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art workshops & artist classes
Valley Ridge Art Studio
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Valley Ridge Art Studio is a unique destination for art
workshops, artist classes and art retreats taught by world-class
instructors, all at the forefront of their fields. Our workshops
and classes explore many art forms, ranging from book arts,
collage and mixed media, jewelry, metals, mosaics, papermaking,
fiber arts and many other art forms.
Whether discovering a brand new passion, refining a talent or
expanding your creative repertoire, the supportive, welcoming
environment at Valley Ridge lets you comfortably stretch the
boundaries of your imagination.
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You’ll find the Valley Ridge experience different than any other
art workshop - each workshop is a deep focus on one art form,
with a relaxed pace to give you the most knowledge, hands-on
experience and opportunity for creative personal growth. Since
1999, hundreds of students have discovered the Valley Ridge
difference, and returned time and time again.
For the 2010 season, Valley Ridge is pleased to welcome back
many of your favorite instructors, as well as several new
artists. Making their debuts are:
Returning to Valley Ridge
this season are student favorites
Sandi Bacon,
Nina Bagley,
Jill
Berry,
Michael DeMeng,
Daniel Essig,
Katie Kendrick,
Stephanie
Lee,
Thomas Mann,
Carol Owen,
Mary Beth Shaw,
Susan Shie,
Beryl
Taylor,
Karen Wallace,
Michelle Ward and
Jane Wynn. We encourage
you to explore our workshop schedule to find the art class
that's sure to suit your passion. |
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Papermaking with Plant Fiber |
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Nancee Wipperfurth
There is something magical about making paper by hand. You start with a fiber: the fallen leaves from the maple tree in your yard, or the bast fiber from the milkweed sticks you harvested from the roadside. You cook it, beat it, and pull it into a layer of wet pulp that dries into the most beautiful paper — comprised of textural earth tones and feathery deckle edges. When you use this handmade paper in bookmaking, it provides one more element where you have control of the aesthetic. Learn more. |
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discover the difference
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Intimate Workspace
Settle in for an entire workshop with
your own work table for supplies and tools. Small
class size assures personal attention from
instructors and fosters relationships with
instructors and students.
Whether discovering a brand new passion, refining a talent or
expanding your creative repertoire, the supportive, welcoming
environment at Valley Ridge lets you comfortably stretch the
boundaries of your imagination. |
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Farmhouse Accommodations
Our beautiful location in southwestern Wisconsin features a
state-of-the-art classroom/studio, a detached community building
serving delicious, healthy meals and comfortable, convenient private bedroom accommodations in our
restored farmhouse with shared living space, kitchen, porch and
deck, or limited campsites. On-site accommodations are optional and first-come,
first-serve. |
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Being my first time to Valley Ridge, I had no idea what to expect and was nervous about my low abili  Being my first time to Valley Ridge, I had no idea what to expect and was nervous about my low abilities but it didn''t take long to get so pulled into the creative eneregy I forgot to be scared.
— Cynthia Weston, All on Board Mixed Media attendee
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