Training Dates:
Training Dates: Tuesday September 22, 2026 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
(Harbor Heights / Voyager / Artondale / Private)
Wednesday September 23, 2026 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary School
(Minter Creek / Vaughn / Evergreen)
Thursday September 24, 2026 / 7:00-9:00pm / Swift Water Elementary School (Swift Water / Purdy / Pioneer / Discovery)

Students will explore the journey of color by observing how it can be organized and represented within a color wheel and leaves. Artist, Erin Morton will guide students on how artist use color, perspective and nature as inspiration in their work. They will practice mixing primary colors to create secondary colors and tertiary colors.

Learning Goals:

   
• Understand the concept of mixing primary colors to create secondary and tertiary colors    
• Explore how to use perspective in art    
• Create beautiful nature themed color wheel    
• Gain insight into the work and career of local artist Erin Morton

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Training Dates:
Tuesday November 17, 2026 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
(Harbor Heights / Voyager / Artondale / Private)
Wednesday November 18, 2026 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary School
(Minter Creek / Vaughn / Evergreen)
Thursday November 19, 2026 / 7:00-9:00pm / Swift Water Elementary School
(Swift Water / Purdy / Pioneer / Discovery)

Peninsula Hands On Art's "Piecing It Together" project introduces students to "Mosaic" art, the historical style of art where an object is decorated and covered with small pieces of another material, usually glass or stone. Beautiful examples from around the world and creative instruction from local artist Barbara Henderson will inspire students to create their own mosaic trivet masterpieces out of pieces of glass tiles.

Learning Goals:

   
• Historical significance of Mosaic Art    
• Use of color and texture in art    
• Working with glass as an artistic medium    
• Explore the artistic background and creative process of local artist Barbara Henderson

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Training Dates:
Tuesday February 2, 2027 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
(Harbor Heights / Voyager / Artondale / Private)
Wednesday February 3, 2027 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary School
(Minter Creek / Vaughn / Evergreen)
Thursday February 4, 2027 / 7:00-9:00pm / Swift Water Elementary School
(Swift Water / Purdy / Pioneer / Discovery)

Students will learn about the history of the Gig Harbor Fishing Fleet as well as the process of translating a photo into an illustration. Using pen and ink, students will draw a scene featuring the "Heritage" fishing vessel, which is part of Gig Harbor's rich fishing background. Basic instruction of line drawing and pen and ink techniques will be introduced.

Learning Goals:

   
• History of Gig Harbor and its fishing heritage    
• Study of "horizon line" and composition of scene    
• Pen and Ink techniques    
• Meet and learn about local artist Jessica Rogg and her creative process

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Training Dates:
Tuesday April 6, 2027 / 7:00-9:00pm / Harbor Heights Elementary School
(Harbor Heights / Voyager / Artondale / Private)
Wednesday April 7, 2027 / 7:00-9:00pm / Minter Creek Elementary School
(Minter Creek / Vaughn / Evergreen)
Thursday April 8, 2027 / 7:00-9:00pm / Swift Water Elementary School
(Swift Water / Purdy / Pioneer / Discovery)


Students will create a crayon resist watercolor masterpiece focusing on the partnership of students and the local waters of Puget Sound. Focus will be on creative imaging and how it relates to watercolor painting with an emphasis on watercolor technique, puddle painting and paint movement.

Learning Goals:

   
• Watercolor and crayon resist techniques    
• Discovering what's "Under the Sea By Me" in partnership with local environmental educational non profit Harbor Wild Watch    
• Build fine motor skills through hands-on paper art    
• Get inspired by the creative work of local artist Hannah Jay