MINI PAINT YOUR PET - OIL PAINTING
Cost: $80

This is a 2.5 hour class and NO prior art skills are needed. I work with you to help you create an artistic representation of your beloved pet, or any animal you love.

After you register for the event you will need to send me a photo of your pet, or the animal you want to paint, one pet per class please. You can send it as an attachment to Ashley.worksfromtheheart@gmail.com.

The photo that you decide to use needs to be in focus, or as clear as you can get it, with good lighting. It is best if it is a close up of your pet, please crop it if needed to make sure that your pet, or animal, is the key subject of your painting.

RESERVATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL because I need to collect the images and sketch them prior to the painting day.

Register at https://www.worksfromtheheart.org/groupclasses

When we all meet to paint, you will be ready to go with your pet or animal image.

Once you arrive, I will work with you to help you select paint colors for your portrait. I will also provide some general instructions about painting with the paints, how to mix colors, how to use the different brushes, etc. I will also provide specific art instruction and guidance for your specific portrait.

The cost of the class includes all materials as needed to complete your painting, including paints, brushes and a 6x6 canvas.

Because I need to pre-sketch your portrait, and I have limited spaces available, there will be no refunds for no shows.

Learn simple techniques on how to paint this summer wonder flower! Sunflowers strike a happy emotion, and are a cheerful flower! Bring smiles and show up for watercolor fun!

Are you seeking a transformative journey that nurtures your mind, body, and soul? Join us for "The Works of heART," an inspiring art journaling series designed to empower you on your path to personal growth and well-being, even in the face of life's challenges.

About the Class: Life can be demanding, leaving us feeling tired, stressed, and overwhelmed. If you're longing for moments of tranquility and self-discovery, this series is your oasis. Led by the talented instructor, Ashley James, CTRS, you'll embark on a journey of self-expression and healing through the magic of art journaling.

Are you yearning for time and space to relax and reflect?
Do you seek clarity in certain areas of your life?
Balancing self-care and caregiving a constant struggle?
Ready to explore a creative path to enhance your emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then art journaling could be the answer you've been looking for.

What to Expect: No prior artistic experience is necessary! Ashley will guide you through the creative process with carefully curated prompts, making this a welcoming space for everyone. Each session will revolve around a specific theme or prompt, encouraging you to delve deeper into your inner world.

Unlike traditional art forms, art journaling isn't about the end result; it's about the process of combining colors, words, and images on a page to express yourself authentically.

About the Instructor: Ashley James, CTRS, has developed this program based on extensive research into the therapeutic benefits of art journaling and its profound impact on psychological well-being. Her program, "The Works of heART: An Expressive Arts Program," was founded in 2019 with a mission to enhance the quality of life for our community members. Ashley incorporates elements from cognitive behavioral therapy, including acceptance and commitment therapy, into the art journaling prompts to promote self-discovery and reflection.

Class includes: a leather bound art journaling clad with mixed media pages (optional additional purchase or you can bring your own), and all materials to be used during the process

Class Cost: $35 per class, additional $40 for leather bound handmade art journal

Join us for this fun beginner friendly oil painting workshop!

In this 2.5-hour workshop, I'll lead you through fundamental techniques related to working with oil paints! The best part? These are WATER SOLUBLE oil paints - which means no icky chemical smell or a huge mess to clean up!

This workshop is designed for beginners, so no experience is needed!

All the materials will be provided, such as canvas boards, paints, brushes, etc.

Cost: $55 per person

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Explore the serendipitous world of printing with plants, leaves and flowers.

Learn from local artist Ashley James as she demonstrates how to use the Gelli Plate to make layered and textural prints. The silicone plate is infinitely reusable and is adept at printing both flat shapes and dimensional items like botanicals, fibers, textiles and more. Learn how to print on both paper and fabric in a process that is fast and addictive. The unexpected beauty in every print ignites an insatiable curiosity that can only be cured by an afternoon of printing.

Class is limited to 12 participants.

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Join us for this fun beginner friendly watercolor and gouache workshop!

In this 2.5 hour workshop, I'll lead you through fundamental techniques while you create your very own Mount Rainier Aurora Borealis painting in honor of the northern lights that blessed our state not long ago! This workshop is designed for beginners, so no experience is needed! All the materials will be provided!

