Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Please review the upcoming classes and workshops. Register on the form at the bottom of the page or call the Sidney Art Gallery at 360-876-3693 to reserve a space.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Garden Sprites Plant Stakes and Whimsies
Make your own “one of a kind” plant stake for indoor plants or your personal whimsie.
Just bring your own paint (acrylic) and brushes and your imagination!
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Class Fee: $25 for member, $30 non-member
Supplies: $10 supply fee for gourds and accessories. Bring your own acrylic paint and brushes.
Artist: Nancy Adams
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1 pm to 3 pm
Garden Gift
Come make a garden gift with a cast leaf. You will work with acrylic paint on a pre-primed, cast leaf, wired for hanging.
Cost for the workshop is $10 for members and $15 for non-members (donation to the Sidney Museum and Arts Association). $10 for supplies.
Date: November 7
Time: 12 pm–2 pm
Class Fee: $10 for member, $15 non-member
Maximum number: 6 (each will take home 2 ornaments)
Supplies: $10 supply fee
Artist: Rebecca Westeren
Saturday, November 7, 2026
12 pm to 2 pm
Holiday Cards
Bring your creative ideas and come make holiday cards with Rebecca Westeren.
Cost for the workshop is $10 for members and $15 for non-members (donation to the Sidney Museum and Arts Association). $5 for supplies.
Date: November 7
Time: 12 pm–2 pm
Class Fee: $10 for member, $15 non-member
Supplies: $5 supply fee
Artist: Rebecca Westeren
Sunday, November 8, 2026
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fused Glass Making
Come play with glass!
This workshop will give you fundamentals of fused glass making as you build Gnome. You will receive the following supplies:
After you have created your project Cheryl will fire it and return it to the gallery within a week.
Maximum number of people is 6. Cost for the workshop is $50. $25 for instruction and $25 for supplies.
Date: November 8
Time: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Class Fee: $25 for member, $30 non-member
Supplies: $25 supply fee
Artist: Cheryl Buckel
You will receive the following supplies:
1. Glass for the Gnome
2. Various stringers and bits of glass to enhance your project
3. Instruction on the use of glass cutting tools
Watercolor Fundamentals
Sunday, November 29, 2026
noon – 2 pm
Artist Cheryl Buckel will guide you through basic watercolor fundamentals and introduction to watercolor painting while producing some holiday cards.
Date: Sunday, November 29
Time: noon – 2 pm
Class Fee: $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers
Material Fee: $25
Artist: Cheryl Buckel
Come dressed comfortable with clothing you can splash on! In this 2-hour session you will receive instruction and take home your very own WATERCOLOR STARTER KIT!
In our time together we’ll go over:
- Basic materials and recommendations
- Brush us and brush strokes
- Blending and layering
- Additional materials for fun textures
- And we’ll paint one or two scenes together.
Classes Info
How Classes Work
Sign up for the class either on line or by calling the Sidney Art Gallery. Pay when you come to class. In general, the person teaching the class will either provide all of the materials and tools or provide a list of what is necessary. Full day classes will have a short break so that you can either bring lunch or go and get it at one of the close eateries in downtown Port Orchard.
No Skill Level Required
Beginners welcome unless otherwise specified in the class information.
Materials & Tools Provided
In most classes the materials and tools are provided or you are provided with a list of items to bring with you.
Available for In Person Attendance
Most classes are held in person at the Sidney Art Gallery.