Images courtesy of Trish Harding.
When: Saturday, September 20 from 10:30-4:30
Where: In-person art class at the MoNA studio
Cost: $125.00
All experience levels welcome - workshop for ages 18 and up
All Materials Provided
Join Trish Harding for an inspiring color and light extravaganza in oil painting! Offered in conjunction with current exhibition Through the Light, this all-day class invites you to explore color and light from fresh perspectives and through an experimental lens—while staying grounded in the fundamentals.
The experience begins with a mini tour of the exhibit, designed to immerse participants in the themes of Through the Light and inspire the creative direction for the day’s work. Using insights gained from the tour, artists will embark on their vibrant exploration of light and color.
Please bring a brown bag lunch. We will take a break from 12 to 1 PM, during which we'll enjoy lunch together and engage in a discussion reflecting on the day's progress.
Artists of all skill levels are welcome to partake in this unique creative journey.
About Trish Harding:
Trish Harding was born in Washington State and grew up on Lummi Island, just steps away from the water’s edge, with a stunning view of Mt. Baker. Her connection to the Salish Sea has always been an integral part of her life and art. Her formal art education includes studies at Western Washington University and the Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Trish is the founder and owner of the Trish Harding School of Art at Studio UFO in Bellingham, WA—widely recognized as a hub for cutting-edge art and art education in the region. In addition to teaching painting at Studio UFO, Trish has been a dedicated instructor at Whatcom Community College and Portland’s Creative Arts Community at Menucha for 25 years. She has led countless workshops across the Pacific Northwest, including sessions at museums and art centers, and serves as an art trip leader to destinations such as Paris, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City, Yellowstone, Ghost Ranch, Palm Springs, and Victoria, Canada.
For 16 years, Trish facilitated the Annual Downtown Bellingham Plein Air Paint Out and Exhibition (PAPO), earning The Bellingham Mayor’s Arts Award for her impactful contributions to the community.
In 2017, she was honored as the Skagit Valley International Tulip Festival Poster Artist, with her artwork receiving the prestigious Gold Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals & Events Association for Best Commemorative Poster.
As an art commissioner for the City of Bellingham Mayor’s Office, Trish played a vital role in fostering creativity within Bellingham’s vibrant art community.
During her tenure as president of the Northwest Pastel Society, she modernized the organization by implementing digital entries and newsletters, ushering it into the digital age.
Trish’s work is held in permanent collections throughout the Pacific Northwest and has earned numerous awards. Her most recent accomplishment is being invited to join the esteemed Women Painters of Washington organization.
In June 2023, Trish and her husband Tom returned to her childhood home on Lummi Island, where she continues to paint, now closer to the Salish Sea than ever before.
Portrait Credit: Ann Chaikin
See below for some of Trish’s work!
How to Register for a Class
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Fill out, review and submit your payment information. Members receive a 10% discount using the discount code on your member card. Lost your code? Email: development@museumofnwart.org.
You will receive a confirmation email after step 5 is completed.
If you have questions, email education@museumofnwart.org.
MoNA’s Class Cancellation Policy
If MoNA cancels the class, the student has two options:
100% Non-transferable refund
Generously choose to donate the full amount to support MoNA's Education Programs. The student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.
If the student decides to cancel the class, they have the following options based on timing of cancellation:
Cancels seven days or more before class:
The student has the option of 100% non-transferable refund or can generously choose to donate the full amount to support MoNA's Education Programs. The student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.
Cancels less than seven days before the class or a no show:
The student is not eligible for a refund. These funds will be considered a generous donation to support MoNA's Education Programs and the student will receive a letter acknowledging their donation for tax purposes.
All questions regarding refunds and cancellations should be directed to education@museumofnwart.org.
General Amenities and Accessibility Information
The facility is wheelchair accessible and an elevator is available in the back of the building
A wheelchair is available for visitors
Limited seating is provided throughout the galleries and studio space
Restrooms are available on both floors of the museum. Changing tables are available in the restrooms on the 2nd floor and an all-gender restroom is available on the 1st floor of the museum
Please email us at info@museumofnwart.org or call us at (360) 466-4446 if you have questions or need additional information about accessibility