Piano Nobile is an architecture, interiors, and landscape design studio housed in the historic brick building of the Phinney Neighborhood Association. They build projects driven by narrative, lived experience, and the profound belief in the beauty of everyday life which draws us together. In addition to architectural design work, they host a wide array of creative classes in their beautiful space! Here are their spring offerings:
 THE SHIBORI WORKSHOP – Thursday 3/20 | 6-9 pm Saturday 3/22 1-4 pm. Discover the magic of shibori pattern making using clamp resist techniques as you create your own unique set of cotton napkins. Featuring textile designer Christine Dennett of Command Knitwear. SIGN UP |
 THE CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP – Thursday 3/27 | 6-9 pm Friday 4/25 6-9 pm Saturday 5/10 1-4 pm. Explore a historic photo-printmaking method that uses sunlight to create a print on an organic silk scarf. It’s easy, yet rich with creative possibilities. Featuring guest artist Ollie Levy of WhaleFern Art. SIGN UP |
 THE COLOR THEORY WORKSHOP – Saturday 4/5 | 1-4 pm This workshop is for anyone who wants to introduce more color into their homes, wardrobes, menus, and daily life. Using paper collage, we will explore the amazing properties and principles of color. Taught by Isabelle Grizzard Robertson. SIGN UP |
 THE MORDANT TEXTILE WORKSHOP – Saturday 4/12 | 1-4 pm Wednesday 4/23 6-9 pm. Learn how to create beautiful patterns using natural dyes and mordants as you make a set of organic napkins. Together we’ll explore techniques for patterning, printing, and painting. Featuring Amy White of Bumblebee Farm. SIGN UP |
 THE TOTE BAG WORKSHOP – Wednesday 5/15 | 6-9 pm. Learn the basics of textile design and block printing as you create your own repeating pattern and print it on a premium organic cotton tote bag. We will explore layouts, colors and techniques. Taught by Isabelle Grizzard Robertson. SIGN UP |
 SPECIAL WORKSHOP! Sketching Seattle Architecture with Guest Artist Eleanor Doughty May 25, 1-4 pm | Draw and paint our local vernacular architecture around Phinney Ridge. Learn strategies for drawing in perspective, as well as tips for simplifying details to more clearly show the character that defines the Seattle landscape. Featuring guest artist Eleanor Doughty. SIGN UP |
