WORKSHOPS AT GUMBO GALLERY & GIFTS

See the details of each workshop on this page by clicking on one of the links below.
Paint a Gecko ... Mandalas ... Mask Making ... Plastic Fashion
MASK MAKING WORKSHOP weekend, June 7 & 8

Debbie Petricek, mask artist and owner of Gumbo offeres a mask making workshop
two-3 hours sessions in the new Patio Workshop Lounge! 

You will mold a mask on your own face or on an 'artificial' face.  You may help mold a mask on someone else's face.  Preferably, masks will be made on Saturday and decorated on Sunday.  If you only attend one of those days you make the mask and decorate it on your own.  Decorating supplies will be provided (paints, tissue paper, glue, scissors, etc).  Feel free to bring your own supplies.     

  FYI - Full face masks made from Rigid Wrap don't lend themselves to wearing, at least comfortably.  If you want to make one to wear, a partial face mask is recommended.

FEE: $25 for one or $35 for both days
MATERIALS:   $10
TIMES: 10:00 am-1:00pm both days

RSVP TO RESERVE SPACE - 503-314-0643 
MAY FASHION WORKSHOPS Saturday,June 14

May Johnson in hat made from plastic bags

Upcycle! Make bracelets, belts, handbags, shopping bags, or hats, functional or purely fashionable, under the direction of seamstress and fashion designer, May Johnson. Bring your exploding plastic bag population and any decorative embellishments you have always wanted to use. All skill levels welcome, sewing skills helpful but not necessary.

May Johnson, 84, was introduced to the Portland-based group Leave No Plastic Behind in 2007, when the group began organizing art exhibits to create awareness around plastics in our environment. May continues to participate in the LNPB exhibits and enjoys teaching her technique when the opportunity arises.

THIS SESSION: 
     Beginners:  Learn simple braiding technique
     Repeaters:  Begin shapes and patterns with your braids!

See the article in the Oregonian about May Johnson.

FEE: $25
MATERIALS:   $none
TIMES: 10:00 - 1:00
MANDALA WORKSHOP Sunday, June 22

Find mandalas in nature or 'other' and render your own artistic design with acrylics, collage, pastels, or other medium of choice.  Supplies furnished.  Facilitated by Barbara Gerke

FEE:  $20 or sliding scale
MATERIALS:   $none
TIMES: 11:00 - 2:00
GORGEOUS PAINTED GECKOS Saturday, June 28

Paint and decorate your own metal gecko with acrylics and your choice of embellishment.  12" x 6"  gecko with hanging device and supplies furnished.

FEE: $25
MATERIALS:   $none
TIMES: 10:00 am-1:00pm

RSVP TO RESERVE SPACE - 503-314-0643