Calligraphy: the art of written forms   Jackie Hefty

An introduction to Calligraphy in a nut shell.  No experience necessary, those repeating will be challenged with additional material.  Learn the basics of several lettering styles and the importance of practice. Working with pen/brush, ink, and paper, express yourself in this age old format.  Hand-letter a favorite poem or quotation for gifts, create unique greeting cards, and more. Minimal supplies are needed and you can continue your learning at home.  Thurs  July 3, 10   1 - 4  $75/$5 materials 

Papermaking - Garden Harvest   

Jackie Hefty

Looking to our gardens, we will use a variety of pressed flower petals to form beautiful papers.  A terrific way to preserve the beauty of those flower petals from your garden. Processes include; recycling papers, sheet formation, pulp painting and more. Students may continue papermaking adventures at home. *May be repeated and used as studio time.* Fri, Sat, and/or Sun  July 4, 5, and/or 6  1 - 4  $55/$15 materials (per day) 

Papermaking: the adventure continues  Jackie Hefty

Explore the many facets of papermaking in this weekly open studio work atmosphere. After understanding the basic techniques, the beginner will be comfortable working alongside the more experienced. Wet fun on a summer afternoon.  Sign up for any individual Monday afternoon or all 4. Mon July 7, 14, 21, 28  1 - 4  $55/$15 materials (per day) or all four @ $200/$50 materials

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!   July 8, 15, 22, 29,   9 - noon   All four sessions  $180/$20 materials fee, individual sessions @ $ 50/ $5 material fee

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!   July 8, 15, 22, 29,   9 - noon   All four sessions  $180/$20 materials fee, individual sessions @ $ 50/ $5 material fee

Calligraphy postponed until August 21 and 28  - same time, 1-4 each afternoon. Hope you can make it!

Calligraphy: the art of written forms   Jackie Hefty

An introduction to Calligraphy in a nut shell.  No experience necessary, those repeating will be challenged with additional material.  Learn the basics of several lettering styles and the importance of practice. Working with pen/brush, ink, and paper, express yourself in this age old format.  Hand-letter a favorite poem or quotation for gifts, create unique greeting cards, and more. Minimal supplies are needed and you can continue your learning at home.  Tues  July 15, 22   1 - 4  $75/$5 materials 

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 July 17, 9-noon  (also June 19 and Aug 14)  $60/$5 materials

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.  Thurs  July 17  1-4:30  $55/$15 materials