Workshop
How to Be a Working Artist
What does it mean to be a professional artist? How can we work together to strengthen ourselves and our community for this climate? We've assembled some talented artists of different backgrounds and mediums, all of whom live and work here on Whidbey. They'll share their advice and perspectives, as well as take questions from the audience.
Thursday, May 8 , 6-8pm
Front Room, 2nd Floor of the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road
Presenters:
Dan Ishler‘s first experience with clay was in the 4th grade, and he was immediately hooked on the medium. That was 40+ years ago, and today Dan makes superbly crafted pottery, including functional pieces for everyday use, as well as artistic creations. Dan’s pottery studio is just outside Oak Harbor, before you reach the Swantown intersection.
Melissa Koch spent her formative years growing up on the island of Cyprus, surrounded by Mediterranean influences that inspired her work. Since her return to the Northwest, she has been involved with Native American culture and is influenced by their connection to nature expressed in native art, stories, and way of life. Combined with her concern about how human habitation impacts the earth, Melissa has pursued this in her artwork. Melissa has worked extensively in recent years on public art commissions.
Gary Leake is a woodworker passionate about searching the countryside for a special one-of-a-kind piece of timber and turn it into a finely engineered and beautiful piece of furniture, so unique it is considered a work of art.After approximately 20 years as a professional engineer, he decided to walk a different path – one that used his inherent artistic talent as well as his technical sense. Gary has lived on Whidbey Island since 2000.
Cormac McCarthy, born in Ireland but now lives on Whidbey Island, helps bring awareness to the importance of the conservation of our world’s natural wonders, and our roles as stewards and shepherds of all life on this beautiful planet. Cormac captures moments in time, in nature, that remind us of the awe and majesty of the world we live in.
Workshop is free, but registration is recommended! Use the form below or contact [email protected].