Upcoming Events
Take a class, see a gallery show all things to do at Side Rail listed below!
Art as Improvisation
Inspired by free improv music, this art practice seeks to be physically present, improvisational and collaborative. Participants are
called on to react to the physical and sonic space they are in and to each other's actions. Within the space of the evening, we’ll
fabricate a large collaborative work; improvised music by Gregg Miller & friends. Documented with stop-motion
animation.
Circle Singing
CIRCLE SINGING With Debby Boland Watt: Saturday June 20 3-4:30 PM at Side Rail Collective in Georgetown.
Saturday Stitch
Join us for our newest monthly community event, Saturday Stitch. On the last Saturdays of the month, we’ll convene to work on knitting, sewing, and fiber arts projects. Bring your own project and a snack or drink to share. It takes a community to get through these dreary days together… let’s get crafty! This event is free to all to attend, space permitting.
#seattleknitters#seattlesewin#seattlefiberarts
Figure Drawing (Every Last Sunday)
Monthly Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing returns
to Side Rail Collective!
Cost: $15
Sign Up: Online
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED Come with your drawing materials to work with a model through shorter gesture warm-ups and into longer poses up to 20 minutes.
Seating is limited in a shared studio space. Please be conscious of others working in the facilities, and the models. Show up on time and bring your own paper and mark making materials. Drawing boards may be available, but if you have one you prefer to work with feel free to bring it.
Apologies, but the space is in an older building and not ADA accessible.
Cosmic Collage: Astro 101
Astrology prompts + creative exercises for artists, designers, makers, and creatives. Using astrology as the framework for self-awareness and artistic exploration.
Open Arts Night
Join us every 2nd Thursday for our monthly Open Arts Night at Side Rail Collective! Open Arts Night is a guided art activity and open mic — each month there is a different featured artist who guides the activity and a featured performer who kicks off the open mic.
Cosmic Collage: Cancer Lunar Workshop
Astrology prompts + creative exercises for artists, designers, makers, and creatives. Using astrology as the framework for self-awareness and artistic exploration.
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon. Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Figure Drawing (Every Last Sunday)
Monthly Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing returns
to Side Rail Collective!
Cost: $15
Sign Up: Online
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED Come with your drawing materials to work with a model through shorter gesture warm-ups and into longer poses up to 20 minutes.
Seating is limited in a shared studio space. Please be conscious of others working in the facilities, and the models. Show up on time and bring your own paper and mark making materials. Drawing boards may be available, but if you have one you prefer to work with feel free to bring it.
Apologies, but the space is in an older building and not ADA accessible.
Healing Expressions Workshop
A writing + drawing workshop focused on emotional release, grounding, and reconnecting with your body. Through guided free-writing exercises, somatic movement, and intuitive drawing with the whole body, you’ll begin to recognize and express what that you have been holding.
Astro Collage: Leo Season Uncovering The Creative Gifts In Your Chart Workshop
Astrology prompts + creative exercises for artists, designers, makers, and creatives. Using astrology as the framework for self-awareness and artistic exploration.
Cosmic Collage: Astro 101
Astrology prompts + creative exercises for artists, designers, makers, and creatives. Using astrology as the framework for self-awareness and artistic exploration.
Open Arts Night
Join us every 2nd Thursday for our monthly Open Arts Night at Side Rail Collective! Open Arts Night is a guided art activity and open mic — each month there is a different featured artist who guides the activity and a featured performer who kicks off the open mic.
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon. Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Figure Drawing (Every Last Sunday)
Monthly Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing returns
to Side Rail Collective!
Cost: $15
Sign Up: Online
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED Come with your drawing materials to work with a model through shorter gesture warm-ups and into longer poses up to 20 minutes.
Seating is limited in a shared studio space. Please be conscious of others working in the facilities, and the models. Show up on time and bring your own paper and mark making materials. Drawing boards may be available, but if you have one you prefer to work with feel free to bring it.
Apologies, but the space is in an older building and not ADA accessible.
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon. Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Figure Drawing (Every Last Sunday)
Monthly Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing returns
to Side Rail Collective!
Cost: $15
Sign Up: Online
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED Come with your drawing materials to work with a model through shorter gesture warm-ups and into longer poses up to 20 minutes.
Seating is limited in a shared studio space. Please be conscious of others working in the facilities, and the models. Show up on time and bring your own paper and mark making materials. Drawing boards may be available, but if you have one you prefer to work with feel free to bring it.
