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It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive at least 15 minutes before the craft social begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur current Covid protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us at Info@monstermonster.shop to let us know they prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees will receive an email before the event to let them know If we will be requiring masks be worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the low ticket price for this event, no exchanges or refunds will be available. Please make sure you can attend before purchasing a ticket. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swoon City","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42812222111987,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/3644\/3489\/files\/craft_social.png?v=1739680816"},{"product_id":"painting-class-flower-painting","title":"PAINTING CLASS: Floral Painting with Acrylics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet your creativity flow with instruction from local artist Brooke Westlund to create your own 16x20\" art piece. This is a fun class whether or not you haven't painted since you were a kid or if you are an experienced artist. Brooke will lead you through the steps to create a one of a kind painting and teach you tools and tricks along the way, you can pick your own colors and your piece will be unique to you! Class is about 2.5 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class will take place at Swoon City. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot attend class for any reason, we will offer an exchange to another class currently on our schedule up to 48 hours before the class. After that time, no refunds or exchanges are issued out of respect for our teachers who purchase and prepare supplies based on the number of attendees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur current masking protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us at Info@swoon.city let us know they prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be checking vaccination records and requiring masks be worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Our Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrooke Westlund, a native Seattleite, has always loved art. She studied Photography, Art History, and Business at Western Washington University. Following graduation, Brooke worked under artist James Jensen as an apprentice and was inspired to pursue painting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShe has slowly developed her unique style and built her career as an abstract and mixed media painter, exploring many styles and mediums over the years.  Her work explores her love of life, the beautiful city of Seattle and all that it encompasses: texture, simplicity, complexity, movement, color, spontaneity, awareness and chaos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrooke’s mixed media and abstract paintings show her world through her photography, different types of paints, dry pigments, stamps, encyclopedia cut outs, high gloss varnishes, and found\u2028 materials. She blends them with large brushstrokes, splatters, drips and bold colors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrooke has shown her work in many venues across the Seattle area. She has worked on multiple corporate commission projects for interior designers as well as individuals to create the perfect painting for their home.  She opened her public studio and gallery in the eclectic Pike Place Market in 2011 where she spends most of her time creating and showing her latest work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out \u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brookewestlund.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eher website\u003c\/a\u003e, visit her in her studio right under Pike Place Market, or contact her to see her other work or to work with her for a custom painting for your home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooke Westlund","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43841575190771,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/3644\/3489\/files\/SeattleBallardMonsterPaintingClass00006.png?v=1689897024"},{"product_id":"drawing-class-keeping-a-nature-journal","title":"DRAWING CLASS: Keeping a Nature Journal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeeping a nature journal is an easily accessible way to experience calm, wonder, creativity, pleasure and connection with our natural world amidst our fast paced modern lives. Unplug for a couple of hours and come learn how with Alma, an experienced naturalist, sketcher, and educator. In this class, you will learn Alma’s favorite materials and strategies for sketching and journaling about nature, both at home and in the field, and how to make an easy no-sew sketchbook. You’ll also take home a free, handmade, pocket-sized nature journal and mini-zine with nature journaling prompts. Class will begin with warm up drawing exercises to get your hands moving and creativity juices flowing. Then you’ll learn different ways to add notes, diagrams, and information alongside your nature drawings, making them into a nature journal. This class is suitable for all levels of experience. All materials will be provided.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class will take place at Monster. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. 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Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be requiring masks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-title-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-title sqs-dynamic-text\" data-animation-override=\"\" data-width-percentage=\"42.2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHello, I’m Alma.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-subtitle-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-subtitle sqs-dynamic-text\" data-animation-override=\"\" data-width-percentage=\"42.2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eI’m a first generation immigrant from the Philippines currently living on occupied lands of the Duwamish Tribe and Coast Salish people, also called Seattle. I identify as Filipino-American and I use she\/her pronouns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eI love being close to nature and creating art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAs a child growing up on the island of Oahu, I often came home (my mom says) from trips to the beach or woods with my pockets bulging with rocks, sticks, shells, and other natural items. I learned how to find edible fruits in the woods and edible seaweeds on the beach. My father grew both an edible and ornamental garden as I do today. As an elementary school teacher, I conducted classes in the school garden, took my students on walks in the woods and on the beach, taught them to keep a nature journal, and painted along-side my students during art class. As a now 20+ resident of the Pacific Northwest, I spend much of my time on our beaches and in the woods. 