Come create colorful silk scarves for great gift ideas (remember Mother's Day). Use simple materials to dye and paint two easy yet beautiful scarves. No art background is necessary. Bring an apron and your imagination for an afternoon of creative fun. Take it with your mother or a friend, it's more fun together.

Spirits of Nature   

Ann Marie Waterhouse

We will spend time outside learning how to shift consciousness to learn from nature spirits: trees, animals, plants, the elements, etc. Some specifics include: finding power spots in nature, noticing the gifts or insights that come from these spots, working in partners to help each other find answers to questions, learning to do a rattle "journey" in nature, and finding a plant or tree you are drawn to and interact with it.   Prior shamanic journey experience is helpful, but not required for this workshop; if you can sit quietly and/or meditate you will be able to gain more insights from this workshop experience.  Contact Ann Marie at 608/837-7558 or eagleforth@charter.net for more information about the workshop experience.

Please bring:  A cushion or blanket you can use outside, journal and pen or pencil, and a drum and rattle if you have them.

Sat May 8    9:30 - 4:30     $90

Expressive Sumi-e and Haiku Poetry with Judy Paulson & Julie Adams

Artists Judy Hostvet/Paulson and Julie Adams will introduce you to the expressive strokes of Chinese Brush and Sumi-e painting along with the creation of Haiku Poetry.  Paintings will include traditional bamboo brush and ink techniques combined with watercolor.  Finished paintings may be completed with a Haiku poem, stamps and Japanese papers.  Experience 2 days of east art and culture, as you respond to the observation of Spring.  Beginner to advanced.

Sat/Sun May 15/16    9 - 4:30   $205

Sun May 23  1 - 4  $35/$5 materials

"Art Whimsy; Creating with Found Objects" Nancy Welch

Learn to see ordinary objects in an extraordinary way! Assemble unrelated found objects on a wood base, adding texture and color. We will work with sticks, rocks, wire, beads, papers, fabrics, glues, paints, household junk, and found objects. (Whispering Woodlands is a great place to scout out a few natural and discarded objects in case you don't have some of your own to work with.) Open to everyone, those exploring their creative side for the first time to the most experienced. A playful spirit is a must! 

Sat. June 5    10 - 5  $90/$5 materials

"De Humani Corporis Fabrica"  Ingrid Dijkers  

A delightfully creepy exploration into the world of vintage anatomical illustrations!  Our main focus will be on completing a collage cover for this journal complete with "specimens" and glass slides.  Then we'll work on incorporating additional backgrounds and imagery into our journal pages.  This journal will be made in the wildly popular chipboard binder format.  An on-line tutorial is available to prepare pages prior to class, so that precious class time doesn't need to be spent on a lot of prep work.

Prepped journal pages - as per on-line tutorial   WWW.IngridDijkers.com/TutorialDeCorporisHumaniFabrica

Fri June 11  9:30-4:30       $135/15 materials

You'll delight in this journey into the realm of Alice that takes us through the Rabbit-Hole in tunnel book format.  This sturdy book with wooden covers and boxboard pages is sure to hold up to the riggers of many adventurous journeys.  All imagery to complete the book will be provided and is offered in either color or Black and White to make the book of your choice. An on-line tutorial is available to prepare pages prior to class, so that precious class time doesn't need to be spent on a lot of prep work. 

Prepped journal pages - as per on-line tutorial http://www.ingriddijkers.com/TutorialthroughtheRabbitHole.html

Sat/Sun  June 12/13  9:30-4:30   $265/$25 materials 

Paper and Wire Pooch Project Steve Wirtz

 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.

Sat June 19  1 - 4:30   $55/materials included (child helper $10 additional) 

Watercolor: One Day Wonder

Judith Joseph

Do you admire watercolor paintings but find yourself unable to achieve the luminous, sparkling effects you see in paintings by the masters?  Get out of that rut in a structured workshop that will help you make real progress with your paintings.  Instructor will demonstrate techniques for flawless washes and color mixing and give personalized instruction to help each student reach a higher level. 

Fri June 25 9-4:30  $120

Weekend special sign up for all three days, Fri/Sat/Sun, receive a $50 savings - see Egg Tempera Workshop below!

Egg Tempera Workshop Judith Joseph

Jewel-like color, brilliant luminosity and crispness of detail are the hallmarks of egg tempera painting.  Create your own paint from pure pigments and egg yolk in the manner of Renaissance artists.  Master techniques of glazing, hatching, rendering and wash.

Sat/Sun June 26/27  9-4:30  $275/$75 materials

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