Get Started: Watercolor Painting
Basic watercolor painting class with Instructor Lindsey Aarts at Pier 11 Studio, Astoria scheduled for Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Learn basics of watercolor and get an art supply watercolor bundle worth $70. Seating is limited. Don’t wait to sign-up! #adultartclasses #thingstodoinastoria #artclass
The Mystery Art Box Challenge!
Sign up for our monthly Mystery Art Box Challenge! You will have just 1 hour to create your unique work of art using only the art supplies and found objects in your specific mystery art box. At the end of the hour, we’ll share our resourceful creations and then use ranked choice voting to select each month’s winner. The winning creation will be on display during our next ArtWalk event!
Fishermen in Modern Art: A Reflection of Resilience
Here in Astoria, it’s time for the annual Fisher’s Poet’s Gathering. It got us thinking about fishermen depicted in visual art. Check out our blog posted in honor of all the Fisher Poets and be sure to get out to an event this weekend.
This article reflects on fishermen as depicted in contemporary art, and how dominant themes have changed over time. From the human race to explore the seas to today’s concern about climate and sustainable practices in an industry that depends on the balance of nature.
The Power of Art in Uncertain Times
Reserve one of our art desks during open studio hours and paint, draw, write, and read in our picturesque creative hub in Astoria, OR. “Art has a unique ability to help us process complex emotions and find meaning in the chaos. Through painting, drawing, sculpting, or any creative expression, we can give form to our fears, hopes, and experiences. The act of engaging our creativity can be profoundly cathartic, allowing us to release pent-up stress and find a sense of calm and clarity. Come hang out at Pier 11 Studio! Things to do in Astoria, art.
Waves of Inspiration: The Role of Water in Artistic Expression
Paintings like Open Water by Samantha French and Niagra by Kay Walking Stick remind us of our ongoing conversation with the meaning of water and its symbolism, as well as its integral role in a range of art mediums. Explore the relationship between water and art by reading this article. You can also find a link to our upcoming Basic Watercolor class! Instructor: Lindsey Aarts
