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Washington State Teaching Artist Training Lab Opportunities

Washington State Teaching Artist Training Lab (or TATLab for short) has shared a schedule of exciting upcoming events, including a virtual Community of Practice peer group on Wednesday, March 4 from 6:00-7:00p.m.

Other upcoming events (and sign-up links) include:

Community of Practice virtual sessions on Friday, May 8 from 3:00-4:00p.m. & Wednesday, July 22 from 5:30-6:30p.m.
The Business of Being a Teaching Artist on June 10 from 4-6:30p.m. (registration opens soon)

Attendees can expect to exchange feedback with fellow teaching artists during the Community of Practice meetings, and to expand your business knowledge in the The Business of Being a Teaching Artist meeting.

By AAWC|2026-02-27T13:48:03-08:00February 27th, 2026|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: Art As Business, arts education, workshop|

Allied Arts Hosts an Art Workshop for Western Wednesday First Night Out

1213 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, Washington – On September 24th, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 1213 Cornwall Ave, Downtown Bellingham, WA Allied Arts of Whatcom County will host a guided art workshop where students and community members create junk journals out of upcycled materials and second-hand art supplies. Lovingly termed “junk journals,” these sentimental and sustainable projects are the perfect way to start out the new school year. Junk journals are creative journals filled with unique ephemera and memorabilia from life: scraps of the past, markers of the present, and dreams for the future. Come make friends and start an ongoing project to bring with you through the new academic year! All art supplies and journals are provided, but participants are encouraged to bring personal memorabilia such as ticket stubs, photos, and stamps. Participants may pay by donation on a sliding scale of $2-25.

Contact: Lily St. Amant, info@alliedarts.org, 360-676-8548

By AAWC|2025-09-16T12:44:37-07:00September 16th, 2025|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art class, art classes, community event, workshop|

BellinghamArt Winter Workshops for Kids

Join BellinghamArt’s kids winter workshops in which students will create a beautiful artistic holiday gift. The day-long workshops will take place on Dec 10, 11, 17, 18, and 19. Warm cinnamon bread, popcorn, and hot cocoa will be provided as snacks! For more information, or to sign up, go to the BellinghamArts website here.

By AAWC|2024-11-21T15:36:55-08:00November 21st, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: art classes, class, kids art, workshop, youth art|

Lions Camp Horizon

SHARE YOUR TALENT WITH LIONS CAMP HORIZON!

Lions Camp Horizon is a summer camp for teens and adults with disabilities. We are looking for artists, performers, storytellers, and other talented
individuals to volunteer some time to share your skills with our campers! You can teach a class, perform, or just come have some fun! We have 5 camp sessions throughout July and August. We would love to have guests come volunteer their time during any of our sessions!

Contact them for more details by emailing: progmgr@lionscamphorizon.org or calling 360-571-0531

By AAWC|2024-07-03T16:42:14-07:00July 3rd, 2024|Categories: Art News 360|Tags: call to artists, Event, events, kids art, workshop|

Summer Camps & Notebook Exchange at Gabriel’s Art Kids

Gabriel’s Art Kids is excited to invite you and your family to participate in this unique creative endeavor. Their Summer Notebook Exchange is designed to bring families together through art, providing a platform for collaborative and individual creativity.

Here’s how it works:
Sign Up (May 20th – June 7th): Complete the registration form. Enter your family name, address, and preferred weeks to receive the notebook. Pay an $8 registration fee to cover the cost of the notebook and shipping.

Receive a Notebook (June 17th – August 21st): Each registered family will receive a notebook for one week. During your week, each member of your family is encouraged to fill in the pages with whatever inspires you (drawings, paintings, poems, or even photographs!)

Pass It On: At the end of your week, return the notebook to Gabriel’s Art Kids at 2215 D St, Bellingham WA 98225 by the following Wednesday. The notebook will then be mailed to the next family.

Gallery Show (September 20th or 27th): Your participation entitles you to attend a special gallery show in September, where they will display the notebooks to celebrate the wonderful art created by all participating families.

