ART SHARING

Guemes Island Art Initiative Presents 

ART SHARING

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

	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	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
	Thursday, July 2 11:30 – 2:00 Regular Drop In Painter date and time	Beginning Watercolor instruction along with Drop in Painters. Another session for beginning painters to experience fun free-flowing watercolor techniques perfect for a beginner. Those with personal projects attending too.	Community Hall  7549 Guemes Island Road
	WORKSHOP Tuesday, July 14 Noon to 2:00 $10 Materials Fee. Advance Registration is now open!	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. Contact Karen to register.	Community Hall  7549 Guemes Island Road
	OPEN STUDIOS Saturday, July 18 11:00 – 3:00	DAVID McKIBBEN has a passion for creating beautifully turned wooden bowls. Demos and sales will be offered. KATE LANGE-McKIBBEN shows her beautiful weavings in cotton, linen, bambu, silk and raffia.	Sawdust and Shavings Studio 7875 Shaw Street
	ART EXPERIENCE Thurs, August 6 11:30 – 3:00	Help prepare for the September 5 PIE SALE by joining in a Pie Plate Painting experience using acrylic pens… repair some or create new designs. Drop in Painters also happening at this time.	Community Hall  7549 Guemes Island Road
	OPEN STUDIO Sat. August 22 11:00 – 3:00	Learn a bit about amazing glazes, hand built and wheel thrown pottery created by JENNIE MIMNAUGH in her studio. A special chance to work with clay, watch demos and maybe purchase an item.	Paradise Pottery 5684 Paradise Lane
	Five day Workshop August 17 – 21 Noon to 3:00	ARTifacts: Eccentric Art From Unintended Sources. A directed workshop under the guidance of natural material sculptors, Bob Anderson and Daniel Ortega, to transform treasures from the beach into a final sculptural art creation.	Bob Anderson Studio 6966 Holiday Blvd.

“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