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a Retreat
to Nature for the
Creative Mind
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Sept 2013
Book Structures: A Continuation Jackie
Hefty
Continue to develop your
personal portfolio of book structures. Starting with basic designs, individual choices will be provided for the beginner
or more advanced student. Follow your own direction with guidance and direction for journals, one-of-a-kind books, and/or gifts.
Create a selection of unique books with minimal supplies. Small class sizes allow for more individualized approach. No experience
necessary. $175/ $10 materials Wed evenings May 18, 25, June 1, and 8
6:30 - 9:30
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| calligraphy |
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| calligraphy |
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| calligraphy |
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| calligraphy |
Sat & Sun, Feb 2, 3 Intro to Calligraphy
10 - 4 Sat, 1- 4 Sun Jackie Hefty
Thurs Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 Calligraphy II Producing Scribes 1 - 4 Jackie
Hefty Tues Feb 5, 12, 19, 26 Long Stitch & Coptic Book Bindings 1-4 Jackie
Hefty
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| sewing a stab binding |
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| Stab bindings |
Bookmaking: The Basics Crash course! or Great Refresher! Jackie Hefty Learn the basics as you develop a portfolio of book structures to use for journals, one-of-a-kind
books, or gifts. Explore choosing, folding, tearing, and cutting paper, besides learning basic sewing
and gluing techniques to create a selection of unique books with minimal supplies. Discover a plethora
of ideas for how to utilize beautiful decorated
papers. Also a good foundation for more advanced book structures. Continue making beautiful books at home
with just a few basic tools. Material fees cover supplies. No experience necessary. Fri Feb 8 10 - 5
$105/$20 materials
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Papermaking Fall Harvest Jackie Hefty Explore possibilities
of papermaking that can be continued at home. In this four-session class we prepare paper pulp in a blender, in a Hollander
beater, and by cooking. Looking to our gardens and fall harvesting, we use a variety of plant materials. Processes covered
include: recycling of papers, sheet formation, collage, and pulp painting. Appropriate for the beginning or experienced papermaker.
Held in conjunction with UW Continuing Studies (registration thru UW) Wed Sept 7, 14, 21, 28
12:30 - 3:30
UW Continuing Studies Link
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| working the press |
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| Working the Press |
Letterpress Jackie Hefty The printing press, used as both a workhorse
and an art form. With cast metal or wood type handset a greeting from the assortment of Whispering Woodlands fonts.
Explore the ornaments, ding bats, etc. that can be added to enhance and embellish your message. Print multiple copies
to send to family & friends. Recommended papers will be discussed, students supply their own paper based on individual
preferences. Thurs Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13 6 - 9
$225/$15 supplies
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| Student Work - Pamela Paulsrud |
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| Student Work - Pamela Paulsrud |
Click Here for Spontaneous Mark Supply List
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| Fabric Papers in production |
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| Fabric Papers in production |
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| Fabric Papers in production |
Fabric
Papers Jackie Hefty A little bit of this,
a little bit of that: Fabric Papers. Come and play! We will have the supplies necessary for you to explore. Fees cover
most consumable materials. Some papers recommendations to bring along are available on supply list. Tues
Sept 13 1 - 4 $40/5 materials
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| Examples Cold connections Mary Hetts |
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| Examples Altered Woven Mary Hetts |
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| Examples Altered Woven Mary Hettsmanperger |
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| Examples Cold Connections Mary Hettsmanperger |
MIXED METALS - cold connections and altered woven jewelry Mary Hettmansperger
Using Copper and brass sheeting students will create
a variety of styles of jewelry in mixed metals. Students will burn, fold, wrap, forge, cut, patina, and simply
alter the surfaces to achieve amazing and innovative results. Copper and craft wires will be used to stitch, weave,
twine, loop, knot, coil, connect and embellish the many pieces of jewelry made during the workshop. Using commercial
connections, such as nuts and bolts, eyelets, brads, jump rings, and rivets students will learn a variety of cold connections
and their possibilities. Found objects will be used as both altered art and the base for woven forms. Rocks, Pods,
bark, found glass, and small sticks will become an intricate part of some of the jewelry. Nature's objects, architectural
elements, and personal imagery will be used as studies to be interpreted into jewelry, by the individual's creative voice.
