$18 – $28
Tapestries were the ultimate luxury item in late medieval Europe, and two of the finest series to survive feature unicorns. Hunt of the Unicorn tapestries in the Cloisters in New York offers thrilling action, while the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries now in the Museum of the Middle Ages in Paris focus on the five senses. Presented by Art Historian, Rebecca Albiani.
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$750
Teresa Oaxaca (click here to visit her website) Oil Painting Portraiture - Painting from The Live Model June 22 - 25 $750 Skill level: all levels In this workshop Teresa will demonstrate and teach her approach to painting the humanist portrait in oils. We will be painting the live model in costume and surrounded by still life and florals. Teresa’s approach utilizes classical methods of the Baroque and nineteenth century blended with a modern understanding of color, brushwork and aesthetics.…
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Trio Rasa & the RASA 5 are pleased to announce their first chamber Music festival at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts: Chamber Music on the Rock will bring you the yummiest chamber music over two weekends… The first weekend program (June 23-24-25) is Mixed Metaphor, with the intense AND tender piano trio by Germaine Tailleferre and an ethereal trio entitled "Tibetan Tunes” by contemporary composer Chen Yi. Then Trio Rasa becomes RASA 4 for Frank Bridge’s lovely Phantasy for…
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$35
Salon Series #6 Kumihimo Braiding with Ilene Sorenson Ilene Sorenson, Instructor Date: Saturday, June 24th, 2023 (1pm – 4pm) Tuition: $35 Welcome to the Salon Series! Hosted by a couple of our local “celebrity” creatives: Zia Gipson and Ilene Sorenson. Have you ever wondered how some of our local talent choose their palette, subjects, plan, plot, and create? Now is your chance to watch up close and personal at any one of the three sessions in this fun and informal…
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$20 – $45
WICA presents our first Chamber Music on the Rock series, featuring Trio Rasa and the RASA 4/5! The first weekend program (June 24-25) is Mixed Metaphor, with the intense AND tender piano trio by Germaine Tailleferre and an ethereal trio entitled "Tibetan Tunes” by contemporary composer Chen Yi. Then Trio Rasa becomes RASA 4 for Frank Bridge’s lovely Phantasy for piano quartet, and then RASA 5 for Alexander Borodin’s lively and imaginative piano quintet. There will also be a violin/piano…
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Free
Meander Dance Collective, instructors Saturday, June 28, 2023 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Island Dance, 714 Camano Ave, Langely Ages: 8-15 In this two-hour intensive, young movers will be transformed into dance makers! We will start with a multi-genre warmup and then talk about the different elements of choreography and how to begin building a dance. Dancers will learn some basic partnering techniques and then work in small groups to collaboratively craft pieces with the help of a Meander professional. At…
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$520
Impressionistic and Abstract Photography John and Lisa Merrill, Instructors Date: Saturday, July 8th – Sunday, July 9th, 2023 (8:30am-9:30pm including optional sunsets) Tuition: $495 Registration: $25 Materials: N/A When can a blurry photo be beautiful? When you create blur intentionally by moving your camera, lens or both during a long exposure. Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) embraces the power of play, flexes creative muscles, and can result in fascinating, impressionistic images. Join travel and social impact photographers John and Lisa Merrill for…
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free to the public
Willows Orchard on Whidbey Island is thrilled to host the 2nd annual Willows Orchard Art Show! With the smashing success of the 2022 show, we will again be hosting renowned Pacific Northwest artists to showcase & sell their beautiful works of art July 8-9, 2023. Please see the URL for ongoing updates to the show. July 8-9, 2023 ~ 11am – 4pm both days 1306 Willow Pond Lane, Coupeville on Whidbey Island Plenty of parking, cold drinks, beautiful art, amazing views!…
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$350
Papermaking from Around the World #1 Jane Ingram Allen, Instructor Dates: Monday, July 10th – Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 (9am-4pm) Tuition: $325 Registration: $25 Materials: TBD In this workshop participants will learn about papermaking traditions, equipment and plants used in ten different countries (Taiwan, Japan, Nepal, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Bali Indonesia, Brazil, Tanzania and England). The instructor will share her experiences as an artist in residence in these countries where she made handmade paper from local plants to create her…
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$775
Voltron! Irene Roderick, Instructor Dates: Monday, July 10th – Friday, July 14th, 2023 (9am-4pm) Tuition: $750 Registration: $25 Materials: TBD VOLTRON!!! Defender of the Quilt World! Voltron is a strip-pieced, kaleidoscopic, fascinating quilt that finishes about 60”x72″.Come join Irene Roderick in a workshop in which we will construct 17 strip sets of varying colors and widths, cut them into triangles, construct the quilt from the center out, and then engineer them into a beautiful, complex design!
