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a Retreat to Nature for the Creative Mind
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June 2014
The
schedule for 2014 is still evolving.
Be
sure to watch for the newest additions. We
strive for quality programs for your learning enjoyment.
Click here for 2014 pdf schedule May, June, July, Aug, with some Sept into Oct
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Gelatin Monoprints |
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gelatin printing |
Gelatin Monotypes 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. Mon June 2 1-4:30 $55/$15 materials
Gelatin Monoprint Supply List
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Stab Binding |
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Long Stitch |
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Concertina Flag book |
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4 Needles/8 Signatures |
Book Structures: Basics &
Beyond Jackie Hefty Join us for an afternoon or every Thursday afternoon all month long. Summertime and the living is easy... making a
book or two. We will be focusing on a different binding each week, see below. You will better
understand the characteristics of papers; choosing, folding, tearing, and cutting while you learn basic
sewing and gluing techniques. Previous book making is recommended,
but not necessary. Thurs afternoons, June 5,
12, 19, 26 1 - 5,
$65/$5 materials per weekly session or choose
all 4 sessions $225/$20 materials (bring
specialty papers per individual preference)
June 5 - Stab Bindings,
June 12 - Accordian/Concertina/Flag Books, June
19 - 4 needles 8 signatures, June 26 -
Long Stitch
Bookmaking Basic Supply List
Hold My Spot Payment (Non-refundable $50 deposit credited to total workshop payment. Remainder
due one week prior to workshop beginning date.) Please supply workshop title and date(s).
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papermaking |
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paper pulp processing |
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papermaking |
Papermaking Jackie Hefty
In this introductory class you can experience pulp preparation in blenders and in a Hollander beater.
Explore recycling papers, sheet formation, collage, embedments, and pulp painting. Many options will be discussed for
continuing your papermaking adventures at home or here at Whispering Woodlands. Limited class size. *May be repeated and used
as studio time.* Fri, Sat, and/or Sun June 6, 7, 8 1 - 4:30 $55/$15
materials (per day) or all three sessions $200
Papermaking General Supply List
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fabric papers |
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fabric papers |
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fabric papers |
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fabric papers |
Fabric Papers Jackie
Hefty A little bit of this, a little bit of that; Fabric Papers! Come
and play - we will have the supplies necessary for this technique for you to explore. Fees cover most consumable materials
but you are encouraged to bring a few of your own. Recommendations are available on supply list. Mon
June 9 1 - 4
$45/$5 materials Limited to 6 people -
register early!
Fabric Papers Supply List
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Sumi-e painting |
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Sumi-e painting |
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Sumi-e painting |
Sumi-e:
Beginnings and Beyond Sue Beavers
Here's an opportunity to take your art, your painting to another level. But you won't have to try
to learn it all in a day, by investing a few morning hours during this 3 week class, you will share in Sue's passion for the
Japanese culture and learn the techniques of creating a sumi-e painting. Sumi-e means ink picture in Japanese and is composed
of 4 basic strokes. These strokes are said to represent all of the shapes and forms in the universe. They are
called the 4 gentlemen: Bamboo, Wild Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Plum Blossom. Sign up to learn more!
Tues June 10, 17, & 24 , 9 - noon
All three sessions $140/$15 materials fee, individual sessions @ $ 50/ $5 material
fee
Sumi-e supply list
(watch for
additional Sumi-e in July and August)
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Art of Drawing |
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Art of Drawing |
The Art of Drawing Kay Brathol-Hostvet Drawing
is the foundation skill for all the visual arts, both 2D and 3D. In this workshop, you will develop better drawing skills
and gain more pleasure in the drawing process. A lack of drawing skills often relates to a lack of understanding of spatial
concepts, and with problems with artistic 'vision' – the ability to create in artwork what is in one's imagination.
Work on developing an individual drawing style, learn ways to loosen up, and learn to see and measure accurately. We will
explore gestural and expressive mark-making, exaggeration or distortion, and co-operative drawing using the basic drawing
tools of graphite, charcoal, pen and ink. This workshop is appropriate for all skill levels. Wed,
June 11, 18, & 25 9-12 each day $155/$7 materials
The Art of Drawing Supply List
Hold My Spot Payment (Non-refundable $50 deposit credited to total workshop payment. Remainder
due one week prior to workshop beginning date.) Please supply workshop title and date(s).
