• Obsessed: The Art of Nerd-dom

    Reclaiming the once-pejorative term “nerd” to mean anyone who obsesses over created content, we’re taking a glimpse into the artistic side of nerd culture and our innate desire to expand upon the creative content we love. With artwork ranging from literary illustration to comics to game design, this exhibit celebrates the irrepressible creativity and playfulness of nerd culture in the Northwest. Hosted by PAFAC and NOLS Port Angeles Main Library and co-curated by...

  • Youth Artist Exhibiton

    Gallery Syre launches its first Whatcom County Youth Artist Exhibition, featuring artists in Grades 6 through 13. A jury of 5 people, including David Syre’s art curator, Ana Palacio, has nominated three winners from a large range of applications. 6 other special nominees will be shown at the final exhibition that will officially open on December 7th, 2019 and stay open through February 27th, 2020. “The selection process was not easy and we were all very...

  • BEGINNING JEWELRY METALSMITHING 1:

    Bellingham Metal Arts Guild 2620 North Harbor Loop Dr. Suite 6, Bellingham, WA 98225

    In this 5-week evening class you will learn basic jewelry fabrication techniques including: annealing, sawing, piercing, filing, texturing, soldering, forming, and polishing using non-ferrous metals. You will use BMAG's jewelry tools and equipment, in a safe, supportive, creative environment and you can expect to finish one to two interesting pieces using these basic skills. No experience necessary! Prerequisites: Open to adults, 18 years or older, wanting to learn new skills. Instructor: Sacha Bliese. Course fee:...

    $235
  • Interlacements

    Jansen Art Center 321 Front Street, Lynden, WA

    The documentary Interlacements will be shown at the Jansen Art Center on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 4 PM in the Chamber Hall. This movie was produced by Marilyn Romatka, a fiber artist and long-time friend of the Jansen Textile Studio, and her husband Rainer. They will be present to introduce the film and answer questions after the screening. The film highlights the connections made through the fiber...

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  • Be Our Guest: A Fundraiser for BAAY

    Be our guest! Join us for a festive evening to benefit Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, and support equal access to arts education in our community. Saturday, February 1 from 6:00-9:00 PM at the Sylvia Center for the Arts. Enjoy drinks, light appetizers, fundraising activities, and a showcase of incredible talent from BAAY’s Theatre program. Learn about BAAY’s impact in the community through our Preschool and EduArts programs, and help...

  • Mitzi Szereto: The Best New True Crime Stories author event

    Meet author Mitzi Szereto, editor of The Best New True Crime Stories: Serial Killers (listed in "Top 5 True Crime Books to Read" by CrimeReads). Listen to her read, participate in a Q&A session, and get your book signed. This will be a spellbinding evening! Start time is 7pm! THE BEST NEW TRUE CRIME STORIES: SERIAL KILLERS Serial killers. Names like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer are often the first...

  • VALENTINE’S EARRINGS:

    In this hands-on, one-day workshop students will learn basic metal fabrication techniques to create a pair of earrings. Techniques include: design, sawing, piercing, filing, texturing, soldering, and stamping. Everyone will leave with at least one set of earrings. A great gift idea! Workshop Facilitator: Lisa Dailey. Prerequisites: Open to adults, 18 years or older, wanting to learn new skills. February 2, 10:00am - 4:00pm. Price: $60.00 plus $15 materials fee. Bellingham...

  • Bellingham Community Chorus

    Bellingham Community Chorus - Come Sing With Us The Bellingham Community Chorus is welcoming back returning members and seeking new additional singers. We are building the chorus, especially more tenors and basses. Currently...

  • Jazz Center of Bellingham presents ALEXIS COLE with CORY WEEDS

    Award winning jazz vocalist and educator Alexis Cole from NY joins up with Vancouver’s own Cory Weeds for a distinctive, memorable evening of jazz. "A deep contralto as smooth and dark as the richest espresso.” — Jazz Times Alexis Cole (piano, vocals) and Cory Weeds (saxophones) Concert at 7 PM. Tickets available at the door after 6PM. $20 general, $5 students, Jazz...

  • San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit

    Join us on Orcas Island for the 8th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit! Gather with 150 local farmers, food producers and more for a weekend of education, inspiration, and community. Saturday morning and afternoon will consist of several hands-on workshops. Sunday...

  • Winter Birding Workshop

    The Whale Museum is holding a “Winter Birding Workshop in the San Juans” in partnership with San Juan Islands Audubon. Taking place the weekend of February 7-9, 2020, the intent is to increase birding skills through field trips and presentations. This workshop is ideal for those wishing to continue their education as a naturalist or...