Liberate your Printmaking (AKA Monoprinting)

Jackie Hefty facilitator

With or without the assistance of our Bunch Printing Press, you can explore the area of Monoprints. With layer upon layer of colorful paints or inks and collage items, you will create your individualized image. It is not necessary to have experience, just a willingness to make your mark and be playful. Open to interpretation, monoprints can be as liberating as childhood finger-painting or as disciplined as a formal portrait painting. Come explore your preferences. This workshop will be designed more as an open studio, limited enrollment will allow for plenty of work space and time. Various approaches and techniques will get you started, followed by learning opportunities and a community atmosphere of sharing.  One, two, three or four days, your choice.  Bring your lunch and take a break when you wish.  No experience necessary.

Jan 7, 8, 9, 10    10 - 4    $50/10 materials

Fabric Papers Jackie Hefty facilitator

(A loose interpretation of recently published book, Stitch Alchemy Combining Fabric + Paper for Mixed Media by Kelli Perkins)

CAUTION: You may become addicted or simply be overwhelmed by the seemingly endless possibilities and variety of creative fun. Let's explore together. Using scraps of wrapping paper, tissue papers, decorative napkins, and more, combine with glue and muslin to create unique fabric papers. The finished decorative fabric papers can be used to cover your latest books or boxes. Use them to create unique handbags or pillows. Beautiful colorful layers, textures and dimensional fabric papers. As with Liberating your Printmaking, come explore your preferences. This workshop will be designed more as an open studio, limited enrollment will allow for plenty of work space and time. Various approaches and techniques will get you started, followed by learning opportunities and a community atmosphere of sharing. One, two, three or four days, your choice. Bring your lunch and take a break when you wish. No experience necessary.

Jan 13, 14, 15 and/or 16  10 - 4  $50/10 materials

Multiple days discounts available. Please indicate dates with registration.

One of a Kind Necklace

Sheila Howe

Learn how to re-purpose those vintage and found object items. Combine them with new elements and findings to create your 'One of A Kind' Masterpiece.  Explore new or familiar beading and wire wrapping techniques. We will discuss design elements to incorporate into your mixture of ingredients and inspiration. Be sure to bring along favorite items from your personal stash that you want to include. No experience is necessary, but if you have a beading tray, other beading tools/supplies or any lapidary tools, please bring these along. Additional findings/supplies available for purchase on an individual basis, cash or checks accepted.

Tues Feb 2   10 - 2:30   $70/$8 materials

Goddess Doll  Shelia Howe

Get in touch with your inner Goddess! Starting with a meditation to connect inside with our higher selves.  We ask " What part of our inner goddess needs to be expressed right now?"  We then create.... the goddess within will manifest herself in your doll. Join us for a full day of sewing, gluing and sharing your creative ideas.  At the end of the workshop, there will be sharing and a discussion about each and what discoveries they have led us to during the process of their creation.

Fri Feb 5  10-4:30   $85/$25 materials   Materials included: handmade doll form, fabric, trims, hair, buttons, paints, jewels, glue guns, sewing machine, & thread.

Beyond the Photo: Creative Design with Photographic References

Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Artists often use photographs as references for their paintings and drawings. This workshop will show you various ways to work from photos creatively, rather than simply copying the image before you. Explore modifying elements, changing colors, and other experimental applications in a variety of media. Bring your own photographic references or use photos from the instructor's collection. You will work in your favorite painting or drawing medium for the final project. Other project materials will be provided by the instructor.  See supply list. Class size limit: 8

Fri Feb 12  9 - 4:30  $95/$7 materials

Introduction to Color Strategies  

Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Color is the most familiar element of design-and the most complex. Understanding basic color theory goes a long way in making you a better designer and artist, whether you want to paint a canvas or decorate a room, design your own quilts or plan your garden for the most visual impact. Lecture, numerous handouts, and several hands-on projects will help you become more fluent in the language of color and more confident in the application of color theory to your designs.  Many materials provided; see supply list for required materials.

Sat, Feb 13  9 - 4:30 $95/$5 materials

Needle Felted "Drawing & Painting"

Briony Jean Foy

This class originated at the request of students who took Briony's first Needle Felting workshop but was designed for beginners or more experienced crafters.  We'll review or summarize the basics of the technique and design theory, and then spend the rest of the workshop composing and "painting" with yarns and rovings.  Create a landscape, portrait or abstract composition that you will be proud to frame and display  No experience necessary or can be a good review. 

Sat/Sun Feb 20/21  10- 4   $175   

Due to recent requests, we are adding a Sat. only option  Sat Feb 20  10-4  $95

Introduction to Letterpress

Jackie Hefty 

Using cast metal letterforms (type), you will handset a short quote, poem or personal greeting from the assortment of Whispering Woodlands fonts or typestyles. Type is set or placed in order, upside down and backwards. Challenging at first to say the least.  Print multiple copies to send to family and friends. There are also stock images, wingdings, etc. that can be used to enhance your piece. Think of this as pre rubberstamping, used in production printing before the typewriter or computer.  Discover the history behind the printing press, used as both a workhorse and an art form.  Class size will remain small to accomodate individual needs.

Mon/Tues   Feb 22/23  10 - 4 $140/$10 materials  

Due to recent requests, we are adding a one day only option  Mon Feb 22  10-4  $75 

Retreat/Relax/Reconnect            Ann Marie Waterhouse & Jackie Hefty

Sat Feb 27   9:30 - 4   $75/byo lunch  or  $75/$5 vegetarian lunch