Downtown, Pearl & NW

Church of Art's collaborative neurographics is a mindfulness-based creative activity that provides therapeutic relaxation through intuitive mark-making on a grand scale. For this mindfulness-based collaborative art activity, Church of Art will cover a long row of tables with a roll of paper and acrylic paint pens in a variety of sizes and colors. Participants will move freely around the table, filling the paper with sweeping, colorful doodles to the sounds of calming music. The giant scale allows for whole-arm movements, which signal brains to move out of fight-or-flight mode and into a state of mental relaxation and improved focus. The collaborative aspect of this workshop teaches one to let go of perfection and expectation through shared creative exploration, while working large encourages greater freedom of expression.

Neurographic art is a relatively new form of focused, intentional mark-making that uses curved, bold lines, vibrant colors and calming patterns. Physician and neurographics practitioner Ruben Halperin, M.D., will be the guide, co-facilitating this workshop with artist and Church of Art founder, Erika Halperin.

Immerse yourself in this beneficial form of meditative doodling and experience the mood-boosting effect of creativity coupled with community gathering.

Using paper and acrylic markers. All materials and supplies are provided by the studio.

Tickets Include:

• 2 hours of guided creative exploration in a supportive, friendly environment with all supplies included.
• Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are included.
• That wonderful feeling of joy and connectedness that comes from a few hours of in-person artistic play with other adults.

Join Urban Art Network for a special holiday edition of First Thursday inside Portland’s iconic McMenamins Crystal Ballroom! For two festive nights, we’re bringing together an incredible lineup of local artists, makers, and small businesses for a one-of-a-kind indoor holiday market.

Shop handmade goods and unique gifts, grab a cocktail, and spend the evening supporting Portland’s creative community, all while exploring one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Whether you’re getting a head start on holiday shopping, looking for something uniquely Portland, or just want a fun night out, Crafts & Cocktails is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

Join the Harvest Celebration, a one-of-a-kind evening where the worlds of art and wine come together in the heart of Portland. Presented by the Portland Art Museum and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, this immersive tasting experience celebrates the creativity, craftsmanship, and intersection between artists and winemakers. Enjoy wines from 50 Willamette Valley wineries alongside engaging artistic experiences, seasonal culinary offerings, and opportunities for discovery throughout the evening.

Each artist will be paired with a collection of participating wineries, creating unique intersections between visual art and winemaking. Meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and discover how artistic expression and winegrowing share a common foundation.

The evening will also feature a live artist creating work in real time, offering guests a firsthand look at the creative process. Interactive experiences invite attendees to become creators themselves, including opportunities to design a custom wine label and blend a personalized spice mix to take home. Guests can further extend their experience by exploring works available through the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery, offering an opportunity to bring a piece of local art home and continue the experience long after the event concludes.

Step into autumn’s splendor as the garden transforms with the colors and textures of chrysanthemums, a flower of nobility and longevity in Chinese culture. Stroll among 81 mum varieties, cascading displays along the waterfall, and sweeping floral sculptures that transform the garden into a living gallery.

From dazzling floral artistry to hands-on learning opportunities, Chrysanthemum Festival is one of the garden's most anticipated annual celebrations—and an unforgettable way to experience Lan Su in fall. Explore this beautiful flower and time of year.

Nov. 5-8 — Nights of the Golden Flower: Immerse yourself in the illuminated works of 18 talented local floral artists and featured designer Toni Tibbits as they interpret this year’s theme, Golden Blooms Upon Autumn Waters. Plus, enjoy gentle music by Lulu Guzheng Studio, dance performances by YZ Dance Academy, floral jewelry-making, and all-ages fun as you wander among glowing lanterns and vote for your favorite designs of the showcase. Sensory Night November 14.

Emily Wright

$25 – the practice + all creative supplies

$55 – the practice, all creative supplies + a bottle of fine, natural scent, 5 ml roll-on. This special scent crafted by artist Catherine Haley Epstein blends natural, high-quality extracts of cedar, violet and apricot for a light, peace-inspiring aroma. A lovely add on to any restorative or creative practice.

The practice of Yoga Nidra is thousands of years old yet immensely relevant to our time. A systematic process of deliberate relaxation that combines breath, body-scan and imagery-based techniques to serve as a powerful antidote to overstimulation, burnout and exhaustion.

