Monthly Musings      Class Schedule
 March 2009


                                   
Mooncrow and the book of illuminations           monoprint 13 X 19

  I believe this is a time of great possibilities. New ideas are trying to burst forth.  I  encourage you to pay attention to your dreams. Sometimes new thoughts and ideas first show up in our dreams. I have been reading a book about using dreams to tap the wisdom of the unconscious called Where People Fly and Water Runs Up Hill by Jeremy Taylor. I am finding it useful and true. He believes, as do I, that all dreams come in the service of health and wholeness. I have been in an on-going dream discussion group for seventeen years and I have been writing, painting, and drawing from my dreams since I was nine years old. I have always trusted what my dreams and my art reveal to me. Illustrating my dreams became a visual way for me to understand my dreams. You may want to try this to see if you get more insight into your dreams. Dream work and art work are important tools for getting to the heart of the matter.

I know this is a tough time financially. I want everyone to continue taking art classes and other creative adventures.  We all must stay in touch with our creative selves.  I am willing to work out payment plans, reasonable trades, and other ideas so that everyone can take my classes. This is a very important time for new ideas, visions, and insights.  I have openings in all my upcoming classes. Call me if this is the right time for you to get in touch with your art.

Stay in touch,  Denise

PS. Ann Faraday's books on dreams called Dream Power and The Dream Game are excellent books on dreams and dream process.
Manifesting Your Art's Desire
4 day art making retreat

Tools for manifesting your creative dreams in an art making sanctuary in Ashland, OR. 
Designated Fear Free Zone.

Printmaking with water based ink and paint, paste paper, collage, journal writing, stamp carving, creative discussions,
and book making.

June 16, 17, 18, & 19
August 3, 4, 5, & 6
October 10 & 11 and 17 & 18
                 4 days two weekends
9:00 am to 4:00ish pm
4 days
limited to 4 participants
no experience is necessary
$395.00 includes all art materials
$100.00 deposit is required to secure your spot and is refundable up to 2 weeks before the first day of class
 
 
Monoprinting
3 days of printmaking

I have been print making for twenty five years and I am still amazed and surprised by the possibilities of this medium.  You do not need experience but you do need to be willing to take chances, let go of control, and enjoy the surprises.

I want to share with you the vast possibilities of monoprinting.
You will learn techniques in viscosity printing with oil based inks creating monoprints and monotype prints. For more info about the printing process click on:
www.drawingonthedream.com
and click on Printmaking

April 10, 11 & 12

9:00am to 4:00ish pm
2 days
limited to 4 participants
no experience necessary
$325.00 includes all art materials
$100.00 deposit is required to secure your spot and is refundable up to 2 weeks before the first day of class

Deepening Into Your Art's Desire
3 day art exploration and retreat

Tools for accessing source wisdom through art process, intention, & dialog.  
This is a class for people who are willing to stretch toward a deeper, authentic, exciting, connection to their art and
art making. 
What we do in this retreat will remain a delicious mystery so if you are ready to take a chance you are most welcome.

This workshop is for people who have worked with me previously. Think of it as the next level after "Manifesting Your Art's Desire".

March 23, 24, & 25
April 20, 21, & 22
July 16, 17, & 18
September 4, 5, & 6
November 2, 3, & 4

9:00 am to 4:00ish pm
3 days
limited to 4 participants
$300.00 includes all art materials
$100.00 deposit is required to secure your spot and is refundable up to 2 weeks before the first day of class
Workshop Sign up
Email me here :
denisekester@drawingonthedream.com
 or call 541-482-2660
All workshop retreats are held at Kester Studio located at 440 Helman Street, Ashland OR 97520
Fear Free Zone

Denise Kester
Drawing on the Dream