Fabric Dyeing

A.M. - Fiber Arts Studio

This is a basic fabric dyeing class using chemistry suitable for cotton, silk, linen and rayon. Students will go from beginners to experts in the course of the week, and produce a nice selection of fabrics to use in making banners, paraments, clothing or other textile art projects. In addition to traditional dyeing processes, we will also experiment with microwave dyeing.

Instructor: Larkin Van Horn

An award-winning ornamentalist from Whidbey Island, Larkin stands out as an expert in her very unique art forms, of which we get to experience two this summer! www.larkinart.com.

Contemplative Photography

A.M. - Library

We will explore ways to use cameras to bring us into closer connection with the surrounding world. Students will photograph nearby natural and built environments and share their images for feedback. We will discuss issues of composition, lighting, and the development of a personal vision. A digital camera, either point-and-shoot or SLR, is needed. Each student must also bring a laptop computer to sort through photos and select ones to share. Beginning photographers are welcome.

Instructor: Willson Cummer

Willson Cummer is a commercial and fine-art photographer who lives near Syracuse, NY. He has taught photography at the college level and designed continuing-education workshops for teens and adults. Willson enjoys exploring the parks and streets near his home, looking for small wonders to photograph.

Saggar Fire Ceramics

P.M. - Pot Shop

Saggar firing workshop that includes hand-built and wheel-thrown forms. Explore your own creativity in developing your own style as we experiment with fire.

Instructor: Yonnah Ben Levy

Yonnah Ben Levy was raised in Seattle, Washington. She attended Whitman College and received her B.A. in art from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she studied at the Corcharan Gallery. She received a Masters of Art for Teachers at the University of Washington. She has been a professional artist since 1976. Her bronze sculptures and paintings of wildlife and birds have been exhibited in galleries, and museums such as the Museum of Native American Art in Spokane. In 1981 she moved to Israel and worked for artists and craftsmen in various media including illuminated parchments, ceramics, jewelry, woodcarving, and sculpture. Since 1989, she has been collaborating with her husband, Chaim Bezalel, on their own original work. She also continues pursuing her own sculpture and ceramic work.. She taught art in the Israeli school system for ten years. In 2002, Yonnah and Chaim opened Stanwood House Gallery and Art Center in Stanwood, Washington. In addition to exhibiting there and elsewhere, she runs a ceramics program. She is a member of the Washington State Potters Association and has been published in Pottery Making Illustrated.

Stained Glass

P.M. - Glass Studio

Let your imagination run wild, and Joe will help you put it into glass. Available to students at all levels, the results of this class are something to marvel. And, for a very limited number of students, Joe is willing to work independently with those who want to do a larger project over Weeks 1 & 2. Be careful...we must charge studio fees to cover materials, and your project could get expensive!

Instructor: Joe Hester

Joe has long been a favorite faculty member of the Guild. A liturgical artist, he has helped several churches in hands-on design of their worship spaces.

Creating Your Own Kaleidoscope

A.M. - Fiber Arts Studio

Make a teleidoscope and at least two kaleidoscopes. You will understand the purpose of the various parts in a kaleidoscope have the knowledge and skills to make your own. Experiment with mirror systems and see how the number and shape of the mirror affects the patterns created by the kaleidoscope. This class covers rolled mylar, complex three mirror systems, object box, housing and cover.

Instructor: Gail Kelly

Gail introduced the Guild to paper clay ceramics last year, and is adding this special course for parents and kids this year. Twice the fun!

Mosaics

A.M. - Barn

We can't think of a better way for parents and their children to create together than to do mosaics with Joe. Bring your own remnants of sentiment, or merely use the many pieces here at the Guild to create a beautiful and Spirit-led piece for a new family treasure. Joe is the right guy to lead you on this adventure.

Instructor: Joe Hester

Joe has long been a favorite faculty member of the Guild. A liturgical artist, he has helped several churches in hands-on design of their worship spaces.

