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Visual Arts
Meet InGenius! Artist Michael Apfel
InGenius! Local Artisan Gallery & Boutique 207 1st Street South, Yelm, WA, United StatesOn Saturday afternoon November 11th from 2:00-5:00 PM at InGenius! Gallery & Boutique in Yelm, join us for an art show & reception for InGenius! featured artist and Rainier resident Michael Apfel. Michael's intricate fused glass art has turned heads here at InGenius! since June 2022. He has developed an innovative style that blends various ...
Exploring Acrylics: A Journey of Color and Value
The Artists' gallery 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105, Olympia, WAExplore color and value in acrylics in a 2-Hour Workshop. Co-taught by professional artists Suzana Bulatovic and Nancy Romanovsky. Cost: $69, includes all supplies.
Colorist Painting Classes with Carol Myer
The Artists' gallery 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105, Olympia, WATuesdays ongoing, 10 AM - 1 PM, $50 drop in Learn to see and paint the color of light and shadow using the Hensche Method. Personal attention and demos given. Beginner to advanced artists. Easels and tables provided. Email for reservation and supply list. Carol@carolmyer.com
THE SKA SHOW! A Burlesque & Drag Revue
Wild Man Gastro Pub 414 4th Ave. E. Olympia, Olympia, WA, United StatesDahlia Kash Presents: THE SKA SHOW! A Burlesque & Drag Revue, 21+, $15 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17TH @ 7PM! Doors at 6:30. 414 4th Ave E, Wild Man Gastropub Tickets: In cash at door or presale online at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../the-ska-show-on-1117... Use Code SKA1117 for an online discount! "PICK IT UP!"..... The Ska Show is another thrilling installment ...
Making Comics to Change the World: A Workshop for Youth
Olympia Timberland Library 313 8th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, United States*This workshop is only for youth ages 8 to 14.* Registration is required: https://timberland.bibliocommons.com/events/652054bacb391ed4418d7b90 Comics are a great way to tell stories and make people laugh, but did you know they can also bring positive change to the world? Join "Wildfire" cartoonist Breena Bard for this workshop demonstrating the basics of making comics, designing characters, ...
15 Years of the Keep Writing Postcard Project: Retrospective Art Exhibit
community print 414 Legion Way SE, OlympiaJoin us for a display of postcards and an interactive activity with guest artist Hope Amico's "Keep Writing Project": https://hopeamico.com/subscribe + hopeamico.com/keepwriting). Hope will be sharing some of the monthly postcards and prompts she's printed and responses she's received in the last 15 years. The exhibit will be up until January and viewable by appointment. Mulled cider and ...
Tenino Holiday Market
The Kodiak Room 225 Sussex Ave W, TeninoJoin us for 3 magical days shopping handcrafted treasures made with love from local artisans. The Tenino Creative District comes alive with unique gifts, distinctive seasonal decor and delicious treats in one elegant location at the Tenino Holiday Market Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 24-26 Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm The Kodiak Room 225 Sussex Ave W ...
Tenino Holiday Market
The Kodiak Room 225 Sussex Ave W, TeninoJoin us for 3 magical days shopping handcrafted treasures made with love from local artisans. The Tenino Creative District comes alive with unique gifts, distinctive seasonal decor and delicious treats in one elegant location at the Tenino Holiday Market Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 24-26 Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm The Kodiak Room 225 Sussex Ave W ...
Tenino Holiday Market
The Kodiak Room 225 Sussex Ave W, TeninoJoin us for 3 magical days shopping handcrafted treasures made with love from local artisans. The Tenino Creative District comes alive with unique gifts, distinctive seasonal decor and delicious treats in one elegant location at the Tenino Holiday Market Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 24-26 Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-5pm The Kodiak Room 225 Sussex Ave W ...
Brushstrokes & Beyond, Exploring Textures with Acrylics
The Artists' gallery 2505 4th Ave W Suite 105, Olympia, WADive into the fascinating world of textures in a 2-hour acrylic painting workshop. Co-taught by professional artists Suzana Bulatovic and Nancy Romanovsky. Cost: $69, includes all supplies.
Rivers of Washington
Schwartz's Bakery 124 Fourth Avenue East, Olympia, WA, United StatesPaintings and prints of some of the magnificent rivers in our home state. A celebration of our bounty of free-flowing water and its legacy in our topography, economy, history and aesthetic. (And one dog.)
Olympia Yacht Club (OYC) Annual Parade of Lighted Ships December 2nd
Port Plaza Park 701 NW Columbia St, Olympia, WA, United States +2 moreOlympia Yacht Club’s (OYC) Annual 2023 Parade of Lighted Ships is Saturday December 2nd While the Parade of Lighted Ships gets underway at 6:00 PM spectators are urged to arrive prior to 6:00 at Olympia’s Port Plaza Park to ensure they have the opportunity to see all the decorated boats as they sail by. ...