Upcoming Events
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3rd Saturday Circle Sing
Circle Sing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon.
Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Join us from: 3:00 to 4:30pm
Cost: $25
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES - open mic and art night
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Pressents:
Open Mic & Art Night
Side Rail is joining forces with Acorn Collective to offer a unique open arts night to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 2nd Thursday of the month!
This Month:
TBA
FAQ:
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We'll have a guided art activity combined with an open mic! The art activity will be different each month, but expect things like watercolor, pottery, sketching, etc. While people are working on their artwork, people can also share music, poetry, or any other creative work! If you would prefer to bring your own art project to work on please feel free.
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You're welcome to BYOB, but we will also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
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We are asking for a $10 suggested donation to help cover the costs of art supplies, etc.
3rd Saturday Circle Sing
Circle Sing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon.
Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Join us from: 3:00 to 4:30pm
Cost: $25
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES - open mic and art night
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Pressents:
Open Mic & Art Night
Side Rail is joining forces with Acorn Collective to offer a unique open arts night to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 2nd Thursday of the month!
This Month:
TBA
FAQ:
-
We'll have a guided art activity combined with an open mic! The art activity will be different each month, but expect things like watercolor, pottery, sketching, etc. While people are working on their artwork, people can also share music, poetry, or any other creative work! If you would prefer to bring your own art project to work on please feel free.
-
You're welcome to BYOB, but we will also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
-
We are asking for a $10 suggested donation to help cover the costs of art supplies, etc.
3rd Saturday Circle Sing
Circle Sing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon.
Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Join us from: 3:00 to 4:30pm
Cost: $25
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES - open mic and art night
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Pressents:
Open Mic & Art Night
Side Rail is joining forces with Acorn Collective to offer a unique open arts night to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 2nd Thursday of the month!
This Month:
TBA
FAQ:
-
We'll have a guided art activity combined with an open mic! The art activity will be different each month, but expect things like watercolor, pottery, sketching, etc. While people are working on their artwork, people can also share music, poetry, or any other creative work! If you would prefer to bring your own art project to work on please feel free.
-
You're welcome to BYOB, but we will also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
-
We are asking for a $10 suggested donation to help cover the costs of art supplies, etc.
3rd Saturday Circle Sing
Circle Sing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon.
Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Join us from: 3:00 to 4:30pm
Cost: $25
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES - open mic and art night
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Pressents:
Open Mic & Art Night
Side Rail is joining forces with Acorn Collective to offer a unique open arts night to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 2nd Thursday of the month!
This Month:
TBA
FAQ:
-
We'll have a guided art activity combined with an open mic! The art activity will be different each month, but expect things like watercolor, pottery, sketching, etc. While people are working on their artwork, people can also share music, poetry, or any other creative work! If you would prefer to bring your own art project to work on please feel free.
-
You're welcome to BYOB, but we will also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
-
We are asking for a $10 suggested donation to help cover the costs of art supplies, etc.
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES - open mic and art night
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Pressents:
Open Mic & Art Night
Side Rail is joining forces with Acorn Collective to offer a unique open arts night to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 2nd Thursday of the month!
This Month:
TBA
FAQ:
-
We'll have a guided art activity combined with an open mic! The art activity will be different each month, but expect things like watercolor, pottery, sketching, etc. While people are working on their artwork, people can also share music, poetry, or any other creative work! If you would prefer to bring your own art project to work on please feel free.
-
You're welcome to BYOB, but we will also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
-
We are asking for a $10 suggested donation to help cover the costs of art supplies, etc.
Intuitive Goal Setting Workshop
Intuitive Goal Setting Workshop
Come join us at Side Rail Collective for a transformative event where we will dive deep into setting goals with intuition as our guide.
Whether you're looking to manifest your dreams or simply find clarity in your next steps, this event is for you. Through interactive exercises and group discussions, you'll learn how to tap into your inner wisdom and set goals that truly resonate with your soul. Say goodbye to conventional goal-setting methods and hello to a more intuitive approach.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to align your goals with your authentic self!
