Graphite
Calendar

May 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: ArtLab – Gelli Plate Printing
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Explore the versatile world of Gelli plate printing in this hands-on workshop focused on creating unique textured papers. Students will experiment with layering, stencils, and tools to produce a variety of patterns, textures, and color effects. These papers can then be used as the foundation for collage, journaling and , ...
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36 x Fixed by Dimension Exhibit Opens
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Graphite Artists Bi-annual Art Sale
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Doors open extended hours!  Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Graphite studio artists.  The Graphite Artists’ Sale will feature exceptional, original fine art and unique handcrafted items in various styles and media. A portion of the proceeds from this sale will benefit the non-profit, Art Start Northwest. , ...
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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Graphite Artists’ Bi-annual Art Sale
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Doors open extended hours!  Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with Graphite studio artists.  The Graphite Artists’ Sale will feature exceptional, original fine art and unique handcrafted items in various styles and media.  A portion of the proceeds from this sale will benefit the non-profit, Art Start Northwest. , ...
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 , ...
36 x Fixed by Dimension AND Meow 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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Class: ArtLab – Mixed Media Collage
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Using papers created with gelli prints and inks*, you’ll experiment with layering, tearing, cutting, and combining materials to create textured, dynamic mixed media collages. Different types of composition and color theory will be discussed as well as how to take individual images and combine them to create a cohesive , ...
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Meow Pop-up Opens
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: Ekphrastic Writing Workshop with Tara Campbell
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Finding Yourself in Art, A Creative Writing Workshop Saturday, May 9, 1:00PM – 2:00PM FREE, no registration required Have you ever looked at a painting or sculpture and wondered what inspired the artist? Or tried to imagine the story behind an artifact? Engaging with different artworks and curated items around t , ...
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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 Art Historian Lane Eagles
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Renaissance Women Artists: Anguissola, Fontana and Gentileschi Tuesday, May 12, 7:00PM FREE, register below Making art now is hard; making art as a woman during the early modern period was harder. Art historian Eagles explores the lives and art of three Renaissance women painters: Sofonisba Anguissola (c.1532 – 16 No , ...
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Class: Watercolor for Relaxation – May 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 , ...
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Class: Plein Air in Edmonds – May 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
The practice of “plein air”, involves creating art outdoors, directly from observation, rather than in a studio. Participants will explore the unique environments of downtown Edmonds, capturing natural beauty and atmosphere through various drawing techniques. There will be two plein air sessions this summe , ...
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 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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Meow Pop-up Closes
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 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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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: Edmonds Jazz Walk
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
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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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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 , ...