Family Clay

P.M. - Pot Shop

Using low fire clay, each member of the family will produce a mug or cup with incised or relief decoration, colored with underglazes and finally glazed. Family members may also choose to work together in creating an additional project such as a simple nativity set.

Instructor: Eloiese Krabbenhoft

Eloiese taught art for grades one through eight for twenty-one years and has worked with students of all ages. Currently she teaches art education at Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas. Her favorite medium is bronze but she also enjoys working in clay, stone, oils, acrylics, watercolor, mosaic, and stained glass.

Art Projects for All Ages

P.M. - Painting Studio

Everyone, no matter age or inhibitions, will be successful drawing and painting. Explore our environment using watercolor, oil pastels, and colored pencils.

Instructor: Sally Bauer

BA in art Education and an MA in Environmental curriculum. Sally has over 30 years of teaching experience for students from ages 5 through college, the last 6 years as the art specialist for K-5 students at Sunnyslope Elementary in Wenatchee.

The Prayer Mandala in Watercolor and Mixed Media

A.M. - Fiber Arts Studio

We have all seen the wonderful aesthetic works created in circles - stained glass windows, the labyrinth, Celtic illustration, free form artworks, etc.. Join in this introspective process of creating and painting a circular work with watercolor, colored pencil, and other media. Music, psychology, and cultural history will be included as contribution in making a one-of-a-kind visual prayer/expression. In the relaxed atmosphere of pine trees and river, come play with us to the tune of that which is not seen. The spiritual experience of this class is assured. No previous experience required.

Instructor: Carla McConnell

As a part of the Grunewald faculty for many years, Carla continues to offer new and interesting approaches to her classes. One of the top colored pencil artists in the United States at this time, she continues to exhibit nationally as a Charter and Signature member CPSA, The Colored Pencil Society of America. Her work was featured in 2007 at The Cornell Museum of Art and History on the East Coast. As a professional artist, Carla's work is included in numerous books, as well as in articles relating to her work and the combining of creative media. She loves to laugh and enjoys incorporating joy into projects and classes. Carla holds a degree in Art and Education.

Beautiful Words for the Calligraphically Challenged

A.M. - Painting Studio

This course is for those who want to create beautiful letters and words but lack the proper discipline for traditional formal calligraphy. The emphasis is on the written word as art and design, so we will explore such elements as personal symbol, the expressive use of color, composition, and various media such as ink, watercolor, and collage. Personal journaling and prayer will be a highlight of the class as we explore more deeply the words that reveal the stories of our lives.

Instructor: Br. Mickey McGrath

Brother Mickey O’Neill McGrath, Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, paints pictures and tells stories. In between the occasional layovers in his studio, Mickey keeps himself busy as Artist-in-Residence at the Washington Theological Union and as a speaker/retreat director for audiences around the United States. He also creates art for many of today’s leading Catholic publishers, including America Magazine and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, for whom he has designed posters for Catechetical Sunday, the Bishops’ Home Missions Appeal, and National Migration Week. His work and ministry have been featured in St. Anthony Messenger, USA Today, and Catholic newspapers around the country. Mickey’s most recent illustrated book is JESUS A TO Z, a children’s ABC book with a gospel focus published in 2007 by World Library Publications, who also published his two award-winning books, AT THE NAME OF JESUS and BLESSED ART THOU. Other recent published works include WOMEN OF MERCY, a collaborative effort with Kathy Coffey (Orbis Press) plus a three-volume series on patron saints entitled PATRONS AND PROTECTORS (Liturgy Training Publications) JOURNEY WITH THERESE OF LISIEUX (Sheed and Ward).

Sculptural Ceramics

P.M. - Pot Shop

Using low fire clay, students will complete a sculpture of their choice which will be finished in one of two faux patinas. Past projects have included busts as well as human and animal figures. Please bring your own reference photos.

Instructor: Eloiese Krabbenhoft

Eloiese taught art for grades one through eight for twenty-one years and has worked with students of all ages. Currently she teaches art education at Texas State University - San Marcos, Texas. Her favorite medium is bronze but she also enjoys working in clay, stone, oils, acrylics, watercolor, mosaic, and stained glass.

