The new year is here, and after a month-long break, we've come up with some new classes that are bound to be fun and inspiring…Happy 2014!
Now you can register and pay online through our secure server on PayPal and you can pay using your credit or debit Visa or Mastercard. Or, you can email me at campcactusmail{at}yahoo{dot}com to reserve your space. I'll email you within 24 hours with your confirmation.Camp Cactus Studio is located on NE Brazee Ave., between NE 44th & 45th Avenues in Portland.
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Saturday Night Doodlefest: Mandalas
Join us for the second in a series of classes dedicated to jumpstarting your creative spirit.
In these workshops, artists and non-artists alike learn how doodling and noodling around not only helps stimulate the creative juices, but how it has also been found to improve concentration, listening and recall skills.
In this class, we'll teach you how to draw amazing, detailed mandalas.
We'll have sparkling cider, wine and goodies to nibble, too!
No drawing experience required. All materials provided.
Sorry! This class is now closed.Saturday, February 8th 7 - 9 pm cost: $30
Adult • Class size is limited • Preregistration required
All-Ages Valentine WorkshopCome on over for our 4th annual Valentine-making extravaganza! We'll be in the studio all afternoon Sunday, February 9th crafting love notes, cards, cute little shrines, and whatever else your heart desires!
This self-directed studio time is open to all ages. Drop in for an hour or stay all afternoon. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own special materials if you like.
Sorry! This class is now closed.Sunday, February 9th Noon - 4 pm cost:
$15All ages (Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult)
'Zines and StorybooksIn this
three session holiday weekend workshop, we'll teach you how to put together your very own, one of a kind graphic novel, comic or illustrated storybook. You'll learn how to write a script, develop characters, edit, illustrate and lay out a book. Bring your imagination and story ideas!
All materials provided.
Sorry! This class is now closed.Saturday, February 15th 2 - 4 pmandSunday, February 16th 2 - 4 pmandMonday, February 17th 10 am - noon cost:
$60Ages 8-up • Class size is limited • Preregistration required
Tiny TerrariumsIn this workshop, we'll make some sweet little terrariums. These small, self-contained eco systems are easy-care and a great teaching tool about how our environment works…plus they're totally cool!
All materials provided.
Sorry! This class is now closed.Monday, February 17th 2 - 3:30 pm cost:
$30Ages 6 - up • Class size is limited • Preregistration required
March Classes
Perfect Your PenmanshipDoes your handwriting look like chicken scratchings? Do you hate writing notes by hand because you may not be able to read your own writing later? Then this class is definitely for you! We'll learn the basics of good penmanship, and practice writing the italic alphabet, the most legible handwriting style around. All materials provided.
Sunday, March 2nd 2 - 4 pm cost:
$25Ages 12- adult • Class size is limited • Preregistration required
Sorry, this class is now closed.Saturday Night Doodlefest: SquaresThe third in a series of classes dedicated to jumpstarting your creative spirit.
In this class, we'll explore different methods of doodling, using a square format and a variety of patterns to build wild, wonderful doodles that will leave you amazed with the simplicity of it all.
We'll have sparkling cider, wine and goodies to nibble on, too!
No drawing experience required. All materials provided.
Sorry! This class is now closed.
Saturday, March 8th 7 - 9 pm cost:
$30Adult • class size is limited • Preregistration required
Spring Break Classes
Fairy Homes and GardensLet's plant a little fairy garden! First, we'll design and plant a tiny landscape, then we'll build structures, like fairy chairs, tables and swings to entice the fairies to move in!
All materials and plants provided.
Please note registration deadline: Thursday, March 20thSorry! This class is now closed.Monday, March 24th 1 - 4 pm cost:
$35Ages 7- up • Class size is limited • Preregistration required
Creature Feature!In this fibre arts workshop, we'll make all kinds of crazy, fun creatures from various materials.
No prior sewing experience necessary. Teaches basic sewing, embroidery and pattern-making skills.
All materials provided.
Sorry! This class is now closed.Tuesday, March 25th 10 am - noon cost:
$25Ages 7- up • Class size is limited • Preregistration required
Fabulous Fairy FootwearMake your very own designer Fairy or Elf shoes. We'll draft a custom-sized pattern and sew and embellish with threads and buttons and ribbons and magic. No prior sewing experience necessary. Teaches basic sewing, embroidery and pattern-making skills.
All materials provided.
Sorry! This class is now closed.Tuesday, March 25th 2 - 4:30 pm cost:
$30Ages 7 - up • Class size is limited • Preregistration required
