I use to draw at Hipbone weekly. I moved a couple hours away. I miss it so much. I was telling a…read moreteen about it today. OMGoddess there are EVEN more opportunities now! The everyone can hang a piece of art and the artist gets 100%. I have Never Ever seen that anywhere. Thank you, I might need to drive the two hours.

I really am grateful that this place still operates. I come here for the live drawing sessions…read more They have 2 , 3 hour sessions on the weekends that I attend as much as I can. The nude figure drawing in the mornings and the clothes/costumed figure drawings in the afternoons. They also offer several different, affordable drawing/painting classes depending on their schedule, which is so easy to find online. On the weekends that I've attended, the models are great and professional, they have both male and female models and if you check out their instagram, they usually post who the model is going to be on the clothed/costumed figure drawing, plus they list the name of the models for the nude figure drawings on their website. The place is big, as well as the stage and the lighting is very nice. Lots of seating (old movie seating on one side, a big sharing table, and 2 or 3 smaller tables with folding chairs and "horses") and lots of easels, you can also borrow a drawing board and or clips, if you forget yours. Otherwise, come prepared. It's $15 for the weekend sessions, but don't forget to tip the model. They are so, so good at posing for artists ( foreshortened poses, posing with props, etc) and holding whatever pose they are at. They have a couple minutes of gesture poses in the beginning and then they will hold a pose for 30 minutes at a time. Never the same pose, but very impressive. Especially for someone like me with adhd, who can't even sit still long enough to finish this review in one go. Minus one star for letting people in 30 minutes after the session has started, because of all the easel and supplies of that person setting up can be very disruptive. Also I wish they would put photos (even just a passport photo will do) OR just add make or female, of their models online, so I have an idea of who's going to model that day. There are days that I just do not want to have to even look at a penis, and I'd want to know if that is what I'll be seeing that day, you know? No hate on penises, just, sometimes it can be a bit much. Having the names listed doesn't necessarily help all the time, especially with gender neutral names. Other than that, I highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to do some live drawings. Also check out their other art classes.

5 stars! I have taken Ryan Chapman's beginning oil class and this past weekend I took his plein air…read moreclass. Both classes are excellent! I am a beginning oil painter and have learned so much in his classes. No need to be self-conscious about whatever level you may be in your painting. There have been beginners like me and people who have attended art school. His teaching style is relaxed, friendly and very supportive. He gives excellent examples, he demonstrates by painting and explaining clearly why he is applying paint in the way that he does. He really meets each student at whatever level they might be. The plein air class was fantastic. On Saturday we painted in Laurelhurst Park and on Sunday we painted at Mt Tabor. I highly recommend taking classes at High Low Art Space!

I've been taking classes with Chaitanya for several months now and have learned *so* much. The…read moreclasses are fun and illuminating; you get a lot of individualized feedback because the teacher circles the class and checks in at each turn, so it's really tailored to you no matter your level. As a model, I've had the pleasure of seeing how other classes and groups work, and each time I'm floored by the professionalism, respect, and skill. I seriously can't recommend High Low enough, y'all! You'll be so dang glad you signed up.

Highly recommend SmithPDX. I just attended a metals workshop there and am so excited that Portland…read morehas this new space. It's a gallery, a working metals/ jewlery studio, workshop and maker's space. I just attended Master Kashima's Nunome workshop there and we all agreed that SmithPDX is a really special place.

From the owner: We host a community metalsmithing workspace where we facilitate education and access to tools &…read moreequipment in a safe and fun environment. We also provide services and specialize in custom fabrication & repair of precious metal objects. We work on home hardware & fixtures, jewelry, antique tools, and much more! *We are temporarily not able to accept repairs.* Thank you for your patience while we devote extra time to setting up more tools and getting our first series workshops up and running. Please join our email list if you would like to be notified when we resume repairs, or if you want to be the first to know about our upcoming workshops and classes!

Ninety Twenty Studios is a wonderful gem! This is my first time ever working with metal, and I love…read moreit. The faculty I am working with, Tayja Danger, and owner Christine Clark are awesome, and I hear great things about the rest of this vibrant art community. The MOST important thing to me is communication and accessibility, and Christina was wonderful in responding to emails and she ANSWERED the phone when I called. Twice! ;-) If you're interested in MAKING, check this place out!

From the owner: Ninety Twenty Workshop offers a craft education through jewelry making and metalsmithing, to a…read morediverse range of students at many skill levels. Learning through hands-on making, students are provided with tools and materials, varied subject matter, and highly skilled instruction for personal and professional growth and in the field. The workshop is located within Ninety Twenty Studios. Book for class times!

Wow! Love this place! Took a ten week class with Lela and loved it. As an artist who has done…read morepottery on and off for over thirty years it was great to come back to it here with great instructors who taught me some different techniques for wedging clay and throwing than I've learned in the past. Definitely coming back for a membership!

I love this creative space. Everyone is made to feel welcomed. They have the most amazing…read morehandmade items for sale, offer classes that don't make you feel intimidated to not know what you are doing and the owner is a great human! They believe in community and offer options to buy scholarships to support students who might not be able to pay for classes. It's just a great all around place!

I've taken classes at a number of glass studios but nothing compares to Design Lite…read more Cheryl has more knowledge and creativity than most of the people around Portland. My fused material turns out better here than the class I took at Bullseye. I hope she offers more workshops - especially around Christmas.

If you love Stained Glass and glass decor and wondered, 'Hey how they do that?'…read moreThis would be a great place to start. Whether your interested in stained glass or fusion, you can try your creativity here. Owner and teacher, Cheryl is awesome. She will take you under her wing and answer all your questions, helping you along the way. Cheryl's assistant, Angie is also quite a talented artist. Many years of experience and tricks to the trade. You can bring an idea you may have had or go through many catalogs of art projects and begin your 8 week adventure. The atmosphere is relaxing and you are welcomed, treated as instant family. I just wanted to make one project, but now going on 5 years. Love it.

Just about everything you could wish for in an art and craft supply store, I would think…read more The place is covered in murals, both inside and out. Some are elaborate, while inside random squares of color pattern the floor to ceiling. There is quite a supply and they cover every medium. The aisles are tight and can feel a little claustrophobic, but it's also a fun adventure through the maze. Friendly staff offered assistance if needed, but otherwise let me wander and made polite conversation at checkout. They complimented my choice of eraser! A parking lot outback is the convenient cherry on top.

A very nice store. A good place to buy art supplies. The selection is excellent and the staff is…read morewillingly to help.