All classes are held in our
Alberta St Store's classroom
1639 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
Alberta St Store's classroom
1639 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
You may register for classes in person in either of our stores or over the phone.
Alberta St Store: 503.249.2190
Sellwood Store: 503.777.2189
Payment is due upon registration. Full refunds will be issued for cancellations that occur 24 hours or more prior to class start time unless otherwise noted
May Classes
Make an adorable paper flower corsage: all you need is a pin, paper, and a few instructions! Great to wear at a garden party or even just a fun day in the sun.
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Alberta Store
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $5
COPIC Markers are one of the best and brightest markers around, but there are tons of hidden tricks to them! We'll cover color blending, layering, and mark making, to create drawings that pop with that brilliant COPIC color.
Instructor: Jenna Lechner
Time: 10-12pm
Instructor: Jenna Lechner
Time: 10-12pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $20
Make your own watercolor journal from scratch. You'll learn how to bind your book using the four needle coptic stitch, an ancient binding technique which allows your journal to lay completely flat when open.
Instructor: Sonya Richards
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Alberta Store
Instructor: Sonya Richards
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $35
Learn the basic stitching skills while creating a one of a kind sock narwhal.
Instructor: Erin Ridle
Time: 2:30-5:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Instructor: Erin Ridle
Time: 2:30-5:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $25
Wooden Oregon Brooch - Tuesday, May 28th
Come learn to transform wood laser cuts of Oregon into fabulous brooches to adorn your NW peacoat. It will make your stumptown look complete!
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $10
Learn how to transfer images using TAP transfer paper, Citrasolve, Xylene blending markers and gel medium.
Instructor: Sonya Richards
Instructor: Sonya Richards
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $20
Wrapped Ball Chain Bracelets - Friday, May 31st
Wrapped Ball Chain Bracelets - Friday, May 31st
Come learn how fun and easy it is to make these stylish bracelets. We will use ball chain, leather and waxed linen thread to create a modern bracelet.
Time:6-7
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $5
June Classes
This class will introduce you to the basic tools and techniques of acrylic painting. Through the exploration of brush strokes, color, and composition, you'll get step-by-step instruction as you create a unique painting of your own.
Instructor: Alex Payton-Levine
Time:12-5pm
Instructor: Alex Payton-Levine
Time:12-5pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $50
Create an authentic hardbound book from scratch. Learn to sew signatures and use book board and book cloth to create a one of a kind book.
Instructor: Sonya Richards
Time: 1-5pm
Location: Alberta Store
Instructor: Sonya Richards
Time: 1-5pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $35
Come decoupage a votive with beautiful paper and then learn to melt, scent and pour a candle.
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $10
Glass Tile Pendants -- Wednesday, June 5th
Learn to make glass tile pendants. Easy to create and beautiful to wear! Make three pendants to take home.
Instructor: Lexi Ramsey
Instructor: Lexi Ramsey
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Alberta Store
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $15
Learn to stitch together these sweet felt envelopes, so colorful and creative!
Time:6-7pm
Location: Alberta Store
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $5
Grotto Shrine - Shelly Caldwell - Saturday, June 8 & Sunday, June 9
Build your own small shell grotto and call forth the gods of hidden places! Build a secret place of quiet contemplation, a shrine of mystery. Invite the spirits, honor the dead, celebrate the living.
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Come learn the basics of glass etching while creating your own personalized pint.
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $10
Open Backed Ice Resin Pendants -- Wednesday, June 12th
Father's Day Cards -- Friday, June 14th
Drawing Workshop: Dog Portraits -- Saturday, June 15th
Long Stitch Bookbinding -- Sunday, June 16th
Wet Felted River Rocks -- Tuesday, June 18th
Basic Stitch Sampler -- Wednesday, June 19th
Washi Tape Decoupaged Light Switch Covers -- Friday, June 21st
Needle Felted Sheep -- Saturday, June 22nd
Come use Ice Resin and Nunn Design open back findings to create a beautiful see through pendant. You will learn all the secrets of successful resin pouring without bubbles. Please note that pendants can be picked up the Sunday after class as they
Instructor: Suki Allen
Time: 6-7:30pm
Instructor: Suki Allen
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $25
Come create a sweet card for your Dad using collage, stamping, and embellishments.
