Saturday Stories

From the Partners in Preservation site:

Submitted by Anita Warmflash at: April 23, 2010
A wonderful resource for the community with very fine instructors.

Submitted by Nanci at: April 23, 2010
The Kirkland Arts Center has been a focal point of my life since moving to Washington. My attempts with clay sculpture and pottery have introduced me to many extremely talented and and just great people. The faculty has always been so helpful and supportive. The outside adventures they have taken us on have been lifechanging. I suport the KAC 150% spiritually…we need help monetarily.

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Submitted by MaryWh at: April 22, 2010
One summer in the early 1980s, I taught a recorder class for children in the upper room (known then as “The Skylight Room,” I think). All the kids played soprano recorders, which, even for adults, tend not to be in tune with each other. The room’s acoustics were ultra live, esp. right under the skylight, where the class met. Often, when my ears were ringing with high-pitched harmonics, an elderly water color artist would emerge from his adjoining studio and tell the children they played like angels…which they did, in a manner of speaking. I loved teaching that class despite the sound.

Submitted by Carol at: April 22, 2010
In the late 90′s I worked for several years across the street from the KAC building. It wasn’t until last summer that I spent time there taking art classes. A beautiful treasure in our area, especially the skylight room on the top floor.

Submitted by MommaT at: April 22, 2010
My family has enjoyed many an art class in this beautiful, historic building. The staff & classes are wonderful. My youngest daughter asked me to go with her to the restroom & commented that the plumbing seemed as old as the building. This was of interest to us because we own a plumbing company. She wanted to know why they didn’t have a plumber put new pipes in the building. I let her know that they probably didn’t have the funding to pay for new plumbing. So we hope that KAC recieves this grant & is able to use it for the unsung hero of a building – the plumbing!

Submitted by Lee at: April 22, 2010
I have attended showings and purchased pottery at the Kirkland Arts Center. The proposed restoration is greatly needed and would make the Center a yet more important contributor to the historic fabric of the eastside.

Submitted by Nan at: April 22, 2010
Class instructors are great and playing in the mud (ceramics) is always fun!

Submitted by Carolyn at: April 22, 2010
Twenty-two years ago, we held our daughter’s 7th grade dance on the top floor! That’s historic! Our family has always LOVED this beautiful building, inside and out!

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Share your Story: Kirkland Arts Center + Partners in Preservation

We want you to share your stories about Kirkland Art Center over the years! On the Partners in Preservation website, you can do just that. Have you ever taken a class, a workshop? Can you describe your experience in the beautiful turret room? Have you been an artist featured in one of the many past exhibitions? What is your most memorable moment at KAC? Are you a Seattle or Eastside community member who can’t imagine the arts community without KAC? Take a few moments to talk about your personal experiences and interactions at the landmark Peter Kirk building. By sharing your story – and your daily votes – you will continue to build upon the legacy of this historic site.

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VOTE TO PRESERVE KAC: Historical Photo of the Weekend

Since I won’t be blogging tomorrow, here is an extra special photo of the day! A guide to the good life, indeed! Your vote counts! VOTE KAC DAILY!

Education at Kirkland Arts Center

Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) serves nearly 2,000 students of all ages each year with classes in ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, painting, drawing, and multimedia. Our quarterly schedule includes first-time student classes, mini classes for those with challenging schedules and full quarter (8 – 10 week) classes for beginners through advanced students.

KAC houses a large classroom for painting and drawing, a printmaking studio, and a complete ceramics facility, including two gas-fired kilns. Our instructors are leaders in their fields and are committed to a positive and encouraging classroom environment.

We believe that arts education is key to a vibrant community.  Engaging in visual arts can be exhilarating and thought-provoking.  We think everyone deserves the opportunity to learn about art, to explore process and technique, to have fun and be inspired.

For more information on Education at KAC click here!