Summer Program
July 20 – September 15
Registration for Summer Quarter is closed. Placement confirmations sent via email by July 10.
Questions? Call or text 206.601.7112 or email program@pathwithart.org
What can I take this term?
Participants can enroll in each of the following for the Spring Program:
- Path with Art Singers or Veterans Choir, and
- Your choice of another 8-week class,
- Found Fashion class(es),
- One Friday Workshop,
- Art Kit (prioritized for new or online-only participants),
- Open Studio,
- Jam Sessions, and
- Access Art (check back for Access Art signup)
All programming is free and all applicable materials are included. Classes are either virtual or in-person.
Who can join our programs?
To participate in Path with Art programs, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Earn no more than $36,272 annual income (Veterans are exempt from this requirement).
- Be affiliated with one or more of our partner organizations.
- Provide the name of your case/housing manager at this organization.
- Agree to Path with Art policies for respectful and kind behavior and be considerate and willing to work with others in a safe, fun environment.
If you have any questions about the above items, please contact our program team at program@pathwithart.org or 206-601-7112.
How do I sign up?
You can sign up online! View the step-by-step tutorial video for more information about how to sign up. Questions or need assistance signing up? We are always happy to register you over the phone. Call or text: 206.601.7112 or email: program@pathwithart.org
We all have access needs in order to fully engage in learning and will do our best to provide you with what you need to succeed in classes and workshops.
If you require any classroom accommodation –– whether it’s related to a disability or simply something that will make your experience easier –– please let us know.
Classroom accommodation requests can be made through the registration form, and throughout the quarter by emailing program@pathwithart.org or calling 206-601-7112
Some Common Requests
- ASL interpretation, captioning, audio amplification
- Large font materials, summary emails, class recordings (online-only)
- Use of the fridge for storage of personal snacks
- Clear face masks (in-person only)
- Sensory sensitive spaces.
University of Washington’s Center for Accessible Design & Innovative Inclusion audited our artHOME for opportunities to increase accessibility. Our artHOME meets the minimum requirements for ADA compliance and we regularly take advantage of opportunities to go above the minimum compliance. Service animals are always welcome.
Mobility
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Push button door access for main entrance located at 200 Mercer Street
- Push button door access for ADA restroom, to enter studios, and music room
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Ramp entrance
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Interior lift for access to second level
Vision
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Staff available to share, describe, and answer questions
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Large print, high contrast handouts of exhibit text
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Hand-held magnifiers available
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Clear face masks available upon request
Hearing
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Assisted listening devices available for class instruction or events using microphones
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ASL interpreters upon request
Language
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Primary exhibit text available in English
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Spanish-speaking interpretive staff (subject to availability)
Restrooms
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Single-stall, all-gender restrooms available
Summer Classes
Our multidisciplinary programming spans painting, drawing, illustration, audio editing/podcasting, photography, writing, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, theater, dance/movement, and music. Participants can choose to join us online or in-person. Every quarter features a new set of 6- to 8-week classes providing hands-on skill-building in a variety of disciplines, taught by a roster of over 50 professional teaching artists in an encouraging and supportive community. Classes rotate every term, so there is always something new to explore!
Path with Art Singers
8 sessions: Mondays, 7/20–9/14 from 1–3pm (no class 9/7 for Labor Day)
Teaching Artist: Malex Reed
artHOME
200 Mercer St.
Seattle, WA 98109
If you love to sing or have always wanted to sing, this is the group for you! In this welcoming and supportive class, we’ll focus on building fundamental music skills—like rhythm, pitch, harmony, and breath control—alongside healthy vocal technique. You’ll learn how to use your voice confidently and expressively as your instrument. Through warm-ups, group exercises, and learning songs together, you’ll develop blend, listening skills, and stage presence while experiencing the joy of singing in community. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to try.
Come sing with us! All experience levels welcome. You may register for Path with Art Singers in addition to another class.
Every Body Moves: A Movement Experience
6 sessions: Thursdays, 8/6–9/10 from 11:30am–1pm
Teaching Artist: Devin Oshiro
Whim W'Him
1716 2nd Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
Looking for an opportunity to move your body and recharge? This dance and movement series invites you into a welcoming space where creativity and connection can bloom. We’ll warm up with gentle breathing, stretching, and low-impact movement inspired by dance, mindfulness, and somatic practices like yoga and pilates, followed by guided creative exercises to spark imagination and expression.
Open to all bodies – no prior dance experience needed!
Creativity x Wellness
8 sessions: Thursdays, 7/23–9/10 from 3–5pm Pacific Time
Teaching Artist: Monica Peña
Creativity x Wellness is a thoughtfully designed class so anyone can make their best ideas happen. Fusing insights from the arts & wellness, this class will strengthen your creative thinking muscles by guiding you through exercises that can be smoothly integrated into your daily routine. Together, we will learn how practices like mindfulness, poetic acts, sit spots, and more can create space for creativity in our lives, ultimately leading to deeper, more expansive living.