IN THIS WORKSHOP, YOU WILL:
- Define what you truly want for the year ahead.
- Set goals rooted in meaning and how you want to feel.
- Build trust in your intuition.
- Learn why traditional goal-setting doesn’t always work—and how to fix it.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU IF YOU:
- Struggle to set or stick to goals.
- Want to hear and trust your intuition.
- Crave clarity and focus for the future.
Cost: $38 - scholarships available
Get tickets at: www.flowintoauthenticity.com
IG: @estherloopstraart
Piano Upcycling Event
Piano Upcycling Event
Join us in giving our old piano a new life as art! On Saturday January 11th from 4-8 we will be deconstructing our beautiful but defunct piano. We will have a community open studio with supplies for anyone who would like to make something in the moment or folks are welcome to take things to use in their future work.
Located in Georgetown just above Georgetown Pinball and Arcade and next door to Fogue Studios— Look for the giant S!
Siderailcollective.com || @siderailcollective
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES - open mic and art night
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Pressents:
Open Mic & Art Night
Side Rail is joining forces with Acorn Collective to offer a unique open arts night to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 2nd Thursday of the month!
This Month:
Come join us for a night of creativity and community with an open mic and art activity with guest musician, Karen Miler and guest artist, Jesse Proebstel.
Our art activity for the evening will be small scrap wood assemblages in the style of Louise Nevelson and Jesse Proebstel.
Jesse Proebstel - Artist
Jesse is a Seattle based artist and woodworker. His work has evolved from beautiful hand carved utensils- whose playfully elegant forms are equal parts sculptural and utilitarian - to simple evocative woodassemblages. We are so thrilled to have Jesse share his talents with our community.
Karen Miller is a songwriter from Tacoma who is known for her clever lyrics and wry humor. She draws inspiration from taylor swift to Jimmy Buffett and everything in between. Her music is available for streaming on all major platforms. Please stream her so Spotify will give her one third of a cent.
Karen Miller - Songwriter
FAQ:
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We'll have a guided art activity combined with an open mic! The art activity will be different each month, but expect things like watercolor, pottery, sketching, etc. While people are working on their artwork, people can also share music, poetry, or any other creative work! If you would prefer to bring your own art project to work on please feel free.
-
You're welcome to BYOB, but we will also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
-
We are asking for a $10 suggested donation to help cover the costs of art supplies, etc.
3rd Saturday Circle Singing
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective ~ Art Studio is now hosting 3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator, Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Register now and save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
We meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 3-4:40pm $25. per session.
Side Rail Collective is dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives and that's what Circle Singing is all about. See you soon!
OFF THE WALL!
OFF THE WALL!
A Salon-style Show & Sale of Artwork Under $200!
The Info:
Scheduled Open Hours!
Hundreds of works of art available to suit all types of family and friends, from normies to weirdos and moms.
Showcasing over 50 different PNW Artists! Artist keep 100% of all sales.
Located in Georgetown just above Georgetown Pinball and Arcade and next door to Fogue Studios— Look for the giant S!
Dates:
Sat, Nov 9th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Nov 16th, 10am-1pm
Sat, Nov 23rd, 12-4pm
Sat, Nov 30th, 12-4pm - Small Business Saturday
Sat, Dec 7th, 12-4pm
Sat Dec 14th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Dec 21, 10am-1pm
www.siderailcollective.com || @siderailcollective
OFF THE WALL! - Art Under $200 | Art Attack
OFF THE WALL!
A Salon-style Show & Sale of Artwork Under $200!
++ 7 Resident Memebers Open Studios
The Info:
Hundreds of works of art available to suit all types of family and friends, from normies to weirdos and moms.
Showcasing over 50 different PNW Artists! Artist keep 100% of all sales.
The Beaconettes sing original lyrics to familiar tunes in four-part harmony.
Located in Georgetown just above Georgetown Pinball and Arcade and next door to Fogue Studios— Look for the giant S!
