Northwind Art
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Formed in 2021, the nonprofit Northwind Art operates a spacious gallery in downtown Port Townsend and an art school for everyone at Fort Worden State Park. Our mission: empower meaningful connections through visual art, and cultivate creativity!
Let's make 2026 an art-rich year — with free gallery shows, varied art classes and community events! Your gift of any size will be *doubled* thanks to a generous end-of-year matching donor! northwindart.org has information. Donations of all sizes sustain Northwind's community programs!
December 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Let's make 2026 an art-rich year — with free gallery shows, varied art classes and community events! Your gift of any size will be *doubled* thanks to a generous end-of-year matching donor! northwindart.org has information. Donations of all sizes sustain Northwind's community programs!
JEWELRY MAKERS: Do you have a jewelry or metalsmithing project you just can’t crack? Want to get familiar with specific tools, or need a bench to work from? Join us in the Northwind Art Jewelry Studio in Port Townsend. Sunday, Dec. 14 is the next session; info at northwindart.org/collections/....
Jewelry Workshops
The Northwind Art Jewelry Studio at Fort Worden State Park is a place to explore metalsmithing, sand casting, enamel jewelry and beyond, with expert teaching artists. Pictured: Enamel earrings from i...
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December 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
JEWELRY MAKERS: Do you have a jewelry or metalsmithing project you just can’t crack? Want to get familiar with specific tools, or need a bench to work from? Join us in the Northwind Art Jewelry Studio in Port Townsend. Sunday, Dec. 14 is the next session; info at northwindart.org/collections/....
Paint and Sip: Your Bouquet still has room for you this Sunday, Dec. 7! Join teaching artist David Repyak to explore a variety of painting techniques at Port Townsend's Northwind Art School. You'll get to choose among iris, peony, rose, or dahlia photo references! Sign up today at northwindart.org.
December 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Paint and Sip: Your Bouquet still has room for you this Sunday, Dec. 7! Join teaching artist David Repyak to explore a variety of painting techniques at Port Townsend's Northwind Art School. You'll get to choose among iris, peony, rose, or dahlia photo references! Sign up today at northwindart.org.
Mindfulness Practices for Art: A Gift to the Self is a special class Dec. 9 at Port Townsend's Northwind Art School. Teaching artist Meg Kaczyk is your guide as you relax into art making and mindful exercises. No experience necessary; info at northwindart.org. Pictured: "Benediction" by Meg Kaczyk.
December 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Mindfulness Practices for Art: A Gift to the Self is a special class Dec. 9 at Port Townsend's Northwind Art School. Teaching artist Meg Kaczyk is your guide as you relax into art making and mindful exercises. No experience necessary; info at northwindart.org. Pictured: "Benediction" by Meg Kaczyk.
We're so thrilled with this year's "Small Expressions" exhibit! More than 40 Northwest artists grace Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery with so many art forms. Stop in and explore the peaceful, light-filled gallery at 701 Water St., Port Townsend. So many small and beautiful works!
December 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We're so thrilled with this year's "Small Expressions" exhibit! More than 40 Northwest artists grace Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery with so many art forms. Stop in and explore the peaceful, light-filled gallery at 701 Water St., Port Townsend. So many small and beautiful works!
WOMEN IN ART HISTORY step into the spotlight in Northwind Art's new classes in Port Townsend. Visit northwindart.org/collections/... to sign up for sessions exploring:
Hildegard von Bingen on Nov. 7;
Faith Ringgold on Dec. 5;
Yayoi Kusama on Jan. 23;
Frida Kahlo on Feb. 6.
Sign up and join us!
Hildegard von Bingen on Nov. 7;
Faith Ringgold on Dec. 5;
Yayoi Kusama on Jan. 23;
Frida Kahlo on Feb. 6.
Sign up and join us!
Women in Art History: Meeting Hildegard, Faith, Yayoi and Frida
Who gets remembered—and who gets left out—when we tell the story of art? Join us as we lift the curtain on a broader, deeper art history by centering women-identified artists. Their lives and works ch...
