Monday, April 30, 2012

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!


Monday, April 16, 2012

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!