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Stories of my travels across the globe that enrich my experience with teaching and making art. You can find me at my art studio in the FAB Studios 314 E.Holly Street, Bellingham WA, and shop with Rachel's Whimsical Art on the Annual Holiday Festival of the Arts!

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November Rachel's Whimsical Art Newsletter

10/29/2019

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“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” —Salvador Dali

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It’s an exciting week to see kids (of all ages), wearing costumes, sharing their creative imaginations, carving pumpkins, fall festivals, parties, haunted houses, decorations, or doing trick-or-treating with families! I’m sending out the November newsletter a few days early, since the 1st is this Friday, & there’s an art show on that evening (you might even see me in costume that night). I’d love to see you all join me at the future art events, find the perfect piece of art, and enjoy the festivities together.

Last month’s Art ‘Xtravaganza was an amazing one, full of so many great artists, performers, musicians, and volunteers to help make it happen. I’m so thankful that I was able to be a part of it, and with my friend Kevin Forrester Coleman, as a duo art installation. Our room was glowing and so magical, that everyone was in awe! Hopefully, we can do this again next year as a part of Allied Arts of Whatcom County.

Wait, there’s more! In this newsletter, you’ll see that there’s some exciting art events happening  in November – art classes, art events, free kids art, and several art shows! Read more below, and remember that you can see more art examples by following on both Facebook/Instagram: Rachel’s Whimsical Arts.



Studio Art Show this Friday, November 1st!

You’re invited to the next Bellingham Downtown Art Walk this Friday, November 1st, between 6-9pm. You will see my Marine-life Art that glows under uv-light, along with many things for sale like prints, cards, stickers, jewelry, kids crowns, and more! Don’t be surprised if  you see me in costume this evening, since it’s the fall season, and I’m doing costume things all week. Costumed guests who arrive and share your ideas with me, will also get a bonus ART STICKER of mine that I’ll give as a thank you. You’ll also get to see the other studio artists, Anne Mullunniex and Alan Krum.

We’re on the Bellingham Downtown Art Walk map, & are located at the Imagine It Now studio, 301 W Holly Street, D-5 (downstairs), Bellingham, WA 98225. Also, we are open Monday-Friday 1-6pm for guests (weekends by appointment), and always open for the monthly Bellingham Downtown Art Walk.

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Rachel Simpson’s Marine-Life Art Show– Nov.22nd

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All are welcome to visit me at the Blessing Salon Spa on November 22nd for the next Fairhaven Art Walk, located at 1112  11th Street STE 201, Bellingham, WA, between 5:00pm – 8:00pm. This will be another showing of  my art in the old Fairhaven district of Bellingham, and at a business that supports local artists, that’s a part of the Fairhaven Art Walk. Let’s have some great conversation, snacks, and enjoy the old district with some art! If you can’t make it, then you can contact me directly, or come join me at the next December 6th Downtown Art Walk, just in time for the holidays to see all the art I’ll have for sale for gifts, cards, prints, stickers, jewelry, magical kids crowns, and more…


Teaching Artist Skillshare Presentation @Allied Arts Gallery

Are you interested in learning more about the steps you take to become a Teaching Artist? Do you love to do art and teach art to kids? Well, you can find out how to get started on the path to being a Teaching Artist with me at this free presentation that’s open to everyone, as a part of their Skillshare opportunities. I’ll be giving a free for all ages, 1-hour presentation at Allied Arts of Whatcom County’s Gallery on November 8th, between  5-6pm, located at 1418 Cornwall Ave. Bellingham, WA 98225. Find out more on Alliedarts.org

There’s Time to Sign-up for Art Classes @WCC!

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Holiday Ornaments in Clay, November 16th, 10:00am – 1:30pm
Break out your creativity and have fun making a set of 4-6 holiday ornaments in this ceramic workshop! Learn how to use molds to make shapes such as stars and hearts, or learn how to create your own shape out of clay, applying underglaze to add a dash of color and shine. Your ornaments will be stained and fired in the kiln, ready for pickup November 25--just in time for the winter holidays and decorations or handmade gifts. Please bring sketch paper, pencil, eraser, and a ruler to class. All other materials included.
 
Ages 10 and up are welcome to register with an adult.  WCC Community Art Ed Classes & Registration: http://whatcom.edu/academics/community-continuing-education


Free Kids Art Activities @Holiday Festival of the Arts!

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The Allied Arts annual Holiday Festival of the Arts is around the corner, and in December, I’ll be teaching 2 different free kids art activities at the event! All are welcome to participate in this free kids art (for family fun!), and they are: December 1st is Shrinky-Dink with Bling, with colorful markers, colored pencils, beads, and string to make yourself a bracelet or a necklace. On December 21st, is Shiny Ornaments in Clay, kids activity with beads, buttons, stamps, and sequins for decorating. There are plenty of other great Teaching Artists sharing kids art activities, at the Holiday Festival every Saturday afternoon between 1-4pm. The Holiday Festival location is 1530 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA, and you can find out more on Alliedarts.org

Art Education & More!

