Your Bend Oregon Morning Read

Join Us for a Creative Gathering! Craving a creative community? Join our gathering for practicing artists of any medium and any stage. We will connect, reflect on creative practice, share progress and challenges, and find inspiration and community. The Creative Circle is for people: Working with any creative medium Who want rich conversations about craft, process, and progress Interested in gathering with other creatives for energy, inspiration, and accountability At any stage in their creative pursuit or project — before, during, or after a project This group is not: A critique circle or workshop A networking group for leads or sales What to Expect Engaging discussions with fellow creatives Opportunities to share your ideas and projects Inspiration, encouragement, and accountability How to Participate Bring your ideas and interest in connecting! The event is free! RSVP to save your seat. (Space is limited. If your plans change and you can’t make it, please be sure to cancel so another artist can join in.) We look forward to seeing you there!

In this no-sew art class, you will be led through creating a fabric art piece featuring the Three Sisters mountains using a technique known as Kinusaiga. This beginner-friendly class will teach you the traditional no-sew technique of tucking fabric into foam to create a stunning mountain landscape full of color, texture, and depth. What You’ll Learn Introduction to the Kinusaiga technique How to select and prepare fabrics Techniques for tucking fabric into foam Creating depth and texture in your artwork What You’ll Create By the end of the class, you will leave with a finished 8×8 artwork ready to display and the skills to continue exploring this unique art form.