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| Autumn Beauty |
As our world approaches the 4th
quarter of the year, we prepare to gift our friends and family following various traditions. Whispering Woodlands
would like to draw your attention to many workshops which allow you to create a unique, personal and meaningful gift
- consider giving something you have made.
September 2015
Be sure to watch for the newest additions.
We strive for quality programs for
your learning enjoyment.
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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.
Sat Sept 5, 1 - 5 $55/$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 Sept 6, 1 - 4 $45/$10 materials
Snappy Scrappy Supply List
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| Secret Belguim Binding |
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| Lacing Cover |
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| Lacing Detail |
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| Secret Belguim Binding |
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| Secret Belguim Binding |
Secret
Belgium Binding
Jackie Hefty
Challenging
yet beautiful to behold; front cover, spine and back cover, all held together with a lacing pattern. Signatures sewn
to laces. The width of the spine is determined by the thickness of the signatures (text block) which is
determined by the weight/thickness of the paper and the number of signatures. You determine it all with
your choice of papers/materials available. Shown here with 90# watercolor paper. Book may be opened fairly
flat. Many holes to punch, bring your Japanese Hole Punch if you have one. Tues
Sept 8, 1-5 $65/$10 materials
Secret Belguim Binding Supply List
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| Variations on Stab Bindings |
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| sewing a stab binding |
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| Suminagashi samples |
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| Suminagashi samples |
Requested date for a couple
people - join us if you can . . .
Suminagashi Floating Inks (Paper Marbling technique of the Far East)
Jackie
Hefty
A decorative
paper technique with uses in bookmaking, collage, scrapbooking, letterpress printing and card making. Subtle use of swirling
colored inks on thin Japanese papers. Minimal supplies necessary to continue at home. Thurs
Sept 10, 1-4:30 $55/$10
materials
Suminagashi Supply List
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| Mosaic Stained Glass student work |
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| Mosaic Frame |
Mosaics
Stained Glass Mosaic or
Garden Mosaic Jackie Hefty
Capture the beauty of translucent glass in an array of color
as you create the affect of stained glass as a mosaic. OR Design a Garden Mosaic with glass, ceramic tile, broken dish-ware,
etc. Covering the basics of mosaics as you create. Leave with a better understanding of design considerations,
tools, cutting methods, adhesives, grouting, and how to continue at home. Fri Sept 11 or
Sat Sept 12, 1 - 4:30 $45/$15 materials
General Mosaics Supply List
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| Monotype |
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| Monotype Basics |
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| Monoprinting |
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 your
use, but bring your own if you have one already. 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. Tues Sept 15 1-4:30 $55/$15 materials
Gelatin Monoprint Supply List
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| Fabric Monotypes, Positive and Negative |
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| Fabric Monotypes, Positive and Negative |
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| Codex Book Sample |
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| Codex Book Sample |
Basic
Codex (Cased in Binding) Jackie Hefty
Learn or review the basics of a sewn and simple cased-in book binding. Create a four signature
book, with common & readily available drawing and cardstock papers (or bring your own selection).
Project includes sewing with waxed linen thread and covering board with decorative paper. Thurs
Sept 17, 1 - 5 $65/$15 materials
Bookmaking Basic Supply List
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| fabric papers |
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| fabric papers |
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| Calligraphic Communication Series Details |
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| Calligraphic Communication Series Details |
Calligraphic Mark-making Jackie Hefty
You've learned the 'rules', now break 'em or exploit them. Free expression using calligraphic
marks. Explore the typical and a-typical approaches with pen, brush and other mark making implements. Tues
Sept 22, 1 - 4:30 $55/10 materials
Calligraphic Markmaking Supply List
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| Non-Adhesive Book samples JH |
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| Non-Adhesive Book samples JH |
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| Stamp Making |
Stamp Making Jackie Hefty
Develop your personal
designs and imagery. Using common household items, found objects, blocks of wood, and more - we will cut, glue,
tape, and/or carve textures and designs. Stamps may be used with inks or paint on paper or fabric. Fri Sept 25 1 - 4:30 $45/$5 materials
Stampmaking Supply List
Savoring the Seasons
Attending to the Artist Within
Christa Bruhn, PhD
Cultivating our creativity as artists is as much about practicing our craft as caring for the vessel through
which we bring forth our mindful masterpieces. Treat yourself to this four-part culinary artist series that follows
the seasons to provide food for thought to inspire the human spirit. You will have the opportunity to deepen your
connection to the natural world by engaging your senses in the sacred ritual of growing, preparing and feasting on wholesome
food prepared in community.
Part III - Fall
Ritual: Harvest
Time
Appreciating
Gifts from Ourselves and the Earth
Food: Fall
Feast & Fellowship by the Fire
After a full belly, all is poetry. - Frank McCourt
Fall is the time to harvest
the seedlings we have been nurturing and check in with what we have cultivated within ourselves. We have invested time and
energy in caring for our own personal food source and cultivating our creativity through mindful self-care. Let us gather
to prepare food on the fire and feast on some of the fruits of our labor, then share stories of our own experience with this
incremental process. This gathering will prove to be a moving experience as food and fellowship warm our hearts and infuse
our creative spirits with new energy. Sat, Sept 26 4 -8 pm $85 (supplies included) One does not need
to register for all 4 classes, but we think you may want to . . . additional dates are: Sat March 21 noon - 4 p.m., Sat June
27 1- 7 p.m., and Sat Dec 12 1 - 5 p.m.
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| Letterpress |
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| One Liners |
One Liners & Catchy Phrases
A new Intro to Letterpress Jackie Hefty
Register before September 25 and provide me with a one word or one
liner phrase you'd like to print. I'll have it set and ready to run on a press. We'll spend some time discussing the
history behind the printing press, as workhorse and as an art form. Learn the basis of setting type, inking the
press and printing. Perfect introduction for a unique greeting card or a small broadside. Print multiple copies
to send to family, friends, and trade with fellow classmates. Limited space. Mon Sept 28, 1 -5 $60/$5 materials
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