The Wall  Ingrid Dijkers

"The Wall" or more aptly "The Writing is on the Wall" is a delightful graffiti inspired accordion journal.  Pages and pages of cleverly designed layouts using provided imagery and several techniques.  Various forms of graffiti will be explored, making the ideal back drop for journaling or just adding morel imagery or your own Graffiti.  Each page flows smoothly into the next including the back and the front.  Closed this journal is 6" X 12".  Opened up it is a surprising 4 feet wide ... which makes 8 feet of journaling and playing goodness.  Oodles of stamps, stencils and "paste-up" style imagery will be provided, including those things you always find in those dark mysterious alley ways ... a window, old copper pipes, signs  and vents to complete the Graffiti look.  Sat June 2  9 - 4:30  $120/$15 materials

Paper Marbling   Mini Workshop Jackie Hefty

Decorative paper techniques based on centuries old methods with modern adaptations. Floating colors and creating patterns with various tools, we will explore Western marbling.  Historically, marbled paper has been used to accent and embellish calligraphy, to flank royal or governmental documents, as book covers, end papers, or as a purely decorative art form in and of itself. Take delight in creating a stash of beautiful papers to use and admire. Paper recommendations provided on the supply list. Good opportunity to create a selection to use on a Drop Spine Box (June 14/21)  Appropriate for beginner or experienced, repeatable as studio work time. Thurs June 7  10 - 2  $65/$15 materials 

You CAN Draw! For the Absolute Beginner        Kay Brathol-Hostvet

 If you can ride a bicycle, operate a sewing machine, or drive a car, you can learn to draw, too!  The skill of drawing is simply a matter of eye-hand coordination and practice.  The focus of this workshop will be on how we learn to draw.  Drawing is a fun and relaxing hobby, a useful tool in planning home and garden projects, and a foundation skill for all the other visual arts.  If you are afraid to draw, Kay will alleviate those fears through fun drawing exercises and simple, straightforward directions to get you started.  All materials are provided including your own sketchbook and drawing tools to take home.     Fri June 8    9-4:30   $95/$12 supplies  

Introduction to Painting in Soft Pastel   Kay Brathol-Hostvet

Artists Books I   Jackie Hefty  

Explore the many facets of Artists Books in this first in a series of workshops. Take control of the processes involved in creating several unique books building on alternative supplies and approaches. Most works will be one-of-a-kind pieces, but small editions are possible. Utilize your personal strengths in making a visual work of art and experience ways to apply that to books. Stretch your working abilities with book structures as art. Appropriate for all levels.  Mon June 11  10 - 5  $95/$10 materials  (sign up for all three, $270/$25 materials)

Mosaic Stained Glass  Jackie Hefty

Create the effect of stained glass and learn the art of mosaics by creating a glass-on-glass art piece in this two-session class. Learn the basics of mosaics including design, tools, cutting, adhesives, and grouting, and find out how to continue these projects at home. Tues June 12  &19   6-9  Held in conjunction with UW Continuing Studies. Registration is handled UW Continuing Studies, please click on the Link Below.

We all have those unfinished 2D projects--paintings, collage, drawings. Whether you just need the time, new ideas, or fresh eyes to view your work, this workshop should help generate some completed projects. This loosely-structured workshop will include beginning and ending group critiques, handouts and "ideas" examples, including uninterrupted work time with as much or as little personal attention from the instructor as you request.    Wed, June 13 10-5  $90

Artists Books II   Jackie Hefty  

Explore the many facets of Artists Books in this second in a series of workshops. (You do not need to take all in the series.) Understand how to apply control of the processes when necessary and when to work intuitively.  Delight in your one-of-a-kind wonders, or consider ways to produce small additions. Explore personal topics or universal themes and consider ways to apply them to a book structure. Benefit from classmates input. Stretch your working abilities with book structures as art. Appropriate for all levels.  Mon June 18  10 - 5  $95/$10 materials  (sign up for all three, $270/$25 materials)

Celebrate this longest day of the year with creative play! We'll work with soft and iridescent pastels on colorful papers creating designs that combine symbols of summer with your own imagery. No drawing or painting experience necessary; all materials provided. Stay for the optional evening potluck dinner and campfire for a relaxing summer solstice celebration.  Wed June 20  2-5 pm  $55