BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bend Magazine - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bendmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bend Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240627T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240522T234203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T234203Z UID:10002462-1719504000-1719511200@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Drawing as a Meditation Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Drawing as a Meditation workshop invites participants to immerse themselves in the art of observational drawing\, cultivating mindfulness through the gentle practice of slow observation. By exploring different drawing techniques with charcoal and finding inspiration in the natural landscape surrounding us\, this workshop aims to create a sensory experience that will allow participants to develop a deeper awareness of nature and themselves. Through this exploration of the natural world\, the workshop seeks to foster a deeper connection between mind\, body\, and environment. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/drawing-as-a-meditation-workshop/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Social-Media-Post-Beatriz.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts &%3B Agriculture":MAILTO:becky@roundhousefoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240620T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240426T175527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T175527Z UID:10002386-1718906400-1718911800@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Preserving Our Place: The Interplay of Culture\, Climate and Migration DESCRIPTION:PMRCAA is hosting a lecture\, short- film screening and exhibition on June 20th featuring Indigenous artists from Louisiana and Alaska talking about communities in the two states facing displacement due to climate change.\nBoth the community of Isle de Jean Charles and of Shishmaref face displacement due to the impacts of climate change and rising sea levels. Chantel Comardelle and Dennis Davis will present stories\, photographs and a film illustrating the contrasts between cultural beauty and the impacts of the climate crisis in their communities.\nThis event will be moderated by OSU professor Dr Elizabeth Marino.\nDoors will open at 5.30pm so people have time to see the exhibition prior to the lecture and the screening. \nThis event is free to attend\, registration is required. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/preserving-our-place-the-interplay-of-culture-climate-and-migration/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/June-20th-Draft-4.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts &%3B Agriculture":MAILTO:becky@roundhousefoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240426T175511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T175511Z UID:10002385-1718442000-1718452800@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Succulent Class: A Needle Felting Workshop DESCRIPTION:This beginner-friendly workshop invites you to explore the art of needle felting and create three charming succulents using basic techniques.\nWhether you’re a novice or have some experience\, this workshop is designed for everyone interested in discovering the joys of needle felting. Unleash your creativity and bring these delightful succulents to life!\nAll skill levels welcome and all materials will be provided. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/the-succulent-class-a-needle-felting-workshop/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Social-Media-Post-Christie-Lower.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts &%3B Agriculture":MAILTO:becky@roundhousefoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240426T175451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T175451Z UID:10002384-1718294400-1718301600@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Tracing Language with Painting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for this event on Thursday\, June 13th\, 2024 at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture!\n“Tracing Language with Paint” is a workshop designed to explore the intersection of language and emotion. Led by artist Alfonso Fernandez\, participants will delve into the expressive potential of watercolor and mixed-media techniques. Through hands-on activities\, attendees will learn how to convey thoughts\, emotions\, and dialogues using the elements of art and implied elements. This workshop aims to empower individuals by providing them with a creative outlet to communicate when traditional avenues may feel inaccessible. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/tracing-language-with-painting-workshop/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Social-Media-Post-Alfonso.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240425T162431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T162431Z UID:10002383-1717246800-1717261200@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Accordion Book Making Workshop DESCRIPTION:This book making workshop uses Turkish map paper folding techniques to aid participants in creating a book while reflecting on the role of the river in the community and pondering the experience of fish during migration. Participants will use writing\, drawing and other techniques in creating their books. These books become an intimate conversation between the viewer and the creator. As the pages of the book unfold\, the content comes to life. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/accordion-book-making-workshop/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Social-Media-Post-Rosa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts &%3B Agriculture":MAILTO:becky@roundhousefoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240404T174407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T174407Z UID:10002341-1717084800-1717092000@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Open Studio DESCRIPTION:In this Open Studio you will learn about the three residents’ practices and what they have accomplished while they were at PMRCAA.