TEACHING ARTIST: Mary Mac Dahlke
8 SESSIONS >> TUESDAYS, 7/30-9/17 FROM 2-4PM PDT

ONLINE

Collage is a fun and immersive art form where you choose images and combine them in unique ways to create mixed media pieces with rich and beautiful details that are filled with personal meaning and complexity. In this class you'll have a variety of materials to work from such as; vintage and contemporary magazine pages, glue, and stencils. We will explore self expression through a series of collage techniques and visual demonstrations every week. Participants will complete three personal collage projects over the course of 8 sessions.

No prior experience needed--just a desire to create and have fun! Collage supplies will be mailed to participants. Please have a pair of scissors available for this class.

Veterans Choir (in partnership with Seattle Opera)

TEACHING ARTIST: MIchaella Calzaretta
8 sessions >> Thursdays, 8/1-9/19 from 1–3pm

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.

Your Story Matters: Storytelling for Veterans

TEACHING ARTIST: KaTHRYN Tran
8 SESSIONS >> Thursdays, 8/1-9/19 FROM 4-6PM PDT

Online

In "Your Story Matters," we'll bridge the gap that makes veteran stories feel untellable. This class merges writing preparation with the 5-minute spoken/performance storytelling style found in competitions like The Moth. This class is designed for those seeking the connection and camaraderie of sharing experiences with veteran peers.

First, we will learn a basic guide for storytelling structure and techniques to help translate our unique experiences into a universal language that can be shared with anyone. Then we will spend time working through public speaking exercises and story ideas. This class will culminate with the application of everything learned into an opportunity for each participant to share their story with the group.

Jam Sessions

TEACHING ARTIST: STUART ZOBEL AND FRIENDS
SELECT FRIDAYS FROM 1–4PM: 8/16 + 9/27

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.

ONLINE FRIDAY WORKSHOPS

DRAWING STILL LIFES

TEACHING ARTIST: DONNA TOUTH’LE BAKER
2 SESSIONS >> FRIDAYS, 8/30 + 9/6 FROM 1-3PM PDT

ONLINE

This is a great workshop for those who enjoy drawing. During each of our two sessions, we will observe a different still life, and you will utilize whatever materials you have on hand such as pencils, markers, pens, or other supplies to capture the likeness of our still life and/or be inspired by it. Participants are invited to use their imagination to elevate the ordinary into extraordinary utilizing skills they will develop with instruction from the teacher. This workshop involves careful observation, a time to slow down and concentrate on the still life (connecting with a piece of art history), and opportunity to have fun in the process.

FINDING YOURSELF IN MUSIC

TEACHING ARTIST: STUART ZOBEL
2 SESSIONS >> FRIDAYS, 9/13 + 9/20 FROM 1-3PM PDT

ONLINE

What do Jimi Hendrix, Charles Bukowski, Joni Mitchell, Shakespeare, Miles Davis, Van Gogh, Bach, and Beethoven have in common? A strong personal voice. We all have things that make us unique, the way we pronounce certain words,  the length of pauses between certain words when we speak - millions of little 'fingerprints' that make us who we are. This workshop will dive into the world of music and help us identify what it is about certain genres or styles that draws us in and keeps us listening. Through lectures and listening, we will continue to develop our own personal voice and taste preferences in our life-long music appreciation journey.

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.

VIRTUAL OPEN STUDIO
every Monday from 3:30–5pm PDT via Zoom (except 9/2)
See calendar below for Zoom link

LIVE IN-PERSON OPEN STUDIO
First three Fridays of the month from 1–4pm: 8/2 + 8/9 + 8/16 + 9/6 + 9/13 + 9/20
ArtHOME | 200 Mercer St

LGBTQIA+ IN-PERSON OPEN STUDIO
Last Friday of the month from 1-4pm: 8/30 + 9/27
ArtHOME | 200 Mercer St
This LGBTQIA+ Open Studio invites anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+ to make art alongside others.

ART KIT:

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.

TEXTILE COLLAGE ART KIT

TEACHING ARTIST: Mirta Wymerszberg
MATERIALS MAILED TO PARTICIPANTS

Participants will create their own textile collage that will become a piece of tapestry to hang or display in this step-by-step art kit. Using recycled pieces of fabric, you will piece together using glue or hand-sewing. We'll invite you to experiment with materials and textures, as well as composition and design––be it abstract or figurative. The end result will be unique to you and available to hang on the wall.