There will be a wide range and variety of Jewelry produced during this class and each student will learn many techniques to
make unique and unusual jewelry. Sat/Sun, Sept 17/18 10- 4:30 $310/55
materials
Click Here for Mixed Metals Supply List
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| Cone Flowers |
Stained Glass Mosaics 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 Sept 20-27, 6-9 pm Held in conjunction with UW Continuing
Studies (registration thru UW)
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| Nature Journal examples, letterpress, border designs or images. |
UW Continuing Studies Link
Nature Journals Cynthia Quinn/Jackie Hefty Nature Journaling approaches to include: drawing, pen & ink, stamping, and watercolor techniques, along with
the words, thoughts, and feelings inspired by nature. Participants will create individualized books to contain various explorations in the different mediums. A large
selection of activities to personalize your experience. Print on the Vandercook press with guided assistance. We will have
nature designs from Whispering Woodlands type collections as well as short quotes already set in type. Explore combinations
of Drawing/Watercolor/Pen & Ink/Written Reflections/Quotations/Letterpress Two days/two instructors! No experience necessary!
Fri/Sat, Sept 23/24, 10- 4:30
$255/$15 supplies
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| Photo by Peter Robert Thompson |
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| Photos by Peter Robert Thompson |
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| Photos by Peter Robert Thompson |
Photography:
What's Your Next Step Peter
Robert Thompson Bring your questions, thoughts
and ideas, along with your enthusiasm and be prepared for an excellent experience drifting through and photographing Wisconsin's
spectacular settings/scenery. During this workshop, we will explore how to find our Muse (so important for any artist).
We will also discuss composition and the aesthetics of photography. If you own one, bring a tripod! Students need to have an active knowledge of photography and a means of producing prints of their photographs taken
during the first class. Participants should bring older as well as more recent examples of their work, for the purposes of
discussion, trouble-shooting or a gentle but honest critique. Please be familiar with your camera controls, make sure that your batteries are fresh or charged up and bring extra
film as it applies. Be prepared for weather changes, bring snacks/beverages as desired. Plan on a lunch rendezvous. Please note: this is not a technical workshop, although we will consider
craft as it contributes to your creative statement. Sun Sept 25 & Sun Oct 9 10-5 $195
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| Last Hurrah by Kay Brathol-Hostvet |
Please Note: Due to several
requests you may register for individual days.
Plein Air Weekend
Plein
Air in Soft Pastels with Kay Brathol-Hostvet Pastel is perfect for depicting the various textures and warm colors of
the autumn landscape and is a very portable medium so it is ideal for plein air work. In this two-day workshop, Kay will demonstrate
several techniques that are especially helpful for outdoor work. You will complete one-two small paintings each day
that can be used as studies for larger studio works or might stand alone as plein air masterpieces. We may go off-site
for some of each day. If bad weather, we will work in the studio from photographs or a nature-inspired still life.
Fri and/or Sat Sept 30 and/or Oct 1 9-4:30
Fri & Sat $170/$7materials, Fri only $90/$5 materials, Sat only
$90/$5 materials
Click Here for Autumn Plein Air Pastel Supply List
Please Note: Due to several
requests you may register for individual days.
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Plein Air in Oils Kathie Wheeler During this Plein Air Oil Painting workshop the focus will be on the connection
that takes place between the artist and the landscape. The workshop will begin with a discussion and demonstration of the
way Kathie approaches her canvas in a painting. You will receive one on one instruction in composition, color, paint application
and drawing and have plenty of time to paint. All skill-levels welcome Sun/Mon Oct 2/3
10 - 4:30 Both Sun & Mon $190, Sun only $100, Mon only $100
Click here for Plein Air Oils Supply List
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