Initially planned as a studio tour at Bill Leigh’s, personal issues required a last-minute change. We shifted gears and met at Leslie’s lovely home in Gladstone, OR, a welcoming and inviting space along the Clackamas River. The beginning of the meeting was spent catching up, talking about current interests and projects, as well as grazing […]
2025
2026 Gathering of the Guilds
Have you been thinking about a way that you can give back to a the PNWS? Boy do I have an opportunity for you! Planning for the 2026 Gathering of the Guilds is kicking off at the end of August with a show board meeting. PNWS has been invited to be part of the steering […]
President’s Message – August 2025
August, for me, brings another birthday and another chance for introspection, future plans, and gratitude. I’ll start with future plans. Finish more art (including the glass piece pictured here) I’m good at learning from explorations with materials and concepts. But…not great at getting pieces over the finish line. I can do better. Put myself out […]
AUGUST MEETING – SAT AUG 16 at 3:00 PM
The August Meeting will be Sat Aug 16 at 3:00 pm – potluck at Teri and Jon’s house.
Winter Light-Up Sculpture Show
PNWS has the opportunity to do a group show in the Justice Center display windows in downtown Portland next year in February 2026, which will overlap with the Portland Winter Light Festival.
September Potluck at the Yurt in Estacada
The September 2025 potluck will be hosted by new member Caroline (Carrie) Allen at her yurt art studio in Estacada.
October 18th at James Lee Hansen’s studio
PNWS visits legendary local artist, James Lee Hansen October 18th, 3pm
Upcoming Events in August
Saturday, August 2nd 4pm: Raku firing with Russ in Vancouver at 6th and Broadway
Saturday, August 2nd 10am-8pm: Live sculpture demonstrations by PNWS members at Vancouver Arts and Music Festival
Saturday, August 9th : Mask making workshop at Leslie Crist’s
Wednesday, August 13th 7:00 – 8:00pm: Monthly Sculpture Conversation online
Saturday, August 16th 3pm: Studio tour and potluck at Teri’s
Tuesday, August 26th 7:00 – 8:00pm: PNWS Board Meeting online
Saturday, August 30th through Monday, September 1st: Art in the Pearl