a Retreat to Nature for
the Creative Mind

Febrrrruary 2013 

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book structures assortment

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artist book samples

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artist book samples

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artist book samples

Artist's Books I   Jackie Hefty

Explore the many facets of Artists' Books. Utilize your personal strengths in making a visual work of art and stretch your working abilities with book structures as art. Create unique works incorporating a theme or message of your choice, not just blank pages. Most works will be one-of-a-kind pieces, but small editions are possible.   Sat Feb 16  10 - 4:30  Held in conjunction with UW Continuing Studies, registration is through UW, see link below.


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UW Continuing Ed Logo

Link to UW Continuing Studies website

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Experimental Drawing

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Experimental Drawing

Experimental Drawing   Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Drawing is one of the most elemental forms of communication throughout human culture, and the foundation for all of the visual arts. This fun, process-oriented workshop is for those who want to go beyond traditional drawing, expand skills and creativity, and gain more delight in the drawing process! We will explore expressive mark-making, exaggeration, co-operative drawing and using non-traditional drawing tools.    Sun, Feb 17    10-5  $100/$5 materials

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Charcoal Mini

Fun with Charcoal  Mini Workshop    Kay Brathol-Hostvet

If you have never played with expressive and versatile charcoal, you have been missing out! There's a reason it is the preferred medium of drawing instructors at the college-level. This three-hour workshop lets you explore fun, messy charcoal through playful, guided exercises. All supplies provided, no drawing experience necessary! Fri   Feb 22   9-12  $55   Register for the full day, enjoy both Fun with Charcoal & Fun with Acrylics.

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Fun with Acrylic Paint

Fun with Acrylic Paint  Mini Workshop   Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile of art mediums! Come play with color and learn a bit about handling this water-solvent paint in this three-hour workshop. All supplies are provided; no art experience necessary. Fri  Feb 22  1-4   $55/$5 materials  Register to enjoy both Fun with Charcoal & Fun with Acrylic Paint.

 

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gelatin prints

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gelatin printing

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gelatin printing

Gelatin Monotypes  Mini workshop    Jackie Hefty

Explore one-of-a-kind printmaking methods using gelatin. Employ both additive and subtractive methods of working, stencils and natural elements add extra dimension. Gelatin 'plates' will be prepared ahead for you. If you wish to make one to take home, refer to supply list.   Personal choice between paper and fabric for your basis to print on, see supply list.  We will be using water-based mediums.  No experience necessary.  Sat  Feb 23  1-4  $50/$10 materials

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