Art Workshops

Workshops sponsored by AAI members come up every now and then.
Be sure to watch for posters around town in local businesses as well as on this page.

The Nature of Art Workshops

Coming up on September 5th - 7th, 2025
the third NOA will take place

Details are still being worked out and will be posted in the near future

A great approach to sharing art.

$75 Registration Fee

Additional information regarding some sessions are available after registering.

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Here is a brief overview of the 2024 schedule.

September 20 - 22, 2024

Friday
5 - 6 pm: Gather at the Seeley Lake Community Hall to check in, share some social time and enjoy a catered “taco bar.” $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

You may set up your work station for the weekend and pick up your art kits (if pre-ordered) at the Check-in desk!

Saturday
9 am - 12 pm: Learn to make the journal pages (for your journaling book - afternoon class) with Missoula textile artist, Crystal Mccallie.

Eco printing creates unique surfaces using plants! We’ll dye specialty paper and fabric to use in the upcoming book binding class. Cotton paper, equipment, and some fabric will be provided.
You may bring additional light-colored, natural fiber fabric as well as a variety of non-toxic leaves
such as oak, maple, walnut, and cottonwood.

1 pm - 5 pm: Using the pages made in Crystal’s class we’ll make a one of a kind Nature Journaling book by bookmaker artist, Shimi McKenzie.

The book form we will be making is called a buttonhole book. It is one of the easier books because it only requires 2 holes to be punched in each section of paper- called a signature, and the stitch itself is one of the easiest. There are many ways to personalize this book by making the “buttonhole” different sizes and shapes, and even creeping onto the covers themselves.
There are hundreds of variations of books, and by using different paper, stitches, sizes and cover material, the possibilities are truly endless. Pinterest is a good source of examples of handmade books.

Sunday
10 am-1 pm: Gather at the SL Community Hall and then venture out to Big Larch Campground when ready. At the lake, the morning workshop will be the ever popular Nature Journaling with Valerie Bayer. Limited kits available at registration.

1:30-4:30 pm: En Plein Air with Warren Bunde at Big Larch. Oils or acrylics or watercolor. Bring your own supplies. Supplies list provided upon registration.

Check out time is 5 pm from the Community Hall.

Call Kris with questions at 406-241-1209

Download the list of Housing Options Here.

Here are photos from the 2023 workshop.
(if viewing on a phone, you may want to rotate your phone to see “landscape” images completely)

Schedule Details for the 2024 Workshop

To learn more about this event, contact Kris Gullikson <krisgullikson@gmail.com>

phone: 406-241-1209

Registration and Payment is handled through PayPal, which includes a payment option by Credit Card.

In the “light-blue” area below, add one item at a time, starting with the Registration and then click the "Add to Cart" button. A new “tab” will open with your PayPal Shopping Cart.
To add other items, click on the the first “tab” (at the top of your browser window) which has this page. When you have added the desired items click on one of the “Check Out” buttons.

Registration and Payment arrangements are still being set up. Please return in the near future.

Complete Your Registration and Payment Here
(includes payment by credit card as a "guest."
Note - you will eventually need to include an email address)

If you have any questions, please contact Kris Gullikson < krisgullikson@gmail.com > or call: 406-241-1209

Past Workshops have included…

Painting For A Dream: 2-Day Resident Art Workshop

We Paint. We help young artists DREAM.

The Painting for a Dream (PFAD) Workshops are resident workshops hosted in the beauty of Seeley Lake, Montana. These were usually held twice a year in the spring and fall.

Instructors were working professional instructor painters who used their expertise to teach and inspire artists of all levels.

Particpants spent two days in the workshop and no doube acquired a lifetime of inspiration! In addition, PFAD raises money for our Youth Grant and Senior Scholarships that support local students who want to study the arts.

Painting for a Dreamworkshop instructors have included Karen Leigh, Pat Branting, Wendy Marquis, T.J. Lynde, Tricia Bass, Julie Wulf, Tara Houston, Lance Johnson and Jim Howard.

Uncorked & Creative Painting Classes

Painting instructions provided by local artist, Kris Gullikson. These sessions are designed to be enjoyable, in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, and you end up creating a personal piece of art.

To learn about up coming events visit: Paint Your Way Your Pace Your Space

For Painting Kits please be sure to check out www.uncorkedandcreative.com