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

Frogwood 2025 was held May 5-11, 2025 in Colton, Oregon. It was another amazing gathering of creativity and collaboration! Over 60 talented Artists brought an incredible diversity of mediums and expertise together to create for an entire week. We are grateful to all the artists who donated their equipment, materials and time to create over 175 pieces of artwork! We’re also grateful to our three volunteer photographers, Lee Mahoney, Dan Krucoff, and Winona Hwang, who took photos of all the art. Camp Colton was, as ever, a beautiful and inspiring setting for all of us to live and create for the week!

Auction IS LIVE!

We’re holding two separate auctions to sell all the artwork made at Frogwood 2025. The first was a lively in-person event at Camp Colton held on Saturday, May 10. A majorityof the artwork made during the collab was offered at this fast-paced silent auction, where we raised over $12,000 to help further our non-profit mission.

If you couldn’t join us to celebrate at the silent auction, you can still catch a separate, extra-special batch of art online from the comfort of your own home. This BetterWorld auction is now LIVE and OPEN FOR BIDDING! It will run from Sunday, June 1 - Sunday, June 8, 2025. A preview of the artwork is also available on our website here

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

Frogwood is a 501c(3) public charity dedicated to arts training, education, and collaborative interaction. Proceeds from both auctions help us continue to hold this event; keep down the cost for all artists to participate; and to help fund scholarships and other financial assistance to enable a diverse cohort of artists

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.