Things to do in Issaquah
Arts and Culture
Whether your interest lies with visual or performing arts, the Historically Hip Downtown Issaquah is treasure chest of unique opportunities for people of all ages.
ArtByFire – artbyfire.com
Art by Fire is both a retail gallery for glass art and a glass school, established in 1997. Come with friends and family to experience glassblowing yourself, as well as opportunities to learn how to make glass beads and other types of jewelry! You’ll make your own souvenirs and experience an art medium that is a favorite of the Pacific Northwest. Visit our website for options ranging from mini-classes to more thorough glass art education. We also offer private parties, corporate events and kids’ camps. www.artbyfire.com
Address: 195 Front Street N. Phone: (425) 996.8867
Chopin School of Music – chopinacademy.com
The Chopin Academy of Music, in Issaquah, is synonymous with quality. If you are searching for the premier place to go for piano lessons or violin the Chopin Academy is the clear choice.The Chopin Academy of Music offers numerous flexible programs from private piano lessons or violin lessons to music appreciation classes, theory and ear training,or other classes tailored to suit the individual needs of our students.
Address: 40 NW Alder Place #203 Phone: (425) 829-1117
Eastside Music Company – eastsidemusiccompany.com
The EMC crew is a group of well-rounded musicians who specialize in many areas of music and music education. Contact programs@eastsidemusiccompany.com to inquire about taking private lessons.
Address: 40 NW Alder Pl #203 Phone: (425) 200-5133
Kaleidoscope School of Music – issaquahlessons.com
Conveniently located in historic downtown Issaquah, with 23 world class instructors, Kaleidoscope truly can offer it all: private lessons in classical and contemporary styles, Suzuki, innovative group programs, Pre-K classes and rock ensembles. The teachers have been handpicked for their knowledge, enthusiasm and client-centered approach. All faculty members are active professionals and passionate instructors with proven teaching methodology.
Address: 195 Front Street N, Ste G Phone: (425) 443-5033
Experience Tea – experience-tea.com
The art and craft of making good tea is as complex as wine. Experience Tea has over 100 teas and botanicals. Experience and learn about the vast spectrum of good quality loose leaf tea in one of their classes.
Address: 195 Front Street North Phone: (206) 406.9838
Ming’s ZEN Gallery – mingsgallery.com
Discover the treasures of the Far East in the heart of historic Downtown Issaquah. Ming’s Zen Gallery invites visitors to explore 5,000 years of history, culture and tradition from the kingdoms of Japan, Korea, China, Burma, India, Nepal, Tibet & beyond. Celebrating our 51st year, Ming’s is locally owned and staffed by the 3rd generation of internationally accredited historians, direct importers and certified art appraisers. We specialize in antique & vintage furniture and art, bronze & alabaster statues, Buddha, Tibetan singing bowls, screens & scrolls, rare maps & manuscripts, Japanese tansu and original woodblock prints, snuff bottles, netsuke, jade,amber, cloisonne, antique paintings & Peking glass. We also design our own collection of jewelry, created from antique jade amulets, rare
pendants and exotic beads.
Address: 95 Front Street North Phone: (425) 814-0178
Museo Art Academy – museoart.com
We offer a variety of classes, camps and private lessons for all ages in our Issaquah studio and on-site at local schools and clubs. All lessons are designed to exceed the National Standards for Arts Education. Additionally, we host parties for all ages, private group projects, field trips and corporate team-building events!
Address: 160 NW Gilman Blvd, Unit 341 Phone: (425) 391-0244
Ming’s ZEN Gallery – mingsgallery.com
Discover the treasures of the Far East in the heart of historic Downtown Issaquah. Ming’s Zen Gallery invites visitors to explore 5,000 years of history, culture and tradition from the kingdoms of Japan, Korea, China, Burma, India, Nepal, Tibet & beyond. Celebrating our 51st year, Ming’s is locally owned and staffed by the 3rd generation of internationally accredited historians, direct importers and certified art appraisers. We specialize in antique & vintage furniture and art, bronze & alabaster statues, Buddha, Tibetan singing bowls, screens & scrolls, rare maps & manuscripts, Japanese tansu and original woodblock prints, snuff bottles, netsuke, jade,amber, cloisonne, antique paintings & Peking glass. We also design our own collection of jewelry, created from antique jade amulets, rare
pendants and exotic beads.
Address: 95 Front Street North Phone: (425) 814-0178
ArtByFire – http://www.artbyfire.com
ArtByFire was founded in 1997 to create a gallery and studio conducive for students and artists to be able to have a venue to create and sell their work. Their Front Street studio and gallery offers glass blowing classes, private parties, team-building events, kids camps, monthly special events and more. Work produced in their studio is in collections all around the United States.
Address: 195 Front Street Phone: (425) 996-8867
Village Theatre and First Stage – villagetheatre.org
Village Theatre is a leading producer of musical theatre in the Pacific Northwest, producing entertaining quality theatre for the entire family since 1979. The Mainstage season consistently offers patrons top-quality live theatre in an intimate setting. The theatre includes 450 seats, family rooms, restrooms aplenty, and a spacious lobby with adjacent Cafe. Production-wise, the new theatre space boasts rehearsal rooms, shops, a fully-equipped fly system, large control booth, capacious dressing rooms, green room, offices, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound capabilities.
Address: 303 Front Street North Phone: (425) 392-2202
First Stage Theatre
Since 1987, FIRST STAGE has provided Puget Sound students and their families a year round “home” for theatre arts activities. FIRST STAGE is uniquely designed to use theatre to build critical life skills in each participant. In FIRST STAGE, the classes and rehearsals encourage creativity, collaboration, problem solving, concentration, public speaking, and a strong work ethic. While some students are on a path to Broadway, all students are improving their futures and increasing self-confidence through involvement in FIRST STAGE or the Teen Access Program.
Address: 120 Front Street North Phone: (425) 392-1942