Path with Art offers multi-disciplinary arts programming, offered quarterly 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 which is composed of veterans and community members who work with veterans. Check out our Virtual Veterans Gallery.
FALL PROGRAM | October 8 – December 13
REGISTRATION FOR Fall QUARTER IS NOW CLOSED.
SIGN UP IS ALWAYS OPEN FOR VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON
OPEN STUDIO + JAM SESSIONS
Participants can enroll in each of the following for the Summer Program:
1) Path with Art Singers or Veterans Choir,
3) Your choice of another 8-week class,
4) One Found Fashion 4-Week Workshop,
5) One Ambassador-led Workshop,
6) Art Kit (prioritized for new or online-only participants),
7) Open Studio,
8) Jam Sessions, and
9) Access Art.
All programming is free and all applicable materials are included. Most Veteran classes are online, with the exception of Veterans Choir which is in-person at Seattle Opera. See our in-person policies here.
Questions or need assistance signing up? Call: 206.601.7112 or email: program@pathwithart.org
Free Your Voice
PwA Participant Artist Gary Nelson sings at the Summer Showcase
TEACHING ARTIST: Bex Lipps
8 SESSIONS >> Wednesdays, 10/16-12/4 FROM 1-3PM PDT
ONLINE
What is your true voice and what does it long to express? Discover the music living inside of you in this 8-week exploration of sound, song, and authentic expression. We’ll get to know our inner and outer voices by playing with vocal improvisation, rhythm, writing prompts, and more. Together we’ll build a repertoire of short, simple songs that are medicine for the heart and soul. No singing experience is necessary, all voices are welcome!
Note: This class is open to both Veterans and non-Veterans.
Design Thinking for Creative Expression: A Collaborative Approach to Artistic Problem-Solving
Courtesy of Luz Helena Thompson
TEACHING ARTIST: Luz Helena Thompson
8 sessions >> Wednesdays, 10/16–12/11 (no class nov 27) from 2–4pm
Online
Discover your inner artist with this introductory course on Design Thinking for Creative Expression. The course aims to deepen understanding of the creative process through experimentation and exploration. By applying design thinking principles, participants can approach art-making as a problem-solving process to unlock creativity and overcome artistic barriers. Learn how empathy, idea generation, and prototyping can bring your artistic visions to life. Hands-on projects and collaborative discussions allow us to explore the transformative power of art for personal growth and healing.
Veterans Choir (in partnership with Seattle Opera)
TEACHING ARTIST: MIchaella Calzaretta
8 sessions >> Thursdays, 10/17-12/12 from 1–3pm (no class on Thanksgiving Day)
SEATTLE OPERA, 363 MERCER ST, 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.
Professional Practices for Visual Artists: Getting Your Work Into the World
TEACHING ARTIST: Wynne Pei + Friends
8 sessions >> Thursdays, 10/17-12/12 from 3–5pm (no class on Thanksgiving Day)
Online
Join us for this 8-week class focused on professional practices for visual artists! Each session of class we will invite various Path with Art Teaching Artists and/or outside artists and experts as we explore topics such as; writing an artist statement and bio, assembling a portfolio of work, photographing our art, framing, fundamentals of copyright + intellectual property, seeking opportunities (like calls for exhibitions), an introduction to PwA’s art sales program, and more. Our goal is that each participants leaves with a stronger understanding of the art landscape, and how they might like to participate in getting their work into the world.
Prerequisite: Eligible participants have completed at least two PwA classes with strong attendance.
Note: This class is open to both Veterans and non-Veterans.
Image of Path with Art Summer Visions exhibition opening
Participants can take workshops in addition to class(es).
You can take one Found Fashion workshop and one Ambassador-Led Workshop.
ONLINE FRIDAY WORKSHOPS
costume design workshop
Illustration from Alice in Wonderland, courtesy of public commons
Illustration from Alice in Wonderland, courtesy of public commons
TEACHING ARTIST: danielle blackwell
1 session >> friday, 12/6 FROM 1–4PM (three hours)
online
This three-hour workshop will guide you through the developmental process of costume design. Using classic or contemporary books, movies, or plays, we will each choose a favorite character to design a unique costume based on their personality. Supportive guidance from your classmates and Teaching Artist Danielle will give you ideas and tools to capture your costume idea on paper. Let's delve into the world of costume development!
No prior experience needed. Participants are recommended to have a paper and pencil available for this workshop.
