Cloisters Gallery Current Show
“In the Flow” by Jan Kurtz
Cloisters Gallery is pleased to present the work of Jan Kurtz. Her show, “In the Flow,” features work in multimedia, linocut, and collagraph and opened on Sunday, August 30. Be sure to visit the gallery to see Jan’s artwork. This show runs through Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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 Presents Paint & Sip
Over the years, Cloisters has been asked several times to do a Paint & Sip class. So here we go! Just in time for the holidays, learn to make some delicious mocktails (non-alcoholic versions of your favorite cocktails)—orange-cream mockmosa, smoked-sage mockarita, blackberry-thyme mockjito, mockhattan, winter-spiced lemonade, and rosemary mock mule, complete with garnishes. These mocktails will be creative, something more than just fruit juice.
And while sampling these delicious mocktail beverages, learn to paint them. There are tricks to painting glass vessels (stemware, vases, glasses), and Jackie Farah will show you how to create watercolor paintings that can then be copied and used as invitations to your holiday gathering. All supplies will be provided.
Join us in the Great Hall on Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. As with all Cloisters opportunities, there is no charge. But you must pre-register by emailing Sally Woolley (contact the church office, info@westprespdx.org, if you need Sally’s email address). The size of this class is limited, so sign up soon.
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.