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.

Have you ever seen painters out in the field capturing the beauty of the landscape before them, and wished you could do that? Well, you can! Painting outside can be an exhilarating experience. Join expert teaching artist Tracy Grisman for this two-day workshop of painting and drawing in beautiful Fort Worden State Park.

Tracy will go over the plein air basics of alla prima style — art made in one sitting and from life — sharing techniques learned from many years of painting. These two sessions will cover materials and setup, how to choose what to paint, block-in and development, light and shadow, color choices, composition, perspective, edges, and focal point. Join us for a weekend workshop to get you started on a lifelong adventure of learning and creating in the great outdoors! 

TOTAL COST: $160

Course Fee: $160

Non-refundable Materials Fee: $0

LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate

AGE GROUP: Ages 18+

SUPPLY INFORMATION

Students should bring their own easel, palette, paints, brushes, and canvases. A detailed list of supplies will be provided upon registration. Tracy will be demonstrating with oil paints and the workshop is open to any medium the student wants to work in. 

Please also bring a water bottle, sun hat, sunscreen and layers. You may want to bring an apron, camera or viewfinder. 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Tracy Grisman learned to paint with oils at Philadelphia College of Art in 1976 having won a Saturday school scholarship for young painters. Then while earning her nursing degree, Tracy learned more about the medium from Gary Moeller at Rogers State College in Oklahoma. Since then she has studied with oil painters Craig Nelson, Camille Przewodek, Daniel Keyes, Max Ginsburg, Peggy Kroll Roberts and others. She has been a member of the Portrait of Society of America since 2005 and is a Cecilia Beaux member. 

Tracy has won many awards for her art, and has shown her work in many solo and group exhibits. A lifelong learner, she continues to study with master painter Max Ginsburg. She particularly was drawn to portraiture at a young age, having asked many people to pose for her at a moment's notice. In 1977 while living in Brazil as an exchange student with the American Field Service, she was inspired to continue with portraiture after drawing each family member of her Brazilian family. 

Tracy is excited to teach classes and share her knowledge with beginner to intermediate painters. The main thing is to have fun while creating shapes of color!

Artist website: Tracy Grisman

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.

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.

LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced

AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)

SUPPLY INFORMATION

If you have them, you 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!

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.

Come and learn how to create a piece of jewelry using the ancient technique of sand casting with artist Madison Barnett as your guide. In this class we will use Delft clay to create a mold of an object, then cast bronze into the mold to create our pieces. In addition to learning how to properly create a mold in Delft clay, participants will learn proper venting techniques, casting safety, using a crucible, polishing a cast, and all about sand casting! At the end of the class, you'll come away with a finished bronze piece. While prior metal fabrication experience is helpful, no previous experience is required. 

All materials will be provided. Please bring a model of a simple small object you would like to cast. You can also bring your own silver if you would like to cast in silver rather than bronze. 

LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate

AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)

SUPPLY INFORMATION

All supplies are provided.  

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Madison Barnett is a community-taught metalsmith who uses traditional handcraft techniques to create slow-made works of art in bronze and silver. Madison is driven by the ability of craft to transcend time, as ways of working with one's hands and artistic inspirations are passed down through centuries of human experience. Her work is influenced by history, mythology, and the beauty of local ecosystems. 

Artist website: Madison Barnett, @melusae

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.

This course introduces students to the art and craft of silversmithing. Teaching artist Sarah Calautti will guide students through the process of creating a simple ring including forming a bezel, soldering, cutting out and filing backplates, forming a ring shank, burnishing a bezel around a stone, and adding textured details.

Students will work with an open flame torch, soldering flux, various tools, and sterling silver to create their very own heirloom. Bringing your own special piece of sea glass is encouraged, but various stones will also be available for you to choose from. Students must be able to hold a torch, pliers, and files for short amounts of time. No previous experience is required and Sarah provides all of your supplies.

