Drawing & Painting
Community Sketching Hits the Road!
Our popular free sketching meetup is moving outdoors to explore beautiful locations around Bainbridge Island this summer.
Meeting Times
- Mon, 6/9/2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mon, 6/9/2025
About
Join facilitator Michael Gunderson at our June 9 kickoff session where he'll provide an overview of the summer series and share valuable tips on preparing for plein air sketching sessions. Whether you're a seasoned sketcher or just beginning, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other artists and enhance your outdoor drawing skills.
Summer 2025 Schedule:
- June 9: BARN (kickoff session)
- June 16: Bay Hay meadow
- June 24: Fay Bainbridge Park beach
- June 30: Japanese-American Exclusion Memorial
- July 7: Madrone Alley
- July 14: Winslow Green
- July 21: Waterfront Park
- July 28: Battle Point Park pickleball courts
- Aug. 4: Coppertop green
- Aug. 11: Lynwood Marketplace
- Aug. 18: Blakeley Harbor Park
- Aug. 25: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art courtyard
Class Policies
Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Michael Gunderson
Michael comes to BARN with 50 years' experience teaching art. He started teaching painting and drawing in Southern California in the early '70s and his last public school position was as lead teacher and administrator in charge of creating a small public high school in central California. After teaching multiple elective subjects, he always had his love of drawing and painting as his security blanket. Adventures lead him to Canada and San Diego where he was active in drawing groups and watercolor societies. His move to Bainbridge introduced him to BARN where he served in a leadership role in the Woodworking Studio.
Two years ago, the sketchbook called and he formed regular drop-in drawing sessions in BARN's Commons. This interest has, in turn, lead to his participation in the new Drawing & Painting Studio. His main interest remains with the refinement of his drawing skills, and the drawing skills of others.
Two years ago, the sketchbook called and he formed regular drop-in drawing sessions in BARN's Commons. This interest has, in turn, lead to his participation in the new Drawing & Painting Studio. His main interest remains with the refinement of his drawing skills, and the drawing skills of others.
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