Apologies, but the space is in an older building and not ADA accessible.
COSMIC COLLAGE: Mercury Retrograde Magic
Astrology prompts + creative exercises for artists, designers, makers, and creatives. Using astrology as the framework for self-awareness and artistic exploration.
Open Arts Night
Join us every 2nd Thursday for our monthly Open Arts Night at Side Rail Collective! Open Arts Night is a guided art activity and open mic — each month there is a different featured artist who guides the activity and a featured performer who kicks off the open mic.
Wax Carving & Sandcasting Jewelry Workshop
Join jeweler Rebekah J for a six week introductory course to wax carving and sand casting to create your very own jewelry. Design and craft your very own ring in wax and then learn the art of sand casting to transform your design into metal!
Figure Drawing (Every Last Sunday)
Monthly Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing returns
to Side Rail Collective!
Cost: $15
Sign Up: Online
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED Come with your drawing materials to work with a model through shorter gesture warm-ups and into longer poses up to 20 minutes.
Seating is limited in a shared studio space. Please be conscious of others working in the facilities, and the models. Show up on time and bring your own paper and mark making materials. Drawing boards may be available, but if you have one you prefer to work with feel free to bring it.
Apologies, but the space is in an older building and not ADA accessible.
Saturday Stitch
Join us for our newest monthly community event, Saturday Stitch. On the fourth Saturdays of the month, we’ll convene to work on knitting, sewing, and fiber arts projects. Bring your own project and a snack or drink to share. It takes a community to get through these dreary winters together… let’s get crafty! This event is free to all to attend, space permitting. #seattleknitters #seattlesewin #seattlefiberarts
Visual Art as Improv
Visual Art as Improvisation
Inspired by free improv music, this art practice seeks to be physically present, improvisational and collaborative. Participants are called on to react to the physical and sonic space they are in and to each other's actions. Within the space of the evening, we’ll fabricate a large collaborative drawing/object/installation together using addition, subtraction and mark-making, starting with a set of basic rules; improvised music by Gregg Miller & friends. Every session will be different.
Free for Side Rail Members - Non-Members by donation pay what you can.
Anjali and the Installation from January
Anjali in her element! Anjali is amazing at coming up with new and exciting ideas each month that keep us on our toes and coming back for more.
Within the space of the evening we will fabricate a large collaborative drawing/object/installation. It changes each month so come back multiple times!
FAQ:
-
You're welcome to BYOB, but we may also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
-
We are asking for a $10 - 20 suggested entry fee to help cover the costs of art supplies, the cost of the space, and to pay our featured artists. This event is free to side rail members
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon. Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Open Arts Night
Join us every 2nd Thursday for our monthly Open Arts Night at Side Rail Collective! Open Arts Night is a guided art activity and open mic — each month there is a different featured artist who guides the activity and a featured performer who kicks off the open mic.
Reiki for Creative Expression
Reiki for Creative Expression A group healing circle to invite creative play and inspiration In this workshop, Raanah Amjadi (local Georgetown Reiki Master, @lilijadesea) will guide us through a group healing circle to help open up our intuitive channels, connect to creative inspiration, and embody a playful, experimental flow. Please wear clothes you're comfortable meditating in and bring a journal to write down insights or reflections. Side Rail will provide a range of art supplies for the workshop, but feel free to bring any specific materials you may want on hand. Workshop Flow (2pm-4pm) • Group introductions • Instruction & intention setting • Guided visualization/meditation • Silent meditation & group Reiki healing • Free creative play & expression • Group reflections & close All genders and creative expressions welcome! 10 spots available $30
Figure Drawing (Every Last Sunday)
Monthly Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing returns
to Side Rail Collective!
Cost: $15
Sign Up: Online
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED Come with your drawing materials to work with a model through shorter gesture warm-ups and into longer poses up to 20 minutes.
Seating is limited in a shared studio space. Please be conscious of others working in the facilities, and the models. Show up on time and bring your own paper and mark making materials. Drawing boards may be available, but if you have one you prefer to work with feel free to bring it.
Apologies, but the space is in an older building and not ADA accessible.