Cost: $50 per person

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Led by the talented instructor, Ashley James, CTRS, you'll embark on a journey of self-expression and healing through the magic of art journaling.

• Are you yearning for time and space to relax and reflect?

• Do you seek clarity in certain areas of your life?

• Balancing self-care and caregiving a constant struggle?

• Ready to explore a creative path to enhance your emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being?

Unlike traditional art forms, art journaling isn't about the end result; it's about the process of combining colors, words, and images on a page to express yourself authentically.

Class includes: a leather bound art journaling clad with mixed media pages (optional additional purchase or you can bring your own), and all materials to be used during the process

Class Cost: $35 per class, additional $40 for leather bound handmade art journal (photo in comments)

Not just another paint and sip class, this is a full-sensory experience. This painting in the vineyard workshop provides a beautiful, stress-free environment that will both inspire your creative spirit and indulge the wine-lover in you. Don’t consider yourself an artist just yet? Don’t worry. I will walk you through the entire painting process step-by-step. No previous painting experience necessary. You’ll be amazed at what you can create in just a few hours- even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush in your life!

$80 per person — includes a glass of William Grassie wine of your choice and all the supplies necessary to create your landscape masterpiece.

Event runs from 3:00pm-6:00pm

You do not have to be artist of the year for this, it’s for everyone!

Each person will have their own 11x14 canvas board and will paint something, then the fun stuff happens - every 15 minutes you will swap your painting with a neighbor! Who knows what the end result will be, but it’s going to be fun!

This workshop is all about CONNECTION and meeting those in the community with little emphasis on the outcome - enjoy the process, have fun, connect with your own creativity and those around you.

There are only 10 spaces available!

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Connect with nature in a new way though this plein air water color painting experience. Ashley will provide you with an opportunity to take a deep breath, and express yourself while painting in the outdoors.

Inspired by majestic scenery, you will have the freedom to create your own piece of art using the included travel sized water color set. Whether you decide to paint abstract, realism, or expressionist...it's up to you to reveal the way you see and feel the Art of Adventure.

All provided painting supplies for this experience--along with the tips shared by the instructor--are yours to keep for future adventures!

Explore alcohol ink and its application in painting to create a one-of-a-kind fluid landscape-inspired artwork.

Make your way to the workshop and get an introduction to alcohol inks, which are easier to work with than watercolors. Then, play around with the medium and create your own, one-of-a-kind art piece to take home. Get your creative juices flowing at an alcohol ink art class.

This class is designed for those who are new to alcohol ink.

All necessary art supplies are provided, including ceramic tiles which will be used for your completed project.

Cost: $50.00

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Join local artist Ashley James for a colorful day exploring nature with watercolor! In this unique outdoor workshop, we will spend a several hours connecting to and painting the environment around us.

Ashley has devised a way to work with watercolor that is fun and accessible to artists of all levels.

In this special outing, Ashley will share her favorite techniques for water, woods, and mountains as we explore together. She will also walk us through a follow-along demo so we can put our new skills into practice.

There will also be opportunities for students to share creations with the group, ask questions, and receive feedback on paintings.

Cost: $75 includes supplies

Join us for this fun beginner friendly watercolor workshop!

In this 2.5 hour workshop, I'll lead you through fundamental watercolor techniques while you create your very own Aurora Borealis painting in honor of our recent events! This workshop is designed for beginners, so no experience is needed! All the materials will be provided!

Cost: $55 per person

Learn how to create an adorable and meaningful keepsake featuring your very own furbaby - miniature style! Keep it on your desk for a boost of serotonin throughout the day! Painted with love in every stroke, this is also the perfect gift to someone special.

No prior artistic experience necessary! All materials included in price.

Cost: $75.00

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Gouache paint and watercolor can make a super fun and exciting addition to your palette. Combining the two is a new wave of inspiration and I look forward to bringing you along for the journey.

To show you of how versatile these mediums can be, I want to show you a new vibe and style in a lively mountain landscape painting!

