THIS MIGHT HURT STUDIOS

Monday, April 28th, 6pm

Back Cove Books

651 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

Please join us to celebrate the launch of This Might Help! We will have refreshments, a short artist talk, a group reading, and an oracle card easter egg hunt! I promise it will be a good time.

Saturday, May 2, 11:00 - 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 3, 11:00 - 5:00 PM

The Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago, IL 60630

CAKE is a weekend-long celebration of independent comics, inspired by Chicago’s rich legacy as home to many of underground and alternative comics’ most talented artists– past, present and future. Featuring comics for sale, workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions and more, CAKE is dedicated to fostering community and dialogue amongst independent artists, small presses, publishers and readers.

Friday May 15 - from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday May 16 - from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday May 17 - from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

on Saint-Denis Street, between Gilford and Roy, Montrel, QB

From May 15 to 17, 2026, the Montreal Comic Arts Festival will set up its tents on Saint-Denis Street, between Gilford and Roy, creating a 1.2 km comic-themed walk filled with activities, exhibitions, and meet-and-greets.

Last year, the MCAF welcomed over 90,000 visitors, hosted 1750 exhibitors, and showcased more than 330 comic artists. The MCAF team presented a bilingual program of over 60 free activities themed Back to Future, held over three days for the general public.

3S Artspace, Portsmouth, NH

June 4 - July 26, 2026 | Opening Reception / Meet the Artists: Thursday, June 4 / 6 - 8pm

Works by 2025 Charitable Foundation Artist Advancement Grant recipient Jihye Han and finalists Cozette Russell + Isabella Rotman

This exhibit will not only showcase the artwork of This Might Help Oracle, but also provide interpreted readings and a space to engage with the deck through a reading of your own.

Sunday, July 19, 1pm - 4pm

3S Artspace, Portsmouth, NH

Registration: Member $40 / Non-Member $50

Have you ever dreamed about making and reading with your own tarot or oracle deck? Do you doodle cups, swords, and pentacles in the corner of your sketchbook? Are you a card reader yourself, and want to try your hand at the art-making end of the divination practice? Join artist Isabella Rotman, creator of This Might Hurt Tarot and This Might Help Oracle, in a workshop all about making your very own divination deck.

Friday, July 10, 7pm - 9pm

3S Artspace, Portsmouth, NH

Registration: Member $25 / Non-Member $30

Tarot reading is the skill of synthesizing card meanings, card positions, intuition, visual symbolism, and context. In this introductory Tarot reading workshop, deck creator Isabella Rotman will delve into the systems at work in tarot and nurture your natural tarot reading skills.

7-week sessions

Continuously - see link for session dates Wednesday 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Mill Pond Ceramic Studio

Ideal for complete beginners or someone who has taken a class or two. You’ll learn about the characteristics of clay and the basics of wheel throwing including centering and learning to throw simple forms, as well as surface decoration techniques and glazing. An overview of studio policy and protocol is included.

Please mention Isabella Rotman as a referral!

7-week sessions

Continuously - see link for session dates Thursdays 5:30pm - 8:30 PM

Mill Pond Ceramic Studio

Ideal for complete beginners or someone who has taken a class or two. You’ll learn about the characteristics of clay and the basics of wheel throwing including centering and learning to throw simple forms, as well as surface decoration techniques and glazing. An overview of studio policy and protocol is included.

Please mention Isabella Rotman as a referral!

7-week sessions

Continuously - see link for session dates: Wednesdays 2:00pm–4:00pm

Mill Pond Ceramic Studio

Open classes are perfect for potters with experience who want some additional support pursuing their projects. The instructor will be on hand to provide demos as needed and offer support, critique, and advice for self-directed project, but this is not a structured class like the Foundational or Intermediate classes.

Continiously, please see registration for dates Tuesdays 6pm-8:30PM or 6:30 - 9pm

Dover Pottery Studio

Join us on a journey into pottery wheel throwing over four sessions. This class introduces you to the essential techniques of wedging and centering clay, followed by hands-on practice in throwing, trimming, and glazing. By the end, you'll have crafted and finished your own pottery pieces, gaining a deeper appreciation for the craft.