Twisp: A portrait by the people

Friday, May 25

10am

Artist Laura Gunnip leads a collaborative “portrait” of Twisp. Meet at Confluence, disperse to collect or create; collage, objects, images, words and found materials from around town. Laura will guide class-goers in uniting these gathered elements into a 'portrait’ of Twisp. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn about participatory art and gain hands on experience creating an installation.

Laura Gunnip is a master printmaker as well as an advocate for participatory, site-specific art. Currently she’s exhibiting the thought provoking, whimsical and interactive “Transformation Hut” at Confluence Gallery for the “Beyond the Surface” exhibit. The “Hut” and much more of her work is on view until June 9.

No previous experience is required.
Tuition is $35.

Transcending the Medium

Plein Air Painting Intensive at Moccasin Lake Ranch

with Simon Kogan
Sat June 30 & Sun July 1, 9-4pm

Internationally renowned artist Simon Kogan teaches a deeper comprehension of color, light, medium and support. Having the opportunity to paint in the beautiful Moccasin Lake setting is icing on the cake! Participants can use any medium.

Tuition: $250
Register through Confluence Gallery

Watercolor Painting Workshop

with John Adams

June 16 & 17, 10-4pm

Join Northwest artist John Adams for two days of painting colorful mountain landscapes Learn to design unified, harmonious paintings using value study and a variety of color strategies.

Tuition: $75 for one day - $125 for two days

Mastering Digital Photography

Creating Stronger Images
with Sol Gutierrez

June 6 & 7, 6-8pm

Vision, crucial as it is, is not the ultimate goal of photography; expression is the goal. In this class Sol teaches the technical skills, the ‘grammar’ and ‘vocabulary’, of visual language so you can beautifully express yourself. Requirements: “Fundamentals of Photography” class or working knowledge of SLR camera.

Tuition: $75

2012 Methow Valley Studio Tour

Suzi Jenning's Studio

The Methow Valley Studio Tour invites you to celebrate locally crafted art. We are an annual art show located in the beautiful Methow Valley, nestled on the east side of the North Cascades. Surrounded by mountains, the river, and picturesque, sweeping views, the Methow offers ample outdoor recreation, exquisite dining and lodging, shopping, and an abundance of art and artists. We hope that you’ll experience this amazing for yourself!

Regional artists show and sell their work at artists’ studios throughout the Methow Valley. When you visit the studios, you’ll find magnificent completed pieces, some works in progress, raw materials, tools, and a significant amount of inspiration.

This is an opportunity for you to meet the community of artists, to discuss their work and vision in person. When you buy these hand-crafted works of art, you will truly own an “original.” By shopping locally, you’re not only supporting the local economy and helping artists to thrive – you’re also doing your part for our environment.

Twisp River Glass

The 2012 Studio Tour will take place on June 9 & 10. More than 25 regional artists will be present to share their work with you at 6 different studios. Be prepared for a most enjoyable and cultural shopping experience. Stroll through some local artists’ gardens, gaze at the views, meet the artists, shop locally, and enjoy the great selection and variety of art.

The Studio Tour is a self-guided art tour with no admission fee, and is accessible by car or bicycle. Stop by Confluence first to pick up a map (including a bicycle route). Hours are 10am to 5pm.

We hope to see you there!

Summer Camps

Confluence is pleased to offer a series of art camps for children ages 7-12. Camps take place for six weeks, 10am-2pm, every Tues, Wed and Thurs, July 10-Aug 16. Camps will be located in the North Warehouse of TwispWorks.

Over the course of three days (depending on the camp), children will create unique pieces of art, decorate t-shirts, make costumes, play games, take walking excursions to Twisp Park and the river, visit local art studios, and make more fabulous art.

The camp schedule will be:

Needle Felting with Bo Thrasher	July 10-12
Paper Mache Sculpture with Laura Gunnip & Margaret Kingston	July 17-19
Nature Printing with Laura Gunnip & Margaret Kingston	July 24-26
Art Around the World with Margaret Kingston	July 31-Aug 2
Street Theater with Danbert Nobacon & Margaret Kingston	August 7-9
Copper Weathervanes with Jessica Dietz & Heidi Bard	August 14-16

The price for each 3-day camp is $150 which includes supplies.

Confluence will send you specific information about each camp you have registered for, including what-to-bring and what-to-wear lists.

To participate in one or all six art camps, contact Confluence for a registration form. We anticipate camps to fill quickly, so don't delay!

Beyond the Surface

Exhibit : Beyond the Surface with artists Karel Renard, Robin Doggett and Laura Gunnip.

Opening show Saturday, April 21, 4-8pm.

Laura Kain curates this exhibit featuring dynamic works by three diverse local print artists. The exhibit runs through June 9.

We hope to see you for the opening!