Whispering Woodlands 2020
Jan / Feb 2015

Please Note:  Living on the premises are several cats. This is their home, but they are willing to share both time and space with you. If needed they can be enclosed in seperate space from workshop partcipants.

Whispering Woodlands * 1600 Speedway Rd * Verona, WI * USA * 53593 *
Phone: (608) 848-9761

 

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Rock Wall leading to meadow

 

 

 

 

Just a little note:

Many of the classes I personally offer are meant to provide a progression in inter-related book arts opportunities. It is not necessary to take them in any specific order, but understand many are complimentary in nature. Likewise, a good foundational class in tools and working methods will be to your advantage for intermediate or advanced work. By taking a decorative paper workshop, you may utilize your work in a book structure as text pages, end sheets or as a cover. Similarily, by taking papermaking you may use the results in a book or as a substrate for a print, drawing, painting, or with letterpress.   Think of them as part of, or a means to an end, not the end in themselves. (not that many can not stand alone and be appreciated as completed work) It is also for this reason I repeat some foundational workshops more often. Understanding the method to my madness may be helpful when making workshop choices.

 

 

a Retreat to Nature for the Creative Mind

What's Happening in January and February you ask... 

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Jan '15 4 Day Writing Workshop

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Jan '15 Winter welcome, slippers a great addition to your supplies to bring.

Four Day Writing Workshop Retreat  
 
Whispering Woodlands is pleased to host what is an annual event for this group, starting the new year out with a 4 day writing workshop. Well organized, and well attended. Writing exercises, outdoor walks, sharing, practice - all a great experience of writing nourishment. Envious anyone?  Hoping to get clearance for others to join in next time...  They also nourish the body and soul! (see photos!)

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Jan '15 4 Day Writing Workshop

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Jan '15 4 Day Writing Workshop

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Jan '15 4 Day Writing Workshop

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Jan '15 4 Day Writing Workshop

Miriam Hall is the teacher/instructor/writer for this New Year writer's retreat. Please check her website for additional information about this and about her teachings.  We are working on plans for additional writing workshops with Miriam listed on Whispering Woodlands in the near future.  www.herspiral.com 

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Nov 25 Snow 1

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Nov 25 Snow 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jan and Feb Workshops taking place 'off-site'. (No, I am not lying in the sun in Florida or Arizona!)

I am pleased to share some upcoming programs offered 'off-site'  @ Olbrich Gardens starting in mid January.  These are all workshops provided by me, Jackie Hefty. I am coming to you during part of the winter months... 

Please refer to their website for more information and registration.  

http://www.olbrich.org/education/classes.cfm

 

 

 

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Decorative Paper Tehnique - Pochoir

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Olbrich Pochoir workshop

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Olbrich Pochoir workshop

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Olbrich Pochoir workshop

 

 

Pochoir Workshop (French Stenciling Technique)

Sunday, January 18, 1-4:30 pm  

 

 

 

 

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Gelatin Monoprints

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Garden Monotype

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Garden Monotype

 

 

Garden Monotypes Workshop (printmaking)

Saturday, January 31, 1-4:30 pm


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Calligraphy students

 

 

 

 

Space available for a couple more people! 

Calligraphy: The Art of Written Forms Workshop

Wednesdays, February 18 & 25, 6:30-8:30 pm both days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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sewing a stab binding

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Selection of book structures completed

Basic Handmade Book Structures Workshop

Tuesdays, March 10 & 17, 6:30-8:30 pm both days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm likin' 2015

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Basic Supplies

 

I have been asked to demonstrate and lead people of all ages, with and without experience, in hands on bookmaking experiences in correlation with The Saint John's Bible, 'Illuminating the Word' exhibit at the Chazen Museum of Art, refered to as Art Spin on the exhibition related special events, the afternoon of Sat Feb 21st. No registrion, no fee. Mead Whitter Lobby  Refer to www.chazen.wisc.edu for more information.

As a product of the UW Art Department, an alumni, Art Ed '79 and Master of Fine Arts '86, I am pleased to share and possibly ignite an interest in this fine institution along with the diversity and history of the book arts.  Come, take in the exhibit, it is quite exceptional, and take a little time to explore some simple book structures.

 

 

 

 

 

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