ART SHARING

Guemes Island Art Initiative Presents 

ART SHARING

 Join us for an occasional Art Studio Open House, Art Demos and Art Workshops.

	OPEN STUDIO Thursday, April 16  9:30  - 12:00 Note: No Drop In Painting at Hall today	Join LES EELKEMA at an open house in his studio. Drop by to see his tools, techniques and materials for creating paddles, straw marquetry, and metal art.	Uppa Creek Studio 5633 South Shore Road
	Thursday, May 7 11:45 – 2:00	Super Beginner Watercolor Fun #2 Weird painting materials is the topic of the day. Use a credit card for painting and not just buying… Really! Perfect for someone learning to paint… and FUN.	Community Hall  7549 Guemes Island Road
	WORKSHOP Thursday, May 21 1:00 to 2:30 Note: No Drop In Painting at Hall today	Alpaca Fleece Felting.  Come learn about the process of creating felt using natural Alpaca fleece. What is special about Alpaca? CYNTHIA HEFT introduces you to this special skill.	Bill and Cynthia’s Home 7437 Holiday Blvd.
	OPEN STUDIO Friday, May 29 11:00 to 3:00	DONNA McCORD – Sharing her love of blowing glass is her passion! Her works are beautiful art treasures and the creative process is dynamic!	Beacon Glass Center First road on the left before the Resort and tucked into the forest
	Thursday, June 4 11:30 – 2:00 Regular Drop In Painter date and time	Super Beginner Watercolor Fun #3 Another session for beginning painters to experience fun watercolor techniques incorporating a bit of Acrylic pen as well.	Community Hall  7549 Guemes Island Road
	OPEN STUDIO Thursday, June 18 11:00 – 2:00 Note: No Drop In Painting at Hall today	MARIETTA HARRIGAN – With paint brush in hand, Etta creates oil paintings of interesting people and special places.	Channel Lights Studio 7534 Holiday Blvd
	ART EXPERIENCE Saturday, June 20 11:00 – 1:00	A guided walk with DONNA McCORD, to introduce an art installation. “TELEPHONE OF THE WIND”. This special phone booth containing an unconnected, old-fashioned phone allows individuals to process grief allowing one-way conversations with deceased loved ones.	Dog Woods of Guemes 7999 West Shore Dr
	OPEN STUDIOS July Schedule TBD	DAVID McKIBBEN and KATE McKIBBEN Two studios: David offers Wood turning and sculpture while Kate is a weaver.	Sawdust and Shavings Studio 7875 Shaw Street
	WORKSHOP Tuesday, July 14 Noon to 2:00 $10 Materials Fee. Advance Registration	KAREN LAMPHERE is your guide to discover the magic of Cyanotype… harness the power of the sun to create stunning Prussian-blue camera-less photographic prints.	Community Hall  7549 Guemes Island Road
	OPEN STUDIO August Schedule TBD	Learn a bit about amazing glazes, hand built and wheel thrown pottery created by JENNIE MIMNAUGH in her studio.	Paradise Pottery 5684 Paradise Lane

“ARTIST TO ARTIST” OPEN STUDIOS: A casual session with an artist opening their studio to other island artists. Come visit to experience island art… to visit, learn, and socialize. To respond to the many requests for art sharing we have identified some OPEN STUDIO locations to help make stronger art connections

ART WORKSHOPS: We listened to you as suggestions were made about artistic opportunities to learn new skills. A few sessions are listed as part of Drop In Painters while additional topics are being pursued. Check back for details. The Island Happenings Calendar is a quick resource!  We are listening!  GIA@MyGuemes.Org