Your Art. Your Story. Your Life.

Become your strongest advocate—because creativity has no bounds, and neither do you.

Upcoming Camps

Art Workshop Highlights

“We help quiet the noise of outside opinions so you can listen to your instincts. “

Whether you’re a working adult or a young artist just beginning to explore, this is a space where practice, curiosity, and self-trust matter more than perfection. Here, failure isn’t something to avoid—it’s a tool. It’s where growth begins.

We help quiet the noise of outside opinions so you can listen to your instincts. Drawing can be taught. Techniques can be practiced. But becoming your own artist—learning to loosen up, remove blocks, and express who you are—comes from letting go of pressure and finding your own rhythm.

You’ll explore both traditional and digital art, discovering how they complement one another, support your growth, and strengthen your creative voice. We’ll help you bridge the gap between creating in your own space and using digital tools to share your work—like documenting your process or building a presence—without disrupting your flow.

You’ll learn alongside professional artists and designers from studios like Laika, Nike, Hasbro, HBO, and independent creative businesses. Gain real-world insight into the skills, mindset, and creative strategies professionals use—so you can tell your own story with clarity and confidence.

Here, you become the artist of your own story—and we’re here to help you shape it, share it, and own it.

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Summer Art Camps

Our summer intensives (8 and up) are designed to inspire and equip you with skills in digital art, traditional techniques, personal branding, and professional preparation.

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Community scholarship

We collaborate with local schools to empower budding artists from underrepresented and low-income communities by offering scholarships for creative classes and summer programs.

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Art Workshops

Develop your skills using creative technology while honing traditional techniques to build portfolios and apply self-promotion strategies, adapting to today's modern mobile processes.

OUR NEW CREATIVE HOME

Social Good Place

We Start Creating has found a permanent space at Social Good Place, a hub for collaboration, learning, and artistic growth. This space is designed to support artists of all ages, providing an environment where creativity can thrive.

Our instructors are professional artists with experience at NIKE, LAIKA Animation, Hasbro Toys, Warner Brothers, and Roblox. With decades of expertise, their work reflects how modern creatives navigate the industry—not confined to a studio or a single workspace.

Creativity happens in motion—on a phone, at a café, in a sketchbook while traveling. It is fluid, adaptable, and unrestricted. Our approach embraces this freedom, using iPads, cell phones, and digital tools that fit into a backpack. This is the future of creative work, and we are here to explore it together.

Camp Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

After Studio Hours 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Location: 4511 SE Main St. Portland OR 97215

This project-based platform fosters collaboration, team building, and the exchange of ideas for artists.