Crafting Jewelry

P.M. - Library

This class is all about having fun, glorious fun! We will be crafting jewelry. Bending wire into swirls, zig zags, loops then learning how to give it a professional look by using a steel bench block and a jewelers ball pein hammer to flatten, shine and turn your jewelry into unique pieces of art. During our week together you may create earrings, perhaps a necklace, and even a bracelet. If you already have a bead collection and tools please bring these to class. If your just starting we will have supplies on hand....no experience necessary. Remember: there's an artist inside all of us!

Instructor: Juliana Marquis

Juliana has been crafting unique jewelry creations for nearly twenty years. Getting her start while she was working at the Pike Place Market in Seattle. Opening her own retail shop in 1992 The Sun Dog Bead Co. enabled her to travel the world importing rare and precious jewels, not to mention having great adventures! You will still find the Sun Dog Bead Co. located in historic downtown Wenatchee, but the "bead lady" as they once called her is hidden away still creating one of a kind pieces of wearable art and having a great time exploring the world!

Weaving in Ordinary Time

A.M. - Fiber Arts Studio

This class is about style and color. Suzanne will address issues of liturgical weaving, but focus will be on strip weaving design and how it can be interpreted in today's fibers, including chenille and bamboo. All skill levels are welcome.

Instructor: Suzanne Halvorson

Suzanne is a production weaver and owns Yarns Unlimited, a weaving and knitting shop in Bloomington, IN. She is co-owner of By Hand Gallery in Bloomington, and sells her work at Weaving Southwest in Taos, NM, as well as by commission. Suzanne is a popular weaving workshop leader, and her work has been published in Handwoven, Shuttle Spindle and Dyepot, and Weaving for Worship.

Songwriting

A.M. - Library

We discovered Jan quite belatedly last year, and what a blessing! She mixes an experienced songwriting, performing and recording career with down-home approachability and fun. As per Guild tradition, the week culminates with the "Coffeehouse" performance of the songs created in the class for the entire community...a real highlight of the summer.

Instructor: Jan Krist

Jan Krist began writing and singing songs in Detroit-area folk clubs back in 1980. At the time she was a young mother, and a graduate of Berkley High School who had grown up in Grand Haven. Over the years she began spreading her wings beyond the Metro area, winning praise at the nationally known Kerrville Songwriting Competition in Texas in 1991, and then releasing her first album of songs, Decapitated Society, in 1992. That album won praise from Billboard and other magazines, and Krist followed it up with 1993's Wing and a Prayer, which also garnered accolades. She was honored as Best Vocalist in the Acoustic Division at the Detroit Music Awards in 1995.

Raku: Playing with Fire

P.M. - Pot Shop

From a basic ceramic form, to the glaze, to the fire in the ancient manner. The last night of this week will be magic for everyone!

Instructor: Mike Bennett

Michael Bennett resides in California and is an exhibiting artist working in hand built and wheel thrown ceramic pottery with a dominant interest in Raku. With a belief that we are all products of the Creator and instruments in the creative process, he places greater emphasis on form rather than function.

Stained Glass

P.M. - Glass Studio

Students will design and fabricate a small stained-glass window to hang freely or fit in home or office window opening. Students will work with layouts, glass cutting and fabrication with lead. All materials are included in class fee. Larger windows may require additional fee. Class size is limited to 5 or 6 beginners.

Instructor: Charlotte Paul

Charlotte Ann Paul has owned her own studio since 1978. The major focus of her work is large scale public buildings. Her work is installed in libraries, churches, mental health centers, hospitals, universities and a prison! Charlotte enjoys teaching people techniques for cutting and fabricating stained glass with lead. www.CharlotteAnnPaul. com

Fabric Books

A.M. - Fiber Arts Studio

Tell a story, illustrate a poem, make a statement, or just play with color or texture. Whatever form you choose, the small size of a standard or accordian book, or a cover for your favorite sketchbook, is a great way to experiment with fabric collage and embellishments.

