We have an incredible lineup for this year’s FREE community workshops with Portland’s awesome women teaching you how to do all kinds of fun and useful things not to mention opportunities to pick the brains of some of the hardest working ladies in their industries! Workshops will be happening at Mcmenamin’s Kennedy School on Sunday November 11th!
2012 Community Workshops
SESSION 1:
11am – 12:15
Martha Jordan Room:
Yoga for Beginners
Instructor: Cindy Lewis
Mina Parsons Room:
Dream Catcher Construction
Instructor: Racheal Rice
DIY Library:
Art School PDX Workshops: Recycled Book/Journal Making
Instructors: Dianna Fontes
SESSION TWO:
12:30pm-1:45pm
Martha Jordan Room:
Poetry Composition
Instructor: Tai Carmen
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/156972267777059/
Mina Parsons Room:
Sugar Crafts
Instructor: Christine McKernan
DIY Library:
Art School PDX Workshops: Found Object Printmaking
Instructors: Joy Leising, Dianna Fontes
SESSION THREE:
2pm-4pm
Martha Jordan Room:
Women In Comedy (Composition)
Instructors: Whitney Streed, Jessie McCoy and Katie Brien
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/202864079846375/
Mina Parsons Room:
Etsy 101: Keys to Selling Online
Instructor: Christine Claringbold
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/409583345764104/
DIY Library:
Art School PDX Workshops: Weaving
Instructors:Joy Leising, Dianna Fontes
SESSION FOUR:
4pm-5:15pm
Martha Jordan Room:
T-Shirt Restyle Workshop
Instructor: Skye Blue and Erin Gilbert
Mina Parsons Room:
PDX PLA (Portland Lifestyle Advising) Healthy LifestyleTBA
Instructor: Casey Cardoso
DIY Library:
Art School PDX Workshops: Postcard Project
Instructors: Dianna Fontes
About The Workshops
Yoga for Beginners
To start the day, we are stretching, breathing, and learning some basic yoga postures that channel energy and open up your senses. Cindy Lewis is a RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher). When asked about yoga, she said, “yoga is my passion and sharing it with the community is a joy. I began my yoga journey in the 80′s. My classes are full of humor, inspiration and play.” You can find Cindy Lewis on facebook at Yoga with Cindy web site: http://www.myyogaspring.com/ Blog: http://myyogaspring.blogspot.com/
Presenters: Cindy Lewis
Dream Catcher Construction
Join Portland artist, teacher, and creativity coach Rachael Rice for a dream catcher making workshop. You will learn the traditional weaving technique and will add gorgeous feathers and trims. All-ages welcome. Feel free to bring your own bits to hang off your dream catcher, too.
Presenters: Racheal Rice
Art(s)cool PDX Workshops:
Recycled Book/Journal Making. Learn the art of making several types of hand bound books. Use found objects, recycled materials, and more to customize your books. Bring personal items like photos, ticket stubs, maps and other scrap booking items to personalize your book.
Found Object Printmaking. Printmaking is easy when you find interesting shapes, patterns and textures in found objects. Use your custom made papers to decorate and personalize your books.
Weaving. Use the art of weaving to create and decorate! Make coasters, book covers, earrings and coffee cozies using new weaving techniques.
Postcard Project. Grab a blank post card and address it to yourself or someone you know then drop it in our box of addressed postcards. Select a postcard addressed to a stranger from the box and decorate it using various materials, found object printmaking or with your new weaving skills in the art room. Each postcard is already posted and will be mailed out over the next year as part of our postcard project. Some day, when you least expect it, your postcard will arrive decorated by an unknown artist just ready to brighten your day.
presenter: Dianna Fontes
Poetry Composition
This composition workshop will be a free write and critical response session wherein you are encouraged to bring something you are working on, or something freshly started. There are no rules here, no boundaries to the breath or scope of language, only thoughtful reactions and receptive listeners.
Presented by: Tai Carmen
Sugar Crafts
Sure, candy is fun all on its own, but it can also be creative and artistic! Make some amazing and fun creations and learn how to assemble using edible adhesives. Then eat it all up!
Presenter: Christine McKernan
image by Jen Stevenson
Participants will hear perspectives on stand-up comedy for women, the local comedy scene and participate in hands-on joke writing, performing and much more!
presenter: Katie Brien, Whitney Streed, Jessie McCoy
Etsy 101: Keys to Selling Online
Go on a guided tour of Etsy.com with certified Etsy Educator Christine Claringbold, graduate of Etsy’s June 2012 Educator training. Christine will discuss what you need to set up an Etsy shop, how to get started making your first sales, where to go when you need help, and the four keys to Etsy success. Don’t forget to bring questions about selling your work online.
Presented by: Christine Claringbold
T-Shirt Restyle Workshop
Ever wonder what to do with extra large band t-shirts or your families’ worn out tops? Turn your oversized t-shirts into a work of art! In this workshop we will deconstruct old t-shirts and restyle them with an amazing new look. Bring your own t-shirt or use one of ours.
Presented by: Skye Blue and Erin Gilbert
PDX PLA (Portland Lifestyle Advising) Healthy Lifestyle Workshop
Has a doctor advised you to make lifestyle changes? DO you feel stuck or stagnant with where you want your life to be or to look like?
We are offering a workshop based in understanding balance in health and wellness concepts for a balanced and more meaningful life. We will explore the difference between illness and wellness and introduce steps to get your life in the direction you want it to be heading in.
Presented by: Casey Cardoso
