Gretchen Giese Artworks
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Gretchen Giese studied Fine Art at Washington State University and has spent her adult life dedicated to her art. After marrying her best friend Mark twenty-five years ago, the Tacoma native moved to Gig Harbor where she and her husband settled down to raise their two daughters. Almost a decade ago Giese began selling and displaying her work around town, but dreamed of having a retail space of her own. In the fall of 2019 she was delivering art pieces to place on display at a local downtown shop when she saw a “For Rent” sign in the window next door. Having her own brick and mortar store and being able to add to the unique spots to visit, shop, eat, and experience in downtown Gig Harbor felt meant to be. Less than a month later she opened the doors of Gretchen Giese Artworks.
At Gretchen Giese Artworks you can purchase Giese’s art, order a custom commissioned piece, or sign up for group art classes. The classes are accessible and enjoyable for everyone—whether you have never picked up a paintbrush before or have a few art skills under your belt. During each session, Giese demonstrates her favorite painting techniques and guides you while you create, sip wine, relax, and have fun. Giese often teams up with other local artist Tami Figliola to host tandem art lessons. As well as a classroom and shop, Gretchen Giese Artworks serves as Giese’s gallery where her passion for nature, Gig Harbor living, and being out on the water is on full display in her colorful and vibrant paintings. You can also find her artwork around Gig Harbor at places like Morso Wine Bar and Boujie as well as the Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival, First Saturday Art Walk, Gig Harbor’s GNO, and various holiday events.
Giese enjoys being an active part of the Gig Harbor art community by donating her work to local schools for auctions and fundraisers.
Learn more about her here:
7801 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor • (253) 255-3353
https://www.facebook.com/gretchengieseartworks/
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