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Alberta Store
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $5
Celebrate summertime by commemorating your favorite outdoor friend! Bring in a photo of your dog, and you'll walk abway from this class with a lovely portrait of your canine friend, as well as a few new drawing skills.
Instructor: Jenna Lechner
Time: 10-12pm
Location: Alberta Store
Instructor: Jenna Lechner
Time: 10-12pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $20
In this class you will learn how to sew the text block signatures directly into the spine of the book cover. The stitching is exposed and creates a wonderful decorative element to your book. Going over all the basics you'll be left with two handmade books and the knowledge of how to create many more.
Instructor: Sonya Richards
Instructor: Sonya Richards
Time: 10-1pm
Location: Alberta Store
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $30
Representational Collage: Birds -- Sunday, June 16th
Learn to use paper as paint to create a compelling realistic image of a bird. Walk out with a frame-ready piece of art! Students should bring an8"x10" photo of a bird of their choice to work from.
Instructor: Susan Schenk
Time:2:30-5:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Instructor: Susan Schenk
Time:2:30-5:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $30
Learn the art of wet felting and transform roving into a colorful collection of felt rocks.
Time: 6-7:30pm
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $10
Learn the basics of embroidery while creating this wonderful stitch sampler. Walk out with several techniques mastered.
Instructor: Jodie Cord
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Instructor: Jodie Cord
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $15
Come create a one of a kind light switch cover by decoupaging it with Japanese washi tape.
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Alberta Store
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $5
Basic Collage -- Saturday, June 22nd
Ever wonder what glue to use in collage? Be baffled no more! In this two-hour class you will discover all the basics of glue, paper, and composition to make a wonderful collage. Leave with a finished piece of art.
Instructor: Suki Allen
Instructor: Suki Allen
Time: 10-1pm
Location: Alberta Store
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $30
Learn the basics of needle felting while creating a sweet little lamb. Leave class with all the know how to make more felted friends.
Instructor: Suki Allen
Time: 2:30-5pm
Instructor: Suki Allen
Time: 2:30-5pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $25
Linoleum Block Printing -- Sunday, June 23rd
Learn how to carve and print linoleum blocks while making your own limited edition of prints. We will learn the basics of transferring your image onto the block, how to use all the different carving tools, and how to print your image.
Instructor: Suki Allen
Time:3-5pm
Location: Alberta Store
Instructor: Suki Allen
Time:3-5pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $25
Quilled Earrings -- Tuesday, June 25th
Image Transfer Techniques -- Wednesday, June 26th
Scrabble Tile Pendants -- Friday, June 28th
Learn about the classic art of quillin, and transform a few strips of paper into a pair of cute earrings!
Time: 6-7:30pm
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $10
Learn how to transfer images using TAP Transfer Paper, Citrasolve, Xylene blending markers, and gel medium.
Instructor: Sonya Richards
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Instructor: Sonya Richards
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $20
Learn the secrets of scrabble tile pendants, including how to get your piece to dome! Make two pendants, one for yourself and one for a friend.
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Alberta Store
Time: 6-7pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $5
Basic Encaustic -- Saturday, June 29th
Come learn the ancient art of encaustic painting using beeswax and damar resin. Learn the following techniques: collage, assemblage, stencils and masks, intarsia and many other mixed media techniques. Leave with artwork ready to frame and enjoy.
Instructor: Jodie Cord
Time: 1-5pm
Encaustic Workday -- Sunday, June 30th
Come learn the ancient art of encaustic painting using beeswax and damar resin. Learn the following techniques: collage, assemblage, stencils and masks, intarsia and many other mixed media techniques. Leave with artwork ready to frame and enjoy.
Instructor: Jodie Cord
Time: 1-5pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $55
Have you taken a basic encaustic class and want the opportunity to play more with this fantastic medium? Well this is your day! Come play and have an instrcutor on hand for any questions.
Instructor: Jodie Cord
Time: 1-5pm
Instructor: Jodie Cord
Time: 1-5pm
Location: Alberta Store
Cost: $45
