li></ul><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Due to the sequential nature of this series, we cannot offer make-up classes. Please plan on attending every class session. 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Ka soo gayb gal waqti ciyaar oo farxad leh oo ka dhacaya maktabadaa. Buugaag, alaab-ciyaareed, muusig, iyo meel ku filan oo caruurta ku ciyaari karaan isla markaana wax ku baran karaan.

Waqtiyada sheekoyinka Laybareriga degmada Multnomah County waxaa taagera hadiyado la siiyay mu'asasada maktabada.

Hand-Crafted, Small Production, Estate Pinot Noir, Rosé, and White Pinot plus Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Super Tuscan, and Chardonnay. Browse the Clay Art Gallery at our Boutique Vineyard nestled in the Laurelwood District of the Chehalem Mountains. Ceramics by Winemaker/Owner Bill Sanchez plus other guest artists. Reservations recommended. Terra our Yellow Lab will greet you. Tasting Fee $25.

The roster for the 2026 season includes more than 80 small businesses, including new and returning vendors spanning local farmers, artisan food, and handmade arts and crafts. Some exciting new products at the market this year include flower bouquets and baked goods by North Portland-based Flower&Flour; frozen take-home Himalayan Dumplings by Kyikyi; and ceramics from members of the St. Johns Clay Collective.

SJFM proudly offers Double Up Food Bucks and Produce Match and will be matching up to $20 in SNAP and EBT Cash per household per market day. SJFM also works with St. Johns-based organization Suma to offer an additional matching program, up to $15 per day. To redeem, SNAP customers can bring their Oregon Trail card to the Information Booth at the market. All are welcome at the St. Johns Farmers Market.

These food access programs are central to SJFM’s mission of providing equitable access to locally grown, healthy, culturally relevant food to residents facing food insecurity and of contributing to the health of all local residents.

Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages birth - 1) with board books, toys, music, and all the room your baby needs to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

Join us for toys and socialization time. Ages 3-6.

Indoor Playground at LORAC

Open Tuesdays + Thursdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Open to ages 0-4
Drop-In Fee $4 Additional Sibling Fee $2 15-Visit Punch Pass: $40 (individual), $70 (+sibling)

Rain? No problem! This is an ideal program for parents and caregivers who are looking for fun and interactive activities with their kiddos! Enjoy climbing, active play, sensory toys and more.
Parents must supervise their children at all times.
Please do not bring snacks containing nut products to The Indoor Playground.

This is a drop-in program located in the LO Recreation & Aquatics Center (LORAC)

Interested in renting Indoor Playground for a birthday party? Enjoy a no-hassle birthday party at Indoor Playground! View LORAC Rentals HERE

Play is one of the five practices that help children get ready to read! Active play helps children develop physical coordination and motor skills they need for a wide range of activities, form walking and running to holding a book and tracking a line of text. Families can play and build together while socialize and connect with one another.

WildCraft Studio School is bringing back Wild Holiday, the handmade holiday market. Featuring the work of 25+ Portland artists and craftspeople, the Pearl District studio will be filled with handmade gifts in the mediums of ceramics, printmaking, weaving, jewelry, botanical creations, stained glass, woodworking and traditional arts. WildCraft will be selling craft kits, original screenprints, gift certificates and Prune People. Intrigued? Grab a cup of mulled wine while you explore this handmade market.

