Encaustic: Painting with Wax
Designed to give artists an introduction to the encaustic painting medium or as an open studio time for intermediate students, this hands-on course will teach the basics of encaustic painting including how to make your own wax medium, the basic tools needed and various techniques such as incising, scraping, layering wax, using stencils, metal imprinting tools and fusing with a torch.
Location: William C. Warren Building
Instructor: Tia Matthies
Ages: 16 and over
March 14, Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM #42273 Fee: $125/$135 Resident/ Non-Resident |
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Pinterest Projects: Paper Flower Wreath
These beautiful blooms are sure to put a spring in your step and brighten your door! Made from deconstructed book pages and embellishments, this fun workshop will provide supplies and instructions on how to make your own rolled page paper wreath! You can use provided supplies or bring your own special book or music pages to use.
Location: William C. Warren Building
Instructor: Cathy Wickenkamp
Ages: 14 and over
March 21, Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM #42556
Fee: $20/$24 Resident/Non-Resident
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Fused Glass for Mother’s Day
Spend the afternoon making a special gift for mom out of pre-cut glass shapes, grit, and wet enamel. Moms can attend and sit separate from their kids to keep the gift a surprise. Following the class, the artwork will be fired by the artist in a kiln and will be available to pick-up the following week. You will be able to make up to three separate fused glass artworks. Ages under 15 must be accompanied by a guardian - both guardian and child must register for use of the materials. Ages 16 and over, 8-15 with guardian.
Location: William C. Warren Building
Instructor: Kris Vermeer
May 2 Saturday 1-2:30p #43187
Fee: $25/30 |
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TO REGISTER:
Phone: 253-931-3043 (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
In Person: 910 Ninth Street SE, Auburn (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Online: www.auburnwa.gov/play
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Downtown Sculpture Gallery Walking Tour
Saturday, April 18, 4 pm
Join the artists to walk through downtown and learn about the sculptures and public art on display. Tour will begin at B Street SW and Main Street and culminate at D St. NE and Main Street. An after event reception will take place at Zola's Cafe. Free no registration required.
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Auburn Art and Wine Walk
Friday, May 8, 5 pm - 9 pm
Local artists will have their artwork on display and for sale in Auburn downtown businesses.
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January 14 - June 7 | White River Valley Museum | Of a Feather: Artists, Birds and the Northwest
February 27 - April 30 | Cheryl Sallee Gallery | George-Ann Bowers
February 27 - March 27 | City Hall Gallery | Auburn School District Art Faculty
Opening Reception: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 5 pm - 7pm
March 27 - April 30 | City Hall Gallery | Jennifer Kuhns & Jim Matthews
May 1 - May 28 | City Hall Gallery | Green River Community College Art Faculty Group Exhibition
City Hall Gallery:
25 W Main St
Open Monday – Friday, 8am–5pm
Auburn Senior Center Cheryl Sallee Gallery:
808 Ninth ST SE
Monday–Friday, 8am –5 pm
Extended Hours: Monday–Wednesday, 5pm–9pm
White River Valley Museum:
918 H Street SE
Wednesday-Sunday from noon-4pm
Every first Thursday from 6-8pm
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Downtown Sculpture Gallery
The City of Auburn invites sculptors to submit proposals for Auburn’s Downtown Sculpture Gallery. The works selected for this public art exhibition will be on loan to the City for a period of twelve months (12) and can be available for sale during that time. Application deadline is April 20, 2015. Download full application (PDF)
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ArtRageous Artist Leaders
Seeking talented and creative teaching artists to lead art making activities at the variety of City of Auburn summer festivals and events.
This is a paid opportunity. Download full application (PDF). Application deadline April 13, 2015.
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Pianos on Parade
Seeking creative and talented local artists to transform pianos for all to play and enjoy during Auburn's 2015 Pianos on Parade.
This is a paid opportunity. Download full application (PDF) Application deadline May 4, 2015.
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Art Walk and Wine Tasting
Currently seeking artist participation for both May and September Events. Please visit website for additional information
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