There’s a dazzling new fiber arts exhibit at Northwind Art’s Jeanette Best Gallery. Entitled “Burst of Color,” the exhibit features over 100 eye-catching art pieces created by the Peninsula Fiber Artists, ranging from quilts to textile sculptures and beyond. And on Jan. 16 a new class will guide participants — both teenagers and adults — through the show and then help them create art in response.

“Not only is this a chance to engage with a vibrant art show, but it’s also an opportunity to make your very own art book,” said Northwind Communications Manager Diane Urbani. Called “Meet Me at the Gallery: Creativity in Response to Art,” the class will be led by teaching artist Dana Weir from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the Jeanette Best Gallery.

While being guided through the show, participants will be encouraged to discuss their responses. Then, “as a way of documenting their experiences and responding to the exhibit, students will create a simple, accordion-style book,” Weir said, adding that she’ll demonstrate various techniques for this process. Bookmaking materials range from calligraphy ink and watercolor pens to rubber stamps and paper collage.

“This is an approach that centers student voices, inquiry, and self expression,” noted Weir, who has taught art at Port Townsend’s Swan School, at the Benji Project, and with the Jefferson Clemente Course. She has also led youth camps at Northwind Art School and exhibited her own art around the Northwest.

The “Meet Me” course fee is $40 with a $10 materials fee to cover the art supplies. For more information, visit https://northwindart.org.