Three Approaches to Surface
Experimental cross disciplinary investigations of surface where artists, scientists, and designers present live demonstrations and short talks exploring materials, textures, and fabrication techniques in an intimate studio setting for hands on dialogue.
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Hands on encaustic mono printing workshop exploring heated pigmented wax monotypes on paper and panels; participants layer, burnish, and transfer imagery in an intimate studio setting.

Hands on encaustic mono printing workshop exploring heated pigmented wax monotypes on paper and panels; participants layer, burnish, and transfer imagery in an intimate studio setting.
Hands on encaustic mono printing workshop exploring heated pigmented wax monotypes on paper and panels; participants layer, burnish, and transfer imagery in an intimate studio setting.

Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.

Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.
Hands on encaustic workshop exploring beeswax and damar, layered collage techniques, heated tools, and pigmented wax for textured mixed media panels. Small studio setting fosters experimentation and beginner friendly instruction.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.
Two-day hands-on encaustic painting immersion exploring molten beeswax, pigment fusing, and layered surface techniques in a well-equipped art studio; suitable for all levels and focused on material experimentation.

Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.

Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.
Layered gel plate monoprints exploring texture, serendipity, and a wabi sabi embrace of imperfection. Hands on printmaking techniques, collage and color exploration for beginners and makers at Trackside Studios.

Swirling inks and floated pigments are combed into vibrant marble patterns in a hands on beginner workshop teaching suminagashi and ebru paper marbling techniques, with materials provided for immediate practice.

Swirling inks and floated pigments are combed into vibrant marble patterns in a hands on beginner workshop teaching suminagashi and ebru paper marbling techniques, with materials provided for immediate practice.
Swirling inks and floated pigments are combed into vibrant marble patterns in a hands on beginner workshop teaching suminagashi and ebru paper marbling techniques, with materials provided for immediate practice.

Two session hands on needle felting workshop exploring forest floor textures like moss, ferns, and pine needles using wool roving and barbed needles; beginner friendly guided techniques for layered botanical sculptures.

Two session hands on needle felting workshop exploring forest floor textures like moss, ferns, and pine needles using wool roving and barbed needles; beginner friendly guided techniques for layered botanical sculptures.
Two session hands on needle felting workshop exploring forest floor textures like moss, ferns, and pine needles using wool roving and barbed needles; beginner friendly guided techniques for layered botanical sculptures.

Vibrant, experimental painting experience focused on color exploration, expressive brushwork, and intuitive composition; participants engage in guided exercises and hands on studio practice to create personal, dreamlike abstractions.

Vibrant, experimental painting experience focused on color exploration, expressive brushwork, and intuitive composition; participants engage in guided exercises and hands on studio practice to create personal, dreamlike abstractions.
Vibrant, experimental painting experience focused on color exploration, expressive brushwork, and intuitive composition; participants engage in guided exercises and hands on studio practice to create personal, dreamlike abstractions.

Six-week evening workshop blends guided rest practices, playful creative prompts, and reflective digestion to help artists move past burnout, recalibrate energy, and rekindle sustainable creative routines.

Six-week evening workshop blends guided rest practices, playful creative prompts, and reflective digestion to help artists move past burnout, recalibrate energy, and rekindle sustainable creative routines.
Six-week evening workshop blends guided rest practices, playful creative prompts, and reflective digestion to help artists move past burnout, recalibrate energy, and rekindle sustainable creative routines.

Hands-on watercolor techniques workshop with Claire Simpson Jones at Trackside Studios, focusing on brushwork, color mixing, washes, and layered glazing in a bright studio setting.

Hands-on watercolor techniques workshop with Claire Simpson Jones at Trackside Studios, focusing on brushwork, color mixing, washes, and layered glazing in a bright studio setting.
Hands-on watercolor techniques workshop with Claire Simpson Jones at Trackside Studios, focusing on brushwork, color mixing, washes, and layered glazing in a bright studio setting.

Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.

Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.
Hands-on sketchbook workshop emphasizing quick drawing exercises, page composition, and creative journaling in a studio setting; suitable for all levels with prompts and group feedback.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.

Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Hands on mixed media workshop crafting small symbolic tokens of hope through paint, collage, and found materials in an intimate studio setting; storytelling prompts guide participants to translate personal narratives into tangible keepsakes.
Handcrafted paper fishing flies are made in a guided, hands-on workshop exploring "lures for truth-telling," blending delicate paper folding and tying techniques with conceptual storytelling and participatory craft practice.
Handcrafted paper fishing flies are made in a guided, hands-on workshop exploring "lures for truth-telling," blending delicate paper folding and tying techniques with conceptual storytelling and participatory craft practice.
Handcrafted paper fishing flies are made in a guided, hands-on workshop exploring "lures for truth-telling," blending delicate paper folding and tying techniques with conceptual storytelling and participatory craft practice.

Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.

Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.
Playful mixed-media workshop focused on paint, paper, texture, and found materials to build layered, expressive abstract collages; students are encouraged to bring personal items, snacks, and relaxed, experimental energy. Class capped at 12.

Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.

Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.
Make mini art journals in a guided hands on workshop at Purple Crayon, focusing on small format layouts, color exploration, and personal creative expression in a relaxed studio setting.

Survey of contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting material mastery in painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations that blend landscape motifs, progressive themes, and tactile craftsmanship.

Survey of contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting material mastery in painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations that blend landscape motifs, progressive themes, and tactile craftsmanship.
Survey of contemporary women artists rooted in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting material mastery in painting, sculpture, and mixed media installations that blend landscape motifs, progressive themes, and tactile craftsmanship.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.

Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.
Illustrated art history lecture exploring J.M.W. Turner and John Constable as presented at Tate Britain, highlighting Romantic landscape techniques, exhibition context, and historical influences in a community arts center gallery talk.

Hands-on handbuilding workshop exploring folding and fabrication techniques in clay, led by Liz Zlot Summerfield at AVL clay studio. Participants experiment with textured, sculptural forms and functional surfaces; all skill levels welcome.

Hands-on handbuilding workshop exploring folding and fabrication techniques in clay, led by Liz Zlot Summerfield at AVL clay studio. Participants experiment with textured, sculptural forms and functional surfaces; all skill levels welcome.
Hands-on handbuilding workshop exploring folding and fabrication techniques in clay, led by Liz Zlot Summerfield at AVL clay studio. Participants experiment with textured, sculptural forms and functional surfaces; all skill levels welcome.

Conversational gallery exhibition pairing Lore Kadden Lindenfeld's innovative textiles with Naomi Lindenfeld's clay and mixed-media responses, highlighting intergenerational dialogue, material interplay, and experimental surface and form.

Conversational gallery exhibition pairing Lore Kadden Lindenfeld's innovative textiles with Naomi Lindenfeld's clay and mixed-media responses, highlighting intergenerational dialogue, material interplay, and experimental surface and form.
Conversational gallery exhibition pairing Lore Kadden Lindenfeld's innovative textiles with Naomi Lindenfeld's clay and mixed-media responses, highlighting intergenerational dialogue, material interplay, and experimental surface and form.

Textile based installations translate incarcerated women’s stories into stitched symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy in a free community oriented traveling exhibit hosted at a local church.

Textile based installations translate incarcerated women’s stories into stitched symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy in a free community oriented traveling exhibit hosted at a local church.
Textile based installations translate incarcerated women’s stories into stitched symbols of resilience, healing, empathy, and advocacy in a free community oriented traveling exhibit hosted at a local church.