Path with Art offers multi-disciplinary arts programming, offered quarterly with a specific emphasis on the veteran experience. All veterans are welcome regardless of income. Our programming is guided by the Veterans’ Program Steering Committee which is composed of veterans and community members who work with veterans. Check out our Virtual Veterans Gallery.
Spring Program | May 4 – June 26
REGISTRATION IS Open from March 27 until April 12
Access Art registration will OPEN LATEr in the quarter.
Participants can enroll in each of the following for the Winter Program:
1) Path with Art Singers or Veterans Choir,
3) Your choice of another 8-week class,
4) Art Kit (prioritized for new or online-only participants),
5) One Friday Workshop,
6) One Found Fashion Class ,
7) Open Studio,
8) Jam Sessions, and
9) Access Art (check back for Access Art signup)
All programming is free and all applicable materials are included. Classes are either virtual or in-person. See our in-person policies here.
Questions or need assistance signing up? Call: 206.601.7112 or email: program@pathwithart.org
Spring 2026 VETERAN CLASSES
The art of Watercolor: Beyond the basics
TEACHING ARTIST: Luz Helena Thompson
8 SESSIONS >> Wednesdays, 5/6-6/24 FROM 2-4PM PDT
ONLINE
Elevate your watercolor skills! This intermediate class is designed to deepen your understanding of this captivating medium. Build upon your foundation as we explore advanced techniques, color theory, and composition. Master the art of layering, blending, and lifting to create depth and dimension in your work. Discover new approaches to subjects and unleash your artistic vision. Whether you're aiming for realism or abstract expression, this course will help you refine your style and create stunning watercolor masterpieces.
Recommended Prior Experience: This intermediate watercolor class is designed for those with prior experience in watercolor painting. A strong foundation in basic watercolor techniques, such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color mixing, is recommended. Participant Artists who have previously completed the "Exploring Watercolor" beginner class or have equivalent experience will find this course most beneficial.
Poetry for the Senses
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TEACHING ARTIST: Trisha Schramm
8 sessions >> Wednesdays, 2/4–6/24 from 4-6pm
Online
What does memory smell like? How does joy taste? In this class, the senses become sparks for writing poetry. Through playful prompts, soundscapes, and group activities, you’ll explore how sight, touch, taste, smell, and sound can open new pathways into creativity. Emotions will serve as guides as we transform everyday experiences into imagery, rhythm, and metaphor. Activities are adaptable for all body types and abilities, with options to write, speak, listen, or simply observe. Together, we’ll create a supportive space to play, write, and share — discovering new ways to connect with ourselves, each other, and the world.
No poetry experience needed — just curiosity and openness!
Slow Looking: Drawing & Painting from Nature
Courtesy of Rachael Androski
TEACHING ARTIST: Trenton Jung
8 sessions >> Thursdays, 5/7–6/25 from 1–3pm PDT
Online
This class invites participants to practice “slow looking” through drawing and watercolor painting inspired by nature. Using leaves, plants, and other natural materials as references, we’ll explore observation, mark-making, and color in a relaxed and supportive environment. Each session will include guided demonstrations as well as time for personal exploration, encouraging participants to develop their own visual language while connecting with the natural world.
Veterans Choir (in partnership with Seattle Opera)
Veteran’s Choir performing at Seattle Art Museum, 2025.
TEACHING ARTIST: MIchaella Calzaretta
8 sessions >> Thursdays, 5/7–6/25 from 1-3pm PDT
SEATTLE OPERA, 363 MERCER ST, SEATTLE WA 98109
If you love to sing or have always wanted to sing, this is the group for you! Facilitated by a Seattle Opera teaching artist, you will gain confidence in your singing voice by learning classical vocal technique and music fundamentals. You’ll also learn about opera history and explore other genres of vocal music. Most importantly, you will have a chance to sing together and connect with fellow veterans.
All experience levels welcome. Come sing with us! You may register for the Veteran’s Choir in addition to another class.
Spring performance at Northwest Folklife on 5/25. No class on 5/28.
Online Teaching Artist Workshops
Join us for two-week virtual Friday workshops led by professional teaching artists. These workshops offer structured guidance, creative exploration, and time to make art together in community. You’re welcome to sign up for either or both workshops.
Ambassador Workshops
Ambassador Workshops are participant-led gatherings where members of our leadership program share their creative skills with the PwA community. Each workshop is designed and taught by a Path with Art Ambassador, offering a chance to practice teaching, learn from peers, and create alongside fellow participant artists. You may sign up for one Ambassador-led workshop.
Online Friday WORKSHOP: Creative Training: Creativity x Wellness
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TEACHING ARTIST: Monica Peña
2 sessions >> Fridays, 2/6 + 2/13 from 2–4pm
Online
Creative Training is thoughtfully designed so anyone can make their best ideas happen. Fusing insights from the arts & wellness, this workshop will strengthen your creative thinking muscles by guiding you through exercises that can be smoothly integrated into your daily routine. Together, we will learn how practices like mindfulness, poetic acts, sit spots, and more can create space for creativity in our lives, ultimately leading to deeper, more expansive living.
Online Friday WORKSHOP: Design and Build Your own Website
Courtesy of Creative Commons.
