BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:448@whatcomartcenter.org DTSTART:20260923T180000Z DTEND:20260924T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T182321Z URL:https://whatcomartcenter.org/events/open-studio-painting-class-3/ SUMMARY:Open Studio Painting Class DESCRIPTION:Open Studio Painting has found a wonderful new home at the What com Art Center in Fairhaven\, where this beloved program continues to supp ort artists seeking growth\, inspiration\, and community.\n\nAs we begin t his new chapter\, we've made a few thoughtful changes to the format. Each session has been expanded from five to six hours\, allowing for deeper imm ersion\, more individualized instruction\, and extended painting time. Whi le tuition has increased to $87 per session\, we will meet one less day ea ch month\, creating a schedule that remains manageable while providing a r icher and more focused studio experience.\n\nDesigned for painters of all skill levels\, this guided studio intensive offers a nurturing environment for regular practice\, meaningful feedback\, and artistic development. Le d by artist and instructor Trish Harding\, each six-hour session combines individualized easel-to-easel instruction with essential art principles\, medium-specific guidance\, and practical insights into building a life as an artist.\n\nEach class begins with a supportive critique of current work \, followed by optional demonstrations\, discussions\, or presentations fe aturing influential artists to inspire fresh ideas and creative exploratio n.\n\nWhat You'll Learn:\n\n How to better understand and harness the uni que qualities of your chosen medium\n Core artistic principles that stren gthen technique and visual impact\n How to speak about your work with cla rity and confidence\n Professional approaches to presenting your artwork and developing your art business\n Expect authentic feedback\, practical encouragement\, and a welcoming community that honors every artist's uniqu e voice.\n\nWe conclude each session with our heartfelt "From the Heart" C ritique\, offering thoughtful suggestions\, celebration of progress\, and supportive next steps.\n\nInstructor: Trish Harding\n\nCost: $87\n\nClass size: 10\n\nAge groups: Adults\n\nMediums: Oil\, acrylic\, watercolor\, so ft pastels\, charcoal\n\nExperience level: No experience required\n\nMater ials to bring: Easel\, painting supplies\, reference photos and sketches\, and bag lunch\n\nRegistration and payment: Please visit Trish Harding web site to book your spot.\n\nInstructor email: trish.c.harding@gmail.com\n\n Instructor bio\n\nTrish was born in Washington State and grew up on Lummi Island\, literally feet from the water’s edge with a magnificent view of Mt Baker at the same time. She has always felt a part of the Salish Sea. Her formal art training includes Western Washington University and the Aca demy of Art University San Francisco. \n\nTrish is owner of Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO in Bellingham WA which has proven to be the ho t spot in the region for leading edge art and art education. Trish not onl y teaches painting at Studio UFO she also has been teaching at Whatcom Com munity College and Portland’s Creative Arts Community at Menucha\, both for 25 years\, and countless workshops around the Pacific Northwest\, incl uding museums and art centers. She is an art trip leader to such places as Paris\, San Miguel De Allende\, Mexico City\, Yellowstone\, Ghost Ranch\, Palm Springs &\; Victoria Canada. She has facilitated the Annual Downt own Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out and Exhibition (PAPO) event for 16 year s for which she received The Bellingham Mayor’s Arts Award. In 2017 Tris h was selected as the Skagit Valley Internation Tulip Festival Poster Arti st. Her image received the Gold Pinnacle Award from the International Fest ivals &\; Events Association for Best Commemorative Poster that year. S erving as an art commissioner for the City of Bellingham Mayor's Office pr ovided her with a unique opportunity to foster and contribute to the creat ivity within Bellingham's vibrant art community. As a past president of th e NW Pastel Society Trish established digital entries and newsletters effe ctively updating the society to the digital age. Her work is in permanent collections throughout the region and is the recipient of many awards. Her most recent accomplishment is being invited into the esteemed Women Paint ers of Washington Organization. In June of 2023 she and husband Tom moved back to her childhood home\, Lummi Island\, to be able to paint closer to the edge of the Salish Sea than ever before. 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