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October 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
WOMEN IN ART HISTORY step into the spotlight in Northwind Art's new classes in Port Townsend. Visit northwindart.org/collections/... to sign up for sessions exploring:
Hildegard von Bingen on Nov. 7;
Faith Ringgold on Dec. 5;
Yayoi Kusama on Jan. 23;
Frida Kahlo on Feb. 6.
Sign up and join us!
Hildegard von Bingen on Nov. 7;
Faith Ringgold on Dec. 5;
Yayoi Kusama on Jan. 23;
Frida Kahlo on Feb. 6.
Sign up and join us!
"Sally's World" is now open at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St. in Port Townsend. Come see this one-woman show of art by Sally Jablonsky — we're betting you've never seen anything like it. The gallery is open 12-5 PM Thursdays through Mondays. More info: NorthwindArt.org.
October 19, 2025 at 4:54 AM
"Sally's World" is now open at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St. in Port Townsend. Come see this one-woman show of art by Sally Jablonsky — we're betting you've never seen anything like it. The gallery is open 12-5 PM Thursdays through Mondays. More info: NorthwindArt.org.
Showcase 2026 is open for submissions for *one more week!* Visit northwindart.org and click on the FOR ARTISTS heading to find out about this exhibition. *Deadline is Oct. 19.
Pictured are gorgeous works by current Showcase artists Beth Herrild, Marian Morris and Cory Goulet.
Pictured are gorgeous works by current Showcase artists Beth Herrild, Marian Morris and Cory Goulet.
October 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Showcase 2026 is open for submissions for *one more week!* Visit northwindart.org and click on the FOR ARTISTS heading to find out about this exhibition. *Deadline is Oct. 19.
Pictured are gorgeous works by current Showcase artists Beth Herrild, Marian Morris and Cory Goulet.
Pictured are gorgeous works by current Showcase artists Beth Herrild, Marian Morris and Cory Goulet.
"LAYER BY LAYER: EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES IN OIL" is a fun workshop with Scott Allen on two Saturdays, Oct. 11 and 18. See northwindart.org for info — and please note that starting 10/1, Northwind must start charging tax on classes — so if you sign up by Tuesday night, 9/30, you'll pay no sales tax.
September 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"LAYER BY LAYER: EXPRESSIVE LANDSCAPES IN OIL" is a fun workshop with Scott Allen on two Saturdays, Oct. 11 and 18. See northwindart.org for info — and please note that starting 10/1, Northwind must start charging tax on classes — so if you sign up by Tuesday night, 9/30, you'll pay no sales tax.
JEWELRY FABRICATION 1 is a special course with teaching artist April Ottey at Northwind Art's Jewelry Studio in Port Townsend. It begins Oct. 8 — so visit northwindart.org/collections/... for info. Sign up by Tuesday night, 9/30, to avoid sales tax; we will be required to charge tax starting 10/1.
September 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
JEWELRY FABRICATION 1 is a special course with teaching artist April Ottey at Northwind Art's Jewelry Studio in Port Townsend. It begins Oct. 8 — so visit northwindart.org/collections/... for info. Sign up by Tuesday night, 9/30, to avoid sales tax; we will be required to charge tax starting 10/1.
Art Journaling in Community with teaching artist Meg Kaczyk is an **online** class coming Oct. 13 at Northwind Art in Port Townsend! Visit northwindart.org/collections/... to join this class from wherever you are! If you're interested in art journaling or want to get deeper into it, this is for you.
September 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Art Journaling in Community with teaching artist Meg Kaczyk is an **online** class coming Oct. 13 at Northwind Art in Port Townsend! Visit northwindart.org/collections/... to join this class from wherever you are! If you're interested in art journaling or want to get deeper into it, this is for you.
The Northwind Art Jewelry Studio in Port Townsend has new courses coming in October. Whether you're an experienced jewelry maker or a beginner, we have a place for you! Learn more and reserve your seat at northwindart.org/collections/.... Pictured: Creations from jeweler and educator April Ottey.
September 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Northwind Art Jewelry Studio in Port Townsend has new courses coming in October. Whether you're an experienced jewelry maker or a beginner, we have a place for you! Learn more and reserve your seat at northwindart.org/collections/.... Pictured: Creations from jeweler and educator April Ottey.
