Sun December 6, 2026 1pm - 3pm @SMILE Station 8210 S.E. 13th Avenue, Portland OR 97202
Beneath our feet is a bustling ecosystem filled with fungi, bacteria, tiny animals and an intricate web of relationships that makes life on Earth possible. In this Art of Science evening, we’ll take a peek into this microscopic world and explore the fascinating science of soil, fungi, and the organisms we rarely notice—but absolutely depend on.
Grab a friend, pour a glass of wine, and spend an evening learning something fascinating while building your own beautiful living terrarium to take home.
Fri December 18, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm @SMILE Station 8210 S.E. 13th Avenue, Portland OR 97202
Glass is everywhere but how much do we really know about it? Is it a solid or a liquid? Why does it shatter so easily, yet can also be used to make some of the strongest materials we have? Join us for an evening exploring the surprisingly strange science of glass and light. Along the way, we'll shatter a few myths about glass and discover why this everyday material is anything but ordinary.
Grab a friend, pour a glass of wine, and spend an evening learning something fascinating while creating a beautiful piece of chemically etched glass to take home.
Thur December 10, 2026 6:30pm - 8:30pm @ SMILE Station 8210 S.E. 13th Avenue, Portland OR 97202
Every experience and memory can change the connections between the billions of neurons in your ever-changing brain. Why do some memories stay with us while others disappear, and can we change the way our brains are wired?
In this Art of Science class, we'll explore the fascinating science of neurons, memory, and neuroplasticity.
Grab a friend, pour a glass of wine, and spend an evening learning something fascinating while creating a one-of-a-kind woven wall hanging inspired by the incredible networks inside your brain.