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Celebrate local creative spirit at the Fairhaven Fourth Friday Art Walk. Every fourth Friday of each month, except December, merchants throughout Fairhaven Village open their doors to share the artwork of emerging and established artists.
Come to the Fairhaven Fourth Friday Art Walk to meet the artists, see demonstrations, partake in refreshments, and enjoy entertainment. Each month features new exciting artists.
Cut It Out! Exploring Collage and Mixed Media
1 Day
Class Date: Wednesday, July 28 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Jill Roderick
Designed with beginners in mind, your child will learn what a collage is, explore creative collage ideas, and apply basic collage techniques to complete a fun and unique piece of art at their level. We’ll use a variety of papers and other “fun junk” to create an animal collage of the student’s choice. We’ll look at a few famous artists who have used mixed media collage and evaluate what makes artwork exciting and successful. This workshop allows lots of creative freedom, along with skills needed to begin an artistic journey into self-expression, reflection, and creative “outside the box” thinking!
AGES:
Kids 6 – 10
CLASS FEES:
$25.00
CLASS SIZE:
Maximum 10 students.
MATERIALS:
No fee, materials included with class price.
PROTOCOLS:
Masks are required for all participants and instructors.
Contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director
Company: Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Phone: 360-676-8548 ex 102
Fax: 360-650-9317, E-Mail: info@alliedarts.org, Web: www.alliedarts.org
May 6, 2022 – 5pm to 8pm
We welcome all to stroll through downtown Bellingham and delight in the works of the younger art community! On Friday, May 6 Whatcom County students will proudly display their works of art during the 22nd annual Children’s Art Walk presented by Allied Arts of Whatcom County. On this night there will be a number of activities for kids and adults, music, and more to celebrate the arts in schools. Art will stay on display through the first two weeks in May in honor of the statewide Arts Education Month. Please visit for more information.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
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Contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director
Company: Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Phone: 360-676-8548
Fax: 360-650-9317, E-Mail: info@alliedarts.org, Web: www.alliedarts.org
Allied Arts: Kaleidoscope of Color
June 3-25, 2022, 11:00-4:00 pm
Art walk and Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 2022, 6:00-9:00 pm
Allied Arts of Whatcom County invites you to our Kaleidoscope of Color exhibit. This show, featuring the works of Melissa Morales-Rush, Taj Williams, Lori VanEtta, and Karen Hanrahan, sweeps the viewer into an exploration of scintillating and varied colors and shapes.
Karen Hanrahan’s photography is narrative and described as organic and intimate.
Lori VanEtta creates acrylic abstract impressionistic paintings that expose the fantastic in familiar and everyday scenes
Melissa Morales-Rush’s work is a range of abstract, fantastical, surreal and impressionist imagery using a combination of mixed media, digital media, traditional painting, and fluid art techniques- including paint pouring and Ebru.
Taj Williams is a master of spray paint, using graffiti style and bright color to make his visually arresting work.
As a special guest for our opening reception on June 3rd, we’ll be graced with the presence of Rachel Carter performing middle eastern dances for your musical pleasure! To learn more about Rachel Carter’s dancing repertoire, visit her Facebook page at: https://www.rachelbellydances.com
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, proceeds from sales go to support the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director at 676-8548 x107 or kelly@alliedarts.org.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director
Company: Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Phone: 360-676-8548
Fax: 360-650-9317, E-Mail: info@alliedarts.org, Web: www.alliedarts.org
Allied Arts: Kaleidoscope of Color
June 3-25, 2022, 11:00-4:00 pm
Art walk and Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 2022, 6:00-9:00 pm
Allied Arts of Whatcom County invites you to our Kaleidoscope of Color exhibit. This show, featuring the works of Melissa Morales-Rush, Taj Williams, Lori VanEtta, and Karen Hanrahan, sweeps the viewer into an exploration of scintillating and varied colors and shapes.
Karen Hanrahan’s photography is narrative and described as organic and intimate.
Lori VanEtta creates acrylic abstract impressionistic paintings that expose the fantastic in familiar and everyday scenes
Melissa Morales-Rush’s work is a range of abstract, fantastical, surreal and impressionist imagery using a combination of mixed media, digital media, traditional painting, and fluid art techniques- including paint pouring and Ebru.
Taj Williams is a master of spray paint, using graffiti style and bright color to make his visually arresting work.
