Graphite
Calendar

March 2026

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Drop-in: Make Art with Mary
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for “Sunday in the Studio with Mary”. This is your opportunity to work 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 fun ideas , ...
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Class: Creative Drawing Techniques
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore the expressive possibilities of drawing through a variety of traditional materials and mark-making techniques. This course introduces students to creative approaches using pencil, pen, charcoal, and ink to develop personal style, improve technical skills, and experiment with texture, contrast, and composition. , ...
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Delusions Exhibit Opens Gallery
All Day
Visitor Hours
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Graphite Arts Center is open to the public every Friday  and Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.  Stop by to visit The Gallery, chat with working artists (they are expecting you!), or hang out in the Art Library where there are always supplies out.  We hope you come once, stay longer than expected, and realize you have a , ...
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Visitor Hours
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Graphite Arts Center is open to the public every Friday and Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.  Stop by to visit The Gallery, chat with working artists (they are expecting you!), or hang out in the Art Library where there are always supplies out.  We hope you come once, stay longer than expected, and realize you have a n , ...
Event Delusions Opening Reception
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Drop-in: Make Art with Mary
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for “Sunday in the Studio with Mary”. This is your opportunity to work 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 fun ideas , ...
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Teacher Workshop: Create with Clay
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Handbuilding techniques – pinch, slab, coil March 11, 2026 In this hands-on, single-session workshop, educators will explore the foundational techniques of hand-building with clay, including pinch pots, coil forms, and slab construction. Participants will create their own clay project using classroom-friendly m , ...
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Visitor Hours
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Graphite Arts Center is open to the public every Friday  and Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.  Stop by to visit The Gallery, chat with working artists (they are expecting you!), or hang out in the Art Library where there are always supplies out.  We hope you come once, stay longer than expected, and realize you have a , ...
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Visitor Hours
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Graphite Arts Center is open to the public every Friday and Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.  Stop by to visit The Gallery, chat with working artists (they are expecting you!), or hang out in the Art Library where there are always supplies out.  We hope you come once, stay longer than expected, and realize you have a n , ...
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Drop-in: Make Art with Mary
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for “Sunday in the Studio with Mary”. This is your opportunity to work 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 fun ideas , ...
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Class: Exploring Plants in Art – March 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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 , ...
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Event: Art Walk Edmonds
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Art Start NW at Graphite participates in Art Walk Edmonds every month, all year round! Come see our gallery show, visit with working artists and participate in a self-led art activity. For additional information, visit  Art Walk Edmonds , ...
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Visitor Hours
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Graphite Arts Center is open to the public every Friday  and Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.  Stop by to visit The Gallery, chat with working artists (they are expecting you!), or hang out in the Art Library where there are always supplies out.  We hope you come once, stay longer than expected, and realize you have a , ...
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Visitor Hours
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Graphite Arts Center is open to the public every Friday and Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.  Stop by to visit The Gallery, chat with working artists (they are expecting you!), or hang out in the Art Library where there are always supplies out.  We hope you come once, stay longer than expected, and realize you have a n , ...
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Drop-in: Make Art with Mary
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for “Sunday in the Studio with Mary”. This is your opportunity to work 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 fun ideas , ...
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Class: Exploring Plants in Art – March 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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 , ...
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Visitor Hours
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Graphite Arts Center is open to the public every Friday  and Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.  Stop by to visit The Gallery, chat with working artists (they are expecting you!), or hang out in the Art Library where there are always supplies out.  We hope you come once, stay longer than expected, and realize you have a , ...
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Visitor Hours
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Graphite Arts Center is open to the public every Friday and Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.  Stop by to visit The Gallery, chat with working artists (they are expecting you!), or hang out in the Art Library where there are always supplies out.  We hope you come once, stay longer than expected, and realize you have a n , ...
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Drop-in: Make Art with Mary
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for “Sunday in the Studio with Mary”. This is your opportunity to work 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 fun ideas , ...
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Event: Art Talk with Mitchell Albala
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Seeds of Abstraction Tuesday, March 31, 7:00PM FREE, register below We all know an abstract painting when we see one, but what makes us read it that way? Landscape painter, instructor, and bestselling author Mitchell Albala discusses how the formal elements of any painting–like shape, color, pattern, and composition, , ...
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Class: Watercolor for Relaxation – April 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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. A , ...
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Visitor Hours
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Graphite Arts Center is open to the public every Friday  and Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.  Stop by to visit The Gallery, chat with working artists (they are expecting you!), or hang out in the Art Library where there are always supplies out.  We hope you come once, stay longer than expected, and realize you have a , ...
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Visitor Hours
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Graphite Arts Center is open to the public every Friday and Saturday 12 PM – 5 PM.  Stop by to visit The Gallery, chat with working artists (they are expecting you!), or hang out in the Art Library where there are always supplies out.  We hope you come once, stay longer than expected, and realize you have a n , ...