Spring Term 2025

March 31 - June 5
(No Classes Memorial Day)

Express yourself this Spring!

We’re excited to offer fun and engaging classes for everyone this Spring! Join Podcasting to learn how to create and share your own stories through audio. Dive into Filmmaking: Comedy Skits to make and act in funny short films. Improve your drawing and painting skills in our Visual Art: Sketchbook class and join our new Craft Workshop Series at Grace! We’re bringing back Finding Your Groove, perfect for musicians and dancers, and adding an in-person Broadway Dance class, in addition to our popular online version.

Don’t miss our special events this term: Happy Hour at McMenamins in April, our first hybrid Cabaret in May, where students can perform both live and online and Get PHAMEous in June, a final showcase of our classes. We can’t wait to see what you create this term!

All students registering for in-person classes are asked to please review our Wellness Policy.

How to participate

Sign up for classes and workshops

We have an excellent lineup of art classes this winter, meeting in person at Grace Church and online. We’re also offering three Musical Theatre workshops at The Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton and a Craft Workshop Series at Grace. Find the full list of offerings in our course catalog.

Come to weekly Guest Artist Workshops on Mondays

Every Monday we’ll have a visiting artist hosting a workshop or sharing their art. These events are free and open to current students. Learn more about each event and sign up to attend.

Attend PHAME events

Spring Term events include a Happy Hour at McMenamins on Broadway, our first hybrid Cabaret and Get PHAMEous.

Join an online meetup

We’re hosting one online hangout (CC Hallway) and one Meditation session each week of Spring Term. These sessions are free and open to current students. No sign up needed.

 

Types of Classes

PHAME classes generally fall into three categories: Exploratory Classes, Technique Classes, and Lab Classes. Course descriptions will indicate which category the class falls under. Technique and Lab classes do require prerequisites or instructor approval, but we don’t want that to be a barrier to participation. Interested students are encouraged to reach out to the instructor—if the student isn’t ready for the class yet, the instructor can help them understand what steps to take to be ready for the class in the future.

 

  • Exploratory Classes focus on developing creative skills and expanding your artistic community. These classes will help you explore the basic foundations of different art forms and are a great way to try out something new or grow your daily artistic practice. Students are welcome to take these classes as many times as they like. These classes require very little work outside of class.

  • Technique Classes are for students who already have a foundation of skills in an art form and want to dive into a specific topic and gain technical expertise. These classes will help grow students’ personal art practice. Students in these classes will also sometimes be asked to work on projects and assignments outside of class. These classes will often share work with the larger PHAME community, and may participate in collaborations with other classes. To register for a Technique Class, students must have taken the listed prerequisite class, or get instructor approval.

  • Labs are designed to explore advanced concepts and specific skills related to a particular art form or performance skill. They also may provide opportunities for students to share their work outside of the PHAME community through performances, shows or screenings. These classes require a significant amount of work outside of class meeting times, and students need to bring a strong work ethic, a collaborative team-based mindset, and plenty of creative energy. Labs focus on larger projects; therefore, students in these classes are strongly encouraged to enroll in the class for the whole school year and are expected to have strong attendance.

    Entry into a Lab class requires permission from the instructor. Students who are interested in joining a Lab or Ensemble are encouraged to contact the instructor about either setting up an audition or providing work samples for consideration. Students who are approved for a Lab must still list it on their registration form; students who have not been approved by the instructor will not be placed in the class.

    Students who auditioned in our group auditions in June have received the results of their audition via email.

  • Workshops are classes that happen outside of our term structure and focus on a specific topic. Workshops are great for any PHAME student looking to try something new or enhance their knowledge. Workshops are open to students of all experience levels and students can take as many workshops as they like.

  • Online classes meet on Zoom and students can join these classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Sometimes we even have students joining from the East Coast! We assign each of our online classes a tech support person and you’re welcome to give them a call if you have trouble getting into the class.

    In-person classes are held at Grace Church in NE Portland. Any student participating in in-person classes or other programming is expected to comply with PHAME’s Wellness Policy, which includes requirements for staying home when you’re sick, as well as additional safety protocols that go in effect if virus rates rise in our area.

    Hybrid classes allow students to join the class online OR in person. On the registration form students will register for the online option or the hybrid option. Students who choose the online option must attend online; students who choose the hybrid option may choose each week whether to attend in person or online. Students who choose the hybrid option are expected to comply with PHAME’s Wellness Policy when they are on campus.

Weekly Schedule (Classes, Events, & More!)

The weekly schedule is a great way to see what’s happening at PHAME this term! Classes marked with ** require a prerequisite class or instructor approval.

Classes marked “Grace” meet in person at Grace Church, 1535 NE 17th ave, Portland, OR 97232.

