Church of Art
A sanctuary for art-making.
studio + art workshops
Come as you are.
Make SOME ART.
Feel CONNECTED.
Located in NW Portland’s Slabtown neighborhood, Church of Art is an art-centered approach to community building.
We offer low-pressure art hangs for adults who want to play with art supplies alongside other adults–in person–with snacks!
Whether re-claiming your childhood creativity, a professional artist, or something in between: come as you are, make some art, and walk away with that sweet feeling of personal connection.
Next 3 Workshops
Exquisite Corpses
Sketchbook Revival: Glorious Greens
“Drawing in Presence” with Guest Artist Ellen Stern
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- 18Exquisite Corpses10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Surrealist artists of the early 20th century adapted the game “Exquisite Corpses” as a means of bypassing realism and logic in favor of chance and collaboration. Based on a word-based parlor game, each contribution to the whole is made blind to the parts that came before so that the full creation isn't revealed until t , ...
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Our Sketchbook Revivals are relaxing, engaging sessions of drawing and painting in your own sketchbook, often with a theme, and the theme for Glorious Greens is PLANTS! If you know the winter blahs will be settling in by late January then this evening is the pick-me-up you want on your calendar. For this sketchbook rev , ... - 22
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Art Fellowship Hours
Art Fellowship Hours is a cheeky way of saying “independent creative play time.” These are 2-hour blocks of studio time for you to come into the Church of Art studio –on your own or with a friend– to paint, draw, collage, peruse our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea, or just hang out and chat in a warm, inviting space!
For $30 you get up to 2 hours of creative play time that includes the use of the studio’s paintbrushes, texture tools, collection of still life objects–basically anything that is non-consumable. Just bring your own paints, markers, etc. (the consumable supplies) and paper or canvas.
Add $10 to use the studio’s consumable supplies and bring just your paper or canvas. (With this add-on, you may add art to the Community Sketchbooks which live in the studio for everyone to enjoy).
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Art Fellowship Hours 1/17/26 10am – noon Art Fellowship Hours is a cheeky way of saying “open creative play time.” These are 2-hour blocks of studio time for you to come into the Church of Art studio –on your own or with a friend– to paint, draw, collage, peruse our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea (pro , ...Art Fellowship Hours 1/17 (noon – 2pm)12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Art Fellowship Hours 1/17/26 noon - 2pm Art Fellowship Hours is a cheeky way of saying “open creative play time.” These are 2-hour blocks of studio time for you to come into the Church of Art studio –on your own or with a friend– to paint, draw, collage, peruse our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea (prov , ... - 18
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Art Fellowship Hours 1/24/26 10am - noon Art Fellowship Hours is a cheeky way of saying “open creative play time.” These are 2-hour blocks of studio time for you to come into the Church of Art studio –on your own or with a friend– to paint, draw, collage, peruse our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea (pro , ...Art Fellowship Hours 1/24 (noon – 2pm)12:00 pm - 2:00 pmArt Fellowship Hours 1/24/26 noon - 2pm Art Fellowship Hours is a cheeky way of saying “open creative play time.” These are 2-hour blocks of studio time for you to come into the Church of Art studio –on your own or with a friend– to paint, draw, collage, peruse our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea (prov , ... - 25
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- 28Art Fellowship Hours Jan 28 (4pm – 6pm)4:00 pm - 6:00 pmArt Fellowship Hours 1/28/26 4pm – 6pm Art Fellowship Hours is a cheeky way of saying “open creative play time.” These are 2-hour blocks of studio time for you to come into the Church of Art studio –on your own or with a friend– to paint, draw, collage, peruse our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea (provi , ...Art Fellowship Hours Jan 28 (6pm – 8pm)6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Art Fellowship Hours 1/28/26 6pm – 8pm Art Fellowship Hours is a cheeky way of saying “open creative play time.” These are 2-hour blocks of studio time for you to come into the Church of Art studio –on your own or with a friend– to paint, draw, collage, peruse our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea (provi , ... - 29
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Art Fellowship Hours 1/31/26 10am - noon Art Fellowship Hours is a cheeky way of saying “open creative play time.” These are 2-hour blocks of studio time for you to come into the Church of Art studio –on your own or with a friend– to paint, draw, collage, peruse our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea (pro , ...Art Fellowship Hours 1/31 (noon – 2pm)12:00 pm - 2:00 pmArt Fellowship Hours 1/31/26 noon - 2pm Art Fellowship Hours is a cheeky way of saying “open creative play time.” These are 2-hour blocks of studio time for you to come into the Church of Art studio –on your own or with a friend– to paint, draw, collage, peruse our collection of art books with a cup of hot tea (pro , ... - 1
Private Art Parties
Throw your very own personalized art party at Church of Art! Private Art Parties are fully customizable and allow you to gather a group of your favorite people together for a completely unique and fun experience for birthdays, retirement parties, life milestones, reunions, family gatherings, memorial art projects, or a “Just Because” celebration. Whether it’s a group of 4 or 40, talk with Erika about the possibilities for your own personalized Private Art Party!
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Corporate Workshops
Creating art improves problem solving by expanding thinking and adaptability, and improving analytical skills. Drawing and painting are also reliable methods of lowering cortisol levels. People who explore creative activities are better at connecting disparate ideas, giving them a leg up when it comes to innovative thinking. To thrive in a time of such fast-paced change, isn’t innovative thinking a quality your business needs?
Church of Art founder, Erika Halperin, holds an MBA in Management and an MFA in Writing, and her background includes 15 years of business consulting for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Erika’s business background— in combination with a lifetime of art-making— allow her to move easily between art and logic and across information gathering and idea generation.
Her specialty is designing and delivering engaging and energetic custom workshops. Erika is an expert facilitator of problem solving sessions, highly skilled at leading team building activities, and an effective coach for helping your team define and improve any number of business processes.
Past clients include: Genentech, Lonza, PepsiCo, FritoLay, FedEx, Meijer, Gordon Food Service, GameStop, Zimmer Biomet, Western Union, Denver Mattress, The Anschutz Corporation, Charles Schwab, and many others.
To discuss a custom-designed workshop or team building event with Erika, please complete the contact form below:
