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| Spring Woodlands |
Whispering Woodlands is
a stimulating yet tranquil environment to explore and expose yourself to a new technique or investigate a new direction in
your work.
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| Oak Buds |
April
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| Full Swing, soft pastel by Kay |
Introduction
to Painting with Soft Pastel Kay Brathol-Hostvet
Many students "fall in love"
with pastels after taking this workshop! Soft pastels are fun to use, colorful, versatile, immediate, and very expressive.
Kay will introduce you to this fascinating dry painting medium through a variety of exercises on different papers. Learn
how to use solvents and fixative to enhance your images. You'll complete three different works in this one-day studio
workshop, including a densely-colored painting on sanded paper. Every workshop participant will experience ample personal
attention as well as fun and positive group interaction. A supply list will be sent to you; all paper for this introductory
class will be provided by the instructor. Tuition discount if also enrolled in Pastel Interpretations. Sat. April 4, 9 - 4:30
$95/$5 materials
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| Student work from Pastel Interpretaions by Tricia Duren |
Pastel
Interpretations (Soft Pastel) Kay Brathol-Hostvet
Soft pastel is a very adaptable medium and is perfect for learning different painting techniques.
In this studio workshop, you will do four different interpretations from the same photographic reference. Each work
in your series will be quite unlike the others; you won't believe you had it in you! We will be using different
papers and styles of application for each piece; consequently, you will learn which styles and techniques work best for you.
Previous experience with soft "chalk-like" pastel is recommended, but beginners are welcome. All paper provided;
a supply list will be sent to you. Tuition discount if also enrolled in Introduction to Painting with Soft Pastel. Sun. April 5, 9 - 4:30 $95/$7 materials
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Are your batteries
running on low? Need a creative recharge? Can't commit to a two day or even a one day workshop right now? Sign up
for one of our Evening Groups, meeting on a monthly basis. Share a few hours each month in a supportive environment
with creative and like-minded individuals.
Advancing
Your Watercolor Textures& Alterations
Helen Klebesadel
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| Tree of Life watercolor by Helen Klebesadel |
Advancing
Your Watercolor is part of a series of one-day workshops. Each workshop is designed for participants who have had some
training in watercolor. Each one-day session is focused on advancing the participants' technical, creative, and critical
processes in watercolor. Starting with a demo of techniques to be covered, the rest of the workshop will focus on individualized
exploration and application of the techniques, 1) March 14, Wet into Wet and Making Your Mark reviews wet-into-wet technique
as well as a variety of mark-making with brushes and tools, 2) April 18, Textures and Adulterations, reviews a variety of
ways to create texture in watercolor.
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| Spring Lushness |
Artist
Play Date (APD) Nature Journals Jackie Hefty
Creative Energy all bottled up? Think of this as your ‘Artistic
Workout' - come ready to have fun and give your creative energy a boost. You will be lead through various stimulating
exercises and then allowed to focus for the remainder of the time. Mark your calendar now and join us for a day of fun and
sharing with other artists in a supportive and stimulating environment. Dates are scattered among other programs, look to
see which ones work for you. Sun.
April 19 1 - 5 $35 Includes most supplies
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| Bill leading a drumming workshop in the gazebo at Whispering Woodlands |
Earth, Music...Magic!
Rhythms of Life Bill Kehl Creating strong community spirit / drumming the powerful pulse together. A FUN and engaging experience
using drums and group rhythm making for a joyful journey of celebrating life. You won't want to miss this memorable experience,
a participatory celebration of Earth Day. A terrific inter-generational program for all abilities.
Sat. April 25 1-3:30 Adult
(16 - up) $25 Children (6-15) / Seniors (65 & up) $15 Children
under 6 $10
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| May Violets |
Golden Paints Lecture/Demo Bonnie Cutts
Throughout this 2 hour presentation you will hear tons of information
about a variety of Golden acrylics and the inherent possibilities of acrylic materials. Extensive information about
acrylic paints, gels and mediums is presented, including the new OPEN acrylics. OPEN is designed to stay wet longer
than other acrylics, allowing for more control over drying time. Hear about the new Digital Mixed Media, materials that push
the versatility of acrylics by allowing you to combine the languages of printmaking, photography and painting. You will
have an opportunity to feel how paints and gels mix together, as well as see several examples of materials in a variety of
applications. See how you can extend your paint to save yourself money, and how to mix gels with paints to create gorgeous
textures and surfaces to paint on. Open to all levels of painting experience. Information packets and free samples
for all attending. . Fri. May 1 7 - 9 p.m. No fee but registration required
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| Red Room, Bonnie Cutts |
Acrylic
Collage & Gel Transfer Bonnie Cutts
In
this class we will use acrylic paints, gels and mediums to create several interesting collage elements to work with. You will
learn about making gel skins and what to do with them, work with prepared transparent acrylic skins made from gel and a photocopy
image, and do direct transfers into wet acrylic materials. Working with prepared gel skins and other acrylic materials you
will create a portrait filled with all sorts of whimsical touches. Colorful papers will be available for you to collage into
your work and a variety of drawing materials will be provided as well. All paints, gels and mediums provided. Open to all
levels of painting experience.
