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”
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 […] ...
Make Art: “Sunday in the Studio with Mary”
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: Landscape PaintingRepeating Event
Explore the beauty of landscapes through the lens of mixed media painting in this hands-on art class led by Mary Olsen, local artist and founder of Graphite Arts Center and Art Start Northwest. Over two sessions, you’ll learn how to paint a landscape using a variety of materials, from traditional watercolor and acrylics to experimental […] ...
Class: The Business of Art
This class is designed to help artists learn the business aspects of the art world. Learn how to use free online tools to help organize your art business and finances. Gain an understanding of different platforms to collect payments online and how costs differ. Set up a sales sheet to track your inventory, costs, profits […] ...
Class: People and Pets: Capturing Your SubjectRepeating Event
In this class, you will delve into the world of portraiture, capturing the essence of people, pets and animals through abstract and realistic compositions. Our focus will be on creating unique and expressive artworks that reflect the character, personality and emotions of your subjects. Join Art Start Northwest and Graphite Arts Center founder, Mary Olsen, […] ...
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 […] ...
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.