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September 17, 2019, 1:00 PM - October 15, 2019, 4:00 PM
Watercolor Methods of the Masters with Linda Okazaki2019-09-17T13:00:00Launch your fall studio practice in watercolor painting while exploring methods for success and understanding the work of contemporary and recognized masters. Develop sophistication in your interpretive abilities, compositions and handling watercolor medium based upon strong visual resources and guided techniques for adventuresome beginners and advanced painters.
Event Location200 Battery WayPort TownsendWA98368 Launch your fall studio practice in watercolor painting while exploring methods for success and understanding the work of contemporary and recognized masters. Develop sophistication in your interpretive abilities, compositions and handling watercolor medium based upon strong visual resources and guided techniques for adventuresome beginners and advanced painters.
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September 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - December 20, 2019, 5:00 PM
Foundations of Woodworking2019-09-30T09:00:00This course drills deep into the basics, beginning with a firm foundation in understanding wood as a material and incorporates introductory training in a wide range of techniques. The curriculum focuses on imparting skills through a series of projects designed to build on one another in techniques and complexity. After twelve weeks, you'll leave with an in-depth experience of hand tools; having practiced applications of joinery methods, considered choices for wood selection and worked with non-toxic materials. And you’ll understand practical planning for designing and executing woodworking projects.
Event Location200 Battery Way, Building 315Port TownsendWA98368 This course drills deep into the basics, beginning with a firm foundation in understanding wood as a material and incorporates introductory training in a wide range of techniques. The curriculum focuses on imparting skills through a series of projects designed to build on one another in techniques and complexity. After twelve weeks, you'll leave with an in-depth experience of hand tools; having practiced applications of joinery methods, considered choices for wood selection and worked with non-toxic materials. And you’ll understand practical planning for designing and executing woodworking projects.
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October 1, 2019, 6:00 PM - November 5, 2019, 8:00 PM
Illustrating Picture Books with Dana Sullivan2019-10-01T18:00:00Join Dana Sullivan, writer and/or illustrator of more than 16 picture books and graphic novels for this intensive dummy bootcamp, focusing on playful doodling, storyboarding, inside stories of the publishing world and having fun. Open to all levels of artistic training. Stick figures welcome. A perfect class for illustrators AND writers looking for a new perspective on their work.
Event Location200 Battery WayPort TownsendWA98368 Join Dana Sullivan, writer and/or illustrator of more than 16 picture books and graphic novels for this intensive dummy bootcamp, focusing on playful doodling, storyboarding, inside stories of the publishing world and having fun. Open to all levels of artistic training. Stick figures welcome. A perfect class for illustrators AND writers looking for a new perspective on their work.
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October 7, 2019, 9:00 AM - October 18, 2019, 5:00 PM
Curved Furniture2019-10-07T09:00:00During the class we’ll cover various forms of bending; steam bending, bent lamination, free form lamination with vacuum bags, and the use of coopering. We'll also explore stack lamination, and carving to create more complex three dimensional components. We’ll take you through the process from rough form to finished through the use of hand tools, small power tools and stationary tools.
Event Location200 Battery Way, Building 315Port TownsendWA98368 During the class we’ll cover various forms of bending; steam bending, bent lamination, free form lamination with vacuum bags, and the use of coopering. We'll also explore stack lamination, and carving to create more complex three dimensional components. We’ll take you through the process from rough form to finished through the use of hand tools, small power tools and stationary tools.
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October 7, 2019, 9:00 AM - October 18, 2019, 5:00 PM
Curved Furniture2019-10-07T09:00:00During the class you will cover various forms of bending; steam bending, bent lamination, free form lamination with vacuum bags, and the use of coopering. You will also explore stack lamination, and carving to create more complex three dimensional components. We’ll take you through the process from rough form to finished through the use of hand tools, small power tools and stationary tools. The focus will be to give you the confidence to be able to fully explore your ideas when you return to your shop. We encourage you to work with poplar, alder or other less precious woods so that you are not afraid to push the limits of your exploration of techniques and process.
Event Location200 Battery Way, building 304Port TownsendWA98368 During the class you will cover various forms of bending; steam bending, bent lamination, free form lamination with vacuum bags, and the use of coopering. You will also explore stack lamination, and carving to create more complex three dimensional components. We’ll take you through the process from rough form to finished through the use of hand tools, small power tools and stationary tools. The focus will be to give you the confidence to be able to fully explore your ideas when you return to your shop. We encourage you to work with poplar, alder or other less precious woods so that you are not afraid to push the limits of your exploration of techniques and process.
