Classes

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. Scholarships are available. CONTACT: Confluence Gallery, 509.997.2787, www.confluencegallery.com

MON, JUNE 11

A ten-week class. at TwispWorks, 502 S. Glover St, Twisp, WA. Register: [email protected]

SAT, 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/day, $125/two days. Confluence Gallery, Twisp, WA. 509.997.2787.

The Methow Valley Community School offers a variety of Summer Expeditions for kids 5-14 years of age. Each opportunity is three days and ranges from Treasure Hunts to Nature Writing and Poetry to Backpacking Trips. CLICK HERE to view menu. The deadline for Treasure Camp is June 15. All other camp deadlines are June 22. CONTACT: www.mvcommunityschool.org, 509.996.4447, [email protected] to make your reservations.

FRI, JUNE 22, 2-5PM

Make your own t-shirts and learn how to screen print using quick paper stencils. Students are encouraged to bring extra t-shirts to print & embellish. Tuition: $40. At Door No. 3, Methow Valley Community Center, Twisp, WA. [email protected], 509.997.2044

SAT, JUNE 23 - SAT, JUNE 24, 10-5pm

Say “I Am An Artist!” and jumpstart or refresh your arts career! This two-day Artist Trust interactive workshop for artists of all disciplines. CONTACT: [email protected], 206.467.8734 x23, 1.866.21.TRUST (toll free) LOCATION: TwispWorks, 502 S. Glover St, Twisp, WA. DATES: Sat, June 23-June 24, 10-5pm. FEE: $50 (Artist Trust members) / $95 (non-members).

SUN, JUNE 24, 4-7pm

Receive field instruction while practicing specific photo techniques. $30. Confluence Gallery, Twisp, WA. 509.997.2787.

SUN, JUNE 24, 6-8PM

Join Artist Trust and Okanogan County artists for an evening of networking and mingling! From 6-7pm: Polish Your Elevator Speech: Exclusively for Artist Trust members! From 7-8pm: Networking Hour: All are invited to mix and mingle with regional artists, Artist Trust staff and members, and participants of the "I Am An Artist" Professional Development Workshop. Open to the public! CONTACT: [email protected], 206.467.8734 x23, 1.866.21.TRUST (toll free)

JUNE 30-JULY 1, 9-4PM

Students learn painting: a deeper comprehension of color, light, medium and support. Participants can use any medium. $250. At Moccasin Lake Ranch. Register through Confluence Gallery, Twisp, WA. 509.997.2787.

JUNE 30-JULY 1

Learn the art of rustic furniture with Thome George. Students must have taken George's Beginners class or an equivilent and must be confident and capable with hand-tools (cordless drill, saws and hammer). All materials provided. DATES: JUNE 30-JULY 1, 5 HRS/DAY. LOCATION: At Thome George's studio. 509.997.9980 0r 509.846.3841. FEE: $100.

Led by Artistic Director: Julie Wenzel, the Drama camps focus on performance, with training in acting, singing and dancing. Kids will also have a chance to work on set pieces and costumes. Two Camp sessions are offered, July 9-13 and July 30-August 3. Camps hours are Monday - Friday from 10am-4pm with a culminating performance on Friday at 4pm. Cost is $200 per week. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to hold a spot, with the balance due before the first day of camp. Some partial scholarships are available. Ages, 8-18. To register, call 509.997.7529 or email [email protected], www.MercPlayhouse.org

SAT, JULY 14 9-2PM

14 and older. For non artists, beginners or those who want to start painting again. $97. At Paula Christen's studio in Winthrop. Register: Confluence Gallery, Twisp, WA. 509.997.2787. (High Field Summer, Paula Christen)