Plein Air Painting in Soft Pastels   Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Pastel is perfect for depicting the various textures and colors of the landscape and is a very portable medium so it is ideal for plein air painting-working directly from nature. You'll complete two small works on different papers, provided by the instructor. Previous experience in soft pastel is highly recommended, but beginners with good drawing skills are welcome. Experienced plein air students may bring their own papers if they wish. We may work off-site for part of the day.   Saturday Sept. 28,   9 - 4   $135    NOTE earlier start time than usual

Stamp Making & Relief Block Printing Jackie Hefty

Fun foam, linoleum, erasers, yarn, rubber bands, and add a few common household items to re-use or recycle as you create designs for printing. Use flowers, plants, or personal images as inspiration or subject matter to make cards and wrapping papers in this fun 2-week workshop. All supplies included.     Tuesdays, April 9 & 16, 6-9 p.m.   

Pamphlet & Stab Bindings  Intergenerational 

 Paste Papers   Jackie Hefty

A personal favorite, explore the freedom of expressing yourself making creative papers for collage, scrapbooking or as decorative papers for the book arts. Fun decorative techniques, few limitations, follow up with more at home. Paper recommendations on supply list. (Just a little messy, bring a smock, it's akin to finger painting!) No experience required, may be repeated.   Fri April 26,  2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  $65/$15 materials

We all have those unfinished or "just not right" projects--paintings, collage, drawings. Whether you just need the time, new ideas, or fresh eyes to view your work, Kay will help you generate some completed projects. This loosely-structured workshop will include beginning and ending group critiques, handouts and "ideas" examples, and uninterrupted work time with as much or as little personal attention from the instructor as you request. This workshop is for all skill levels and all media.      Sunday, April 28,   10 - 4   $120

Suminagashi - Eastern or Asian Marbling Technique

 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.  Fri. June 7, 1 - 4:30 p.m.   $60/$10 materials 

Japanese Stab Bindings 

Coptic Stitch

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.   Fri June 14, 1 - 4:30 p.m.   $75/$10 materials

Relief Printmaking

Most people are familiar with rubber stamps and the concept of being able to print multiple copies, often as cards or gift tags.  Are you ready to take this to the next level, creating your own image and carving a block? Images may be an abstract design or personal image. You will cut or carve the soft block material adding textures and open areas.  Printing will be done with water-based inks. Let me show you how, learn the basic process and you will be on your way to making your personal greeting cards or larger format images. In this class you will have the opportunity to print both with and without a press, so you may easily continue at home. Appropriate for all levels.   Sat. June 15, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  $95/$15 materials  

Pochoir Stencils (French Stencil technique)   Intergenerational

Pochoir stencils may find their way as book images, decorative paper designs, scrapbooking and/or greeting cards.  A terrific alternative to screen printing and a great way to utilize some less expensive pastels. Simplified images and designs work best as you learn the basics. This is appropriate for an adult and child intergenerational experience.  Adults may choose to cut individual designs, (a good cutting matt and x-acto knife will be necessary) or along with younger participants, may utilize pre-cut designs provided.  Minimal supply list.   Thurs. June 20, 1 - 4:30 p.m.  $65/$7 materials

Arranged Compositions from Life    Kay Brathol-Hostvet  

Using your favorite drawing or painting media, we will explore personal interpretations of still life using plants and unique objects. Several areas of the studio will be set up, but you may bring your own objects to add to these areas or set up your own composition. Working from life (not photos) from a planned composition is a great way to strengthen your design, painting and drawing skills, as well as learning how symbolism and painting style make your work meaningful. If you think you hate still life-challenge your assumptions and see why you should embrace this timeless genre. This workshop assumes previous experience in the medium you bring. Saturday, June 22, 10-4  $150

 Paste Papers    Jackie Hefty

A personal favorite, explore the freedom of expressing yourself making creative papers for collage, scrapbooking or as decorative papers for the book arts. Fun decorative techniques, few limitations, follow up with more at home. Paper recommendations on supply list. (Just a little messy, bring a smock, it's akin to finger painting!) No experience required, may be repeated. Thurs. June 27, 1 - 4:30 p.m.  $65/$15 materials