Julie Culjak – Beginner Jewelry Making
Julie is originally from Great Britain and re-located to Milton-Freewater via Germany, where she had lived for 27 years, in July 2007. She first experienced making jewelry six years ago while visiting her artist friend, D.J. Topping of Minneapolis, and became hooked on beading. She ‘played’ around with the craft but didn’t become really serious about beading until she discovered the Suncatcher Studio, an artisans boutique on N. Main Street, where she signed up for several workshops, one of which was Basic Jewelry taught by Geri Honn. Geri later became her partner in a beading shop, the Three Divas Beads, which opened in April 2008. She now teachers beginners jewelry at the shop and makes and sells her own jewelry. Julie is offering a morning session where you will make a bracelet and a pair of earrings covering basic wire wrap, stringing and finishing.
Cost: $45
Location: Three Divas Beads, 610 ½ N. Main Street.
Time: Morning – 10am-1pm (Lunch 1pm-2pm)
Maximum No. of Students: 6
Student requirements: Jewelry materials provided. Tools will be available for use or purchase. Students are welcome to bring their own tools if they wish.
Tina Buzard – Basic Peyote
Tina originally hails from San Berdino, California and came to Milton-Freewater, via Las Vegas, Nevada in 1997. She has always been an avid crafter and decided to take up beading in 2008 when she took her first beading class with the newly opened Three Divas Beads. She learned seed beading with Margarett Walters, one of their most valued instructors, and now sells her work on consignment at their shop. In addition she is now herself an instructor passing on her knowledge to other fledgling beaders. Tina is offering a morning session where you will make a bracelet with an undulating peyote-stitch design.
Cost: $45
Location: Three Divas Beads, 610 ½ N. Main Street.
Time: Morning – 10:30am-1:00pm (Lunch 1pm-2pm)
Maximum No. of Students: 6
Student requirements: None. All tools and materials provided.
Geri Honn – Jewelry Making with Wire
Geri has been a life-long resident of N.E. Oregon spending the last 30 years in Milton-Freewater. She started making jewelry three years ago initially on her own and then developing her skills further by taking the occasional class at the community college. She has passed on her expertise to local enthusiasts for the past two years by giving workshops at the local artisans boutique, Suncatcher Studio and at her own shop, Three Divas Beads, where she also sells some of her beautiful jewelry. Geri is offering an afternoon session covering basic wire work using sterling silver wire to wrap stones and make wire links creating a unique and beautiful bracelet. This session will prepare you for a future of making beautiful jewelry.
Cost: $55
Location: Three Divas Beads, 610 ½ N. Main Street.
Time: Afternoon – 2pm-5pm (Lunch 1pm-2pm)
Maximum No. of Students: 6
Student requirements: Jewelry materials provided. Tools will be available for use or purchase. Students are welcome to bring their own tools if they wish.
Jo Lowe – Intermediate Charcoal Drawing
Jo, primarily a self taught artist, thought her oil painting lacked foundation and structure. She determined to improve by learning to not only look but also to see. Basic shape drawing techniques, with pencil or charcoal, and painting with a primary color palette were introduced into her art and her discoveries lead her to teaching in the early 70’s. She continues to learn with every project. During this one day session she will demonstrate the importance of using a variety of lines and blending techniques to make a drawing more interesting and contribute to the artistic qualities of the overall drawing. She will also help you hone your observation skills and bring what you see back to your drawing (or painting). This session is great for anyone interested in drawing, improving their painting skills or would just enjoy to knock out a quick sketch.
Cost: $65
Location: Suncatcher Studio, 508 N. Main Street
Time: Afternoon – 10am-5pm (Lunch 1pm-2pm)
Maximum No. of Students: 6
Student requirements: None. All tools and materials provided.
Richard Meyers - A Writers Retreat
Have you something to say? Or specifically - WRITE? Attend this workshops and pick up a few tips to write it better. Dick Meyers has over 40 years of experience as techinical writer, coordinator, contractor and consultant, and twelve years as teacher of business and technical writing - to all ages, sexes and nationalities - as well as computer technology. He's also written over 600 resumes for all kinds of disciplines and occupations. Among his accomplishments, he's edited screen plays, autobiographies, novels, poetry and personal memoirs. Let Dick Meyers motivate you to start "getting it down on paper" including autobiography, novel, short story, memoir, poetry, essay or........? Now retired he brings a wealth of experience to this workshop and promises to keep it lively and challenging.
Cost: $35
Location: To be determined
Time: Morning - 10am - 1pm (Lunch 1pm-2pm)
Maximum No. of Students: 10
Student requirements: Bring pen,pencil, notepad or yellow tablet, your imagination and a desire to learn more.
Fran Walker – Beginner Digital Photography
Fran is a local award winning photographer who specializes in close-up photos taken of flowers and other elements of nature. Her work has been displayed in local and regional art exhibits and can also be found for purchase at the local artisans boutique, Suncatcher Studio on N. Main Street, Old Town Freewater. Her workshop covers basic composition, color, close-up and portrait photography, the do's and don'ts of taking a good photograph.
Cost: $35
Location: To be determined
Time: Afternoon – 2pm - 5pm (Lunch 1pm-2pm)
Maximum No. of Students: 10
Student requirements: Digital Camera. Student must also understand the basic working of their camera.
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ARTS & CRAFTS WEEKEND
Destination Milton-Freewater Oregon
Leland Fager – Basket Weaving
Learn basic basket weaving techniques and end the day with a beautiful fall basket ready for your Thanksgiving treats.
Cost: $60.00
Location: To be determined
Time: Morning - 10am - 5pm (Lunch 1pm-2pm)
Maximum No. of Students: 2
Student requirements: None. All tools and materials provided.