Instructor: Larkin Van Horn

An award-winning ornamentalist from Whidbey Island, Larkin stands out as an expert in her very unique art forms, of which we get to experience two this summer! www.larkinart.com.

Silk Screen Art for Worship Spaces and...

A.M. - Painting Studio

Learn the fine art of seriagraph printing and the use of the silkscreen technique to produce art for worship. Silk screening is a method of reproducing a design by stencil printing on a great variety of materials---most commonly on fabric and on paper. This class will cover the purpose and advantages of silk screen images used as worship aids, the creation of designs as appropriate to the processes, the materials used and construction of equipment.

Instructor: Gary Sirguy

A high school and community college art teacher for 30 years, Gary's studio, Genesis Arts, is located in Maple Falls, WA.

Paper Clay Ceramics

P.M. - Pot Shop

Try this fascinating new ceramic medium. Gail brought it to the Guild for the first time last year, and we want more! Create sculptural objects that reference nature or your imagination. For all levels.

Instructor: Gail Kelly

Gail has taught for many years in many mediums, but this is her specialty.

Exploring the Landscape of Creative Faith

P.M. - Library

Lifes journey doesn’t come with clear directions. Engaging with creative acts can help us know who we are and where God is calling us to go. Drawing on personal experiences of connecting to God’s call through visual art and then living this out in the world, the facilitators will invite you to reflect on your own path in a rhythm of reflection, conversation, simple creative exercises and artful worship.

Instructor: Peg & Chuck Hoffman

Chuck and Peg serve on the Board of Directors of Timber Creek; a spiritual retreat center, Drexel, Missouri, and on the Board of Advisors at the Grünewald Guild. They created and facilitate classes such as Painting as Prayer and Beyond the Word. Their art has been used in worship at services at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Orlando; The Wellspring Chapel Service at First United Methodist, Winter Park, Florida; Trinity UMC, Orlando; Holy Trinity, ELCA, Port Charlotte, Florida; and at several Florida Annual Conferences in Lakeland and Daytona Beach. Peg’s passion for art and faith, includes designing worship spaces and experiential environments for others to engage the Holy. Peg’s gift of creating cloths and banners for worship, presents ancient symbols of the Christian church so that they come alive to speak to a new generation of worshippers. Currently a Design Studio Manager for Hallmark Cards, she teaches workshops on Calligraphy, design and creativity. Chuck’s passion for the spiritual in art finds inspiration in the transcending connection of art, prayer and faith regardless of a person’s cultural background or religious tradition.. Chuck, a painter, designer and workshop facilitator since receiving his BFA from Miami University, currently is working toward a master’s degree at Saint Paul’s School of Theology. Chuck worked as an Associate Creative Director for Walt Disney Company and currently works as Vice President of Design for Bernstein Rein, Kansas City. Chuck serves on the Board of Advisors for the Design Department at the University of Missouri-KC.

Majolica Ceramics

A.M. - Pot Shop

In the early 13th century, Majorca was one of the major ports used by trading vessels travelling between Spain and Italy and the pottery from this port became known as Majolica. Majolica is a tin based glaze, or white undercoat, in which stains of various colors are painted on top. This style of painting results in highly colorful pottery. Handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques will be taught as well as Majolica glazing technique. Color, color, and more color. Handbuilding and throwing with red clay, then appling the Majolica glaze and colors. It's a bit like watercolor painting on pottery. From beginners to experts, learning for all levels in clay and painting.

Instructor: Kristin Whitmire

A teacher and ceramist with a fondness for majolica, a very colorful process dating back to the island of Majorca. we got hooked on it since her class last summer!

Icons

A.M. - Library

Quiet and prayerful writing of an icon in the Russian and Greek Byzantine style will be the focus of this class. In quiet community, the group will learn the step-by-step tradition of bringing light out of darkness and order out of chaos. No experience in art is necessary, just a desire to learn about praying with and creating an icon and being open to God working through you in the process. The "Theotokos" or Mother of God of Tenderness will be the icon that each will complete, or if you have had experience in writing an icon, St. Michael will be offered.

