Looking Together: Conversation in the Museum

a class with PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

WEDNESDAYS 10-12:20 @ PORTLAND ART MUSEUM

Session 1: September 30 - October 14

Session 2: October 21 - November 4

Explore the expanded spaces of Portland Art Museum through slow looking, conversation and fresh perspectives. No art experience needed - just bring your curiosity. Together, we'll notice more and see what emerges.

Experience art as a catalyst for insight, dialogue, and discovery. Engage with a select group of artworks through guided conversations that invite observation and multiple perspectives. As we look together, you'll strengthen habits of attention, interpretation, empathy and open-minded thinking. The skills developed here support clearer reasoning, stronger problem solving and thoughtful decision-making in everyday life.

2-DAY FACILITATION WORKSHOP

Our sliding scale fee options  

Shift your perspective and skillset from participant to facilitator in this workshop. People feel heard, supported, and empowered when they are guided by a facilitator who balances the requirements of creating inclusive space while fulfilling discussion objectives.

This training is perfect for educators, designers, and professionals interested in learning and practicing skilled facilitation.

Participants will spend two days carefully considering inclusive, learner-centered teaching practices. Learn, practice, and reflect using the Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) method and leave this training with all the tools to start facilitating discussions. We will put theory into practice.

This workshop is all about the critical tools of facilitation:
● careful listening 
● linking ideas 
● framing concepts 
● paraphrasing comments 
● questioning to encourage divergent thinking and supporting ideas with evidence