— from Diane Martindale for San Juan Islands Museum of Art —

The Art For Fun classes at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) in Friday Harbor have begun for the summer. Especially designed for those who think they can’t paint or just want to have fun, talented instructor, Kristen Abramson, leads the classes with attention to every student.

Art for Fun is a two-hour, fun-filled art party set in a relaxed, interactive atmosphere.  It is a great way to celebrate a birthday, share a date night, create team building, or just enjoy a night out on your own. Join your friends or new friends and follow step-by-step instructions.

Everyone paints the same picture, yet takes home his or her own unique creation. The class fee is $35 per class.

Check out the calendar for your dates and topics.

June
15 Art For Fun 4-8:30 Butterfly In Vogue
25 Art For Fun 4-8:30 p.m. Rooster Jubilee
30 Art For Fun, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fix It!

JULY
9 Art For Fun 4-8:30 p.m. Guiding Light, Lime Kiln Lighthouse
21/22 Art For Fun at Pelindaba Lavender Farm Paint a Tote Bag.
25 Art For Fun 4-8:30 p.m. Picasso’s Bouquet

AUGUST
8 Art For Fun 4-8:30 p.m. Harbor Glow

Sponsored as part of the art education activities of SJIMA, as are the summer Family Art Days, photography workshops and the events associated with the current exhibition Conversations With Gee’s Bend where artists inspired by the Gee’s Bend quilts create their own interpretations. The exhibition runs until September 3. Admission is $10 and is free to members and those under 18. SJIMA is located at 540 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Check the web site at www.sjima.org or details.