Bring to class: favorite paintbrushes, palette knives, a small towel, rags, and a water
container. Sat. May 2 10 - 4 $110/$10 materials
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| Autumn's End, Bonnie Cutts |
Mixed Media with Acrylics Bonnie Cutts Come and work with a variety of
fun acrylic gels and grounds that can really enhance your mixed media artwork. Using Golden Fluid Acrylics, watercolor
pencils, water-soluble crayons and oil pastels you will travel a creative journey while working on a variety of gorgeous surfaces.
Learn about translucent as well as opaque materials. Become familiar with iridescent grounds such as Micaceous Iron Oxide,
and absorbent surfaces like Coarse Molding Paste. Apply multiple layers of paint and gels and watch your images take on a
life of their own. Information about the acrylic materials available for your use will be presented throughout the day.
All paints, gels and mediums provided. Open to all levels of painting experience.
Bring to class: paintbrushes, palette
knives, a water container, rags, pencils (and any other drawing materials you prefer--or use mine), and a sense of adventure.
Sun.
May 3 10 - 4 $110 / $10 materials
Collage & Gel Transfer
/ Mixed Media with Acrylics Sign up for both and receive a $25 discount. Use the button below for combination package purchase.
$195 / $20 materials
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Perhaps you don't think of yourself as a writer,
a poet, an artist, or a musician, not to worry, programs are designed in a small group atmosphere for the novice and the experienced.
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| Begin Again Watercolor Summer 08 |
Introduction to Watercolor Helen Klebesadel
This is the chance to learn or re-learn watercolor
from an artist who loves watercolor as the flexible painting medium it is (realistic, expressive, abstract) and who enjoys
making painting with watercolor accessible to all who want it. The motto of the class is: "Just how much serious fun
can we really have painting with watercolor?" This is a watercolor workshop for beginners, and for those who need a refresher
to get started again. May
9 & 10 10 - 4
$185
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| Spiral, watercolor by Helen |
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| Briony Foy |
Color.
Color ? Color ! Briony Jean Foy
Curious? Frustrated? Learn the basics of Color Theory:
Hues, Tints, Shades, Tones, Contrasts and Harmonies. In this workshop we will do yarn windings and other exercises to
decipher color. As a group we will look at examples of your work that you think are successful and examples that do
not work as well.... We'll figure out why. Make your work come alive. Supplies to bring: Scissors, tape, and Yarn- any and all scraps you have (especially fine
yarns- minimum 5" long. We will throw them all into a group pile to share. Some provided, but we want as
many colors, sizes, textures and fibers as we can get!) Also, bring 1-3 color art postcards that you LOVE. Images
of paintings work better than photographs- Choose based on the color more than line or image. No
experience necessary yet, can be a good review. Weavers, Knitters, Crocheters, Spinners,
Sewers, are all welcome. Sat.
May 16 10 - 4 $ 85
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| Fall 08 Plein Air Pastels |
Plein Air
Painting in Soft Pastel Kay Brathol-Hostvet
Rejoice in spring and your creativity! The natural beauty at Whispering Woodlands will be our
muse. Pastel is perfect for depicting the various textures and fresh colors of the spring landscape and is a very portable
medium so it is ideal for plein air work. We will use the studio as our home base, but head outside to work directly
from nature. Kay will demonstrate several techniques that are especially helpful for outdoor work. You will complete
two small paintings that can be used as studies for larger studio works or might stand alone as plein air masterpieces! Previous
pastel or other painting experience is recommended. If bad weather, we will work in the studio from photographs or a nature-inspired
still life. Paper will be provided; a supply list will be sent to you. Sun. May 17, 9 - 4:30 $85/$4materials
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| Painted Pages & Book Structures |
Painted Pages & Book Making (AKA Painted Storybooks)
Jill K. Berry Artists' books are
a synthesis of every art form I have ever tried: drawing, painting, journaling, photography, poetry and storytelling. In this
class we will begin by painting pages with all sorts of mediums, languages and hues. We will then transform our painted pages
into books that will contain our words and pictures. Content, composition, palettes, craftsmanship, and creativity are all
a part of this way of working, and we will discuss effective techniques in each area. Depending on the energy level of the
crowd, we will make five artists' books, maybe more! Material fee includes kits for books, paints, poems, and lots
of other goodies. Sat/Sun, May 30 & 31 10-4:30 $240/$30 materials
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| Woodland Flowers |
June
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| Hammered Flower Notecards |
Mother
& Adult Daughter; Creating Art Together Nancy Welch
Enjoy time for playful art with your
mother and adult daughter (sisters and/or in-laws are also welcome). Pound flowers and leaves on to paper and fabric
to create note cards and book marks, paint on tiles or glass to create colorful art, and work with colorful wool roving to
make needle felted pins or embellish fabrics. No art background is necessary. These are intended as introductory classes for
you to create space and time to share together. Join us for an early evening of creativity, bring a light dinner and revel
in the beautiful surroundings of our decks or wooded areas. Please bring a glass vase, wine glass, jar or plate to paint.