Dates:
Sat, Nov 9th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Nov 16th, 10am-1pm
Sat, Nov 23rd, 12-4pm
Sat, Nov 30th, 12-4pm - Small Business Saturday
Sat, Dec 7th, 12-4pm
Sat Dec 14th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Dec 21, 10am-1pm
www.siderailcollective.com || @siderailcollective
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES - open mic and art night
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Pressents:
Open mic and Art night
Side Rail is joining forces with Acorn Collective to offer a unique open arts night to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 2nd Thursday of the month!
This Month:
Open arts night returns on Dec 12, featuring watercolor nature collage led by Adrien Owens and spotlight
performer Billy Rosewarne!
Use watercolor paints to make nature inspired pictures and adorn them with dried flowers, birch, moss and other natural elements. Clasped frames will hold your creation together and be a charming gift for a holiday ornament or all year round hanging.
Open mic for all after Billy’s performance. Arrive by 7:30 to sign up!
OFF THE WALL!
OFF THE WALL!
A Salon-style Show & Sale of Artwork Under $200!
The Info:
Scheduled Open Hours!
Hundreds of works of art available to suit all types of family and friends, from normies to weirdos and moms.
Showcasing over 50 different PNW Artists! Artist keep 100% of all sales.
Located in Georgetown just above Georgetown Pinball and Arcade and next door to Fogue Studios— Look for the giant S!
Dates:
Sat, Nov 9th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Nov 16th, 10am-1pm
Sat, Nov 23rd, 12-4pm
Sat, Nov 30th, 12-4pm - Small Business Saturday
Sat, Dec 7th, 12-4pm
Sat Dec 14th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Dec 21, 10am-1pm
www.siderailcollective.com || @siderailcollective
OFF THE WALL! - Small Business Saturday
OFF THE WALL!
A Salon-style Show & Sale of Artwork Under $200!
The Info:
Scheduled Open Hours!
Support your local small business artists!
Showcasing over 50 different PNW Artists! Artist keep 100% of all sales.
Hundreds of works of art available to suit all types of family and friends, from normies to weirdos and moms.
Located in Georgetown just above Georgetown Pinball and Arcade and next door to Fogue Studios— Look for the giant S!
Dates:
Sat, Nov 9th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Nov 16th, 10am-1pm
Sat, Nov 23rd, 12-4pm
Sat, Nov 30th, 12-4pm - Small Business Saturday
Sat, Dec 7th, 12-4pm
Sat Dec 14th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Dec 21, 10am-1pm
www.siderailcollective.com || @siderailcollective
Collage Workshop
Adult collage making workshop designed for all levels from novice to expert! Come join Seattle Artist, Musician and Educator, Sean Williams for two hours of collage fun.
Use a collection of vintage books, magazines and other materials to create some one of a kind works of art. A 15 minute intro covering basic collage practices and techniques followed by an hour and a half of making along side other artists. The class will wrap up with a group reflection where each person (if they want to) can show their work and share their process, ask questions and give respectful feedback. We believe having time for reflection and conversation is important to creating community and learning from each other.
Participants are welcome to bring snacks and beverages of their choice.
Some collage materials may not be appropriate for young people so we would prefer to have all participants over 18.
When: Sunday November 24th 1-3pm
Cost: By Donation (suggested $10 but pay what you can)
Instructor: Sean Williams @ween_silyums
Sign up: Jotform
OFF THE WALL!
OFF THE WALL!
A Salon-style Show & Sale of Artwork Under $200!
The Info:
Scheduled Open Hours!
Hundreds of works of art available to suit all types of family and friends, from normies to weirdos and moms.
Showcasing over 50 different PNW Artists! Artist keep 100% of all sales.
Located in Georgetown just above Georgetown Pinball and Arcade and next door to Fogue Studios— Look for the giant S!