Our new ensemble of Showcase Artists has arrived at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend. Come in and see how art makes the body feel better! The tranquil space is open 12-5 Thursdays through Mondays. Pictured: art by Ellen Reichart, Me'l Christensen and Sandra Offutt.
September 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Our new ensemble of Showcase Artists has arrived at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend. Come in and see how art makes the body feel better! The tranquil space is open 12-5 Thursdays through Mondays. Pictured: art by Ellen Reichart, Me'l Christensen and Sandra Offutt.
Small Expressions, Northwind Art's annual show, is open for entries! Artists working in a variety of media — from jewelry to paintings to sculpture and beyond — are encouraged to visit northwindart.org for the link in red at the top of the page. Enter by Oct. 12! Pictured: snippets from 2024.
September 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Small Expressions, Northwind Art's annual show, is open for entries! Artists working in a variety of media — from jewelry to paintings to sculpture and beyond — are encouraged to visit northwindart.org for the link in red at the top of the page. Enter by Oct. 12! Pictured: snippets from 2024.
Are you a Pacific Northwest artist? The call for proposals is now open for Northwind Art's Showcase 2026 in Port Townsend. Read all about it at Northwindart.org — the link to the CaFE call is in the red banner at the top of our website. The deadline to apply is Oct. 19!
August 6, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Are you a Pacific Northwest artist? The call for proposals is now open for Northwind Art's Showcase 2026 in Port Townsend. Read all about it at Northwindart.org — the link to the CaFE call is in the red banner at the top of our website. The deadline to apply is Oct. 19!
Design, carve and print functional art in "Tote-ally Block Printed," Saturday, Aug. 23! Learn more about this new class at northwindart.org/collections/.... It's one of many fun workshops this summer at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend.
**All materials are provided, no experience necessary!
**All materials are provided, no experience necessary!
July 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Design, carve and print functional art in "Tote-ally Block Printed," Saturday, Aug. 23! Learn more about this new class at northwindart.org/collections/.... It's one of many fun workshops this summer at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend.
**All materials are provided, no experience necessary!
**All materials are provided, no experience necessary!
"Waves and Watercolors" is a plein air painting class for all levels Saturday, Aug. 23 at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend: northwindart.org/collections/.... Join us for art, blue mind, and fresh sea air ...
Pictured: images from wonderful "Waves" teaching artist Aliina Lahti's website.
Pictured: images from wonderful "Waves" teaching artist Aliina Lahti's website.
July 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"Waves and Watercolors" is a plein air painting class for all levels Saturday, Aug. 23 at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend: northwindart.org/collections/.... Join us for art, blue mind, and fresh sea air ...
Pictured: images from wonderful "Waves" teaching artist Aliina Lahti's website.
Pictured: images from wonderful "Waves" teaching artist Aliina Lahti's website.
A SPECIAL OFFERING from Northwind Art:
Chuck Iffland's 12x18" prints, part of the "Echoes, Memories and Curiosities" exhibition, now available for purchase!
Visit northwindart.org or visit Northwind's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend; open 12-5 PM every day but Tuesday.
Chuck Iffland's 12x18" prints, part of the "Echoes, Memories and Curiosities" exhibition, now available for purchase!
Visit northwindart.org or visit Northwind's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend; open 12-5 PM every day but Tuesday.
July 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A SPECIAL OFFERING from Northwind Art:
Chuck Iffland's 12x18" prints, part of the "Echoes, Memories and Curiosities" exhibition, now available for purchase!
Visit northwindart.org or visit Northwind's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend; open 12-5 PM every day but Tuesday.
Chuck Iffland's 12x18" prints, part of the "Echoes, Memories and Curiosities" exhibition, now available for purchase!
Visit northwindart.org or visit Northwind's Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend; open 12-5 PM every day but Tuesday.
Ask him anything! Outsider artist Chuck Iffland will give a free talk this Sunday, July 27, at 3 PM at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend.
Chuck will be surrounded by his exhibit, "Echoes, Memories and Curiosities," for this lively conversation. More info: northwindart.org.
Chuck will be surrounded by his exhibit, "Echoes, Memories and Curiosities," for this lively conversation. More info: northwindart.org.