Inward and Outward: Mindfulness, Gentle Yoga & Reflective Writing
Image courtesy of Joey Jennings
TEACHING ARTIST: joey Jennings
1 session >> friday, 12/13 FROM 1–3PM
Image courtesy of Joey Jennings
online
During this workshop, calming yogic practice will invite you home to your physical form, meditation cues will help you dive into your inner landscape, and journaling prompts will aid you in processing your experiences. This workshop is accessible to those trying yoga and meditation for the first time or regular practitioners. While the instruction serves as guidance, everything is optional, giving you the autonomy to engage at your comfort level and pace. Come and feel into your internal world, and let the findings flow out through writing!
No prior experience needed. Participants are recommended to have a paper and pencil available for this workshop.
FOUND FASHION FOUR-WEEK WORKSHOPS
Costume on Tony Miles (left) by Katy Flynn’s Found Fashion class, 2023
Phoenix Rising: Found Fashion
TEACHING ARTIST: Katherine Flynn
4 sessions >> Tuesdays, 10/8 to 10/29 FROM 4–6PM
ARTHOME | 200 MERCER ST
Together we will be working on two costumes for the Art for All Ball inspired by the transformative nature of a phoenix. A phoenix is a mythical bird renowned for its cycle of regeneration and rebirth. It is often depicted with vibrant plumage in fiery colors such as red, gold, and orange, symbolizing its connection to the sun and fire. According to legend, the phoenix lives for hundreds of years before it is consumed by flames, reduced to ashes, only to rise anew from the embers reborn. In this class, you'll receive hands-on demonstrations on deconstructing and reinventing fabric scraps, shoulder pads, and other materials to transform them into feathers, creating a vibrant textured gown.
Join us for this rewarding and creative experience, and see your work shine on the runway at the Art for All Ball! High-attendance participants will receive a free ticket to this fall fundraiser event.
Zero Waste Found Fashion Workshop
Costume by Janelle Abbott’s Found Fashion class, 2023
TEACHING ARTIST: Janelle Abbott
4 sessions >> Wednesdays, 10/9 to 10/30 FROM 3:30–5:30PM
ARTHOME | 200 MERCER ST
Together we will be making a collaborative costume for one of Path with Art's model at the fall fundraiser, the Art for All Ball. We will also be reusing materials to divert them from the landfill to transform them into a costume. We may use fabric or deconstruct objects like handbags or shoes to make a garment. We may also use discarded house paint, spray paint, or nail polish on fabric to bring color and pattern into the look. We will have fun experimenting in a supportive environment with hands-on demonstrations. Join us! No prior sewing experience needed, just a willingness to experiment and have fun.
Participants who have high attendance in this class will be invited to the fall fundraiser, our Art for All Ball, on a free ticket.
Glam Rock Found Fashion Workshop
Shaina Shephard and Molly Sides (costume by Pakio Galore)
TEACHING ARTIST: Pakio Galore
4 sessions >> Thursdays, 10/10 to 10/31 FROM 4–6PM
ARTHOME | 200 MERCER ST
This workshop is inspired by glam rock, sparkles, and native patterns, designs, and fashion! Let's create a unique and stylish piece as a group that will dazzle on the runway for our rockstar model, Colleen Echohawk (Pawnee, Athabascan). We'll cover some basics of sewing, including how to choose fabrics, thread, and notions as we work on our costume. You may be drawing, painting, embellishing, sewing, weaving (and more) to support the finished costume. No prior sewing experience needed.
Participants who have high attendance in this class will be invited to the fall fundraiser, our Art for All Ball, on a free ticket. No prior experience necessary.
AMBASSADOR-LED WORKSHOPS
Join one workshop, led by our talented participants in the Peer Leadership Program! Keep your eyes peeled for additional online workshop opportunities later this fall.
EXPLORING ALCOHOL INK WORKSHOP
Ambassador TEACHING ARTIST: Bean Fairbanks
1 SESSION >> FRIDAY, 10/18 FROM 2-4PM PDT
ARTHOME | 200 MERCER ST
Join this fun and exploratory workshop on using alcohol inks! Alcohol ink is a rather inexpensive art material that dries quickly on non-porous surfaces and can create stunning abstract designs. You can layer, bleed, and manipulate the inks to achieve beautiful, unpredictable effects. If you have ever been frustrated using a paintbrush, I encourage you to try this and let the colors flow!