Dates:
Sat, Nov 9th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Nov 16th, 10am-1pm
Sat, Nov 23rd, 12-4pm
Sat, Nov 30th, 12-4pm - Small Business Saturday
Sat, Dec 7th, 12-4pm
Sat Dec 14th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Dec 21, 10am-1pm
www.siderailcollective.com || @siderailcollective
3rd Saturday Circle Singing
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective ~ Art Studio is now hosting 3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as soloists sing over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation require attentive listening skills and a firm grasp of many rhythmic forms.
Debby is happy to join Side Rail Collective as its dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives is just what Circle Singing is all about.
Join us for these 3rd Saturday Circles
Each class is $52.50.
Get all the dets on her website
*Afterwards, we will head downstairs for a slice of pizza...please join us!!
OFF THE WALL!
OFF THE WALL!
A Salon-style Show & Sale of Artwork Under $200!
The Info:
Scheduled Open Hours!
Hundreds of works of art available to suit all types of family and friends, from normies to weirdos and moms.
Showcasing over 50 different PNW Artists! Artist keep 100% of all sales.
Located in Georgetown just above Georgetown Pinball and Arcade and next door to Fogue Studios— Look for the giant S!
Dates:
Sat, Nov 9th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Nov 16th, 10am-1pm
Sat, Nov 23rd, 12-4pm
Sat, Nov 30th, 12-4pm - Small Business Saturday
Sat, Dec 7th, 12-4pm
Sat Dec 14th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Dec 21, 10am-1pm
www.siderailcollective.com || @siderailcollective
A Taste Of Handbuilding
A Taste of Handbuilding
We’ll introduce a variety of clay handbuilding techniques by building several pieces. Your pieces will be glazed and fired with a nice white glaze and returned to you.
Techniques learned will include: pounding, stretching, piercing and rolling clay into slabs and coils. We'll build little dwellings, create openings by cutting holes, etc. We'll form thin slabs into little ‘shark shot’ espresso cups. Smooth slab handles onto funky slab mugs. We will pinch clay into roundish little pots.
You will be encouraged to get as much experience as possible with each technique. The emphasis of class is not perfecting any one technique. We’re getting as many experiences as possible handling clay. Clay body used will be red terracotta clay.
Learn to manipulate terracotta clay and create basic forms. Your work will be returned to you fired and
glazed with a nice white glaze.
When: November 15, 5:30-8pm
Cost: $85 per class
Email Syd Shera - lakshmistudiosseattle@gmail.com to sign up.
Instructor: Syd Shera
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES - open mic and art night
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Pressents:
Open Arts Night
Come join us at our monthly arts night, a collaboration from Acorn Collective and Siderail Collective. All are welcome for this combined open mic and visual arts activity!
What is an Open Arts Night? We'll have a guided art activity combined with an open mic! The art activity will be different each month, but expect things like watercolor, pottery, sketching, etc. While people are working on their artwork, people can also share music, poetry, or any other creative work! If you would prefer to bring your own art project to work on please feel free.
November:
This month we will feature a watercolor workshop led by art educator Jenny Davidson. We will focus on making small cards and tags that can be used for gift giving, entertaining, or sparking your creativity. Come and unleash your inner artistic talents, no experience necessary! As our days become shorter, darkness makes space for creativity – you can take these watercolor techniques with you into winter - and continue to practice with a warm cup of tea. What better way to step into winter than music, art, and a warm cup of tea. A short lesson will be followed by open studio time in an inspiring atmosphere.
The open mic welcomes all performers of music, spoken word or other art forms. Please share! Our featured performer will be local singer songwriter Asia, who will share her beautiful songs on ukulele.
We'll get started at 7:30pm. We are asking for a $10 suggested donation to help cover the costs of art supplies, etc.
You're welcome to BYOB, but we will also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
All gender identities are welcome to attend!
OFF THE WALL! - Art Under $200 | Beaconettes performance | Art Attack
OFF THE WALL!
A Salon-style Show & Sale of Artwork Under $200!
++ 7 Resident Memebers Open Studios
&& One night only the Beaconettes are performing at 7pm.
