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Make Art PDX

★★★★★ 5.015 reviewsPortland, ORAges 8–18

Private

Make Art PDX is a Portland nonprofit art school offering summer camps in visual arts, design, digital art, and storytelling for youth ages 8–18. Instructors are professional artists with backgrounds at studios such as LAIKA Animation, Nike, and Warner Brothers. Camps cover drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital tools like Procreate.

The practical details

Ages
Ages 8–18
Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
Before you register

We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Make Art PDX directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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★★★★★Ann Mee Compa

I had an amazing time at the free workshop Tory offered. I had never used Procreate before and learned so much. Tory is a fun and patient teacher. She did a great job at not only describing how to use the program, but also showing you first hand. She made the class fun and exciting with ease. I also got to visit her at OMSI for the summer camp expo where she had custom hand painted keychains! Her upcoming classes look amazing and I can't wait for them to begin. It doesn't get better than Tory's creative classes!

★★★★★Nina Verble

Tory is a talented creative. The space she has is welcoming and full of many different ways to explore art. She engages young artists in a way that feels supportive, collaborative and most importantly, fun. My kids were excited to go to camp every day because they felt like they were a part of something special. We started camp as strangers and we left as friends.

★★★★★Kristia Halverson

My daughter absolutely loved the sticker camp with Tory. The camp space is thoughtfully designed and well-equipped with a huge variety of supplies, machines and tools, to create so many things (including a popcorn machine!). The camp was engaging and structured enough to teach new skills, but also flexible and spontaneous to offer opportunities to work with other mediums, as well as spending time outside. My daughter had the best time and came away with some really cool work. We’d both recommend Tory and Make Art PDX to anyone looking to create!

★★★★★Anna Urbanc

This is such a great camp for young artists! Our daughter attended the sticker making and drawing classes this summer. Tory’s wealth of knowledge and love of teaching was apparent throughout both courses. Our daughter came home every day with new skills, stories, and projects to share. It was great to see how her creativity and individuality was embraced, celebrated, and explored in such a positive and supportive environment. The blending of traditional art media and digital technology was so fun and a big feature that stands apart from other art camps in the Portland area. We will be back next summer!

★★★★★Linda Plackett

My daughter and I had an amazing experience at we start creating! The class was engaging, well structured, and catered perfectly to all skill levels. The instructors were patient, encouraging, and made learning fun, fostering, creativity, and connection. We both left feeling inspired and proud of what we created together. I highly recommend this class for anyone looking to explore their artistic side in a welcoming environment.

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