 

Mondays

11:00 AM-12:15 PM—**Radio Drama: Post Production - Technique (Grace)
11:00 AM-12:15 PM—Drumming (Grace)
11:15 AM-12:30 PM—Broadway Dance (Section 1) (Online)
12:45 PM-2:15 PM—Guest Artist Workshops (Grace)
2:45 PM-4:00 PM—Commedia dell'arte (Grace)
2:45 PM-4:00 PM—Finding Your Groove (Grace)
3:00 PM-4:15 PM—Yoga (Online)

Tuesdays

11:00 AM-12:30 PM—**Visual Art: Sketchbook - Technique (Grace)
11:00 AM-12:30 PM—**Mixed Ensemble - Lab (Grace)
11:00 AM-12:15 PM—Vocal Studio (Section 1) (Grace)
1:00 PM-2:15 PM—Ballet (Grace)
1:00 PM-2:15 PM—**Music Fundamentals - Technique (Grace)
1:00 PM-2:15 PM—Songwriting (Grace/Hybrid)
2:30 PM-3:45 PM—**Voice Acting - Technique (Grace/Hybrid)
2:30 PM-4:00 PM—**Rock Ensemble - Lab (Grace)
4:30 PM-5:45 PM—Drawing (Online)

Wednesdays

11:00 AM-12:15 PM—Musical Theatre (Section 1) (Grace)
11:00 AM-12:15 PM—Improv Theatre (Grace)
11:15 AM-12:30 PM—Kick It Up (Online)
12:30 PM-1:45 PM—Acting (Grace)
1:15 PM-2:30 PM—Musical Theatre (Section 2) (Online)
2:15 PM-3:30 PM—Broadway Dance (Section 2) (Grace)
2:15 PM-3:30 PM—**Acting: Staged Reading - Technique (Grace) - *Nick Condon will be teaching this class.
3:50 PM-4:50 PM—CC Hallway (Host: John & Jebby) (Online)
4:55 PM-5:25 PM—Drop-In Mindfulness & Meditation (Online)

Thursdays

11:00 AM-12:15 PM—Visual Art: Mixed Media (Grace)
11:00 AM-12:30 PM—**Comedy Troupe - Lab (Grace)
12:45 PM-2:00 PM—**Dance Evolution - Technique (Grace)
12:45 PM-2:00 PM—Filmmaking: Comedy Skits (Grace)
2:30 PM-3:45 PM—Improvisational Dance (Grace)
2:30 PM-3:45 PM—**Podcasting (Grace)
2:30 PM-3:45 PM—Vocal Studio (Section 2) (Grace/Hybrid)
4:15 PM-5:30 PM—Choir (Grace/Hybrid)

 

Classes

Course Catalog

The course catalog has everything you need to know about taking classes and workshops at PHAME! Students who have taken classes or workshops with PHAME over the last year will be mailed a copy of the course catalog a few weeks before the priority registration deadline. You can also download a copy using the buttons below.

 
 

Class Description Videos

Jump over to our Class Description Videos page to hear PHAME Teaching Artists describe their classes.

 

Workshops & Craft Series

Musical Theatre Workshops at The Reser

We’re excited to offer a series of three Musical Theatre workshops at The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton this spring. These workshops will each focus on a different style of musical. Sign up for one, two, or all three!

These workshops are great for any PHAME student looking to enhance their musical theatre knowledge and skills, and are also a great way for new students to get to know PHAME. These workshops are open to students of all experience levels.

Workshops are taught by Jennifer Teel and are $30 each. Tuition Assistance is available. Maximum capacity: 15.                    

Dates and Times:

  • Peter Pan Workshop - Friday, April 4, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM at The Reser

  • Grease Workshop - Friday, April 25, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM at The Reser

  • Aladdin Workshop - Friday, May 23, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM at The Reser

Registration deadlines note:

The last day to add or drop a workshop is seven days before the workshop date. Students who drop a workshop less than seven days before the workshop date, or who sign up but do not attend the workshop, must pay the full price of the workshop. Students are encouraged to register for workshops early, as these will fill quickly.

To register for a workshop after Spring Term has started, please email Alex at ageffel@phamepdx.org.

 

Craft Series at Grace: Framed and Fabulous!

Explore a new dimension of your creativity in this fun and hands-on three-part workshop! You’ll start by transforming a plain picture frame into a dazzling masterpiece, using paint, collage, and embellishments to make it uniquely yours. Then, you’ll create original artwork to go inside—whether it’s a whimsical painting, a bold abstract, or a surreal mini-world. By the end of the series, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind framed creation. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and get ready to frame your creativity!

This series is great for any PHAME student looking to try a new type of visual art and is open to students of all experience levels.

The Craft Series is taught by Julia Storrs and is $90 for the whole series. Tuition Assistance is available. Maximum capacity: 10.                     

