VIA Artistica

07/30/2024

Getting ready for a rehearsal tonight for my presentation at the Polymer Arts Summit on August 10/11. A vintage suitcase is perfect for raising the laptop!
Today is the last day to register.
https://polymerartsummit.com/

07/26/2024

I am teaching my Smashing Color Week for artists and designers at Taborspace in Portland, OR in September for the first time since 2019. This five-day color immersion experience includes hands-on exercises for learning 21st color theory combined with explorations of your personal color voice. Lunchtime field trips to colorful, inspirational spots reinforce the key color concepts.

For more info: www.smashingcolor.com
Smashing Color Week
September 2-6, 2024

06/13/2024

I am emerging from my social media cave! It's been three years since my last (real) post and I have lots to share! For today - I am thrilled to get my hands back on polymer as I get ready to present at the Polymer Arts Summit in August. So fun!

2024 Presenters

11/06/2023

Starting November 29, we’re excited to offer two watercolor classes on Wednesdays with Leslie Barnum! Leslie is a wonderful teacher and will help you gain confidence and build skills in this medium. Registration and class details in the link below.

This 4-week introduction workshop will help take the intimidation out of watercolor painting. Students will learn basic techniques and practice color mixing during the first week. For the following three weeks, Leslie will begin with a demo focused on applying different techniques to create a new

09/15/2023

Finally the roof project at the church is completed and we’re looking forward to making art around VIA’s big table again! Join Kirsten and Gina to celebrate the Fall Equinox on Saturday morning, Sept. 23 for Mandalas: Finding Balance / Self-Care in a Changing World. Bring a friend and receive a discount.

More information and registration link below:

https://viaartisticapdx.com/events/mandalas-finding-balance-self-care-in-a-changing-world/

09/09/2023

The Belmont Street fair is happening today & should be a fun community extravaganza! TaborSpace Partners will be there, including VIA Artistica! Lots of activities, music & food!

05/15/2023

Check out Maggie’s new Color Workshop on Saturday, June 3! The Eye Opener Series is an Introduction to the Color Literacy Project, and she will be sharing newly designed materials with participants. She’s offering both a morning and an afternoon session that day.

For all the details and registration click the link below:
https://viaartisticapdx.com/events/color-workshop-with-maggie-maggio/

03/16/2023

After 3 long years of a pandemic, Laurel Swetnam is finally able to reschedule her fabulous “Bumbles & Monarchs“ in-person polymer class at VIA! It will be on Saturday, June 10 from 10-4:30.

Space is limited to 6 students, so follow the link below to learn more about the class and how to sign up for this very special event.

This dramatic necklace shows off the wonderful versatility of polymer clay. It is eye-catching, but lightweight and comfortable to wear. In this class we’ll learn to make several types of simple, painterly canes (pictured below), which make up the 80 … Continue reading →

02/22/2023

Art is all around

02/15/2023

Happy Hearts Day! What does your heART long to create? Explore and discover what artistic self-care looks like at VIA’s Open Studio on February 16 or February 25. Give yourself the gift of a full day of art play with all materials included.

For all the details and to register, go to https://viaartisticapdx.com/events/open-studio-art-play-date/

02/04/2023

Have you read “Big Magic:Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert? We’ll be hosting our first creativity book club meeting on March 11 from 11-12 at VIA! Reach out to learn more about how to sign up for this free event. [email protected]

Big Magic The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller “A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life… I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugar From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life yo....

01/29/2023

Last weekend we had a full workshop at VIA for the first time in 3 long years! It was such fun to meet in person again and work on our “Word of Intention 2023”.

Come join us around the big table! Look for more activities in the months to come.