Art & Gardens
Posted by TwispWorks on September 17, 2012
A sample of Sara's hand-dyed fabric
September 27th & October 25th 11:00 am – 3:00 pm TwispWorks artists Sara Ashford, Lisa Doran and Donna Keyser are offering a two-part dyeing and sewing workshop. The workshop will cover intoduction to fabric embellishment, design and basic sewing. The first class explores a variety of dying techniques including instant indigo, procion, natural dyes and fabric paints. In the Oct 25 class, turn your fabric into wearable fashions. X-Craft is a teaching and learning program where chronically creative people can spread Read the Rest…
Posted by TwispWorks on September 6, 2012
Pieces from TwispWorks artist Steve Ward
On September 22nd, the Town of Twisp Art District will transform in to a one-of-a-kind Art Walk tying together local businesses, galleries, studios, and arts organizations in a “Twispted Treasures” scavenger hunt. Discover some of Twisp’s best local art and artists, snack on refreshments, and enjoy live music as you stroll through downtown Twisp looking for scavenger hunt clues at participating locations. As part of the Art Walk, TwispWorks will be featuring a multi-media installation of the Read the Rest…
Posted by TwispWorks on August 9, 2012
Lily Martina Lee
Two Washingtonians from opposite sides of the state will bring new color and shape to Twisp this fall through the TwispWorks artist residency. Lily Lee Lily Martina Lee of Pullman, WA says being raised in a culturally diverse household made her acutely aware of the intricacies in cultural differences at a young age, and those intricacies play out in her work. Using beads and fibers, auto wreckage and other salvaged materials, Lily describes her work as moments of cultural collision: Read the Rest…
Posted by TwispWorks on July 16, 2012
The Renovated Gateway Building
TwispWorks is sprucing up the south end of downtown Twisp with new landscaping, solar panels and building updates. The new facade on the building facing Highway 20 was designed by facilities assistant Patrick Hannigan. It incorporates regular, cold-rolled steel that has been treated with salt to give it an antique, rusted look. The multi-functional design presents a space where future tenants or resident artists can display their work. Additionally, it allows for a view from the Highway into the TwispWorks campus.
Posted by TwispWorks on July 13, 2012
Round and Round by Bernard Hosey
Bernard Hosey surprised us with a temporary placement of his sculpture Round and Round in the TwispWorks parking lot. The impressive steel sculpture, reaching about 8 and a half feet, spent last year on display in Walla Walla, Washington and has just returned to the valley. If interested in purchasing Round and Round, please inquire with TwispWorks at 509-997-3300. A percentage of the sale price will benefit TwispWorks.
Posted by TwispWorks on July 11, 2012
________ by Matt Abrust
TwispWorks welcomes ceramicist Matt Ambrust to the North Warehouse for the summer. Visit Matt’s website for more examples of his stylish yet functional pottery collection. Matt received his B.A. in Music from Central Washington University (CWU), where he studied the violin under Carrie Rehkopf and Heather Netz of the Kairos String Quartet. He is currently pursuing an MFA in Ceramics at Central, where he studies under Stephen Robison. Matt is also an artist in residence with Methow Arts Alliance. Contact P: Read the Rest…
Posted by TwispWorks on July 11, 2012
Needle Felting with Bo Thrasher & Tania Gonzalez-Ortega
Registration is still open for the Confluence Art camps occurring on the TwispWorks campus this summer. The camps for children ages 7-12 take place for six weeks, 10am-2pm, every Tues, Wed and Thurs, July 10-Aug 16. All classes will be held in the North Warehouse.
Posted by TwispWorks on May 21, 2012
Confluence Studio Tour Poster
TwispWorks will be a stop on the 2-day Confluence Studio Tour, June 9 & 10. TwispWorks artist tenants will be open, including: Sarah Jo Lightner-Glitter & Grit Sara Ashford-Culler Studio Lisa Doran-The Sweatshop Donna Keyser Studio Steve Ward Studio From the Confluence website: “The Methow Valley Studio Tour invites you to celebrate locally crafted art. We are an annual art show located in the beautiful Methow Valley, nestled on the east side of the North Cascades. Surrounded by mountains, the Read the Rest…
Posted by TwispWorks on May 7, 2012
Volunteer rake cover crop seed into the new garden at TwispWorks.
The Red Shed Produce Program broke ground for its new garden on the TwispWorks campus last week. The Red Shed, a program of Room One, grows and distributes food to low income people in our community in partnership with social service agencies, medical offices and other outlets. Currently located on a private farm, the Red Shed’s food production will begin transitioning to TwispWorks over the next several years. This year, look for cover crop, beds, irrigation systems and fencing. Food Read the Rest…
Posted by TwispWorks on April 18, 2012
Confluence Gallery is offering a series of summer art camps for kids–in the TwispWorks North Warehouse. The camps for children ages 7-12 take place for six weeks, 10am-2pm, every Tues, Wed and Thurs, July 10-Aug 16. Over the course of three days (depending on the camp), children will create unique pieces of art, decorate t-shirts, make costumes, play games, take walking excursions to Twisp Park and the river, visit local art studios, and make more fabulous art. Learn more.