Halloween Hanging Door Decoration Workshop
TEACHING ARTIST: Jennifer Levi
1 SESSION >> FRIDAY, 10/25 FROM 2-4PM PDT
ARTHOME | 200 MERCER ST
As Halloween and the spooky season approaches, we invite you to transform common household items to make a door knocker/hanging decoration. Using string, small bells, googly eyes, charms, and more, we will decorate a small door hanger. We hope that our door decorations provide some fun this Halloween season (and that the jingle wards off evil spirits).
If you choose to dress up, Halloween costumes are welcome!
The Anatomy of Gardening Workshop
AMBASSADOR TEACHING ARTIST: ShÄnda de Anda
1 SESSION >> FRIDAY, 11/1 FROM 2-4PM PDT
ARTHOME | 200 MERCER ST
In this short workshop, we will create poetry and tend to the garden of your inner world. Using the themes of growth, we will provide "gardening tips" in a metaphorical way to champion self care and self expression through poetry. You will have some writing time during the workshop and we hope you leave feeling more rooted and that using poetry as self care continues to grow on you.
Imaginative Photography Workshop
Photo by Melody Recktenwald
AMBASSADOR TEACHING ARTISTS: Melody RecktEnwald and Patricia DeHart
1 SESSION >> FRIDAY, 11/8 FROM 2-4PM PDT
ARTHOME | 200 MERCER ST
Hoaxes in photography are as old as photography itself. Before photoshop and digital editing, there were in-camera techniques to produce creative images. In this workshop we will explore how to reproduce common "faked" images using props, perspective, changing shutter speed, and intentional camera movements.
DSLR cameras provided for the workshop. No prior experience needed.
OPEN STUDIO
Open Studio is a supportive space to work on individual creative projects, share artwork, and connect with community through the healing process of art-making. For in-person studio-time, you are invited to use the ArtHOME studios and theater––including all of our on-hand supplies and instruments to create. We have guitars, drums, a keyboard, writing supplies, and visual art materials for drawing, painting, sewing, collage, and more. We hope you join us for this community art-making time! All Open Studios are Drop-In, no prior registration is necessary.
Our Open Studio and Community Jam Session calendar is here.
VIRTUAL OPEN STUDIO
every Monday from 3:30–5pm PDT via Zoom (except 10/14 + 11/11)
LIVE IN-PERSON OPEN STUDIO
First three Fridays of the month from 1–4pm: 10/4 + 10/18 + 11/1 + 11/8 + 12+6 + 12/13
ArtHOME | 200 Mercer St
LGBTQIA+ IN-PERSON OPEN STUDIO
Last Friday of the month from 1-4pm: 10/25 + 11/22
ArtHOME | 200 Mercer St
This LGBTQIA+ Open Studio invites anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ to make art alongside others.
JAM SESSIONS
TEACHING ARTIST: STUART ZOBEL AND FRIENDS
SELECT FRIDAYS FROM 1–4PM: 10/25 + 11/22 + 12/13
ARTHOME | 200 MERCER ST
Participant Artists and musician volunteers gather and play music together informally and unrehearsed. These three-hour jam sessions drop-in format, no commitment required. Attendees are invited to bring their own instruments if they have one, but we also have instruments available including microphones, guitars, a bass, synthesizers, drums and other percussion, a keyboard and more. Participants are also welcome to enjoy the event as audience and community members, cheering on the musicians.
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.
Paper luminaries by Beth Denton
Making Paper Luminaries Art Kit
TEACHING ARTIST: Rachael Androski
MATERIALS MAILED TO PARTICIPANTS
A paper luminary is a decorative lantern made from paper that adds a warm, festive glow to a space. In this art kit, you will make your very own luminary using hand cut and decorated paper. A step-by-step instruction guide will include designs for your luminary from simple cutouts to more detailed patterns. The cut outs create a beautiful interplay of light and shadow. We hope this luminary brightens up your winter!
Sunprinting on Fabric Art Kit
TEACHING ARTIST: Alec Rogers
MATERIALS MAILED TO PARTICIPANTS
Sunprinting (also called solarprinting) is a non toxic way to make art with direct sunlight! In this art kit, you will have everything you need to make your own sunprints on fabric. You can select materials like flowers, leaves, string, or other flat objects on top of light-sensitive fabric that reacts when exposed to sunlight. Your objects will block light while the exposed areas of the fabric turn a beautiful dark color––creating wonderful silhouettes. You can turn your fabric pieces into small handkerchiefs, napkins, hair ties, or frame them and hang on the wall!