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October 7, 2019, 4:00 PM - October 24, 2019, 6:00 PM
Using Adobe Lightroom to Improve Your Portfolio Images with Allan Jones2019-10-07T16:00:00This class will show you how to improve the portfolio photos of your work using Adobe Lightroom, whether you are a potter, a fabric artist, a sculptor, or work in oils, acrylics, pastels, or other two-dimensional work. Discussion will cover improving the photos you take, so that you have the best images to work from and how to organize your work as you import photos into Lightroom. Prior experience with Lightroom is helpful, but not necessary. A basic level photographic experience is expected. All ages welcome.
Event Location200 Battery WayPort TownsendWA98368 This class will show you how to improve the portfolio photos of your work using Adobe Lightroom, whether you are a potter, a fabric artist, a sculptor, or work in oils, acrylics, pastels, or other two-dimensional work. Discussion will cover improving the photos you take, so that you have the best images to work from and how to organize your work as you import photos into Lightroom. Prior experience with Lightroom is helpful, but not necessary. A basic level photographic experience is expected. All ages welcome.
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October 9, 2019, 6:00 PM - November 13, 2019, 8:00 PM
Drawing Fundamentals: Level One with Nonie Gaines2019-10-09T18:00:00 You will learn basic composition, linear perspective, and observational drawing (drawing from life). The techniques you learn will provide you with a visual language to express your personal artistic vision.
Event Location200 Battery WayPort TownsendWA98368 You will learn basic composition, linear perspective, and observational drawing (drawing from life). The techniques you learn will provide you with a visual language to express your personal artistic vision.
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October 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - October 13, 2019, 5:00 PM
Hand Plane Essentials 2019-10-12T09:00:00This course teaches you to sharpen, tune and use hand planes. Hand planes are an under-utilized resource in many workshops. Working with truly sharp and well tuned planes marks the transition of a woodworker to the next level of proficiency. You can work with greater precision, greater safety and much less effort.
Event Location200 Battery Way, building 315Port TownsendWA98368 This course teaches you to sharpen, tune and use hand planes. Hand planes are an under-utilized resource in many workshops. Working with truly sharp and well tuned planes marks the transition of a woodworker to the next level of proficiency. You can work with greater precision, greater safety and much less effort.
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October 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - October 13, 2019, 5:00 PM
Hand Plane Essentials 2019-10-12T09:00:00Day one - Plane theory - how a plane works. An introduction to basic planing techniques. Sharpening a plane blade using locally available materials and commercially available jigs. Day two - Techniques for using bench planes to dimension and surface boards. Learn to thickness stock, flatten a board, joint edges, square end grain and smooth to a mirror surface.
Event Location200 Battery Way, Building 315Port TownsendWA98368 Day one - Plane theory - how a plane works. An introduction to basic planing techniques. Sharpening a plane blade using locally available materials and commercially available jigs. Day two - Techniques for using bench planes to dimension and surface boards. Learn to thickness stock, flatten a board, joint edges, square end grain and smooth to a mirror surface.
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October 12, 2019, 9:30 AM - October 13, 2019, 4:00 PM
Slow Stitching with Shelly Sazama2019-10-12T09:30:00 You will be learning slow stitching while enjoying the process of needle and thread in a community of like-minded, creative individuals. You will be learning basic hand stitches and construction techniques with indigo dyed fabrics, which are mostly vintage and repurposed pieces. Through the process, you end up making beautiful cloth pieces.
Event Location200 Battery WayPort TownsendWA98368 You will be learning slow stitching while enjoying the process of needle and thread in a community of like-minded, creative individuals. You will be learning basic hand stitches and construction techniques with indigo dyed fabrics, which are mostly vintage and repurposed pieces. Through the process, you end up making beautiful cloth pieces.
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October 13, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Brushstroke Calligraphy for the Curious Beginner with Lindsey Wayland2019-10-13T12:00:00Brushstroke calligraphy is playful and casual, which also makes it more approachable than traditional script calligraphy. Join poet calligrapher Lindsey Wayland to learn all about beginning brushstroke calligraphy. Each student will learn the basic techniques for brush lettering and the alphabet. And true to Lindsey's classes, she will teach you the foundational requirements to springboard into your authentic style.
Event Location200 Battery WayPort TownsendWA98368 Brushstroke calligraphy is playful and casual, which also makes it more approachable than traditional script calligraphy. Join poet calligrapher Lindsey Wayland to learn all about beginning brushstroke calligraphy. Each student will learn the basic techniques for brush lettering and the alphabet. And true to Lindsey's classes, she will teach you the foundational requirements to springboard into your authentic style.
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