As a special guest for our opening reception on June 3rd, we’ll be graced with the presence of Rachel Carter performing middle eastern dances for your musical pleasure! To learn more about Rachel Carter’s dancing repertoire, visit her Facebook page at: https://www.rachelbellydances.com
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, proceeds from sales go to support the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director at 676-8548 x107 or kelly@alliedarts.org.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director
Company: Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Phone: 360-676-8548
Fax: 360-650-9317, E-Mail: info@alliedarts.org, Web: www.alliedarts.org
Allied Arts: Kaleidoscope of Color
June 3-25, 2022, 11:00-4:00 pm
Art walk and Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 2022, 6:00-9:00 pm
Allied Arts of Whatcom County invites you to our Kaleidoscope of Color exhibit. This show, featuring the works of Melissa Morales-Rush, Taj Williams, Lori VanEtta, and Karen Hanrahan, sweeps the viewer into an exploration of scintillating and varied colors and shapes.
Karen Hanrahan’s photography is narrative and described as organic and intimate.
Lori VanEtta creates acrylic abstract impressionistic paintings that expose the fantastic in familiar and everyday scenes
Melissa Morales-Rush’s work is a range of abstract, fantastical, surreal and impressionist imagery using a combination of mixed media, digital media, traditional painting, and fluid art techniques- including paint pouring and Ebru.
Taj Williams is a master of spray paint, using graffiti style and bright color to make his visually arresting work.
As a special guest for our opening reception on June 3rd, we’ll be graced with the presence of Rachel Carter performing middle eastern dances for your musical pleasure! To learn more about Rachel Carter’s dancing repertoire, visit her Facebook page at: https://www.rachelbellydances.com
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, proceeds from sales go to support the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director at 676-8548 x107 or kelly@alliedarts.org.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director
Company: Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Phone: 360-676-8548
Fax: 360-650-9317, E-Mail: info@alliedarts.org, Web: www.alliedarts.org
Allied Arts: Kaleidoscope of Color
June 3-25, 2022, 11:00-4:00 pm
Art walk and Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 2022, 6:00-9:00 pm
Allied Arts of Whatcom County invites you to our Kaleidoscope of Color exhibit. This show, featuring the works of Melissa Morales-Rush, Taj Williams, Lori VanEtta, and Karen Hanrahan, sweeps the viewer into an exploration of scintillating and varied colors and shapes.
Karen Hanrahan’s photography is narrative and described as organic and intimate.
Lori VanEtta creates acrylic abstract impressionistic paintings that expose the fantastic in familiar and everyday scenes
Melissa Morales-Rush’s work is a range of abstract, fantastical, surreal and impressionist imagery using a combination of mixed media, digital media, traditional painting, and fluid art techniques- including paint pouring and Ebru.
Taj Williams is a master of spray paint, using graffiti style and bright color to make his visually arresting work.
As a special guest for our opening reception on June 3rd, we’ll be graced with the presence of Rachel Carter performing middle eastern dances for your musical pleasure! To learn more about Rachel Carter’s dancing repertoire, visit her Facebook page at: https://www.rachelbellydances.com
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, proceeds from sales go to support the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director at 676-8548 x107 or kelly@alliedarts.org.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director
Company: Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Phone: 360-676-8548
Fax: 360-650-9317, E-Mail: info@alliedarts.org, Web: www.alliedarts.org
Allied Arts: Kaleidoscope of Color
June 3-25, 2022, 11:00-4:00 pm
Art walk and Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 2022, 6:00-9:00 pm
Allied Arts of Whatcom County invites you to our Kaleidoscope of Color exhibit. This show, featuring the works of Melissa Morales-Rush, Taj Williams, Lori VanEtta, and Karen Hanrahan, sweeps the viewer into an exploration of scintillating and varied colors and shapes.
Karen Hanrahan’s photography is narrative and described as organic and intimate.
Lori VanEtta creates acrylic abstract impressionistic paintings that expose the fantastic in familiar and everyday scenes
Melissa Morales-Rush’s work is a range of abstract, fantastical, surreal and impressionist imagery using a combination of mixed media, digital media, traditional painting, and fluid art techniques- including paint pouring and Ebru.
Taj Williams is a master of spray paint, using graffiti style and bright color to make his visually arresting work.
As a special guest for our opening reception on June 3rd, we’ll be graced with the presence of Rachel Carter performing middle eastern dances for your musical pleasure! To learn more about Rachel Carter’s dancing repertoire, visit her Facebook page at: https://www.rachelbellydances.com
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, proceeds from sales go to support the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director at 676-8548 x107 or kelly@alliedarts.org.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director
Company: Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Phone: 360-676-8548
Fax: 360-650-9317, E-Mail: info@alliedarts.org, Web: www.alliedarts.org
Allied Arts: Kaleidoscope of Color
June 3-25, 2022, 11:00-4:00 pm
Art walk and Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 2022, 6:00-9:00 pm
Allied Arts of Whatcom County invites you to our Kaleidoscope of Color exhibit. This show, featuring the works of Melissa Morales-Rush, Taj Williams, Lori VanEtta, and Karen Hanrahan, sweeps the viewer into an exploration of scintillating and varied colors and shapes.