The Info:
Hundreds of works of art available to suit all types of family and friends, from normies to weirdos and moms.
Showcasing over 50 different PNW Artists! Artist keep 100% of all sales.
The Beaconettes sing original lyrics to familiar tunes in four-part harmony.
Located in Georgetown just above Georgetown Pinball and Arcade and next door to Fogue Studios— Look for the giant S!
Dates:
Sat, Nov 9th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Nov 16th, 10am-1pm
Sat, Nov 23rd, 12-4pm
Sat, Nov 30th, 12-4pm - Small Business Saturday
Sat, Dec 7th, 12-4pm
Sat Dec 14th, 4-8pm Art Attack!
Sat, Dec 21, 10am-1pm
www.siderailcollective.com || @siderailcollective
a dim flicker - Halloween Event
Get Creative with Oil Pastels!
Draw spooky pumpkins and other terrifying creatures using oil pastels on black paper, or start off with white paper and at the very end add a layer of dark black India Ink to bring your creations over to the dark side!
Georgetown Halloween Parade
The Georgetown Association of Arts and Culture is putting on a halloween Parade and you are all invited!! Side Rail Collective will be one of the many places in Georgetown hosting All age Activites on Halloween Night
- Find out more about the parade route and how to get involved on there website georgetown-arts-culture.org.
Check out the list of different locations and their events below 👉
Bloom Bistro — Pre-Party
6601 Carleton Ave S
Free, All ages
4-7pm?
Parade Stop, Candy, DJ,
Star Brass/Trailer Park Mall — After-Party
5805 Airport Way South
Free, All Ages OUTSIDE, 21+ INSIDE
7pm - Late
Parade Stop, Astrology Readings, Bands, Handmade Fortune Telling Machine, Carnival Games
Side Rail Collective us! — Check out what will be up to on Halloween!!
5511 ½ Airport Way S
Free, All Ages
4-9pm
Candy, Art Activity, Gallery Show
Georgetown Pinball and Arcade
5513 Airport Way S
$10 buy in for pinball, All ages
6:30pm - Late
Candy for trick or treaters thought the day, 2nd Anniversary Pinball Tournament, Costume Contest
Jules Maze
5919 Airport Way S
$10, 21+
8pm Doors
Music: Frankenstein TNT and Heebie Jeebies
Post Pike
5701 Airport Way S
Free, All Ages
Karaoke, Trivia, Costume Contest, Movies
Tavern
5811 Airport Way S
Free, 21+
7pp - Late
DJ, Costume Contest
3rd Saturday Circle Singing
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective ~ Art Studio is now hosting 3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as soloists sing over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation require attentive listening skills and a firm grasp of many rhythmic forms.
Debby is happy to join Side Rail Collective as its dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives is just what Circle Singing is all about.
Join us for these 3rd Saturday Circles
Each class is $52.50.
Get all the dets on her website
*Afterwards, we will head downstairs for a slice of pizza...please join us!!
A Taste Of Handbuilding
A Taste of Handbuilding
We’ll introduce a variety of clay handbuilding techniques by building several pieces. Your pieces will be glazed and fired with a nice white glaze and returned to you.
Techniques learned will include: pounding, stretching, piercing and rolling clay into slabs and coils. We'll build little dwellings, create openings by cutting holes, etc. We'll form thin slabs into little ‘shark shot’ espresso cups. Smooth slab handles onto funky slab mugs. We will pinch clay into roundish little pots.
You will be encouraged to get as much experience as possible with each technique. The emphasis of class is not perfecting any one technique. We’re getting as many experiences as possible handling clay. Clay body used will be red terracotta clay.
Learn to manipulate terracotta clay and create basic forms. Your work will be returned to you fired and
glazed with a nice white glaze.
When: October 18, 5:30-8pm
Cost: $85 per class
Email Syd Shera - lakshmistudiosseattle@gmail.com to sign up.
