Eye of the Whale - Art, Craft & Folk workshops + field trips
Four Tracks - each offers Workshops and Field Trips
Roll up your sleeves and jump into hands-on learning. Fine artists, food, and fine craft artisans are eager to share their knowledge and skills - all in a warm, supportive setting. Most workshops are held at the historic Brickworks in Fridays Harbor.
Select sessions convene on Thursday afternoon, May 15, others are half, full, or two day day activities, Friday and Saturday, May 16-17. Field trips and studio tours are on Saturday. OK to mix and match across tracks.
The Gathering concludes with a dinner and peer showcase on Saturday night, with a special guest performance. See ticket pages for the workshop enrollment and meal add-on options.
ACCOMMODATIONS are available island wide. We have been offered a 20% discount at Earthbox Inn, nearby in town. Glamping and camping options are at our sister site, Lakedale Resort. LImited County Parks camping may be available.
See our Travel, Accomodation & Food Links on main page.
Painting, Printmaking & Sculpture Workshops and Field Trips
Explore fine arts at a variety of workshop options in town and around the island.
Craft Food and Beverage Workshops & Field Trips
Roll up your sleeves for fun Make-it-Yourself workshops and enjoy visiting craft makers around the island on field trips.
Fiber Arts Workshops, Plants, & Field Trips
Dive in to the island's rich fibershed heritage and enjoy spinning, weaving, felting, embroidery, sheep, alpaca, dye and plant learning activities. Both Make-it-Yourself and field trips available.
Metal, Stone & Wood Working w Farm & Studio visits
Celebrate island heritage Folkways through fun & challenging metal, stone and wood working hands-on workshops, farm and studio visits.