Workshops
and Classes
Let’s Get Creative.
Each session is a chance to learn with creative people and get messy. Perfect for a date night or a fun outing with friends. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted; check your expectations at the door and let’s play! See our calendar for class offerings.
Questions? workshops@graphiteartscenter.org.
Make Art: “Sunday in the Studio with Mary”Repeating Event
Join us for “Sunday in the Studio with Mary”. This is your opportunity to work side-by-side with Graphite Arts Center founder and artist, Mary Olsen in a relaxed and inspiring environment. Bring your own supplies and a project to work on. If you need inspiration, Mary will have supplies for you to use and some […] ...
Class: People and Pets and More! Capturing Your SubjectRepeating Event
Capture the essence of your subject: people, pets, animals and more (found objects, artifacts, etc.) through abstract and realistic compositions. Our focus will be on creating unique and expressive artworks that reflect the character and personality of your subjects. Join Art Start Northwest and Graphite Arts Center founder, Mary Olsen, as she guides you through […] ...
Class: Clip and Sip Collage Party
Unleash your creativity and enjoy a fun evening of collage making while sipping on your favorite beverage. Collage lends itself well to allowing participants to chat and snack while creating. Bring a friend and make it a night out! This class is self-directed and explorational where students learn from each other and share experiences. Techniques […] ...
Class: Watercolor for Relaxation
Unwind and let go with watercolor painting. This class is designed to help you de-stress through the process of painting. We will begin with a few warm-up exercises followed by a 10-minute visualization to help you completely relax. Then tapping into our intuition, we will use watercolor painting to calm our minds. Along the way […] ...
Class: Exploring Plants in ArtRepeating Event
Immerse yourself in the beauty of plants, from delicate houseplants to blooming florals, wildflowers, and majestic trees. Using a variety of mediums, including pencils, charcoal, watercolor, and acrylics, you will learn to capture the intricacies and textures of plants, experimenting with different techniques to bring your subjects to life on paper or canvas. Whether you are […] ...
Class: Watercolor for Relaxation – July 2025
Unwind and let go with watercolor painting. This class is designed to help you de-stress through the process of painting. We will begin with a few warm-up exercises followed by a 10-minute visualization to help you completely relax. Then tapping into our intuition, we will use watercolor painting to calm our minds. Along the way […] ...
Class: Plein Air at the Edmonds Marsh
The practice of “plein air”, involves creating art outdoors, directly from observation, rather than in a studio. Participants will explore the unique environment of the Edmonds Marsh, capturing its natural beauty and atmosphere through various drawing techniques. We will meet at Graphite Arts Center at 11:45am, fill up our water bottles and then walk to […] ...
We are currently still planning new events, classes and workshops.
Please check back soon.
More Ways to Create Art
Community Art Space
Art Start Northwest supports Art For All, a non-profit organization empowering people with disabilities to create and exhibit art in the greater Puget Sound area. Art For All community classes are held at Graphite Arts Center on the 1st Wednesday of each month.