Join me for an evening of fun, connection and creativity as you learn the basics to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

Cost: $45.00

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Join local artist Ashley James for a colorful day exploring nature with watercolor! In this unique outdoor workshop, we will spend a several hours connecting to and painting the environment around us.

Ashley has devised a way to work with watercolor that is fun and accessible to artists of all levels.

In this special outing, Ashley will share her favorite techniques for water, woods, and mountains as we explore together. She will also walk us through a follow-along demo so we can put our new skills into practice.

There will also be opportunities for students to share creations with the group, ask questions, and receive feedback on paintings.

Register: https://worksfromtheheART.as.me/?appointmentType=62185451

Cost: $75 includes take home supplies

Limited to 10 participants

Explore alcohol ink and its application in painting to create a one-of-a-kind fluid landscape-inspired artwork.

Make your way to the workshop and get an introduction to alcohol inks, which are easier to work with than watercolors. Then, play around with the medium and create your own, one-of-a-kind art piece to take home. Get your creative juices flowing at an alcohol ink art class.

This class is designed for those who are new to alcohol ink.

All necessary art supplies are provided, including ceramic tiles which will be used for your completed project.

This one’s for the kiddos! Email us a photo of your pet or your child’s favorite animal(one pet per canvas please), and we’ll start prepping for class! Ashley.worksfromtheheart@gmail.com

The day of class, we provide a canvas with pet already loosely sketched on it, we’ll teach some techniques in acrylic, and gently lead the way to a masterpiece!

Registration will be available at https://www.northbendartandindustry.org/classes

Ages 6+

This workshop focuses on techniques and processes for individuals looking to grow and better develop their skills as landscape collage painters. We are going to focus on individual techniques, including creating landscape specific collage papers with the use of watercolors. Students will finish the class with the skills and knowledge for collaging water, reflections, greenery, skies, and clouds (based on provided reference image).

We will paint our own swatches of paper, which we will then use to cut and piece together to create a full and lively landscape!

Cost: $45 per person

Join us for this fun beginner friendly watercolor workshop!

In this 2-hour workshop, I'll lead you through fundamental watercolor techniques while you create your very own Mount Rainier painting! This workshop is designed for beginners, so no experience is needed! All the materials will be provided!

Cost: $50 per person

Class Title: PAINT YOUR PET - Gouache Edition
Instructor: Ashley James from Works from the heART, LLC
Date/Time: Wed., April 10, 2024 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: NBA&I Studio, 209 Main Ave S Suite 103, North Bend, WA
Price: $95

What You'll Learn: This is a fun filled 2.5 hour class and the instructor will work with you to help you create an artistic representation of your beloved pet, or any animal you love. Maximize the fun with a paint medium that can be used on just about any paper you have on hand. Learn the basics with this favorite medium of illustrators, animators, and graphic artists! Thick body, opaque, rich and water soluble, gouache paintings are vibrant with color and character.
Skill Level/Age Range: Beginner Skill Level/Ages 12+

Student Instructions: After students register for the event, they will need to send the instructor a photo of their pet, or the animal they want to paint, one pet per class please. You can send it as an attachment to Ashley.worksfromtheheart@gmail.com. The photo that you decide to use needs to be in focus, or as clear as you can get it, with good lighting. It is best if it is a close-up of your pet, please crop it if needed to make sure that your pet, or animal, is the key subject of your painting. Because the instructor will pre-sketch your portrait, and there are limited spaces available, there will be no refunds for no shows.
Materials Needed: All materials are provided, and RESERVATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL because the instructor needs to collect the images and sketch them prior to the painting day.

Registration: April 10 - PAINT YOUR PET - Gouache Edition — North Bend Art & Industry (northbendartandindustry.org)

Experience the Fun of Gouache Painting. Learn basic painting and paint-mixing techniques, while creating beautiful masterpieces of florals such as sunflowers, roses, greenery, and more! Pronounced “gwash” (like squash), this style of painting is great for creating vibrant, colorful paintings and it’s perfect for Beginners.

This workshop provides everything you need to know about gouache painting. Often described as a mix between watercolor and acrylic painting, gouache paint is great for creating beautiful illustrations. Perfect for Beginners!

All supplies included.

$45.00 per person