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DTSTART:20261018T213000Z
DTEND:20261019T003000Z
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URL:https://whatcomartcenter.org/events/come-for-the-drama-workshop-2/
SUMMARY:Come for the Drama: A Dark Academia Wall Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you been dreaming of a space that feels deeply personal\, 
 cozy\, and filled with old-world soul? If you’re tired of sterile\, plai
 n white rooms and find yourself constantly pinning moody library walls\, v
 intage botanical illustrations\, and candlelit study spaces\, this one’s
  for you.\n\nIn this three-hour workshop\, you’ll build an Archivist’s
  Relic — a dimensional wood-panel piece that looks like it was pulled st
 raight from an old university library. Layered textures. Deep\, saturated 
 color. Real gold leaf. It looks like an antique. It’s made by you\, in o
 ne afternoon.\nPermission to be Dramatic!\nI love this aesthetic because i
 t gives you permission to be dramatic. There’s no such thing as “too m
 oody” here — we’re leaning all the way into rich color\, aged textur
 e\, and a little bit of gothic romance.\n\nNo matter where you are in your
  experience with art\, you’re welcome here. Whether the last thing you p
 ainted was a school project years ago\, or you’ve never picked up a pale
 tte knife in your life\, you’ll have all the step-by-step guidance you n
 eed. High-end design ideas\, broken down into simple\, foolproof steps. Al
 l materials included — just bring your imagination.\nWhat We’ll Explor
 e Together\n\n 	The Magic of Antiquing — Simple paper-tearing and ink-st
 aining techniques that turn fresh paper into beautifully aged parchment.\n
  	Fun Texturing — Molding paste and stencils to build raised\, historic 
 patterns with real touchable depth.\n 	The Shine of Gold Leaf — Surprisi
 ngly simple steps for applying (and gently distressing) real metallic gold
  leaf.\n 	Storybook Layering — Composing small dimensional objects — a
  vintage-style key\, a paper tag\, a wax seal — into one balanced\, eye-
 catching piece.\n\nYou’ll walk out with a real\, finished\, dimensional 
 piece. Not a half-done project you’ll never touch again. Just you\, cand
 lelight\, and gold leaf.\n\nIf you have something you want to bring to add
  to your work – please do. I will do my best to help you navigate the pr
 ocess.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nArt Medium(s): mixed media\n\nInstructor: Harmony Thi
 essen\n\nCost: $65 - includes all materials\n\nClass size: 16\n\nAge Group
 s: 16+\n\nExperience level: This is a relaxed\, welcoming space at the Wha
 tcom Art Center. No previous art experience needed — come as you are\, p
 ull up a chair\, and let's make something that shines.\n\nMaterials to bri
 ng: No need for masks\, gloves\, or special clothing\n\nRegistration: Regi
 ster here Harmony Thiessen Art to sign up and pay for this class. Book ASA
 P — fall classes fill quickly\, and spots are limited to keep the room p
 eaceful and personal.\n\nP.S. — Know someone who’d love an afternoon l
 ike this? A home-decor lover\, a history buff\, someone who’s always got
  a candle lit? Gift certificates are available for birthdays\, holidays\, 
 or just because\n\nInstructor Bio:\n\nHarmony Thiessen is a multidisciplin
 ary artist and creativity educator with over 25 years of experience teachi
 ng in communities around the world. Her work invites people to reconnect w
 ith creativity as a natural\, everyday way of seeing—offering simple\, h
 ands-on experiences that bring both beauty and a fresh perspective into da
 ily life.\n\nInstructor Links:\n\n 	Website: https://harmonythiessenart.co
 m/\n 	YouTube: Harmony Thiessen Art - YouTube\n 	Instagram: @Harmony.Thies
 sen\n 	FaceBook: HarmonyTheissenArt\n\n
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LOCATION:Whatcom Art Center\, 1105 11St\, Bellingham\, Washington\, 98225\,
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