Whatcom Art Guild—Education

Educational Opportunities

The Whatcom Art Guild offers a wide range of educational opportunities.

Monthly Programs: Each month, following the General Meeting, guest speakers share their expertise on a variety of topics.

Video Library: The video library contains videos and DVDs on watercolor, oil, pastel, acrylics, sculpture, and drawing. Items can be checked out from the librarian at the monthly general meetings. The charge for each item is $2 per month. View a list of library items online.

Classes offered by Guild members: Chris Conrad (Kakishibu, a traditional Japanese dye made from fermented juice of unripe astringent persimmons.); Pal Loken (colored pencil, watercolor); Arlene Mortimer (watercolor); Tore Ofteness (photography); Tom Randall (comprehensive art classes); Dixie Tamcke (oil, watercolor); Jim Williamson (watercolor); Kathleen Wood (watercolor)

What does the guild offer you?

Are you interested in displaying and selling your art in Whatcom County? Learning from other local artists? Contributing your skills to foster arts in the community? Join us today.Become a member.

Opportunities to Share Your Art

March: Ferndale Library Show
May: Ski-to-Sea Art by the Lake Show
September: Ferndale Library Show
November: Art by the Lake Show
Monthly: Mini-Shows at Guild meetings (Winners of the Mini-Shows are featured as Artists of the Month on the website and at local venues).

Opportunities to Learn

Watch instructional videos from our video library.

Participate in programs at monthly Guild meetings.

Attend workshops offered by Guild instructors.

Opportunities to Promote the Visual Arts

Join a Committee
Become one of the Officers
Present a Program at the Monthly Meeting