On Friday, October 18 at 6pm, Taps at the Guardhouse presents a return solo performance by Jeanie Murphy with old time banjo tunes and songs, and the stories that accompany them. Old-time music fans are well aware of Murphy’s work, whether her role as an instructor around the nation at events like the Festival American Fiddle Tunes, or her performances at square dances or her duo project with her husband Scott Marckx, a fiddler and luthier. When Murphy first approached playing banjo, it was t...

  Don your finest blue & green gear and head over to Taps at the Guardhouse to enjoy $15 pitcher & chicken wing specials ALL DAY LONG. This week, the Baltimore Ravens will travel to Centurylink Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 20 with a kickoff at 1:25PM to battle for the week 7 win. Come cheer on your team on game day at Taps! We're talking to YOU 12's!

Have you experimented enough in pastel to know you prefer working on textured, sanded or velour paper? Painting primarily in hard rather than soft pastels? Or vice versa? Do you like working realistically or abstractly? If you find you are still intrigued and maybe even hooked on pastels, continue to build your interest and hone your methods in this 2 day course. We will revisit the basic practice of layering pastels from hard to soft and dark to light on various substrates. Chris will demonstra...

Who doesn't need a little rest & relaxation in the middle of the week?? Join us every Wednesday the whole month of October for Wine Down Wednesday! Enjoy $3 selected wines by the glass, and 25% off selected wines by the bottle - ALL. DAY. LONG. Yup, you heard that right, we hope to see you there!

What is abstract seeing? And why is it important? How is it useful in my art making practice? Seeing abstractly is a way to grow self knowledge and to recognize (or break) patterns in composition or design. It is a way of honing ideas and opening up our vision and curiosity. It is a path to discovery. This workshop is useful to all artists —for anyone pursuing either Abstraction and/or Representation. This two day workshop is a concentrated study in Abstract Seeing. It is designed to both shak...

On Friday, October 25, Will Jevne will perform solo at Taps as part of the Friday Night Live Series from 6-8pm, presenting original songs alongside old-time numbers. Hailing from Sequim, singer and guitarist Will Jevne is a familiar face in the local music scene, whether on the bandstand or in jam sessions across the North Olympic Peninsula. Jevne works with the Sweater Weather String Band, which performs a mix of old-time country and honky-tonk music, also also branching into other styles li...

This is a two day class.  The first day we will build understanding of the skull and anatomy of the head. Just like sculpture it is important to have an armature to build from.  In Drawing this armature is the knowledge of the skull and anatomy of muscle and fat that overlays the bone on the human head. During the first day we will also study proportions of the human head and a method of drawing the head from multiple directions. This can be useful if you want to more accurately portray people i...

"Setting new standards and a fresh direction for the blues..." At the crossroads of blues and American roots music you'll find Brooks Williams. Setting new standards and a fresh direction for the blues, says Blues In Britain, and creating a beautiful fusion (Keys And Chords). Just when you think he can't sing a bluesier note, he sings it. Just when you think he can't strum a deeper groove, he strums it. Brooks Williams was born in Statesboro, Georgia, USA (the town made famous by the class...

In this class series, you will learn how to use the simple craft of papier-mâché to make useful and beautiful vessels. It’s playtime for grown-ups! In this hands-on experience, you will make your creations using common objects such as bowls, cups and plates as forms. Then you’ll successively layer the form with newspaper strips and simple flour-and-water paste to build a rustic, sturdy vessel. To finish the pieces, we’ll look at pattern design – from nature, history and different cultures – to i...

Who doesn't need a little rest & relaxation in the middle of the week?? Join us every Wednesday the whole month of October for Wine Down Wednesday! Enjoy $3 selected wines by the glass, and 25% off selected wines by the bottle - ALL. DAY. LONG. Yup, you heard that right, we hope to see you there!

Who doesn't need a little rest & relaxation in the middle of the week?? Join us every Wednesday the whole month of October for Wine Down Wednesday! Enjoy $3 selected wines by the glass, and 25% off selected wines by the bottle - ALL. DAY. LONG. Yup, you heard that right, we hope to see you there!

Marvel at the immediate and fascinating results of acrylic pouring with Ginny King. This recently revived acrylic paint technique sensation is suitable for students age 8 and up and the workshop would be a fantastic adventure for parents or grandparents and their young artists! Colors swirl, dragons and various amorphous shapes appear.  Beach scenes ebb and flow.  Your results will be startling and endlessly fascinating. Acrylic pouring is an easy technique that also offers increasing challe...

The key to the future is people joining in. The music of Joe Jencks captures this essential spirit. Joe is a fantastic singer who carries on the traditions. ~ Pete Seeger Poets, Philosophers, Workers & Wanderers -is absolutely Joe Jencks finest effort thus far. Jencks captivating tenor voice, lofted by flawless production, demonstrates music of conscience and provides a feast for the ear as well as nourishment for the soul. ~ Rich Warren, The Midnight Special WFMT, Chicago, IL In these ti...

