Classes Archive

This is a list of classes we have offered, but aren't currently on the schedule. See anything that interests you? Let us know, we may be able to offer it again!

ART JOURNALING FOR DBT

ages Adult

Instructor: Lorelei Amato

Winter schedule TBD

This group is for people who are in, or have done Dialectical Behavioral Therapy using Marsha Linehan's workbook.

Classes include art therapy inspired projects that explore DBT principles more deeply, creating bullet journal pages to support regular skills practice, and creative work to encourage mindfulness.

Supply list tbd

$400 for 8 classes, or barter.

GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION add-on class

Want to dig even deeper into your Gifts of Imperfection work? Join Lorelei for three extra art classes that build on what we're doing in class. Move what you learn from your head to your heart to your hands! This is an opportunity to take one medium and expand on it while also spending more time with your community.

FEMINIST ART HISTORY

This online class is a broad view of art history, through the lens of women artists. Students will learn about the life, technique, inspiration, and struggles of each artist. Then we’ll use that to inspire art of our own. Expect to make personal mandalas, illuminated manuscript manifestos, story “quilts”, and more!

Supply list here

$200 for 8 classes, or barter.

ART JOURNALING YOUR SPIRITUAL PATH

For womxn/non-binary people who want to explore how art making can deepen and ground their spiritual path. We could explore the Christian practice of Ignatian Examen, Buddhist mandala making, Islamic calligraphy, etc.

ART JOURNALING -ONLINE-

Age: Multi-gen

Instructor: Lorelei Amato

Tuesdays Aug 3rd - Sept 7th

10:00 -11:30am

Art journaling can help us maintain a creative practice, organize our thoughts and emotions, and get to know ourselves better.

This all-ages online class is a great way for families and friends to connect. We'll be inspired by classic techniques like watercolor and collage, as well as pop-up, found poetry and more!

Supply list

$200 per student for the 6 class series, or barter. Family discounts available, email for more info.

Art Journaling the Ignatian Examen

ages Adult

Instructor: St. Mark's staff and Lorelei Amato

Sundays Feb 7th and March 7th

1:00 - 2:30pm

1403 ArtSpace is excited to co-create a Lenten spiritual growth workshop based on the Ignatien Examen. The staff at St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle will walk us through the Ignatian Examen, a practice of prayerful reflection to detect God’s presence and discern his direction for us. In the first session we'll learn the medieval illuminated manuscript technique and create journal pages to contain our reflections. then we'll come back together to share our journeys and creative experience.

Supply list TBD

Donation only

GIFTS OF IMPERFECTION

Are you looking to bring more courage, compassion, and connection into your life? Are you ready to let go of perfection, anxiety and self-doubt? Join us for an interactive Gifts of Imperfection virtual workshop based on Dr. Brené Brown's #1 best-selling book. We'll spend 4 months on an art-filled journey to learn how to practice "the courage to be imperfect, to set boundaries, and allow ourselves to be vulnerable" to live a more fulfilling life.

ART AROUND THE WORLD

Each week looks at the folklore, history and culture of a different country through the art techniques unique to that place. Then we’ll make art of our own inspired by what we’ve learned. We'll visit Japanese sakura festivals, Mexican alebrije workshops, Indian weddings and more!

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$200 for 8 prepaid classes, or barter.

MAKE ART LIKE A KID AGAIN

Picasso famously said “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." This class uses my favorite kid art projects to bring us back to that free, creative flow, without judgements or goals.

ART FOR THE SOUL

Age: Adult (vaccinated)

Instructor: Megan Menkveld, Kelli Kirk, Ashlee Staub

Thursdays Aug 5th - Sept 9th (6 classes)

7:00 - 8:30pm

This series is a great way to get your creativity flowing again! We'll make SoulCollage with Megan, embroider with Kelli, rock painting and mini garden crafts with Ashlee. The intention is free, creative flow in community, without judgements or goals. Attendance is limited to 8 vaccinated adults, see our Covid policy for more info.

All supplies provided

$240 for the 6 week series

DOLL MAKING TECHNIQUES

Age: 13 - Adult (vaccinated)

Instructor: Lorelei Amato

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Starting with the historic and cultural significance of dolls, we'll make folk dolls like corn husk, rag and paper dolls, then try modern techniques like wire armature and air-dry clay.

Those interested in doll making as a healing/spiritual path, visit Barb Kobe's Healing Doll Way.

All supplies provided

$280 for the 8 class series, or barter.