Northwind Art

Women in Art History: Meeting Hildegard, Faith, Yayoi and Frida Who gets remembered—and who gets left out—when we tell the story of art? Join us as we lift the curtain on a broader, deeper art history by centering women-identified artists. Their lives and works ch...

WOMEN IN ART HISTORY step into the spotlight in Northwind Art's new classes in Port Townsend. Visit northwindart.org/collections/... to sign up for sessions exploring:
Hildegard von Bingen on Nov. 7;
Faith Ringgold on Dec. 5;
Yayoi Kusama on Jan. 23;
Frida Kahlo on Feb. 6.
Sign up and join us!

"Sally's World" is now open at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St. in Port Townsend. Come see this one-woman show of art by Sally Jablonsky — we're betting you've never seen anything like it. The gallery is open 12-5 PM Thursdays through Mondays. More info: NorthwindArt.org.

Showcase 2026 is open for submissions for *one more week!* Visit northwindart.org and click on the FOR ARTISTS heading to find out about this exhibition. *Deadline is Oct. 19.
Pictured are gorgeous works by current Showcase artists Beth Herrild, Marian Morris and Cory Goulet.

Courses and Workshops Northwind Art

Due to jury duty, Meg has rescheduled this class to Oct. 27! Please join us from the comfort of your home; sign up at northwindart.org/collections/...

"LAYER BY LAYER: EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES IN OIL" is a fun workshop with Scott Allen on two Saturdays, Oct. 11 and 18. See northwindart.org for info — and please note that starting 10/1, Northwind must start charging tax on classes — so if you sign up by Tuesday night, 9/30, you'll pay no sales tax.

JEWELRY FABRICATION 1 is a special course with teaching artist April Ottey at Northwind Art's Jewelry Studio in Port Townsend. It begins Oct. 8 — so visit northwindart.org/collections/... for info. Sign up by Tuesday night, 9/30, to avoid sales tax; we will be required to charge tax starting 10/1.

Art Journaling in Community with teaching artist Meg Kaczyk is an **online** class coming Oct. 13 at Northwind Art in Port Townsend! Visit northwindart.org/collections/... to join this class from wherever you are! If you're interested in art journaling or want to get deeper into it, this is for you.

The Northwind Art Jewelry Studio in Port Townsend has new courses coming in October. Whether you're an experienced jewelry maker or a beginner, we have a place for you! Learn more and reserve your seat at northwindart.org/collections/.... Pictured: Creations from jeweler and educator April Ottey.

Our new ensemble of Showcase Artists has arrived at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend. Come in and see how art makes the body feel better! The tranquil space is open 12-5 Thursdays through Mondays. Pictured: art by Ellen Reichart, Me'l Christensen and Sandra Offutt.

SO delicious! Come see Amy's work + 95 other fabulous pieces of art about good food. Northwind Art's gallery is at 701 Water St., Port Townsend; open 12-5 PM Thursdays through Mondays.

Small Expressions, Northwind Art's annual show, is open for entries! Artists working in a variety of media — from jewelry to paintings to sculpture and beyond — are encouraged to visit northwindart.org for the link in red at the top of the page. Enter by Oct. 12! Pictured: snippets from 2024.

Are you a Pacific Northwest artist? The call for proposals is now open for Northwind Art's Showcase 2026 in Port Townsend. Read all about it at Northwindart.org — the link to the CaFE call is in the red banner at the top of our website. The deadline to apply is Oct. 19!

Design, carve and print functional art in "Tote-ally Block Printed," Saturday, Aug. 23! Learn more about this new class at northwindart.org/collections/.... It's one of many fun workshops this summer at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend.
**All materials are provided, no experience necessary!

"Waves and Watercolors" is a plein air painting class for all levels Saturday, Aug. 23 at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend: northwindart.org/collections/.... Join us for art, blue mind, and fresh sea air ...
Pictured: images from wonderful "Waves" teaching artist Aliina Lahti's website.

A SPECIAL OFFERING from Northwind Art:
Chuck Iffland's 12x18" prints, part of the "Echoes, Memories and Curiosities" exhibition, now available for purchase!
Visit northwindart.org or visit Northwind's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend; open 12-5 PM every day but Tuesday.

