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

The third NOA will take place

September 5th - 7th, 2025


A great approach to
sharing art.

Below is an overview of the 2025 schedule.
Or download the flyer (PDF file )

Registration and Payment is handled through PayPal,
which includes an option for credit cards.

Complete Your $75 Registration Payment here:

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After completing the Payment, you will be directed to the Registration page. Please complete the contact information form and share any questions you might have.

Download the list of
Housing Options Here.

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

phone: 406-241-1209

The Weekend includes

Friday, September 5th

5 - 6 pm

Gather at the Seeley Lake Community Hall to check in and share some social time. (Click here to view location.)

Saturday, September 6th

MORNING SESSION
9AM-12:30 PM

Jody Gear of Butte, MT

Making paint from earth pigments (aka, dirt!) Individual paints may be taken home to use at a later date.

LUNCH: On your own

Saturday, September 6th

AFTERNOON SESSION
1:30-5 PM

Jody Gear of Butte, MT

Making art from earth pigments!

DEMO: How to use pastel sticks and paints (combo)Jody will bring enough for everyone to try.


Sunday, September 7th

MORNING SESSION
9 AM- 12:30 PM

Kiana Fecteau of Stevensville, MT

The COLORS of Watercolor!

Mixing a new palette with bright colors!

After which we will paint our OWN Pets using this style.

If you would like a line drawing to size (appx. 8x10), send your pet photos asap to krisgullikson@gmail.com.

If you will be using acrylics, bring your own stretched canvas.

LUNCH: On your own

AFTERNOON SESSIONS
1 PM -1:30 PM Jean Pocha of Helmville,
- Constructing a mini-journal.

2 PM -5 PM Valerie Bayer of Hamilton
- Learn what inspires Nature Journalists.

Out in the field to Big Larch Campground for some
outdoor inspiration! No experience necessary.
Bring your own journal and supplies.

5 pm - Check out time from the Community Hall.

Past Workshops have included…

Painting For A Dream: 2-Day Resident Art Workshop

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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. 

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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. 


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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.

Be sure to check out www.uncorkedandcreative.com