As we prepare to share meals
and gift our friends and family following various traditions, Whispering Woodlands would like to draw your attention
to the remaining workshops of 2015, which allow you to create a unique, personal & meaningful gift
- consider giving something you have made.
November 2015
Be sure to watch for the newest additions.
We strive for quality programs for
your learning enjoyment.
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| Still Life |
Still Life Painting in Oils
Tina Duemler
Join us for this introductory level workshop of Still Life painting using water-miscible oil paints. Three sessions,
three hours each will give you a foundation of tips and techniques for still life painting. Bringing some of your own personal
unique objects will make the resulting paintings quite individualized. We will set up still life with your special objects
integrated in front of you. Great opportunity to paint for gift giving. Tues Nov 3, 10 & 17, 10 -
1 $155
Still Life Painting in Oils Supply List
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| Variations on Accordion Books |
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| Letterpress |
Letterpress Cards
Jackie Hefty
Learn the basics
of Letterpress Printing. Set a word or a short phrase in type, choose and prepare your papers, then
print multiple copies on a press. Create a unique greeting for the New Year to send to family, friends, and trade
with fellow classmates. Limited space. Thurs Nov 5, 12, & 19, 6:30 - 9 $75/$15 materials
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| Spontaneous Mark |
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| Spontaneous Mark samples |
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| Spontaneous Mark samples |
Spontaneous Mark & Alternative
Image:
SPEAKING FROM THE
HEART Pamela Paulsrud
When
is the last time you had the opportunity to play with pens, brushes, and funky tools that made you laugh or smile—or
cringe? When did you last let go of the outcome—giving yourself permission to “see what’s in there”?
There is no getting around it—every mark you make is creatively, expressively yours. Since there’s safety in numbers
we’ll embark on this serendipitous journey of creativity together.
In this class you'll explore the distinctive
and bold expressions of spontaneous marks using walnut and sumi inks, combined with layering of alternative image processes—and
while we’re at it we will explore and extrapolate your handwriting too. We'll mix in personal ephemera through transfers
(your originals won't be harmed) culminating in a folded, wrapped and stitched accordion book.
In these two
days you'll be given guidance in scoring countless variations of rhythmical marks and patterns originating from intuition
and response to music, sounds—or silence. This class will help you loosen any rigid body postures and sidestep predictable
outcomes. Sink art techniques will also be introduced for creating blurring, dripping and running marks for breathtaking texturing
effects on your papers. After some critique sessions, editing and cropping exercises, we'll move beyond the mark into image
Xerox transfers. From here you'll begin to work with your own personal ephemera to create an array of words and images, that
might reflect, interact with or interpolate your mark making influences—culminating in a book that provides an intuitive
story telling piece—unfolding with layered marks, handwriting, and images into a dimensional accordion book. Sat & Sun, Nov 7 & 8, 10 - 4:30
$310/15 materials
Spontaneous Mark Supply List
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| Decorative Stab Bindings |
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| Decorative Stab Bindings |
Decorative Stab Binding Jackie Hefty
Explore the possibilities! Based on the basic four hole
stab binding. Choose from traditional designs or create one of your own for this decorative sewing technique. Stacks of papers,
thread/yarn, needle and you are set. Great unique gifts! Mon Nov 9, 1 - 4:30 $55/$5 materials
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| Leather Wrap Journals |
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| Leather Wrap Journals |
Leather Wrap Journal Jackie Hefty
A quick 'easy' binding; fold papers, punch holes and
sew. Using a simple stitch, create a multiple signature book sure to please the recipient. A choice of leather and a plethora
of beads will be available for your embellishing enjoyment. Fri Nov 13, 1 - 4:30 $55/$10 materials
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| More Possibilities |
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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. Learn the basics of
mosaics including design, tools, cutting, adhesives, and grouting. Sun Nov 15, 1-5 $55/$10 materials
Mosaic Stained Glass Supply List
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| Drop Spine Box |
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| Drop Spine Box |
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| Drop Spine Box |
Box Making: Clam Shell Box / Drop Spine Box Jackie Hefty
Based on using a conventional size of 8 1/2 x 11", we will create a housing for
papers, books and treasures. Adjustments for various sizes will be discussed for individualized future projects. A good metal
ruler, a sharp utility knife, a cutting matt and a clear head will be most important. Participants will have the opportunity
to customize the covers with commercially available materials or personalized, hand decorated options. Sat & Sun Nov 21 & 22 1- 4:30
$125
Clam Shell or Drop Spine Box Supply List
Wishing
You & Yours a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
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