This has been a fun week on campus. Last night we were lucky to have Steve Lawrie and Gary Gouker on campus, talking about their experience with art. Lawrie- primarily self taught- spoke about his paintings. Gouker spoke about his past hobby of making knives and his current love for playing the harmonica. They drew a great crowd !
This was the first in a series of Art Conversations put on by the Greater Sitka Arts Council and the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. Keep your eyes open for next month's edition! We also have a new group of Sitka photographers hitting the scene. The after-school class taught by Harriet McClain ended last week, graduating a group of enthusiastic fourth and fifth graders. Harriet said it had been some time since she has taught kids, but from what I saw they learned a lot. As I was taking photos, I got advice (from the young students) about the importance of the background, spacing and color. Harriet donated all of her time as the instructor for this class. Another incredible volunteer--thank you Harriet! | 
