GRAPHITE ARTS CENTER
Located in downtown Edmonds at 2nd Ave & Main Street
Graphite Arts Center is Edmonds newest center for artists and the community
Graphite Arts Center is home to Art Start Northwest.
Art Start Northwest is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) which strives to make art more accessible to all, and directly supports arts in the classroom in the Edmonds School District.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Saturdays 12:00pm-4:00pm & Fridays 1:00pm-5:00pm | During our open hours the public is invited to explore the gallery, enjoy our art library and stroll through the center to meet artists and watch them work. The gallery is accessible through Charcoal Restaurant daily from 4:00pm-8:00pm
Art Walk Edmonds (AWE) | 3rd Thursdays monthly, 5:00pm-8:00pm | Stroll through the building and meet the Artists, watch them create, buy their art, enjoy live music from local musicians, view the current show in the Gallery at Graphite, and grab a bite to eat at Charcoal Restaurant.
*NEW* 2024 Community Open Studio Nights | September 26 & October 24 | 5:00pm-8:00pm (doors open at 4:45pm) For Ages 16 & up | $10 | No pre-registration required
Community Open Studio Night are on hiatus for the summer. Join us in September and October!
B.Y.O.P. – Bring your own project to work on or participate in our monthly project (nothing toxic or with strong smells & community friendly) – painting, printmaking, drawing, knitting, collage, anything! Just show up at the main entrance, pay $10 at the door and get ready to be creative in our inspiring space! Note: We accept credit cards, checks and exact change only.
September 26th Project: Mixed Media Abstract Watercolors. Supplies are provided for the monthly project demo.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Class fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If there are less than 6 people in a class, the class could get cancelled and your money will be refunded. REGISTER EARLY – We typically cancel the class a minimum of 3 days before the start date.
*Early Bird* classes, same days, earlier time: 3:00pm-5:00pm. Only sign up for one time slot per day. Choose one – it is the same class repeated.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Making Art with Mary: Papermaking and Pen & Ink | September 4, 11 & 18 | 3:00pm-5:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm
For Ages 18+ | $40 per session | Pre-registration Required
Students will learn how to make their own paper and then use that paper to explore mark making and drawing with pen & ink. Join this fun and unique class taught by Mary Olsen, founder of Art Start Northwest and Graphite Arts Center owner.
We encourage participants to sign up for all 3 classes to get the most out of the papermaking process, but you can still sign up for 1 or 2 classes only. All supplies are included.
Register for Papermaking and Pen & Ink here.
Fundamentals of iPhone Photography with Tim Davis | September 25, 2024 | 6:30pm-8:00pm
For Ages 18+ | $40 | Pre-registration Required
This class opens with a brief photography fundamentals section – including the rule of thirds, leading lines, leveling horizons and golden hour – then shares with students the numerous iPhone camera features that many owners are unaware of. The third segment teaches how to use the powerful photo editing tools included on the iPhone and ends with Q & A and a chat about photography in general. Bring your iPhone with you to class for a chance to practice your new skills.
About the instructor: Tim Davis is an award winning photographer in Kingston, WA. Visit his website to see his work: https://www.timdavisimages.com/
Register for iPhone Photography here.
Making Art with Mary: Drawing | October 2, 9 & 16 | 3:00pm-5:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm
For Ages 18+ | $40 per session | Pre-registration Required
Students will have the opportunity to try different drawing techniques including line, tone, contour, pointillism and hatching. A variety of media will be explored. This is an explorational class for all levels – beginners to advanced – everyone is welcome to come and Make Art with Mary Olsen, founder of Art Start Northwest and Graphite Arts center owner.
Sign up for one class or all three. No pre-requisites or experience required. Classes do not have to be taken consecutively. All supplies are included.
Register for Drawing here.
Making Art with Mary: Independent Study | October 2, 9 & 16 | 3:00pm-5:00pm & 7:00pm-9:00pm
For Ages 18+ | $40 per session | Pre-registration Required
Choose the medium you want to work in. This is an explorational class for all levels – beginners to advanced. Mary will be available for one-on-one help, questions, demonstrations and provide you with supplies.
Sign up for one class or all three. No pre-requisites or experience required. Classes do not have to be taken consecutively. All supplies are included.
Register for Independent Study here.
Art For All Free Community Classes: 1st Wednesday of the month at Graphite Arts Center
Art For All is a non-profit organization empowering people with disabilities to create and exhibit art in the greater Puget Sound area. Please click on the button below to visit the Art For All website, and more information about the Art For All community classes held at Graphite Arts Center. Art Start Northwest joyfully supports Art For All.
Call for Art – Tombstone
In the spirit of the season (Halloween!) Graphite Arts Center is hauntingly excited to present the exhibit ‘Tombstone,’ October 4 – November 2, 2024. For this special pop-up exhibition we are seeking unframed, works on paper only (drawings, paintings, prints, collage, photographs). Works should be of (or feature very prominently) a tombstone, headstone, gravestone or grave marker. For more information please see the complete prospectus.
Current Gallery Exhibit – ARTISTRY OF INDUSTRY
July 17 – September 7, 2024
Gallery hours: Fridays, 1-5PM & Saturdays, 12-4PM
Open daily with access through Charcoal Restaurant, 4-8PM
Open for Art Walk Edmonds July 18 & August 15, 5-8PM
Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 17, 7-8:30PM
Upcoming Exhibit – THROUGH WINDOWS AND DOORS
September 14 – November 2, 2024
Gallery hours: Fridays, 1-5PM & Saturdays, 12-4PM
Open daily with access through Charcoal Restaurant, 4-8PM
Open for Art Walk Edmonds September 19 & October 17, 5-8PM
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 14, 7-8:30PM
Art Start NW School Program
What is the Art Start Northwest School Program? We teach teachers how to incorporate visual arts into the classroom to deepen learning and provide opportunities for creativity. In our second year, we are growing in a big way. Art Start NW will share with our partnership schools, 10+ easy to follow art projects that include an essential question, a learning objective, and that meet the WA State Learning Standards. The theme of these projects will celebrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We will again host a Student Art Show in the spring to celebrate all of the artworks being made as a result of the ASNW School Program.
Teacher Workshops
This year, we will host six Teach the Teacher workshops at Graphite Arts Center, including a two-part clay workshop in collaboration with our studio artist Julie Perrine. Thanks to the generous support from the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, all of these workshops will be FREE for our partnership school teachers to attend. Any other teachers in the area who are interested in joining us for one of these workshops will be welcomed and encouraged to sign up for a low fee of only $25. All workshops offer up to two clock hours.
Art Cabinets
In addition to teaching, we will again donate quality art supplies and a sketchbook for every student to our partnership elementary schools. We thank our collaborator, the Hazel Miller Foundation for contributing to this goal.
Art Start Northwest
Graphite Arts Center is home to Art Start Northwest, our non-profit, 501(c)(3). Founded by Mary Olsen, the mission of Art Start Northwest is to make art accessible to all.
In 2023, we launched the Art Start Northwest, School Program and built partnerships with five Edmonds elementary schools in the Edmonds School District. We created an art cabinet at each school, donated good quality art supplies and sketchbooks for every student.
Our goal is to make the Art Start NW School Program accessible to all schools who want to participate. If you would like to learn more, or help us meet this goal, please reach out to Education Manager, Missy Hancock at: [email protected]
Thank you for your generous support:
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