Ask him anything! Outsider artist Chuck Iffland will give a free talk this Sunday, July 27, at 3 PM at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend.
Chuck will be surrounded by his exhibit, "Echoes, Memories and Curiosities," for this lively conversation. More info: northwindart.org.

Learning and developing your sewing skills is transformational. Visit northwindart.org/collections/... for info about:
- Intro to the Sewing Machine Aug. 1
- Fashion Sewing for Beginners to Intermediates Aug. 2 and 3
- Open Sew: Garments! Aug. 17
Expert educator Evette Allerdings is your guide!

David Van Galen lives on Whidbey Island, where the surrounding sea and sky thrill him. See his watercolors (including these pictured) at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend — now open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays only!). More info and images under Shop at Northwindart.org.

Ready to take your silver ring or pendant to the next level? Join us at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend Sunday, July 27, for Intro to Silversmithing 2 with Sarah Calautti. You'll learn new skills for jewelry you love! More info: northwindart.org (select Take a Class).

Introduction to the Sewing Machine Learn the basics of sewing machine operation in this beginner-friendly, three-hour workshop with Evette Allerdings. You'll get comfortable threading, stitching, and troubleshooting—using your own mach...

Curious about sewing — or wanting a refresher before you dive into a project? Northwind Art School has a space for you in our forthcoming sewing classes. Here's the first one: northwindart.org/collections/...

Come for the ART, stay for the COMMUNITY — in Charles Spitzack's Woodcut Printmaking Exchange, July 27 at Northwind Art in Port Townsend. Learn more and sign up at northwindart.org, and join us for a fabulous day of developing your printmaking skills and sharing!

Bring a "dish" — your art — to the Northwest Expressions Potluck Banquet exhibition this summer! All art media are welcome; artists from WA and Oregon can apply via the link at the top of northwindart.org. Deadline is July 28; show will open Aug. 28 at Northwind Art's gallery in Port Townsend.

NURTURE LAB with Meg Kaczyk is a mini artist residency August 7 in Port Townsend. Give yourself a day dedicated to your art, in our studios at Fort Worden State Park; learn more and sign up at northwindart.org/collections/.... This is a day for expression, wherever you are in your creative journey.

TODAY's the last day for "Into the Woods," Patricia Hagen's inspirational show at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend! We're open 12-5 PM and we'd love for you to experience — or revisit — this exhibit before it's gone.
Can't make it in? See the art under SHOP at Northwindart.org.

Nature Mantras & Mandalas is an outdoor art class with Aliina Lahti Saturday, July 12! Learn more at northwindart.org/collections/..., and join us at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. This is one in a variety of outdoor and indoor classes — as well as summer youth camps; info on the website!

The magical Margie McDonald is offering a new camp this summer: Woven Marvels! Aug. 11-15, youngsters 8 and up get to learn all kinds of skills, meet friends and build confidence that will serve them far outside the art studio! Sign up at northwindart.org/collections/.... See you at Fort Worden!

Join the fabulous Charles Spitzack for Woodcut Printmaking Exchange on Sunday, July 27 in Port Townsend — and mix art-making with camaraderie. More info about this special printmaking workshop awaits at northwindart.org/collections/courses. We're looking forward to another Spitzack adventure!

"The Essentials of Oil: Intro to Oil Painting" is a wonderful workshop in Port Townsend on July 19. Visit northwindart.org to join teaching artist Anne Pfeiffer and step into the vivid world of alla prima oil painting. All supplies are provided!

Northwind Art's Online Art Auction wraps up Friday at 8 PM! Visit northwindart.org/gala to browse the Catalog, then bid (from anywhere) on your favorites. Artwork large and small in numerous styles and mediums awaits you — and proceeds benefit Northwind's art programs and scholarships!

*The Wild Figure: Plein Air and the Human Form* is a new Northwind Art class in Port Townsend on June 25: northwindart.org/collections/... has signup info! Teaching artist CW Sawyer guides an adventure with light, landscape, and the human form together in a dynamic outdoor setting. Revel in summer!