Past Events

Stroll downtown on Saturday, February 22 and enjoy an afternoon of art, meet artists, see some artists create live and enjoy some live music while you walk, shop & dine in downtown Oak Harbor! Participating merchants:A Vintage Affair, Amaya's Bakery, Artists Lounge, Barrington's Irish Bar and Grill, Blanket Creations by Mary, Chef in the Black Bandana, Dina's Great Finds, Frida's, A Beautiful Mess, Garry Oak Gallery, Island Life, Keto Carb Crave, Lotus Tea Bar & Studio, My Sister's Closet, Natalia…

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…

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…

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, through March (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

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

Saturday March 8th Artist Ivy Breen will be at the gallery between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm demonstrating pastels and the techniques she uses to create her work. Artist Timothy Haslet will be at the gallery 10:00 am and 3:00 pm demonstrating oil painting and his use of neon paints. Sunday March 9th Judy Bishop will be demonstrating watercolors from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. Pamela Good will be at the gallery from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm demonstrating her techniques…

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)

Skill level: intermediate/advanced This workshop will help students to develop the mind and skill set required to make compelling paintings from observation without manipulating or setting up the subject.   We will work through the process of making a painting using the spaces of the studio building and nearby cityscape as our subject.   The major topics of the course will be simplifying overwhelming complexity, creating space through drawing and color, creating a sense of light through color/value interpretation and…

Whidbey Island Music Portal (WIMP) presents: Silent Disco third Friday of each month Friday March 21, 6-9pm Friday April 18, 6-9pm Friday May 16, 6-9pm at Bayview Community Hall, 5642 Bayview Rd Langley Enjoy three channels of music by local DJs or dancers. Skaters welcome. Family-friendly - all ages welcome, by donation

Check our Facebook page for cancelations. This is an All-Levels class. https://www.facebook.com/meanderdance/

 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…

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

This 6-week course will be an opportunity to hone your wheel throwing skills and find new ways to alter and finish your thrown pots. Choose to tackle one of two projects: 1. Make a matching set 2. Make large serving pieces Fridays from 6-8:30pm Class Dates- March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 25 One bag of clay is included with tuition.