Whispering Woodlands

is offering a medley of artist supporting opportunities,

Mini Seminars, (WW Mini (s))

Relax and learn, opportunities to know more about the how to's and what not's of being an artist. Information will be shared in the relaxing atmosphere of Whispering Woodlands. Seminars are not hands-on workshops. Enjoy these informative seminars without committing yourself to a full day or weekend. Perhaps you have always been curious to know more about the cost effective studio practices or how to take the next step in your professional artistic development, yet did not feel you could commit to a weekly schedule, a weekend or even a full day. (a few examples are: preparing your own supports for painting, inexpensive framing options, approaching a gallery)

This is the opportunity for you!  

Whispering Woodlands Mini Seminars WW Mini (s)

are offered in a variety of time slots; 

mornings 10-1, afternoons 1-4 and evenings 6-9,

structured for your busy schedule.

Typical Fees $40

WW Mini (s) times and programs are flexible,

dependent upon instructor availability.

Do you have recommendations of topics you would like to see in our offerings?

By all means, let us know!  

(Jackie @ 608 848-9761 or whisper@tds.net )

WW Mini (s) Framing: Do it Yourself Without Special Equipment  Kay Brathol-Hostvet  Thurs evening Sept 16, 6-9  This informative seminar will show you numerous ways to tackle matting and framing artwork using ready-made materials and kits.  Framing your work by yourself can save you lots of money!  Handouts included. (Seminar series-not a hands-on workshop)

WW Mini (s) Painting Supports: Create Your Own Canvases and Panels for Oil, Acrylic or Collage  Kay Brathol-Hostvet   Thurs evening Sept 30 6-9   Don't be limited by the sizes, shapes, and costs of ready-made supports!  Learn how to use ready-made stretcher bars, make your own heavy-duty bars, stretch and gesso canvas, and prepare hardwood and canvas panels. Numerous handouts included. (Seminar series-not a hands-on workshop)

WW Mini (s) Framing: Do it Yourself Without Special Equipment  Kay Brathol-Hostvet   Sun afternoon Dec 5 1-4    This informative seminar will show you numerous ways to tackle matting and framing artwork using ready-made materials and kits.  Framing your work by yourself can save you lots of money!  Handouts included. (Seminar series-not a hands-on workshop)

Establishing Identity Gay Davidson-Zielske 

All of us are from somewhere.  In fact, the first thing we ask strangers on a train is "Where ya from?"  and then get to names later.  We establish identity, but also connect this way.  My workshop will help you vocalize where you are "from" and where you are "coming from" in many ways by working you through a template poem (the original is by George Ella Lyon, but we do a sort of "homage")  and encouraging you to vary the pattern and use your own biographical material to best advantage.  One student coming out of my workshop just placed close to top in a fairly big contest using his "Where I'm From" poem.  We will spend the first part of the workshop generating materials, the second sharing bits and pieces with the group, then take some time to perfect, come back together, and meet each other.  This exercise produces amazing results.

Past students have really appreciated this exercise and I have many excellent examples to share.

Fri Aug 13  9:30 - 12   $35

Strange Devices: a poetry workshop  F.J. Bergmann 

(AKA Jeannie Bergmann)

Using unusual prompts to generate poems - Learn unusual exercises that can help poets of all levels generate new and inventive work. You'll never be stuck for inspiration again! With Jeannie, you'll try out the writing methods that have allowed her to generate poems in a wild variety of styles and genres, appearing in a range of journals, from experimental to mainstream. This class will be an overview of dozens of interesting techniques.

Fri Aug 13   1 - 4:30   $45

Submitting Poetry and Short Fiction F. J. Bergmann (aka Jeannie Bergmann)

How do you select a journal to submit to? What is standard manuscript format? What should you include in a cover letter? Bring up to 10 or 12 poems and up to 3 pieces of short fiction. We'll find appropriate venues for submission and cover the dos and don'ts of preparation. 

Sunday October 17  1-4   $35

SF, Fantasy, and Horror Poetry

F. J. Bergmann (aka Jeannie Bergmann)

Would you like to bring science fiction and fantastic themes into your poetry? This workshop will focus on generating imaginative content in speculative work, as well as presenting journals that publish these popular genres.

Sat Nov 13, 1-4   $35