Confluence Gallery and Art Center

Craft Club

2012-02-23T13:26:00.003-08:00

Craft club TONIGHT! February 23, 6-8pm

Come create fashion accessories fromrecycled materials, and flowers for the Merc!

Next week (Thursday), March 1, 6-8pm

Come create a leatherette from embossed paper with Leslie Strand.

Thursday, March 8, 6-8pm

Make a buckskin bag with Alex Williams.

Shoot With What You Got

2012-02-07T14:24:00.000-08:00

with E.A. Weymuller

Sun, March 4, 1-4pm

at Confluence Gallery & Art Center

Masterphotographer EA Weymuller will teach you how to use your own camera, I-phone or point-and-shoot to create stunning photographs. Students will work both inside andoutdoors to learn a professional approach to composition and lighting.

Tuition:$75

Scholarships are available. Call to inquire.

Pre-registration required.

International Women's Day

2012-02-03T11:52:00.000-08:00

Saturday, March 10
9:30am-1:30pm

Four locations. Four themes. Twelve workshops.

Come join Confluence and Room One for a celebration of women in the Methow Valley. On International Women's Day women connect worldwide to celebrate and honor women past, present, and future. Amazing women celebrities, athletes, political leaders, and experts speak about women’s issues today.

Although the festive day is on March 8th, our celebration will take place on March 10th, a Saturday. The morning will begin with breakfast treats at Confluence. We will then break into groups to partake in a walking journey between the following locations:

Confluence will offer 3 hours of arts and crafts workshops. The Methow Valley Inn will dedicate 3 hours to health and nutrition. The Studio will host 3 hours of creative movement and dance. Basic Mechanics workshops will be offered at TwispWorks.

Donations of $10 are encouraged. All donations will benefit Room One's emergency fund for women.

We hope you can join us!

Artist Meeting

2012-02-02T14:41:00.000-08:00

Thursday, Feb 9
5-7:00pm

Join us for our quarterly artist meeting at Confluence. Artists will meet to share and network. We will discuss the upcoming Studio Tour and creation of a Methow Valley Artists Map. We will also seek input for International Women’s Day clinics as well as proposals for 3 day summer art camps. Snacks and beverages provided.

Inspired by the Methow, Literary Arts Night

2012-01-25T14:23:00.000-08:00

Saturday, February 11,4-6 pm

Localwriters Sam Lucy, Abbie Miller and Linda Robertson read their Methow Valleyinspired short stories and poems.

Free, donations encouraged to benefit Confluence Art Center's scholarship program.

Borders

2012-01-25T14:14:00.000-08:00

Locked Inside by James Cicatko

Confluence Gallery's next exhibit: Borders

February 25 – April 14

“Borders are inventions that have the purpose of containing, separating, and differentiating us.” Katy Muñoz in her introduction to the exhibition Thirty Ideas in Tokyo. An exhibition of art that explores the concept of borders as a subject matter to be celebrated or challenged.

Curated by Michael Caldwell

Opening Reception Saturday, February 25, 4 – 8 pm

Fluffy Fur, Expressive Eyes - Pet Portraits in Oils

2012-01-20T11:08:00.000-08:00

...with renowned painter Jean Bradbury

Feb 18, 10-4. Feb19, 11-5

at Confluence Gallery & Art Center

Seattle artist JeanBradbury guides students through the steps necessary to produce unique oilpaintings that capture our pet’s characteristics.

Tuition:$195

Scholarships are available

Sketch Your Pet from Photographs

2012-01-20T11:03:00.000-08:00

Friday, Feb 17, 1-4pm

Workingfrom several photographs, students learn to sketch pet poses and moods. Pencil,ink and watercolor will be used to produce these light hearted and whimsicaldrawings. Come spend 3 productive hours with renowned painter Jean Bradbury.

Tuition: $60
Scholarships are available.

Upcycled Crafting Club

2012-01-17T12:02:00.000-08:00

Begins Feb 2, then every Thursday, 6-8pm
$10 donation and occasional minimal materials fee

Join the crafters after hours Thursday evenings at Confluence. Each week a different member shares their latest clever creation by leading the group in a two hour craft project. Projects can be taken home, gifted or sold in the gift store.

The Portrait Project

2012-01-17T11:38:00.000-08:00

The Portrait Project

with Rita Pampanin,Curator

Portraits of your pets and human loved ones will bepainted on site by real live, local artists. Bring photos or your subject tothe Confluence Gallery and see what our talented artists can do. It would makea great gift for a sweetheart. Saturday mornings (ongoing), starting January 21, will feature live painters.Paintings will be available for purchase; proceeds benefit the artist and Confluence's art education programs.

