Path with Art offers multi-disciplinary arts programming, offered quarterly with a specific emphasis on the veteran experience. Our programming is guided by the Veterans’ Program Steering Committee which is composed of veterans and community members who work with veterans.
FALL PROGRAM | October 16 – December 15
Registration is now closed for fall classes. Sign up is always open for open studio + Jam Sessions!
Participants can enroll in each of the following for the Fall Program:
1) Path with Art Singers, Veterans Choir, o Clase de Canto (en Español),
2) Your choice of another 8-week class,
3) Workshops,
4) Art Kit (prioritized for new or online-only participants),
5) Open Studio,
6) Jam Sessions, and
7) Access Art.
All programming is free and all applicable materials are included. Classes are either virtual or in-person.
See our in-person policies here. Please confirm your eligibility before registering. Questions? Email us at: program@pathwithart.org
Leather and Fabrics: From Scraps to Costume
TEACHING ARTIST: Shari Noble
4 sessions >> thursdays, 10/12-11/2 from 3–6pm
ArtHome | 200 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
In this class, you will receive hands-on demonstrations for how to deconstruct denim, leather and possibly other heavy weight fabrics that we will reinvent and turn into a full look from head to toe for our special community model. You will learn basic leather working techniques and embellishment practices, such as cutting, painting, studding, riveting and stitching. This is a really fun and rewarding way to work with leather while assisting in constructing a finished costume that will be featured on the runway at the Art for All Ball!
You may register for this class in addition to another class.
Image Courtesy of Shari Noble
Image Courtesy of Pakio Galore
Sparkle + Glitter Galore
TEACHING ARTIST: PAKIO GALORE
4 sessions >> FRIDAYS, 10/13-11/3 from 1–4pm
ArtHome | 200 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
This class is inspired by glam rock, sparkles, and shiny materials! Let's create a unique and stylish piece as a group that will dazzle on the runway for our rockstar model. We'll cover some basics of sewing, including how to choose fabrics, thread, and notions, how to use a sewing machine, and how to create different sewing techniques. We'll be working on a project inspired by glam rock, sequined, glittery fabrics, and rhinestone. No prior sewing experience needed.
You may register for this class in addition to another class
Unleash the Power of Words: Poetry From the Blank Page to Publishing
TEACHING ARTIST: Ricardo Ruiz
8 sessions >> Tuesdays, 10/17-12/5 from 2-4pm
ONLINE
Welcome to Unleash the Power of Words: Writing Poetry from the blank page to publishing. Over eight weeks, we'll dive into the magic of poetry, discovering how words can be our greatest allies. The class will operate with prompt/suggestion-based creation for the first four weeks, followed by three weeks of revision and editing, with a final session focused on submitting and publishing. Time will be set aside each week for writing and reading contemporary poetry.
Writers of all levels are welcome to come, let your imagination soar, and join us in creating a poetic world from the blank page to publication."
DOCUMENTARY MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY
Courtesy of Meghan E. Jones.
TEACHING ARTIST: MEGHAN E. JONES
8 SESSIONS >> WEDNESDAYS, 10/18-12/6 FROM 1-3PM
ONLINE
Join us as we take a deep dive into a subject matter that is personal to you and learn how to photograph it through documentary photography with our cell phones! In this class we will learn what documentary photography means and how to make images with our cell phones as a form of storytelling. All levels of photography experience and all types of mobile phones are welcome. Let’s tell fantastic stories through photographs together!
This class is open to both Veterans and non-Veterans.
HAIKU WRITING
TEACHING ARTIST: STUART ZOBEL
8 SESSIONS >> WEDNESDAYS, 10/18-12/6 FROM 1-3PM
ONLINE
Learn to write modern haiku and haiku-like poetry. Haiku and its related forms have been used as a way to center oneself and gain insight into the world around us for centuries. Today there is a thriving haiku community connecting people from all around the world, allowing us to share and learn unique perspectives with people from all cultures and walks of life. We will be learning the techniques to write powerful, short, image-based poetry. Class time will be divided between reading and sharing work from a variety of poets, time for writing, and for sharing our poems with each other. No prior experience needed--all welcome.
This class is open to both Veterans and non-Veterans.
