Cole Gallery

08/31/2026

Maybe, some sunny Monday, you'll come to Cole Gallery and meet Freya, the Gallery Dog. Her goal in life is to win over each person she encounters.

08/22/2026

You have a couple weeks left to sign up: ALL DAY CLASS WITH THE OWNER****
Small class size means more one on one instruction. Come sign up for
Painting Wildlife & Pets in Watercolor w/ Denise Cole
$395.00, Sat-Sun, SEPT 12 & 13th , 10:30-4:30
All Levels welcome, some experience is helpful

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to paint creatures of the wild, including birds and beloved pets, this fun and approachable watercolor class is for you.
Explore a simple, direct painting style while creating lively, expressive works. You’ll play with splashy, wet, painterly backgrounds and learn how to capture the essence and personality of each subject. With step-by-step guidance, Denise will help you bring a variety of birds and animals to life in their natural environments.
With over 26 years of teaching experience, Denise makes watercolor easy to understand and enjoyable for all skill levels. Along the way, she’ll share her favorite tips and techniques to help you build confidence and grow your skills.
You’ll leave with a fresh appreciation for how fun, simple, and rewarding watercolor can be. Perfect for beginners with a little experience and intermediate painters alike—bring a friend and share the joy!

https://coleartstudio.com/all-classes/painting-wildlife-pets-in-watercolor-w/-denise-cole-sep-12-13-all-levels

08/21/2026

Friday Night Art & Wine-Playful Botanical Collage w/ Lisa Snow Lady
$135.00, October 16, Friday from 5-8 pm
In-Person. All Levels Welcome, Including Beginners!
All supplies included!

In this Friday night Art & Wine workshop, Lisa Snow Lady will fully immerse students in the wonderful art of collage. Cutting, tearing, and pasting layers of color on paper and card stock, each student will create beautiful collages that can easily be framed or mounted onto panels. Taking inspiration from seasonal flowers, berries, fruits, and leaves in this playful, fun, and explorative class, Lisa will guide you in simplifying the subject matter, creating interesting compositions, and making harmonious color choices.. Every student will go home with beautiful pieces of art. For those who want to discover the fun of creating artful collages, this class is the place to start. Everyone will take home a finished, beautiful collage!!

All supplies are included, but students are welcome to add their own collage papers to recycle into their pieces if they desire. In the spirit of fun and friendship, wine, seltzer water, and packaged snacks will be provided.

Lisa applies the expertise born of degrees in both art and horticulture to guide you in creating lively, successful versions of flowers and plants.

https://coleartstudio.com/all-classes/friday-night-art-and-wine-playful-botanical-collage-w/-lisa-snow-lady-october-16-/5-8-all-levels-te4bs

08/20/2026

***NEW Friday Night Art & Wine***
Paint Starry, Starry Night Seattle w/ Shirley Sakatani
$135.00, Friday, Oct 9, 5:00 - 8:00pm
All Levels Welcome, Including Beginners
All supplies included and everyone will go home with a finished acrylic painting!

Celebrate Friday with a glass of wine and paint a Van Gogh-inspired Seattle skyline! Treat yourself, or bring a friend or date for a fun, creative evening.

Beloved artist and instructor Shirley Sakatani will provide all the supplies and guide you step-by-step as you create a vibrant acrylic painting. Her workshops are perfect for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced artists looking to learn new techniques.

To make the evening even more enjoyable, we'll provide wine, sparkling water, and snacks. You're also welcome to bring your own favorite refreshments or treats to share.

08/19/2026

Painting Whimsy in the Garden in Acrylic or Oil w/ Michelle Waldele
$350.00, Sat - Sun / Nov 14-15 / 10:30-4:30
All Levels Welcome, Including Beginners!

Known for her charming paintings filled with birds, animals, and everyday delights, Michelle will share her favorite techniques for creating whimsical, heartwarming art. In this fun and encouraging class, you'll paint lifelike chickadees perched near a birdhouse while learning Michelle's step-by-step approach to building a successful painting.