Instructor: Ann Brodt

A rare find as a specialist in icon painting, Ann comes to us all the way from Florida with her meditative art form.

Printmaking

A.M. - Print Studio

If you have not experienced taking a class from John before, you are in for a treat. You will learn three basic techniques: dry point, etching and embossing. No experience required, beautiful results and great fun assured.

Instructor: John Thompson

An accomplished printmaker and carver, we have been spoiled by having him teach both each summer, but not this year. You'll have to fight for him! www.hobbyhorsearts.com.

Silk Painting

P.M. - Fiber Arts Studio

A course that connects the creating of a work with the visual needs of sacred spaces. Liturgy needs the visual. Start with a simple scarf to get acquained with the medium, then focus for the rest of the week on a silk banner, altar parament, or stole. For all levels.

Instructor: Kristen Gilje

Working from her studio in Bellingham WA, Kristen makes banners and paraments for churches nationwide. Put yourself in her hands! Be amazed!

Spirit and Paint

P.M. - Painting Studio

Sometimes how you speak says more than what you are saying. This class explores the difference between subject and technique. A painting workshop structured around several small and quick exercises will grow into a meditation and question of the spirit in paint.

Instructor: Jason Burrell

Jason exhibits across the United States. He attended the Rhode Island School of Design summer program, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Salve Regina College cum laude with a junior year abroad at Parsons School of Design in Paris. His first Masters of Fine Art is in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design. His second Masters of Fine Art is in drawing from the University of Cincinnati. He has worked professionally as a photographer, designer and illustrator. Jason has taught professionally since 1994 in Ohio, Rhode Island, Kansas and Florida. He earned tenure at Saint Mary College in Kansas. He has been an artist in residence at the Guild, the Orlando Museum of Art and the Partners in Art for Visual Education program assisting Orlando communities in need. www.jasonburrell.com

Woven Peace

A.M. - Fiber Arts Studio

In this class, you will learn to weave triangular shawls in a simple and effective technique with little loom waste. We will spend some time before weaving to engage the world of color - experiencing color in several different ways, and learning how you relate to various colors. The special feature of this class is that you have the opportunity to weave two shawls - one for yourself, and one for a woman in Afghanistan, The Sudan, Pakistan, or Kenya. These countries are eager to receive these shawls for women who welcome your love and prayers. These shawls will be woven prayerfully, with some meditation and inner focus involved.

Instructor: Nancy Searles Marsh

Nancy has taught weaving for over 40 years throughout the country, has written many articles about weaving techniques, and has one book, Freeform Design Technique. She is currently teaching weaving in Washington State, is an Occupational Therapist, and is in Formation to become an Episcopal Priest.

Soul of the Book

A.M. - Library

Richly illuminated manuscripts such as the ninth-century Book of Kells provide vivid examples of how artists have created books as a sacred art throughout the centuries. This course will draw inspiration from such books as we use collage, writing, and other techniques to create a book that conveys the sacred text of our own lives.

Instructor: Jan Richardson

Jan Richardson is an artist, writer, and ordained United Methodist minister. She serves as Visiting Artist at First United Methodist Church of Winter Park, Florida, and travels widely as a retreat leader. Her books include Sacred Journeys, Night Visions, and In Wisdom's Path. www.janrichardson.com

Fabric Painting

A.M. - Barn

The Christian calendar and aspects of the liturgical year will inform the work done by students in this class. There will be opportunities to work on paper and fabric with inks, dyes and paints to produce pieces of varied sizes and for diverse functions. A range of techniques including hot wax resists, printing and stamping will be introduced and students will have ample time to experiment. During the week there will be times of guided reflection on the ways in which the heritage of Christianity provides visual stimulus for creating in the present. All are welcome in this class!

