“A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others.” —Salvador Dali
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.
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.
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.
Rachel Simpson’s Marine-Life Art Show– Nov.22nd
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!
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
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!
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/
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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