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To finish it off we’ll overlay a transparent image featuring a ferry boat, Mount Rainier, and trees.\u003c\/span\u003e Class is about 2.5 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class will take place at Swoon City. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot attend class for any reason, we will offer an exchange to another class currently on our schedule up to 48 hours before the class. After that time, no refunds or exchanges are issued out of respect for our teachers who purchase and prepare supplies based on the number of attendees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur current masking protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us at Info@swoon.city to let us know they prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be checking vaccination records and requiring masks be worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Our Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrooke Westlund, a native Seattleite, has always loved art. She studied Photography, Art History, and Business at Western Washington University. Following graduation, Brooke worked under artist James Jensen as an apprentice and was inspired to pursue painting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShe has slowly developed her unique style and built her career as an abstract and mixed media painter, exploring many styles and mediums over the years.  Her work explores her love of life, the beautiful city of Seattle and all that it encompasses: texture, simplicity, complexity, movement, color, spontaneity, awareness and chaos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrooke’s mixed media and abstract paintings show her world through her photography, different types of paints, dry pigments, stamps, encyclopedia cut outs, high gloss varnishes, and found\u2028 materials. She blends them with large brushstrokes, splatters, drips and bold colors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrooke has shown her work in many venues across the Seattle area. She has worked on multiple corporate commission projects for interior designers as well as individuals to create the perfect painting for their home.  She opened her public studio and gallery in the eclectic Pike Place Market in 2011 where she spends most of her time creating and showing her latest work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out \u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brookewestlund.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eher website\u003c\/a\u003e, visit her in her studio right under Pike Place Market, or contact her to see her other work or to work with her for a custom painting for your home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brooke Westlund","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46421068906739,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/3644\/3489\/files\/SeattleBallardMonsterArtClassMixedMediaPNW00004.jpg?v=1731741012"},{"product_id":"painting-class-palm-trees-mixed-media-workshop","title":"PAINTING CLASS: Palm Trees Mixed Media Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin Brooke Westlund for a mixed media art class and unleash your creativity! We will be exploring lots of different tools with different papers, paint, gold leaf and a transparent overlay of Palm Trees to create your own 8x10\" Mixed Media Palm Tree Painting!\u003c\/span\u003e Class is about 2.5 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class will take place at Monster. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot attend class for any reason, we will offer an exchange to another class currently on our schedule up to 48 hours before the class. After that time, no refunds or exchanges are issued out of respect for our teachers who purchase and prepare supplies based on the number of attendees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur current Covid protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us at Info@monstermonster.shop to let us know they prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be checking vaccination records and requiring masks be worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Our Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrooke Westlund, a native Seattleite, has always loved art. She studied Photography, Art History, and Business at Western Washington University. Following graduation, Brooke worked under artist James Jensen as an apprentice and was inspired to pursue painting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShe has slowly developed her unique style and built her career as an abstract and mixed media painter, exploring many styles and mediums over the years.  Her work explores her love of life, the beautiful city of Seattle and all that it encompasses: texture, simplicity, complexity, movement, color, spontaneity, awareness and chaos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrooke’s mixed media and abstract paintings show her world through her photography, different types of paints, dry pigments, stamps, encyclopedia cut outs, high gloss varnishes, and found\u2028 materials. She blends them with large brushstrokes, splatters, drips and bold colors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrooke has shown her work in many venues across the Seattle area. 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Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, this workshop is for everyone. Learn easy techniques to capture the beauty of trees in your journal. No need to be a pro, just bring your enthusiasm and love for nature! All materials will be provided. Participants will take home 1 soft graphite pencil, 1 Pigma micron pen, 1 gel pen and an easy pocket sketchbook you make during the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class will take place at Swoon City. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. 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Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be requiring masks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Instructor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-title-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-width-percentage=\"42.2\" data-animation-override=\"\" class=\"image-title sqs-dynamic-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHello, I’m Alma.