Coming Soon: The 2024 Summer Art Series – 07/31/2024
Beat the Heat at the Wenatchee Valley Museum
Wenatchee, Wash. – (July 26, 2024) The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center is partnering with NCW Arts Alliance to bring you a brand new collaborative workshop series featuring regional artists and educators.
Try your hand at a variety of creative mediums this summer, delving into the art of Japanese calligraphy, paper crafting, and painting. These courses are for ages 16+ and are great for all skill levels – beginners welcome!
Our list of workshops includes the following:
Pet Portraits Workshop
Pet portrait made by instructor Sunny Hemphill
Saturday, August 10, 1-3 PM
Paint your furry companion alongside the multi-talented Sunny Hemphill in this beginner-friendly class.
Students will use an easy paint scraping technique and paint markers to create a colorful portrait of your pet. This will be a fun and relaxing project for beginners and more experienced artists alike!
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
Saturday, August 17, 1-3 PM
Learn the art of Shodo 書道, or Japanese calligraphy, with Wenatchee Valley College professor Junko Bailey. Bailey has been working with sumi ink since the age of 6, eventually obtaining her second-degree master’s certification in Japanese calligraphy. Through this workshop, students will explore fundamental brush techniques and gain appreciation for the aesthetic and traditions of Shodo.
WVC professor Junko Bailey demonstrating Shodo at Wenatchee Valley College.
Cardmaking and Papercraft Art Workshop
Saturday, August 24, 1-3 PM
Play with paper alongside Cashmere-based artist Rhia Foster! Explore the textures and images you can create layering paper and color. Learn to transfer images onto plexiglass for original 3D cards and ornaments. Create original cards to keep and gift – no drawing or writing experience needed. This class is hands-on and a great way to relieve stress and create unique works of art without pressure.
Cardmaking instructor Rhia Foster
Painting with Stencils Workshop
Saturday, August 31, 1-3 PM
Learn to paint with stencils with Wenatchee-based artist Lindsay Breidenthal. This beginner-friendly technique can add depth and complexity to paintings. Students will leave class with small, practical art pieces to take home or gift, including bookmarks and postcards featuring their original art.
Lindsay Breidenthal painting Coyote’s Corner
Lindsay Breidenthal “Chasing Shadows Pattern” currently at the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.
Patrons registering for 3 or more classes are eligible for a 10% discount. Those interested in registering for these workshops can go here, or call our front desk at (509)-888-6240. Follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for upcoming events and updates.
The 2024 Summer Art Workshop series is sponsored by the Wenatchee Arts Consortium.
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About the Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center’s mission is to gather, engage, and educate people to celebrate and preserve the history, arts, sciences, and rich diversity of our region. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates with the support of the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. Visit the Museum’s website at wenatcheevalleymuseum.org.
We are a 501c-3 non-profit dedicated to establishing and maintaining a regional infrastructure that connects artists of all stripes to each other and to the communities of North Central Washington.
We work to heighten awareness around Arts events and initiatives; support working artists; increase access to arts education and opportunities; and, in the process, strengthen the regional economy and enhance public wellness on behalf of all who call North Central Washington home.