This is a great gift for Mother's Day. (Something she
can look forward to sharing together!)
Thursday June 4, 4:30-8pm $55/$5 materials
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| Needle Felting Designs |
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| Ladyslippers, watercolor by Helen |
Finding
Your Artist Voice-Mixed Media Helen Klebesadel
In this creativity workshop using mixed-media
collage techniques, you learn an art-making process that can overcome the internal censors that stop us from developing original
content and moving forward as artists. The workshop is designed to accommodate beginning and experienced adult artists who
want to take part in guided projects that will open new directions in their art. June 6 & 7 10 - 4 $185
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| You Can Draw - Kay |
You CAN Draw! For the
Absolute Beginner Kay Brathol-Hostvet
If you can ride
a bicycle, operate a sewing machine, or drive a car, you can learn to draw, too! The skill of drawing is simply a matter
of eye-hand coordination and practice. The focus of this workshop will be on how we learn to draw. Drawing
is a fun and relaxing hobby, a useful tool in planning home and garden projects, and a foundation skill for all the other
visual arts. If you are afraid to draw, Kay will alleviate those fears through fun-yes, FUN-drawing exercises and simple,
straightforward directions to get you started. A great workshop for those who need or want a refresher on drawing, too.
All materials are provided including your own drawing tools and sketchbook to take home. Fri. June 12, 9 - 4:30 $95/$12 materials
Cooking Up
the Nature Poem Gay Davidson-Zielske
Since many people's thoughts turn to nature
at this time of year, Gay offers a trip down the garden path with instruction on Cooking Up The Nature Poem.
We will put some garden fresh stuff in a couple of crockpots or salad bowls, meditate and do loosening up exercises for a
little while, read great examples of the gardening and nature poems, hear a little inspirational music, then settle down
to free-write around the subject for a short while. There are plenty of inspirational settings to choose from as your writing
spot at Whispering Woodlands.(rustic or manicured) As we gather back together, we then pare it down, dice it into pleasing
lines, add a couple of metaphors and a dash of whimsy maybe, and serve up some metaphysics. We will critique each other's
work (kindly) as we eat and listen. Sat. June 13 9:30 - 12:30 $45 and one garden fresh ingrediant
Click here to read a poem by Gay Davidson Zielske
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| Silk Scarf |
Simple Silk Scarf Painting
Nancy Welch
Learn
how to create beautiful yet easy to make silk scarves. (They make wonderful gifts!) We will use dye techniques and paint with
dye/paint materials for simple yet beautiful silk scarves. You will create 2 scarves in this class. No art background
necessary. Bring a friend, an art smock or apron, an old towel, rubber gloves and enjoy a morning of fun. Friday June 19, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
$55./$10 material
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| Garden Doll by Lizzie Oz |
Junque Angels. Superheroes & Other Unique Garden Sculpture
Lizzie Oz Primozic Add a bit of personal
whimsy to your garden this summer. In this one day workshop, you will assemble & adorn an out of
the ordinary garden sculpture. Created out of found objects coupled with imagination and the inspiration of community spirit.
Natural materials, electric drills, a wood burning tool and Whispering Woodland's treasured junk pile are just a few of the
sources of adventurous art making. Come let your imagination spring free as you build the coveted garden sculpture at
summer's beckoning. Do feel free to bring interesting natural materials, rusted keepsakes and other art object oddities
that are in need of a home.
Sun June 21,
10 - 5 $85/$5 materials
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| Mosaic Table by Sarah Graves |
Mosaic Tables
Megan Cain This
workshop is geared towards the intermediate mosaic artist but beginners are welcome.
Students will design and create a glass mosaic tabletop for interior use in this two day workshop. You
will learn the fundamentals of mosaic design, glass cutting, setting techniques, adhesives, substrates, grouting and finishing.
This class is for students with beginning and continuing mosaic experience. Each student will take home a completed
14 inch round tabletop and base. There is also an optional mini project to create some coasters to go with your table!
Tools required will be supplied but students are welcomed to bring their own if preferred. You are also encouraged to bring
personally meaningful materials from home to use in your design. Materials fee includes: tabletop, base, tools, glass, grout,
adhesive Limited to 10 students. Sat/Sun June 27 & 28 Sat 10-4 Sun 11-1 $150/$75 materials
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