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$750
MAX GINSBURG (click here to go to his website ) Painting from Life July 13 - 16 $750 (plus model fee) Skill level: intermediate to advanced In this workshop students will paint from a live model, alla prima (direct painting). In an effort to express and reflect the character of the model, students will paint realistically, carefully observing form, and be inspired by the Old Masters. Max will give painting demonstrations and critique every student's work, daily. Painting methodology will…
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$350
Papermaking from Around the World #2 Jane Ingram Allen, Instructor Dates: Thursday, July 13th – Friday, July 14th, 2023 (9am-4pm) Tuition: $325 Registration: $25 Materials: TBD In this workshop participants will learn about papermaking traditions, equipment and plants used in ten different countries (Taiwan, Japan, Nepal, China, Thailand, the Philippines, Bali Indonesia, Brazil, Tanzania and England). The instructor will share her experiences as an artist in residence in these countries where she made handmade paper from local plants to create her…
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$935
Mad about Motif Pat Pauly, Instructor Dates: Monday, July 17th – Friday, July 21st, 2023 (9am-4pm) Tuition: $850 Registration: $25 Materials: $60 Pick a handful of strong motifs — from light and airy to big and bold – and use them to print spectacular fabric. Using thickened dyes, we will combine motifs to create whole cloth prints, or overall prints, or some to cut later and use in fiber work. You will use your graphic motif in several printing techniques from…
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$875
Exploration of Black as a Primary Color: Creating a Body of Work Orly Avineri, Instructor Dates: Thursday, July 20th – Monday, July 24rd, 2023 (9am-4pm) Tuition: $850 Registration: $25 Materials: N/A It’s when we become friends with what is feared that we find freedom and joy in the creative process of painting and collaging. Whether it’s the fear of the blank canvas, fear of drawing, or fear of painting portraits, we are all aware, that fear is our main challenge. In…
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$350
JIM LAMB (click here to go to his website) LANDSCAPE IMPRESSIONS July 22 & 23 Fee: $350 For artists at all levels Day 1 DEVELOPING COLOR HARMONY WITH A LIMITED PALETTE I will spend the first hour demonstrating techniques for consistently and confidently mixing harmonious colors using a very limited palette. This class will illustrate how many fantastic color combinations are possible without having to invest in 20 tubes of various expensive paint colors. After the demonstration, students will…
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$450
Nuno-felted Scarf or Beret Marjolaine Arsenault, Instructor Dates: Sunday, July 23rd – Monday, July 24th, 2023 (9am-4pm) Tuition: $425 Registration: $25 Materials: TBD Join Marjolaine in a 2-day class to create a nuno felt scarf you can wear different ways and closing with a button. You will also create a beret to match your scarf. During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt, a wet felting process combining silk fabric and wool roving. The felting is accomplished by…
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$800
Nuno-felted Tunic/Vest Marjolaine Arsenault, Instructor Dates: Wednesday, July 26th – Saturday, July 29th, 2023 (9am-4pm) Tuition: $775 Registration: $25 Materials: TBD Join Marjolaine in a 4-day class to create a reversible tunic. You also have the option to make a vest, using the same resist pattern. Her fascination for the limitless possibilities of making nuno felt seamless garments led her to playful creations. Clothing should be fun to wear! During this workshop you will explore the technique of nuno felt. You…
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Free – $36
Join us for the 2023 Whidbey Island Fair July 27, 28, 29 & 30 Fair Hours Thursday 9:30 am - 10:00 pm Friday - Saturday 9:30 am - 10:30 pm Sunday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm Parade Saturday, July 29th, 10 am. Parade Application Admission Single Day and Season Passes are available! Admission Day Pass Season Pass Adult (18-64) $12 $36 Military with ID $6 $18 Senior Citizen (65+) $6 $18 Junior (6-17) $6 $18 Children (under 5) FREE FREE
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$575
Sainted Love – Santos Doll Rochelle Gaukel, Instructor Date: Friday, July 28th, Sunday July 30th, 2023 (9am-4pm) Tuition: $475 Registration: $25 Materials: $75 In this course you will be sculpting a Santos doll and soldering the cage dress using the stamped hot solder technique. There are no limitations on what your doll could look like. You will be supplied with everything you need to complete your doll, but if there are bits and pieces that you have in your personal…
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$700
Bold and Uninhibited- Oil and Cold Wax Painting Serena Barton, Instructor Dates: Thursday, August 3rd to Sunday, August 6th, 2023 (9am-4pm) Tuition: $675 Registration: $25 Materials: TBD Creating abstract art with oil paint and cold wax medium is intuitive, bold, and full of discovery. Your pieces will take on lives of their own through the many layers of oil and cold wax you apply, addition of mixed media elements, and the areas you choose to scrape away. Each oil and cold…
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