Portland Spring 2027

There is something magical about a matchbook. It has that vintage feel, yet is the perfect space to capture a moment, a memory, or a sentiment. This workshop invites you to layer ephemera, found words, and maybe even a bit of fabric to build your own pocket visual folder. 

We will spend time discussing how color and composition can serve your story, while exploring techniques to make your work deeply personal. This is a space for all skill levels to gather, share, and create a collection of miniature works that carry the weight of your own unique voice.

Materials Fee $25 paid at beginning of class includes the following to share:

Copy paper
Ephemera pack
Stencils
Cosmetic sponge
Matte medium
Modeling paste
Palette knife 
Speedball linoleum cutter & erasers
White cotton
Aleene’s tacky glue
Sewing needle and thread
Paper towel
Thin cardboard
Buttons
Sewing machine
Gesso
Stapler/ staples
sprays/ stains

Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

Painting apron
Small water container
Round paintbrush (8, 10, or 12)- just one or two rounds
1/2”-1” flat paintbrush
Scissors
Glue stick
Viva papertowel- one roll
Matte medium and matte medium gel
Pencil
Cheap black ink pen
Gesso
Paint spreader or old credit card/ hotel card
Acrylic paints- white, black, favorite colors/ usual palette
Watercolor pencils and/ or crayons- (bring favorites or what you have)
Hi flo acrylics, or acrylic inks, spray inks- (variety of colors- whichever colors you already have; otherwise, I will have a variety to share)
Masking tape 
Unfinished birchwood canvas panel kit; pack of 4 6”x6” studio ¾ deep cradle boards
Gallon sized baggie of collage materials/ ephemera 
Gallon sized baggie of fabric bits (if you have some; if not, I will bring and plan to share)
Sewing needle and thread (I will have this available; bring if you have)