The Society of Photographic Education (SPE) at Western Washington University is

excited to present their third show, The Feeling of Being. With the mission of making art

education and professional practices accessible, SPE has cultivated a unique group of artists

spanning various majors, backgrounds, and experience levels which is part of what makes their

shows so special. Featuring 16 artists, pieces from the show include long-standing photographic

practices such as cyanotype printing and tin type, to contemporary methods like digital collage to

explore ideas of what “being” truly means as we navigate the human experience.

SPE takes great pride in facilitating gallery showing experiences for WWU students and

alumni. Through hosting guest speakers, workshops, and lectures, SPE provides comprehensive

education on all aspects of gallery preparation so budding artists are well prepared for this show

and any other professional gallery endeavors they embark on. With countless barriers into the art

world, SPE has been working to remove as many as possible.

With a passion for connection and supporting the arts, SPE encourages you to join them

for a celebratory reception on July 10th from 5:00pm-10:00pm. While the program provides

technical skills and knowledge, it is the community they have created that makes them stand out.

Biggest thanks to Kelly Sorbel and all of the incredible artists for making this show possible.

Opens:

Friday, July 10th

5pm-10pm

Make.Shift Art Space

306 Flora st

98225

A two part workshop series on June 6th and June 13th, both from 1-3pm at MakeShift Art Space (205 Grand Ave) $40 (including material fees). NOTAFLOF & sliding-scale pricing available.

A seminar and workshop for artists who want to subvert the unethical web of the music industry.

• All ages and experience levels are welcome!

• No one is turned away for lack of funds. Additionally, sliding scale pricing is available. Please contact us first for this option.

• Email education@makeshiftartspace.org with any questions or concerns.

• Materials (if applicable) are included in the cost of the workshop.

A two part workshop series on June 6th and June 13th, both from 1-3pm at MakeShift Art Space (205 Grand Ave) $40 (including material fees). NOTAFLOF & sliding-scale pricing available.

A seminar and workshop for artists who want to subvert the unethical web of the music industry.

• All ages and experience levels are welcome!

• No one is turned away for lack of funds. Additionally, sliding scale pricing is available. Please contact us first for this option.

• Email education@makeshiftartspace.org with any questions or concerns.

• Materials (if applicable) are included in the cost of the workshop.

Saturday, May 30th from 1-3pm at MakeShift Art Space (205 Grand Ave) $15 (including material fees).

A seminar and workshop for artists who want to subvert the unethical web of the music industry.

• All ages and experience levels are welcome!

• No one is turned away for lack of funds. Additionally, sliding scale pricing is available. Please contact us first for this option.

• Email education@makeshiftartspace.org with any questions or concerns.

• Materials (if applicable) are included in the cost of the workshop.

Saturday, May 9th from 1-3pm at MakeShift Art Space (205 Grand Ave) $15 (including material fees). Facilitated by Fiona Ferguson.

This workshop will teach participants basic principles of observational drawing, both figure drawing and drawing from still lives. Participants will draw their own or provided objects, as well as each other.

We will cover blind contour, continuous contour, gesture drawing, and how to break objects into simple forms and shapes, as well as how to train your eye for drawing. It will be very beginner friendly, open to many different types of media, and have a lot of participant choice involved!

Note: Participants are encouraged to bring their own trinkets for drawing, but, of course, many will be provided.

• All ages and experience levels are welcome!

• No one is turned away for lack of funds. Additionally, sliding scale pricing is available. Please contact us first for this option.

• Email education@makeshiftartspace.org with any questions or concerns.

• Materials are included in the cost of the workshop.

Scene Safety Series: Self-Managed Abortions w/ Reproductive Futures Bellingham

Saturday, April 25th from 1-3pm at 205 Grand Ave (behind Make.Shift). Register for all the Scene Safety Series workshops here. $15 per workshop, and $50 for the whole series.

Join Repro Futures for a Self-Managed Abortion workshop! No matter what the courts say, we're going to keep helping each other have abortions. Come learn about abortion pills, how to get them, and how you can support people who need them.

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This workshop is a part of the Scene Safety Workshop Series. Participants can sign up for individual workshops for $15/each or $50 for the whole series. If you purchase this item, you are ONLY buying a ticket to the workshop on April 25th.

Twice a year, Make.Shift hosts the Scene Safety Series, led by educators, artists, and activists in the community to skill-build, collaborate, and share resources. These workshops are open to anyone wanting to learn about creating a safer and more accountable community. We want everyone in the music and art scene, and beyond to feel prepared and supported when harmful things happen.

Participants can sign up for individual workshops for $15/each or $50 for the whole series. To view the other workshops in the series, click here.

Sliding scale pricing available. Email education@makeshiftartspace.org for a coupon code.

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Disclaimer for Scene Safety Series:

Some workshops will directly address issues related to sexual assault and other forms of violence. Instructors will ask participants to engage in exercises discussing these topics. If you have any questions regarding the content of these workshops, please feel free to reach out to education@makeshiftartspace.org. All elements of the workshops are voluntary and participants may choose to leave at any time. These workshops are not intended for individuals actively experiencing crisis.

Scene Safety Series! Resource & Repair: A Community Conflict Workshop. Saturday, April 11th, 1-3pm at 205 Grand Ave (behind Make.Shift). Register for all the Scene Safety Series workshops here.

Join Raizel Sinason (they/them) for a two hour workshop to explore the internal and external dimensions of conflict, as well as tools for building resilient communities capable of transforming harm.

We will apply a trauma-informed and intersectional lens to approach personal and collective accountability. This workshop will be a combination of presentation, discussion, and body-based practices, designed to empower you to embrace conflict with courage and shared dignity.

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This workshop is a part of the Scene Safety Workshop Series. Participants can sign up for individual workshops for $15/each or $50 for the whole series. If you purchase this item, you are ONLY buying a ticket to the workshop on April 11th.

Twice a year, Make.Shift hosts the Scene Safety Series, led by educators, artists, and activists in the community to skill-build, collaborate, and share resources. These workshops are open to anyone wanting to learn about creating a safer and more accountable community. We want everyone in the music and art scene, and beyond to feel prepared and supported when harmful things happen.

Participants can sign up for individual workshops for $15/each or $50 for the whole series. To view the other workshops in the series, click here.

Sliding scale pricing available. Email education@makeshiftartspace.org for a coupon code.

***

Disclaimer for Scene Safety Series:

Some workshops will directly address issues related to sexual assault and other forms of violence. Instructors will ask participants to engage in exercises discussing these topics. If you have any questions regarding the content of these workshops, please feel free to reach out to education@makeshiftartspace.org. All elements of the workshops are voluntary and participants may choose to leave at any time. These workshops are not intended for individuals actively experiencing crisis.