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“This packrat has learned that what the next generation will value most is not what we owned but the evidence of who we were and the tales of how we loved. In the end, it’s the family stories that are worth the storage.”
– Ellen Goodman, U.S. author,
Pulitzer Prize winner, 1980
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WORKSHOPS

As an art educator, Lisa Kagan believes the creative process has the power to empower, challenge, inform, and awaken the human spirit. She offers workshops in Family Heirloom Arts, drawing, painting, book arts, and creative writing for adults and children. Lisa teaches throughout the Portland area at a variety of locations including; Multnomah County Libraries, OASIS, Portland Community College, Oregon College of Art and Craft, retirement living facilities, and public and private schools throughout Portland. She also offers custom workshops at Lisa Kagan Designs Studio. To see a Family Heirloom Arts class in action check out a video highlighting the Family Migration Stories Project at da Vinci Arts Middle School. For more information contact Family Heirloom Arts at

(503) 347-1391 or Lisa@FamilyHeirloomArts.com.



"I have learned how creative I can be at turning something negative into a positive. Thank you Lisa!”
– Sean, Multnomah County Library Workshop Participant



Workshop Schedule

Ongoing creative arts workshops and classes are offered throughout the Portland community for adults and children. Areas of focus include Family Heirloom Arts, painting, drawing, photographic montage and creative writing. View a schedule of upcoming workshops. Read more
Custom Workshops

Custom Family Heirloom Arts workshops offer families and friends an opportunity to engage in a hands-on, interactive storytelling experience designed especially for their group. Workshops are offered for adults, children and intergenerational groups. Read more

Art Residencies

Lisa Kagan offers children’s art residencies for schools and community education programs. The residencies are designed to help young people realize their creative potential through the arts. Residencies focus on building artistic skills, fostering self-expression and helping students discover, communicate, and understand the world. Read more

Workshop Offerings

Are you looking to schedule a Family Heirloom Arts workshop at your program? Workshops and presentations can be offered at community centers, libraries, universities, continuing education programs, arts centers and more. Participants develop their skills in creative writing and visual art through the process of bringing their stories to life and creating a lasting legacy that will be treasured for generations. View workshop offerings.
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