What are Makers Stations? These arts stations will provide opportunities to explore creativity through a variety of mediums. These Maker’s Stations are an invitation to view creativity as an awakening of expression. We invite you to take a peek at the Maker’s Stations for Hearth Festival 2024.
Neuroscience & Creativity Hosted by NW Noggin, they bring together students, scientists, educators, and artists to enthuse and inform academic priority K-12, and the public, about science and art. Come out and play with your brains!
Ikebana Flower Arranging Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging that dates back to the 7th century. Rachel Alm will lead in the telling of the philosophy of Ikebana while teaching the craft. Flowers will be provided. Space for this Maker’s Station is limited so we recommend you save your spot now by pre registering here for either the morning or afternoon session.
Canoe Photography Paddle on Blue Lake with Sister JRae and learn how to capture the beauty of its surroundings. Space for this Maker’s Station is limited so we recommend you save your spot by pre registering here for either the morning or afternoon. Note all participants will need to sign a liability form onsite. Youth under 18 will need a guardian signature.
Screen Printing Come prepared to get a little messy with screen printing. Learn how to use a squeegee and print onto your very own tote bag. Tote bags will be provided.
African Drumming Learn how African drumming is part of the Caldera story. Led by three generations of Caldera teaching artist Mr. Catรณn, Soul Deep, and The.WAV. Space for this Maker’s Station is limited so we recommend you save your spot by pre registering here for either the morning or afternoon.
Ice Sculpting A demonstration and teaching of how to use ice as the only material for making sculptures. Led by Nina Byrd, who will demonstrate how to sculpt, carve, and chisel a block of ice into something mesmerizing.
Song Writing For more than 28 years, SFF Presents has provided opportunities for adults and youth alike to listen, discover, learn, and create community through shared artistic experiences. Through a long term partnership with Caldera, we welcome Beth Wood from SFF Presents to teach songwriting.
"Wood" Cookie Decorating Learn how wood cookies are part of the Caldera story and show off your cookie decorating skills and then when all is said and done, eat a cookie. "Wood" cookies and icing will be provided.
Coloring Wall Were you told never to color on a wall? Well, at Hearth Festival, we WANT you too. Thanks to Wieden+Kennedy for sponsoring this maker station. Come join us and draw away.
Hydropower Plant Science Learn how we harness the power of a rushing river to fuel a fleet of Electric Vehicles!
Above Grnd Jedi, a Caldera Alum and co-founder of Above Grnd in Portland's Old Town, will be teaching the art of coffee. Above Grnd sources the finest coffee beans and freshest ingredients to ensure every sip and bite is a delight for your senses.
Planting by the Creek Take part in a guided habitat restoration of Link Creek. Join us in planting over 100 native plants along the creek side. Sign up to dig some holes, meet new friends, and learn about conservation! You can save your spot for either the morning or afternoon by pre-registering here.
Scratch Art Grab your wooden stylus its time to scratch art with Cloud! Rainbow stencil sheets will be provided.
Broke Gravy Using the power of storytelling and improve to spark thoughtful conversations on and off comedy stages. Pre-register here to watch Broke Gravy on either the early or late afternoon main stage...or both.
Hiking & Poetry Join Caldera’s own resident poet Rock-Rat for a short hike and poetry writing adventure.
Featured Main Stage
Low Brow Chorale Combining music, comedy, and some good ol’ rock and roll magic to transform an audience from a group of strangers into an epic chorus - the space comes alive with song. (In three-part harmony, no less!) Pre-register here to watch Low Brow Chorale on either the early or late afternoon main stage...or both.
Oregon Poet Laureate Closing performance featuring Oregon’s Poet Laureate, Ellen Waterston.