The Artful Eye, Pursuit of Excellence in Photography

2012-01-17T11:31:00.000-08:00

E.A. Weymuller opens the first exhibit of the new photo gallery atConfluence with his stunning photographs of the mountains of

France

and the Cascades. Please stop by to take a look!

SAVE THE DATE:

E.A. will be offering a photography composition class on Sunday, March 4th:

Shoot With What You Got

Come with your own camera, take photos, and spend time critiquing your work as well as the work of others. Stay tuned for additional information!

Valentine Card making with Leslie Strand

2012-01-17T10:37:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, January 25, 11am-3pm
Place: Confluence Gallery & Art Center
Phone: 509-997-2787
Cost: $10

Drop in any time to make cards for the ones you love. Leslie provides the supplies and will share lots of tips and fancy techniques.

Glassblowing with Garth Mudge

2011-12-29T15:28:00.000-08:00

Sunday, January 29
10am-4pm
$120

Learn the fun and fascinating art of manipulating molten glass.

Class located at Glass Works of Winthrop, 236 Riverside Avenue. Register through Confluence Gallery.

Aaron Harvey captures images of Garth beautifully.

Sip N' Shop

2011-12-06T11:33:00.001-08:00

Every Friday through January 6
3-7 pm

Board members take turns hosting this warm, cozy evening.

Local musicians such as Molly Filer and students will fill the gallery with sweet music.

Come join us to sip on wine and shop for the holidays. We currently have over 200 local/regional artisans exhibiting their work. Stop by to check it out!

Sip N' Shop

2011-12-02T10:33:00.001-08:00

Come to Confluence to enjoy a Friday night Sip and Shop!

Every Friday night until January 6th Confluence will be stay open until 7 PM. This evening Mary Lou McCollum will be your host with Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band providing a lively performance.

We hope to see you here!

Reminder: Black Tie "Methow Style"

2011-11-30T16:57:00.001-08:00

THIS SATURDAY!!

December 3
7-9:30 PM
$20 or $35 for couples

A sparkling celebration to benefit Confluence Gallery’s art programs. Chic models display wearable art. Champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be served as a string trio plays.

We hope to see you there!!

Wood and Wine

2011-11-29T09:05:00.001-08:00

December 17

2-5 PM

Meet local artisans who embrace the spirit of the tree in theirwork. These Methow valley craftsmen are attuned to the nature of wood, andcreate furniture, bowls and sculpture, both rustic and refined, thatharmoniously combine their vision with the unique character of the wood.

Peter Nawrot is one of thesecraftsmen, and he and his family invite all to celebrate the debut of hisfinely crafted furniture at Confluence Gallery. Peter salvages whole trees andsometimes experiments with burying them to encourage spalting, the visuallyappealing black lines formed in some woods. Phil Ager is a master woodturner,and also creates his own spalted wood. Chris Chartersis a fantastic carpenter, who makes beautiful custom log furniture. Multitalented artist Cheryl Wranglecarves intricate boxes. Don McIvor is a highly imaginative and precise turner. RichardWrangle creates sensuous carved furniture. These are a few of the artisans whowill be on hand to share their insights about the nature of wood.

To help with the celebrating LouNawrot, Peter’s father, will share some of the wine he has collected over thelast 30 years. The theme for the wine tasting will be “good value northwestwines”. Lou can delve into the finer points of regional wines with folks interestedin the crafting of grapes into wine.

Papier-Mâché Beading & Jewelry Class

2011-11-02T13:46:00.000-07:00

Two Saturdays - December 10 &17

10am-1pm

Make festive beaded jewelry or hanging ornaments out of papier-mâché. These make fun, colorful gifts to give away for the holidays or to keep for your own pampering. We encourage big messes and lots of laughter.

Ages 8-108

$30/person for the 2 day workshop.

Supplies included.

Winter Wonderland Snow Globe Class

2011-11-02T13:44:00.000-07:00

Saturday, December 3

10-1 pm

Come make a snow globe (or several) from scratch to give away as a gift or keep for your own festive décor. Join us for 1 or 3 hours as we dive into the holiday spirit.

For ages 6 to 106!

$15, plus $1 for each additional snow globe

Hammered Swirl Hoop Earrings

2011-11-02T13:42:00.000-07:00

Thursday, December 1

5-7 pm

Learn to make beautiful sterling silver or copper earrings with Jenny Tissell. Beginner and intermediate.