\nPresenters for this Open Studio include printmaker Rosa Valladeres\, multimedia artist Jennifer Rabin\, and multidisciplinary artist Atif Akin.\nPresentations are in Pine Meadow Ranch’s new Classroom\, on May 30th beginning at 4pm. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/open-studio-2/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.30-Social-Media-Post-Open-Studio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts &%3B Agriculture":MAILTO:becky@roundhousefoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240404T174107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T174107Z UID:10002340-1716631200-1716652800@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Zine Making Workshop with Atif Akin DESCRIPTION:A zine is a self-published\, often times low cost and lo-fi\, non-commercial publication that is easy to distribute in local circles. This workshop engages publication as an artistic practice in an effort to connect through cultural commons\, or the shared interdisciplinary knowledge acquired by varied communities.\nDuring the workshop we will use the visual source material that participants bring along\,\nlike old magazines\, photo albums\, record covers\, to cut\, copy and paste compositions\nand produce and reproduce saddle stitched zines for distribution in the local bookshop\nand other hubs around the residency. \nThis workshop will be taught by Atif Akin\, an artist from Turkey based in New York with a focus on technoscientific criticism in the context of contemporary art\, science\, and politics. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/zine-making-workshop-with-atif-akin/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Social-Media-Post-Atif-Akin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts &%3B Agriculture":MAILTO:becky@roundhousefoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240404T173959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T173959Z UID:10002339-1715270400-1715277600@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Open Studio DESCRIPTION:In this Open Studio you will learn about the three residents’ practices and what they have accomplished while they were at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts and Agriculture (PMRCAA).\nPresenters for this Open Studio include scientist Minal Mistry\, quilter Guiseppe Ribaudo\, and multidisciplinary artist Esperanza Cortés.\nPresentations are in Pine Meadow Ranch’s new Classroom\, on May 9th beginning at 4pm. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/open-studio/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/5.9-Social-Media-Post-Open-Studio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts &%3B Agriculture":MAILTO:becky@roundhousefoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240321T185844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T185844Z UID:10002264-1714672800-1714678200@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Transitioning Landscapes: Unveiling Ecological Change in the Harney Basin DESCRIPTION:Discover the intricate dynamics of environmental transitions and migrations amidst the challenges of climate change in the captivating Harney Basin. Join us for a thought-provoking lecture featuring distinguished speakers Teresa ‘Bird’ Wicks and Brenda Smith\, as they offer unique perspectives on this pressing issue. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/transitioning-landscapes-unveiling-ecological-change-in-the-harney-basin/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Social-Media-Post-Birds-Lecture.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts &%3B Agriculture":MAILTO:becky@roundhousefoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240403T204856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T174427Z UID:10002333-1713461400-1713466800@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:A Discussion on Environment and Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Minal Mistry will employ a holistic approach\, using systems thinking to unravel the environmental complexities shaping our lives in Oregon. Gain insights into the environmental burdens sustaining the unique Oregonian lifestyle and the nuanced interplay with our collective wellbeing.\nThis engaging talk will transcend local boundaries\, shedding light on our global reliance and the far-reaching impact on communities worldwide. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/a-discussion-on-environment-and-well-being-2/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Social-Media-Post-Minal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240318T182625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T182625Z UID:10002244-1713461400-1713466800@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:A Discussion on Environment and Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Minal Mistry will employ a holistic approach\, using systems thinking to unravel the environmental complexities shaping our lives in Oregon. Gain insights into the environmental burdens sustaining the unique Oregonian lifestyle and the nuanced interplay with our collective wellbeing. \nThis engaging talk will transcend local boundaries\, shedding light on our global reliance and the far-reaching impact on communities worldwide. Explore themes of Migration and Transitions\, and delve into emerging concerns such as novel pollutants affecting water\, land\, and food sources. \nThe evening promises ample time for discussion\, offering you the chance to share your personal experiences and perspectives on these critical topics. As we unravel the interconnected web of environmental and human development concerns\, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of our shared responsibilities. \nMinal Mistry (he/him) is a biologist/scientist working in the industrial sustainability arena with an emphasis on the impacts of material production and consumption upon the living Earth. His focus area is at the intersections of environmental\, ecological and social justice. His art has evolved from those intersections\, primarily as sculpture and writing. \nPrice: This event is free and open to the public. Spaces are limited so registration is required. