Every Fri, May 1-Aug 28, 12-5pm
Come down to the Methow Valley Interpretive Center to learn how to weave your own pine needle basket. Basket weaving is one of the oldest-known Native American crafts, with weaving materials varying from sweetgrass and willow wood to pine needles, whale baleen and many mediums in between! Participants will walk away with a completed basket… [Read More]
Sat-Sun, Jun 27-28, 9:30-5:30om, 2015
A two – day Botanical drawing and painting workshop at the historic Methow Valley Inn in Twisp, WA. Paint the produce of summer on the Eastern side of the North Cascade Mountains! Students will learn washes and dry-brush techniques of classic watercolor to paint realistic fruit or veggies.Beginners are welcomed and encouraged. Students with experience… [Read More]
Sat, Jun 27, 11-3:30pm, 2015
Join Joan Archer in Chelan for watercolor! This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate. Joan is a popular instructor in watercolor, and will offer guidance in basic painting and understanding about technique as well. Supply list available at Main Street Gallery, or through Joan: joanearcher@yahoo.com. DATE: Saturday, June 27, 11-3:30pm LOCATION: Chelan Fire… [Read More]
Sat, Mar 19, 9-10:30, 2016
“Dirt Works” class on selecting, pruning and amending for fruit trees and shrubs. 9:00 – 10:30am at Classroom in Bloom. Cost is a sliding scale of $10-30. Registration is requested, and classes are limited to 20 people. Please contact Kate at Classroom in Bloom at 509-996-2368 or kate@classroominbloom.org to register. DATE: Saturday, March 19, 9-10:30am LOCATION:… [Read More]
Sat, Apr 9, 1-4pm, 2016
Join Diane Paton Peel for a class in painting landscapes with oils. Beginners are welcome. Learn oil painting basics of painting sky, mountains, trees and water on a 11” x 14” canvas. Emphasis will be on perspective, color mixing , the importance of light, middle, and dark values. Supplies to bring: Photo… [Read More]
Thurs, Jan 7, 10-3pm, 2016
Rock Day or St. Distaff’s Day is a spinner’s holiday frequently observed in our modern-day guilds. For those who observed the day in medieval times, St. Distaff’s Day, or Rock Day, signified the end of the holiday season and a return to work (including spinning) following Christmas. For most modern spinners, spinning is a source… [Read More]
Sat-Sun, May 30-31, 2015
Join the Okanogan Valley Fiber Association on May 30 & 31 for an array of workshops related to the fiber arts. Classes include Lace Knitting, Core Spinning, Drafting Therapy, Sock Knitting, Beaded Necklaces and Flower Pounding, among others. All classes last 3 hours with a cost of $65. Some classes may have an extra materials… [Read More]
Sat, Jan 31, Feb 7, 14 & 21, 10am-noon, 2015
Come to Twisted Knitters on Saturdays and learn to knit and read patterns from 10am-noon. The classes are not consecutive; feel free to come to one or all of the classes! No need to sign up for these classes. The best part, these classes are FREE! DATES: Saturday, January 31, February 7, 14 & 21, 10am-12pm LOCATION: Twisted Knitters @ TwispWorks,… [Read More]