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.

Fri/Sat/Sun   Nov 5, 6, 7,   9 - 4 Fri/Sat, 10 - 4  Sun   $235/$7 materials

Watercolor Painting:

Mixing Greens Cynthia Quinn

Take the mystery out of mixing greens found in nature and landscapes. Cynthia will discuss mixing greens from scratch, using convenience tube greens and their properties, and how to make any green desired.  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 special greens 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.

Wed Nov 10  10 - 4:30  $100/$35 materials

WHEELS of Time and Place: journals for the cycles and seasons of life

Trees as Teachers  Anne Forbes

Engage mindfully and playfully with seasons and cycles during the transition from fall to winter. With trees as our teaches and allies, we'll spend the day exploring what home place means to us and practice skills that deepen our connection to the natural world. There will be plenty of time to begin your own circular journal, or Wheel, to take home and track what you notice and learn over the coming months.

Like a wheel on a cart, time turns around the hub of your home place; the metaphor is a journey taken through a day, a month, a year, or a lifetime of curiosity and appreciation.

Three Fold Wisdom of the Tree by Lunaea Weatherstone

Leaf-wisdom of change, ever releasing

Branch-wisdom of growth, ever reaching

Root-wisdom of endurance, ever deepening

Fri, Nov 12, 9 - 4:30 p.m.  $90/$35 materials, includes your own Wheels of Time and Place packet

Each participant will need a Wheels of Time and Place packet for the workshop. If you have already purchased (or been gifted) a packet, you will not need to pay the full materials fee (only need to pay $5).

See www.partnersinplace.com to learn more about Anne and the Wheels

Creative Journal Making: Mixed Media Manipulations Diane Amundson

Hot off the press! What to do with your paints, tape & stitching supplies - create a unique fabric and paper journal ! of course...

Prepare to get messy... but isn't that what it is all about?!?   Using a number of fun techniques and a variety of media, design and create your own patterned papers & tapes. Learn to cut your own stencils, make fabric & paper flowers, along with additional ideas for embellishing. Decorate using embroidery floss, sew a binding to hold your journal together and so much more.  Explore how fun and easy it is to build up mixed media layers as you create your unique, creative journal!

Sat/Sun Nov 13, 14 Sat 9:30 - 4:30, Sun 12:30 - 4:30   One day or two  Sat only, $75/$7 materials Sat and Sun, $130/$10 materials

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

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

Create a Mixed Media Pennant at our monthly Mixed Media Friday  with Diane Amundson

Diane will lead you in a warm up to the holiday season. Currently all the rage, Pennants, can be a feastive addition to your decorations. Various themes, styles and materials to explore. Cutting, scoring, folding, sewing, embellishing and more. (glitter too!)  Due to the additional variety of supplies and tools Diane will provide, we will increase the fees slightly. Come prepared to pay an extra $5 - $10 depending on your individual preferences/choices/needs. Additional supplies will be available for sale as you may choose to create more than one or bring some of your stash to work with too.  Diane has a plethora of scraping and stamping tools to add that extra touch. Not to be missed !!!

Paper & Wire Pet-tacular

Steve Wirtz

He's coming back...Don't miss out...more fun than a barrel of monkeys...hey monkeys, we need monkeys Steve!  Terrific gift ideas - sure to bring a smile and maybe a chuckle or two!

This workshop involves creating a papier mache sculpture by pasting layers of paper over a pre-made wire frame. The basic steps involve pasting strips of different papers over the wire, including the use of colored papers to create the final layer and giving the pooch its coloration.   Steve is around to assist and help create some of the details like nose and eyes. Paper and Wire Pooch Project is fun and fairly easy, but participants have to be prepared to get their hands messy. The paste used in the workshop is non toxic and non-staining.  Since the wire forms are pre-made, the participants are guaranteed a successful sculpture, yet have an opportunity to be creative and express themselves with this fun art project. And yes, Steve will have wire for those more experienced artists who may want to try one from scratch!!!.

Sat Nov 20   9:30 - 12:30  $55  or  1 - 4  $55  (child helper for either 3 hour session $10)

or  9:30 - 4  $105 (for the truly industrious ...)  materials included

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.  All paper for this introductory class will be provided; see supply list for your required materials. Many students find that this workshop may be repeated. 

Sun Nov 21    9 - 4:30   $95/5 materials