Karen Hanrahan’s photography is narrative and described as organic and intimate.
Lori VanEtta creates acrylic abstract impressionistic paintings that expose the fantastic in familiar and everyday scenes
Melissa Morales-Rush’s work is a range of abstract, fantastical, surreal and impressionist imagery using a combination of mixed media, digital media, traditional painting, and fluid art techniques- including paint pouring and Ebru.
Taj Williams is a master of spray paint, using graffiti style and bright color to make his visually arresting work.
As a special guest for our opening reception on June 3rd, we’ll be graced with the presence of Rachel Carter performing middle eastern dances for your musical pleasure! To learn more about Rachel Carter’s dancing repertoire, visit her Facebook page at: https://www.rachelbellydances.com
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, proceeds from sales go to support the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director at 676-8548 x107 or kelly@alliedarts.org.
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director
Company: Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Phone: 360-676-8548
Fax: 360-650-9317, E-Mail: info@alliedarts.org, Web: www.alliedarts.org
Allied Arts: Kaleidoscope of Color
June 3-25, 2022, 11:00-4:00 pm
Art walk and Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 2022, 6:00-9:00 pm
Allied Arts of Whatcom County invites you to our Kaleidoscope of Color exhibit. This show, featuring the works of Melissa Morales-Rush, Taj Williams, Lori VanEtta, and Karen Hanrahan, sweeps the viewer into an exploration of scintillating and varied colors and shapes.
Karen Hanrahan’s photography is narrative and described as organic and intimate.
Lori VanEtta creates acrylic abstract impressionistic paintings that expose the fantastic in familiar and everyday scenes
Melissa Morales-Rush’s work is a range of abstract, fantastical, surreal and impressionist imagery using a combination of mixed media, digital media, traditional painting, and fluid art techniques- including paint pouring and Ebru.
Taj Williams is a master of spray paint, using graffiti style and bright color to make his visually arresting work.
As a special guest for our opening reception on June 3rd, we’ll be graced with the presence of Rachel Carter performing middle eastern dances for your musical pleasure! To learn more about Rachel Carter’s dancing repertoire, visit her Facebook page at: https://www.rachelbellydances.com
Allied Arts is a non-profit gallery, proceeds from sales go to support the arts in our community.
For more information visit www.alliedarts.org or contact: Kelly Hart – Executive Director at 676-8548 x107 or kelly@alliedarts.org.
The Northwest Tune-Up is a bike, beer and music festival held in celebration of PNW culture. This three-day event showcases the beauty of the region and everything it has to offer. Whether exploring world-class mountain bike singletrack, enjoying each evening’s lineup of live music on Bellingham’s waterfront or indulging in the best beers from across the Northwest, the Tune-Up has something for everyone.
The Northwest Tune-Up is a bike, beer and music festival held in celebration of PNW culture. This three-day event showcases the beauty of the region and everything it has to offer. Whether exploring world-class mountain bike singletrack, enjoying each evening’s lineup of live music on Bellingham’s waterfront or indulging in the best beers from across the Northwest, the Tune-Up has something for everyone.
The Northwest Tune-Up is a bike, beer and music festival held in celebration of PNW culture. This three-day event showcases the beauty of the region and everything it has to offer. Whether exploring world-class mountain bike singletrack, enjoying each evening’s lineup of live music on Bellingham’s waterfront or indulging in the best beers from across the Northwest, the Tune-Up has something for everyone.
Join accomplished artist Candice Christie in the Refind Creations Studio for a workshop on the art of collage, monoprinting and creativity.
There will be two sessions – 10am-2pm – Saturday August 6 and August 13 – you must enroll for both at refind-creations.coursestorm.com
Cost to participate in both sessions is $185 and covers all materials
You will finish with an 8×8 original piece of art to take home along with gelli plate prints.
Are you interested in playing Cribbage, but not sure how to play or feeling rusty at it? Come on by for a low-pressure evening of enjoyable learning and practicing! We’ve got a few hosts who will be available throughout the evening for guidance, and to play against! Bring your friends, and learn this great bar game together! Get $1 off your beers while playing!
Are you interested in playing Cribbage, but not sure how to play or feeling rusty at it? Come on by for a low-pressure evening of enjoyable learning and practicing! We’ve got a few hosts who will be available throughout the evening for guidance, and to play against! Bring your friends, and learn this great bar game together! Get $1 off your beers while playing!
