SEPTEMBER:
Create original artwork in celebration of a special person in your family! This workshop will focus on exploring family stories, traditions and culture through painting, collage and creative writing.
Workshop Details: This workshop will be offered during two different time slots on Saturday September 13th at Rejewvenation ’08, a weekend retreat for women. The retreat also features outdoor adventures, delicious food and more.
Location: B’nai B’rith Camp on the Oregon Coast
Dates: Friday September 12th- Sunday September 14th
Fees: $175, JCC Member: $150, after August 25: $200, JCC Member: $175
Registration: To register contact Becky Hornsten (503) 535-3533 or bhornsten@oregonjcc.org. For more information visit www.oregonjcc.org/events.asp#rejewvenation.
OCTOBER:
Bring images of your family together to create a unique family tree illuminating your family’s growth and the connections between generations. Learn how to combine reproductions of your family photographs and painting to celebrate your lives together. These completed pieces are a wonderful way to honor your ancestors and share the wisdom and experiences of the past with future generations.
Location: DIY Lounge at Collage, 4429 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland Oregon 97206
Dates & Times: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm October 1st, 8th, 15th (This is a three part series)
Fees: $85.00, supplies included
Registration: Register online at www.diylounge.com or call (503) 804-2526.
Create your own illustrated family history book! Focus on the complete family history book creation process, uncover hidden family treasures, conduct interviews, research, write and illustrate your book. Bring reproductions of family photos.
Location: Portland Community College, Southeast Portland MTTACS 212
Date & Time: Tuesday October 7th, 6-9pm
Fees: Tuition $25.00, additional material fee $12.00
Registration: Register online at www.pcc.edu/nc or call (503) 788-6266. For supply list contact (503) 788-6185.
Creating an illustrated family history book is a wonderful way to preserve your family stories, honor you ancestors, and share the wisdom of the past with future generations. Discover how to get started! Through writing and image making, we will explore the power of memories, the role of story telling in cultural preservation and how your family stories have had a significant impact in shaping who you are today.
Location: OASIS Conference Room, OASIS Education Center, 621 SW 5th, Portland, OR 97204
Dates & Times: Thursdays October 16th & 23rd, 10:30am-12:30pm
Fees: $25.00 for the two-part series
Registration: Register online at www.oasisnet.org/myoasis or call (503) 241-3068.
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
Create original artwork inspired by your personal stories, traditions and culture! This six session class offers you the opportunity to develop your skills as an artist and writer through the design and creation of your own Family Heirloom Art project. Emphasis will be on learning how to combine reproductions of your personal photographs and painting illustrations to create a series of narrative images that bring your memories and dreams to life.
Location: The classes are held at the Lisa Kagan Designs Studio located in the Woodstock neighborhood in Southeast Portland.
Dates & Times: This same class will be offered during two different time slots this fall. Please select one of the time slots below.
• Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm- November 11th, 18th, 25th & December 2nd, 9th, 16th
• Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am- November 12th, 19th, 26th & December 3rd, 10th, 17th
Fees: $180.00 for each 6-session course (cost includes a $12.00 materials)
Registration: Early registration is encouraged since space is limited to 6 participants per class. Register by calling (503) 347-1391 or by email at Lisa@LisaKaganDesign.com. For more information about Family Heirloom Art visit http://www.LisaKaganDesigns.com/heirloom.htm.
Celebrate Jewish Book Month through discovering how to create your own illustrated family history book! This workshop will focus on the complete family history book creation process including; how to uncover hidden family treasures, conduct interviews, research, write and illustrate your book. Through discussion, writing and image making we will explore the power of memories, the role of story telling in cultural and religious preservation and how your family stories have had a significant impact in shaping who you are today.
Location: Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland, OR 97219
Dates & Times: The workshop listed above will be offered twice at the following dates and times:
• Thursday December 4th from 7-9pm in Room 205
• Sunday December 14th from 10am-12pm in Room 205
Fees: Each two-hour workshop will cost $50 for MJCC members and $58 for guests
Registration: Register online at www.oregonjcc.org or call (503) 244-0111.
