Events


Artists Reception, Carolyn Cosgriff
Aug
2

Artists Reception, Carolyn Cosgriff

A Framer’s Touch invites the community to welcome Featured Artist Carolyn Cosgriff.
Join us for our opening reception Wednesday, August 2nd from 5pm-7pm. Meet the artist, view her collection, and learn a little bit about her process. Light snacks and refreshments will be available.

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Make Art Wednesday: Suminagashi Marbling
Jun
7

Make Art Wednesday: Suminagashi Marbling

Join us Wednesday, June 7th for Suminagashi Marbling. Classes are approximately 30 minutes long. This is a FREE event and all ages are welcome.Patty Grass of Green Heron Book Arts, will be teaching a class on Suminagashi Marbling. Suminagashi means “floating ink.” Ink is carefully dropped with a brush onto water and then blown across to form delicate swirls suggestive of tree rings, topographical maps, waves and landscapes.
After you have finished your class stop by A Framer's Touch for a complimentary mat board to display your artwork.

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Meet & Greet with Suzi's Lavender
May
31

Meet & Greet with Suzi's Lavender

Suzi’s Lavender is an all-natural skin & body care line that started as a family tradition of healing and has grown into a beloved and trusted local brand.
Join us May 30th to meet the woman behind the magic. Suzi will be on hand for a Q&A and product demonstrations, as well as debuting her new products. Come Meet Suzi, ask questions, and find the product that will meet your needs.
Complimentary light snacks and refreshments will be available, as well as wine for purchase by the glass.
This is a FREE event, no signup is necessary

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Tea Bag Pop-Up Exhibit
May
6

Tea Bag Pop-Up Exhibit

tea bag pop-up reception

A Framer's Touch invites the community to the opening reception of our Tea Bag Art Exhibit.

Sixty pieces of Tea Bag artwork will be on display, created by both professionals and hobbyist from the greater Portland area.
Any media has been welcomed, including fabric, paint, collage, drawing and so much more.

Several of the artists will be on hand for the event and lite snacks and refreshments will be available.

The exhibit will be on display at A Framer's Touch from May 6th - June 3rd

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Sip Shop & Stroll
Feb
11

Sip Shop & Stroll

Come Sip, Shop & Stroll with us!

We invite the community to come out and enjoy a fun filled afternoon in downtown Forest Grove. Ten downtown businesses will be hosting a pre-Valentine’s Day, Sip, Shop and Stroll event. All participating businesses are located within 2 blocks, and will be providing fun, free incentives to shop!

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2021 4th Annual Festival of Ornaments
Nov
12
to Nov 14

2021 4th Annual Festival of Ornaments

Not even 2021 can stop the annual Festival of Ornaments at A Framer’s Touch!

Special extended hours on Friday the 12th, 10am - 8pm

Saturday and Sunday, 10am - 5pm

Enjoy original art while picking up some special decorations. We have a large selection of ornaments from local artists and Old World Christmas, with over 2,000 in stock!

This year you will again find limited edition 2021 themed ornaments, including Vaccinated Santa and masked Snowmen. We’ve learned to appreciate our health as well as our time with loved ones this year, so why not commemorate that?

Covid-19 protocols will be observed, please physically distance and wear a mask.

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Paint and Sip
Sep
8

Paint and Sip

Learn how to paint a beautiful watercolor birds nest as we savor these last days of warm weather. Our local Featured artist Lieta Gratteri will guide you through a relaxing watercolor painting tutorial. Wine and Refreshments will be available.

Tickets are $25 and seating is limited. Please call 503-359-5109 or email gallery@aframerstouch to reserve your spot.

We will be following current CDC Covid-19 guidelines.

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Make Art Wednesday: Suminagashi Marbling and Collage Art
Aug
4

Make Art Wednesday: Suminagashi Marbling and Collage Art

Join us on August 4th from 1pm-7pm for Suminagashi Marbling, at Green Heron Books Arts, and Collage Art at Valley Art Association!!

Suminagashi means “floating ink”. Ink is carefully dropped with a brush onto water and then blown across to form delicate swirls suggestive of tree rings, topographical maps, waves and landscapes. Learn all about this technique at Green Heron!

Valley Art will be hosting Collage Making, the perfect afternoon activity for kids and adults alike!

Once you have completed your project come by A Framer's Touch to pick out a custom cut mat board to display your artwork.

This is a FREE event!! Each Class is approximately 30 minutes long, and sign-up is necessary. Reserve your spot NOW!!

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