Orcas Art Studios

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/

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/

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/

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

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.

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!