Rose City Art Jam: Spooky Edition

Join us for the return of Rose City Art Jam after a long summer break. We will be getting in the spooky spirit for this one, with a Halloween-themed prompt to get the creative juices bubbling and oozing...

This is the art workshop and adult playtime you never knew you needed. Instead of learning a technique or creating something pretty for your wall, you will enter a zone curated for exploration, fun, and connection. This workshop series is built upon the training and experience of a licensed art therapist, who happens to also be an enthusiastic advocate for play in adulthood.

This is not a therapy group, but rather a community experience with easygoing vibes and low expectations. You do not need to be an artist or have any experience with making art. Much of the emphasis here is on nurturing your innate creativity, no matter how estranged you might be from it. What matters here is having fun, plain and simple.

Important Things to Know:

• This is located in the Concordia Community Room at McMenamin's Kennedy School. It's a bright and airy old classroom. You can find this room by entering through the east entrance from the parking lot. Make a left at the first hallway and follow it all the way to the end. There is a sign above the door marked “Community Room.” Check out the map below.
• This group is lightly facilitated by Dani Dierking, art therapist. She will have a new offering for each jam, whether it be a theme, specific art media, or other direction to work from. She will be around throughout this time to assist and hype you up as needed.
• All art supplies are provided!
• Wear clothes that are comfortable and you don’t mind getting gunk on (it can happen!). Feel free to bring an apron and/or gloves.
• This Art Jam will not be a dry event.This means you are welcome to grab a drink at any of the bars at Kennedy School and bring it to the event, as long as you take your empties out with you. Please have fun, but please drink mindfully and respectfully in this space. Complimentary water and tea will be provided as well.
• Tickets are refundable up to 7 days before the event. There will be a waitlist in case anyone chooses to forfeit their spot.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 Northeast 33rd Avenue, Portland, United States