Quimper Arts

Quimper Arts members are encouraged to come to our session today, January 8. We will have a potluck lunch starting at the break (noon to 1pm), and our official annual meeting after the afternoon long pose session.

This is the meeting where the board is ratified for the year. On the slate now, with additional volunteers possible, are:

• Wayne Brown – President and Treasurer
• Tracy Grisman- Vice President
• Mary Henson – Secretary
• Chris Witkowski – Model Scheduler
• Jackie Hardin- AM Opener
• Toni Rosetti – PM Opener
• Madeline Nelson – Webmaster

Happy holidays to all! While we will be closed next Monday, December 25 (Christmas), we will start the New Year (1/1/24) at the Masonic Lodge sketching, drawing and painting from life with our wonderful local models. We welcome our regular artists—as well as holiday drop-ins—to sketch short poses from 9:30am to noon, and draw or paint from one long pose from 1pm to 4pm.  See you there!

Luke Tornatzky

Sept. 25th, 2023

Luke returns for another workshop to teach you his unique drawing style. Check the Classes and Workshops page for full details! If you would like to participate you may leave your name below.

July 9th

July 23rd

Aug 27th

What could be better than combining life drawing with plein air? From noon to 6 pm on the dates below, Quimper is hosting outdoor Nude in Landscape sessions. The first two hours of each session will be short poses, and at 2pm we will move into a long pose for the remaining time. Come by whenever you can. For locations, contact Sawyer, paintingsawyer@gmail.com

$30 Quimper Arts members, $40 dollars non-members.

At long last Quimper Arts has started a life sculpting session! Beginning in April 2023, we’ll host 10-week evening sessions for people who would like to sculpt in clay from a model. We’ll be in the studio of a Quimper Arts member (Wayne) in Quilcene, where he will be hosting and offering some instruction the first session and as needed. There will be two 5-week sessions, with one model/one pose each 5 weeks.

We’ll work in clay, which will be provided at cost (25 lb bags) and is included in the fee. If you prefer to bring your own clay that’s OK. If you want to work in a different medium please discuss with Wayne first. Quimper Arts is also providing sculpture stands, though if you have your own stand you’re welcome to bring it. Stands and unfinished sculptures can be stored at the studio. Wayne should be able to fire your pieces also, for an additional fee (again at cost).

COST: We’re asking people to sign up and pay in advance, $250 for the 10 weeks, to cover the cost of models & clay. Some drop-ins may also be allowed, space-permitting, for $35/session.

WHEN: We’re switching Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 pm. Though initially planned there was not a summer or fall session, but we’ll start up again in the winter or spring (2024) if there’s enough interest. Let me know if you’d like to sculpt! Call or text Wayne, 206-271-2900.

WHERE: At Wayne’s studio in Quilcene. (206-271-2900). Call if you would like to be a drop-in

WHAT TO BRING: Clay tools for ceramic or sculpture if you have any. I will have some you can use and will talk about what basic tools to get. Snacks if you wish, I’ll provide some also.

WHAT’S PROVIDED: Clay, sculpture stands, boards (or you may also bring your own board to work on), plastic to wrap your sculpture, and temporary storage.