Acting
Sally Kessler, Instructor

Sally Kessler has been active in the “theater scene’ in the Chequamegon Bay area since 1981. After receiving her MFA in acting and directing from the Ohio University School of Theatre, she followed her art to various summer venues in southern Ohio. She moved to Cornucopia in 1974, where she and her husband built homes in the woods and raised two children. Included in her northern theatrical career are stints as Theatrical Director at Northland College and directing and performing at the Chequamegon Theatre Association in Ashland. In 1983 she performed in Washburn’s historical musical “Souvenir Views” by the Nelson-Ferris Concert Company. In 1985 she directed and performed in the now famous Bayfield musical “Riding the Wind” by and with the same group. Then began, in 1986, the long association with Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua of which she is a co-founder. She served as Co-artistic Director and Theatrical Director at Chautauqua, directing, creating, and performing in the original house shows as well as other traditional theater projects. Most recently, she has been active directing and performing at the new Stagenorth in Washburn.

ACTING WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

Get Into the Act. This session offers a perfect opportunity to express yourself through improvisation techniques, scene study, and performance.
No experience is necessary.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring an open mind.

 

 

Pottery
Deanna Eckels, Instructor

Remember how much fun it was to play in the mud? Join me in my studio for a few days of play. Learn to roll slabs for plates, coil bowls, hand-build bases, use molds and--everyone's favorite--use the potter's wheel. No experience necessary, but bring whatever you know along, too. All your creations will be glazed, fired and returned to you. This class guarantees to relax, inspire and help bring out your inner child.

For more information visit: www.eckelspotterybayfield.com

POTTERY WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

CLAY SAMPLER
This class will acquaint you with many clay forming processes - hand building to basic wheel throwing, several glazing and decorating techniques, and weather permitting, a chance to fire up the Raku kiln. Participate in pulling the pots from the kiln, burying them in sawdust until the smoke clears, and unearthing them to see. If you have them, bring your own bisque pots for decorating or I will provide them. No prior experience is necessary. Be ready to get your hands dirty and have fun.

 

 

 

Basketry with Native Materials
Tina Fung Holder, Instructor

Tina Fung Holder has been a professional artist and teacher for 30+ years. She has her BFA and MFA from the Art Institute of Chicago, and has designed and developed workshops at Chicago's Field Museum. Her jewelry is in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Racine Art Museum, WI; (Popularly referred as "The RAM") and Museum of Art & Design, NY.

BASKETRY WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

Pine trees and red osier dogwood grow abundantly in the Bayfield area. Learn 2 basketry techniques and experience these native materials in a new way. Experiment with a woven and a stitched form of basket-making, select a style and make yourself a fine souvenir to celebrate your creative week-end.

Please bring pruners, thimble, scissors and an old towel; and last but not least .....your enthusiasm! All other materials provided for a $ 20.00 fee.

 

 

Photography
Don Albrecht, Instructor

Don Albrecht has lived in Bayfield for 30 years and has taught photography most of that time. He specializes in black and white art photos of people using everything from toy cameras to medium format, and alternative processes to straight imagery. He also shoots a digital camera. An assistant professor of art at Northland College in Ashland, he received his MFA degree in Rockport, ME.

For more information: dalbrecht@northland.edu

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

Prepare to have a little fun making pictures, using your digital or 35mm film camera. Expect to learn more about your camera and its controls, look at how composition can work for you, practice exercises in depth of field, and how to “draw with light.” The group can work with landscape, architecture, portraiture, action and conceptual styles, documentary or artistic.

Please bring:
Your own camera.
Film or adequate digital storage
An open attitude.

Weaving
Michele Auger, Instructor

Michele Auger identifies weaving as a passion that fulfills her need to create with colors, texture, and dimension. Michele has spent 27 years weaving and teaching at Woods Hall, a weaving/pottery studio and gallery on Madeline Island. Finding inspiration here and on her travels of the world, Michele weaves runners, mats, pillow covers, rugs, and tapestries up to eight feet wide. Linen, wool, cotton, silk, and a variety of recycled materials are used. Sculptures and lamps made from dogwood and maple, with fine woven shades and embellishments are her latest thrill. Custom design is her creative forte. Currently she is completing work on Turtle Tracks Studio, her first personal space outside of her home.

For more information: maetours@chequenet.net

WEAVING WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

Have fun with color, design and texture. Learn to weave on a frame loom, wrapped with beautiful linen. A selection of hand spun, hand dyed wool yarn will be available with which to weave (the weft). We'll discuss weaving basics, design elements, tapestry techniques and more! A picture of what you want to weave will be drawn and we will weave away. Over, under, over under. Create a wall hanging, the front of a purse, a pillow top, whatever suits you.

Loom and some materials provided. $20.00 fee.

Bring: scissors, special yarns (if you have them), big tapestry needles, one or more. Some will be provided, but depending on how creative you get, you may need more.

Watercolor Painting
France Austin Miller, Instructor

France Austin Miller has painted in and around the Bayfield area for 25
years. Her work is found in numerous private and corporate collections.
She has conducted watercolor workshops for 16 years, with emphasis on design principles and having a good time. The Austin Miller Studio & Gallery is
located 3 miles south of Bayfield, and is open May thru October, 10am -4pm, closed on Tuesdays.

For more information: www.austinmillerstudio.com

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
The class is open to all levels of painting experience. Bring a favorite image (or several) to paint, and go home with a finished piece. You'll be guided through the tools and the rules of painting & design to nurture and bring forward your own unique style in the watercolor medium. Also on the agenda is a journey into abstraction, employing many techniques in a smaller format to embrace the pure serendipity of watercolor. Paper, double mats, card stock available.

For a list of suggested materials and supplies call or email France Austin Miller at 715-779-5336 franci@centurytel.net

 

 

 

Precious Metal Clay
Donalee Kennedy, Instructor

Donalee Kennedy is a self taught silversmith. She works to design into her products the highest level of quality and integrity possible. She specializes in setting natural beautiful gems in simple, classic but freshly sophisticated settings that can be worn for decades. Her goal is to learn something new every day and then pass it along to whomever seems interested with a sense of humor and joy.

For more information: http://donaleedesigns.com

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

In the exciting environment of DONALEE DESIGNS the Precious Metal Clay class offers you the skills to work in a unique and new medium. You'll dig in by manipulating the tiny particles of silver that are mixed with a moist binder resulting in the properties of modeling clay. Fired PMC work can be polished, soldered, enameled, and enjoyed like any other silver item. Using simple tools and your imagination you will go home with three completed projects and the possibility of more depending on your own work space. Join Donalee in this NEW class offering and see what fun you can have while being creative.

Materials cost for PMC class: $25 per student. For more information go to http://donaleedesigns.com or contact Donalee at 520-465-4943.

Beading
Mary Gardner, Instructor

Mary Gardner, owner of Bayfield's Water Music Jewelry & Art, comes from corporate America and has developed a diverse business dealing with such intriguing objects as stones, colored glass, and beads.

For more information: visit www.watermusicjewelry.com

BEADING WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

Love working with color, texture and movement? Dive into serious beading with our Heirloom Bracelet. Learn loom and off loom stitches to create an amazing, many-layered work of art.  Materials provided.