We are thrilled to announce our new arts education series for veterans and military-connected individuals in the community! The Allied Arts Veterans Art Program partners with local teaching artists to offer free art classes to veterans, military members, guard, reserves, their spouses/partners and caregivers. Our mission is to provide a comfortable, creative space for our participants to discover the creative arts and explore artistic expression as a form of self-care.

Come join local artist Lori VanEtta to learn how to create an abstract painting. You can be a rank beginner or someone who wants to learn more from her years of painting experience. She will explain the differences between types of acrylic paints and useful mediums. She will introduce basic design armatures as a foundation to a successful painting. We will review color mixing and ways to keep your colors bright. You will learn several tricks for layering paint, adding texture and just having fun. All supplies will be provided. You just need to come with an open attitude and some old clothing that you can spill on without worries. Let’s play!

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As part of our Veteran Arts program, this class is made possible through grants provided by ArtsWA, The Washington State Legislature, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Make Your Own Botanical Ink with Nova-April 6th, 1-3pm 

As part of Allied Arts’ sustainability themed Recycled Art & Resource Expo, we’re hosting this class about using natural materials to create your own art materials!

Participants will learn a simple botanical ink-making method using natural materials (berries or dried flowers). They will help to make ink and learn how to change the base color with mordants and modifiers. They will then have time to create small paintings using the ink. Each participant will get a small bottle of ink to take home. Class cost is $40!

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How serious are you about selling your artwork?

Learn how to:

• Understand your market 
• Price your accomplishments
• Stay in control of your budget

Who are your partners? 

Who are your competitors?

How do you keep clients returning for more?

How do you prepare your creations and send them off into the world? 

Ellen Clark has spent her lifetime producing artwork for corporations, independent companies and as a sole proprietor in commercial art, studio painting and crew management. She majored in art and minored in business, she no longer works full time and enjoys helping others become accomplished. This class is tax deductible. 

Take this class to discover what works to make money from your imagination. For personal consultation bring a sample of your art with you.

Sign up here!

As part of our Veteran Arts program, this class is made possible through grants provided by ArtsWA, The Washington State Legislature, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We are thrilled to announce our new arts education series for veterans and military-connected individuals in the community! The Allied Arts Veterans Art Program partners with local teaching artists to offer free art classes to veterans, military members, guard, reserves, their spouses/partners and caregivers. Our mission is to provide a comfortable, creative space for our participants to discover the creative arts and explore artistic expression as a form of self-care.

During this workshop we will use journaling, collaging, and storytelling to curate narratives that express the life experience of military veterans and their families. Havilah will support participants in transforming these narratives into lyrics and ultimately songs which will be recorded and given to participants at the end of the workshop. LifeSongs serve as historical artifacts of the legacy our veterans have contributed to our society as well as the indelible imprint on our history as Americans and humans. Through the act of recounting life experiences and translating these narratives through songs, the individual is given the opportunity to view and acknowledge their life as a purposeful and exciting story of challenges, successes, hardships and joys. The family and greater community are benefited by reinforcing the memory and legacy of their family members through a modality that is emotional and artistic.

Sign up here!

As part of our Veteran Arts program, this class is made possible through grants provided by ArtsWA, The Washington State Legislature, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

It’s been said that you only have one chance to make a first impression. Often photographs of your art is all a gallery or prospective client knows about you and your work. In this workshop we’ll discuss strategies for getting the best possible images of your artwork, regardless of what equipment you have available. We will be discussing both 2D and 3D work. Sign up here!

As part of our Veteran Arts program, this class is made possible through grants provided by ArtsWA, The Washington State Legislature, and the National Endowment for the Arts.