Goods By:

Nola Clay & Kelly Beiermann Studio / E Cooper Pottery / Maren + Laura Ceramics / Watseka Journeys / Metal Flora Jewelry / Tania Skevos / Daniela Mahoney / Betsy Walton / Dirt Flower Studio / Camilla Watson Art / Rachel Warkentin & Barrowpdx / Monomino / Maren Salomon / Molly Steadman / Portland Fruit Tree Project / Madre Linen / Tanglier Studio / Kim Lewis Glass / Kreisman Acres Woodworking / One of One Goods / Malorie Hall Ceramics / Squeezebox Press / Bee Wild Candles / Firn Handcrafted / Sauvie Shrubs / Mary Carroll Ceramics / De Flora Magia / Canyon House Textiles

Kick off your holiday shopping at Cathedral Ridge Winery in Hood River! Browse a festive collection of local artisans offering handcrafted candles, pottery, jewelry, clothing, original artwork, and unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Enjoy Cathedral Ridge Winery's award-winning wines as you explore one-of-a-kind creations, meet local makers, and support our creative community. Bring friends and family for an afternoon of holiday shopping and wine-country cheer! Free to browse and shop. Wine tastings and purchases are available separately.

The ancient Greeks loved wall murals and small portable paintings, but most of these have been lost over time. Instead, their art is best known from objects such as ceramic pots and vessels, excavated from rubbish heaps and graves. These ordinary household wares were produced in vast quantity, and some were even decorated by artists of extraordinary talent. Those that survive, often reconstructed from shards, continue to inspire artists and all of us with the stories and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. The stories range from the labors of Herakles to the poet Orpheus, and range in time from Greek antiquity to the age of Pablo Picasso. Here, we can see how later artists have interpreted those eternally relevant stories and themes for their own generations.

Come make your own sculpture as we explore air dry clay.

Ages 5–9

Celebrate Radical Harvest’s first anniversary at a fully indoor craft market featuring more than 30 local artists and sustainability-minded makers. Browse handmade art, home decor, jewelry, candles, clothing, ceramics, plants, sweets, and many other goods. The pop-up community center also features an onsite bar, a free craft supply swap, DIY junk journaling, mending and upcycling, gift wrapping, games, giveaways, community resources, a food pantry, a photobooth, and flash tattoos. Admission is free, and all ages are welcome.

Lovett Deconstruction and Salvage Shop's annual makers market — Made and Found — is almost here. This year features 30+ local vendors committed to sustainable practices, specializing in secondhand, new heirlooms, and upcycled goods.

Vendor highlights include Kohai Ceramics, Vitrelux Glassworks, Vibrant Valley Farm, Buji Butter, Chatley Tea, Attic Journals, and many more local makers, including clothing designers, floral artists, candle makers, jewelry artists, wood turners, upcycled knitwear magicians, and more. It's an awe-inspiring collection of local people making great gifts.

Made and Found takes place at Lovett Deconstruction's HQ—an incredible space filled with found objects, reclaimed lumber, architectural salvage, art, and an awe-inspiring collection of collections.

Made and Found is family-friendly and free to attend.

Preschool Indoor Park (ages 2-5 years - accompanied by an adult). This program will be held in the roller rink at MSCC. Riding toys, sports equipment and balls will all be available for the kids to get their wiggles out. Roller skates are not available for this program. Check in at the front desk. Saturday Indoor Park will happen on the last Saturday of every month.

Location: MSCC - Roller Rink

Make friends while creating. Kids ages 3-5 can play with DUPLOs; kids ages 4-11 can play with LEGOs. Ages 3-11 with adult.

Babies and their grownups are invited to share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and a simple book while making new friends and developing early literacy skills. Includes unstructured playtime. For ages 0 to 12 months.
Weekly on Sundays.

Play, explore, and discover in our little gym, specially designed for toddlers ages 0–3 and their grown up! Sorry, but siblings or guests over age 3 will not be able to participate in the Open Gym.

​(Parent Participation Required)

We’ll have our little gym set up with soft mats and fun, age-appropriate activities for you and your little one to enjoy at your own pace. It’s a great opportunity for little ones to move, play, and explore while parents and caregivers connect with other families and build friendships in the community.

​An adult is required to remain with their child in the gym at all times.

This free event is open to children ages 0–3 only. Pre-registration is encouraged to save your spot!

(Socks are required in the space, no bare feet or shoes.)