They will also select pieces from the notebook and create salable prints from the art to fund their scholarships.

To sign up go to https://www.gabrielsartkids.com/notebook.html

Summer is peeking around the corner!

Are you ready for a season filled with creativity and joy? Discover our summer camps at Gabriel’s Art Kids and the Robert Williams School of Arts and Sciences.

We offer eight individual weeks of art-filled adventures, each with a unique and exciting theme designed to inspire young minds from preschool to elementary.

Learn more about our fun offerings and register today to make this summer truly unforgettable! Visit gabrielsartkids.com for all the details!

An exciting ceramics camp at their studio in Ferndale!

Students will learn the ins and outs of working with clay, honing their skills and techniques with this versatile medium. They’ll explore various clay tools, firing methods, and more.

Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity and creative freedom to work on hand-building or wheel-throwing projects. They’ll deepen their understanding of function versus form and will be encouraged to think outside the box as they develop both fine and gross motor skills.
Visit gabrielsartkids.com for all the details!

By AAWC|2024-06-12T15:55:02-07:00June 12th, 2024|Categories: Art News 360, classes, community news|Tags: Bellingham, class, workshop, youth art|

Embroidery Painting a Sunset Sky (Parent & Me Art Workshop) In June

Embroidery Painting a Sunset Sky (Parent & Me Art Workshop) in June!

1-Day Workshop: Embroidery Painting a Sunset Sky with Trees Workshop with Ms. Rachel Simpson, Saturday, June 15^th, 12:30pm – 3:00 pm in the Allied Arts Thrift Store.

Ages: Children 6 and up, accompanied by an Adult, (or can be for two Adults)
Children and their parents are encouraged to join!

Register: Registration fee is $60 per Pair of Students (1 Adult + 1 Child)

Painting Embroidery Skies with Ms. Rachel Simpson – Let’s use Paint and Textiles to make a picture of an evening or sunset sky with trees! We’ll enjoy painting a sky like a sunset on fabric in an embroidery hoop, then we’ll sew stars, & a silhouette of trees using a needle and embroidery thread (young kids can have help with their parents to do this step). You can take home your finished Art that’ll be in a square of cotton fabric, to frame or display in your own hoop to hang! All art supplies will be provided. Just come ready with a smile, and Dress for Mess!

Sign up here!

By AAWC|2024-05-09T11:56:45-07:00May 7th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, classes, community news|Tags: Art As Business, Bellingham, class, Event, Vet Arts, workshop|

Veterans Art Program: Songwriting with Havilah Rand

June 1st and 2nd, 9am-12pm

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.

By AAWC|2024-05-05T16:46:12-07:00May 5th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, classes, community news|Tags: Bellingham, class, Event, Vet Arts, workshop|

Veterans Art Program: Stone Carving with Jackie Bresadola

June 3rd, 10th, and 17th, 5:30-8:30pm

Explore the ancient art of stone carving using traditional hand tools in this sculpting workshop with local teaching artist Jacquie Bresadola. You'll learn the history of stone carving throughout the ages, basic geology, stone properties, proper tool usage and finishing techniques. We'll also touch upon safety in the studio and stone and tool sourcing. Come as you are; no previous art or stone carving experience is necessary. All materials and tools will be provided.

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.

By AAWC|2024-05-05T16:47:09-07:00May 5th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, classes, community news|Tags: Bellingham, class, Event, Vet Arts, workshop|

Veterans Art Program: Acrylic Painting with Lori VanEtta April 13th, 20th, and 27th 1-4

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!

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.

By AAWC|2024-04-10T12:42:40-07:00April 10th, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, classes, community news|Tags: Art As Business, Bellingham, class, Event, Vet Arts, workshop|

Botanical Ink Making with Nova

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!

To sign up click here!

By AAWC|2024-04-04T15:24:44-07:00April 2nd, 2024|Categories: AAWC Blog, Art News 360, classes, community news|Tags: Art As Business, Bellingham, class, Event, Vet Arts, workshop|