Before it became illegal for ordinary US citizens to enter the country, local traveler Jake Strauss was fortunate to spend time in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), known to Westerners as North Korea. Touring by bus and day hiking, he will share images and memories of the most reclusive country on earth.
Are you interested in playing Cribbage, but not sure how to play or feeling rusty at it? Come on by for a low-pressure evening of enjoyable learning and practicing! We’ve got a few hosts who will be available throughout the evening for guidance, and to play against! Bring your friends, and learn this great bar game together! Get $1 off your beers while playing!
Are you interested in playing Cribbage, but not sure how to play or feeling rusty at it? Come on by for a low-pressure evening of enjoyable learning and practicing! We’ve got a few hosts who will be available throughout the evening for guidance, and to play against! Bring your friends, and learn this great bar game together! Get $1 off your beers while playing!
Are you interested in playing Cribbage, but not sure how to play or feeling rusty at it? Come on by for a low-pressure evening of enjoyable learning and practicing! We’ve got a few hosts who will be available throughout the evening for guidance, and to play against! Bring your friends, and learn this great bar game together! Get $1 off your beers while playing!
Please join us for our first in person Annual General Meeting since 2020. Come early to catch up with folks you haven’t seen for a while and meet the Chamber’s new Executive Director, Megan Juenemann. Enjoy a delicious lunch catered by the Silver Reef, meet new Board Members and preview the year ahead. Don’t forget your business cards for networking and the opportunity to win a door prize.
Fire Walk with Me, bushcraft enthusiast, ecologist, and your host, Jazmen with NWN.
For many of us who live in the PNW, not only is the borrowed name of this course very familiar, so are the verdant rainforests of the Salish Sea that surround us. If you go camping, hunting, or exploring in the woods, could you build a fire with limited tools in the PNW if you needed to? Fire Walk with Me is a basic survival course, a walk in the forest, and an opportunity to learn the principles of firemaking through collecting materials and building one on your own (without a lighter) in the wild Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
We strive to be as hands-off as possible, so you walk away with a new skill that you can practice successfully on your own time and time again.
In this course, learn the basic principles of fire-starting, land use laws, and how to procure burnable material in the notoriously damp PNW.
We will walk through the woods together, collecting tinder materials and firewood while learning ethics of foraging and harvesting wood from natural areas.
Each person will build their own fire without a lighter and use our 5-step fire-building that will likely be your new go-to fire-building method.
Firelighting is the most important bushcraft skill to learn. If you want to increase your preparedness for a survival situation through learning how to procure the right materials to successfully start a fire with only a knife and a simple fire tool, this class is for you!
This class will take place rain or shine!
Learn more and register through the website link.
Bring your family along to experience the outdoors with tasty rewards as an alternative to traditional Thanksgiving!
We will forage leaves to make tea, prepare a cozy soup and bake bread ALL over an open flame.
If you’ve ever wanted to try cooking from scratch outdoors, this is your chance to learn with some guidance.
In this course you will assist in foraging, preparing and making soup, bread dough, and of course enjoying a hearty meal. The meal will be vegetarian. If you have dietary restrictions (vegan, GF, dairy-free, etc; please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate you!)
Individuals will receive an email with directions and information a few days prior to the event.
Space is limited!
In this indigenous-led workshop you will create your own 15? elk hide drum and beater from start to finish with guidance from Erin Martin.
Erin currently lives in the Seattle area and will be coming to Bellingham to teach this class with Northwest Natura! This is one you definitely don’t want to miss!
You will be guided through the process of making a drum from wood and hide. The process is not as difficult as you might imagine, rather, it is a soothing, empowering, and an incredibly gratifying experience. This course would be a wonderful gift to give yourself or someone you care about during the holiday season.
Tuition covers the cost of all materials. This course will take place in a cozy indoor facility with running water, available refreshments, and a bathroom.
Space is limited!
In this wildcrafting workshop you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique and Ponderosa Pine needles.
Baskets are thought to be one of the first art forms of ancient peoples, with basket fragments found in California and the Southwest dating to 9400 years, and coiled baskets from the earliest sites in Egypt dating to 7,000 years. The coil technique requires patience and attention to detail before it becomes a relaxing, repetitive stitching pattern. It is a skill that is more easily learned with a little guidance.
Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering.
This course will take place indoors at the Chuckanut Center near Fairhaven in Whatcom County, WA. The Chuckanut Center is heated and has access to facilities including a bathroom, full kitchen, and drinking water.
