What Makes Us Special
Small Class Sizes
Small class sizes for all levels
Studios are open 24 hours
Accommodations
Overnight accommodations
All meals included
Community
Nurturing and welcoming community
Evening programming
Learn new techniques
Experiment with new tools and media.
Get great guidance and feedback from knowledgable instructors
This Is Our Story
We are a 501C3 non-profit organization registered in the state of Oregon since February 28, 1972. Our mission is to foster a welcoming environment where all are inspired through art immersion workshops that renew artistic vision and enhance life.
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Every summer since 1966, the Creative Arts Community has organized unique residential workshops at Menucha Retreat and Conference Center, just twenty minutes east of Portland, Oregon. Overlooking the spectacular Columbia River Gorge, the 90-acre historic Meier estate offers walking trails, meditative gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, and spectacular views.
In two separate, one-week sessions in August, we offer hands-on explorative workshops with a focus on a variety of arts disciplines including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry-making, textiles, creative writing, and more! All skill levels are welcome.​ Must be at least 21 years old to attend. Read our Guidelines page to learn more about our program and our Facilities page to learn more about Menucha's accommodations.
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Art x Hand:
60 Years of
Arts at Menucha Exhibition
May 15 - July 17
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Arts Council of Lake Oswego proudly presents Art x Hand: 60 Years of Arts at Menucha. This special art exhibit celebrates Creative Arts Community’s 60 years of programming, and features works by CAC instructors, coordinators, and board members spanning those past six decades.
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Join us for an evening of inspiring art and heartfelt memories at the opening reception on Friday, May 15 from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The exhibit will be on view through July 17, every Tuesday - Friday from 10am-5pm at Artspace Gallery, located at 380 A Avenue, Suite A, Lake Oswego in the city hall building next door to Booktique.
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“Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to learn to understand art more and more .”
- Vincent Van Gogh
