“Art is never finished, only abandoned.” Leonardo da Vinci
Summer time – when the sun is warm, then hot, and we rejoice in the rain. Join me at both the BAAY Preschool from 6-7pm, and at my new shared art space, the Imagine Studio 7-10pm during this Friday’s downtown Art Walk on August 3rd. I’ll have the BAAY kids Upcycle Art Camps art up on display at the BAAY Preschool at 10 59 N.State Street, from 6-7pm, for all to enjoy. Then you can pop on over to the new art studio to see 4 local artists in a wide range of mixed-media showing their art, that's located at D5 Studio 301 W.Holly Street - downstairs.
In the summer time, when the weather feels warm, it’s so nice to walk around the art walk, & see what’s new at the local galleries, studios, museums, and art events for adults and the whole family. You can also find out more on my Instagram/Facebook pages; Rachel’s Whimsical Art.
In the summer time, when the weather feels warm, it’s so nice to walk around the art walk, & see what’s new at the local galleries, studios, museums, and art events for adults and the whole family. You can also find out more on my Instagram/Facebook pages; Rachel’s Whimsical Art.
Handbuilding & Sculpting Ceramics Classes for Teens/Adults at Baker Creek Studio in Bellingham!
Introduction to Clay, Wednesdays 6:00pm - 8:30pm, or on Thursdays 9:30am - 12:00pm, in August, September, & October - Each Class Session is 5 Weeks
Join local ceramic artist, Rachel Simpson, and learn to create your own cake platters and serving dishes in this 5 week class! Class sessions typically begin with a 30 minute demonstration of techniques followed by free time for students to work on their projects. Class will meet from 6:00pm to 8:30pm or from 9:30am - 12:00pm for five weeks (Select which class is best for you). The last gathering will be to pick up your final work. In this class, you will learn to work with slabs and coiling methods. Students will create their own cake plate using any of these methods. Class session is for $165 and the material fee for clay is $30 per bag. Please bring clay tools, a small hand towel and plastic to cover your work in progress. Dress for mess and come ready to have some fun! This is a beginning level class, meant for people new to clay or who only had a few classes, ages 12 and up. Register with Baker Creek!
Join local ceramic artist, Rachel Simpson, and learn to create your own cake platters and serving dishes in this 5 week class! Class sessions typically begin with a 30 minute demonstration of techniques followed by free time for students to work on their projects. Class will meet from 6:00pm to 8:30pm or from 9:30am - 12:00pm for five weeks (Select which class is best for you). The last gathering will be to pick up your final work. In this class, you will learn to work with slabs and coiling methods. Students will create their own cake plate using any of these methods. Class session is for $165 and the material fee for clay is $30 per bag. Please bring clay tools, a small hand towel and plastic to cover your work in progress. Dress for mess and come ready to have some fun! This is a beginning level class, meant for people new to clay or who only had a few classes, ages 12 and up. Register with Baker Creek!
Ceramic Garden Masks workshop at Tri-Dee Arts!
Art Teacher: Rachel Simpson
Tri-Dee Arts in Mount Vernon
215 S. 1st Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273,
August 11th, Saturday, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Join local ceramic artist Rachel Simpson at Tri-Dee Arts, and create a hanging garden mask, or a nautical mask! Choose to make a classic Green Man mask, Sun/Moon face, or a Nautical themed face with starfish, fish scales, and shapes of shells. Rachel will guide you in sculpting facial features in the right proportions for a realistic mask, or get creative and make it whimsical. Dress for mess and be ready to have some fun with clay! All levels, including teens ages 12 and up with a parent, are welcome. All materials included in class fee. Finished masks will be ready for pickup in 2 weeks. Register with Tri-Dee Arts via phone or in person!
Tri-Dee Arts in Mount Vernon
215 S. 1st Street, Mount Vernon, WA 98273,
August 11th, Saturday, 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Join local ceramic artist Rachel Simpson at Tri-Dee Arts, and create a hanging garden mask, or a nautical mask! Choose to make a classic Green Man mask, Sun/Moon face, or a Nautical themed face with starfish, fish scales, and shapes of shells. Rachel will guide you in sculpting facial features in the right proportions for a realistic mask, or get creative and make it whimsical. Dress for mess and be ready to have some fun with clay! All levels, including teens ages 12 and up with a parent, are welcome. All materials included in class fee. Finished masks will be ready for pickup in 2 weeks. Register with Tri-Dee Arts via phone or in person!
Art Booth at the Bellingham SeaFeast – September 22nd
You’re welcome to join me in the fun festivities at the local Bellingham SeaFeast this September, where I’ll be showing & selling my work in an art booth called Rachel’s Whimsical Arts, and teaching a Free Kids Art Activity, from 11am – 2pm, on Saturday, September 22nd, at the Allied Arts of Whatcom County table. There’s a good chance you could find me making mermaids with kids, or showing my wee mermaid crowns, wands, drawings that glow bio-luminescent fish, acrylic mixed-media paintings, and shells on chandeliers to decorate your home! You will find all sorts of other artists, fun activities, and delicious seafood at the SeaFeast for all to enjoy on both the 21st and the 22nd.To find out more, go online: http://www.bellinghamseafeast.com/
School Arts Enrichment Programs
As you may know, I teach at a few different elementary schools in the Bellingham School District with BAAY EduArts, and as a Teaching Artist with Allied Arts of Whatcom County. Both of these amazing non-profits bring the arts to many kids throughout the schools, are a part of our community, and I’m so thankful I can be a part of it.
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/
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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