Arts & Culture · Portland, OR

Watercolor Painting Social!

Thu, November 12, 2026 · 6:30 PM Pacific

Portland Digital Dabblers Events, 529 SE Grand Ave Suite 300A, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Portland, OR

About this event

Attending Watercolor Social - 11-12-26 Memberships are required to attend. If unable to pay ask about our sliding scale options! Volunteers also attend all events free 🙂 Some supplies provided 1 Going 9 remaining Going Can't go Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading Attending Watercolor Social - 11-12-26About Your Host:CODE OF CONDUCT (Please read before RSVP)FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where: 529 SE Grand Ave., Suite 300AWhen: Thursday Nov 12th 2026, 6:30-8:30pmWhat to Bring: Just bring your favorite watercolor supplies (brushes, paper, paints) Join our Discord! ABOUT:Join us for a casual watercolor painting social! Whether you’re a seasoned artist who hasn’t painted in months, or an absolute beginner who just wants to play with a new medium, this is the perfect place to hang out with other artists and practice. This is not a class—it’s simply a chance to gather, socialize, and make some art! Pop in when you can, paint at your own pace, and connect with fellow creatives. All skill levels welcome 🙂 What you’ll need:Just bring your favorite watercolor supplies (brushes, paper, paints). If you don’t have supplies or can’t afford them we have additional materials. What we provide: We’ll have supplementary materials on hand for those who need them and water cups for rinsing brushes. Arches Watercolor paper, Daniel Smith paints, and professional brushes available to borrow! (a materials fee may apply if non-member) About Your Host: Katya Gorecki PhD (she/her) Board Member & Educational Consultant Katya supports Digital Dabbler's education programming - helping talented artists share their knowledge with others in the community. She has designed and taught courses at the University of Michigan and Duke University, where she completed her PhD in 2020. You can learn more about her teaching and work as a UX researcher at katyagorecki.com and see her art at katyagorecki.gesso.work CODE OF CONDUCT (Please read before RSVP) Expectations for Classroom Participation: It is expected that participants will maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, be challenged, and communicate their needs to the host(s). It is OK to leave class for small breaks but we cannot hold-up the class for a student who is absent for more than 5-10 mins. at a time. Support Your Peers: At Digital Dabblers events it is impossible to offer a "one-size-fits-all," experience (but we do our best!). Some folks may join with more experience than others. If you are familiar with a topic, and notice a fellow classmate struggling, offer to help! If you are struggling with any of the material please speak up and let a host or classmate know. Because we cater to beginners and intermediate artists, it is essential that be build a supportive environment for folks at all levels to succeed. Persistent Negativity: When students are persistently negative this drags the mood and experience down for all attendees. As an organization and organizers we are not perfect! And many things are outside our control (parking can fill-up on weekends, students join with a wide skill range, and some may present cognitive and physical disabilities). We are receptive to all feedback, and offer accommodations to the best of our ability, but are a very small organization with no full-time paid staff and rely 100% on volunteers to carry out our services. While we are proud to say we have the help of industry professionals, and offer in-depth instruction, we charge $30/mo. and attendees should not expect this is a University or Accredited institution with a vast array of resources charging $1000+ for their classes. Expectations for Arriving On-time: If an event is not listed as "drop-in," it is expected that participants not arrive more than 15-20 minutes late to an event. In some cases we may not be able to permit entry past this point. Always RSVP before attending an event: Please RSVP before every Digital Dabblers. Individuals who do not RSVP on the website and agree to our code-of-conduct will not be permitted to attend. Please check website regularly: If an event is cancelled, or our schedule changes, we do our best to inform students via email. Please check the website before attending any events to ensure they are still happening (if an organizer gets sick for example a last minute cancellation can occur). Respect for all attendees: Treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of background, experience, or perspective. Respect for the host(s): Please treat the host and the space with respect at all times. Inclusive language: Avoid using offensive or discriminatory language. Appropriate sharing: Share information and experiences in a respectful and mindful manner. Avoid oversharing personal details or sensitive information. Please be mindful of specific topics of NSFW art when discussing with everyone in earshot. It's important for folks to provide consent to hear/partake in certain discussions. Health and well-being: While open communication is encouraged, exces

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