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Digital Dabblers

Welcome to Digital Dabblers! We are a collective group of digital artists based in Portland, Oregon. If you have an interest in digital art, join us!

We host a local meet up every Saturday and online art jams during the week. Follow for more details.

06/05/2025

Hello! 👋 my name is Daniel and I run a small community group in Portland for beginner digital creatives of all backgrounds and abilities. Most of my experience is in 3d modeling, so to prepare for our upcoming digital zine workshops, I made this book in Procreate (on the iPad) about one of my favorite hobbies I picked up during the pandemic. Running is a way for me to think and process the things that happen in my daily life. It brought me friendships, community, confidence, and delicious coffee every Saturday! Zines also offer that space of non judgement and self-reflection, with an added dose of silliness. Can’t wait to share the full process of starting on paper, drawing in Procreate and then printing and assembling your zine into a little pocket sized book!. Thanks to the for hosting the zine making workshop during national independent bookstore day where I learned how to make and print these cute little books 😍.

04/03/2025

- 1–3pm, Saturdays, April 5 and 19
- All ages welcome, anyone under 15 must be accompanied by a parent
- Sliding scale $5–$10/ session | No one turned away due to lack of funds.
- Tech devices will be provided. Preregistration is required. Link in bio. https://digitaldabblers.com/events/

Join us for a relaxing hands-on introduction to the basics of computer-generated 3d imagery and computer literacy.

By participating in this workshop, it is impossible for you to walk away knowing less than you did before! The most difficult part is showing up.

Before You Arrive: Clear your mind of self-judgment, anxiety, and fear of technology, and be prepared to have fun with new friends!

03/27/2025

Join us every first and last Thursday at Rose City Book Pub for a “drink-n-draw” with fellow digital creatives!

*Non Alcoholic options and food available

📍1329 NE Fremont St.
⏰ 6:30-9pm

All levels welcome! Bring tablets, laptops, physical art supplies, or just yourself. 🙂

RSVP on Meetup or just show-up!

01/22/2025

Looking to learn about Procreate Dreams? Welcome to our Intro to Procreate Dreams for Animators Workshop! Join Daniel and at Portland Digital Dabblers Events for a hands-on workshop where we’ll take all the hassle out of learning this powerful, albeit frustrating, new animation tool. Expect a lot of learning, laughs, yes some struggles lol, but support from all who attend. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this workshop is perfect for all levels.

Parts of this workshop are guided, and parts are co-discovery. Make sure to bring projects you’re working on and your own device (iPad Pro or iPad Air and an Apple Pencil).

We’ll cover:

Basic UI and finding the tools

Basics of animation and how to approach the craft

Help with Procreate Dreams animations

The goal is to have fun, meet fellow artists, learn useful skills, and make art together!

01/20/2025

Starting off the new year the Digital Dabblers will be flocking to Baerlic Brewing in SE, co-hosting our first mid-week happy hour Drink-N-Draw social with .experience

When: Jan 22nd at 6:30 - 10:30pm
Where: Baerlic Brewry & Taproom, 2239 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Wacom was gracious enough to help us secure the meeting space and will be bringing various gadgets and devices to try out while you enjoy delicious beverages and food offered at Baerlic (seriously have you seen their pizza!?). In addition, we will have a Magma art jam available for anyone who would like to draw with others on a collaborative real-time online canvas.

Raffle: Everyone in attendance has the option to enter a raffle to receive a FREE one-month membership for free classes/workshops offered by the Digital Dabblers Guild (a $100 value).

01/08/2025

I am thrilled to continue with our tradition of hosting "Digital Creatives & Coffee" our bi-weekly Sunday Social . Over the past few years, the staff have always been so courteous and accommodating of our group. Serving delicious coffee, vegan burritos, and pastries while helping us grow and eventually incorporate as a nonprofit 501(c)(3). I couldn't recommend this cafe enough for anyone looking to host a community art group with friends :)

Digital Dabblers provides space for content creators in Portland to meet and socialize beyond the screen, share their art/progress, and learn from each other. We have been hosting these socials for over 2 years and developed a strong leadership team and safe/welcoming environment for folks at all skills levels to feel welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

To RSVP head over to Meetup.com/digital-dabblers, or look for the link in our bio and stories!

🕜Sundays from 8am-Noon

Photo #1 Design/edited by .nicolle

11/27/2024

To all my introverts, aspiring digital artists old and new, 3d modelers, animators, Procreate artists, and illustrators:

"Twas the holiday season, and much to his chagrin, Daniel simply couldn't find a place where he fit in :( No places could quite offer what he wanted to learn, some were too expensive, for kids, or an intern.

'I want to learn Digital Art with flippin sweet tools but I don't want to pay for these overpriced schools!'

On a whim he decided, this simply wouldn't do--so he set out on a mission arduous and new! To create a nonprofit for digital creatives, of every level, to learn 3d art tools like how to bevel!

And so it became the Digital Dabblers, an official nonprofit as of this Fall! Finally a place where they could learn it all!"

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and hope to see you at one of our workshops soon!

To see a list of all our upcoming events visit: https://digitaldabblers.com/events/

(Link in Bio and on our Stories)

06/07/2023

We are grateful to our group's organizers and artists in our community that take part in our Saturday Socials every week! We have a dedicated group of members, some have been with us since the start of our group. This Saturday’s Social was a big deal for us, and a little scary, as it was the first one we hosted in our new space!

Portland Digital Dabblers is a support group for artists of any skill level looking to meet and collaborate with others. We will be hosting fun and engaging workshops and events. Our goal is to empower artists like yourself to tell your story, share your passions and be seen! We hope to provide the inclusive and safe space for you to do this.

Personally, hi this is Roya, seeing you all every week at our Saturday Socials is the highlight of my week. Since moving to Portland four years ago now, the only thing I was really looking for was to be a part of a community to feel appreciated for who I was and to feel what I do matters. I feel thankful to everyone I have met who has shown me kindness, respect and encouragement for my talents and ideas. I feel deeply valued and I appreciate you all trusting me to represent our group on our social page! I am lucky to be inspired by you every week. I have appreciated being challenged to think of things differently and walk away knowing I learned something new.

If you are an artist out there looking to meet others, I invite you to attend one of our events and hope you can feel inspired every week too. You have a story to tell and what you are passionate about and excited to work on matters! Everyone in our group creates art simply for the joy of creating.

What inspires you to create your art? Share your inspirations in the comments.
I will be sharing project highlights in a comment below. Be sure to check them out!

05/04/2023

Our group from last Saturday's Social was ready for the sunshine with their colorful shirts and bright smiles!🌞

looking for something fun to do for the rainy weekend? Come join us for our next Saturday Social! We will be at Honey Latte from 9am - 2pm. We host our in person socials every weekend, rain or shine.

We are here for the artists of Portland to create a welcoming and inclusive community!

Soon we will be offering in person digital art centered classes, workshops and super fun events!! Stay tuned and come dabble with us!🦆💻🎨✨

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https://digitaldabblers.com/

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