Twisp: A portrait by the people

Friday, May 25

10am

Artist Laura Gunnip leads a collaborative “portrait” of Twisp. Meet at Confluence, disperse to collect or create; collage, objects, images, words and found materials from around town. Laura will guide class-goers in uniting these gathered elements into a 'portrait’ of Twisp. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn about participatory art and gain hands on experience creating an installation.

Laura Gunnip is a master printmaker as well as an advocate for participatory, site-specific art. Currently she’s exhibiting the thought provoking, whimsical and interactive “Transformation Hut” at Confluence Gallery for the “Beyond the Surface” exhibit. The “Hut” and much more of her work is on view until June 9.

No previous experience is required.
Tuition is $35.

Transcending the Medium

Plein Air Painting Intensive at Moccasin Lake Ranch

with Simon Kogan
Sat June 30 & Sun July 1, 9-4pm

Internationally renowned artist Simon Kogan teaches a deeper comprehension of color, light, medium and support. Having the opportunity to paint in the beautiful Moccasin Lake setting is icing on the cake! Participants can use any medium.

Tuition: $250
Register through Confluence Gallery

Watercolor Painting Workshop

with John Adams

June 16 & 17, 10-4pm

Join Northwest artist John Adams for two days of painting colorful mountain landscapes Learn to design unified, harmonious paintings using value study and a variety of color strategies.

Tuition: $75 for one day - $125 for two days

Mastering Digital Photography

Creating Stronger Images
with Sol Gutierrez

June 6 & 7, 6-8pm

Vision, crucial as it is, is not the ultimate goal of photography; expression is the goal. In this class Sol teaches the technical skills, the ‘grammar’ and ‘vocabulary’, of visual language so you can beautifully express yourself. Requirements: “Fundamentals of Photography” class or working knowledge of SLR camera.

Tuition: $75