No art experience is required for this drawing and painting class which roams the greater Portland area (though wine drinking experience does help!). Working with a professional artist with The Roaming Studio, you'll create an art project (drawing and painting, we are strictly 2D in this class) in a creative, non critical class setting, and enjoy wine and good conversation. Jump in on one of the Drink and Draws already advertised, or get a lesson for free if you agree to host one at your home! B …

This group is about helping Portlanders meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings they may be offering or have heard about. Since the brain is the most important sex organ we have, this group is interested in, Stimulating ideas around sex, love, relationship styles, community, Erotic poetry, literature, and film, Classes and workshops. Sinc …

Our goal here is to combine a fun friendly environment where we can get together and shoot in a studio to start off and work our way out into the world with the experience to capture what we are seeking.  Controlling the lighting is key, and capturing great shots is the reward. My goal is not to run the membership numbers up with non participants, so you wil need approval to join and may be subject to being eliminated from the membership role if you are not participating.  This will not mean tha …

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This is just for fun.  Our city is beautiful!  Let's descend upon some of it's loveliest parks, courtyards, over-grown alleyways and graffiti covered train yards.  Let's land like a flock of geese with our long legged easels and respectfully take over a public place for a progressive form of loitering.  We can stay a couple of hours, splash around some colors, soak up some sun,  and then move on to somewhere nearby for a drink and to appreciate each others' unique perspectives and talents. Prac …

Meeting up every weekend for some casual, uninstructed plein air painting and drawing. All levels, ages and mediums welcome. Come explore the natural beauty around the Portland area while practicing your artistic craft. We'll be meeting at parks, vineyards, rivers, lakes and many other locations. Get out of the studio and join us for some fresh air and good company. Sessions will last 3-4 hours followed by networking, conversation and reflection at a nearby restaurant or watering hole.

The Portland Glamour & Fashion Photography Group organizes workshop events and group shoots, where amateur and professional photographers can shoot with professional models in a studio setting.  Our studio is in Beaverton (about one mile from Washington Square), and we provide professional lighting, backdrops, and props to photograph models primarily in the glamour and fashion style.  Our group is open to professional photographers, experienced amateurs, and novices, as well as models, hair styl …

Heather Promo Clip from La Zona on Vimeo. Krystal Shay Promo from La Zona on Vimeo. This group is designed to encourage networking between glamor/boudoir/erotica photographers, models, and makeup artists. We plan to hold group shoots at the rate of at least 1 per month, usually more frequently. Anyone seriously interested in glamor/boudoir/erotica photography is welcomed to join. Because of the nature of the subject matter, professionalism, respect, and discreetness is expected from all membe …

This workshop is a personal focus on the process of painting spontaneously for self empowerment and personal growth. It starts with a guided meditation, deepening intution and enhancing self discovery techniques. All ability levels are welcome from the beginner painter and meditator, to the experienced artist and meditator. The focus will be on the process of creating and not about the planned product, with no critiques.

This is a group where democrats, progressives and green party affiliates can get together, have some fun, mingle, laugh, and be creative. This group is open to singles, married, and people with children. OK, so, democrats won this last election, but where are they? Let’s come out of hiding and get to know each other. Too many of us have hidden in the comfort of our safe homes, ducking and diving away from any activity which could put us, or our children, in the midst of a radical right-wing ext …

Love Print? Design? Technology that makes ink on paper a fine partner in our digital world to drive sales, brand awareness, web traffic, donations & more? Old school meets new school in the place called Printlandia... continue to network, learn about the possibilities to grow.

Nearly everyone has a "I drank too much tequila when I was in college" story, bad memories or aversions. And others, may go into a bar and be what we call, "try-curious" about tequila, but are intimated or confused by the many choices available. Tequila is such a dynamic, interesting, wonderfully rich spirit. There are so many excellent blends and for people who like fine wine or crafted beer, there are lots of similarities. Through tasting events, in a non-intimdating and welcoming way, we prov …

Do you sell handrafted items? Whether you're trying to start your own business or have been selling your wares for years, let's help each other increase sales! I have high expectations for this group to become not only a close-knit networking and mentorship resource, but also to develop into a marketing entity in and of itself.  In other words, for "Made in Vancouver, USA" to be a directory of sorts for buyers to seek out locally handcrafted products.  I believe that people have a desire more th …