METHOW SKILLS Are you nervous, but curious about drawing? Would you like to expand your range of drawing media and techniques? Are you a seasoned artist who would like to start exploring nature as subject? In this hands-on class, you will learn how to expertly combine drawing materials, get comfortable with representational and abstract techniques,… [Read More]
Tue-Fri, Jul 5-8, 2016
Registration required. Join Laura Gunnip of Door No. 3 Print Studio & Matt Armbrust of Methow Valley Clay Art Center for this newly expanded 4 day camp designed for teens ready to dig deeper into the arts. Deadline for Registration is June 1st. $165, registration, scolarship information available. All artwork will be shown in the fabulous Teen Art… [Read More]
Sat, Aug 20, 7pm, 2016
Bored by the adrenaline-free internet dating scene? Has the bar crawl ceased to be intoxicating? Scared of presenting your own weakness to others? Connect with a group of potential love interests while learning simple combat techniques at Self Defense Speed Dating, presented by 24HR MART. Self Defense Speed Dating, taught by New York-based instructor Elizabeth… [Read More]
Sat Aug 20, 2016
Performer, composer, and Native American Music Award Winner Scott August will be at the Winthrop Barn on Sat, August 20th, for a workshop and concert. Proceeds from the events will benefit Jamie’s Place Adult Family Home. WORKSHOP: Sat Aug 20 1-3pm beginning Native American flute $35 BYO flute or recorder Call 509- 996-3973 to register with Laura… [Read More]
Sat, Aug 6, 10-noon, 2016
Don’t miss the Methow Valley Interpretive Center‘s Kid’s Native Plant Day from 10am-noon on Saturday, August 6. Naturalists Rob Crandall and Hannah Newell will lead fun activities for kids to explore and interact with the Native Garden and Pit House. Designed for kids ages 6-12 years old. The event is free, though donations are always… [Read More]
Workshop: Wed, Sept 14, 5:30-7pm ~ Reading: Fri, Sept 16, 6:30pm, 2016
Join Tod Marshall, Washington State Poet Laureate, teacher, and performer for a poetry reading and workshop this September. Methow Arts brings Marshall to the Merc Playhouse on Wednesday, Sept 14 for a poetry workshop and on Friday, September 16 for a poetry reading. Tod Marshall is a Spokane-based poet, performer and teacher. He directs the writing concentration and coordinates… [Read More]
Saturdays Jun 4 - Jul 9
Learn about ancestral skills through demonstrations and classes in a summer long series of workshops at the Methow Valley Interpretive Center. Saturday, Jun 18 – How to make buckskin pouches with Xavier de la Foret Saturday, Jun 25 – Friction Fire: Fire starting skills with Eric Wittenbach Saturday, July 9 – Natural binders, watercolors, charcoal… [Read More]
Sun, May 15, 12-5pm, 2016
Steampunk Design presents a living hinge book workshop. New off the laser cutting computer is a very cool 1/8th inch pine board cut into a book that bends and moves like it is ALIVE! Bring supplies: watch faces, jewels, crystals, old brooches, medium, handmade paper and watercolor paints. Steampunk Kits include a book. Choice of… [Read More]