Cloisters Gallery Current Show
Cloisters Art Show: “Cut and Color,” The Collage Art of Beth Neel
Our Cloisters Gallery is thrilled to present “Cut and Color,” featuring the collage art of Beth Neel. Beth’s collages are unique, intricate, colorful, and so very intriguing. The show opened Sunday, May 3, and runs through Thursday, June 25. In addition to her large collage pieces, she will be showing books, postcards, and calendars.
Gallery Hours
You may visit the gallery Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon; Sunday mornings; or by appointment.
Cloisters Spring Workshop Series Continues With Collage Artist Beth Neel
Cloisters is offering the third in our spring series of free workshops (previously offering Japanese bookbinding and mandalas). Next, on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Beth Neel will lead a workshop on how to make your own collage book! Not-quite Soul Collage and not quite Altered Books, these books are personalized messages of hope and inspiration. Beth will demonstrate how she creates these, talk about tools and time needed, and discuss the nitty gritty of this particular form of collage. As with all Cloisters offerings, this workshop is free, but registration is required by e-mailing Sally Woolley. (Contact info@westprespdx.org if you need Sally’s e-mail address.) Further details and a supplies list will then be sent to you.
Art Studio News
The Cloisters Art Studio has moved! We are now located in the lower level of the education wing, just inside the doors at the 16th Avenue (elevator) entrance. We always welcome artists and artist wannabes using any medium to join us; just bring your own supplies. Our new studio hours are Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Writing Group
We have a small peer group of writers working in various genres with diverse skills and experience who meet regularly. Contact the church office for more information.