Introduction to Letterpress Printing

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 limited to 4.

Tues Aug 3, 10, 17, 24  10 - 1 $140/$10 materials  

WW Mini (s) Papermaking Jackie Hefty

A shortened version of our day long workshop, Paper Pulp Play. Wet, Wild, Refreshing and Fun!   Good clean fun with many artistic possibilities. You will be immersed in the paper making process from start to finish. Learn techniques of pulp preparation and sheet formation that you can do at home, requiring a minimum of supplies and equipment. Explore pulp painting, embedments, stenciling, pressing, drying and more. Suggested items to bring from home, available upon registration, allow you to Recycle, Reuse or Repurpose, join us as we explore the possibilities of this Green art form. Wed Aug 4, 10-1 and/or 1:30 - 4:30 $35 Adults & $25 Young Adult  Inter-generational program (Parents and/or Grandparents enjoy time with your special young person, no electronical devices needed!) 

Wool Wet Felted Pouch/Purses  Nancy Welch

Come create a colorful small pouch or purse using colorful wool roving (wool before it is spun into wool) enhanced with colorful silk threads. Wet felting with wool is an old art form being taken to a new level with bright colors and applications. Bring a small towel and a large button, bead or whatever you might want for a clasp/closure if you have one. This class is easy, fun and open to anyone, bring a friend or a child interested in creating and enjoy a morning discovering a new art form. If you have time bring a lunch and enjoy the beautiful view from our deck.  Intergenerational parent/grand-parent, young adult and/or child.

Fri Aug 6    9 - 1   $60/10 materials adult  $45/10 materials 9-14 yrs  $40/5 materials mature 6-8 yrs   Limit 12

Paper Pulp Play  Jackie Hefty 

Wet, Wild, Refreshing and Fun!   Good clean fun with many artistic possibilities. You will be immersed in the paper making process from start to finish. Learn techniques of pulp preparation and sheet formation that you can do at home, requiring a minimum of supplies and equipment. Explore pulp painting, embedments, stenciling, pressing, drying and more. Suggested items to bring from home, available upon registration, allow you to Recycle, Reuse or Repurpose, join us as we explore the possibilities of this Green art form.

Wed Aug 11  10 - 4:30  $95/$10 materials

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

Mixed Media Fridays an evening call to work @ Whispering Woodlands

Let the weekend begin early, Once a month - *note 2nd Friday of the month this month 6 - 9 pm

Join us for a relaxing evening of grazing and art making. Utilize some of the variety of supplies Whispering Woodlands has available; play, explore, and create in Mixed Media. OR   Bring your latest project, some art supplies and relish in the community studio time. For all our friends unable to come for the Thursday morning Crit and Afternoon Open Studio, we open the doors for you on a Fri evening. (of course we'd love to have you mark your calendars for both!)

Enjoy a group potluck; bring a dish and BYOB to share. Plates and utensils are provided. Wear your comfortable clothes, and unwind. Got a story to tell, new music to share, this is the place to relax, refresh and rejuvenate from your busy schedule.  

Gather ‘round, Mixed Media Fridays an evening call to work @ WW is for adults only. Budding, amateur, and professional artists or curious individuals are welcome.   

Aug 13*  6-9pm   $35 (most supplies included)

WW Mini (s) Papermaking Jackie Hefty

A shortened version of our day long workshop, Paper Pulp Play. Wet, Wild, Refreshing and Fun!   Good clean fun with many artistic possibilities. You will be immersed in the paper making process from start to finish. Learn techniques of pulp preparation and sheet formation that you can do at home, requiring a minimum of supplies and equipment. Explore pulp painting, embedments, stenciling, pressing, drying and more. Suggested items to bring from home, available upon registration, allow you to Recycle, Reuse or Repurpose, join us as we explore the possibilities of this Green art form.

Sat Aug 14,  1 - 4  $35 Adults & $25 Young Adult  Inter-generational program (Parents and/or Grandparents enjoy time with your special young person, no electronical devices needed!) 

Experimental Acrylic Kay Brathol-Hostvet

An intense, thought-provoking workshop experience!  This three-day workshop will focus on the application of acrylic paint in creating non-representational works based on technical experimentation, emotional and cerebral responses to design and color exercises, journaling, music interpretation and group discussions.  Acrylic is a wonderful painting medium for experimentation because it dries quickly allowing a buildup of multiple layers, or drastic changes.  Throughout this process you will be creating an expressive, non-representational or abstract painting, as well as exploring your own personality, motivation, and creativity.  Students have called this workshop "life changing."  Painting experience in any medium is helpful; various warm-up exercises will familiarize you with the properties of acrylic paint and basic elements of design.  Some materials provided; see supply list for required materials.

Thurs/Fri/Sat   Aug 19, 20, 21,    9 - 4 daily   $235/$7 materials 

Full - additional session added Fri/Sat/Sun Nov 5, 6, 7

Monthly Group Critique - 4th Thursday of the Month!  

Aug 26th   Afternoon Open Studio

Great News!  Mark your calendars! A monthly group critique and open studio  Meet at 10:30 a.m. for a group critique (completed artworks or works in progress).  This will be open to artists of all levels working in all media.  Stay for lunch if you want (bring your own or order locally), and then open studio (non instruction) until 4:30.   Come for one or both of these opportunities.  Pre-registration is NOT necessary. Come on the spur of the moment if you wish.

Critique begins at 10:30, open studio after lunch.   Group Crit $7   Open Studio $12    

Beginning Boxes Ben Rinehart

In this one day intensive workshop, you will learn how to make a simple box structure and lid. We will work on both traditional and contemporary approaches to making a "boxed" construction. Even if you have made books before, this class will demystify the problems that commonly occur. Bookbinding techniques of folding, cutting, covering, insets, chiseling into boards and building in three-dimensions will be discussed in detail. Dividers, enclosures and additional structures may be discussed with time permitting. All levels welcome!

Fri Aug 27 10 - 4:30  $95/$10 materials

Unique Box Making Ben Rinehart

This two day intensive workshop will show you how to make two different box structures; an equilateral triangular box and a cylindrical box (similar to the old hat boxes) with lids. Making these beautiful boxes are great way to house your most treasured possessions. We will work on both traditional and contemporary approaches to making these "unique" box constructions. Even if you have made books or boxes before, this class will demystify the problems that commonly occur when creating these unique forms. Bookbinding techniques of folding, cutting, covering, insets, chiseling into boards, cutting window frames and building in three-dimensions will be discussed in detail. All levels welcome! 

Sat/Sun Aug 28,29 10 - 4:30  $215/$20 materials

Three Day Box Making Combo Special Ben Rinehart  $295/$30 materials