All Portland Craft Bar events include everything you'll need to make these awesome projects, including great refreshments to fuel your creativity! We take care of it all so you just show up and have a great time!Register below or email Leah@portlandcraftbar.com.
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Workshops & Classes
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Beeswax Wraps - $40Friday, May 31st, 6:30pm-8:30pm OR
Sunday, June 9th, 11:00am-1:00pm Take steps toward a more eco-conscious kitchen. Replace your plastic wrap with reusable beeswax wraps. Make your own in custom sizes to fit your very own dishes.
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Resin & Mica Jewelry - $55Saturday, June 1st, 3:00pm-5:00pm OR
Thursday, July 11th, 6:30pm-8:30pm Learn to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using colorized resin and sparkly mica powder with Tabitha Rhodes of Recollected Pieces. You'll learn how to work with two-part resin, colorize it and add colorful design flourishes with mica powder for extra sparkle and opalescence. Each participant will get to make two pendants, two pairs of earrings, one pendant and one pair of earrings, or a pair of cuff links with your very own unique designs! *Finished jewelry will be ready for pick up 48 hours after class- or have it shipped to you. |
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Canning - $65/adult; $35/child 7yr+ (w/adult)Sunday, June 2nd, 1:00pm-4:00pm OR
Saturday, July 13th, 1:00pm-4:00pm OR Sunday, July 28th, 1:00pm-4:00pm It's canning party time! Many hands make light work, so grab a friend and join us while we "put up" some beautiful local produce. We’ll make a lovely strawberry lavender jam with local berries in May and June, we'll enjoy local cherry preserves in mid-July and local fresh berry jam in late July. Celebrate local farmers and our local produce and learn water-bath canning basics- leave with a batch of jam or preserves all your own! This class is kid-friendly- come on your own, or bring a kid (best for ages 7 and up).
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Shibori: Beyond Blue - $60/adult; $30/child 6yr+ (w/adult), kids <6yrs freeWednesday, June 12th, 9:00am-11:00am OR
Wednesday, July 24th, 9:00am-11:00am OR Wednesday, July 24th, 6:30pm-8:30pm Create amazing designs and experience the awesomeness of the over-dye process using Shibori resist dye methods on a selection of white and colored items like tea towels, napkins, scarves, pillowcases, fabric quarters, and more. Bring up to 3 of your own items as well. Please note, in our daytime classes attendees are welcome to have their infant or pre-school aged child accompany them for free. We have toys, coloring, and drawing items ready so they are entertained while you do Shibori. A school-aged child can join you and participate for an additional $30. Our evening class is for grown-ups only.
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Embroidered Jewelry - $45Friday, June 21st, 6:30pm-8:30pm OR
Sunday, July 14th, 3:00pm-5:00pm Sooo retro-hip! Relax and get creative with these mini-embroidery projects! Choose to create a pendant or a pair of earrings with an embroidered design. Great for novices as well as experienced stitchers, we'll go over the basics and learn new stitches, and the sky's the limit on options for the pros.
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Block Printing - $50Sunday, June 23rd, 1:00pm-3:30pm OR
Friday, July 26th, 6:30-9:00pm Learn to carve your own stamp and then customize a set of cotton napkins, reusable gift bags & wrapping fabric, tea towels, or fabric quarter with your design. You can create pictures or patterns for unique designs. Keep your stamp(s) and use them again later! This is a favorite!
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Resin Botanical Jewelry - $55Thursday, June 27th, 6:30pm-8:30pm OR
Saturday, July 27th, 3:00pm-5:00pm Learn to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using resin and dried flowers and leaves with Tabitha Rhodes of Recollected Pieces. You'll learn how to work with two part resin, colorize it and add dried botanicals for beautiful, lasting unique creations! Each participant will get to make two pendants, two pairs of earrings, one pendant and one pair of earrings, or a pair of cuff links with your very own unique designs!
*Finished jewelry will be ready for pick up 48 hours after class- or have it shipped to you. |
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Sew Rope Bowls - $45; $30/child 7yr+ (w/adult)Saturday, June 29th, 3:00pm-5:00pm OR
Wednesday, July 10th, 1:00pm-3:00pm Join us to make custom rope bowls in the sizes you need with the colors and trimmings you like. We’ll have leather, fabric, and paints that allow you to make truly unique bowls. No sewing experience necessary. Everyone can use these! And it’s a relaxing and creative activity to boot!
Come on your own or bring a kid (best for ages 7 and up). Allow 2 hours, but stay as long as 3 if you want to make more! |
Gatherings and Special Events
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Sew-cialThursday, June 20th, 6:30pm-9:00pm AND/OR
Thursday, July 18th, 6:30pm-9:00pm Bring a project and join us for some good new-fashioned social sewing! If the weather is nice, we'll swing open the glass door and take in the summer evening. We supply snacks and N/A drinks (BYO beer/wine/cider), machines, and basic sewing equipment- but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. You supply the project and good company. :)
Come learn from each other and get inspired. Everyone from beginners to pros are welcome! Suggested attendance fee: $5 (pay on-site) RSVP required If you are a beginner and would like a get-started tutorial, join us at 6:30pm. If you'd like a machine orientation too, bring your machine and its manual. Tutorial fee: $20 (pay on-site) RSVP required |
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New Parent Maker Meet UpThursday, June 6th, 9:00am-11:00am AND/OR
Thursday, July 11th, 9:00am-11:00am We're excited to host a monthly group for new parents who love to make things! Whether you're an amateur, a pro, or somewhere in between, come relax with a project and get to know fellow new parent makers. This is a group designed for parents of infants/toddlers aged newborn - 2 years. You bring your project- this can be anything from knitting, sewing, painting, drawing, stitching... whatever you can carry as long as it isn't dangerous for young ones to be around (i.e. something with fumes, or something that can't be contained well)- and your baby. We provide light refreshments including coffee, tea and snacks. We have many tools and equipment available that you can borrow during meet ups- just put your request in your RSVP and we will let you know if we have it and if it can be set up for you to use. Contact us with any questions!
Suggested attendance fee: $5 w/o equipment use, $10 w/ equipment use (pay on-site) RSVP required |
$5 First FridaysThe First Friday of Every Month, 6:00pm-9:00pm, Open house
Come one, come all and join us for $5 First Fridays at Portland Craft Bar! Each month we select a small art or craft to do in the studio. Come anytime between 6pm and 9pm to take a look at what we're doing, and for $5, join in and do it yourself! No need to register or RSVP, just show up and give it a try. Watch our Facebook and Instagram feeds to find out what we're doing each month.
*There won't be a First Friday in July, so it's a special First Friday in June: we're celebrating botanicals and making beautiful one-of-a-kind gel prints- and it's all FREE!* Stay to visit the other awesome open art studios in our building and start your month off right! *In collaboration with East Creative Collective and First Fridays PDX. |