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Loose Florals A Chris/Suzi Watercolor Workshop in Richland

Learn the tricks you need for your masterpiece straight from the experts Chris Blevins and Suzi Vitulli. The two are co-teaching a one-day, two-project watercolor workshop on April 26, from 9AM to 4:30PM.

Loose Florals
This fun, skill-practice packed workshop will focus on the loose, beautiful, and transparent. By the end of the day, you would have learned:

• How to paint watercolor florals in the loose, flowy style
• How to make your vase transparent
• How to add solid objects to your backgrounds

Save the Date
Don’t forget to save the date – April 26, 9AM to 4:30PM. Check-in time is 8:45AM. Everyone is encouraged to bring his or her own lunch. The workshop will take place at Westcliffe Neighborhood, 618 Lago Vista Dr. Richland. Registration…

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Brushes and a Bottle in Richland, WA

If you want to explore your creative side as you sip on exquisite wine, then Brushes and a Bottle could be just the thing for you. Enjoy a night of art lessons and wine with the artist Rachel Heglar and see a creative aspect to your personality that you may not have seen before.

Brushes and a Bottle
Regardless of your experience in art, Brushes and a Bottle will allow you to release your inner Picasso by letting you experience how it feels to actually create a work of art yourself. With classes that would give you tips and tricks on painting, you get to apply everything you learn real time. Truly a one of a kind experience, you can enjoy mixing paint and bringing images to life on canvas with your friends and loved ones as you sip on a few glasses of…

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Mindfulness through Art in Richland

What don’t you already know about art? Apparently, it can wake you up from the dream you normally live in or shock you into the present moment. There’s something about art or the idea of creating something visually that activates a certain part of your brain and that’s what this event is all about.  

Mindfulness through Art – Playing with Paint to Become Present
Chris Blevins, renowned watercolor artist and teacher is inviting all of you for a night of mindfulness through art. Each participant will learn how to immerse himself in his work until he starts paying attention to what he’s working on – the texture of the paper, feel of the brush, smell of the paper and paint, and the sounds around him – so much so that he might start to lose track of time and…

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Brews and Brushes Presents Sweet Bounty at the Marina in Kennewick

Take a break from routine and enjoy a fun evening with friends or loved ones, some craft-brewed beer, and painting. Chris Blevins, in cooperation with Ice Harbor Brewery at the Marina, is hosting a unique “art as entertainment” event on April 7, from 6-8:30PM. 

Sweet Bounty
Get ready for a night of serious fun and non-serious painting using watercolors. You don’t even have to be an experienced painter to enjoy this unique experience and all art supplies will be provided. As the evening’s mantra goes, “Sipping allowed and laughter encouraged”. Your first beverage is on the house, to give you that kick you need to start the night away.

Artwork for the evening is the piece shown above – Sweet Bounty. So if you want to make way for your inner…

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Historic Downtown Kennewick’s First Thursday Art Walk

Head on out to Historic Downtown Kennewick on Thursday, April 3, from 5 to 9PM for this month’s First Thursday ARTwalk.

Start the Second Quarter Right
What better way is there to start the second quarter of the year right than with this event where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy art and meet various artists? Colorful balloons will mark multiple locations in an 8-city block, from Dayton St. east to Washington St. and from W Canal Dr south to W First Ave.

Don’t Miss it
This is something you shouldn’t pass up on each first Thursday of the month, as different local and regional artists are featured each month. The fun and family-friendly atmosphere makes this monthly event suitable for the whole family.

For more information, please call (509)…

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Trees-Trees-Trees Watercolor Workshop in Richland, WA

Chris Blevins is at it again, but this time, Suzi Vitulli will join him as they hold a class that focuses on painting trees. Apparently, both have been at the receiving end of requests for tree-painting lessons, and they finally caved in.

Trees-Trees-Trees
This watercolor workshop will be a whole-day affair. It will start at 8:45AM and will continue until 4:30PM on March 29 at 618 Lago Vista Dr. Richland, Wa. LaVonda Kellogg will be hosting the workshop.

Chris and Suzi will spend the morning focusing on techniques while the afternoon will be spent teaching participants an easy way to paint birch trees in the afternoon.

BYOL
If you’re participating in the workshop, you’re encouraged to BYOL or bring your own lunch. Registration is open until March…

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First Thursday Art Walk in Downtown Kennewick

If you haven’t planned anything this week yet, head on out to historic Downtown Kennewick on March 6, from 5PM to 9PM for this month’s first Thursday ARTwalk.

Kennewick Art Walk on First Thursdays
The Kennewick Art Walk happens each first Thursday of the month. It when everyone gets the chance to enjoy art and meet the artists behind some of the most beautiful artworks on display.

You can visit multiple locations that are marked by colorful balloons. This spans an 8-city block are from Dayton St. east to Washington St. and from W Canal Dr south to W First Ave., so there’s really lots of walking to do.

Family-Friendly Event
Everyone in the family will enjoy the Kennewick Art Walk where numerous fine local and regional artists are featured each…

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Kennewick Art Walk

If you’re looking for something fun to look forward to on a regular basis, then mark all first Thursdays of each month in your calendar. Save the day for the Kennewick Art Walk that happens every month in historic Downtown Kennewick.

What Is the Kennewick Art Walk?
This family-friendly, recurring event features numerous talented local and regional artists who come together month after month through the efforts of local business establishments.

On this night, many businesses on the Art Walk, which are mostly art-based galleries and studios, stay open for extended hours and host an ever-changing array of art, as well as the artists who created the artworks.

More than Just Artworks
This is an open house, self-guided tour, which also highlights…

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Many Hearts – A Night of Wine and Watercolors in Richland

Are you in over your heard trying to come up with a romantic activity this Valentine’s Day? Why don’t you take a break from routine and do something fun and spontaneous? Consider this your pre-Valentine’s treat not only for yourself but also for your significant other.

Awesome Collaboration
On February 13, 2014, renowned artist Chris Blevins will collaborate with Goose Ridge Winery to give you an awesome “art as entertainment” experience through Wine & Watercolors™: "Many Hearts".

You don’t need to be an expert and all art supplies will be provided for a day of fun, non-serious painting get-together along with a bit of delectable wine. The first glass of wine is on the house.

Unique Experience
Sip delicious wine, laugh your heart out, and learn a…

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Kennewick WA Summer Art Classes at Chell's Design Studio and Boutique

This summer sign your self up for some art classes, this is great for anyone, artistic or not. Throughout the summer Chell Design in Kennewick Washington will be holding art classes for adults. Those who attend will enjoy wine, appetizers, and the chance to create and original piece of art. Check out the following schedule of classes.

July 30 and August 20: Jewelry Making, Silver Bundle Pendant
Wendy lee of Fort Logan Designs will teach you how to make tear drops on silver wire using a live torch. Through the course of the class you will learn hos to measure, bundle and wire wrap a custom pendant. The cost to attend is $110.00 which include the cost of materials. Both sessions will take place from 10:00am-1:00pm.

September 22: Vintage Paper Collage…

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