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Concertina Flag book |
Book Structures: Basics &
Beyond Jackie Hefty Join us for an afternoon or every Thursday afternoon all month long. Summertime and the living is easy... making a
book or two. We will be focusing on a different binding each week, see below. You will better
understand the characteristics of papers; choosing, folding, tearing, and cutting while you learn basic
sewing and gluing techniques. Previous book making is recommended,
but not necessary. Thurs afternoons, June 5,
12, 19, 26 1 - 5,
$65/$5 materials per weekly session or choose
all 4 sessions $225/$20 materials (bring
specialty papers per individual preference)
June 5 - Stab Bindings,
June 12 - Accordian/Concertina/Flag Books, June
19 - 4 needles 8 signatures, June 26 -
Long Stitch
Bookmaking Basic Supply List
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Snappy Scrapy examples |
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Snappy Scrapy examples |
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Snappy Scrappy with photo |
Snappy Scrappy Jackie Hefty Feeling a little sassy? Join us for a 'breaking the rules' fabric
collage playful day. We will be raiding the fabric stash, using a variety of quilting and upholstery remnants to create what
we affectionately call "Snappy Scrappy". Layers, textures, lace, ribbon, and jewelry, buttons, or beads combine
to become your individualized Snappy Scrappy. Hand or machine stitch your choice pieces into a wall hanging,
book cover or fabric frame for a photo. We will have a few 'simple' sewing machines available, yarns and thread,
an assortment of pre-fringed upholstery fabrics (thanks Mom!) and background canvas for you, along with buttons, beads and
other trinkets. You are encouraged to bring any materials you wish to use and/or share. (Clean out your stash, well
within reason...) It isn't necessary to have a quilting or fiber arts background, having a sense of color combinations
and design will be helpful. A playful attitude is greatly desired. (Also offered on weekdays in April.)
Sat June 14, 10 - 4 $ 85/$15 materials
Snappy Scrappy Supply List
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Snappy Scrapy examples |
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Snappy Scrapy examples |
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Snappy Scrapy examples |
Snappy Scrappy Studio
Work Jackie Hefty What the heck, everything is going to be set up on Saturday, let's continue
with another 'breaking the rules' fabric collage day on Sunday afternoon. Less demonstrating, primarily a work day atmosphere.
Layers, textures, lace, ribbon, and jewelry, buttons, or beads combine in your individualized approach to "Snappy
Scrappy" Again, included will be; yarns and thread, an assortment of pre-fringed upholstery fabrics (thanks Mom!)
and background canvas for you, along with buttons, beads and other trinkets. Simple sewing machines will be available. You
are encouraged to bring any materials you wish to use and/or share. Sun June 15, 1 - 4 $45/$10 materials
Snappy Scrappy Supply List
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Decorative Paper Technique - Paste Papers |
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Decorative Paper Technique - Paste Papers |
Paste Papers Jackie Hefty
A personal favorite, explore the freedom of expressing yourself making creative
papers for collage, scrapbooking or as decorative papers for the book arts. Fun decorative techniques, few limitations, follow
up with more at home. Paper recommendations on supply list. (Just a little messy, bring a smock, it's
akin to finger painting!) No experience required, may be repeated. Mon June 16 1-4:30
$60/$10 materials
Paste Papers Supply List
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Sumi-e painting |
Sumi-e:
Beginnings and Beyond Sue Beavers
Here's an opportunity to take your art, your painting to another level. But you won't have to try
to learn it all in a day, by investing a few morning hours during this 3 week class, you will share in Sue's passion for the
Japanese culture and learn the techniques of creating a sumi-e painting. Sumi-e means ink picture in Japanese and is composed
of 4 basic strokes. These strokes are said to represent all of the shapes and forms in the universe. They are
called the 4 gentlemen: Bamboo, Wild Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Plum Blossom. Sign up to learn more!
Tues June 10, 17, & 24 , 9 - noon
All three sessions $140/$15 materials fee, individual sessions @ $ 50/ $5 material
fee
Sumi-e supply list
(watch for
additional Sumi-e in July and August)
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Soft Pastels: Advanced |
Pastel Painting: Advanced Kay Brathol-Hostvet
Continue to grow as a pastellist.