Saturday Stitch
Join us for our newest monthly community event, Saturday Stitch. On the fourth Saturdays of the month, we’ll convene to work on knitting, sewing, and fiber arts projects. Bring your own project and a snack or drink to share. It takes a community to get through these dreary winters together… let’s get crafty! This event is free to all to attend, space permitting. #seattleknitters #seattlesewin #seattlefiberarts
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon. Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Open Arts Night
Join us every 2nd Thursday for our monthly Open Arts Night at Side Rail Collective! Open Arts Night is a guided art activity and open mic — each month there is a different featured artist who guides the activity and a featured performer who kicks off the open mic.
Healing Expression - Intuitive Writing + Drawing
Tap your intuitive creative expression through writing and drawing - a Workshop with artist, writer and creative coach Esther Loopstra - March 29th at Side Rail Collective in Seattle
Figure Drawing
Monthly Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing returns
to Side Rail Collective!
Cost: $15
Sign Up: Online
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED Come with your drawing materials to work with a model through shorter gesture warm-ups and into longer poses up to 20 minutes.
Seating is limited in a shared studio space. Please be conscious of others working in the facilities, and the models. Show up on time and bring your own paper and mark making materials. Drawing boards may be available, but if you have one you prefer to work with feel free to bring it.
Apologies, but the space is in an older building and not ADA accessible.
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt
Circle Singing
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon. Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Saturday Stitch
Join us for our newest monthly community event, Saturday Stitch. On the fourth Saturdays of the month, we’ll convene to work on knitting, sewing, and fiber arts projects. Bring your own project and a snack or drink to share. It takes a community to get through these dreary winters together… let’s get crafty! This event is free to all to attend, space permitting. #seattleknitters #seattlesewin #seattlefiberarts
Visual Art as Performance
Visual Art as Performance
Side Rail is joining forces with Beacon Hill based artist and architect Anjali Grant and improv abstract musician Gregg Miller to offer a unique collaborative art and music making opportunity to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30! Free for Side Rail Members - Non-Members by donation pay what you can.
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Within the space of the evening we will fabricate a large collaborative drawing/object/installation. It changes each month so come back multiple times!
FAQ:
-
You're welcome to BYOB, but we may also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
-
We are asking for a $10 - 20 suggested entry fee to help cover the costs of art supplies, the cost of the space, and to pay our featured artists. This event is free to side rail members
Monster Collage
Do you have inner monsters that stop up your creativity? This workshop is designed to explore that monster through collage.
Saturday Stitch
Join us for our newest monthly community event, Saturday Stitch. On the fourth Saturdays of the month, we’ll convene to work on knitting, sewing, and fiber arts projects. Bring your own project and a snack or drink to share. It takes a community to get through these dreary winters together… let’s get crafty! This event is free to all to attend, space permitting. #seattleknitters #seattlesewin #seattlefiberarts
Insight Book Workshop
Insight Book Workshop
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!
Don't wait to register this workshop sold out and had a wait list last time we offered it.
In this process-oriented workshop, create new expressive pathways while making simple folded “Insight books.” We’ll engage different types of thinking in order to effectively brainstorm, explore, revise and edit (in that order!). We’ll free associate and release control, allowing the nconscious to peak through, surprising ourselves with true and authentic images (and words). No experience necessary, no special skills needed, just an open curiosity to explore. Materials included, but feel free to bring favorite tools.
Arni Adler shows paintings, blocks, collages, clay figures and more around Seattle. She teaches intuitive painting at Seattle Artist League, and art at the Seattle Playgarden for children and young adults living with disabilities. Arni is a co-founder and now retired member of the harmony trio Uncle Bonsai (’81 - '24), and a current member of the singer-songwriter trio The Go Janes. (Gojanesmusic.com) See Arni’s work on FB and Insta.
Instructor: Arni Adler
Join us: Saturday May 3rd, 1 to 4pm
Cost: $65 members $75 - non-members - all materials included
Sign Up: email arniadler@gmail.com
Figure Drawing
Monthly Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing returns to Side Rail Collective!
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Come with your drawing materials to work with a model through shorter gesture warm-ups and into longer poses up to 20minutes.
Seating is limited in a shared studio space. Please be conscious of others working in the facilities, and the models. Show up on time and bring your own paper and mark making materials. Drawing boards may be available, but if you have one you prefer to work with feel free to bring it. Apologies, but the space is in an older building and not ADA accessible.
Cost: $15 - all goes to the model
Sign Up: Online
Circle Singing
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon.
Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Join us: Saturday September 20th, 3pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Visual Art as Performance
SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Presents:
Visual Art as Performance
Side Rail is joining forces with Beacon Hill based artist and architect Anjali Grant and improv abstract musician Gregg Miller to offer a unique collaborative art and music making opportunity to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30! Free for Side Rail Members - Non-Members by donation pay what you can.
Within the space of the evening we will fabricate a large collaborative drawing/object/installation. It changes each month so come back multiple times!
FAQ:
-
You're welcome to BYOB, but we may also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
-
We are asking for a $10 - 20 suggested entry fee to help cover the costs of art supplies, the cost of the space, and to pay our featured artists. This event is free to side rail members
Figure Drawing
Monthly Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing returns to Side Rail Collective!
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Come with your drawing materials to work with a model through shorter gesture warm-ups and into longer poses up to 20minutes.
Seating is limited in a shared studio space. Please be conscious of others working in the facilities, and the models. Show up on time and bring your own paper and mark making materials. Drawing boards may be available, but if you have one you prefer to work with feel free to bring it. Apologies, but the space is in an older building and not ADA accessible.
Cost: $15 - all goes to the model
Sign Up: Online
Saturday Stitch
Join us for our newest monthly community event, Saturday Stitch. On the fourth Saturdays of the month, we’ll convene to work on knitting, sewing, and fiber arts projects. Bring your own project and a snack or drink to share. It takes a community to get through these dreary winters together… let’s get crafty! This event is free to all to attend, space permitting. #seattleknitters #seattlesewin #seattlefiberarts
Visual Art as Performance
SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Presents:
Visual Art as Performance
Side Rail is joining forces with Beacon Hill based artist and architect Anjali Grant and improv abstract musician Gregg Miller to offer a unique collaborative art and music making opportunity to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30! Free for Side Rail Members - Non-Members by donation pay what you can.
Within the space of the evening we will fabricate a large collaborative drawing/object/installation. It changes each month so come back multiple times!
FAQ:
-
You're welcome to BYOB, but we may also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
-
We are asking for a $10 - 20 suggested entry fee to help cover the costs of art supplies, the cost of the space, and to pay our featured artists. This event is free to side rail members
Circle Singing
Circle Singing
3rd Saturday Circle Singing with facilitator, Debby Boland Watt.
Side Rail Collective hosts 3rd SATURDAY Circle Singing facilitator Debby Boland Watt. We will take off SINGING! Debby gives each choral part, building the piece as she goes. Free form and spontaneous, these beautifully complex pieces are then held as singers are welcome to solo over the patterns. The layering of rhythmic and melodic patterns, call and response, vocal percussion and free improvisation requires attentive listening and a willingness to playfully experiment.
Debby is a working artist and a non-resident member of Side Rail Collective. She enjoys Side Rail's dedication to creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for creatives. And, hey!...that's what Circle Singing is all about. Hope to see you soon.
Register now to save your spot as our space holds up to 25 singers.
Join us: Saturday September 20th, 3pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $25
Sign Up: EventBrite
Figure Drawing
Monthly Figure Drawing
Figure Drawing returns to Side Rail Collective!
PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Come with your drawing materials to work with a model through shorter gesture warm-ups and into longer poses up to 20minutes.
Seating is limited in a shared studio space. Please be conscious of others working in the facilities, and the models. Show up on time and bring your own paper and mark making materials. Drawing boards may be available, but if you have one you prefer to work with feel free to bring it. Apologies, but the space is in an older building and not ADA accessible.
Join us: Sunday, December 28, 2025
Cost: $15 - all goes to the model
Sign Up: Online
Visual Art as Performance
SIDE RAIL COLLECTIVES Presents:
Visual Art as Performance
Side Rail is joining forces with Beacon Hill based artist and architect Anjali Grant and improv abstract musician Gregg Miller to offer a unique collaborative art and music making opportunity to the public once a month!
The event will be hosted at Side Rail Collective (in Georgetown) every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30! Free for Side Rail Members - Non-Members by donation pay what you can.
Within the space of the evening we will fabricate a large collaborative drawing/object/installation. It changes each month so come back multiple times!
FAQ:
-
You're welcome to BYOB, but we may also have snacks and drinks available for additional donation.
-
We are asking for a $10 - 20 suggested entry fee to help cover the costs of art supplies, the cost of the space, and to pay our featured artists. This event is free to side rail members