Alchemy Art Center

Do you want feedback from other artists on an art piece you're stuck on? Do you want to talk about art with other islanders? Join us! We meet every other Wednesday evening and share projects we are working on that we'd like feedback on, past pieces we'd like to build upon, or any other in-progress or completed work we'd like to share. You are also welcome to come just to check out work and talk with other artists! This is an informal supportive group of artists providing feedback for one another, discussing ideas, and hopefully laying the groundwork for creating new work and new collaborations. This is a drop-in group, you can attend as many as you'd like. We like folks to sign up ahead of time so we can best organize the space, but you may show up at the door as well. Suggested donation $15-$25. Artists Critique Group is held in the dome on the AAC campus. Registration: Please register early if you are able, as it helps us to assure that programs meet their minimums in order to run!

Bring your own paper, drawing tools, and beverage on Wednesdays in the dome for figure drawing! A live nude model will be posing for this class. Please note that we have shifted this class from a drop-in/donation format to a pre-registration format. The cost is still set with accessibility in mind, so if you appreciate this community offering and want to help us keep hosting, you're welcome to donate at the door! This class is held in the dome on the AAC campus. Directions and parking information will be included in your confirmation email. This class is supported by the Figure Model Fund, founded by Masha Chase and William Chase. Their goal is to help ensure continued access to this program and support figure drawing opportunities within our community. Studio: dome

An accessible introduction to the art of traditional woodblock printing! In this two-part class, we will explore the world of traditional woodblock printing. Students will become familiar with the tools and techniques used in this process, including press-based printing, and printing at home without a press. Students will print a block they have carved using the Alchemy printing press. Creative ways of adding color to printed work will also be disucssed in this class. Embrace the unique look of woodblock printing, and learn how to continue your print journey either at home or using the specialized equipment at Alchemy. No previous printmaking experience necessary. This class is taught by Alchemy print studio manager and printmaker Katey Rissi . Class meets on Thursday, 11/12 and Thursday 11/19 from 5:30-8:30pm. This class is held at the Art Barn at 45 Hawthorne Lane . Directions and parking information will be included in your confirmation email. Registration: Please register early if you are able, as it helps us to assure that classes meet their minimums in order to run! If you register more than three weeks before this class begins, a 20% early bird discount will automatically be applied to your ticket at checkout. A Note on Ticket Pricing: We are experimenting with offering sliding scale tickets in order to keep our classes accessible to as many community members as possible. There are three price tiers. Sustaining tickets help us continue to invest in programming. Full price tickets cover the costs associated with running classes. Accessibility tickets are priced below what it costs for us to run a class. If the cost of a full price ticket is a hardship, we encourage you to purchase a sliding scale ticket. If you can pay the full price or sustaining price, please choose that option so we can keep providing arts programming to the community. Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance is available for Alchemy classes and workshops if finances are a barrier. Apply for tuition assistance here . Studio: press

A group for mothers on the island to gather and create art in community. Create art while you create life! This is a drop in group for mothers on the island to gather and create art in community. We will be using a variety of mediums to explore themes of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood.

An in-depth exploration into batik, an Indonesian fabric decoration technique using wax resist and dye. Learn the ancient medium of batik in this fun and in-depth textile arts class! Batik is fabric dyeing characterized by use of wax as a resist- ‘crackle’ is the distinctive effect. Indonesian artists developed batik from a traditional craft of decorating clothing into a modern art. Its challenging and unique method of mark making yields special visual textures and a luminous quality of color. Participants in this class will learn several ways to apply wax, how to use fiber reactive dyes, batik-specific design considerations, and finishing steps. We will have time to work at least one piece all the way through: wax-dye-repeat-boil out. All supplies will be provided. Participants may bring their own fabric to work on - pure cellulose fibers such as cotton, linen or rayon take dye the best. All experience levels are welcome in this class! Perfect for anyone who enjoys working with textiles, appreciators of surface design, and artists looking to explore a very unique medium. This class is taught by Oregon-based textile artist Cooper Otte. This class is held at our Field Campus location at 45 Hawthorne Lane in the Art Barn. Directions and parking information will be included in your confirmation email. Class Dates: Saturday 11/13, Sunday 11/14, and Monday 11/15 from 2-6pm Registration: Please register early if you are able, as it helps us to assure that classes meet their minimums in order to run! If you register more than three weeks before this class begins, a 20% early bird discount will automatically be applied to your ticket at checkout. Note: this class sold out the last time we offered it, so we reccommend that you sign up ASAP if you are interested! A Note on Ticket Pricing: We are offering sliding scale tickets in order to keep our classes accessible to as many community members as possible. There are three price tiers. Sustaining tickets help us continue to invest in programming. Full price tickets cover the costs associated with running classes. Accessibility tickets are priced below what it costs for us to run a class. If the cost of a full price ticket is a hardship, we encourage you to purchase a sliding scale ticket. If you can pay the full price or sustaining price, please choose that option so we can keep providing arts programming to the community. Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance is available for Alchemy classes and workshops if finances are a barrier. Apply for tuition assistance here . Studio: big table

