Events

Opening Receptions:
Weathering Change, Saturday, July 31, 4 – 8 pm, at Confluence

"Inspired by the Methow" Confluence Gallery & Art Center Reception
Saturday, September 4, 5-7 pm at Confluence Gallery & Art Center, Twisp, 509-997-2787
As part of the “Weathering Change” art exhibit, Methow Conservancy and Confluence Gallery & Art Center host a reception to celebrate art in the Methow Valley. Call 997-2787 for information.

Multimedia art presentation
Thursday, Sept. 9, 7pm
Documentary artists Benjamin Drummond and Sara Joy Steele offer stories about people, nature and climate change.

Children’s and Adults' Classes at Confluence                            Register for Classes Online
For information: Ann McCreary, (509) 996-2897
annmc@smilingcountry.com

Register at Confluence Gallery, 104 Glover Street, Twisp or phone (509) 997-2787
Scholarships are available for all classes

Painting Horses in Acrylics with Kathy Meyers
Wednesdays, July 21-August 25, 10am-noon
With horses as your subject you'll gain skill and confidence painting with acrylics in this six-week series. $100, supply list provided.

Pebble Mosaics with Larry and Linda McWhirter
Thursdays, September 16 & 23, 5-8 pm.; September 30, 6-7 pm; Oct 7th
Learn to make mosaics using one of the Methow Valley’s most abundant resources – rocks. Larry and Linda McWhirter will help you learn how to visualize a pebble and rock mosaic, and guide you through the process of creating it. $115

Plein Air Watercolor with Maria Coryell-Martin
Saturday, September 25, 10 am-3 pm
Explore the Methow through plein air watercolor with an expeditionary artist, and learn techniques for painting landscape elements including sky, trees, rocks and water. All levels welcome. $95

Fearless Painting with Kathy Meyers
Saturdays, October 2-November 6, 10:30 am-1 pm
Nervous about strong colors, thick paint and bold brushstrokes? Then this is the series for you! Learn the essential steps to becoming a dynamic painter. $100 (supply list provided).

Drawing Horses with Kathy Meyers
Wednesdays, October 6-27, 10:30 am-noon
Gain basic drawing skills as you capture on paper the beauty and grace of horses. $45 (supply list provided).

Copper Mirrors with Barry Stromberger
Thursday, November 4, 3-6 pm
Create a shiny, decorative copper frame for a 6-inch mirror – a perfect holiday gift. Working with one of the valley’s preeminent metal artists, you’ll learn metal working techniques including embossing, stamping and repousse. At the Slag Works studio. $75

A Tight Circle, the Art of Creating a Wreath, with Bob Burns
Saturday, November 20, noon-4 pm
Make a wreath using the prolific and wild Jim Hill mustard and elusive quail brush to decorate your home or give as a gift. You’ll get hands-on instruction in using a simple crimping machine and a special wire ring. $65

Design and Create Jewelry for Adults with Cathy Stern
Saturday, November 13, 3-5 pm
Using beautiful Venetian glass beads create necklaces, earrings and bracelets – to wear yourself or give as a gift. $65

Holiday Wreath Making with Joni Hager
Wednesday, November 17, 10 am-12:30 pm
Learn tricks and techniques used by professional floral designers to makeyour own holiday wreath
using both unique and traditional elements. $50

Holiday Luminarias with Tamera Abate
Thursday, Dec. 2, 3:30-6:30 pm
Create luminaria out of colorful paper to light up your holidays. $60

Children's Classes at Confluence Gallery and Art Center

Ongoing Classes

Watercolor Open Studio with Patty Yates
Fridays, 9:30 am - 1 pm, $10 per session.
No registration, drop-ins welcome. Supplies available or bring your own.
Enjoy delightful, informal mornings learning and practicing the art of watercolor.

Ongoing - Community Events

Every Tuesday 7 - 9 am, Book Group - studio
Every Wednesday 6 - 8 pm, Meditation Group - gallery
Every Thursday 7 - 9 am, Men’s Group - studio
Every Sunday, 7:30 – 11:30 am, Yoga with Susie - gallery

Scholarships for Children's and Adult Classes

Design and Create Jewelry for Kids with Cathy Stern
Saturday, November 13, noon-2 pm
This popular class comes just in time for holiday gift-making. Students will create necklaces, earrings or bracelets using gem stones, glass beads and fresh water pearls. For ages 5-16 (8 and under need adult companion). $45

Scholarships are available for children's classes. Download both pdf files below to submit a scholarship request.

Child Application

Adult Application