Instructor: Gilly Sakakini

Gilly Sakakini returns to the Guild from England where she lives with her husband, Steve, and two children. Gilly is working on a Masters degree in Christian Studies and teaches French part-time. She is a conference speaker who also leads workshops and retreats which explore the relationship between art and faith. Gilly's art work, which is is largely mixed media, appears in churches, colleges and schools and reflects her commitment to creating in community.

Fearless Oil Painting for Beginners, Part I: Values

A.M. - Painting Studio

This class is what Andrea Scheidler describes as "a fun boot camp." Students will learn how to understand values, how to set up a color palette, to select and use materials that will give them the confidence to go on to higher level studies. Applying lessons in class will deepen skill and knowledege for both novices and for those who are returning to painting after an hiatus. Students who have already taken this course are welcome to repeat it in order to deepen their knowledge. "The skills that students take away with them will help them to advance on their own after the workshop is over. This is the most important and exciting part of my teaching".

Instructor: Andrea Scheidler

A teacher of painting for thirty years and a fine artist, Andrea comes to us from Putney, Vermont. She is a member of Palette and Chisel in Chicago and exhibits in galleries in the east. www.artnet.com.

Calligraphy

P.M. - Print Studio

Mary will offer foundational or bookhand letter forms. Experienced caligraphers may brush up on other letter forms. Gilding, embossing, watercolor techniques, and a variety of papers will be available for use in embellishment.

Instructor: Mary McLeod

Mary McLeod studied Italic and Roman letter forms with Lloyd Reynolds, Foundational with Sheila Waters, Gothic Black Letter with Ward Dunham, and Ruling Pen with Julian Waters. She currently teaches art at South Whidbey Intermediate School as well as creating commissioned art in her studio. Mary holds a Master of Education Degree from Lesley University with a specialization in Creative Arts in Learning.

Fearless Oil Painting for Beginners, Part II: Color

A.M. - Fiber Arts Studio

The second week of Andrea Scheidler's oil class may be taken independently of Part 1, though it is not recommended for those who have had no experience with painting. Understanding values (See Pt. 1) is paramount to understanding color. Once values are understood, the ability to mix colors sensitively and sensibly is as important as having octaves on a piano! Students will make at least one color chart, and will explore the effective use of color in painting exercises that are designed to impart understanding. "The skills that students take away with them will help them to advance on their own after the workshop is over. This is the most important and exciting part of my teaching".

Instructor: Andrea Scheidler

A teacher of painting for thirty years and a fine artist, Andrea comes to us from Putney, Vermont. She is a member of Palette and Chisel in Chicago and exhibits in galleries in the east.

Clay Paper Sculpture

A.M. - Barn

A class from Ruthie is a must in your lifetime, and many choose it year after year. From form to texture to color, you will enjoy playing with this forgiving and flexible medium. You'll be amazed at both the process and the outcome! No experience necessary.

Instructor: Ruth Sinclair

A very popular Guild teacher from Mishawaka, IN. Ruth is a nationally known sculptress and a joyful heart.

Enameling

P.M. - Painting Studio

Using glass, metal and fire, learn from a master to make beautiful expressions of your inner self. All levels.

Instructor: Jean Tudor

An internationally-known enamelist and teacher, Jean's work is found in churches and galleries. She has taught in Canada, England, Venezuela and across the United States. She is past president of the Enamelist Society.

Poetry of 100 Steps: Exercises in Seeing

P.M. - Library

Start anywhere and walk for 100 steps. Relax. Breathe. Look around you. Now look deeper. And once more deeper. Make a poem. Inspired by last summer's writing class, we explore language as a evocation of authentic experience. And then we scatter our words all over campus!

Instructor: Rondi Lightmark

A published essayist on topics such as healing the body from deep grief, and animals and healing. Rondi worked extensively as a writer with the Omega Institute in New York and the Esalen Institute in California. www.healgrief.com.

An Artists' Retreat

A.M. - Fiber Arts Studio

Connect more deeply to your spiritual life. By using a variety of art media, a refined reflective writing process, and sharing with others in a safe, trusting environment, you will explore your life of faith in-depth and discover new insights and meaning.

