Summer Art Programs

Confluence is pleased to offer a second series of summer art programs for children ages 6-10. Camps take place every Wednesday through Friday, July 10-August 16, 10am-2pm, Camps are located in the Confluence classroom.

Registration forms are now available! Call Confluence to register.

Following is a description of each remaining camp:

July 24-26
Books and Buttons with Laura Gunnip

Work in groups and individually to create a variety of single page fold books with printing stamps and found objects. Make tiny pop-ups and centerfolds to trade and keep. Make your own accordion style book with hand printed covers. Then, make buttons and stickers with collage, words, typewriter, stamps, drawing and printing to trade and keep!

July 31-August 2
Garden Art with Sarah Fox

In this camp, you will collect rocks and driftwood to be painted with faces, stripes, patters, and bold colors to display in your garden. You will create stepping stones and make garden bells with painted terracotta pots. Enjoy playing at the Twisp Park, taking nature walks, and finding inspiration in your surroundings.

August 7-9
Jewelry Making Extravaganza with Sarah Fox

This camp will give you an introduction to bead making, felted jewelry, and creating jewels with recycled and natural objects. You will mix, color and shape beads. You'll make beads out of paper and fabric. Create beads and bangles using felt. Transform recycled household objects into bracelets, explore the beauty of aluminum cans, turn them into silver rings, and more!

August 14-16
Street Music Band with Danbert Nobacon

In this camp you will have an introduction to music and songwriting, pop song composition and arrangement for the street format. You will learn the basics of street performing, and fashion costumes out of recycled materials. Write and perform your songs in the streets of Twisp. This camp is a wonderful opportunity to work as a team to create a performance for the public!

We hope to see you!

Inside Out, Design Exhibit at the Confluence

Grady Mathews

Design, it affects our lives nearly every minute of every day. The Inside Out exhibit at Confluence Gallery explores the many ways that thoughtfully designed objects and spaces enhance and enrich our lives. The work of 50 local and regional artists make this rich subject come alive in this summer exhibit which runs from August 3- Sept 21 with an opening reception August 3 from 4-8pm.

The exhibit exists completely within the gallery, but it offers art and ideas for the courtyard, deck and garden too. Inside Out implies reversal, and the curators embrace the limitless vision of valley residents who naturally let the outside in and take their nests outdoors.

We have asked artists to reveal how they use the principals and elements of design, both in words and by showing their finest examples in the exhibit. The curators combine the unique work of 16 different furniture makers with the work of local painters, photographers, sculptors, glass, ceramic and textile artists to create intriguing and inviting habitats.

To expand on ideas about design and the built environment Ray Johnston and Rick Swanson have organized a fascinating presentation and panel discussion taking place on August 17th at 7pm at the Merc Playhouse in Twisp.

At the heart of the exhibit lies the concept that good design enriches our lives and makes the world a better place. A well designed space is beautiful, comfortable and harmonious. It takes into account functionality, artistic composition, rhythm and movement. Objects have their own unique design qualities to consider based on whether they are functional or decorative, on the aesthetics of the setting and how each object relates to another. Bring your curiosity, and see how it all comes together at Inside Out, Design in the Methow.

Home Tour 2013

Join us for a frolicking good time at The Confluence Gallery’s Annual Home Tour! This year’s theme is the Eclectic Methow, featuring the uniqueness of the homeowner’s of our Valley!

Saturday, August 10

10am-5pm

$25 each or $20 if you have a carpool of 4 or more

From the cabin overlooking a bird-watching lake and sporting an inside rock-climbing wall, to a magnificent remodel with huge beams and stunning mountain views, to a totally creative home with tons of ideas that you could incorporated into your own home.

There is something for everyone, whether you are building a home, a second home, or simply want ideas and suggestions for your garden or landscaping, you will come away with ideas and valuable contact information to help you make your dream happen.

The Confluence will be concurrently featuring an Inside-Out art exhibit at the gallery to further assist you with those projects.

Call Confluence Gallery and Art Center to make reservations.