Autumn 2026 In-person · 6–14 seats · All materials included

Things made
by hand,
in good company.

Forma is a neighborhood atelier for ceramics, baking, painting and floristry. Come for an afternoon, leave with something you made — and the skill to make it again.

Browse workshops How it works
6autumn workshops
4disciplines
10avg. seats
Est. 2018Eastside atelier
Where

Eastside Atelier — 412 Alder, Portland. Tram 6, bike racks, step-free entry.

When

Saturday sessions in October 2026. 2–4 hours, with time for coffee and questions.

Who teaches

Practising makers — Maya Chen, Jules Rivera, Amara Okafor & Luca Moretti.

Catalogue — Autumn 2026

Autumn workshops

Six small-group sessions across four materials. Browse by category, save your favourites, and bring a friend — most tables seat two together.

All prices USD. Materials included. Free cancellation up to 48h.

Seats left Small group (≤10)
Workbench with leather tools and warm light
Open studio hours — Sat 9–17
Visit the atelier

A good afternoon,
start to finish.

Arrive a little early for coffee. Tables are set with materials; wear something you don’t mind getting flour or clay on. You’ll leave with your piece — and notes to continue at home.

  • Materials included — clay, glaze, flour, flowers, paint & paper
  • Bring — just yourself; aprons provided
  • Access — ground floor, step-free, nearby parking
Choose a date Questions? hello@forma.example

From the journal

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Choosing stems that last

Amara on seasonal picks and why looseness keeps an arrangement alive longer.

Floristry · 4 min

A palette for October light

Jules shares the three pigments that turn a flat wash into late-afternoon glow.

Painting · 5 min

Starter at room temperature

Luca’s troubleshooting guide for the first week with a new sourdough culture.

Baking · 6 min