July 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Ask him anything! Outsider artist Chuck Iffland will give a free talk this Sunday, July 27, at 3 PM at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend.
Chuck will be surrounded by his exhibit, "Echoes, Memories and Curiosities," for this lively conversation. More info: northwindart.org.
Chuck will be surrounded by his exhibit, "Echoes, Memories and Curiosities," for this lively conversation. More info: northwindart.org.
Learning and developing your sewing skills is transformational. Visit northwindart.org/collections/... for info about:
- Intro to the Sewing Machine Aug. 1
- Fashion Sewing for Beginners to Intermediates Aug. 2 and 3
- Open Sew: Garments! Aug. 17
Expert educator Evette Allerdings is your guide!
- Intro to the Sewing Machine Aug. 1
- Fashion Sewing for Beginners to Intermediates Aug. 2 and 3
- Open Sew: Garments! Aug. 17
Expert educator Evette Allerdings is your guide!
July 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Learning and developing your sewing skills is transformational. Visit northwindart.org/collections/... for info about:
- Intro to the Sewing Machine Aug. 1
- Fashion Sewing for Beginners to Intermediates Aug. 2 and 3
- Open Sew: Garments! Aug. 17
Expert educator Evette Allerdings is your guide!
- Intro to the Sewing Machine Aug. 1
- Fashion Sewing for Beginners to Intermediates Aug. 2 and 3
- Open Sew: Garments! Aug. 17
Expert educator Evette Allerdings is your guide!
David Van Galen lives on Whidbey Island, where the surrounding sea and sky thrill him. See his watercolors (including these pictured) at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend — now open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays only!). More info and images under Shop at Northwindart.org.
July 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM
David Van Galen lives on Whidbey Island, where the surrounding sea and sky thrill him. See his watercolors (including these pictured) at Jeanette Best Gallery, 701 Water St., Port Townsend — now open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays only!). More info and images under Shop at Northwindart.org.
Ready to take your silver ring or pendant to the next level? Join us at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend Sunday, July 27, for Intro to Silversmithing 2 with Sarah Calautti. You'll learn new skills for jewelry you love! More info: northwindart.org (select Take a Class).
July 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Ready to take your silver ring or pendant to the next level? Join us at Northwind Art School in Port Townsend Sunday, July 27, for Intro to Silversmithing 2 with Sarah Calautti. You'll learn new skills for jewelry you love! More info: northwindart.org (select Take a Class).
Curious about sewing — or wanting a refresher before you dive into a project? Northwind Art School has a space for you in our forthcoming sewing classes. Here's the first one: northwindart.org/collections/...
Introduction to the Sewing Machine
Learn the basics of sewing machine operation in this beginner-friendly, three-hour workshop with Evette Allerdings. You'll get comfortable threading, stitching, and troubleshooting—using your own mach...
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July 14, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Curious about sewing — or wanting a refresher before you dive into a project? Northwind Art School has a space for you in our forthcoming sewing classes. Here's the first one: northwindart.org/collections/...
Come for the ART, stay for the COMMUNITY — in Charles Spitzack's Woodcut Printmaking Exchange, July 27 at Northwind Art in Port Townsend. Learn more and sign up at northwindart.org, and join us for a fabulous day of developing your printmaking skills and sharing!
July 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Come for the ART, stay for the COMMUNITY — in Charles Spitzack's Woodcut Printmaking Exchange, July 27 at Northwind Art in Port Townsend. Learn more and sign up at northwindart.org, and join us for a fabulous day of developing your printmaking skills and sharing!
Bring a "dish" — your art — to the Northwest Expressions Potluck Banquet exhibition this summer! All art media are welcome; artists from WA and Oregon can apply via the link at the top of northwindart.org. Deadline is July 28; show will open Aug. 28 at Northwind Art's gallery in Port Townsend.
July 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Bring a "dish" — your art — to the Northwest Expressions Potluck Banquet exhibition this summer! All art media are welcome; artists from WA and Oregon can apply via the link at the top of northwindart.org. Deadline is July 28; show will open Aug. 28 at Northwind Art's gallery in Port Townsend.