Instructor: Syd Shera
a dim flicker - Reception | Art Walk
This hauntingly lush exhibition explores ideas of decay, softness, and fragility. Using various symbols, references to nature, use of color and texture the artist in this group exhibition create work that requires precision and the ability to relinquish it.
Raku: 2 sessions; clay handbuilding & glazing/firing
Raku: 2 sessions; clay handbuilding & glazing/firing
Raku is an ancient Japanese firing technique. This workshop includes two sessions. The first session we learn beginning hand building techniques with raku clay. Syd provides inspiration and help with technique.
A week or so later, in the second session, we glaze our pieces and submit them to the kiln’s flame in a fire of transformation. The pieces come out of the kiln very hot, and are smoked in sawdust and scrubbed clean once cooled.
Outstanding colors and wild crackle patterns emerge. It’s terrific to experience this process together and share it amongst the group.
When: October 11th, 5:30-8pm (handbuilding) AND October 20th, 11:30-4pm (raku firing)
Cost: $125 for the 2 sessions
Sign Up: Email lakshmistudiosseattle@gmail.com
Instructor: Syd Shera
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES - open mic and art night
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Pressents:
Open mic and Art night
Side Rail is joining forces with Acorn Collective to offer a unique open arts night to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 2nd Thursday of the month!
What is an Open Arts Night? We'll have a guided art activity combined with an open mic! The art activity will be different each month, but expect things like watercolor, pottery, sketching, etc. While people are working on their artwork, people can also share music, poetry, or any other creative work! If you would prefer to bring your own art project to work on please feel free.
We'll get started at 7:30pm. We are asking for a $10 suggested donation to help cover the costs of art supplies, etc.
You're welcome to BYOB, but we will also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
All gender identities are welcome to attend!
Hands On! Workshop | Mitsuro Hikime with the Seattle Metals Guild
Join members and friends of The Seattle Metals Guild for a two-hour hands-on evening with traditional Japanese wax working, with Guild member and instructor:
Jennifer Stenhouse of Little Metal Foxes.
Mitsuro Hikime is a Japanese modeling wax that creates exceptionally delicate detail that resembles the most exquisite texture of organic material like grass, hair, or flowing silk. The wax is made up of a mixture of pine resin and bees wax, along with other waxes, depending on the recipe you use. You can buy it pre-made and focus on design or make your own wax to your preferences. Much like taffy, the cold wax is gently warmed and pulled until the desired effect is created.
We will begin with the history, uses and elements for the recipe. Demonstrations will include tips and tricks used by the pros to create patterns for wax models. We will work on improving wax skills by tackling more sensitive designs and patterns, while focusing on practice rings or accent components.
Then we will focus on tools, tips, and tricks that result in good wax models, including spruing and other prep for casting. Finished wax models can be cast yourself, or sent to your caster. Please note that casting is not included!
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How to get the texture you want
How to form models successfully
How to prepare models for spruing and casting
Loads of tips and tricks for finishing
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A small container with a watertight lid
A sketch book or other note taking supplies
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Jennifer's Kitsune Mitsuro Wax will be available for purchase during the workshop or can be purchased in advance from LionPunchForge.com.
Additional wax working tools can be found, ordered, created or purchased locally at hardware stores. These will be discussed. The tools listed below are helpful for working in your studio and at home to create wax models. In this workshop, we will have some on hand for you to share and try.
Parchment paper
A soft paint brush
Small clay, polymer, or PMC working tools
Small sharp scissors like embroidery shears
A pack of craft needles and a pin vise
Wax working or dental tools
Smooth steel or aluminum mandrels
Hot tool options include dental tools and an alcohol lamp filled with denatured alcohol, an electric dental or Digital Wax working pen (these can be found on eBay or
Amazon. Jennifer always looks for one that is about $50 and has a US electrical plug,) or a WaxMax battery powered hot tool (Rio Grande Jewelry Supply.) A hot tool is essential for connecting waxes together, but is not necessary to benefit from this short introductory workshop. Again, we will have a few things on hand for you to share and try.
