OPEN STUDIOS & ART WORKSHOPS

“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… we are listening!

	April to July 2026	Topic	Location
	Thursday, April 2 11:45 to 2:00	Super Beginner Watercolor Fun #1 Art success for anyone. Learn to paint flowers in a fun and simple step by step process. Supplies provided. No cost or registration.	Community Hall  7549 Guemes Island Road
	OPEN STUDIO Thursday, April 16  9:30  - 12:00 Note: no Drop In Painter 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 1 11:45 – 2:00	Super Beginner Watercolor Fun #2 Weird painting materials is the topic of the day. Painting with a plastic bag, or a credit card. Really! Perfect for someone learning to paint… and FUN.	Community Hall  7549 Guemes Island Road
	OPEN STUDIO May Schedule TBD	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 in the forest
	WORKSHOP Thursday, May 14 1:00 to 2:30 Note: no Drop In Painter 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 Thursday, June 11 11:00 – 2:00 Note: no Drop In Painter 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
	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

COMING SOON:

More OPEN STUDIO TOURS including Jennie Mimnaugh with Paradise Pottery.

More WORKSHOPS including beach art, sculpture, and card making.