September’s monthly meeting was hosted by the talented Rachael Allen. We were given a tour of her lovely studio and had some great art conversations related to Rachael’s creative methods. Rachael’s artwork is expressed in form, texture, colors and materials that have been reclaimed; showing an imprint of history. She creates both human and animal […]
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A New York Sculpture Tour from the Catskills to Manhattan
Few things produce such a feeling of awe for me as spending time with art and nature. In those moments there is no past or future, just the present. I feel so light afterwards, renewed and uplifted. I just returned from a trip to NY that was a thousand times that feeling. I feel richer […]
September 2026 Events
September 5th – 7th: PNWS live sculpting demos and Raku Firing Opportunity at Art in the Pearl
Wednesday, September 9th, 7-8pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Wednesday, September 23rd, 7-8pm: PNWS Board Meeting Online
Sunday, September 27th, 3-5pm: PNWS Monthly Meet-Up and Potluck at Rachel Allen’s
THIS WEEKEND – Art in the Pearl in Portland
We’re just days away from an exciting Labor Day weekend, demonstrating sculpture and raku ceramics firing to thousands of visitors to Portland! **IMPORTANT** If you have bisque-fired ceramic pieces you’d like to raku glaze and fire, please bring them! While there were several mask-making events, most makers will not make it to Portland this weekend. […]
Sept 27 Rachael Allen PNWS Potluck
You’re invited to Rachael Allen’s studio for PNWS Potluck September 27th 3pm – 5pm.
PNWS “Coalescence” Show – November 2026
The members-only show is coming right up at Art at the Cave gallery in Vancouver, WA. Special note: The online entry form is not yet live. An email to members will be sent with a link early next month. We anticipate each artist will be able to enter up to three pieces for a reasonable […]
A celebration of “York”
Invitation for members to participate in an event celebrating York of Lewis and Clark expedition
August Member Meeting – Well Done
In a quiet oasis in Battleground on a hot summer day, both the bellies and creative spirits of our members were well fed during our August member meeting. Our host, ceramic artist Linda Kliewer, shared her home, her botanical garden, her studio, and some unusual pets. Linda had remodeled her studio to include a gallery […]