Women in Art History: Hidden Figures and Bold Voices - Hildegard von Bingen
NOVEMBER 7
Regular price $50.00TOTAL COST: $50
Course Fee: $40
Non-refundable Materials Fee: $10
DATES: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2025
TIME: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM PST
LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate
AGE GROUP: Adults
LOCATION: Building 324C, Fort Worden, Port Townsend.
DESCRIPTION
Who gets remembered—and who gets left out—when we tell the story of art? This six-part series lifts the curtain on a broader, deeper art history by centering women-identified artists whose lives and works challenge the dominant narrative. Each 2-hour session is purchased separately and focuses on one artist, inviting you to learn about their technique, historical context, personal journey, and lasting impact—and then create your own artwork in response.
Did you know that the first watercolor paintings were created by a woman, sixty years before the establishment of the exclusive, male-only Watercolor Society? Or that Catharina van Hemessen painted the very first known self-portrait at an easel? We will explore the cosmic mandalas of Hildegard von Bingen, a medieval German mystic and visionary artist; the vibrant, politically charged story quilts of Faith Ringgold, shaped in the wake of the Civil Rights Movement; the hallucinatory polka-dotted worlds of Yayoi Kusama, who channels her experience living with mental illness into powerful, immersive work; and of course, Frida Kahlo—whose fiercely personal imagery often gets flattened into pop culture iconography. We will also meet Christine de Pizan, a groundbreaking French manuscript illustrator and writer who used her art to carve out space and power in a patriarchal world.
Each session includes guided discussion, contextual background, and a related creative project—ranging from illuminated manifestos to stitched visual storytelling. Workshops may be taken individually or as a discounted six-part series. No previous experience in art history or art-making is required—just bring your curiosity and willingness to reimagine the canon.
Next Women in Art History: Hidden Figures and Bold Voices Workshops:
12/5 Faith Ringgold
1/2 Yayoi Kusama
2/6 Frida Kahlo
3/6 Christine de Pizan
4/3 Mary Delaney
SUPPLY INFORMATION
All materials and supplies are provided with the materials fee. Students are encouraged to bring a notebook and sketchbook.
After registration, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more
ABOUT LORELEI
Lorelei Amato has been a teaching artist for over 20 years, working with all ages and
almost all materials and techniques. She specializes in creating arts-integrated history,
social studies and personal growth curriculum. Helping people unlock creativity and
discover the power in their hands to feed their minds and spirits is what gets her out of
bed in the morning.
Artist website: Lorelei Amato
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DISCOUNTS
This course is eligible for a 10% member discount at the Supporter level and beyond. Get a membership today!
Don's Pharmacy and Art Toolkit in downtown Port Townsend offer a 10% discount for Northwind Art School students.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cannot attend a course for any reason, we can offer you a refund as follows:
If Northwind Art has to cancel a course for any reason, all enrolled students will be notified and receive a 100% refund (including any materials fee).
Students withdrawing from a course at least seven days prior to the first day of class will receive a 90% refund (less any materials fee).
Students withdrawing fewer than seven days from the first day of class are not eligible for a refund—except for illness or injury, in which case students are eligible to receive a 40% refund (less any materials fee).
Please note that in cases of withdrawal, 10% of every course’s registration fee is considered a non-refundable deposit to cover administrative overhead. All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. No credits or transfers will be granted.
All refunds will be applied to the same credit card that was used for enrollment. Please contact admin@northwindart.org for more information.