This workshop is geared toward those who have already taken numerous introductory pastel workshops, are fairly accomplished
and comfortable with the medium, and have competent drawing skills. Work toward increasing your artistry through learning
new techniques and consider design and content in developing your images. Specific papers and a selection of both hard and
soft pastels are required. Wed, June 18 & 25
1-4 both days $120/$5 materials
Painting in Pastels Advanced Supply List
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Journaling Pages |
Journaling Pages (text &/or image) Sue Beavers
Susan uses music, art and writing to tap into emotions. Feelings are expressed within a safe and contained environment
through listening to music and drawing. Using the non-dominant hand, the creative, spiritual, feeling part of the brain is
accessed to help explore and better understand yourself and your emotions. Through creativity, the soul instinctively heals
itself. No artistic talent is required. The non-dominant hand exercises enable the intuitive, creative,
spiritual problem solving side of the brain to be accessed. Minimal supplies, 8x10 sketch book or journal
with unlined paper and a set of 12 markers. Thurs June
19, 9-noon (also July 17 and Aug 14) $60/$5 materials
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4 Needles/8 Signatures |
Book Structures: Basics &
Beyond Jackie Hefty Join us for an afternoon or every Thursday afternoon all month long. Summertime and the living is easy... making a
book or two. We will be focusing on a different binding each week, see below. You will better
understand the characteristics of papers; choosing, folding, tearing, and cutting while you learn basic
sewing and gluing techniques. Previous book making is recommended,
but not necessary. Thurs afternoons, June 5,
12, 19, 26 1 - 5,
$65/$5 materials per weekly session or choose
all 4 sessions $225/$20 materials (bring
specialty papers per individual preference)
June 5 - Stab Bindings,
June 12 - Accordian/Concertina/Flag Books, June
19 - 4 needles 8 signatures, June 26 -
Long Stitch
Bookmaking Basic Supply List
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And Summer Begins Jan Norsetter |
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Badfish Creek Jan Norsetter |
Plein Air Painting in Oils For
Beginning & Intermediate oil painters Jan
Norsetter In this workshop I will show you two different methods of approaching plein air painting. We will use
one for a morning painting and one for an afternoon painting. For outdoor painting I generally use a limited palette of colors.
I will show you how I manage my palette, what paint colors I use and how to mix colors using 7 tubes of paint (see supply
list below). We’ll talk about placement, shadows, lighting, painting to finish and clean up. I don’t
use solvents most of the time so I have developed strategies for handling paint using Gamblin Solvent free gel or M Graham
alkyd walnut oil and for cleaning my brushes with soap and water. Fri June 20, 9 - 4 $100
Plein Air in Oils Supply List
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Plein Air |
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Plein Air |
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spring plein air |
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Plein Air Painting in Soft Pastels |
Plein Air Painting in Soft Pastel
Kay Brathol-Hostvet Pastel is perfect for depicting the various textures and colors of the landscape and is a very portable
medium so it is ideal for plein air painting—working directly from nature. You'll complete two or three small
works on different papers, provided by the instructor. Previous experience in soft (chalk-like) pastel is highly recommended,
but beginners with good drawing skills are welcome. Sat, June 21 9-4 $105/$5 materials
Plein Air in Pastels Supply List
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Mosaic Stained Glass student work |
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Cone Flowers |
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Mosaic Stained Glass |
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Mosaic Stained Glass |
Mosaics Spend an afternoon or two or three, create your unique Mosaic design(s). With several
afternoons to work, you will be able to accomplish either a larger work or several smaller pieces. No experience necessary
and yet a great opportunity for the experienced individual, to work without needing to pack up every day. We will be working
in the upper studio (out building) while Plein Air painters are milling around the property doing their thing. Fri, Sat, Sun, June 20, 21,
22
1 - 4 daily rate @ $45/$15 materials or all three days
for $125/$40 materials
Mosaic Stained Glass Capture the beauty of translucent glass in an array of color as you create the affect of stained glass as a mosaic. Covering the basics of mosaics
as you create a glass on glass hanging art piece. Leave with a better
understanding of design considerations, tools, cutting methods, adhesives, grouting, and how to continue at home.
Mosaic Stained Glass Supply List
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Garden Mosaic student works |
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Garden Mosaic student works |
Garden Mosaic Capture
the beauty and colorful nature of a favorite scene, symbol, flower, or either a geometric or abstract design in the form of
a mosaic. We will be covering the basics of mosaics as you work, breaking glass or old china, adding marbles
or stone pebbles to make your individualized mosaic art piece. Leave with a better understanding of design considerations,
tools, cutting methods, adhesives, grouting, and how to continue at home.