In addition, I teach art education K-12 at a few different elementary schools, for after school enrichment in Whatcom County, and the Bellingham School District as an independent contractor, as well as do fun summer art camps, private art lessons, parties/events, private lessons, present and teach at museums/galleries, and a Teaching Artist/Board Member with Allied Arts of Whatcom County. This non-profit is one that brings the arts to many kids throughout the schools, and I’m so thankful I can be a part of it and this community.

You can also out more about all the fun art events, my art work, art exhibits, and art classes on my website and Instagram/Facebook pages: Rachel’s Whimsical Art.


Thank you for all your enthusiasm for The Arts and keeping it alive within our community!
~ Rachel Simpson
~ Artist, Art Teacher, (K-12)
~ http://rachelsimpsonart.weebly.com/
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October Newsletter - Rachel's Whimsical Art

10/6/2019

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“I try to apply colors like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music.” —Joan Miro

This is one of my favorite times of the year, when the air is crisp, the colors are vibrant on the leaves, and it’s lovely for nature walks outside. While it’s stormy weather for layers of warmth outdoors,  you can craft, sew costumes, and make art inside, do some cooking for warm hearty soups, and even try baking  pastries in the oven! Let’s do all the things this autumn! I know that was a long list of things to do, but I always get pumped full of ideas of things to do in the fall.

The wonderful art students at Franklin Academy are starting new art projects, so as soon as they are ready, I’ll be sharing photos online. This Halloween will be one to remember, since the school allows all celebrations of holidays, like costumes, decorating, and there’s a fall festival dance coming up. I’m thrilled, because it means I get to dress up in a new costume for my art classes! Any guesses? There’s also some great art events happening this October & November for all ages to enjoy, so be sure to read more of the newsletter to find out. Remember that you can see more art examples on both Facebook/Instagram: Rachel’s Whimsical Arts.

Everyone is welcome to the next Bellingham Downtown Art Walk to find me and other studio artists, on Friday, November 1st, between 6-9pm, located at the Imagine It Now studio, 301 W Holly Street, D-5 (downstairs), Bellingham, WA 98225. We are also open Monday-Friday 1-6pm for guests (weekends by appointment), and open for the monthly Bham Downtown Art Walk.

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Heliotrope Art ‘Xtravaganza - 40th Anniversary for Allied Arts!

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October 13th is when the Allied Arts of Whatcom County’s 40th Anniversary party called the Art ‘Xtravaganza at the Heliotrope hotel! They are wonderful to be hosting as our venue for the big art event - Art ‘Xtravaganza, and it will include all of the arts in all forms, such as music, performers, visual art, poets, art shows, games, art installation, kids art activities, food trucks, and a beer garden! I will be working on an exciting art installation room with the famous artist, Kevin Forrester Coleman.

We will have a glowing, (can we say black light party?), bright, vivid room full of art! Some art will be for sale, and some that are just made for this exciting art event! Come and see our space at the Art ‘Xtravaganza!



Fairhaven Art Walk – Nov. 22nd!

You are invited to join me again, at the next big art exhibit for my marine-life paintings, showing at the Blessings Salon Spa at 1112 11th St # 201, Bellingham, WA, as a part of the Fairhaven Art Walk on Friday, November 22nd  between 6-8pm. This will be my final time showing art in the old Fairhaven district of Bellingham, and at a business that supports local artists, and a part of the Fairhaven Art Walk. Join me for some great conversation, snacks, and enjoy the old district with some art!

Adults & Teens Art Classes this Fall @WCC!

Holiday Ornaments in Clay, November 16th, 10:00am – 1:30pm
Break out your creativity and have fun making a set of 4-6 holiday ornaments in this ceramic workshop! Learn how to use molds to make shapes such as stars and hearts, or learn how to create your own shape out of clay, applying underglaze to add a dash of color and shine. Your ornaments will be stained and fired in the kiln, ready for pickup November 25--just in time for the winter holidays and decorations or handmade gifts. Please bring sketch paper, pencil, eraser, and a ruler to class. All other materials included.
 
Ages 10 and up are welcome to register with an adult.

WCC Community Art Ed Classes & Registration: http://whatcom.edu/academics/community-continuing-education

Art Education & More!

In addition, I teach art education K-12 at a few different elementary schools, in Whatcom County and the Bellingham School District as an independent contractor (after school arts enrichment programs each quarter), as well as summer art camps, private art lessons, parties/events, museums/galleries, and as a Teaching Artist with Allied Arts of Whatcom County. This non-profit is one that brings the arts to many kids throughout the schools, and I’m so thankful I can be a part of it and this community. You can also find out more about all the fun art events, my art work, art exhibits, and art classes on my website and Instagram/Facebook pages: Rachel’s Whimsical Art.

Thank you for all your enthusiasm for The Arts and keeping it alive within our community!
~ Rachel Simpson
~ Artist, Art Teacher, (K-12)
~ http://rachelsimpsonart.weebly.com/
~ rachelsimpsonart@gmail.com
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