December 2015

Whispering Woodlands 2020

December 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

As we prepare to gift our friends and family following various traditions, Whispering Woodlands would like to draw your attention to the remaining workshops which allow you to create a unique, personal & meaningful gift - consider giving something you have made.

December 2015

Be sure to watch for the newest additions.

We strive for quality programs for your learning enjoyment.

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Drop Spine Box

Box Making: Clam Shell Box / Drop Spine Box Jackie Hefty

Based on using a conventional size of 8 1/2 x 11", we will create a housing for papers, books and treasures. Adjustments for various sizes will be discussed for individualized future projects. A good metal ruler, a sharp utility knife, a cutting matt and a clear head will be most important. Participants will have the opportunity to customize the covers with commercially available materials or personalized, hand decorated options. Fri Dec 4 & 11 1- 4:30 $125

Clam Shell or Drop Spine Box Supply List

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Fun with Acrylics 2

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Fun with Acrylics 1

Fun with Acrylic Paint 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. For a finished work of art to keep or give as a gift, consider taking the afternoon workshop, too! Sat, Dec 5, 9 - noon $65

Acrylic Minis Supply List

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Itty Bitty Acrylics

Itty Bitty Acrylics Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Colorful acrylic paint is one of the most versatile of art mediums! We'll be making tiny paintings—your choice of either abstract or representational—on small canvases in this three-hour workshop. A tiny easel to display your masterpiece is included. All supplies are provided; no art experience necessary. Extra canvases and easels available at retail cost. For a warm-up to acrylic and a day of colorful fun, consider taking the morning workshop, too! Sat, Dec 5, 1 - 4 $65

Acrylic Minis Supply List

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Coptic Bindings

Coptic Stitch Book Binding Jackie Hefty

Intermediate level book binding that will further develop and challenge your creative book binding skills. This binding design opens flat which is an advantage for writing or drawing. Recommend having basic bookmaking and sewing experience. Paper recommendations are on the supply list. Sun Dec 6, 1 - 5 $65/$10 materials

Supply List coming

Bookmaking Basic 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 IV - Winter

Ritual: Looking Within for Hope and Inspiration

Food: Soups & Sweets to Warm the Soul

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Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.

- Ludwig van Beethoven

As the Earth returns to its dormant state, we have the opportunity to look inward for hope and inspiration as the dark winter months encourage us all to pause and reflect on how far we have come in our creative journey and what the return of light will awaken within each of us. To nurture this quiet reflective period, join in on the meditative process of creating wholesome soups for nourishing one-pot meals that warm the soul and open space to look back, be present, and become strong and centered to move forward. Nutritious sweets will also be on the menu to carry us over until spring.

Sat, Dec 12 4 -8 pm $85 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 Sept 26 4 - 8 p.m.

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Long Stitch, leather spine and fabric covers

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Long Stitch Binding

Long Stitch Book Bindings Jackie Hefty

Intermediate level book bindings that will further develop and challenge your creative book binding skills. Traditional and innovative approaches will be explored. Long Stitch book designs open flat which is an advantage when writing or drawing in them. Recommend having basic bookmaking and sewing experience. Bring as many items that you already have from the Basic Tool Kit. Paper recommendations are on the supply list. Sun Dec 13, 1-4:30 $65/$10 materials