TEACHING ARTIST: Sarah Baik
2 sessions >> Fridays, 2/27 + 3/6 From 3-5PM
Online
In this two-session workshop, Sarah will introduce key considerations for creating your own website and guide participants through how to begin shaping an online presence that feels authentic and intentional. Through lecture, examples, and discussion, we’ll explore topics such as visual identity, layout choices, accessibility, and organizing your content so it supports your artistic or personal goals. Participants will also learn about accessible, beginner-friendly tools and platforms to help them get started—no coding or prior web experience required.
Ambassador-Led Workshop: Still Life Through Your Lens - An Exploration of Identity
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TEACHING ARTIST: Melody Recktenwald
1 session >> Tuesday, 1/27 from 11AM–1pm PDT
ArtHome | 200 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
In this immersive, hands-on photography workshop, we’ll use the tradition of still life as a powerful tool for personal expression. Participants are invited to bring meaningful objects—items that hold memory, emotion, or symbolism—and learn how arrangement, lighting, and perspective can shape the story a still life tells.
Through gentle guidance and demonstration, you’ll explore how everyday objects can reflect identity, history, and personal narrative. By the end of the workshop, each participant will create a still-life photograph that speaks to their own lived experience and artistic voice. No prior photography experience needed. DSLR cameras provided.
Ambassador-Led Workshop: Abstract Photography Workshop
Image courtesy of Meghan E. Jones
TEACHING ARTIST: Tarali Dunn
1 session >> Tuesday, 1/27 from 2–4pm PDT
Online
In this playful, exploratory workshop, participants will discover the creative freedom of abstract photography. Through guided prompts and hands-on experimentation, you’ll practice releasing expectations, embracing spontaneity, and engaging with the world in new visual ways. Together we’ll explore alternative compositional approaches and move beyond common photography subjects to find unexpected patterns, colors, textures, and forms.
This workshop encourages a shift away from perfectionism and “success/failure” thinking, creating space for joy, curiosity, and artistic risk-taking. No photography experience is required—just a willingness to look closely, play boldly, and let the creative process unfold. Please come ready to this online workshop with your smartphone, digital camera, or DSLR (cameras not provided). Saran wrap, or aluminum foil are suggested but not required.
Ambassador-Led Workshop: Poetic Self-Expression through Painting
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TEACHING ARTIST: Tim Bridge
1 session >> 1 session >> FRIDAY, 1/30 from 3–5pm PDT
Online
In this workshop, students will share self-expression through poetic painting. People can use paint, pencil, and paper to work in any style they choose. Come ready with your supplies to make in this open-studio style workshop. We will start with introductions, then have independent work time with music to inspire us and have an optional sharing of work at the end.
Ambassador-Led Workshop: Goal Crafting Party - Build the Plan That Gets You There
Path with Art Showcase, 2023
TEACHING ARTIST: Patricia DeHart
1 session >> Wednesday, 1/28 from 3–5pm PDT
ArtHome | 200 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
This energizing, community-centered workshop turns goal-setting into a creative celebration. Together we’ll transform big dreams into clear, manageable steps through interactive exercises, reflective prompts, and collaborative conversation. You will explore supportive mindset tools that help sustain motivation and reduce overwhelm, cultivating a sense of empowerment and possibility.
With music, movement, and a joyful atmosphere, this session is designed to make planning feel fun—not intimidating. You’ll leave with a personalized action roadmap and renewed confidence to carry your vision forward.
Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing
Courtesy of Sarah Bloom
TEACHING ARTIST: Sarah Blum
1 session >> Thursday, 1/29 from 1–3pm PDT
ArtHome | 200 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
In this powerful and compassionate workshop, author and veteran Sarah Blum shares her lived experiences as an operating room nurse in Vietnam through photographs and storytelling. Sarah will also share the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) at the beginning and end of the workshop, offering participants practical calming skills they can use both during the presentation and in daily life. This workshop provides a meaningful opportunity to deepen understanding of military and wartime experiences while learning tools for resilience, healing, and self-support.
American Sign Language: Beginning in Basic Skills
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TEACHING ARTIST: Paula Sebree
1 session >> Tuesday, 1/29 from 3–5pm PDT
Online
This welcoming introductory workshop offers a hands-on introduction to American Sign Language (ASL). Participants will learn some basic skills, which may include the ASL alphabet, numbers, or everyday conversational signs. While we won't master all of this in one-session, you’ll begin building confidence in expressive and receptive signing while gaining insight into Deaf culture and communication. We encourage you to continue developing your sign skills beyond this workshop!
No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn a new language with your hands, face, and body.
Art Kits are mailed or distributed directly to participants and include all materials needed to complete a project as well as a step-by-step guidebook. Teaching Artists design these professional kits each quarter. Supplies are limited and prioritized for first-time and online-only participants.
Wire Flowers + Botanical Sculptures Art Kit
Courtesy of Alec Rogers
TEACHING ARTIST: Alec Rogers
MATERIALS MAILED TO PARTICIPANTS
Create delicate botanical sculptures using wire, pliers, and mixed materials in this art kit. A step-by-step project guide will provide inspiration for how to bend, shape, and assemble expressive floral forms that capture gesture, movement, and organic beauty.
Path with Art offers virtual, in-person, LGBTQIA+ Open Studios, as well as music Jam Sessions that are free and open to the public. To learn more and see the Open Studio and Jam Session Calendar, CLICK HERE.
The music Jam Session dates for Winter Quarter are 1/30, 2/20, 3/20 from 1-4pm at the artHOME