Yoga Nidra is an accessible go-to practice in any wellness toolkit for sharpening cognition, bolstering creativity and promoting a healthy response to stress. Through a 20-minute practice, studies have shown that it improves neuroplasticity, resets dopamine levels and supports healthy central nervous system regulation.

Additionally, its ancient wisdom undeniably invites in a deeper knowing of the soul. This more spiritual angle empowers a release of fear and unwanted habits and enables new alignment to authenticity, freedom and heart.

Cinema Paradiso (1988) Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. 2hr 35min. Rated PG.

This November at PAM CUT @ The Whitsell, catch the ultimate cinematic love letter to the magic of the movies, Cinema Paradiso (1988)—as part of our teen + family programming, ScreenPLAY! The film is a beautiful, nostalgic, and enchanting coming-of-age portrait of a young boy’s childhood home, his love for movies, and his bond with the local projectionist.

As part of ScreenPLAY! @ The Whitsell, films will be accompanied by art making in the Finley Learning Studio. Artmaking is free and open to the public.

• Classes & camps Frame by Frame: Painted Film Strips Artmaking General accessibility

  Nov 29, 2026

  1219 SW Park Ave

We do not generally provide advisories about subject matter or potentially triggering content in films, and films exhibited don’t necessarily reflect the views of PAM CUT or the Portland Art Museum. In addition to the synopses, trailers, and other links on our website, further information about content and age-appropriateness for specific films can be found on sites like Common Sense Media, IMDb, and DoesTheDogDie.com.

How We Show Up: A Zine-Making Workshop for Civic Action November 7, 2026 Admission: $10 per participant Share × " class="share-btn"> Share on Facebook &text=How We Show Up: A Zine-Making Workshop for Civic Action" class="share-btn"> Share on Twitter Email Saturday, November 7 | 12:30-3:30pm Inspired by OJMCHE’s How We Show Up exhibition, this hands-on workshop invites high school and college students to make zines as a way to show up and create change in our community. Zines are a small but mighty form of self-publishing: Anyone can make, print, and share them to amplify ideas and inspire change. We’ll provide everything you need to get started, including creative supplies, templates, paper, pens, and a traveling zine library for inspiration. Every participant will make and take home a zine—no previous experience required. Just bring an interest in civic engagement and enthusiasm for creating something new. This program is intended for teens through college level participants. Registration is required due to limited space and closes on Thursday, November 5. The workshop will be facilitated by designer, artist and zine enthusiast Kelsey Snook . Kelsey has worked with local non-profit OK YOU to develop a not-so-secret zine society and spent more than 15 years creating participatory environments that bring people together. Tickets The numbers below include tickets for this event already in your cart. Clicking "Get Tickets" will allow you to edit any existing attendee information as well as change ticket quantities. How We Show Up: A Zine-Making Workshop for Teens | Saturday, November 7 | 12:30-3:30pm $ 10.00 20 available Decrease ticket quantity for How We Show Up: A Zine-Making Workshop for Teens | Saturday, November 7 | 12:30-3:30pm - Quantity Increase ticket quantity for How We Show Up: A Zine-Making Workshop for Teens | Saturday, November 7 | 12:30-3:30pm + Quantity: 0 Total: $ 0.00 Get Tickets back

For more than twenty-five years, Inkling Studio, a cooperative printmaking workshop, operated out of a storefront on SW Corbett Avenue. Liza Jones was the organizing force and spirit of the atelier, which soon attracted artists eager to practice their craft in a supportive, vibrant environment, who were welcome to join the group via application and portfolio review. Over the decades, Inkling Studio served more than 100 members working in a variety of printing methods.

A collaborative spirit animated Inkling Studio. It was not a teaching studio–artists were expected to be fully competent printmakers before they joined–but creative cooperation permeated the atmosphere. Members fondly recall the warm environment and the opportunities to watch and learn from some of the best talents in Portland. The esprit de corps is perhaps best illustrated by the six portfolios published by Inkling Studio in which members and closely allied printmakers contributed their designs.

This exhibition celebrates the incredible contribution of Inkling Studio and its members to the vibrant art scene of Portland. Membership changed over the years, but a lasting commitment to printmaking and community endured. The Museum is proud to offer a selection of the hundreds of prints made at Inkling Studio.

