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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Resin & Botanicals Flat Tag Jewelry - $55Saturday, April 4th, 11:00am-1:00pm - ONLINE MEETING**
Learn to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using resin and dried botanicals and leaves on flat tag jewelry pieces with Tabitha Rhodes of Recollected Pieces. You'll learn how to work with two part resin, colorize it and add dried botanicals on flat tags for beautiful, lasting unique creations! Each participant will get to make one pendant and pair of earrings with your very own designs!
**This class is now available as an online workshop. We will deliver supplies to you prior to the workshop (delivery available in Portland; scheduled supply pick up for those outside Portland) and send you online meeting details the day of. |
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Sashiko Embroidery - $50Saturday, April 4th, 3:00pm-5:00pm - ONLINE MEETING**
Learn about a special kind of embroidery: Sashiko! You'll learn how to stitch new Sashiko patterns and how to use this popular method to create visible mending for clothing and home items. This is a relaxing and useful activity and one that will produce beautiful things!
**This class is now available as an online workshop. We will deliver supplies to you prior to the workshop (delivery available in Portland; scheduled supply pick up for those outside Portland) and send you online meeting details the day of. |
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Screen Printing - $55Sunday, April 5th, 11:00am-1:00pm - POSTPONED
Use custom or pre-made stencils and ink to design your own textiles with designer and author, Jennifer Cooke! Screen printing is a versatile and fun art form that will leave you positively spinning with the possibilities. In this workshop you'll learn how to create a stencil and use a screen to apply ink to selected textiles. Each participant will leave with 1-2 completed textiles, which may include: fabric quarters, tote bags, tea towels, cloth napkins, drawstring pouches, pillowcases, or scarves.
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Metal Stamping - $55; $40/child 8yr+ (w/adult)Thursday, April 16th, 6:30pm-8:30pm -POSTPONED- OR
Saturday, May 30th, 11:00am-1:00pm Learn how to use metal stamps to create original jewelry pieces, bottle openers, or key chains. We'll have a variety of letter and graphic stamps available for you to make your own designs. You'll leave with 2 finished creations to wear, use or gift! Come on your own or bring a kid (best for ages 8 and up).
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Sew Rope Baskets - $45; $30/child 7yr+ (w/adult)Friday, April 17th, 6:30pm-8:30pm** OR
Sunday, May 10th, 3:00pm-5:00pm OR Friday, June 12th, 6:30pm-8:30pm 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 threads that allow you to make truly unique bowls. No sewing experience necessary. Everyone can use these & they make excellent gift baskets! It’s a relaxing and creative activity to boot!
**This class is now available as an online workshop. We will deliver supplies to you prior to the workshop (delivery available in Portland; scheduled supply pick up for those outside Portland) and send you online meeting details the day of. You do need a sewing machine to participate. |
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Woodburning - $50; $40/child 8yr+ (w/adult)Saturday, April 18th, 3:00pm-5:00pm -POSTPONED-
Learn pyrography techniques to create original designs on wood items including frames, cutting boards and wall hangings. This technique is fun and versatile- you'll get that campfire feeling with the smell of burning wood and creation in the air!
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Learn to Sew: Zipper Pouch - $50; $30/child 7yr+ (w/adult)
Sunday, April 19th 10:30am-1:00pm
(Arrive 10:30am for sewing tutorial, 11:00am if not needed) Learn to sew a zipper pouch! Great for beginners and experienced sewists alike, you'll leave this workshop with a versatile zipper pouch made out of fashionable organic cotton or Japanese fabrics and some new sewing know-how! Beginners should plan to arrive by the start time to receive a full sewing orientation, while experienced sewists can arrive 30 minutes later.
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Gatherings and Special Events
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Sew-cialThursday, March 19th, 6:30pm-9:00pm -CANCELLED- OR
Wednesday, April 15th, 6:30pm-9:00pm -CANCELLED- 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. 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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First FridaysThe First Friday of Every Month, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Open house
Come one, come all and join us for 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 8pm to take a look at what we're doing and 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.
April 3rd: Cancelled Stay to visit the other awesome open art studios in our building and start your month off right! Open to all ages. *In collaboration with East Creative Collective and First Friday PDX. |
*Adults are welcome to have kids 12 years old and older accompany them to any Adult class. Tickets are required for all attendees, so be sure to reserve a seat for both you and your kiddo! Where activities are appropriate for children younger than 12 and/or reduced admission is available for kids, those workshops will be listed below in our Families & All Schedule. For kid-only classes, please take a look at our Kids Schedule.