Cranberry Coast Calendar of Events

January 1 - February 28
Local Beaches STORM WATCHING - 18 miles of beachcombing at its best.

Artists of all stripes are invited to join renowned watercolor instructor Ken Mitchell in a watercolor workshop after Christmas at Westport Winery. This course will be held in the winery’s gathering room over five Mondays, January 16, 23, 30, and February 6 and 13. This course is for all levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The final class will include a group critique which students may invite guests to attend.

Mitchell has a BA and MA in Fine Arts from Colorado State University. He has taught art at all levels for the past 30 years and has won numbers awards for his watercolor and oil paintings. From murals to stage sets to illustrations, Ken has excelled as a professional artist his entire life as he has also taught others the techniques to pursue their own dreams.

The course fee for this class is $100. This fee includes instruction only. Students need to bring their own paper, pencils, watercolors, brushes, and non-glass containers. Lunch is available to purchase during class. Sack lunches and outside food and drinks are not allowed.

Students need to provide the following supplies. These can be purchased from Cheap Joe's Art Stuff at 374 Industrial Park Dr., Boone, N.C. 28607 (1-800-227-2788) or Daniel Smith Art Supply at 4150 First Ave. South, Seattle, WA  98134 (206-223-9599) or online. or BlickArts.com

1. Watercolor paper: white 140 or 300 lb., 2 sheets 22"x30", cold press (we will be cutting them into 2-4 sheets each during workshop).

2. Brushes—synthetic, blend or sable (synthetics and blends are less costly). Rounds #0, #4, #10 and a flat 1-1/2" or any brushes you prefer if already a painter.

3. Beginner should look for the seven colors with a * after them. All paints are in 15ml tubes. Ken prefers Windsor Newton, Grumbacher or Daniel Smith brand paints:

yellow (aureolin*),orange (cadmium yellow),red(alizarin crimson*,rose madder* or Indian red),violet(permanent mauve or mauve), green (Hooker's green and sap green*),blue(cobalt blue or Joe's blue* or ultramarine blue* or cerulean blue or manganese blue),brown(burnt umber*), and white(Chinese white).

4. 16"x 12" plastic (no glass please) watercolor palette or a large white plastic plate or similar size

5. Water container (medium sized plastic cup like a white plastic butter container)

6. Roll of paper towels

7. Other--painting sponge, additional painting equipment or materials you normally use (if you already paint), a board to tape your paper to (optional) and a roll of masking tape (optional).

The winery is open for wine, cheese, chocolate and charcuterie tasting daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The winery’s restaurant is open for lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch until 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and dinner on Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner reservations are recommended.

Reservations are required for the Watercolor and Wine Workshop and space is limited. Call

Westport Winery at 360-648-2224 to reserve your place. The winery with its unique sculpture garden and grape maze is located on the corner of Highway 105 and South Arbor Road, halfway between Aberdeen and the Westport ‘Y’.

click WINERY for more info

Artists of all stripes are invited to join renowned watercolor instructor Ken Mitchell in a watercolor workshop after Christmas at Westport Winery. This course will be held in the winery’s gathering room over five Mondays, January 16, 23, 30, and February 6 and 13. This course is for all levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The final class will include a group critique which students may invite guests to attend.

Mitchell has a BA and MA in Fine Arts from Colorado State University. He has taught art at all levels for the past 30 years and has won numbers awards for his watercolor and oil paintings. From murals to stage sets to illustrations, Ken has excelled as a professional artist his entire life as he has also taught others the techniques to pursue their own dreams.

The course fee for this class is $100. This fee includes instruction only. Students need to bring their own paper, pencils, watercolors, brushes, and non-glass containers. Lunch is available to purchase during class. Sack lunches and outside food and drinks are not allowed.

Students need to provide the following supplies. These can be purchased from Cheap Joe's Art Stuff at 374 Industrial Park Dr., Boone, N.C. 28607 (1-800-227-2788) or Daniel Smith Art Supply at 4150 First Ave. South, Seattle, WA  98134 (206-223-9599) or online. or BlickArts.com

1. Watercolor paper: white 140 or 300 lb., 2 sheets 22"x30", cold press (we will be cutting them into 2-4 sheets each during workshop).

2. Brushes—synthetic, blend or sable (synthetics and blends are less costly). Rounds #0, #4, #10 and a flat 1-1/2" or any brushes you prefer if already a painter.

3. Beginner should look for the seven colors with a * after them. All paints are in 15ml tubes. Ken prefers Windsor Newton, Grumbacher or Daniel Smith brand paints:

yellow (aureolin*),orange (cadmium yellow),red(alizarin crimson*,rose madder* or Indian red),violet(permanent mauve or mauve), green (Hooker's green and sap green*),blue(cobalt blue or Joe's blue* or ultramarine blue* or cerulean blue or manganese blue),brown(burnt umber*), and white(Chinese white).

4. 16"x 12" plastic (no glass please) watercolor palette or a large white plastic plate or similar size

5. Water container (medium sized plastic cup like a white plastic butter container)

6. Roll of paper towels

7. Other--painting sponge, additional painting equipment or materials you normally use (if you already paint), a board to tape your paper to (optional) and a roll of masking tape (optional).

The winery is open for wine, cheese, chocolate and charcuterie tasting daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The winery’s restaurant is open for lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch until 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and dinner on Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner reservations are recommended.

Reservations are required for the Watercolor and Wine Workshop and space is limited. Call

Westport Winery at 360-648-2224 to reserve your place. The winery with its unique sculpture garden and grape maze is located on the corner of Highway 105 and South Arbor Road, halfway between Aberdeen and the Westport ‘Y’.

click WINERY for more info

January 1 - February 28
Local Beaches STORM WATCHING - 18 miles of beachcombing at its best.

September 15 - October 31 Dockside fishing in Westport for cash and other fine prizes. 360-268-9422 or 800-345-6223