Viewfinder: Confluence Park (May 3)

Join us at Confluence Park on May 3 from 10 am–2 pm, to explore organic shapes in nature in this supportive and beginner-friendly sketching workshop! Learning about layering, field of view, generalizing details, and gestural textures found in nature, we'll be observing the beautiful landscape of Issaquah Creek to understand what to look for when choosing your composition. This class is part of Viewfinder, a four-week outdoor workshop series that invites participants to explore shape, perspective, and imagination across four distinct landscapes. Each session focuses on a different visual theme, guiding artists of all levels to sharpen their observational skills and creative expression. The full series is: May 3 - Confluence Park May 17 - Rainier Trail (south of E. Sunset Way) May 31 - Issaquah Salmon Hatchery June 7 - Pedestrian Park Each day we will meet at 10am, with active instruction until 12pm and students are welcome to stay until 2pm to continue their work more informally. Students need to bring their own seating and supplies (sketchbook or paper, pens, watercolors, etc.). Please dress for the weather! Happy Time will provide viewfinders and bulldog clips (in case of wind). Taught by local artist Blayne Fox, this workshop is open to adults of any skill level. Tip: For 20% off your class fee, become a paid subscriber to the Open Studio Newsletter, a singular arts resource for the King County region. An annual subscription comes with 20% off discount you can use three times in one year. Register Here