Diwali, “the festival of lights,” is a holiday celebrated all across India. In collaboration with the Indian-American community, NWCT is excited to bring the festivities back to The Judy. Create a beautiful rangoli, make a lantern, learn a diya (lamp) dance, and enjoy savory and sweet Indian treats.

Free to attend with a suggested donation of $10 per family.

RSVPs are strongly encouraged.
All ages welcome.

Portland Art Museum celebrates the Deaf Community with Art in ASL on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Deaf Community members and their companions enjoy complimentary admission all day and are invited to participate in guided Look with Me sessions in the galleries between 12-3pm. Visitors of all ages are welcome.

Some Look with Me sessions will be led in ASL and some will be led in English. All sessions will have interpretation. Look for signs in the galleries to find locations of each session.

Join us for slow looking sessions from 12-3 pm then come to the Finley Studio for artmaking and social time from 3-5 pm.

Look With Me does not require special tickets. Museum tickets can be purchased online or at the box office.

Accessibility:
The museum galleries are wheelchair, mobility device, and stroller accessible. Complimentary stools, folding chairs, manual wheelchairs, and assistive technology are available upon request. All museum accessibility info is available here. Please contact us with any additional access needs at [email protected] or leave a videophone message at 503-420-3169.

Art in ASL is presented in partnership with the Deaf Look Club, a program of Bridge City Montessori.

Make this holiday sparkle! The Pacific Northwest Glass Guild invites you to create a stunning fused glass ornament you’ll be proud to display or give as a gift.

No experience required. All you need to bring is your imagination!

We'll supply everything you need, and our artists will guide you step‑by‑step. Your piece will be fired in a kiln and ready for pickup at the market the following week. Open to ages 8 and up; all minors must attend with an adult.

Event Details:

• This is a FREE event open to participants ages 8 and up

  • Space is limited and a sign up is required to attend! Sign up HERE to join us!

• Please note that you will be working with cut glass to design your piece

• At market pick up of finalized piece is required!

• When: Saturday November 28th, 2026

  • Class times are from 11:00am - 12:00pm and 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Give the gift of a healing balm and a soothing tea this holiday season with Saundra Kamman of Bloom and Grow Nutrition! Discuss herbs and their traditional uses and make a balm to heal and soften dry skin. Create a delicious tea to calm frazzled holiday nerves, too! Everyone will go home with gifts and recipes to make more.

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.

Join us at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe to hand-sew decorative plush to celebrate animals! Sew felt fish, cats, foxes, frogs, and more! ✨ Bring a friend! Make a friend! Grab a beverage, browse the books, and gather round to hand-sew some adorable little friends!

Traceable templates & embroidery stitch printouts provided. Self-guided & beginner-friendly. A SCRAP educator will be ready to assist newer sewists with hand-sewing basics!

This is a ticketed event. Drop-ins welcome. Get tickets here.

drink wine while creating your favorite Christmas Ornament!

This BIPOC support space is facilitated by Sielo Kaí Solar (he/him/el), a peer support worker who identifies as 2S, trans, disabled, mixed race, and a first-generation Mexican-American. As an artist, abolitionist, and community-centered facilitator, Sielo brings a warm, creative, and welcoming energy to the space.

Participants are invited to gather in a relaxed and flexible environment to snack, make art, chat, and play games as they wish. This space is intended to foster connection, creativity, and community care, allowing everyone to show up as they are and engage in ways that feel most comfortable.

The Library is pleased to announce the return of our wreath making event, complete with festive drinks and hors d’oeuvres to kick off the holiday season. A collaborative event with Jennifer Wilcoxon of FloraWood Curatorial Florals, guests will receive one on one instruction on how to assemble their very own wreath. FloraWood is known for their stunning floral arrangements and seasonal handmade wreaths, using high grade greenery, florals, and shrubs sure to last the season!

Tickets include materials and instruction to make your own wreath, a welcome beverage, one seasonal cocktail, hors d’oeuvres, and gratuity. We hope to see you there!

