Orcas island

This is your chance to visit the working studios of 31 premier Orcas Island Artists. See first hand how and where their special techniques are being mastered, meet the artists and purchase their most recent work. August 12, 13, 14 from 11am to 5pm. We will also be previewing the artist’s work in the Orcas […]

At Orcas Center, opening reception Sept 30th, 4-7pm. Show up through Nov 15th. Over 40 artists and artisans of visual art, food and historical displays - plus hands-on Makers Making - share a love for island agriculture, plants and forests that are the beauty of the islands' landscapes. Special feature is a pre-order dinner with […]

Discover the amazing world of 'where food comes from'. See behind the scense at island farms, learn directly from farmers, purchase and taste their wonderful foods.

November 18-December 15th. Orcas Center is hosting Deck the Halls with handmade gifts for the Holidays, opening Friday November 18th and open through December 15th as a month-long shopping stop for Orcas made gift and decorative items. Stop in the view and shop during box office hours or in advance of the wonderful concerts and […]

November 26th. A fun new Holiday Makery Pop-up is offering hands-on, make-it-yourself classes in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center from 11-3:30. Instructors Maria Bullock, Susie Shipman, Tenar Hall, Marcy Montgomery, and Tabitha Rose are hosting candle, ornament, wreath, card and wooden 3D tree making using natural materials gathered on island, from the U.S. and […]

December 3rd-4th. Orcas Island Winery is hosting The Solstice Mercantile fair at its modern farmhouse tasting room and grounds in Crow Valley as a local artisans fair with wine and food. In its second year, this is a fun gathering of goods enjoyed by the entire  community. The winery also hosts concerts, art shows and workshops […]