Port Angeles Fine Art Center
Upcoming Events
Volunteer Day 4: Webster's Woods
Wednesday, October 7th | 10AM-1PM
Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Saturday, October 17th | 10AM-11:30AM, 12PM-1:30PM, or 2PM-3:30PM | PAFAC Member: $10 | Non-Member: $12
Get festival-ready at a Pumpkin Carving Workshop led by a professional artist at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Participants will learn carving techniques, explore creative design ideas, and create a finished pumpkin to be entered directly into the Fall Shadows Festival Pumpkin Carving Contest. All pumpkins are included in the workshop fee, and every creation will be displayed during the festival for judging, with a chance to win prizes donated by local Olympic Peninsula businesses.
Perfect for all ages and skill levels, this hands-on workshop is a fun and creative way to be part of one of the season’s most beloved community traditions.
Fall Shadows Festival
Saturday, October 17th | 5PM-8:30PM | Entry: Free
The Fall Shadows Festival is a unique opportunity for people of all ages to embrace the change of the seasons and experience the magic of fall.
This event held at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, and presented this year by the Uptown Arts District, includes a community call-for-art, where everyone is encouraged to carve a pumpkin and enter it into the Pumpkin Carving Contest for a chance to win a prize supplied by Olympic Peninsula local businesses. With multiple categories for different ages and abilities, this event results in Webster's Woods' trails being lined with charming, spooky, artistic, silly, and creative pumpkins for the night of the festival while judging takes place. Attendees also enjoy local food vendors, a beer garden, shadow theatre performances, a life size interactive light box, and free art & activity stations that are open to all ages.
An Introduction to Oneiriframes: Paper Cut Light Box Workshop
1 SPOT LEFT | Saturday, October 24th | 1PM-4PM | PAFAC Member: $85 | Non-Member: $90 | Ages: 18+
This workshop will serve as a hands-on introduction to Oneiroframes for students interested in creating their own 3D layered paper art piece with natural backlighting. We will introduce you to the various tools, materials, and techniques involved in cutting paper with a blade and will guide you through the process of designing, cutting, and assembling your own paper art piece. We will have a template design available, but participants are welcome to create their own design, so come with an idea in mind for what you would like to make! Materials and tools will be provided. The only thing you need to bring is your own curiosity and creativity!
OCC: Wintertide Clay Lantern Workshop For Kids!
Saturday, November 7th | Ages: 10-14 | Entry: $75 | Includes: Clay, Instruction, Glaze, Firing, & 1 Wintertide Ticket!
Create your own handcrafted clay lantern with Olympic Coast Creative in celebration of the Wintertide season at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Participants will shape and design a unique lantern to glow beautifully during the winter months, adding a personal touch to the season of light.
OCC: Wintertide Clay Lantern Workshop For Teens/Adults!
Saturday, November 14th or Sunday, November 15th | Entry: $75 | Includes: Clay, Instruction, Glaze, Firing, & 1 Wintertide Festival of Lights Ticket!
Create your own handcrafted clay lantern with Olympic Coast Creative in celebration of the Wintertide season at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Participants will shape and design a unique lantern to glow beautifully during the winter months, adding a personal touch to the season of light.
Makers Market Member Preview Day
Tuesday, November 24th | 11AM-5PM | Membership Required
Get first access to the Makers Market during this exclusive shopping event for Port Angeles Fine Arts Center members! Enjoy a full day of browsing and purchasing handcrafted gifts before the market opens to the public. Discover unique artwork, jewelry, home décor, body care products, ornaments, and more from talented makers across the Olympic Peninsula, all within the peaceful setting of the Esther Webster Gallery. It's the perfect opportunity to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while supporting local artists and makers.
Not a member yet? Become a member today and enjoy this special preview experience along with year-round benefits that support arts and culture in our community.
Makers Market & Light Art Experience Opening Night Celebration!
Friday, November 27th | 4PM-8PM | Entry: Free
Skip the crowds and make Black Friday a celebration of local talent and creativity! For one special evening, the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center transforms into a festive gathering place filled with light, creativity, and holiday cheer. Sip warm drinks beside crackling fire tables, enjoy live music under the evening sky, create art with family and friends, and browse the Makers Market in the stunning and festive Esther Webster Gallery for the first time!
As darkness falls, be among the very first to wander through this year's Light Art Experience, where illuminated installations transform Webster's Woods into a magical winter landscape. Whether you're starting your holiday shopping, entertaining visiting family, or simply looking for a memorable night out, this free community celebration is the perfect way to welcome the season.
Light Art Experience
Everyday | Friday, November 27th - Sunday, January 3rd | 4PM-8PM | Entry: Free
Step into a glowing winter wonderland at the Light Art Experience in Webster's Woods. During the darkest months of the year, the forest comes alive with illuminated sculptures and light-based installations that transform the trails with color, creativity, and surprise.
Wander through five acres of forested parkland as light art hangs from towering trees, shines along woodland paths, and reveals unexpected moments of beauty around every corner. These temporary installations are displayed alongside more than 75 permanent sculptures, creating a unique outdoor gallery where art and nature meet after dark. Whether you're a local looking for a new holiday tradition or a visitor exploring the Olympic Peninsula, the Light Art Experience is a seasonal activity not to miss. Bring family and friends, enjoy a peaceful evening stroll beneath the lights, and discover the magic of Webster's Woods in winter.
Makers Market
Thursdays-Sundays | November 27th - December 20th | 11AM-5PM | Entry: Free
Discover unique gifts and celebrate local creativity at the Wintertide Makers Market in the Esther Webster Gallery. Featuring more than 30 artists and makers from across the Olympic Peninsula, this annual holiday market offers a thoughtfully curated selection of original artwork, prints, jewelry, ornaments, home décor, body care products, and more. Whether you're searching for one-of-a-kind gifts or looking to experience the incredible talent of our region, the Makers Market is the perfect place to shop local and find something special. Returning in 2026 with new vendors and fresh creations to explore, this beloved market connects shoppers directly with local creatives.
Every purchase also supports the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center's nonprofit mission to connect arts and community, making your holiday shopping meaningful in more ways than one.
Wintertide Festival of Lights
Saturday, December 12 | 4PM-8PM | Early Bird Pricing Coming Soon!
Celebrate the magic of the season at the Wintertide Festival of Lights on December 12 at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Wander through illuminated forest trails featuring handcrafted light sculptures and glowing art installations, join the community lantern walk, create at glow-in-the-dark art stations, and enjoy live performances in the meadow. Visitors can also savor offerings from local food and drink vendors and shop the Makers Market in the Esther Webster Gallery, featuring handcrafted goods from local artists and makers.
Set among the trees in Webster's Woods, Wintertide is a one-of-a-kind winter experience for locals and visitors alike. Join us for a festive evening filled with art, light, community, and unforgettable memories.