Note that we won't have outlets available for your use in this workshop.
Registered guests, join us prior to the event's start at 5pm for light refreshments, or bring something to eat before we get started. Multiple delicious restaurants with carry out are just a stone’s throw away.
5pm - Light refreshments and optional BYO dinner
6-8pm - Hands On! time
Please note:
This event is being held in a non-accessible building. A long staircase to the second story must be climbed to reach the collective.
Parking is available in the lot just North of Side Rail Collective and Georgetown Pizza, as well as on the street. The entrance to Side Rail is on the North side of the building.
Guild members, gain access to special Member ticket pricing using the special Access Code we recently emailed to you.
Need help? Email us at
events@seattlemetalsguild.org
3rd Saturday Circle Singing
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective ~ Art Studio is now hosting 3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as soloists sing over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation require attentive listening skills and a firm grasp of many rhythmic forms.
Debby is happy to join Side Rail Collective as its dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives is just what Circle Singing is all about.
Join us for these 3rd Saturday Circles
Each class is $52.50.
Get all the dets on her website
*Afterwards, we will head downstairs for a slice of pizza...please join us!!
A Taste Of Handbuilding
A Taste of Handbuilding
We’ll introduce a variety of clay handbuilding techniques by building several pieces. Your pieces will be glazed and fired with a nice white glaze and returned to you.
Techniques learned will include: pounding, stretching, piercing and rolling clay into slabs and coils. We'll build little dwellings, create openings by cutting holes, etc. We'll form thin slabs into little ‘shark shot’ espresso cups. Smooth slab handles onto funky slab mugs. We will pinch clay into roundish little pots.
You will be encouraged to get as much experience as possible with each technique. The emphasis of class is not perfecting any one technique. We’re getting as many experiences as possible handling clay. Clay body used will be red terracotta clay.
When: 5:30-8pm
Cost: $85 per class
Instructor: Syd Shera
a dim flicker - Reception | Art Walk
This hauntingly lush exhibition explores ideas of decay, softness, and fragility. Using various symbols, references to nature, use of color and texture the artist in this group exhibition create work that requires precision and the ability to relinquish it.
Raku: 2 sessions; clay handbuilding & glazing/firing
Raku: 2 sessions; clay handbuilding & glazing/firing
Raku is an ancient Japanese firing technique. This workshop includes two sessions. The first session we learn beginning hand building techniques with raku clay. Syd provides inspiration and help with technique.
A week or so later, in the second session, we glaze our pieces and submit them to the kiln’s flame in a fire of transformation. The pieces come out of the kiln very hot, and are smoked in sawdust and scrubbed clean once cooled.
Outstanding colors and wild crackle patterns emerge. It’s terrific to experience this process together and share it amongst the group.
When: September 13th 5:30-8pm AND September 22nd 12-4pm
Cost: $125 for the 2 sessions
Instructor: Syd Shera
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES - open mic and art night
ACORN + SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Presents:
Open mic and Art night
Side Rail is joining forces with Acorn Collective to offer a unique open arts night to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 2nd Thursday of the month!
What is an Open Arts Night? We'll have a guided art activity combined with an open mic! The art activity will be different each month, but expect things like watercolor, pottery, sketching, etc. While people are working on their artwork, people can also share music, poetry, or any other creative work! If you would prefer to bring your own art project to work on please feel free.
We'll get started at 7:30pm. We are asking for a $10 suggested donation to help cover the costs of art supplies, etc.
You're welcome to BYOB, but we will also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
All gender identities are welcome to attend!
3rd Saturday Circle Singing
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective ~ Art Studio is now hosting 3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as soloists sing over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation require attentive listening skills and a firm grasp of many rhythmic forms.
Debby is happy to join Side Rail Collective as its dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives is just what Circle Singing is all about.
Join us for these 3rd Saturday Circles
Each class is $52.50.
Get all the dets on her website
*Afterwards, we will head downstairs for a slice of pizza...please join us!!