Monoprint & Pressure Printing      Canceled

Ben Rinehart

With these direct and spontaneous forms of relief printmaking, participants will gain hands-on experience in all phases of creating a multi-colored one-of-a-kind print. You will make a variable edition as well as unique prints that may be used in a multitude of ways. The class will focus on how to design an image, mix ink, additive/subtractive methods, stenciling, and execute the printing process using both water and oil based inks. You will learn how to print from the etching press and also by hand, allowing you to work at home with ease. All levels welcome!

Sat/Sun Oct. 2/3   10 -4:30   $220/20 materials

Altered Books Jackie Hefty

Fun demonstrations, not for the faint of heart (or librarians) I have gathered enough information to give you 101 ways to alter a book, why not try a few out, as a group we may even cover all 101!  Explore the seemingly unlimited resources of inspiration that abound and give it a whirl. We'll be cutting, tearing, stitching and more. Some basic supplies will be required, but essentially you need to bring a sense of adventure, books to ‘repurpose' and as one of the workshops in the UK expressed it, "You need an old book or two and lots of courage to muck it up!!" Appropriate for all levels. Minimal supplies. Oct 5 & 7  12:30 - 3:30  $55

Watercolor Painting:

The Color Wheel & Limited Palettes Take control of your paint box! Cynthia Quinn

Don't waste time and money purchasing paints that you end up not using or liking. Cynthia will explain pigments, color wheel basics and how using limited palettes and color schemes can unify and strengthen your paintings. We'll make charts you can use for future reference in the morning with provided pigments, and then paint from your photo reference or a still life in the afternoon.

This class is suitable for a beginner all the way to an experienced painter, who like many, has never covered this information in a specific way. Bring a round, watercolor brush, size 6-8 (Winsor Newton Sceptre is a good brand, and not too expensive), a white plastic palette to mix paint on (a Robert Wood 12 x 16" palette would be a good size), you will also need a pencil, kneaded eraser, drafting tape or painters tape and paper towels.

Fri Oct 8   10 - 4:30   $100/$35 materials  

Poly Litho with Barry Carlsen

Explore the artist-friendly process of polyester plate lithography. Prints will be created on an etching press, however this highly versatile medium is more direct than intaglio printing. It also eliminates the chemicals, processing time, costs, and technical difficulties associated with traditional lithographic or intaglio printing. No past printmaking experience is necessary.

This is a one day course with an optional second day. Materials and technical handouts will be provided. Students should come prepared with some ideas to pursue. The first day will began with a short history of lithography and a short series of technical demonstrations. The majority of time will be involved in creating a small black and white artist's edition. The second day can be utilized to add color to the edition by monoprinting, additional color plates or hand-coloring techniques. It can also be a day of independent exploration.  

Oct 9  or  Oct 9 & 10  10-4:30     Oct 9 only $95/35 supplies Oct 9 and 10 $185/45 supplies  (additional materials will be available for purchase on an individual as needed/interested basis)

Relief Printmaking Jackie Hefty 

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?  Let me show you how, learn the basic process and you will be on your way to making your personal holiday or greeting cards. In this class you will have the opportunity to print both with and without a press. Can easily be done at home. This is appropriate for all levels. Share in the atmosphere of creating together - individuals with experience may find this to be the perfect time to set aside to just 'get it done'!!! 

Mon Oct 11, 18, 25 and Nov 1   6:30 - 9 $150/15  Minimal supplies to purchase.

Soft Pastel Exploration: Intermediate to Advanced Levels 

Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Challenge yourself to take the next step in pastel!  This one-day workshop is geared toward those who have already taken numerous introductory pastel workshops, are fairly accomplished and comfortable with the medium, and have competent drawing skills.  Work toward increasing your artistry through technique and consider design and content in developing your images.  Specific papers and a selection of both hard and soft pastels are required; see supply list for more information.

Fri Oct 15, 9 - 4:30  $95

Autumn! Plein Air Painting in Soft Pastel

Kay Brathol-Hostvet

The warm colors and incredible textures of autumn practically beg us to get out there in nature!  Working in plein air at Whispering Woodlands is a true joy.  Soft pastel is perfect for depicting the textures and colors of the autumn 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.  All paper provided; see supply list for required materials. Class size limit: 10

Sat Oct 16    9-4:30     $95/$4 materials    two day registration  $175/$4 materials

Sun Oct 17,  1-4  $35

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

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

Mixed Media Fridays an evening call to work @ Whispering Woodlands

Let the weekend begin early, Once a month - usually the 3rd Friday of the 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.   

Friday Oct 22  6-9pm   $35 (most supplies included)

Plein Air Painting in Watercolor  Canceled due to low enrollment

Judith Joseph

Do you admire watercolor paintings but find yourself unable to achieve the luminous, sparkling effects you see in paintings by the masters?  Get out of that rut in a structured workshop that will help you make real progress with your paintings.  Instructor will demonstrate techniques for flawless washes and color mixing and give personalized instruction to help each student reach a higher level. Join us as we take to the pathways at Whispering Woodlands, capturing the glory of fall colors.

Fri Oct 22   10-4  $120

Egg Tempera Workshop Judith Joseph 

Canceled due to low enrollment.

Jewel-like color, brilliant luminosity and crispness of detail are the hallmarks of egg tempera painting.  Create your own paint from pure pigments and egg yolk in the manner of Renaissance artists.  Master techniques of glazing, hatching, rendering and wash.  Judith will be providing a technical presentation/sampler/review of the process/techniques on Saturday and a still-life or open-ended approach on Sunday.  We are making the class available to continuing/former students for one or both days, without a materials fee, if they still have their personal set of pigments.  New students will pay a materials fee, sharing the assortment of pigments. All participants will be given the option of buying their own set of pigments for $75.  (Pre-Orders welcome, save on shipping.)

Sat/Sun Oct 23/24    10-4  $275/$30 materials (new students)  $275 (returning students, bringing your own pigments) Pre-order your personal set of pigments, 12 or more colors, $75 

Monthly Group Critique - We need to switch to Wed. this month!

Oct 27   Afternoon Open Studio

Great News!  Mark your calendars! A monthly group critique and open studio  This opportunity is in response to numerous requests, so we are giving it try!  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.

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

Pastel Interpretations (soft pastel) Kay Brathol-Hostvet

An eye-opening workshop!  Pastel is a very adaptable medium and is perfect for learning about style through different painting techniques. In this repeatable one-day workshop you'll do several interpretations from the same photographic reference. Each interpretation is quite unique: consequently you learn which styles and techniques work best for your own artistic vision.  Previous soft "chalk" pastel experience recommended. All paper is provided. 

Sat Oct 30 9 - 4:30 Held in conjunction with UW Continuing Studies, registration is through UW Continuing Studies