Explore the surface design possibilities of clay textures! Join Casey Reagan, Alchemy's ceramics studio manager, for a 2-day class exploring hand-building techniques with emphasis on texture! On day one, we will use the slab roller to introduce textural elements and botanical imprints to a constructed vessel of your imagining. A week later, after the first firing, you will learn how to use a variety of iron oxides, carbonates, and underglazes to bring out the detail in your textured pieces. This class is approachable for beginners and experienced potters who are looking to expand their knowledge in hand-building and learn about the unique qualities of different oxide and carbonate mixtures. This class is held in the ceramics studio at our Forest Campus at 1255 Wold Rd. Directions and parking information will be included in your confirmation email. Registration: Please register early if you are able, as it helps us to assure that classes meet their minimums in order to run! If you register more than three weeks before this class begins, a 20% early bird discount will automatically be applied to your ticket at checkout. A Note on Ticket Pricing: We are offering sliding scale tickets in order to keep our classes accessible to as many community members as possible. There are three price tiers. Sustaining tickets help us continue to invest in programming. Full price tickets cover the costs associated with running classes. Accessibility tickets are priced below what it costs for us to run a class. If the cost of a full price ticket is a hardship, we encourage you to purchase a sliding scale ticket. If you can pay the full price or sustaining price, please choose that option so we can keep providing arts programming to the community. Tuition assistance is available for Alchemy classes and workshops if finances are a barrier. Apply for tuition assistance here . Studio: none

Monotype printmaking is way to create a one-of-a-kind print using ink, plexiglass, and a printing press. This method of printmaking is painterly, fluid, and intuitive, and can look like anything from a realistic landscape to abstract color shapes and forms. In this class, Glenn will introduce you to a variety of monotype techniques: additive, subtractive, overprinting, ghost printing, and more. Come get a taste of what monotype is all about! This class is taught by multimedia artist Glenn Hendrick . This class is held at the Art Barn at our Field Campus at 45 Hawthorne Lane. Directions and parking information will be included in your confirmation email. Registration: Please register early if you are able, as it helps us to assure that classes meet their minimums in order to run! If you register more than three weeks before this class begins, a 20% early bird discount will automatically be applied to your ticket at checkout. A Note on Ticket Pricing: We are offering sliding scale tickets in order to keep our classes accessible to as many community members as possible. There are three price tiers. Sustaining tickets help us continue to invest in programming. Full price tickets cover the costs associated with running classes. Accessibility tickets are priced below what it costs for us to run a class. If the cost of a full price ticket is a hardship, we encourage you to purchase a sliding scale ticket. If you can pay the full price or sustaining price, please choose that option so we can keep providing arts programming to the community. Members: All studio members get 20% off classes! Use your promo code to get this discount. Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance is available for Alchemy classes and workshops if finances are a barrier. Apply for tuition assistance here . Studio: press

Bring a sewing/textiles work in progress on the interisland ferry and join our at-sea fiber arts circle! The interisland ferry is pretty dreamy when you don't have anywhere you have to be, don't you think? Bring a sewing or other fiber arts work in progress and join our interisland ferry fiber arts circle! Here are some ideas: a garment you would like to mend a knitting or crochet project needle felting quilting sashiko or embroidery garment making, stuffy making, anything else you can think of! Walk on and make the loop around the islands, be ready to spend about 2-3 hours on the ferry. This circle is facilitated by textile artist and Alchemy staff member Katey Rissi. Katey will share a different skill from her own practice at each circle, so you are welcome to come just to learn something new, bring your own project and build textiles community, or both, up to you! Please walk on and meet us on board the ferry. A great option for folks from other islands to join in! We will be on the ferry that leaves Friday Harbor at 11:30am, Orcas at 12:50pm, Shaw at 1:05pm and Lopez at 1:25pm. We'll arrive back at Friday Harbor at 2:15pm. Check out the ferry schedule for more info/return times for the other islands. Registration: Please register early if you are able, as it helps us to assure that classes meet their minimums in order to run! If you register more than three weeks before this class begins, a 20% early bird discount will automatically be applied to your ticket at checkout. A Note on Ticket Pricing: We are offering sliding scale tickets in order to keep our classes accessible to as many community members as possible. There are three price tiers. Sustaining tickets help us continue to invest in programming. Full price tickets cover the costs associated with running classes. Accessibility tickets are priced below what it costs for us to run a class. If the cost of a full price ticket is a hardship, we encourage you to purchase a sliding scale ticket. If you can pay the full price or sustaining price, please choose that option so we can keep providing arts programming to the community. Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance is available for Alchemy classes and workshops if finances are a barrier. Apply for tuition assistance here . Studio: none

Learn how to mend your clothes using the Japanese stitching/embroidery technique Sashiko! Learn how to embellish and mend your clothing with the sashiko mending techniques. Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching technique for mending and embellishing your clothes, and it makes everything look really beautiful and fun! Students can bring an article of their own clothing to mend or create an embroidered fabric assemblage using naturally dyed fabric pieces. This class is taught by AAC staff member and textile artist Katey Rissi . This class is held at the Art Barn at our Field Campus at 45 Hawthorne Lane. Directions and parking information will be included in your confirmation email. Registration: Please register early if you are able, as it helps us to assure that classes meet their minimums in order to run! If you register more than three weeks before this class begins, a 20% early bird discount will automatically be applied to your ticket at checkout. A Note on Ticket Pricing: We are offering sliding scale tickets in order to keep our classes accessible to as many community members as possible. There are three price tiers. Sustaining tickets help us continue to invest in programming. Full price tickets cover the costs associated with running classes. Accessibility tickets are priced below what it costs for us to run a class. If the cost of a full price ticket is a hardship, we encourage you to purchase a sliding scale ticket. If you can pay the full price or sustaining price, please choose that option so we can keep providing arts programming to the community. Tuition Assistance: Tuition assistance is available for Alchemy classes and workshops if finances are a barrier. Apply for tuition assistance here . Studio: textiles, big table