TICKETS AVAILABLE OCTOBER 20th

Tweens and teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grade are invited to talk about graphic novels, craft and eat snacks! All supplies provided and it’s FREE! A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

Portrait Collage – Amy Mower

11/21 Class Hours: 12-3PM

Registration deadline 11/18

Saturday -1 class

Cost 25.00

3-10 # of students

18+ yrs

Class Description: Bring a photograph (approximately wallet size) of yourself or someone you would like to make a collage portrait of. We will use magazines and other paper scraps to make a fun and funky portrait suitable for framing and giving as a gift.

Supply list — All supplies will be provided.

I have been working in the medium of collage for nearly 30 years. I enjoy the infinite variety of ways one can combine different paper and media together to create layered and nuanced images. Collage allows the mind to relax and open to possibilities, almost like putting together a puzzle but only you know the picture on the box top. I enjoy helping others to tap into their creative side, sharing the benefit of my years of trial and error, and laughing together over the joyfulness that comes from making art!

Registration: https://villagegalleryarts.org/event/portrait-collage-amy-mower/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form

Join us before the film for artmaking in conjunction with this Saturday’s ScreenPlay family programming, Cinema Paradiso! Visitors are invited to drop in to the studio to paint and collage directly on existing film strips. Join us in creating new, hybrid scenes! All materials provided!

ScreenPLAY! is PAM CUT @ The Whitsell’s kids, teens, and family monthly program – sharing cinematic art for all ages.

• PAM CUT @ The Whitsell x Screenings & experiences Cinema Paradiso (1988) x ScreenPLAY! General accessibility

  Nov 29, 2026

  1219 SW Park Ave

Bring a craft project and build community with other crafty and creative people! If you need to finish a work in progress, want to start something new or just want to relax and craft, this is the event for you!

All skill levels and crafts are welcome. Please bring your own projects - some supplies may be available.

Learn how to make four adorable furoshiki bags using silken scarves. All materials provided so you can take home your own gorgeous bag.

Glamour House: Furoshiki Bag-Making Class is an in-person, women-centric event for the general public. Inspired by glamour and sisterhood, this casual, fun class invites you to learn how to make four adorable Furoshiki bags. All materials and light refreshments are provided for this fun class.

Come paint plastic miniatures! Choose from an array of prepared figures and paints and create an amazing product to use for your own campaign. Feel free to host your campaign at the library with the D&D materials available in the Teen Space!

Free Seasonal Cards & Décor Drop-in Event! Add a creative experience to your holiday! All ages invited, all supplies provided. Samples for inspiration. VGA instructors on hand for support and […]\n

Invitamos a los adolescentes a crear y explorar diferentes medios artísticos.Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. Se proveerán materiales y refrigerios pero siéntete en la libertad de traer tus propios materiales y también los trabajos que ya hayas empezado o que estén en proceso.

Come Paint With Us! Drop in on Wednesday evenings to add a bit of color to your models and minis! This event will be hosted by painting extraordinaire, Katie. She will provide both the materials and expertise needed to make your next model painting project pop! While a selection of paints and brushes will be available, feel free to bring your own materials as well. Time: Wednesdays, 5:00pm - 8:00pm Entry: Free! Experience Level: All experience levels are welcome. Newcomers especially encouraged! ***Please arrive with a primed miniature to paint***

The Quilts of Love group creates quilts for families served by Path Home whose mission is to empower homeless families to get back into housing and stay there. Quilts are shared with families as they transition from the Path Home shelter to permanent housing. The group meets every Monday from 10 am to 1 pm in the undercroft room directly below the Eliot Chapel. Contact Kathleen V for more information.

2-hour blocks of unstructured art studio time on Thursday evenings for you to paint, draw, collage, enjoy our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea or coffee (provided), or just hang out and chat in a warm, inviting space.

Friend date? Romantic date? Date with yourself? Church of Art studio is that (alcohol-free) third space to hang out, either on your own or with others. No previous art experience is necessary. If you would like some guidance, Erika Halperin (the studio founder) will be in the studio and available to suggest activities based on your interests and skill level.

If you’re coming on your own and would like some company, Erika will happily spend time drawing, painting, or collaging with you. If you already know what you want to do or want to be left alone to read, write or make art in peace (or with a headset on), that’s ok, too.

All materials and supplies are included to make a collage, sketch with charcoal or graphite sticks, or play around with gouache or watercolor paints.

Come and go as you like during the two-hour block.

Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are included.