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True North Studios: Crit Night

True North Studios 455 NE 71st Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Hosted by Sarah Lofthouse + True North Studios Crit Night is a safe place to get feedback on art or creative project. Allow us to be your sounding board and help you create the best work possible. Aren't ready to present? All are welcome to join in supporting creatives regardless of experience. Sliding suggested donation $5-$25 – nobody will be turned away for lack of funds! Masks required! About the host Sarah Lofthouse is a mixed media artist. She holds a Post Bacc Certificate from School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Studio Arts and BA in Studio Arts from California State University, Los Angeles. Her primary mediums are painting and photography. When she is not in the studio, Sarah can be found cooking…

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$5 – $25

Joe Galván: Tristezas e Saudades

Dorsa Brevia 625 NW Everett Street #103, Portland, OR, United States

Thursday, November 4th 2021 at 6:00pm Risograph prints by Joe Galván.

Free

Friday Night Collage

True North Studios 455 NE 71st Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Low-key collage session First Fridays of the month hosted by Hope Amico FREE! We will have magazines, ephemera, paper, photos, mats and blades, scissors and glue. So bring a project or come to be inspired! We will open the garage door, weather permitting. No experience necessary though there will be no instruction. Join us and meet others. This meet up is free (though donations to True North are always welcome). E-mail Hope with any questions or concerns. Masks required! SIGN UP!

Free

New Moon Collage Circle

True North Studios 455 NE 71st Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Join Sarah Lofthouse in a New Moon Collage Circle. We will be creating collages as a form of intention setting. Drop by anytime during this time to learn about the new moon and create an intention collage. Bring your favorite collage material. Community supply will be available to use. Sliding suggested donation $5-$25 – nobody will be turned away for lack of funds! Masks required. SIGN UP!

$5 – $25

StoryWalk with Deborah

Tranquil Park 10580 SW Parkwood Lane, Wilsonville, OR, United States

Join Outreach Librarian Deborah one afternoon at a StoryWalk to celebrate together with a short outdoor program before heading off to explore the trail. Tuesday, November 9, 1:00 p.m. Tranquil Park - Meet at the Corner of Parkwood Lane and Brown Road We invite you to share photos with the Library and Parks on Facebook! @WilsonvilleLibrary @WVParksandRec For more information visit the Storywalk page. The Library has teamed up with Wilsonville Parks & Recreation to combine two of our favorite things: story sharing and outdoor exploring! What is a StoryWalk? A StoryWalk is a fun way to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from an illustrated book are attached to signs, which are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you're directed…

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Free

Teen Event (online)

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us on Zoom (maybe in-person, too) for games, books, and more! Questions? Contact Brad at 503-570-1592 or clark@wilsonvillelibrary.org. On Zoom: Meeting code 901-104-467 For students in grades 6-12 For more information visit the Teen Events page. Friends, Fun, Games, and a good Book or two at these Friday evening lounge events just for teens! All events start at 7:00 p.m. and last around an hour. Zoom: Meeting code 901-104-467 Friday, September 10 Friday, October 8 Friday, November 12 All events are for teens in grades 6-12. All events start at 7:00 pm (and you can go whenever you want but we normally go about an hour depending on game length). All events are on Zoom 901-104-467 (until we have to change it). We may be going hybrid/in-person! Stay tuned for the latest info.…

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Free

Broadway Books: Virtual Holiday Book Chat

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

We continue our Indies First Celebration by hosting our annual Holiday Book Chat (virtually) from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Monday, November 29th. While we're crestfallen that the relentless virus is preventing us from hosting you all in person with wine, goodies, and other beverages, we invite you to grab your favorite beverage and plunk yourself down in front of your computer (notebook at the ready) and join us as Kim and Sally talk as fast as they possibly can about all of the delightful possibilities for holiday gift giving. If you can't make the event in live time, you will be able to watch it at your leisure on our YouTube channel. Kim's Book List  Sally's Book List If you missed the event you can…

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Free

Grief and The Holidays

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

The holiday season isn't only cheer and carols. It can be hard too. Grief can be louder. Let's come together and write about it. Join us Wednesday December 8 at Noon Pacific. Any level of writing. Everybody welcome. It's for humans including writers and non writers. It's a free one day drop-in writing session. Limited spaces! Join the zoom room at noon Pacific https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84694083515?pwd=czFibEpBakFVQ0U2ck5uK3dXeUJNZz09 Meeting ID: 846 9408 3515 Passcode: eggnog Bring your laptop or pen. Your coffee too. Bring your friends! Invite them on this Facebook event :) We will include a brief meditation, prompts around the holidays and grief, time to write, and time to share. Who are we? We are a mom/daughter team who created Coffee and Grief during the beginning of…

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Free

Writers’ Ball

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for our Writers' Ball at the Mansion online! Walk the red carpet, disappear into the library, or wander the gardens. Show your holiday creations in the craft room or shelves books with the librarians. We can’t wait to see you there! Zoom Link to Register: Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwudumrqjsrGdIESBGCyGJWbWXW-0xwk8CU After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Free

December Poetry Practice Space

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us monthly on zoom, on the third Thursday of the month for prompts and sharing. Register here, and we’ll send the zoom link on the day of the event. Poetry Practice Space is a monthly gathering for poets and writers. Writing materials, readings and prompts for generative writing will be provided. Come share a space to talk about your writing practice, and current writing projects, bemoan rejections, celebrate acceptances, share writing resources— and write together! Consider Poetry Practice Space the calisthenics for your poetics. Suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds Free for members

Free
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