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Ordinary Miracles, Kelly was introduced to pen and ink as a teenager, and this technique has been a constant in her life ever since. Pointillism is probably her favorite. So many dots, so little time! These drawings happen at any time, and she pours her soul into these incredibly detailed ink drawings. People are always remarking about the patience that they must take, and she usually responds with, "oh, there are wars and battles in each and every one". Kelly…

February brings a profusion of color, pattern and story to Museo. Introducing Lauren Boilini and Amanda Blake and welcoming Christie West and Keke Cribbs. These PNW artists create rich narrative works, bringing to life their subject matter with vibrant color palettes and elaborate patterns. Each artist tells their own beautiful story; shown together it’s an evocative tale. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we will also be featuring the beautiful jewelry of local artist Denise Barr. Denise’s finely crafted one-of-a-kind…

  Opening Reception Saturday, February 1 from 5-7 during Langley’s First Saturday Art Walk. The gallery will be showing a variety of outstanding pieces from our world-class gallery artists. Included are works by painters Alfredo Arreguín, Anne Belov, Peggy Woods, Craig Kosak, Rob Schouten, Brian Maheiu, Carolyn Doe, Cary Loopuyt Jurriaans, Timothy Haslet, and Teresa Saia. You will also find sculptures by Georgia Gerber, Dan Freeman, Jeff Day, Sharon Spencer and Lloyd Whannell, handblown glass by Dale Reiger, Dan &…

Whidbey Art Gallery will be featuring our members in a group show called "RED" which will be up the month of February Lots of new artwork with members working in RED featured for February. It is fun to explore these new ideas, and work outside your "normal" box once in a while. We sure hope you will join us!

Artworks featured artists for February are glass artist, Morgan Bell and oil/encaustics/mosaic artist, Christine Crowell. Morgan Bell has been creating art glass for over 20 years, specializing in vessels, sculptures, wall hangings, garden art, and jewelry. She views glass as a medium that embodies ephemerality and solidity, reflecting the spirit's emotional expression. Her latest glass wall sculpture, Heart and Soul Nebula, is a deeply inspired piece. She explains: “The Heart and Soul Nebula is a vast star-forming region in the constellation Cassiopeia, approximately 7500…

Mondays, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 Cost: $60) for the class. (If you are unable to pay $60, please pay as you are able.) Your payments ensure the future of Create Space. (there will be a $10 materials fee for this class, payable to Jackie at the first session) The magic of collage is that it is not only fun, but informative and surprising. In this class, Jackie will be sharing her love and skill in working with beautiful…

This class is for people who have had some experience in watercolor painting and want to improve. In this class you will learn composition tips, how light and shadow add drama, and warm/cool color schemes to make your work dance. Also brush work and watercolor mark making will be explored. Each week, watercolor painter Ellen Santoni will offer one or two techniques with practice activities. This way you can grow your repertoire of skills and increase your joy in the…

Tuesdays, 3 - 5 PM January 28, February 4, 11 & 26 Suggested donation: $40 Please donate the entire $40 before the first class (by credit card at the donate button on our website: createspacelangley.org) or by check made out to WIAC (Whidbey Island Arts Council) or cash. Put checks and cash in the donation jar in our classroom. Please donate the entire amount even if you are going to miss a class. We have limited spaces. If you can't…

Suggested donation: $40 for the 4-week class You can donate the entire $40 before the first class (by credit card at the donate button on createspacelangley.org) or by check or cash at the first class in the donation jar in your classroom. Make checks out to WIAC (Whidbey Island Arts Council) If you can't afford $40, please give as you are able. Your donations ensure the future of Create Space. Do you have some basic experience playing ukulele and want…

Get your hands dirty and unleash your inner artist as you learn the pottery wheel with instructor Jordan Jones! We'll cover all the basics- wedging, centering, throwing, trimming and glazing. Beginners welcome.   Wednesdays from 6-8:30pm Session 1- January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12 ($330) Session 2- February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 ($330) One bag of clay is included with tuition

Fridays, February 7, 14, 21 & 28 1:00 – 3:00 PM Suggested donation is $40 for the 4-class series. To pay by credit card, you can click ‘Add to Cart’ on the registration page or use the ‘Donate’ button on our website. Or you can put cash or a check made out to WIAC (Whidbey Island Arts Council) in the payment jar in our classroom. If you are unable to afford the full fee, please pay as you are able.…

Instructor: Kristine O’Kelly, BSW, LMT Assistant Instructor: Jordan Jones Age: Adults, 18+ Cost: by donation Location: Soundview Center, 432 3rd Street Langley  Join us as we explore individual and personal relationships with sounds, tones and instruments, utilizing heartful listening, exploratory movements, journaling and collage to begin to uncover our own inner songs. Students should wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement and sitting or lying down. Max class size: 10 students Registration Deadline: Saturday, February 22nd Cancellation/No-show Policy: If you must cancel, please give us one…

What makes art timeless? Is it its ability to engage the entire spectrum of our emotions, or its power to meet us where we are and change us for the better? Like the works of Shakespeare, the music of Heinrich Biber is both earthy and sublime, tuneful and transcendent. It aspires to the sacred yet is not afraid to dance in the pub, and is ablaze with virtuosity and innovation. Leave the world behind and journey with baroque violinist Tekla…

Empower through Burlesque Come get playful and sexy at this class! Dancers of all ability levels are welcome. Bring a friend for a discount! First Friday of each month, November through March (Nov 1st, Dec 6th, Jan 3rd, Feb 7th, Mar 7th) Suggested donation of $20 per individual, per class, or $30 per class for you and a friend. Classes held at Island Dance  | 714 Camano Ave, Langley Questions: meanderdancecollective@gmail.com

This workshop includes two days of clay work in the studio, where you'll create pieces of your very own. After the initial bisque firing of your work we will have a fun, full day to prepare and fire your pieces. March 11- 1:00-4:00 (Making day at WCC) March 12- 1:00-4:00 (Making day at WCC) March 19- 1:00-3:00 (Surface treatments at WCC) March 26- 9:30-4:00 (Firing at location nearby) March 27- Morning (The big reveal)

 one-hour workshop for children Instructor: Kristine O’Kelly, BSW, LMT Assistant Instructor: Jordan Jones ​Ages: 4-10 Cost: FREE (donations appreciated) Music and song can assist us to express complicated emotions in vast and exciting ways. Join us as we explore how different ways of singing and movement can help us express our emotions in a constructive fashion and learn how to safely dance and sing to express even challenging emotions through music and song! Students should wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement and expressive dancing…

 a one-hour clay workshop for kids Instructor: Jordan Jones Assistant Instructor: Kristine O’Kelly Age: 6-16 Cost: FREE (donations appreciated) Location: Whidbey Clay Center - 1664 E Main Street, Freeland ​Supervision: Parent/Guardian must remain on-site during the workshop In this beginner-friendly clay class, we will construct cups out of slabs of clay and decorate them with stamps and sculpted creations. We will learn basic hand building techniques to make our pieces. Each student will be able to create at least one cup, which we…