Welcome to the Gardening through Art Course Catalog
Botanical Arts Thursdays
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A fun, weekly opportunity for one-hour creative plant-inspired study using basic materials (pencils, pens, crayons, any paper) to explore seasonal garden themes. No experience is necessary.
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Password: garden Tuition payment is accessible using buttons above. Supplies: pencils, pens, crayons (if you have them), copy paper, live/preserved plants, ample enjoyment. ◡̈ |
*Materials for Brush Lettering:
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Garden Watercolor Fridays
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Weekly 2-hour plant study and watercolor course. We employ mindful watercolor techniques for encouraging creative exploration. Simple techniques in brushstrokes, color mixing, and minimal composition can increase confidence in playing with watercolors to capture the essence of the plants, which can teach us how to thrive as creative stewards. Everybody can benefit from any variety of practice, so you may join at any level of experience with watercolors. For supply recommendations, consult with Elise, links are on the Members Page. Ideal group consists of 5-15 dedicated participants.
Tuition: $25/day (Links above or personal check) |
(Schedules are subject to change.)
June Tuition: $100 due June 4, 2020
July Tuition: $125 due July 2, 2020
*(Saturday workshops scheduled separately)
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Art to Relieve Anxiety
30-minute consultations are currently $50. Please contact Elise to evaluate and get started. Capacity: 4 mentees/month.
Monthly Saturday Workshops
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Past Workshops
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Testimonials
Elise is one of the most earnest, hardworking and hilarious people I have had the privilege to work with. - S.D.C., co-writer and college colleague
Elise, you have been such an inspiration to my life. You always look at situations from all sides and solve problems effectively. - A.L.R., 8th grade
Elise, Thank you for preparing me so well for life. - S.D.R., 8th grade
You are the best teacher ever! I can't even begin to say what you mean to me. - L.J., 8th grade
Elise, Thank you so much for everything. You are an amazing teacher and I hope that you will never leave teaching. Thank you! - A.K., 8th grade
Elise, You are one of the most inspirational people I know! Thank you. -M.H.B, 7th grade
Thank you for all the inspiration you have given me. I am forever in awe of your artistic talent and love for Spanish. -M.V., 8th grade
Elise, you have been such an inspiration to my life. You always look at situations from all sides and solve problems effectively. - A.L.R., 8th grade
Elise, Thank you for preparing me so well for life. - S.D.R., 8th grade
You are the best teacher ever! I can't even begin to say what you mean to me. - L.J., 8th grade
Elise, Thank you so much for everything. You are an amazing teacher and I hope that you will never leave teaching. Thank you! - A.K., 8th grade
Elise, You are one of the most inspirational people I know! Thank you. -M.H.B, 7th grade
Thank you for all the inspiration you have given me. I am forever in awe of your artistic talent and love for Spanish. -M.V., 8th grade
Curriculum Vitae
Contact
Elise Watness, Nature-Based Teaching Artist
Post Office Box 802 Belfair WA 98528
360.525.3849
thejoyfulplant@gmail.com
Education
2010 Certified Montessori Teacher, Secondary Education, AMI / NAMTA
2008 B.A., Ethno-environmental Journalism, Minor in Spanish, WWU
Creative Activity/Exhibition Record:
2019 Collective Visions West Sound Printmakers Group Show, Bremerton, WA
2019 WSP Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island, WA
2018 Olympic College Gallery, Bremerton, WA
2018 Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton, WA
2018 Allyn Days Art Exhibition, Allyn, WA
2018 The Bremerton Letterpress, Bremerton, WA
2017 The Bremerton Letterpress, Bremerton, WA
2009 The Brothers Greenhouses, Port Orchard, WA
Professional Experiences
