Group Photo Walk for Beginners
Saturday 18 April
Southeast Portland - 10am - 2 Hours
Hayes Peterson
This is a meet-up with like-minded people with a camera to get out, walk, and see what we see. It's a great exercise to work your "composition" muscle and a way of seeing everyday things through your lens. If you like film, feel free to shoot that too. ;)
Still Life Drawing
Saturday 18 April
NE Broadway, Northeast Portland (Alberta Arts District) - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Pooneh Rafsha
Capture the beauty of everyday objects in still life drawing. Learn composition, proportion, texture rendering, and light effects. Hands-on practice with guidance. Great for developing observation skills. Participants bring their own materials.
Shooting in Manual Mode Class
Saturday 02 May
SE 60th Ave, SE Salmon St - 10am - 3 Hours
Hayes Peterson
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
Charcoal (Chiaroscuro)
Saturday 02 May
NE Broadway, Northeast Portland (Alberta Arts District) - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Pooneh Rafsha
Master chiaroscuro with charcoal. Explore dramatic light and shadow contrasts, gesture drawing, value scales, and form modeling. Hands-on session building bold, expressive studies. Ideal for developing tonal skills. Participants bring their own materials.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 09 May
North Portland Overlook - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Brielle Hohne
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. Crochet materials are included as well as a free drink.
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography
Saturday 16 May
N Rosa Parks Way - 10am - 2 Hours
Hayes Peterson
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!
Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
Mixed Media
Saturday 16 May
NE Broadway, Northeast Portland (Alberta Arts District) - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Pooneh Rafsha
Dive into mixed media creativity. Combine painting, drawing, collage, and more to build layered artworks. Hands-on exploration with guidance. Perfect for experimenting with materials. Participants bring their own supplies.
Amigurumi 101
Saturday 23 May
North Portland Overlook - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Brielle Hohne
Learn the basics of amigurumi as you crochet a small heart from start to finish. We'll cover reading US patterns, working in the round, increasing and decreasing, stuffing, and finishing. Suitable for those who have done our Beginners Class or know basic stitches. All materials are provided (yarn, hook, stuffing, needle, safety eyes, pattern) and one non-alcoholic drink is included. Nothing to bring, just come ready to crochet.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 30 May
Pearl District - 10am - 2 Hours
Hayes Peterson
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Acrylic Landscape
Saturday 30 May
NE Broadway, Northeast Portland (Alberta Arts District) - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Pooneh Rafsha
Create vibrant acrylic landscapes. Learn color mixing, wet-on-wet blending, sky gradients, trees, and horizons. Hands-on painting session with step-by-step guidance. Build confidence in acrylic techniques. Participants bring their own materials.
Beginner's Crochet Class
Saturday 06 June
North Portland Overlook - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Brielle Hohne
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. Crochet materials are included as well as a free drink.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 13 June
Lake Oswego - 10am - 3 Hours
Hayes Peterson
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
