Dalliance Creations Art Lab

Dalliance Creations Art Lab Nature-inspired paper and mixed-media artist and teacher. Heather Smith | Dalliance Creations Art lab came from thoughts on what to call my work space.

Dalliance Creations Art Lab explained: Dalliance because art has been a dalliance for me my entire life - brief and casual encounters with techniques and methods and playtime with colors and creation. Thankfully I've recently been able to make creating art a more regular occurrence. "Craft room" didn't seem right, and "studio" seemed way too formal for my cozy space. "Lab" is perfect because it is

all just learning and discovery through research and experimentation - new (to me) art forms, new ways of doing things, new techniques, and honing my craft through joyous trial and error.

Colors Art in downtown Hillsboro is having their ribbon cutting re-opening tonight at 4:30!
09/01/2026

Colors Art in downtown Hillsboro is having their ribbon cutting re-opening tonight at 4:30!

I've been exploring more elaborate pieces in my metal embossing and tooling work recently - though smaller pieces are al...
08/22/2026

I've been exploring more elaborate pieces in my metal embossing and tooling work recently - though smaller pieces are also so fun! I'm really loving this medium! 💚

I 🖤 quilled ravens.
08/18/2026

I 🖤 quilled ravens.

Playing with paper landscapes. 💚
08/18/2026

Playing with paper landscapes. 💚

Join me on Saturday, July 25, 1-4pm at Valley Art Gallery in Forest Grove for an afternoon of creativity!We'll create th...
06/29/2026

Join me on Saturday, July 25, 1-4pm at Valley Art Gallery in Forest Grove for an afternoon of creativity!

We'll create this elegant 6–7" quilled peacock feather using a variety of simple paper quilling techniques. Whether you're brand new to quilling or have some experience, you're welcome—I'll guide you every step of the way.

$25 (all supplies included)
Ages 18+

I'd love to create with you! To register, scan the QR code on the flyer or go to: https://tnhsmith.net/dalliance-creations/classes/workshop-enrollment-form/

Wrapping up my botanical art demo at Lakewood Center for the Arts! 💚🍐
06/28/2026

Wrapping up my botanical art demo at Lakewood Center for the Arts! 💚🍐

Today I'm playing with metal embossing. So fun!
05/20/2026

Today I'm playing with metal embossing. So fun!

I'm delighted to be participating in the Wild & Luscious exhibit with the Oregon Botanical Artists at the Lake Oswego Fe...
05/18/2026

I'm delighted to be participating in the Wild & Luscious exhibit with the Oregon Botanical Artists at the Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts, running June 26th–28th! The exhibit explores heritage and wild food plants through art and education, and I'll have three botanical artworks included in the show.
I'll also be one of the demonstrating artists on June 28th from 12:30–2:30, sharing a look into botanical art through sketching and colored pencil techniques.
The festival is filled with wonderful art, demonstrations, and opportunities to explore the fascinating relationship between plants, food, and culture. If you're in the area, I'd love for you to stop by and say hello!

I’m excited to attend this Sketch & Sip event on Monday, May 18th at 5:30 at the Lakewood Center for the Arts with the t...
05/15/2026

I’m excited to attend this Sketch & Sip event on Monday, May 18th at 5:30 at the Lakewood Center for the Arts with the talented Robin Phillips Studio - Inspirational Art/Design. Sharing because this looks like such a fun event and I’d love to help spread the word! Hope to see others there too!

Look at these gorgeous finished pieces from Pam and Jenn! They were among the students from my recent quilled reverse ty...
05/14/2026

Look at these gorgeous finished pieces from Pam and Jenn! They were among the students from my recent quilled reverse typography class, and I just had to share — I'm always inspired by everyone's creativity and unique approaches. Beautiful work, you two!

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