Whispering Woodlands 2020
Roberta Condon

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

Roberta Condon

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Pine Needle Basket

 

Pine Needle Basketry  Roberta Condon    

Begin your endeavor into Pine Needle Basketry in this full day course. Learn how to attach 14" long pine needles onto a small pre-drilled wooden basket base and use a darning needle with synthetic waxed sinew, all provided for your use. A handout with resources and websites will be provided. Individuals will be encouraged to work at their own pace with hands on assistance as needed. Students will need to bring a pair of sharp scissors and a needle-nose pliers. Optional:  those who wish to go to a more advanced level will be given the option of making a basket using traditional split walnut design. Walnuts provided.      Sat. June 16,  10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.    $150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lavender Basket

Cancelled - due to unexpected price increase of the Lavender we are not able to make this happen for a reasonalble price.  

 

Lavender Basket    Roberta Condon     

Freshly harvested lavender, locally sourced, will be used to complete a Lavender Basket. Most all supplies are provided for you, including utilizing three sliced walnuts as a base for attaching the lavender. You will be introduced to the process with step by step directions and demonstrations.  Resources and examples will be shared for inspiration and continued work at home. Individuals will be encouraged to work at their own pace with hands on assistance as needed.  Students will need to bring a pair of sharp scissors and a needle-nose pliers.    Sun. July 22, 1 - 4:30,  $130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lavender Trimmed Gourd Bowl

Cancelled - due to unexpected price increase of the Lavender we are not able to make this happen for a reasonalble price.  

 

 

 

 

Lavender Trimmed Gourd Bowl    Roberta Condon      

Freshly harvested lavender, locally sourced, will be used to complete your very own Lavender Trimmed Gourd Bowl. Most all supplies are provided for you. A small gourd will be cleaned and prepared for you with pre-drilled holes for attaching the lavender. You will be introduced to the process with step by step directions and demonstrations.  Resources and examples will be shared for inspiration and continued work at home. Individuals will be encouraged to work at their own pace with hands on assistance as needed.  Students will need to bring a pair of sharp scissors and a needle-nose pliers.  Sat. July 28, 1 - 4:30,    $135

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Roberta Condon

 

 

Roberta Condon -  is a fine artist with her own gallery and studio in Portage, WI.  A signature member of the Pastel Society of America.  I began weaving baskets three years ago with a week long course given by Jean Poythress Koon; a nationally recognized master teacher. She was a “natural” as Jean said, and took risks, created new designs, competed in national shows, and received national recognition among pine needle weavers.  Roberta has taught many classes through her gallery, and have created many converts to the pine needle weaving craft. She will share her first, second, and third projects to demonstrate how quickly it is possible to progress in this craft. In addition she will show current work, along with the project of the day.


 

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