Prismacolor Demo/Workshop

Diana Garrett   Artist & Sanford Rep 

Join in on the fun and excitement. Explore the variety of techniques with these ever popular products. Attend this workshop for the afternoon, make several ATC's (artist trading cards) samples of what Diana will be demonstrating. Everyone, yes everyone, will go home a winner! Diana promises to have free Prismacolor products for you to take home. The focus will be on colored pencils, watercolor pencils and perhaps more. Great ideas for the artists in your life. Don't miss this opportunity, bring a friend, can't beat the price! Registration deadline, Oct 30

Tues afternoon Nov 10  12:30 - 3:30    $12 workshop fee 

Extreme Journaling  Ingrid Dijkers 

Coming energized from teaching at Teesha Moore's Journal Fest, Ingrid will be offering a two day workshop at Whispering Woodlands. Mark your calendar now.

This class will take an ordinary chipboard loose-leaf binder and guide you into transforming it into very unique and personal Art Journal. We'll work on getting those pages to "pop" (nobody likes dull flat pages) and make the edges of those pages sizzle (guilding on steroids).  We will break away from the tradition rectangular shaped page  and explore ways of developing and making other shapes for our pages giving our books more dimension and interest.  The importance of the often neglected edges of pages will also be emphasized and altered. Ingrid's book "An Instructional Guide for Going over the Edge" and "An Octopus's Garden" will be available for viewing many different examples. Both books display a plethora of possibilities using materials we all probably already have on hand. Imagery will be provided that can be easily incorporated into our journals for uniquely different and often quirky results that we are sure to revel in.

Sat/Sun Nov 14 & 15  9:30 - 4  $235/$15 materials

Studio Landscape Painting in Acrylic:

A Direct Approach

(All Skill Levels)  Kay Brathol-Hostvet

This studio workshop will focus on painting the landscape "a la prima" style-directly, without the use of multiple glazes or extensive blending. You will be challenged to work quickly, loosely, and expressively. The direct approach is both visual and intuitive and encourages great personal expression. Working in acrylic has the benefits of little odor, water clean-up, and quick drying which allows for almost immediate changes.

All skill levels are welcome, from the absolute beginner who has never worked with acrylic to more advanced painters.  Previous drawing and painting experience in any medium is helpful but beginners will be successful through first learning some keys to paint handling and basic color theory.  The more advanced painters will be challenged to do some unique quick "paint sketch" exercises on paper to warm up before beginning your larger acrylic on canvas.  You will need to bring in several landscape snapshots to work from.  Instructor provides all practice papers.  A supply list will be sent to you. 

Sat/Sun Nov 21/22  Sat 9-4:30 Sun 10-4    $175/$5 materials

Letterpress

Card Making Weekend

Jackie Hefty 

Using cast metal letterforms (type), you will handset your personal holiday greeting from the assortment of Whispering Woodlands fonts or typestyles. Type is set or placed in order, upside down and backwards. Challenging at first to say the least.  Print multiple copies to send to family and friends. (Number printed will depend on length of wording/time to set - short phrase recommended.) There are also stock or 'preset' phrases that provide traditional greetings.  Think of this as pre rubberstamping, used in production printing before the typewriter or computer.  Discover the history behind the printing press, used as both a workhorse and an art form. We have a nice selection of holiday theme printing blocks/designs to use to decorate your personal message as well.  Class size will remain small to accomodate individual needs.

Sat Dec 5  10 - 4 $65/7.50 materials   or  

Sat/Sun Dec 5/6  10 - 4  $115/15 material

Walk On Art

Make your own Floorcloth!

Jenny Learner

Is it a magic carpet or is it art? Can you walk on it? Absolutely! They are beautiful, easy to keep clean, non-allergenic, extremely durable and can be customized to fit any style room or color scheme. It's no wonder that our ancestors found floorcloths so appealing.  Make your own! Its really fun! 

Explore the history of the first rugs made out of canvas. You will learn a myriad of new surface techniques, receive 1 pre-primed 24" x 36" floorcloth, resources, some paint and inspiration to create a one of a kind masterpiece for your home that can be walked on. (Great as a wall hanging or a unique gift!)

Sat Dec 12  10:00 - 4:00  $75/25 materials (additional canvases may be purchased if desired for future independent work @ $15)

Serving Up Your Art  

Placemats/Table Runner!   Jenny Learner

Is it art, can you eat off from it or serve your favorite food off from it? Absolutely! They are beautiful, easy to keep clean, non-allergenic, extremely durable and can be customized to fit any style table setting or color scheme.  Make your own! Its really fun! 

Simular to the floorcloths or rugs made out of canvas, placemats and table runners can be designed to become unique table setting additions. You will learn a myriad of new surface techniques, receive 2 pre-primed 14x18" placemat canvases or a 10x36" table runner, resources, some paint and inspiration to create your unique masterpiece for your home. (Great wall hanging or very personal gifts too!)

Sun 10:00- 3:00  $60/15 materials (additional canvases may be purchased if desired for future independent work Placemats @ $6.50 Table Runner @ $12.)

Make it a Weekend! 

Floorcloth & Placemats or Table Runner Jenny Learner

Sign up for both days, Sat/Sun Dec 12/13 $125/40 materials ($10 savings on the combined workshop fees)

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.

Looking forward to 2010.