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Print Night
with Rick York
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.
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: All ages
Big Beautiful Beach Stone Rings
with April Ottey
Do you end your beach walks with a few special stones in your pockets? If you are a collector of beach stones and want to turn one into a big, fun beach stone ring, this class is for you. Teaching artist April Ottey will guide you step by step through the process of turning a found stone into a beautiful ring. Don’t have the perfect beach stone around already? Not to worry; April will have a plentiful assortment for you to choose from.
In this two-day class, April will teach you how to design your sterling silver ring, drill a rock or create a bezel to hold the stone in place, and fabricate the ring. You will learn sawing, texturing, bezel making, soldering and finishing, to create your own one-of-a-kind big, beautiful beach stone ring.
TOTAL COST: $390
Course Fee: $320
Materials Fee: $70
LEVEL: Beginner to advanced, some soldering experience helpful
AGE GROUP: Ages 15+
SUPPLY INFORMATION
All required materials and supplies will be provided with the non-refundable materials fee. Students are encouraged to bring any special stones from their own collection.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
April Ottey is a Port Townsend jewelry artist whose work explores the transformative power of nature. She focuses on the intricate details of the natural world — the architecture, texture, and shape of natural artifacts. April has been making jewelry for 28 years. She has taught metalsmithing classes to high school students and adults and loves helping people create one-of-a-kind wearable art.
Artist website: April Ottey, @april_ottey_jewelry
Watercolor Painting Level 2
with Suzanne Lamon
Ready to take another step into the joys of watercolor? In this five-week class with Suzanne Lamon, you'll build on what you already know and grow more confident with every session. If you've picked up some basic watercolor techniques and want to go deeper, this is exactly where you need to be.
Together, we'll work on advancing your brush skills with both dry and wet applications, at a pace that welcomes questions and experimentation. With Suzanne, you can count on having fun while bringing your skills to the next level.
Prerequisite: Suzanne's Watercolor Painting Level 1 course, or some previous watercolor experience.
TOTAL COST: $295
Course Fee: $295
Materials Fee: $0
LEVEL: Intermediate
AGE GROUP: Adults (18+)
SUPPLY INFORMATION
Students should bring their own watercolor palette with basic colors as well as brushes and paper. If needed, Northwind will have supplies available to borrow.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Suzanne Lamon is a Port Townsend artist known for her brilliant narrative watercolor work. She was a graduate student at Washington State University in the 1970s, studying with legendary teacher and artist Gaylen Hansen. She was a founding faculty member of Port Townsend School of the Arts, and has shown her own work extensively in the Pacific Northwest. Suzanne is also the exhibit designer at Northwind’s Jeanette Best Gallery.
Pressed Flower Suncatchers
with William Reichle
Join stained glass artist William Reichle in creating your own one-of-a-kind suncatcher! In this two-hour class, you will make your own arrangement of pressed flowers and learn how to frame it between two pieces of pre-cut and pre-ground glass. You’ll have a choice between the circle, arch, and triangle shapes in class.
In this workshop, you’ll gain guided experience with foiling, soldering, and hanging your suncatcher with an O-Ring. Note: Class may run a little longer depending on the participants’ pace.
TOTAL COST: $90
Course Fee: $63
Materials Fee: $27
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Ages 18+, 10+ with an accompanying adult
SUPPLY INFORMATION
All materials and equipment are provided.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
William Reichle is a stained glass artist, educator, and owner of Hypmatizarism Glass, based in Portland, Oregon. His work explores stained glass through a contemporary lens, combining traditional techniques with bold color, texture, and unconventional design. Since beginning to teach in 2022, William has led more than 250 stained glass workshops and taught more than 2,500 students across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. His teaching practice focuses on making stained glass approachable and accessible while giving students hands-on experience with traditional methods and materials.