Dates and Times:

  • Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 12:30-2:00 PM at Grace

  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 12:30-2:00 PM at Grace

  • Wednesday, May 28 2025, 12:30-2:00 PM at Grace

Key Dates

Wednesday, March 5:
• Priority Deadline for registration forms (by 9 AM)

Saturday, March 22:
• Sapience Friends and Family Performance at Artist Repertory Theatre (1-4 PM)

Monday, March 24:
• Last day to register or add a class without a fee
• Last day to drop a class and only pay the $10 registration fee
• Tuition Assistance Forms due (students must apply once a year, beginning again each fall)

Sunday, March 30:
• All students taking online classes receive their Zoom links no later than this date

Monday, March 31:
• Spring Term begins

Thursday, April 10:
• Happy Hour at McMenamins on Broadway (4:30-6:30 PM)

Friday, April 11:
• Last day to drop a class and only pay 25% (or $10, whichever is higher). After this date there are no refunds and students must pay 100% of tuition owed.

Thursday, May 15:
• Cabaret at Grace and Online (6-8 PM)

Monday, May 26:
• PHAME closed in observance of Memorial Day (no classes)

Thursday, June 5:
• Spring Term ends

Friday, June 6:
• Get PHAMEous at Grace (6-8 PM)

All times are Pacific Time.

 

Events

Happy Hour

Thursday, April 10, 4:30-6:30 PM at McMenamins Broadway Pub
Address: 1504 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232

Join us for another community happy hour at McMenamins on Broadway from 4:30-6:30 PM. We’ll have light appetizers for the group and will just have fun spending time together off campus. All students (and their support people and family members) are welcome!

TriMet LIFT users: Please schedule TriMet LIFT pickups from McMenamins Broadway Pub. Your pick up window should be 6:30-7 PM.

Cabaret

Thursday, May 15, 6-8 PM at Grace Church and Online

Join us for our first hybrid Cabaret! Students are invited to share short performances in this fun and casual event. A sign-up sheet will be shared with students via email in the month before the event. Light refreshments will be available for in-person guests.

 

Get PHAMEous

Friday, June 6, 6-8 PM at Grace Church

Our Get PHAMEous open house is a great way to see what students have been working on in a selection of classes, and to connect with PHAME students, staff, and supporters. No tickets required—Get PHAMEous is free, all ages, and open to the public. This event will only be held in person, and video recording of the performance will be made available later in June.

Free Weekly Programing

The following opportunities are free and are open to any student registered for Spring Term classes. No registration is required.

Links for online weekly programming will be shared in an email at the beginning of the term. You can also request the links from Alex by emailing them at ageffel@phamepdx.org.

 

Weekly Guest Artist Workshops

Mondays, 12:45-2:15 PM, in person at Grace Church

We are thrilled to once again welcome a different guest artist every Monday this term to present free workshops for PHAME students. The workshops will feature a range of special topics normally not offered at PHAME.

This term’s lineup includes talented artists from partner organizations and throughout the community. Write Around Portland will be returning for their popular monthly writing workshops.

 

CC Hallways

Wednesdays, 3:50 PM-4:50 PM Online

CC Hallways are free online hangouts that happen every week of the term. Come say hi, check in with PHAME friends, and participate in a structured activity led by a Campus Coordinator.

Drop-In Mindfulness & Meditation

Wednesdays, 4:55-5:25 PM (with Teaching Artist Lea Mulligan), Online

In these calming and informative weekly sessions, students will learn simple and effective techniques for living fully in the present moment and clearing the mind. If you plan to join a Mindfulness & Meditation session, please be on time.

 

Information About Campus Location

All venues have wheelchair-accessible entrances and bathrooms. Questions? Please email Alex at ageffel@phamepdx.org.

Grace Memorial Church (All In-Person Classes)

Address: 1535 NE 17th Ave., Portland, OR 97232.
Phone (to reach the on-duty Campus Coordinator): (503) 764-9718 ext. 22.

Please enter and exit only through the red doors on NE 17th at Weidler (the doors with the ramp).

Parking: We share a parking lot with Grace Church, and you and your support people are welcome to use it. The parking lot is located behind the church at the corner of NE 16th and Weidler. There is also limited free and pay parking on the surrounding streets.

Public Transportation: The neighborhood is served by multiple bus lines including the 17, 77, and 8, and the MAX is close by on the other side of Lloyd Center Mall.

 

Patricia Reser Center for Arts (Musical Theatre Workshops Only)

Address: 12625 SW Crescent Street, Beaverton, OR 97005. The Reser is a brand new arts building located on SW Crescent St. between SW Rose Biggi Ave. and SW Hall Blvd. in Beaverton.

Public Transportation:

  • Max Blue Line: Take the Max Blue line to the Beaverton Central Stop. The Reser is across the street from this stop. Continued.

  • Max Red Line or Busses 20, 52, 53, 54, 57, 58, 61, 76, 78, and 88: Take the Red Max or any of these busses to the Beaverton Transit Center. This stop is a quarter mile east of the Reser. From the stop, go northwest on SW Lombard Ave. and take a left immediately after you cross the train tracks. Continue on this path until you cross SW Hall Blvd. Now continue on SW Crescent St half a block; the Reser will be on the right.

Parking is available in the Beaverton Central District Garage, located on the west side of the building. Cost to park is $1/hr.

 

Questions?

Email Enrollment & Campus Operations Manager Alex Geffel at ageffel@phamepdx.org.