Upcoming events
Workshops, field trips, drop-in clinics. The one thing in common with all of these is that they’re missing YOU!
Roots & Resonance: An Evening with Artists, Kublai Millan & Nante Carandang
SEATTLE CREATES Field Trip in partnership x Holland Studios connects international artists to Seattle’s Filipino art market + network.
Join us for a vibrant evening of art, culture + connection as internationally celebrated Filipino artists, Kublai Millan and Nante Carandang, come to Seattle for a one-night gathering of creativity, community, and exchange.
Hosted at the iconic Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books in Pioneer Square and produced by SEATTLE CREATES + Holland Studios, the event blends the intimacy of a gallery talk with the energy of a cultural block party.
✨ Featuring:
Monumental sculptor + painter Kublai Millan
(Mindanao, Philippines)
Visual artist + cultural advocate Nante Carandang (Batangas, Philippines)
Local creative Sophia Marie Holland (Seattle, WA)
🎶 Expect art, conversation, and organic networking with Seattle’s Filipino and creative communities.
Food + drinks available for purchase in the cozy back bar (NA options available).
Come through, connect, and be part of building lasting ties between local and international creatives. Just like you, we want to see our artists thrive, so thank you for coming out and supporting the local creative economy at work.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
FREE admission registers you for a chance to win $25 Gift Card to Bon Voyage Vintage
Network + engage across creative sectors
Meet our teams + register for upcoming workshops, field trips, and events
Gain exposure to local industry-leading creative professionals + businesses
Support rad partners, like Long Bros Books, who love all things punk, culture, + arts
Learn about Fiscal Sponsorship facilitated by Allied Arts Foundation
POSTPONED Field Trip: Designer Studio Open House with Carmen Woodson
Keep the holiday blues at bay by tapping into your creative juices in one of SODO's most creative studio hubs
Join us on Saturday, Dec 14th, from 5-7pm for an Open Studios tour of a one-of-a-kind maker space located in the heart of SODO. Not only will you get an inside-access tour of Graypants Studio, but you'll enjoy access into the wildly colorful studio of interdisciplinary artist and designer, Carmen Woodson.
SEATTLE CREATES, in partnership with the artist, is excited to extend this unique opportunity to welcome a select few into this creative studio ecosystem. What to expect? Hear it first from Carmen herself:
Immediately following our monthly Factory Market, join me for a hands-on workshop where we will explore color, shape, and design--materials provided. All you gotta do is bring an open mind and willingness to participate.
Carmen Woodson is a multidisciplinary artist with a BFA in Interior Architecture. Carmen works from her studio in SODO, above Graypants, Inc., where she explores painting, textiles, sculpture, and lighting as her primary mediums. In addition to her art practice, Carmen also organizes and hosts a monthly art market in Graypants’ workspace, fostering creativity and connection within the local arts community.
Field Trip: Artist Studio Open House with Hernan Paganini
We’re excited to welcome Hernan Paganini, a Seattle-based artist originally from Argentina, whose work bridges art, education, and public spaces.
A message from the Hernan:
I invite you to discover the heart of my artistic work.
Come visit my studio and immerse yourself in the space where my creations come to life. Here, you'll be able to see the alchemy of my creative process from the very beginning, initial sketches and drawings, to collages, and all the way to the installations, sculptures that eventually take shape in the space.
It's a unique opportunity to explore the b-side ' kitchen ' , the place where everything transforms. I’ll be happy to share this process with you, answer your questions, and let you witness how ideas evolve into reality.
Field Trip: Hazy Bay Open Studio
Learn what it’s like to be part of the creative industry owning a local recording studio and operating a small creative business!
Join us for our offsite FIELD TRIP to @hazybaymusic as we discover local facilities, studios, and cross-industry insights that will sharpen and amplify your professional network. Expect to walk away with fresh perspectives, physical resources to fuel your creative projects, and an abundance of connections with wildly talented creatives and technicians living right here in Seattle
Field Trip: Harbor Island Studios
Join us for our offsite FIELD TRIP as we discover local facilities, studios, and cross-industry insights to sharpen our professional skillsets. Expect to walk away with fresh perspectives, creative resources to enhance and inspire your projects, and an abundance of connections with wildly talented creatives and technicians living right here in Seattle.
Open Studio: Fashion Designer, Dan McLean
Local Seattle Fashion Designer, Dan McLean, opens up her studio to SEATTLE CREATES and a select lucky few for a hands-on afternoon learning how to fashion small leather accessories. Join us for this incredible opportunity to experience what it’s like to live and work in the sustainable fashion industry here in Seattle. Sign-ups are exclusively reserved for SEATTLE CREATES workshop attendees due to limited capacity; HOWEVER, we were able to open up a few more spots to accommodate the high demand of this unique opportunity.
Be sure to act fast (!!!) and get your name on this studio visit. $35/person. 15 spots available. Link to registration below.