Join artist Kate Dwyer for a hands-on, one-day workshop where you'll explore the unique and creative process of making fabric maché bowls. Kate will guide you step by step through the techniques she uses to transform fabric into beautifully textured, one-of-a-kind forms.

You’ll have the opportunity to bring your own cotton or silk fabrics to incorporate personal touches into your work, or you can choose from the selection of materials provided by the instructor. As you shape and layer your fabric, you’ll learn about design, structure, and finishing techniques to create a sturdy yet delicate form.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have one or two handmade bowls to take home, where they will continue to dry and cure. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced maker, this class is a wonderful way to experiment with new materials and discover an exciting approach to textile-based sculpture in a fun and supportive environment.

SUPPLY INFORMATION

If you have them, students can bring:

• Silk and/or cotton fabric that you want to include in your project.
• Rotary cutters or fabric scissors.
• Cutting mats.

Thread, fabric, adhesives, and balloons will be provided. Northwind Art School has many tools and supplies that students can use if they don't have their own to bring.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

What it comes down to is that Kate Dwyer is compelled to make stuff — gardens, glass paintings, necklaces, tortured egg shells, fabric and thread bowls, batik, essays. Kate's formal training was in horticulture/landscape design. The rest is self-taught. Her classes are well-attended and well-loved and she excited to share her techniques with other artists!

Northwind Art, alongside the Olympic Area Agency on Aging, is thrilled to offer a series of workshops for folks experiencing memory loss and their caregivers.

The Aging Creatively workshop series offers a welcoming and supportive space for individuals experiencing memory loss, and their caregivers, to connect through art. Led by experienced instructor Jodi Ericksen, these every-other-week sessions provide time for creative exploration, self-expression, and meaningful social engagement.

Based on the very successful Creative Aging program created by the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, these art classes are designed to foster connection, creativity, and cognitive engagement, enriching the lives of the people who take part.

Each session is thoughtfully designed to accommodate various skill levels, focusing on simple painting or mixed-media activities that stimulate cognitive function while fostering joy and connection. Caregivers and participants create side by side, strengthening their bonds through shared artistic experiences.

Held at the Northwind Art School at Fort Worden, these classes have all materials provided, ensuring accessibility for all. Whether rediscovering a love for art or trying something new, participants will leave each session with a sense of accomplishment, community, and creative inspiration.

Join us every other week as we celebrate creativity, connection, and the power of artistic expression!

SUPPLY INFORMATION

All materials are provided.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Jodi Ericksen is a local artist who in recent years has specialized in block printing, while also enjoying mixed media, collage, water color, oil pastels, acrylics, fiber arts and more. Her work stems from the soul, and she believes art comes from the places within us without words. She views the expression of art as an act of simply setting our minds free, as well as a place to connect with and release feelings and emotions. In addition to her work as an artist, she is also a mother, a massage therapist, and a graduate student in Seattle University’s Licensed Mental Health Counseling master's program. Her future intention is to work with clients by utilizing talk, somatic, and art therapies.

Funding for the aging Creatively program is provided by The Olympic Area Agency on Aging.

This course is limited to individuals diagnosed with memory loss and their caregivers.

One registration covers enrollment for two people. This is not a respite program. Individuals experiencing memory loss must be accompanied by their caregiver.

Registration is highly encouraged so that we have enough seating and an accurate amount of art-making supplies, however a limited number of walk-in spaces are available for each session.

In this two-day workshop, you'll explore watercolor painting as a practice to relax and be creative. With teaching artist Lisa Anderson as your guide, you'll dive into painting in-season botanicals.

Lisa is an illustrator, artist, designer and educator who loves to inspire others to be creative. All are welcome, no matter their previous drawing or painting experience.She will teach you how to mix your own colors, and cover values, technique, tools, process, rendering styles, lighting and composition, to develop your confidence in watercolor painting.

On the first day, we'll paint a color wheel using the three modern primary colors, and you'll have time to practice drawing and apply your color mixing skills. Lisa will demonstrate how to work with watercolor paint to develop your palette.We'll also practice wet-in-wet and glazing techniques. We'll have time to play and experiment, to get comfortable with watercolor effects. Lisa will demonstrate the painting process and give one-on-one help.

On day two, we'll cover composition and background color, and you'll have a chance to use your new skills to create a cohesive painting. You will come away with a final piece and the skills to create many more.

SUPPLY INFORMATION

All required supplies will be provided.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Lisa Anderson is an designer, illustrator and artist who draws significant inspiration from her time living in Milan, Italy. She works with international clientele with an emphasis on the food and beverage industry, sustainable practice and small producers. Her clients include Four Seasons Resorts & Hotels, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Saké One, Seattle Urban Wineries, Washington Distilleries and Slow Foods International. She divides her time between her design practice, teaching and art commissions.

In this weekend workshop, you get to learn and experiment with a wide range of shibori dyeing techniques. Teaching artist Kristine Berg is your guide as you explore this centuries-old Japanese art of dyeing cotton, silk, linen, rayon, velvet — even T-shirts and lightweight garments.