Working in either acrylics or oils, you'll discover how to create depth, texture, and dimension through layered painting techniques. You'll learn color blending, simple methods for painting flowers, foliage, and sky, and tips for adding personality and character to your birds and birdhouse.

With plenty of demonstrations, tips, and individual guidance will help you feel confident and enjoy the creative process. With demonstrations, individual guidance, and plenty of encouragement, this class is perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike

Come paint, learn, and have fun! All levels are welcome!
https://coleartstudio.com/all-classes/painting-whimsy-in-the-garden-in-acrylic-or-oil-w/-michelle-waldele-november-14-15-/-1030-430-all-levels

08/19/2026

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08/18/2026

****NEW 3 DAY CLASS WITH GUEST TEACHER SARAH B. HANSEN****
$425.00, Friday - Sunday, Sept 25-27 / 10:30-4:30pm
All levels welcome; some experience helpful

Join award-winning artist Sarah B. Hansen for a relaxed, immersive three-day workshop where landscape painting becomes more than what you see—it becomes what you feel. Working in acrylic (with other mediums welcome), you’ll explore how to capture the energy, mood, and spirit of a place in a personal, expressive way. Sarah’s techniques for creating interesting negative and positive shapes lead her students into a new way of thinking and of painting.
What You’ll Explore:
• Dynamic brushwork & intuitive marks: Employ bold, gestural strokes to evoke movement and atmosphere.
• Limited color palettes: Learn to select and blend colors that convey mood, depth, and tone.
• Structure meets spontaneity: Combine compositional form with expressive freedom for evocative landscapes.
• Translating spirit into image: See the landscape as a reflection of your inner world—alive, abstracted, and full of vitality.
This course is perfect for painters with some experience—not necessarily experts—who want to deepen their ability to translate mood, movement, and atmosphere into compelling art.
Demos will be in acrylic. All mediums are welcome.

https://coleartstudio.com/all-classes/painting-beyond-the-view-in-acrylic-w/-sarah-b-hansen-sept-25-27-/-1030-430-all-levels

08/17/2026

Only a few days left to sign up!
***2 DAY FINGER PAINTING CLASS WITH KIMBERLY ADAMS****
Oil Finger Painting Colorful Boats & Luminous Water
$350.00, Sat - Sun, August 22 - 23, 10:30-3:30
All Levels - Beginners & Beyond

Discover the joy of oil finger painting in this immersive two-day workshop with . Inspired by the luminous boat scenes of Claude Monet, students will explore the delightful and unconventional process of creating their own vibrant painting of red boats, complete with shimmering reflections and expressive cloud-filled skies.
Through bold color and playful experimentation, participants will use expressive fingertip techniques to build rich layers of texture, shape dynamic forms, and blend luminous hues—no brushes required. Balancing spontaneity with intention, this hands-on experience invites artists to loosen up, embrace the mess, and fully engage with the tactile beauty of paint.
Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop offers a relaxed, welcoming environment where creativity takes center stage—and every participant leaves with a uniquely expressive work of art.

https://coleartstudio.com/all-classes/oil-finger-painting-colorful-boats-luminous-water-w/-kimberly-adams-august-22-23-/-1030-430-all-levels

08/15/2026

***NEW CLASS: Pastel Painting w/ Janis Graves***
4 Wednesdays, / Oct 7-27 / 10:30-1:30
All Levels welcome, Including Beginners!

Discover the rich color and expressive beauty of pastel in this inspiring, hands-on class with Janis. Whether you’re brand new to the medium or looking to deepen your skills, Janis offers personalized guidance as you explore everything from landscapes to lively animal subjects. Learn essential techniques, including surface preparation, thoughtful composition, and confident color choices that make your paintings glow with life. Choose from a selection of inspiring reference images provided by Janis, or bring your own favorite photos to create artwork that’s uniquely yours. Come ready to experiment, learn, and leave with new skills and beautiful pastel paintings you’ll be proud to share.

https://coleartstudio.com/all-classes/pastel-painting-w/-janis-graves-4-wednesdays-oct-7-27-/-1030-130-all-levels