Instructor: Carla Orlando

Carla brings her background of designing retreat experiences for children and adults, with training in both Montessori-based faith formation, the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, and the PRH International School of Adult Development. She also brings years of experience using various art media for her own spiritual growth, including collage, chalk, oil pastel, tissue, and ink.

Pastels

A.M. - Barn

We are thrilled to have Lynn back for another year! The creator of beautiful pastel work, she also knows how to lead the beginner into this fascinating medium. All levels.

Instructor: Lynn Brown

Lynn has shown her award-winning art around Central Washington in many juried and invitational shows. She received her undergraduate education in fine arts at the University of Nebraska and a Master of Theology from Seattle University.

Glass Fusing

A.M. - Glass Studio

An adventure with glass and heat! Learn to cut glass, layer it, and then fuse it in a kiln. The results are surprising and beautiful. During the week you will have the opportunity to experience full fusing, tack fusing, stenciling with frit, kiln carving and even slumping glass into a mold. Consider focusing your morning's work on pieces you can incorporate into Glenn's jewelry class. Fused glass pieces can be made into pendants, earrings, bracelets, buttons, pins, barrettes, and even tie tacks.

Instructor: Karen Haddon

Karen is a sculptor/printmaker who “loves to play with glass”. She has minimal formal art training, choosing instead to study under a wide range of studio artists over the past 30 years. Her spiritual trainings and work as a spiritual director leads her to experience art as prayer, regardless of the medium. She has spent a portion of the last 21 summers at the Guild, and served on year-round core staff from 1998-2005, all but the final year in residence. Her mentors include many of her colleagues on the Guild faculty who, she says, taught her to see, to experience joy in creating and that “an artist can do anything.”

The Basics of Bead Jewelry Design and Creation

P.M. - Library

Learn the basics of designing and creating fashion jewelry using beads made of natural materials (e.g. amber, pearls, turquoise), crystal, cloisonné, silver, gold and more. Become comfortable working with head pins, eye pins, jump rings, findings, stringing wires, crimp beads, etc. During the class you'll have the opportunity to make up to 10 pieces of jewelry to wear or give as gifts.

Instructor: Glenn Doering

After 25 years in the scientific equipment industry, Glenn moved to the giftware industry and was introduced to the world of fine imported beads and gemstones. In working with these beautiful, individually crafted, tiny works of art, his life-long love of jewelry was nurtured. In February 2004 the Pärla Arte line of unique affordable hand-crafted jewelry was born. In creating my designs Glenn combines semi-precious gemstones, natural materials, imported cut crystals, Murano and dichroic glass, cloisonné and freshwater pearls with uncommon 14K gold-filled and sterling silver beads. Each creation is a one-of-a-kind design and made by hand, being conceived with a sense of timelessness, which will make it unique and eye-catching for decades instead of just going along with a current fad. Pärla Arte jewelry is regularly shown at art fairs, in-home jewelry parties, gift shops and boutiques, locally as well as locations around the country spanning from Florida to the state of Washington.

Acrylic Painting: Approaching the Spiritual

P.M. - Painting Studio

It has been said that all art is spiritual. It probably depends on definitions. This class will explore individual definitions of what the spiritual looks like and how an image of that look can be realized in the acrylic painting medium. No experience required.

Instructor: Richard Caemmerer

Richard and his wife Liz founded the Guild in 1980. Now Director Emeritus, Richard continues his work as an exhibiting artist, lecturer, liturgical designer and, thankfully for us, teacher at the Guild.

Leavenworth Summer Theater Experience

We thought it would be great fun to offer a unique experience for 2008. We'll buy a block of tickets to all three shows of the Leavenworth Summer Theater performances and throw in some presentations from local theater producers and performers on the art of the medium.

You'll enjoy the beautiful spaces and community of the Guild while getting a "backstage" look of one of our area's proudest achievements, building a nationally known small theater success in only a dozen years. Get your registrations in early, for space will be limited.