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-subtitle-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-width-percentage=\"42.2\" data-animation-override=\"\" class=\"image-subtitle sqs-dynamic-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eI’m a first generation immigrant from the Philippines currently living on occupied lands of the Duwamish Tribe and Coast Salish people, also called Seattle. 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Bring clothes you can paint and bring other axolotl enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class will take place at Monster. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cannot attend class for any reason, we will offer an exchange to another class currently on our schedule up to 48 hours before the class. After that time, no refunds or exchanges are issued out of respect for our teachers who purchase and prepare supplies based on the number of attendees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur current Covid protocol is that anyone attending an event can email us at Info@monstermonster.shop to let us know they prefer that people wear masks up to 72 hours before the event begins. Your request is anonymous to all the other participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttendees will receive an email before the class to let them know If we will be requiring masks be worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Laura Cameron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46870410756339,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/3644\/3489\/files\/MyLittleAxolotl.jpg?v=1744100769"},{"product_id":"art-class-nature-journaling-botanical-ink-basics","title":"Art Class: Nature Journaling \u0026 basics of making botanical Inks","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ePause and see the natural world more closely through nature journaling and botanical inks. In this gentle, hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of making ink from flowers and use these plant-based pigments to start a nature journal. You’ll also learn how considerations like paper and additives can give you different and exciting colors.  All materials are included and each participant will take home a small sketchbook that we make in class  and a 15ml pot of handmade floral ink—an invitation to notice new growth, returning light, and the unfolding of spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(49,49,49); font-family: -apple-system,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 1px; font-size: inherit;\"\u003eThe class will cover the following:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(49,49,49); font-family: -apple-system,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 1px; font-size: inherit;\"\u003e1. general information about the plant materials we are using\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(49,49,49); font-family: -apple-system,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 1px; font-size: inherit;\"\u003e2. the basics of making ink, including how to shift colors by changing the ph\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(49,49,49); font-family: -apple-system,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 1px; font-size: inherit;\"\u003e3. ethical harvesting of plants for ink making\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(49,49,49); font-family: -apple-system,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 1px; font-size: inherit;\"\u003e4. starting an ink journal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(49,49,49); font-family: -apple-system,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 1px; font-size: inherit;\"\u003e5. how to prolong the life of the ink\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(49,49,49); font-family: -apple-system,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 1px; font-size: inherit;\"\u003e6. how to be okay with our inks fading over time\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: rgb(49,49,49); font-family: -apple-system,sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 1px; font-size: inherit;\"\u003e7. other easily accessible plant materials \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class will take place at Swoon City. 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You’ll experiment with color, movement, and tools to create unique marbled prints on paper, fabric, and small 3-D objects.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is designed for beginners and curious creatives alike - no prior art experience is needed. All supplies are provided, and step-by-step guidance will ensure everyone can successfully create multiple finished pieces to take home. Along the way, we’ll talk about troubleshooting common challenges and how to continue marbling at home with accessible materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater marbling is both meditative and playful, inviting experimentation and embracing the unexpected. Come ready to slow down, get a little messy, and enjoy the process of creating something truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe class will cover the following:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e1. The four foundational patterns (stone, chevron, getgel, and nonpareil)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e2. Tools, materials, and how to prepare for a water marbling session\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e3. Historical grounding into this art form\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e4. Water marbling examples from around the world\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e5. Tips and tricks for water marbling at home\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis class will take place at Swoon City. Our address is 1716 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107. It's at the intersection of 17th and NW Market Street - kitty corner from Mighty-O Donuts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease arrive at least 15 minutes before class begins. 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We'll practice cross-hatching and incising textures using drypoint tools, corkscrews, dental tools, and exacto knives. Instead of etching ink, we'll use water soluble \"Stabilo Woody\" colored pencils. After \"inking,\" prepare your plate using Q-tips to increase contrast, and pull prints using rolling pins or hand-burnishing. Emphasis on sustainable practice, mark-making, and experimental approaches to tone, pattern, and layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll supplies are provided, and step-by-step guidance will ensure everyone leaves with three finished plates in this two hour class. We'll have enough 300gsm 100% cotton paper for each student to make two prints from each plate in class, and you'll leave knowing how to make more prints at home. Images for tracing will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Plates will be 2x3 inches and 4x5 inches. 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