November 4, 11 & 25 from 11am-12pm

Shop local vendors offering pottery, jewelry, hand-sewn toys and food items from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the historic 1912 Venersborg Schoolhouse, 8 miles east of Battle Ground at 24309 N.E. 209th St. Food and beverages will be available.

Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 2-3) with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

Bring your crafts and friends and join us! Crafty Crew is a community of crafters who share a love of creating using a variety of mediums - knitting, crochet, beading, embroidery, collage, ceramics and more.

Portland Cantonese Play + Learnonce a month on saturdays | 10:00 am - 12:00 PM | free | SCHThe mission of Portland Cantonese Play + Learn is to connect Cantonese-speaking families by providing a nurturing environment where young children can develop strong language skills and deepen their connection to Cantonese culture. Through interactive language lessons, cultural activities, and community engagement, we empower families to celebrate and preserve their heritage while fostering bilingualism in the next generation.Join us for a once-a month gathering, complete with a language activity, storytime, crafts + open play!Dates:October 18November 22

Kilnfolk Clay Studio, 108 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, offers First Friday Open Sculpting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Bring your own inspiration or choose from a variety of simple, beginner-friendly projects including mugs, vases, gnomes and animal sculptures. A clay instructor will teach you the basics of sculpting up to two pounds of clay into your own unique creation. No prior pottery experience is needed. Kilnfolk staff will fire and glaze your piece with the color of your choice and it will be ready for pick up about a month after the workshop. A separate custom glazing session is available at an additional cost. The workshop is $50 per person; sign up at kilnfolkclay.com.

Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages birth - 1) with board books, toys, music, and all the room your baby needs to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong><span>Date</span></strong><span>: Saturday 11/14</span></p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong><span>Time:</span></strong><span> 11 AM - 2 PM</span></p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong><span>Location: </span></strong><span>1515 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217</span></p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span>Curious about pottery but not ready to commit to a six week series? Our Try the Pottery Wheel class is a great introduction to the world of ceramics, no experience necessary! We’ll walk you through the basics of throwing a pot on the wheel and help you through your first attempts. You’ll get to keep one pot, and have the option to add another for an additional $5. After the class, we’ll trim and glaze it for you with a color of your choosing. Pots will be fired and available for pickup 6 weeks after the class day. Our class size is limited to 6 people, so everyone will be sure to get the one-on-one help they need. </span></p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span>Here’s a glimpse of the class schedule:</span></p><ul data-rte-list=\"default\"><li><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span>Introductions and teacher demo (30 minutes)</span></p></li><li><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span>Guided throwing instruction (2 hours)</span></p></li><li><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span>Cleanup (30 minutes)</span></p></li></ul><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Ages: </strong>18+ only.</p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Cancellation/Refund Policy:</strong> Purchases of this class are final sale, no refunds will be given.</p>","variants":[{"id":"a876fb2f-d007-47e0-9c82-3b6591d9a443","sku":"SQ5044260","price":{"currency":"USD","value":"95.00"},"unlimited":false,"qtyInStock":0,"soldOut":true,"scarce":false,"attributes":{}}],"userDefinedVariantOptions":[],"productType":3,"additionalFieldsFormId":"67cfb899ca36fc40aba93da0","additionalFieldsForm":{"id":"67cfb899ca36fc40aba93da0","type":2,"name":"Class attendee(s)","fields":["{\"type\":\"textarea\",\"id\":\"textarea-yui_3_17_2_1_1741666032430_4257\",\"locked\":false,\"title\":\"Attendee name(s) & email(s)\",\"description\":\"What are the name(s) & email address(es) of the attendee(s)? We will send an email with some information before class. If you leave this blank we will use the email you provide at checkout.\",\"placeholder\":\"Luigi M. [email protected], Mario [email protected]\",\"required\":false,\"textarea\":true}"],"parsedFields":[],"submitButtonText":"Submit","submissionMessage":"{\"html\":\"Thank you!\"}","disclaimerMessage":"null","successRedirect":"","captchaEnabled":false,"captchaTheme":1,"captchaAlignment":1},"images":[{"title":"IMG_4801.jpg (Copy)","originalSize":"2500x2500","assetUrl":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6741389d83813417aa451baf/8441ff7c-a575-415f-8bd3-3eaa7e4dc891/IMG_4801.jpg","mediaFocalPoint":{"x":0.5,"y":0.5,"source":3}},{"title":"DustyPots-7.jpg (Copy)","originalSize":"2400x2400","assetUrl":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6741389d83813417aa451baf/d7214088-d6a5-4254-8c57-488d452bb331/DustyPots-7.jpg","mediaFocalPoint":{"x":0.5,"y":0.5,"source":3}},{"title":"Bitttersweeet-13.jpg (Copy)","originalSize":"2400x2400","assetUrl":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6741389d83813417aa451baf/7276bc15-4cea-4f2f-8587-755830bec569/Bitttersweeet-13.jpg","mediaFocalPoint":{"x":0.5,"y":0.5,"source":3}},{"title":"Bittersweet-5.jpg (Copy)","originalSize":"2400x2400","assetUrl":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6741389d83813417aa451baf/20598a29-a038-405f-a0d0-2f0ab63edb12/Bittersweet-5.jpg","mediaFocalPoint":{"x":0.5,"y":0.5,"source":3}},{"title":"IMG_0672.jpg (Copy)","originalSize":"2500x2500","assetUrl":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6741389d83813417aa451baf/f8310046-ffc4-4d99-9218-07344468d2ca/IMG_0672.jpg","mediaFocalPoint":{"x":0.5,"y":0.5,"source":3}},{"title":"IMG_2867.png (Copy) (Copy)","originalSize":"1371x1371","assetUrl":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6741389d83813417aa451baf/f4aba314-c64b-4fa5-ac7c-199223fde383/IMG_2867.png","mediaFocalPoint":{"x":0.5,"y":0.5,"source":3}}],"mainImage":{"title":"One-Time Class: Try the Pottery Wheel - Saturday November 14th, 11am-2pm","originalSize":"2500x2500","assetUrl":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6741389d83813417aa451baf/8441ff7c-a575-415f-8bd3-3eaa7e4dc891/IMG_4801.jpg","mediaFocalPoint":{"x":0.5,"y":0.5,"source":3}},"fullUrl":"/classes-workshops/p/one-time-try-the-pottery-wheel-ecfeg-yyrwt

Age 5 and under. A fun, flexible playtime designed for young children and their caregivers to move, explore, and connect indoors. NCPRD’s indoor playground offers a safe, weather-friendly space with age-appropriate play equipment that supports active play, social interaction, and imaginative exploration. No registration required—just drop in and play.

A parent or caregiver must remain onsite and provide direct supervision of their child(ren) at all times. Staff are not present to monitor play activities.

Concord Community Center
3811 S.E. Concord Rd. in Oak Grove
Fee: NCPRD, $3; non-resident, $4
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sept. 8 - Dec. 17
9-10:30 a.m.

Learn more about other Pre-K activity groups and classes, including Little Makers Craft Club and Tales, Tunes, and Tiny Hands.

Please join us in the Visual Arts Gallery and enjoy the Annual Holiday Sale hosted by the MHCC Clay Club. The sale opens on Monday, November 30, 2026, and runs through Thursday, December 3, 2026. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. The sale hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Purchases can be made with cash or checks only. The location is the Visual Arts Gallery (VA20), Building 19 and is ADA Accessible. Gresham Campus Map Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you have questions, please email the Gallery Coordinator, Nathan Orosco, at [email protected] . MHCC is an EEO, Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Title II, Section 504, ADA, ORS 659A Institution. People requiring accommodations due to a disability should contact the Accessible Education Services office at 503-491-6923 or [email protected] . Please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event.

Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 1-2) with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

We're bringing out all the toys, so drop in and play! Ages 1-8.

Join us for a Sale featuring over 50 amazing Ceramic Artists and Potters!

Thanksgiving weekend: November 27-29

At Portland Nursery, 5050 SE Stark in Portland

Artists: The application is open September 30-October 4

Application Link

Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 2-3) with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

<p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Dates</strong>: Tuesdays: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1</p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Time</strong>: 6-9 PM</p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Location</strong>: Bittersweet Studios, 1515 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217</p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">This 4 week series covers the fundamentals of ceramics handbuilding techniques with project-based classes that allow students the freedom to explore.</p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">This class is great for complete beginners and people with ceramics experience alike! Handbuilding techniques for working with clay open up endless possibilities in the world of ceramics. From figurines, to functional pots, to sculpture - there are few limits of what you can build with clay!</p><ul data-rte-list=\"default\"><li><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Week 1: Pinch pots & coil building</strong><br />Learn how to make a pinch pot, and also build forms out of clay coils. In this class, students will make a pinch pot cup and saucer, and a pinch pot that they will add height to using coils. </p></li><li><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Week 2: Slab building</strong><br />Explore making forms from clay slabs. Students will have the opportunity to make a mug, bowl, tray, or wall vase.</p></li><li><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Week 3: Putting it all together</strong><br />Add to works in progress, or start a new piece that combines the techniques we’ve covered. Refine the details and surface of pieces before they are fired.</p></li><li><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><strong>Week 4: Decorating & Glazing</strong><br />Learn how to decorate and finish the surface of your pieces using underglaze and glazes.</p></li></ul><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"><span>Students can fire up to 5 medium size pots as part of their course, and can pay an additional $5 per extra pot for any additional pots they would like to fire.</span></p><p style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\">Due to the sequential nature of this series, we cannot offer make-up classes. Please plan on attending every class session. 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Toolbox Gallery is hosting a holiday market! Visit the gallery as part of your holiday shopping and support your local artist community. We have 14 vendors lined up, including jewelers, ceramicists, painters, knitters, and more! All items are priced for gift giving and artists receive 100% of their sales. Hope to see you here!

Play and learning go hand in hand. Join other Black families in a fun playtime at the library with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play in a positive, affirming environment. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

Multnomah County Library storytimes are supported by gifts made to The Library Foundation.

Young children ages 18 months to 5 years can enjoy wooden train play in a calm, welcoming environment designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Exploring tracks and trains supports fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, early problem-solving, language development through imaginative storytelling, and social skills such as parallel play and turn-taking. Grown-ups are encouraged to stay and play alongside their little ones, and no registration is needed.

Ages 9 months – 6 years old

Playgroup provides a safe space for kids to run, play, jump, climb and explore indoors with safe and clean toys while parents can meet and socialize. Children will develop social skills, gain independence and build self-confidence!

***This is a self-monitored program by the parents. There will be no staff during the program.***

Rose Rutherford-Ha “Clay Sunday” (A ceramics open studio)
December 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Village Gallery of Art 1060 NW Saltzman Road, Portland, OR, United States

Date: Third Sunday each Month

Time: 1-3

Cost: $20/hour

Supplies fee: $10

Level: All Ages

Limit:12

The drop-in fee covers the use of materials and clay while you are creating. If you like what you make you can keep it forever by paying additional fees for glaze and firing. This is a no pressure environment for all ages. If you have always wanted to give ceramics a try this workshop is for you!

Supplies: Clay and all supplies provided. Please no outside materials or tools allowed. Additional firing fees apply for any work you’d like to keep. Firing fees are per piece and begin at $10

Rose Rutherford-Ha is a ceramic artist living in Beaverton, Oregon. She holds a BFA from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is a ceramic hand builder extraordinaire and enjoys bringing her inner worlds to reality through clay.