Classes/Trainings/Workshops 

Cascade Park Public Library / Workshop: Fine Art Marketing 101

Apr 23 2010 - 7:00pm
Apr 23 2010 - 8:30pm

Whether you are a fine artist who loves painting, doing sculpture, photography or any type of art, this class will help you. If you’re just getting started on promoting your work or have questions about submitting to galleries and being in shows, come and join us for instruction that will save you time consuming steps and hard earned money. Discover practical ways to present yourself as a professional, creating a personalized marketing plan for little or no money while building your portfolio.


Cascade Park Public Library (part of Fort Vancouver Regional Library system)600 NE 136th AvenueVancouver, WA 98684


Northwest Encaustic / Encaustic, The Second Step

May 14 2010 - 10:00am
May 17 2010 - 6:00pm

Have you learned the basics of encaustic but want to take it further? Would you like feedback or even critiques of your current work? Are you looking to take you paintings in new directions? If you answer "yes" then this is the class for you.


Northwest Encaustic
7150 44th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136


Northwest Encaustic / Photography & Encaustics

Apr 14 2010 - 6:00pm
Apr 18 2010 - 6:00pm

Take your art to new dimensions by learning to combine the ancient art of encaustics with modern photography and printing techniques. This course will cover paper use and selection, mounting techniques and materials, encaustic pouring and painting techniques, and use of other methods such as glazing, scraping, and photocopy transfer. Proper tools and safety procedures will be discussed. Fees will cover two giclee prints as well as mounting panels.


Northwest Encaustic
7150 44th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136


Northwest Encaustic / Beginning Encaustic

May 22 2010 - 10:00am
May 23 2010 - 6:02pm

This 2-day encaustic class is suitable for students new to this exciting medium. You will be introduced to the basics of encaustic painting with demonstrations of traditional and contemporary techniques. You will explore stenciling, collage, solvent transfers, working with glue and shellac. A brief history of the medium as well as basic instruction on safety. Bring your sense of adventure and go home with some art.

Prerequisite: None
Sat & Sun, 5/22 and 5/23/10
10 am – 6 p.m.
$190.00 (10% early discount)


Northwest Encaustic
7150 44th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136


Northwest Encaustic / 8 Weeks of Wax

Apr 9 2010 - 6:00pm
May 28 2010 - 10:00pm

This eight-week encaustic class is suitable for new and experienced encaustic artists. You will be introduced to the basics of encaustic painting with demonstrations of new techniques each week. You will explore traditional encaustic techniques as well as stenciling, collage, solvent transfers, working with glue and shellac, and encaustic on paper and cloth.

Prerequisite: None
Fridays, 4/9/10 to 5/28/10
6–10 p.m.
$370.00 (10% early discount)

To register for classes, studio rental, and for a full list of available classes go to www.nwencaustic.com.


Northwest Encaustic
7150 44th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136


Northwest Encaustic / Get Your Feet Wet

Mar 31 2010 - 6:00pm
Mar 31 2010 - 9:00pm

Have you been interested in trying encaustic painting but were reluctant to commit to a full class? Well, here's your chance to sample the art of encaustic painting. This will be a one-evening class that will go over the basics of this process. You will get a quick history and demonstrations on the basics of painting with beeswax, and you will go away with a small painting

Prerequisite: None
$65.00  (10% early discount)

To register for classes, studio rental and for a full list of available classes go to www.nwencaustic.com.


Northwest Encaustic
7150 44th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98136


Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO / Open Studio Painting Classes

Apr 1 2010 - 6:05pm
Apr 30 2010 - 6:05pm

Painting Workshops geared to your project. Lively Critiques. Weekly, Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.


Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO301 W. Holly Suite M4 Bellingham, WA 98225


Phffft! Dance Company /Beyond the Threshold Dance Intensive

Jun 7 2010 - 10:00am
Jun 11 2010 - 7:00am

Presented in partnership with Cornish College of the Arts, the Dance Institute takes the international artists performing as part of Beyond the Threshold International Dance Festival and puts them in a classroom! Track One: Technique from an International Perspective -- You will experience modern and ballet classes taught by people from Switzerland, Japan, and Italy, among others. Track Two: Partnering Techniques -- You will learn about creating modern dance partnering from highly skilled contact improvisation dancers and a former Pilobolus dancer.


South Lake Union, Seattle, WA.


Tacoma Art Museum / Speaking the Language of Animals

Jun 17 2010 - 6:00pm

Is your cat or dog trying to tell you something? Come join us as we learn to talk with the animals in this free lecture courtesy of the Humane Society of Tacoma and Pierce County. Learn how to better your relationship with your pet and finally figure out what he or she has been trying to communicate. Museum admission free, registration not required.

For information contact 253-272-4258 or info@tacomaartmuseum.org.

 


Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402


Tacoma Art Museum / Come Fly With Me Kite Workshop

May 1 2010 - 1:00pm
May 1 2010 - 3:00pm

Create your own animal-inspired kite in the Yoshizuma Fish style with master kite builder Greg Kono. Cost: $35; $25 members. Cost includes one kite kit and covers museum admission for one child and one adult companion. Each additional kite kit is $10. Recommended for ages six and older. Space is limited. Advance registration required.

For information or to register contact 253-272-4258 or info@tacomaartmuseum.org.


Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402


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