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Everything you need to know to visit Fort Worden.
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Everything you need to know to visit Fort Worden.
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Fort Worden is home to onsite organizations that always have exciting things happening!
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A free public program
Photographer Christopher Rauschenberg will give a talk on "Wet: Reflections on Water," a photo exhibition. He curated this show at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery. Rauschenberg, an internationally known artist and the cofounder of Blue Sky Gallery in Portland, Oregon, has much to say about photography's role in our lives. He will also discuss the various photos in the "Wet" show, which explores the beauty and power of water.
A supportive art space
In Open Studio Art Practice, iconic Port Townsend painter Max Grover creates an environment of community and camaraderie. Dedicated artists of all levels are encouraged, and adults and youth 15 and older are welcome! In this supportive space, Max works beside you, offering guidance and inspiration as you create your art. This recurring workshop is designed for both beginning and more experienced artists. To find out more about this and the 100+ other offerings at the Northwind Art School -- whi...
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Earth Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Learn to mend beautifully in two hours
Come to the Northwind Art School and learn needle-felted mending with Mikal Robinson. Needle-felting is a way to beautify your favorite garments and revitalize your wardrobe with felted appliqué. Frayed cuffs, holey sleeves -- such things can be mended with style! This is a great beginner's class, while experienced needle-felting artists are also welcome. Fiber artist Mikal Robinson has studied weaving with plants, animal fibers, felting, and spinning. They have over 25 years of experience wo...
We hope you'll join us to wander, sketch and paint Fort Worden, with Maria Coryell-Martin, founder of Art Toolkit Adventure Art Supply. We'll start with some quick sketching tips, then go explore Fort Worden to find interesting things to paint. We'll end our sketching date at Reveille for some warm drinks and snacks, and an opportunity to share what we made. Bring your favorite sketchbook and supplies. We'll also have Art Toolkit watercolor palettes and brushes available to borrow and play wi...
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of National Get Outdoors Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Free Fishing Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Juneteenth. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Music & Arts & Other Things! Come enjoy and immerse yourself in all THINGs music and art! This is the third year that this eclectic and intimate three-day festival of music and arts is being held at Fort Worden. This year features a tightly curated lineup of diverse performers with an emphasis on fresh discoveries and a vision to create an environment where all are welcomed and represented. Tickets are on sale now in person at the Fort Worden Commons building and online at https://thingnw....
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of National Public Lands Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of World Mental Health Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Veterans Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of an Autumn Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
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A free public program
Photographer Christopher Rauschenberg will give a talk on "Wet: Reflections on Water," a photo exhibition. He curated this show at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery. Rauschenberg, an internationally known artist and the cofounder of Blue Sky Gallery in Portland, Oregon, has much to say about photography's role in our lives. He will also discuss the various photos in the "Wet" show, which explores the beauty and power of water.
A supportive art space
In Open Studio Art Practice, iconic Port Townsend painter Max Grover creates an environment of community and camaraderie. Dedicated artists of all levels are encouraged, and adults and youth 15 and older are welcome! In this supportive space, Max works beside you, offering guidance and inspiration as you create your art. This recurring workshop is designed for both beginning and more experienced artists. To find out more about this and the 100+ other offerings at the Northwind Art School -- whi...
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Earth Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Learn to mend beautifully in two hours
Come to the Northwind Art School and learn needle-felted mending with Mikal Robinson. Needle-felting is a way to beautify your favorite garments and revitalize your wardrobe with felted appliqué. Frayed cuffs, holey sleeves -- such things can be mended with style! This is a great beginner's class, while experienced needle-felting artists are also welcome. Fiber artist Mikal Robinson has studied weaving with plants, animal fibers, felting, and spinning. They have over 25 years of experience wo...
We hope you'll join us to wander, sketch and paint Fort Worden, with Maria Coryell-Martin, founder of Art Toolkit Adventure Art Supply. We'll start with some quick sketching tips, then go explore Fort Worden to find interesting things to paint. We'll end our sketching date at Reveille for some warm drinks and snacks, and an opportunity to share what we made. Bring your favorite sketchbook and supplies. We'll also have Art Toolkit watercolor palettes and brushes available to borrow and play wi...
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of National Get Outdoors Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Free Fishing Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Juneteenth. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Music & Arts & Other Things! Come enjoy and immerse yourself in all THINGs music and art! This is the third year that this eclectic and intimate three-day festival of music and arts is being held at Fort Worden. This year features a tightly curated lineup of diverse performers with an emphasis on fresh discoveries and a vision to create an environment where all are welcomed and represented. Tickets are on sale now in person at the Fort Worden Commons building and online at https://thingnw....
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of National Public Lands Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of World Mental Health Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Veterans Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of an Autumn Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
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A free public program
Photographer Christopher Rauschenberg will give a talk on "Wet: Reflections on Water," a photo exhibition. He curated this show at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery. Rauschenberg, an internationally known artist and the cofounder of Blue Sky Gallery in Portland, Oregon, has much to say about photography's role in our lives. He will also discuss the various photos in the "Wet" show, which explores the beauty and power of water.
A supportive art space
In Open Studio Art Practice, iconic Port Townsend painter Max Grover creates an environment of community and camaraderie. Dedicated artists of all levels are encouraged, and adults and youth 15 and older are welcome! In this supportive space, Max works beside you, offering guidance and inspiration as you create your art. This recurring workshop is designed for both beginning and more experienced artists. To find out more about this and the 100+ other offerings at the Northwind Art School -- whi...
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Earth Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Learn to mend beautifully in two hours
Come to the Northwind Art School and learn needle-felted mending with Mikal Robinson. Needle-felting is a way to beautify your favorite garments and revitalize your wardrobe with felted appliqué. Frayed cuffs, holey sleeves -- such things can be mended with style! This is a great beginner's class, while experienced needle-felting artists are also welcome. Fiber artist Mikal Robinson has studied weaving with plants, animal fibers, felting, and spinning. They have over 25 years of experience wo...
We hope you'll join us to wander, sketch and paint Fort Worden, with Maria Coryell-Martin, founder of Art Toolkit Adventure Art Supply. We'll start with some quick sketching tips, then go explore Fort Worden to find interesting things to paint. We'll end our sketching date at Reveille for some warm drinks and snacks, and an opportunity to share what we made. Bring your favorite sketchbook and supplies. We'll also have Art Toolkit watercolor palettes and brushes available to borrow and play wi...
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of National Get Outdoors Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Free Fishing Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Juneteenth. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Music & Arts & Other Things! Come enjoy and immerse yourself in all THINGs music and art! This is the third year that this eclectic and intimate three-day festival of music and arts is being held at Fort Worden. This year features a tightly curated lineup of diverse performers with an emphasis on fresh discoveries and a vision to create an environment where all are welcomed and represented. Tickets are on sale now in person at the Fort Worden Commons building and online at https://thingnw....
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of National Public Lands Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of World Mental Health Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of Veterans Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
Washington State Parks Free Day in honor of an Autumn Day. No Discover Pass required to visit a state park this day.
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"Wonderful one-night stay in a former army family apartment in Fort Worden State Park. Spacious spaces, clean rooms and amenities in simple surroundings. The bonus: a family of deer in the backyard. Jazz Festival and workshops throughout the park while we were there."
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