Shibori is a general term for numerous methods of resist dyeing to create fascinating and unique designs. In these two sessions you will learn to compress fabric around a tube; fold and print with blocks and shapes; use stitching to create patterns and delicate designs; and experiment with a variety of techniques that may inspire you to try them out with alternative dyes and garments.

SUPPLY INFORMATION

Silk and dye will be provided.

Students should bring:

• A white 100% cotton sheet, or 3 yards of white medium weight cotton. You may bring other fabrics as well. You'll also receive your own silk scarf to use with your favorite technique as a special memento;
• Scissors;
• White Gutermann all-purpose thread;
• Sharp sewing needles with large eyes;
• Masking tape;
• PVC tube: at least 4” wide, at least 12” long; can be longer and wider. These are often available as an off-cut at the hardware store.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kristine Berg's career spans 50 years working as an artisan in theater, film, television and commercial work. She has a diverse set of skills including making armor, millinery, metalworking, sculpting, moldmaking, upholstery, felting, weaving, mosaics, shibori dyeing, printing, leatherwork and novelty costume making. Kristine taught this workshop most recently in London for Selvedge Magazine’s London Textile Month. She has also taught at BARN on Bainbridge Island, WildCraft Studios in Portland, OR, Newport Visual Arts in Newport, OR,and Wildling Cooperative Arts in Eugene, OR. 

Artist website: Kristine Berg, @kakajam

Get ready for a week of creativity, exploration, and outdoor adventure! In Nature Art day camp, young artist-scientists will immerse themselves in magical Fort Worden State Park, using nature as both their inspiration and their canvas.

Campers will learn to draw from observation, create stunning earth sculptures inspired by eco-artists like Andy Goldsworthy, and experiment with a variety of natural materials to craft unique works of art. Through hands-on activities, they will discover the fascinating patterns, textures, and colors of the world around them.

Each day will be filled with creative projects, fun outdoor games, and guided explorations that encourage curiosity, teamwork and connect art with the science of nature. Whether building ephemeral sculptures on the beach, sketching towering trees, or playing nature-inspired games, campers will carry with them a deeper appreciation for art, science, and the outdoors.

SUPPLY INFORMATION

All required art supplies are provided.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Aliina Lahti is a certified K-12 teacher, watercolorist, abstract painter, eco-artist, and a certified yoga instructor. Her exploration of art in and with nature began with childhood mud pies in her backyard and continues to be inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She thrives when teaching classes in the great outdoors, using art as a tool for self-exploration, grounding, meditation, and play. With degrees in visual art and ecology, she deeply appreciates the interconnectedness of all living things. Her teaching encourages playful, whole-body integration and acceptance, incorporating movement, stretch breaks, and the recognition that art can be a practice of both letting go and play.

Artist website: Aliina Lahti

Since May 2018, Print Night has been a monthly gathering of photographers interested in showing, looking at, and talking about prints in a casual, friendly environment. You do not need to share prints to participate in Print Night, so everyone is encouraged to come be part of the conversation and get some inspiration too. Participants can bring up to six prints-- in color or black and white, digital or darkroom, finished or in progress.

We hope you will join host Rick York and a vibrant community of photographers and photography enthusiasts on the second Monday of every month from 6:30pm - 9pm!

There is a $5 suggested donation at the door.

After registration additional course details will be provided by Print Night host Rick York to participants via email.

In this fun three-hour workshop, you'll learn how to make a “turkey-wing” style hand broom from start to finish.

We'll start with a short introduction to broom-making and its history, including a foray into the world of the Shakers, and instructor Dan Hawkins' connection to them in Maine. Then we'll jump into learning how to craft a broom, and selecting sorghum and hemp cord for your handcrafted broom — not only a cleaning tool but also a work of art. Dan will share his insights on technique, broom size, uses and more, and you'll come away with a finished broom as well as the skills to make more.

SUPPLY INFORMATION

All materials and supplies are provided.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Dan Hawkins was born in Maine and has worked as an architect and carpenter in China, Denmark, England, and the United States. In 2021, he moved to Portland, OR, where he started Bodge, a platform for his sculpture, woodwork, and brooms. His work explores domestic tools, as well as the craft traditions and techniques associated with those objects. Dan also teaches broom-making and woodworking classes and workshops throughout the Pacific Northwest.

In this creative week-long camp, youngsters ages 8 to 15 get to explore the history, structure and importance of ancient Greek theater — and then produce a play of their own! We will create costumes, develop characters, build a set, and collaborate on a script in the style of the ancients. Camp culminates in a performance and celebration of what we built together.

Note: While Greek mythological themes may come up, our focus in this camp is on using the structure of ancient Greek theater to tell a unique story.

SUPPLY INFORMATION

All required art supplies are provided.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Lorelei Amato has been a teaching artist for more than 20 years, working with all ages an almost all materials and techniques. She specializes in creating arts-integrated history, social studies and personal growth curriculum. Helping people unlock creativity and discover the power in their hands to feed their minds and spirits is what gets her out of bed in the morning.

Artist website: Lorelei Amato