We're pleased to announce Whiskey & Ribs night at Taps at the Guardhouse, Friday, November 1 from 5 - 8pm. Devour a mouthwatering plate of ribs (half rack or full rack), meet the award winning distilling team & order a whiskey flight or craft cocktails, and enjoy tunes from local musician Kalan Wolfe. It's bound to be a good ole' time! We hope to see you there. No reservations required. Whidbey Island Distillery is a family owned business run by three generations of the Heising family. Bev...

Perspective can be a daunting and confusing technique with a vocabulary all its own, yet nearly every artist uses perspective in their work. With an understanding of perspective, we can gain a better understanding of a picture’s structure and express in our work. Perspective is not an exact science: it is a system of making judgments about the graphical world. We will explore the vocabulary of perspective and how it applies to what we draw. Then we will work through a series of exercises to und...

For artists working in any medium and of all levels of ability As artists, we often find it hard to focus in one direction. There is so much that inspires us! But if we are scattered and flying off in too many directions, it may be that we are only touching the surface of what has moved us to create. Conversely, some artists narrowly limit themselves and discover they are in a rut. Their work has failed to grow and speak to others. Feeling scattered, regularly frustrated, unfocused or stuck a...

  Don your finest blue & green gear and head over to Taps at the Guardhouse to enjoy $15 pitcher & chicken wing specials ALL DAY LONG. This week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will travel to Centurylink Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 3 with a kickoff at 1:05PM to battle for the week 9 win. Come cheer on your team on game day at Taps! We're talking to YOU 12's!

Using the ancient dip pen and black sumi ink, come discover the joy and beauty of calligraphy and the calming meditation of calligraphy. Join poet calligrapher Lindsey Wayland to connect deeply with the letterforms you already use and read daily. The quality of calligraphy will bring each student closer to their center and presence. The word calligraphy comes from two Greek words: kallos, which means “beauty,” and graphein, which means “to write” thus, “beautiful writing.” However, because call...

Who doesn't need a little rest & relaxation in the middle of the week?? Join us every Wednesday the whole month of October for Wine Down Wednesday! Enjoy $3 selected wines by the glass, and 25% off selected wines by the bottle - ALL. DAY. LONG. Yup, you heard that right, we hope to see you there!

Learn to paint using acrylics in this 6-week course!  Students will explore a range of acrylic painting techniques to create soft images inspired by nature, and also bold, bright, wild creations that acrylics are known for! Each assignment will guide students step-by-step through planning for a painting, preparing surfaces for paint, and finishing a completed painting. While working as an assistant to Max Grover, Julie was able to absorb information, techniques and style. Combine that experienc...

ALISSA’S WORKSHOP HAS SOLD OUT, and a wait list is underway. To be added to the wait list, please email info@ptarts.org and include a phone number in your email message. Thank you! Program fee includes the following supplies: field kit, instructional booklet, 3 page color guide to best dye species, silk scarf and dye testing kit. Day One: Field Study and Testing for Color Take a slow walk through a nearby woodland to observe lichens and fungi in their natural habitat, while getting a deeper, ...

The strength of her songs lies in the melodies that seem to float into the ear and do not easily disappear. - ROOTS TIME Michelle McAfee is an Americana Folk Songstress with a way of weaving unforgettable melodies and vivid stories. Born with a fierce love of mountains and wanderlust, McAfee infuses her songwriting with a sense of place and adventure. Ive always been inspired by wilderness, wild people and wild places I love belonging to a wide community of people who live creatively, live a ...

Madrona MindBody proudly presents Peia's "Night of Song" Tour Featuring: Liron Meyuhas on percussion & Rob Taylor on double bass "Peia's voice soars like the wind as she sings a love letter to our Earth and an ode to humanity." - Huffington Post Recently returned from several months studying in the Gaeltachts (Irish speaking regions) of Western Ireland, this tour Oíche na nAmhrán, will focus on the songs and stories Peia gathered during her studies, as well as some old favorites. Pei...

  Don your finest blue & green gear and head over to Taps at the Guardhouse to enjoy $15 pitcher & chicken wing specials ALL DAY LONG. This week, the Seattle Seahawks will travel to Levi's Stadium to take on their division rivals, the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, November 11 with a kickoff at 5:15PM to battle for the week 10 win. Come cheer on your team on game day at Taps! We're talking to YOU 12's!

Who doesn't need a little rest & relaxation in the middle of the week?? Join us every Wednesday the whole month of October for Wine Down Wednesday! Enjoy $3 selected wines by the glass, and 25% off selected wines by the bottle - ALL. DAY. LONG. Yup, you heard that right, we hope to see you there!

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Come on over and paint your very own silk scarves - for yourself or as gifts. Choosing from a variety of colors we will work together to make lush and beautiful silk scarves. Silk dyes act a little like watercolor, they'll merge and mix to provide interesting, unusual and unique designs.  The end result is a scarf that is totally unique to you.  No previous experience is necessary for this class, and it's so much more fun with friends. All materials and supplies w...

