June 2025 Artstays at Emandal
June 2025 Artstays at Emandal
Oak Woodlands in June
Kate Marianchild
June 25-29, 2025
During this ArtStay, we will spend our mornings wandering and wondering through Emandal's woodland and riparian areas, stopping to familiarize ourselves with plants and animals; fungi and lichens; nests and burrows; signs and sounds. In addition to identifying organisms, Kate will share her knowledge of their lives, survival strategies, anatomical characteristics, and social structures, with an emphasis on their interrelationships with other species. In the afternoons, we will have quiet time for observing, listening, journaling, drawing, swimming, reading, and/or relaxing. We'll come back together before dinner to discuss our experiences and pore through books and other resources for answers to burning questions.. Click here for more information!
June 25-29, 2025
Quilted Landscapes
Laura Fogg
Expect this to be a fun, creative, beginner-friendly, out-of-the-box class. You do not need to have any quilting skills besides basic knowledge of how to do freehand machine quilting on your home sewing machine, nor do you need to be a recognized artist. You will discover the “artist within” as you play with the fabrics of your choice to create a small (about 2’ by 3’) collage wall quilt. Click here for more information!
June 25-29, 2025
Playwrights' Tricks to Rev Up Any Genre
Jody Gehrman
Have you heard of Chekov's gun, but aren't sure how it can help you? Does your dialogue sometimes go nowhere or lack nuance? Here's your chance to learn some of the key principles playwrights have employed for thousands of years and use them to rev up your fiction or memoir project. Join playwright, novelist, and college professor Jody Gehrman as we explore some of the most useful tools in the playwright's arsenal and discuss how to apply them to your novel, memoir, or short story. Click here for more information!
This is an invitation to join me to explore the beautiful Emandal farm. My tools are basic and easy to transport: a 5x8 inch bound sketchbook, a mechanical pencil and a good eraser, pens in a couple of sizes. I believe everyone can draw, and everyone can learn the tricks of watercolor and ink line. My only caution is that journaling can be addictive. I just counted over 50 on my shelf! Click here for more information!
Nature Journaling
Laura Corben
June 25-29, 2025
Since childhood, Bobbie has been using her hands and mind to manifest incredible works of art, delightful handicrafts, as well as useful needed articles of clothing, edibles and pieces of machines. Her mind is always seeking to figure out just how to do something….. do it well and with finesse. She’s figured out, over time, various ways to manifest her creativity, and in this workshop will share a multitude of her “tricks of the trade.” Besides that, she will introduce you to some Stamp Art and Decorative Gourds along with who knows what all! A potluck of creative ventures! Click here for more information!
Up Your Ante on Creativity!
Bobbie Yokum
June 25-29, 2025
June 25-29, 2025
Art Your Own Way!
Independent Study
Perhaps you have a novel or short-story that needs your full attention…. or maybe you have a passion for water-color, oil or pastels, but want to focus on your methods for awhile…. or you might just want some time to work on several of your arts, crafts, hand-work, but would like to do it surrounded by friendly folks, and enjoy that camaraderie as well as meals prepared for you. This could be the perfect get-away, by yourself or with a friend or two!