As artists, we continuously seek to keep our work fresh and evolving and expand our artistic horizons. Experienced in various media, we are always curious about disciplines we have not yet explored, constantly looking for evolving approaches to our work. We crave new skills and techniques. We yearn for the opportunity to step out of our studios and shops, to immerse ourselves in creative experiences with other makers. Such is the spirit that drove the artists of the Pacific Northwest Woodturning Guild who came together over almost two decades ago to create Frogwood, An Artists’ Collaborative.

Frogwood 2025

The next in-person Frogwood event is fast approaching! It will be held May 5-11, 2025 at Camp Colton in Colton, Oregon. The Frogwood board is busy getting all the last minute details in order. It promises to be yet another amazing gathering of creativity and collaboration! An overview of the all the event details is located here.

In the meantime, get to know all 60 of the talented 2025 Participating Artists, and learn more about the seven who have agreed to be our 2025 Resource Artists. With such a diversity of mediums and expertise coming together to create for an entire week, we can’t wait to see what manifests!

Two Auction Opportunities!

We’ll hold two separate auctions again this year. The first will be a lively in-person event at Camp Colton on Saturday, May 10. The public is invited to join us in the Gathering Hall from 7-9 PM to meet the artists in person and shop the art! A majorityof the artwork made during the week of collab is offered at this fast-paced silent auction. Wine and soft drinks will be available, along with good cheer, camaraderie, and fantastic art! Check out the beautiful setting at Camp Colton, just 45 min outside of Portland.

If you can't join us in person to celebrate at the silent auction, you can also catch a separate, extra-special batch of art online from the comfort of your own home. Information with dates and links will be provided as soon as we get the online auction set up in late May/early June. Stay tuned…!

Proceeds from both auctions help us put on this event; keep down the cost for all artists to participate; and help fund scholarships and other financial assistance to enable a diverse cohort of artists.

If you’d like to be notified about Frogwood auctions, sign up here.

Drawing artists from across the world to the Pacific Northwest...

Frogwood is a five day event, held biennially in Colton, Oregon. Independently established as a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit, Frogwood has attracted participants from New Zealand, Japan, and Ghana, as well as from all over Canada and the United Sates. Media in which these artists work include metals, glass, stone, wood, paint, clay and fibers, to name a few, with techniques as varied as the materials used.

If you'd like to be considered for future Frogwood events please complete this informational form about yourself. Artist Participant Consideration Request ▸

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With gratitude to our sponsors, partners, and artist community

Focus and Facilities

Frogwood welcomes many mediums and forms of artistic expression. For every Frogwood, we are adapting and expanding our facilities to broaden the scope of our work. From poetry and en plein air painting to welding and hot studio arts, we strive to accommodate each artist's vision.