Adult Schedule

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!

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Workshops & Classes

Metal Stamping - $55; $40/child 8yr+ (w/adult)

Friday, January 24th, 6:30pm-8:30pm AND/OR
-NEW DATE!- Sunday, March 1st, 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).

Shibori: Beyond Blue - $60; $30/child 6yr+ (w/adult)

Saturday, January 25th, 11:00am-1:00pm

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. Come on your own or bring a kid (best for ages 6 and up).

Screen Printing - $55

Saturday, February 1st, 11:00am-1:00pm AND/OR
Friday, February 28th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

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 1-2 colors of 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.

Resin & Botanicals Flat Tag Jewelry - $55

Saturday, February 8th, 11:00am-1:00pm

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 two pendants or a pendant and pair of earrings with your very own designs!
*Finished jewelry will be ready for pick up 48 hours after class- or have it shipped to you.

Learn to Sew: Zipper Pouch - $50; $30/child 7yr+ (w/adult)

Sunday, February 9th, 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.

Resin & Winter Botanicals Jewelry - $55 (adults/kids age 10+)

Saturday, February 15th, 11:00am-1:00pm

Learn to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using resin and dried winter botanicals and evergreens with Tabitha Rhodes of Recollected Pieces. You'll learn how to work with two part resin, colorize it and add dried winter botanicals for beautiful, lasting unique creations! Each participant will get to make two extra large pendants with your very own designs! Come on your own or bring a kid- best for ages 10 and up.
*Finished jewelry will be ready for pick up 48 hours after class- or have it shipped to you.

Sew Rope Bowls - $45; $30/child 7yr+ (w/adult)

Saturday, Febuary 29th, 3:00pm-5:00pm

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 threads that allow you to make truly unique bowls. No sewing experience necessary. Everyone can use these & with gifting season coming up, these bowls make excellent gift baskets! And it’s a relaxing and creative activity to boot!
Come on your own or bring a kid (best for ages 7 and up). For the Feb 29th workshop, allow 2 hours, but stay as long as 3 if you want to make more!

Resin & Mica Jewelry - $55

-NEW DATE!- Thursday, March 12th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Bring on the sparkles! Learn to create gorgeous one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces using colorized resin and sparkly mica powder & flakes with Tabitha Rhodes of Recollected Pieces. You'll have a choice between resin and mica jewelry with clay or without clay. You'll learn how to work with two-part resin, colorize it and add colorful design flourishes with mica for extra sparkle and opalescence. Each participant will get to make two pendants, two pairs of earrings, 1 pendant and 1 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.

Gatherings and Special Events

Sew-cial

Wednesday, February 19, 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

First Fridays

The First Friday of Every Month, 6:00pm-9:00pm, 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 9pm 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.

February 7th: We'll be making fabulous sugar scrubs with yummy scents and magic skin-softening power! Pamper yourself and join us to make your own! Each participant will make one, additional scrubs may be purchased.

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 Friday PDX.

​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!