An interview of James Lee Hansen by Leslie Christ at James’s studio on October 19th.
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Getting involved in 2026 Gathering of the Guilds
Gathering of the Guilds is a BIG event. An estimated 12,000 art-lovers come through the Oregon Convention Center, providing a great opportunity to connect. There are lots of ways to get involved. If you’re interested in volunteering, showing work in the Pacific NW Sculptors’ gallery, having your own booth space, or doing sculpture demonstrations, please […]
Reserve a PNWS booth for Gathering of the Guilds
To showcase and sell your work at next year’s event, you’ll need to reserve space now.
Upcoming November Events
Wednesday, November 12th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Wednesday, November 19th 3:00 – 4:00pm: PNWS Gathering of the Guilds planning meeting
Sunday, November 23rd 3:00 – 6:00pm: Monthly member meet-up at Craig Dorety’s
Tuesday, November 25th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Friday, November 28th: PNWS Deadline for Gathering of the Guilds Booth Applications
Free patina materials
I have decided to go “all natural” in my treatment of wood and metal. I have bits and pieces of various chemical / acid-based material (e.g. Tiffany Green patina for bronze), mostly in smaller sized containers. This isn’t a great value collection, but would be nice for someone who wants to play around and not […]
November 23rd Craig Dorety studio potluck
Nov 23rd studio tour potluck at Craig Dorety’s house, 6840 SE Woodstock Blvd
Ulrich Pakker Installs Spheroid
Ulrich Pakker was commissioned for and installed a sculpture in Portland, at the Terwilliger Plaza Retirement Community. Part of the search committee’s research was the PNW Sculptors. On October 10th there was a dedication at Terwilliger Plaza by Ulrich Pakker about his career and the sculpture, Spheroid. Congratulations, Ulrich, on the installation of this beautiful sculpture! […]
Golem Sculpture Making Workshop
Registration is now open for this Golem-making sculpture workshop. All tools, clay instruction and firings are supplied, plus 2 beers are included. Nov 16, 2025 from 3:30-6:00 PM at Leikam Brewery on E. Burnside, Portland, Oregon.