Through Hypmatizarism Glass, William creates original stained glass work, develops educational projects and kits, and partners with art centers, studios, and community organizations to introduce more people to the craft. Sharing his love of stained glass with others has become one of the greatest joys of his life
Artist website: Hypmatizarism Glass, @hypglass
Introduction to Stained Glass Assembly
with William Reichle
In this 4-hour class, you will learn how to use the Tiffany method of creating stained glass art. Teaching artist William Reichle will guide you in the process of foiling, soldering technique, framing with lead and attaching O-rings. You’ll work with a pre-cut and pre-ground glass kit and have your choice of the three designs pictured, and you’ll learn techniques for cleaning and polishing your piece. We will cover safety measures while working with stained glass; the class may run a little long depending on the participants’ pace.
When registering, please select which of the three designs you would like to assemble during this class. The options are Monstera Madness, Spidey Leaf, and Snowflake.
TOTAL COST: $158
Course Fee: $110
Materials Fee: $48
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Ages 18+, 10+ with an accompanying adult
SUPPLY INFORMATION
All materials and equipment are provided.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
William Reichle is a stained glass artist, educator, and owner of Hypmatizarism Glass, based in Portland, Oregon. His work explores stained glass through a contemporary lens, combining traditional techniques with bold color, texture, and unconventional design. Since beginning to teach in 2022, William has led more than 250 stained glass workshops and taught more than 2,500 students across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest. His teaching practice focuses on making stained glass approachable and accessible while giving students hands-on experience with traditional methods and materials.
Through Hypmatizarism Glass, William creates original stained glass work, develops educational projects and kits, and partners with art centers, studios, and community organizations to introduce more people to the craft. Sharing his love of stained glass with others has become one of the greatest joys of his life
Artist website: Hypmatizarism Glass, @hypglass
Weave a Little Rush Basket
with Radha Newsom
Join basketry artist Radha Newsom for a hands-on afternoon workshop where you'll weave a beautiful little basket with native rush, Schoelenplectus acutus.
Do not be fooled by the diminutive size! This class can challenge you. The basket will be formed on a mold, which will be removed halfway through the basket. We’ll begin with a plaited start, followed by 'S' twining and then a simple (yet sophisticated) border to tie it all together.
Whether or not you have basket-weaving experience, this class is for you. Depending on your chosen pace, you can make one or two baskets during this session.
TOTAL COST: $100
Course Fee: $90
Materials Fee: $10
LEVEL: Beginner to Advanced
AGE GROUP: Ages 14+
SUPPLY INFORMATION
All materials and tools are provided.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Radha is a basket weaver who farms and wildcrafts weaving materials on Marrowstone Island. Each basket is woven with traditional techniques developed and refined by generations of artisans who have created and shared this craft. Radha has trained with Roma people in France and, most recently, with American and Irish basket weavers. She sells her work at newquistforge.com and teaches rush and willow basketry workshops locally and through the Northwest Basket Weavers Guild.
Artist websites: Marrowstone Willow, @marrrowstone_willow
Make Your Own Floor Broom
with Dan Hawkins
Here's a rare opportunity to learn how to construct a functional floor broom that is also a piece of art! We'll start the morning with a short introduction to broom-making and its history, including a foray into the Shaker culture in Maine and instructor Dan Hawkins' connection to it.
Then we'll select our fibers, and while they're in buckets soaking and softening, we'll shape our wooden handles from blanks Dan provides. While we're shaping, Dan will lead a conversation about draw knives, wood grain, and finishing.
After lunch, with the handles shaped, we'll jump into the process of adding the sweeping head using the pre-soaked sorghum. We'll finish by learning how to stitch, clamp and flatten the fiber. During that process, Dan will share insights on technique, broom size, uses and more. From this workshop, you'll walk away with at least one completed broom, along with the ability to make more of them in the future.
TOTAL COST: $205
Course Fee: $165
Materials Fee: $40
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
AGE GROUP: Adults (18+)
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.
Make Your Own Hand Broom
with Dan Hawkins
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.
TOTAL COST: $110
Course Fee: $85
Materials Fee: $25
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
AGE GROUP: Adults (18+)
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, Oregon, 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.