TOTAL COST: $180

Course Fee: $120

Non-refundable Materials Fee: $60

LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced

AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+), Youth (ages 16-17)

SUPPLY INFORMATION

All required materials and tools will be provided, however students can bring their own special cabochon or piece of sea glass if they wish.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Sarah Calautti is a self-taught silversmith who blends traditional, southwestern silversmithing techniques with Pacific Northwestern scenes. She began her journey as a silversmith while living full-time in a school bus. After landing on the Olympic Peninsula and becoming enveloped in its maritime forests and kelp beds, her work has become a direct reflection of the beauty that she finds here.

Artist website: Ómós Jewelry, @omosjewelry

DISCOUNTS

This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!

Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in Port Townsend offer a 10% discount for Northwind Art School students.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.

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.

Learn the basics of kiln-fired enameling in this beginner-friendly 4-hour class. Working with sifted enamels (powdered glass) on copper, you'll explore opaque and transparent colors using stencils and a variety of mark-making techniques to create a unique piece of jewelry — an earring set, pin, pendant, or magnet.

Enameling on metal has a long global history, used in both utilitarian objects and fine art for over 3,000 years. One of the best-known methods is cloisonné, in which enamel colors are held in place by thin metal strips to create intricate, detailed designs. Modern enameling in this country saw a heyday during the midcentury modern period: artists working in the 1950s and '60s pushed the medium's boundaries, embracing freer, more experimental approaches. Today, enamel artists work across a wide range of techniques to create contemporary pieces in an array of styles.

This class is limited to five participants, so you will receive lots of personalized instruction from Judy as well as time with the kilns. 

TOTAL COST: $150

Course Fee: $140

Non-refundable Materials Fee: $10

LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate

AGE GROUP: Ages 18+

SUPPLY INFORMATION

All materials are provided. 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Judy Paolini draws on her background as an award-winning graphic and product designer and has immersed herself in a range of fine craft. In recent years, she has discovered a passion for the art of vitreous enamel on copper. A resident of both Port Townsend and Palm Springs, Calif.,  Judy focuses on pattern and color, using brilliant tones and bold shapes to express her love of modernist design. Her work is available in gift shops at the Palm Springs Art Museum, the Palm Springs Architecture and Design Museum and the Tacoma Art Museum, among other venues. 

Artists' websites: @judypaolini.design

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.

Learn the basics of kiln-fired enameling in this beginner-friendly 4-hour class. Working with sifted enamels (powdered glass) on copper, you'll explore opaque and transparent colors using stencils and a variety of mark-making techniques to create a unique piece of jewelry — an earring set, pin, pendant, or magnet.

Enameling on metal has a long global history, used in both utilitarian objects and fine art for over 3,000 years. One of the best-known methods is cloisonné, in which enamel colors are held in place by thin metal strips to create intricate, detailed designs. Modern enameling in this country saw a heyday during the midcentury modern period: artists working in the 1950s and '60s pushed the medium's boundaries, embracing freer, more experimental approaches. Today, enamel artists work across a wide range of techniques to create contemporary pieces in an array of styles.

This class is limited to five participants, so you will receive lots of personalized instruction from Judy as well as time with the kilns. 

TOTAL COST: $150

Course Fee: $140

Non-refundable Materials Fee: $10

LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate

AGE GROUP: Ages 18+

SUPPLY INFORMATION

All materials are provided. 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Judy Paolini draws on her background as an award-winning graphic and product designer and has immersed herself in a range of fine craft. In recent years, she has discovered a passion for the art of vitreous enamel on copper. A resident of both Port Townsend and Palm Springs, Calif.,  Judy focuses on pattern and color, using brilliant tones and bold shapes to express her love of modernist design. Her work is available in gift shops at the Palm Springs Art Museum, the Palm Springs Architecture and Design Museum and the Tacoma Art Museum, among other venues. 

Artists' websites: @judypaolini.design

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.