Mixed Media Exploration
8 sessions: Thursdays, 7/23–9/10 from 4–6pm Pacific Time
Teaching Artist: Jackie Argyle
This class is designed for artists who already have some familiarity with one or more mediums and are interested in expanding their creative practice by mixing different materials together. While paper and coloring tools will be provided, participants are welcome to bring any other materials they have on hand—such as pencils, watercolors, collage paper, or fabric. Throughout the session, we will explore the core principles of layering, color, and value to create compelling, multi-dimensional images. Whether you are looking to break out of a creative rut or simply want to experiment with something new, this class offers the perfect supportive environment to discover fresh ways of art-making!
Please note that manipulating materials may require hand dexterity and may not be suitable for everyone. If you have questions about accessibility or accommodations, please reach out to program@pathwithart.org. We want to support you in your access needs.
Found Fashion
Participants work with Teaching Artists to create theatrical fashion pieces, often using repurposed materials in a practice we call Found Fashion. These extraordinary outfits are then showcased by community leaders at Path with Art’s annual Art for All Ball, which raises critical funds for PwA’s free programming. Participants with strong attendance may have the opportunity to attend the event with a complimentary ticket. Found Fashion classes may be taken in addition to another class.
Found Fashion: High Volume
8 sessions: Thursdays, 7/23–9/10 from 11am–1pm Pacific Time
Teaching Artist: Pakio Galore
artHOME
200 Mercer St.
Seattle, WA 98109
Join us for Found Fashion: High Volume, a hands-on, architectural fashion class where we will rethink the boundaries of wearable art to make a massive splash on the runway! Instead of designing a standard costume around a human shape, this collaborative class will build alternative, oversized structures that a body can fit inside, completely reimagining form, space, and volume using reclaimed materials.
Participants will learn structural construction processes, material manipulation, and creative upcycling strategies while experimenting with scale, framework, and proportion. Together, we will push beyond traditional fashion rules—stitching, binding, and constructing surplus and found materials into a dramatic, expressive garment for our community model to wear at the Art for All Ball.
Participants with strong attendance will be invited to attend the Art for All Ball with one free ticket.
Please note that manipulating materials may require hand dexterity and may not be suitable for everyone. If you have questions about accessibility or accommodations, please reach out to program@pathwithart.org. We want to support you in your access needs.
Veterans Program
Path with Art offers multidisciplinary arts programming with a specific emphasis on the veteran experience. All veterans are welcome regardless of income. Our programming is guided by the Veterans’ Program Steering Committee, composed of veterans and community members who work with veterans. For examples of this program’s work, check out our Virtual Veterans Gallery.
Veterans Choir (in collaboration with Seattle Opera)
8 sessions: Thursdays, 7/30–9/17 from 1–3pm
Teaching Artist: Michaella Calzaretta
Seattle Opera
363 Mercer Street
Seattle, WA 98109
If you love to sing or have always wanted to sing, this is the group for you! Facilitated by a Seattle Opera teaching artist, you will gain confidence in your singing voice by learning classical vocal technique and music fundamentals. You’ll also learn about opera history and explore other genres of vocal music. Most importantly, you will have a chance to sing together and connect with fellow veterans.
All experience levels welcome. Come sing with us! You may register for the Veteran’s Choir in addition to another class.
From Warrior to Creator: Creative Thriving After Military Service
8 sessions: Thursdays, 7/23–9/10 from 2–4pm Pacific Time
Teaching Artist: Natasha Terry
Designed specifically for veterans, this transformative class offers a dignified, grounding space to honor your history while shifting the “warrior mindset” into the archetype of the creator. Guided by multidisciplinary artist Natasha Terry, participants will give their calling to service fresh, life-giving purpose through a thoughtful blend of reflective writing exercises and hands-on, expressive art activities. Together, we will translate our experiences and passions into art, culminating in writing or work that represents your authentic creative voice. No prior art or writing experience is necessary to join this caring community; just a willingness to explore your inner world alongside fellow veterans.
Friday Workshops
Join us for two-week virtual Friday workshops led by professional teaching artists. These workshops offer structured guidance, creative exploration, and time to make art together in community. Participants are welcome to sign up for one Friday Workshop.
Petals & Pencils: Sketching the Natural World
2 sessions: Fridays, 9/4 + 9/11 from 1–3pm Pacific Time
Teaching Artist: Garima Naredi
PNW summers bring an abundance of flowers and foliage. Join me for this workshop as we explore the underlying structure and beauty of plants through drawing. Each week, we’ll study a selection of flowers and plants, observing their forms and learning to see them in terms of shape, planes, light, and shadow. Participants are encouraged to work with any drawing or painting materials they have on hand, including pencils, pens, pastels, watercolor, and more. Through guided observation and mark-making exercises, we’ll discover new ways of seeing and drawing the natural world.
Art Kits
Art Kits are mailed or distributed directly to participants and include all materials needed to complete a project as well as a step-by-step guidebook. Teaching Artists design these professional kits each quarter. Supplies are limited and prioritized for first-time and online-only participants.
Seeds of Self Art Kit
Teaching Artist: Kierron-dé Brown
Seeds of Self is a guided art kit or creative workshop blending accessory-making with reflective journaling. Participants design and craft a personalized bag charm using beads, wire, natural materials, and affirmations. Alongside the making process, guided writing prompts invite participants to reflect on their personal growth, what they carry with them, and what they want to release.