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A Field Guide to Color: A Workshop with Lisa Solomon

Outlet 2500 Northeast Sandy Boulevard, Portland

About the Workshop: Welcome to the wonderful world of color and watercolor paint! In this class we’ll explore a few of the ideas and exercises from Lisa’s new book A Field Guide To Color. Through a playful approach you’ll begin to learn about color schemes, paint transparency, tints and shades, etc. With fun painterly experiments we'll dive into how materials and other influences can impact our perception of color, and how to develop your own personal relationship with color. We’ll end class with a Color Meditation—a practice Lisa has instituted in her own studio for years now. Supplies for the Workshop: Please bring your own watercolors/brushes if you have them—this will allow you to learn more about your set. If you don't have your own supplies, or want to…

$45 – $65

Rise & Grind: Promotion for BIPOC Creatives

IPRC (Independent Publishing Resource Center) 318 SE Main Street #175, Portland

Portland in Color and the IPRC are partnering to bring BIPOC creatives a morning of workshops centered around promotion and professional development. Join us for: * DIY Business card making with Jakelen Diaz * Headshots by Celeste Noche * Bio-writing and website making with Emilly Prado * Breakfast generously donated by Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels 10 am – 2pm, $35-$50 sliding scale. Class space is limited to 18 spots with some scholarship spots available first-come, first-served. Email info@iprc.org for scholarship info.

$35 – $50