Tuition: $60

Supplies: $25 for silver or $15 for copper

Sip N' Shop

2011-11-02T13:36:00.000-07:00

‘Tis the season to be jolly and Confluence Gallery has just the stuff to help. Come in to the gallery any

Friday night until 7pm November 18th thru January 6th and enjoy the comfy and welcoming surroundings of Confluence with its winter hat on. Tasty snacks and liquid creations will warm the bellies and the spirits of evening revelers. And music! Performers include Ken Bevis, Eileen West Pinkerton, Marcy Stamper, Horse Crazy duo Lauralee Northcott & Jennifer Epps and flutist Molly Filer with her students.

Hosted by our creative and diverse board of directors, many of them artists, will be on hand to talk about the exhibit and help with gift ideas. Demonstrations and talks by artists and craftsmen will also be part of the experience. Leslie Strand will be a regular, making her amazing holiday cards and encouraging people to make their own.

Gallery goers will be surrounded by ‘Exquisite Craft’ Confluence’s holiday exhibit. The coziness of a gallery full of beautifully hand crafted objects creates an inviting atmosphere, perfect for the season. If shopping is on your mind, the gift store will be full of artful items to choose from.

Confluence is open from 10am to 3pm Wednesday through Saturday and 10am-7pm every Friday from November 18th to January 6th. So whether you are stopping in between events or the gallery is your destination, come in and enjoy some good holiday cheer.

Felting Winter Wear

2011-10-26T15:11:00.000-07:00

Sunday, December 11

11-4pm

Tuition: $65

Supplies included

Lynx Vilden teaches traditional skills for producing durable winter wear from sheep’s wool. Choose to felt mittens, a hat, or slippers.

Black Tie "Methow Style"

2011-10-21T14:25:00.000-07:00

Saturday, December 3

7-9:30 PM

$20 or $35 for couples

A sparkling celebration to benefit Confluence Gallery’s art programs. Chic models display wearable art. Champagne and hors d'oeuvres will be served as a string trio plays.

Photographing Your Artwork

2011-10-18T11:47:00.000-07:00

Learn the basics of photgraphing your art without spending a lot of money on equipment!

Photographing Your Artwork
An Introduction with photographer Teri Pieper.

Saturday, October 29, 1-4:30pm
Tuition: $35
Register NOW

Plein Air Workshop

2011-10-04T10:36:00.000-07:00

“How to See, Two Approaches to Painting the Methow Valley”

October 7 at 7-9pm
and
October 8 & 9 at 9am-5pm

Rod Weagant and Ron McGaughey - two amazing landscape painters will teach observation based painting. Use your preferred medium. Rod and Ron will help you to “see” more clearly and guide you towards questions that can reveal the landscape in new ways.

Info & registration: Confluence Gallery & Art Center, 104 Glover Street, Twisp. 509-997-2787 www.confluencegallery.com

Confluence Gallery & Art Center Membership Event

2011-08-20T11:52:00.000-07:00

Laura Love Acoustic Performance and Community Tile Painting Project
Come listen to Laura Love and paint a tile that will be incorporated into a community mosaic (on a later date).

Current Members (within the past year): FREE
Non-members: Entry fee based on membership levels, $35+
Advance reservations and ticket purchase encouraged!

Saturday, October 15, 6pm at Confluence

Finger food will be provided
No-host bar
Be prepared to be creative!

Plein Air Workshop

2011-08-20T11:38:00.000-07:00

Confluence Gallery and Art Center

Craft Club

Shoot With What You Got

International Women's Day

Artist Meeting

Inspired by the Methow, Literary Arts Night

Borders

Fluffy Fur, Expressive Eyes - Pet Portraits in Oils

Sketch Your Pet from Photographs

Upcycled Crafting Club

The Portrait Project

The Artful Eye, Pursuit of Excellence in Photography

Valentine Card making with Leslie Strand

Glassblowing with Garth Mudge

Sip N' Shop

Sip N' Shop

Reminder: Black Tie "Methow Style"

Wood and Wine

Papier-Mâché Beading & Jewelry Class

Winter Wonderland Snow Globe Class

Hammered Swirl Hoop Earrings

Sip N' Shop

Felting Winter Wear

Black Tie "Methow Style"

Photographing Your Artwork

Plein Air Workshop

Confluence Gallery & Art Center Membership Event

Plein Air Workshop

Rod Weagant and Ron McGaughey teach a plein air painting workshop.

October 7-9

Learn from 2 masters of landscape. Enjoy painting outdoors amidst the beautiful, brilliant fall colors of the Methow Valley.