Join Arin and Susan
Mount St. Helens’ National Volcanic Monument 2025 Artists in Residence

for a morning connecting art and nature in the heart of the beautiful Washougal River Valley!

Guided by artists Susan Elizabeth Fronckowiak & Arin Rae, this experience invites you to slow down, connect with nature, and express your creativity through plein air watercolor painting. No experience necessary!

Date: Saturday, November 22nd

Time: 10am-12:30pm

Location: The Treehouse Art Studio. A 5-Acre Property in the Washougal River Valley, WA (about 30 minutes from Portland, 15 minutes outside of Washougal, WA). Address will be provided to ticket-holders at least two weeks prior to event.

Weather: November in the PNW can be a gamble! We hope to be outdoors and will have blankets, warm beverages and covered areas to sit and paint. An indoor option will be available as well if needed.

The morning will begin with a 30-minute guided nature connection, followed by an observational sketchbook journaling exercise that will teach you how to observe your surroundings like an artist and how to focus on the colors, shapes and textures that bring your sketches to life. You'll then be invited to paint from your own inspiration on the land.

A limited palette of watercolors and paper will be provided at the event, but you are encouraged to bring your favorite painting supplies as well. Please contact arin@arinraeart.com or susanfronckowiak@gmail.com with any questions!

Spaces are limited, so make sure to reserve your spot soon. See you there!

About the instructors:

Arin: Arin is a watercolor and mixed media artist based in Portland. With a background in the physical sciences, she lives at the intersection of nature, science and art and uses art as a platform to teach, explore and understand how the world works while breaking down the barrier between art and science. You can learn more about her work at www.arinraeart.com or on Instagram (@arinrae.art).

Susan: With over 30 years of experience as an adventurer, teacher, and mentor, Susan brings a deep passion for working with people. Her love of wild places, creative expression, and meaningful connection led her to opening the Treehouse Art Studio. As an artist, empowerment coach, and rite of passage guide, she weaves together nature-based practices, council, and art to support others in stepping into deeper presence and personal transformation. You can learn more about Susan and the Treehouse at www.susanelizabethatthetreehouseartstudio.com or on Instagram (@susanelizabethatthetreehouse).

Investment/Cost: $40


Registration: Eventbrite link HERE

Space is limited to 12.