Introduction to Mosaics
TEACHING ARTIST: Luz Helena Thompson
8 sessions >> Wednesdays, 10/18-12/6 from 2-4pm
ONLINE
Create beautiful mosaic artwork using a variety of different materials in this introductory course. You will learn the basics of how to design, shape and create mosaics and gain a foundational understanding of mosaic art theory. In class demonstrations and plenty of working time will allow you to complete several projects. All necessary materials will be provided and all skill levels are welcome--no prior art experience is required. Please note: This course will have a short pre-class orientation to discuss materials prior to the first session on Monday, October 9 from 2-2:45pm. Participation is required to receive a materials kit. We hope this advance meeting allows everyone to really hit the ground running in the first session!
Veterans Choir (in partnership with Seattle Opera)
TEACHING ARTIST: MIchaella Calzaretta
8 sessions >> Thursdays, 10/19-12/14 from 1–3pm
(Special performance on 11/3 and no class 11/23)
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. You may register for the Veteran’s Choir in addition to another class.
Come sing with us! All experience levels welcome.
Participants can take workshops in addition to classes.
Jam Sessions
TEACHING ARTIST: STUART ZOBEL
SELECT FRIDAYS FROM 1–4PM: 10/13, 11/17, 12/8
ARTHOME | 200 MERCER ST
Our Community Jam Sessions are back! 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.
Courtesy of Alice Gosti
ONLINE FRIDAY WORKSHOP
BUONGIORNO CORE: MOVEMENT FOR CREATIVITY, JOY, + RELEASE
TEACHING ARTIST: ALICE GOSTI
2 SESSIONS >> FRIDAYS, 12/1 + 12/8 FROM 1-3PM
ONLINE
This is a dance class for anyone hungry to get their body moving. Whether graceful or groovy each class will strengthen your body, lift your spirits and invite your imagination. We will work with a broad variety of movement styles and cultures past and present, learning their histories as well as their moves. This class is for all ages and abilities and no prior dance experience is required - just a desire to have fun and learn through your body. The class is a mix of qigong, stretching, yoga, Jane Fonda, pilates and strengthening. BUONGIORNO CORE is an exercise class and an art class at the same time. Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in.
OPEN STUDIO
Virtual Open Studio
every Monday from 3:30–5pm via Zoom
LIVE In-PERSON OPEN STUDIO
First three Fridays of the month from 1–4pm: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, and 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
ArtHome | 200 Mercer St
This is a Drop-In class, no prior registration is necessary.
Open Studio is a supportive, self-guided space to work on individual creative projects, share artwork, and connect with peers. For virtual open studios, use whatever supplies you have on hand. For in-person, we will have art supplies available. Let’s make some art together!
ART KITS:
These Art Kits are designed by Teaching Artists and include a step-by-step guide to the project. Materials are mailed to Participants. You may choose one of the below. Supplies are limited (prioritized for first-time and online-only participants).
Image Courtesy of Kate Guild
CREATURE CREATION ART KIT
Teaching Artist: KATE GUILD
MATERIALS MAILED TO PARTICIPANTS
Create your own soft creatures in this kit. Using scrap pieces of fabric swatches you will design and make your own unique stuffed creature. The included step by step guide has a few body patterns to choose from (or make your own). You can either secure with fabric glue (no sewing skills needed) or sew your creature. Once the body of your creature is done, you can add buttons, clothes, hair, scales and other items to the outside to give personality for this little keepsake. Whether you keep or give away is up to you!
“The Sketchbook Project: World Tour” by Steven Peterman and Sara Elands Peterman, 2015
WELCOME TO PATH WITH ART: Journaling FOR PLAY AND EXPLORATION KIT
MATERIALS MAILED TO PARTICIPANTS
This art kit has a variety of materials to get you started on an ongoing art journal. An art journal is a place to play, dream, explore, and create! It’s the same as a written journal, except that it incorporates colors, images, patterns, and other materials. Some art journals have a lot of writing, while others are purely filled with images. Art journaling is about the process of art making, and not the product. There are no rules other than to make art! Mixed media art journaling typically includes words, imagery & color. Materials used in art journaling can include paint, pens, printed text, written words, found papers, magazine clippings, and more. Feel free to tape in photographs or ticket stubs or index card art or diagrams of your dreams! A step-by-step guide with prompts will encourage your journaling to become part of your regular artistic practice.