Garden Mosaic Supply List
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Sumi-e painting |
Sumi-e:
Beginnings and Beyond Sue Beavers
Here's an opportunity to take your art, your painting to another level. But you won't have to try
to learn it all in a day, by investing a few morning hours during this 3 week class, you will share in Sue's passion for the
Japanese culture and learn the techniques of creating a sumi-e painting. Sumi-e means ink picture in Japanese and is composed
of 4 basic strokes. These strokes are said to represent all of the shapes and forms in the universe. They are
called the 4 gentlemen: Bamboo, Wild Orchid, Chrysanthemum and Plum Blossom. Sign up to learn more!
Tues June 10, 17, & 24 , 9 - noon
All three sessions $140/$15 materials fee, individual sessions @ $ 50/ $5 material
fee
Sumi-e supply list
(watch for
additional Sumi-e in July and August)
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Long Stitch |
Book Structures: Basics &
Beyond Jackie Hefty Join us for an afternoon or every Thursday afternoon all month long. Summertime and the living is easy... making a
book or two. We will be focusing on a different binding each week, see below. You will better
understand the characteristics of papers; choosing, folding, tearing, and cutting while you learn basic
sewing and gluing techniques. Previous book making is recommended,
but not necessary. Thurs afternoons, June 5,
12, 19, 26 1 - 5,
$65/$5 materials per weekly session or choose
all 4 sessions $225/$20 materials (bring
specialty papers per individual preference)
June 5 - Stab Bindings,
June 12 - Accordian/Concertina/Flag Books, June
19 - 4 needles 8 signatures, June 26 -
Long Stitch
Bookmaking Basic Supply List
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Hand Book Ingrid Dijkers |
Ingrid Dijkers workshops have
been cancelled.
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Hand Book Ingrid Dijkers |
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Hand Book Ingrid Dijkers |
Hand Book Ingrid
Dijkers The imagery used in this Hand Book
developed out of my love for
doodling combined and the art of Mehndi, the ancient art of temporary lacework tattoos done with herbal henna. This application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration is used in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh
as a ceremonial art form which
originated in ancient India. This 5" X 8" Hand Book is a unique vessel to capture daily inspirations, instructions, thoughts or can just be used as a basic journal. This workshop will focus on binding this book and getting it ready for your journaling needs. You are provided with 5 pages of collage imagery that you can begin working with in class and easily finish up later at home. Most materials are included in the provided kit. The student list is short and simple. You should already have most things at home. Fri June 27 1 - 4 $70/$20 materials
Hand Book Student Supply List
Ingrid Dijkers workshops have
been cancelled.
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File Folder Journal Ingrid Dijkers |
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File Folder Journal Ingrid Dijkers |
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File Folder Journal Ingrid Dijkers |
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File Folder Journal Ingrid Dijkers |
File
Folder Journal Ingrid
Dijkers A very unique approach to journaling and journal
making, this workshop is more than just constructing a simple journal. We'll start by making a 12' roll of paper
from a collection of unusual papers including - Braille, ledger paper, maps, old blue prints, pages from hymnals
and foreign language books, all of which will be provided (but feel free to bring your own to share or trade with
classmates). This will all be glued and sewn together before it's bound in a cover made from vintage stock File Folders
(including metal tabs). We'll put this all together with a simple binding method to complete this eclectic and very workable
unique personal journal. We'll talk about different ways of adding to and working in this journal and how to add beading
to the spine. Sat June 28 10 - 4:30 $145/$15
materials
File Folder Journal Student Supply List
Ingrid Dijkers workshops have
been cancelled.
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Journal Obscura Ingrid Dijkers |
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Journal Obscura Ingrid Dijkers |
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Journal Obscura Ingrid Dijkers |
"The Journal Obscura"
Ingrid Dijkers Intrigued and inspired by the
Camera Obscura, this journal was created and loosely based on this concept. Loose pages instill memories
of old photographs and have journaling on the back that are neatly housed inside the Journal Obscura. Pages can be removed, flipped over or rearranged
at will - a format that makes working on the pages and reading them a real pleasure. Focus of this workshop
is on constructing and finishing the Journal Obscura box with lens and preparing it for all your journaling needs.
We'll discuss different methods of making pages and techniques with provided samples. It is well suited for
all levels. Sun. June 29 10 - 4:30 $145/$15 materials
Journal Obscura Student Supply List
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