2012-2019 Farmers Market Vendor, Vice President, Webmaster, Graphic Designer
2018, 2019 Artist in Residence, Timberland Libraries
2012-2019, Botanical Photographer and PR Director, The Brothers Greenhouses, WA
2014-2019 Montessori Consultant, Spanish Teacher, Harbor Montessori School, Gig Harbor, WA
2013-2014 Primary Assistant, Elementary Sub, Montessori Farmhouse School, Burley, WA
2008-2012 Montessori Teacher, Cascades Montessori Middle School, Bellingham, WA
2008-2011 Spanish Teacher, Samish Woods Montessori, Bellingham, WA
2007-2011 Cook, Pepper Sisters Restaurant, Bellingham, WA
2005-2006 Event Coordinator & Marketing Intern, Steamer Virginia V, Seattle, WA
2003-2004 Server, Cashier, Olive Garden, Lynnwood, WA
2003 Detail House Painter, Student Painters, Seattle, WA
2002-2003 Cashier, A Northeast Cleaners, Seattle, WA
2001-2002 Administrative Assistant, Charles Beresford Company, Seattle, WA
2000 Housekeeper, Chelsea Station B & B, Seattle, WA
1996-2005 Cook, Server, Cashier, Varsity Inn Restaurant, Seattle, WA
Awards
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Grand Prize, Photography Contest at The Brothers Greenhouses
Publications
West Sound Home & Garden
The Planet Magazine
Kitsap Business Journal
The Western Front
Civilian Global News
Professional Memberships
Western Rosemalers
West Sound Printmakers
Kitsap League of Artistic Women
West Sound Beekeeper's Association
Community Volunteering
2017-Present Farm School Founder, Davis Farm, WA
2016-2019 Vice President of the Board, Port Orchard Farmers Market
1999-2005 Community Meals, ICS, Seattle, WA
Interests
Gardening, Farming, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Lettering, Cooking, & Sustainable living
Elise Watness, Nature-Based Teaching Artist
Post Office Box 802 Belfair WA 98528
360.525.3849
thejoyfulplant@gmail.com
Education
2010 Certified Montessori Teacher, Secondary Education, AMI / NAMTA
2008 B.A., Ethno-environmental Journalism, Minor in Spanish, WWU
Creative Activity/Exhibition Record:
2019 Collective Visions West Sound Printmakers Group Show, Bremerton, WA
2019 WSP Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island, WA
2018 Olympic College Gallery, Bremerton, WA
2018 Collective Visions Gallery, Bremerton, WA
2018 Allyn Days Art Exhibition, Allyn, WA
2018 The Bremerton Letterpress, Bremerton, WA
2017 The Bremerton Letterpress, Bremerton, WA
2009 The Brothers Greenhouses, Port Orchard, WA
Professional Experiences
2012-2019 Farmers Market Vendor, Vice President, Webmaster, Graphic Designer
2018, 2019 Artist in Residence, Timberland Libraries
2012-2019, Botanical Photographer and PR Director, The Brothers Greenhouses, WA
2014-2019 Montessori Consultant, Spanish Teacher, Harbor Montessori School, Gig Harbor, WA
2013-2014 Primary Assistant, Elementary Sub, Montessori Farmhouse School, Burley, WA
2008-2012 Montessori Teacher, Cascades Montessori Middle School, Bellingham, WA
2008-2011 Spanish Teacher, Samish Woods Montessori, Bellingham, WA
2007-2011 Cook, Pepper Sisters Restaurant, Bellingham, WA
2005-2006 Event Coordinator & Marketing Intern, Steamer Virginia V, Seattle, WA
2003-2004 Server, Cashier, Olive Garden, Lynnwood, WA
2003 Detail House Painter, Student Painters, Seattle, WA
2002-2003 Cashier, A Northeast Cleaners, Seattle, WA
2001-2002 Administrative Assistant, Charles Beresford Company, Seattle, WA
2000 Housekeeper, Chelsea Station B & B, Seattle, WA
1996-2005 Cook, Server, Cashier, Varsity Inn Restaurant, Seattle, WA
Awards
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Grand Prize, Photography Contest at The Brothers Greenhouses
Publications
West Sound Home & Garden
The Planet Magazine
Kitsap Business Journal
The Western Front
Civilian Global News
Professional Memberships
Western Rosemalers
West Sound Printmakers
Kitsap League of Artistic Women
West Sound Beekeeper's Association
Community Volunteering
2017-Present Farm School Founder, Davis Farm, WA
2016-2019 Vice President of the Board, Port Orchard Farmers Market
1999-2005 Community Meals, ICS, Seattle, WA
Interests
Gardening, Farming, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Lettering, Cooking, & Sustainable living
