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07/26/2016
Last minute shout out! You can still join us for this rare hands-on workshop on Alternative Photographic Processes!
http://orcasartstudios.com/classes-workshops/travis-pugh-alternative-photographic-processes/
Workshop by Travis Pugh: Alternative Photographic Processes | Orcas Art Studios
06/10/2016
Unique, one of a kind workshops with guest artist from Colorado, Travis Pugh! He will be teaching two workshops in July:
http://orcasartstudios.com/classes-workshops/travis-pugh-alternative-photographic-processes/
and
http://orcasartstudios.com/classes-workshops/travis-pugh-contact-printing/
09/27/2015
09/26/2015
Only two spots left in our next workshop with Barbara Noonan! Email to register: [email protected]. For more info: http://orcasartstudios.com/classes-workshops/barbara-noonan-still-life-interpretations/
Workshop by Barbara Noonan: Interpretations of Still Life Objects in Pastel | Orcas Art Studios This workshop explores the simplifications of still life objects. Abstraction is frequently the result with a toe in reality. If you are willing to leave your comfort zone, this is a good way to dip into the process.
05/20/2015
Cardboard Camp Again! May 30-31. Register here: http://orcasartstudios.com/classes-workshops/brook-meinhardt-cardboard-camp/
Workshop by Brook Meinhardt: Cardboard Camp | Orcas Art Studios Cardboard Camp for Grown Ups: Ordinary Material – Extraordinary Versatility. The wide world of corrugated cardboard will be our playground! If you are secretly jealous of kids doing all the fun art projects and wish to be that kid again – this workshop is for you!
03/19/2015
Knives (X-actos), Guns (glue guns) & Cardboard. Sing up for our 2 day "Cardboard Camp" for grown ups! March 28 & 29. ALL materials provided! Don't miss the fun! http://orcasartstudios.com/classes-workshops/brook-meinhardt-cardboard-camp/
03/09/2015
Incredibly talented and bold Brook Meinhardt will be teaching this fun workshop! For more info and to register go to: http://orcasartstudios.com/classes-workshops/brook-meinhardt-cardboard-camp
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02/23/2015
Orcas Island BirdFest celebrates Birds, Arts & Science in the San Juan Islands! This year there will be art show and sale! You can submit your work here: http://www.juriedartservices.com/index.php?content=event_info&event_id=918
Juried Art Services Orcas Island BirdFest celebrates Birds, Arts & Science in the San Juan Islands. The Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce hosts BirdFest and will be held in Eastsound, Washington April 30th – May 3rd, 2015. A major part of the festival is the juried art show and sale, All Things Birds and Beautiful, held…
10/30/2014
For those of you who missed Mitchell Albala's Notan workshop last month, here is a great video presentation of the subject.
Video: Notan – Exploring Shape and Composition A brief introduction to notan, a powerful type of study that explores the underlying foundation of a composition
10/24/2014
Just a few spots left in our upcoming workshop with an incredibly inspiring and fun teacher Barbara Noonan! She will be teaching "Interpretive Landscapes". Don't miss this opportunity to explore your creativity and go beyond your comfort zone with an encouraging support from Barb. You will be laughing too! Register today: http://orcasartstudios.com/classes-workshops/barbara-noonan-interpretive-landscapes/
"Quilted", pastel on paper by Barbara Noonan.
09/23/2014
This will be a great event and opportunity to purchase some smaller pieces of work by Gage (and Orcas Art Studios) teaching artists Mitch Albala and Terry Furchgott. Also featured is Gage teaching artist Barbara Fugate, known for her very loose, gestural drawings and paintings of nudes, animals and landscapes.
09/12/2014
Great chance to catch the shape-master in action! Mitch Albala returns to Orcas Island Oct 4&5 to teach his famous Notan workshop. Suitable for all graphic artists, illustrators, photographers and painters alike. Check it out!