SHOOK ONES//SPURR//SUN SPOTS//MAKE IT RIGHT//VERMINSECT
ARE YOU READY FOR IT?
NO DRUGS // NO BOOZE // NO JERKS
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.
Support Planned Parenthood!
NO DRUGS // NO BOOZE // NO JERKS
Xenopus//Seraphic//I Forgot They Had Lasers // Muller
$10//$5 with student ID !
Come get weird 6pm-10pm! 15 minute slots sign up starts at 6pm. First come first serve.
Top Soil closes the night! Don’t miss it!
Escapade//Silent Ruckus//Xenopus//The Spare Room
$12//$15 cash only day of show//$5 with student ID !
Opens:
Friday, June 5th
5pm-9pm
Make.Shift Art Space
306 Flora st
98225
Untitled 1
Acrylic on Canvas
2000 – 2010
20” x 24”
NFS
Untitled 2
Acrylic on Canvas
2000 – 2010
17” x 21”
NFS
Untitled 3
Acrylic on Canvas
2000 – 2010
17” x 21”
NFS
ALBUM RELEASE SHOW! SUPPORT LOCAL ELECTRONIC MUSIC!
NO DRUGS // NO BOOZE // NO JERKS
Fund drive for Make.Shift’s very own radio station KZAX 94.9 LP FM
NO DRUGS // NO BOOZE // NO JERKS
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.
“My dream is to make as many paintings as possible and inspire others to enjoy the creative process of making art” - Darrin Randall
This gallery showing will include decades worth of art created by Darrin Randall. Darrin was a father and artist, who unexpectedly passed away in December of 2022. This show will be a memorial to celebrate his years of abstract painting, functional ceramics and his creative mind.
Whether you knew Darrin or not we hope you will come see color and form through his eyes.
SWEAT! DANCE! THE BASEMENT IS YOUR OYSTER.
4prilXD
six28
guesst
D-jirai
NO DRUGS // NO BOOZE // NO JERKS
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.
Masks are strongly reccomended for this event to support immunocompromised performers!
Masks will be available at the door for no charge!
LOCAL MUSIC LOCAL MUSIC LOCAL MUSIC
You coming to the gig or what?
IT WILL BE LOUD. IT WILL BE FUN. IT WILL BE ALL YOU WANT AND MORE.
5 BANDS X $5 WITH STUDENT ID
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.
Support touring bands in all ages music spaces!
Proceeds from selected art sales will be donated to the Bellingham Food Bank!
Opening Reception Friday May 1st 5pm-9pm!
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.
COME GET TECHY!
ROCK N ROLL FEELINGS
Scene Safety Series: Transformative Justice Learning Lab w/ the Whatcom Peace and Justice Center
Saturday, April 18th 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.
Learn about the tenets of Transformative Justice and pod-building in your community.
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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 18th.
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.
Come get weird 6pm-10pm second Saturdays! This time for a good cause!
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.
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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.
Limited edition of 50 tapes featuring 2 new songs from genre bending emo punk wiggly riff rock lords Duos & Sceneric. Recorded, Mixed and Produced by Kelly Sorbel for Something Else/ Studio K.
AUGUST IS LOUD
JAGUARUNDI
AELEPH
Doors @ 8pm
Show @ 8:30pm
$11 pre sale
$15 at door CASH ONLY
Make.Shift Art Space
306 Flora
Bellingham WA
98225
NO BOOZE // NO DRUGS // NO JERKS
Scene Safety Series: Supporting Survivors w/ Jessyca Murphy.
Saturday, April 4th 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.
Jessyca was the former Executive Director at Make.Shift Art Space. Before this role, Jessyca worked for over ten years in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault services. This workshop will cover the basics of trauma-informed communication, skills for fostering empowerment, and exercises for taking care of yourself while supporting others. A portion of the proceeds from this workshop will go towards supporting DVSAS.
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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 4th.
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.
ROUND 2 Opens this Friday 5pm-9pm as part of First Friday Art walk!
Our Skatepark fundraiser show continues through the month of April with new submissions, skate videos . Come grab that board you had your eye on and meet some like minded community members.
Dozens of artists of all ages from the PNW & beyond have created art on or constructed out of old skateboards. Most pieces are available for a starting price of $100 w/donations encouraged. All proceeds go to support construction of the new Bellingham Skatepark! Our first month of the show raised nearly $4,000 directly from community art sales!
If you purchased work during March your boards will be available for pick up on Thursday, April 30th! Please reach out to gallery@makeshiftartspace.org
NEW BAND NIGHT @ Make.Shift!
Are you in a band that's just getting started? Never played a show or only hit a few DIY spaces? This is for YOU.
We have 6 hot new bands performing on March 28th - come discover your new favorite band! Get in on the ground floor!
Make.Shift Art Space
306 Flora
Bellingham WA
9822
NO BOOZE // NO DRUGS // NO JERKS
5+ Ways to Get UNSTUCK and Drawing in Your Sketchbook! Saturday, March 28th from 1-3pm at 205 Grand Ave (behind Make.Shift in the Education Studio). $15. Sliding-scale available & NOTAFLOF. Facilitated by local artist, illustrator extraordinaire, and longtime Make.Shift resident Steeb Russell!
Note: Please bring your sketchbook! Make.Shift has writing and drawing utensils on-site.
In this class, participants will learn, MORE THAN 5 WAYS that Steeb uses to get unstuck and drawing in his sketchbook as part of his daily practice. Participants will take away a new found sense of play with their own drawing practices. This class is beginner friendly, no prior learning or knowledge required prior to the workshop.
About Steeb:
“I love drawing, coffee, any drawing and painting colorful characters. I’ve shared an art studio with my wife Libby at Make.Shift for 11 years this February. I’ve taken a couple of classes at Make.Shift over the years and I’m looking forward passing on some positivity in daily drawing with our community. And the joys of turning the page and beginning again.”
As always with Make.Shift workshops…
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.
Jazz and Noise!
Pop punk, emo, and something stranger.
Saturday, March 21st from 1-3pm at MakeShift Art Space (205 Grand Ave) $15 (including material fees). Facilitated by Moon Blomgren.
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.
Punk rock madness
