About this Event
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One of the most iconic painting spots in Seattle, Fishermen's Terminal is located on the Magnolia side of the ship canal. Colorful off-duty fishing boats and pleasure crafts are moored at the port.
Facilitator: Janice Kirstein 206-579-4716
Meeting location:
Saturday Jun 8th 9:30am: Meet the facilitator at the statue for fallen fishermen, which is located at marine side of Chinook’s restaurant, just past the covered walkway.
Lunch: Bring a lunch or there are multiple restaurants in Fishermen's Terminal. Little Chinooks is an fish and chips stand with outdoor seating and is located within the walkway. Bay Cafe and Chinooks both have indoor seating.
After Lunch: We will continue painting at Fishermen's Terminal after lunch but if you would like another location, Discovery Park is a short drive away.
End of day plan: Meet at the Highliner at 4:30pm for dinner and a show and tell.
Directions:
Coming from the North- head south on I-5 until you reach the 85th St. (exit no. 172). Turn right on 85th St. and until you reach 15th Ave. NW and then turn left. Continue on 15th Ave., crossing the Ballard Bridge. Take the first right after you cross the bridge onto Emerson and continue straight. Turn right at the traffic light on 19th Ave. and into the Fishermen’s terminal parking lot. DO NOT PARK in the two hour lot in front of the CHINOOKS restaurant. An 8 Hour parking is available to the right of building complex, past the Highliner restaurant.
Note- It is recommended on your return trip that you turn right on Emerson and then turn left onto Gilman Ave. W. At the four way stop, turn left onto Dravus. Continue on Dravus and then turn left on 15th Ave. NW. This is a much safer merge onto the bridge than the coming from Emerson.
From the I-5 South heading North, take the Mercer St. (Exit 167) and then take a right on Westlake. Follow Westlake along Lake Union stay left at intersection and road becomes Nickerson St. (Do not cross the Fremont bridge). Continue on Nickerson until you approach the overpass right before the Ballard bridge. Keep left on Nickerson following signs to Emerson St., Turn left onto Emerson and Right onto 19th. into the Fishermen’s Terminal lot.
FAQ's
DO NOT PARK in the two hour lot in front of the CHINOOKS restaurant. They will tow. 8 Hour parking is available to the right of building complex, past the Highliner restaurant. Car pooling is encouraged.
Air B&B’s Magnolia, Ballard, or Queen Anne or Mediterranean Inn near Space Needle
Shade will be an issue if it is sunny. There is shelter, but the best views are fairly exposed.
There are bathrooms in a hallway near Bay Cafe.
Further info can be found at
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Thank you for signing up and HAPPY PAINTING
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Avenue West, Seattle, United States
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