Take your realistic drawing skills to the next level in this two-day follow-up workshop to Fundamental Drawing: Level One!  Students will use techniques acquired in the beginning drawing class to further enhance their art knowledge and to develop a ‘personal style’. Potential areas of exploration include one, two and three point perspective, landscape drawing, basic portraiture, drawing animals, composition and mediums other than graphite pencil. Note: This course is open to anyone who already p...

Through a series of exercises inspired by the work of artist Paul Klee, participants will invent an abstract alphabet that will be altered, embellished, combined with words and layers, and used as the basis for multiple creative pieces. Hand cut stencils, pastels, graphite, paint, and various resist materials will be used. Detailed demonstrations will offer plenty of time for hands-on artistic exploration and individual interpretation. Each participant will complete this workshop with an impress...

Rainshadow Recording 7:30pm Singer-songwriter and former hired [guitar] gun for Steve Earle, Joan Baez, Steve Forbert

In just one day, using only a variety of papers, you will create at least a dozen small abstract art pieces. Layering and placing interesting colors, patterns, and textures of papers will produce a surprising series of art works without using any paint.  This class is open to all levels. Supplies List Paper towels Brayer (3" or 4") Scissors Matte medium 2 foam brushes 1” wide Paint shirt or apron to protect your clothes Collection of papers, eg. Calendars, maps, book pa...

Glazing is amazing. In the shortest amount of time and with very little effort, you can enliven a dull area, develop the range of values, and possibly salvage a painting that you think is a dud. By adding a judicious glaze of color you could give that painting a spot on your wall! And the ones that really don’t make the cut can still happily function as a template to practice the technique of glazing. It makes sense that transparent colors would be used for glazing. We will be discussing the di...

  Don your finest blue & green gear and head over to Taps at the Guardhouse to enjoy $15 pitcher & chicken wing specials ALL DAY LONG. This week, the Seattle Seahawks will travel to Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, November 24 with a kickoff at 5:20PM to battle for the week 12 win. Come cheer on your team on game day at Taps! We're talking to YOU 12's!

We on the Olympic Peninsula live in abundance year round. With a rich history, bountiful soil & water, and an inspiring arts & education presence – Fort Worden is grateful to play a role in your everyday life. We invite you – the heartbeat that keeps this community going - to break bread with us this Thanksgiving, to celebrate & honor your neighbors - family, friends and strangers alike. November 28, 2019 at the Fort Worden Commons we’ll host an intimate gathering and seating is limited. ...

  Don your finest blue & green gear and head over to Taps at the Guardhouse to enjoy $15 pitcher & chicken wing specials ALL DAY LONG. This week, the Minnesota Vikings will travel to Centurylink Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks, Monday, December 2 with a kickoff at 5:15PM to battle for the week 13 win. Come cheer on your team on game day at Taps! We're talking to YOU 12's!

Tackle the unmitigated challenges of Portraiture in this weekend workshop for beginners! Bring in photos of the person(s) you'd like to paint, and Julie will provide the rest! Learn how to plan your composition, study proportions, mix skin tones, use brushes to create effective marks, prime and finish surfaces for painting. If you like to dive head first into the pool of art making, this is great class for you! Materials Fee: $25, check or cash made payable to the instructor on the first day of...

A letter is the most generous gift you can give. Within the gift of a letter is a moment to pause and exist within the space and connection between letter-writer and recipient. The holiday season is a wonderful time to slow down and connect. In class, we will develop systems for writing letters, create our own personalized stationery sets, and spend time together designing holiday stationery for those dear to us. Each student will leave with very beautiful supplies, but more importantly, studen...

  Don your finest blue & green gear and head over to Taps at the Guardhouse to enjoy $15 pitcher & chicken wing specials ALL DAY LONG. This week, the Seattle Seahawks will travel to the Los Angeles Coliseum to take on division rival the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 8 with a kickoff at 5:20PM to battle for the week 14 win. Come cheer on your team on game day at Taps! We're talking to YOU 12's!

Join us for a day of stirring up your artistic ideas in collage. We will explore more use of colors and materials. Be prepared to create many pieces to experience what is possible In collage work without judging them as finished pieces. It will be time of turning yourself loose to have fun with the possibilities in collage work. We will create both abstract and abstracted images. This is a good workshop for those who have participated in other collage/mixed media classes and to use those papers ...

  Don your finest blue & green gear and head over to Taps at the Guardhouse to enjoy $15 pitcher & chicken wing specials ALL DAY LONG. This week, the Arizona Cardinals will travel to Centurylink Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, December 22 with a kickoff at 1:25PM to battle for the week 16 win. Come cheer on your team on game day at Taps! We're talking to YOU 12's!

  Don your finest blue & green gear and head over to Taps at the Guardhouse to enjoy $15 pitcher & chicken wing specials ALL DAY LONG. This week, the San Francisco 49er's will travel to Centurylink Field to take on the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, December 29 with a kickoff at 1:25PM to battle for the week 17 win. Come cheer on your team on game day at Taps! We're talking to YOU 12's!

  Don your finest blue & green gear REGARDLESS of whose battling for the 54th Annual Super Bowl and head over to Taps at the Guardhouse to enjoy $15 pitcher & chicken wing specials ALL DAY LONG. More details to come - save the date!