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/a-discussion-on-environment-and-well-being/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Social-Media-Post-Minal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240326T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240301T004324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T174529Z UID:10002219-1711468800-1711476000@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Moving into the Duplex: A Formal Invention Poetry Masterclass DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Formal Invention Masterclass on Tuesday\, March 19\, 2024 at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture! \nHave you always wanted to invent your own poetic form but don’t know where to start? Featuring the duplex\, the golden shovel\, the sonnenizio\, and the American sentence acrostic—all forms invented by contemporary living poets–this masterclass breaks down the process of formal invention and reveals the process behind the product. Beginning with the craft fundamentals of prosody\, we’ll examine in detail each of these forms and learn how to write them. In the final third of the class\, we’ll generate a new form as a group that we can then take home and practice before distributing to the wider world of poetry. Every poet will leave with the drafts of four formal poems\, the group form\, and the seeds of knowledge for growing their own individual forms. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Limited to 15 attendees so registration is required. \nAbout the Instructor:\nThe winner of the 2022 Cider Press Review Book Award for Inheritance with a High Error Rate (January 2024)\, Jen Karetnick is the author of 20 additional books. Her work has won the Tiferet Writing Contest for Poetry\, Hart Crane Memorial Prize\, and Anna Davidson Rosenberg Prize\, among other honors. She is co-founder/co-curator of the not-for-profit organization\, SWWIM (Supporting Women Writers in Miami). \nList of materials and/or advance preparation required of students: \nJournal\, pen\, laptop. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/moving-into-the-duplex-a-formal-invention-poetry-masterclass/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/poetry-duplex-masterclass.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240125T234229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T234229Z UID:10002159-1709370000-1709391600@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Lightweight Nunofelt Scarf Felting Workshop DESCRIPTION:Get ready to explore the fascinating world of nunofelting and create your own lightweight scarf at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture. \nThis in-person event will take place on Saturday\, March 2\, 2024 starting at 9:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time). \nDuring this hands-on workshop\, you will learn the art of nunofelting\, a technique that combines wool fibers with lightweight fabrics to create beautiful and unique scarves. Our experienced instructor Flora Carliele-Kovacs will guide you through the process\, teaching you the basics and sharing tips and tricks to help you create stunning designs. \nIn this workshop we’ll discover possibilities of the nunofelting technique\, leaving some open spaces in the silk. Flora will show you how to secure the design on the silk\, and how to felt them in precisely and you’ll gain confidence to create more on your own. \nLevel of experience required: beginner to advanced \nThis workshop is one of two opportunities to explore the art of felting. If you’re interested in learning how to create a Felted Telescope or Rosette Hat on Friday\, March 01\, 2024\, be sure to explore our other events. \nWhile it’s not mandatory to sign up for both workshops\, we highly encourage it. \nAbout the Instructor: \nThe award winner of several wearable art shows\, Flóra Carlile-Kovács is a professional felt artist born in Szeged\, Hungary\, now living and working in Seattle WA. In her work she incorporates two bodies of knowledge\, the nomadic traditions and the urban\, modern style of feltmaking. Coming from the European tradition of craftsmanship and quality\, she is constantly experimenting with ways to improve not only the visual artistic aspect of her work\, but also its physical integrity as a functional object appropriate for everyday use. \nList of materials and/or advance preparation required of students:\n– notebook\, pen/pencil for notes- 2 hand towels\n– 8×2’ bubble wrap (no big bubbles please) – 3×2′ cotton sheet (old cloth)- sprinkler if you have one\, to wet the felt- 1 olive oil soap or coconut oil-\, or goat milk soap bar in a container- 1 quart bowl for water (a yogurt container will do) – (waterproof) apron if needed- comfortable shoes URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/lightweight-nunofelt-scarf-felting-workshop/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/nunofelt-wavy-scarf.rs_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240125T231348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T231348Z UID:10002158-1709283600-1709308800@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Felted Telescope Hats Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Felted Telescope Hats Workshop event on Fri\, Mar 01\, 2024 at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture! \nGet ready to explore the fascinating world of felt telescoping hats. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to learn about the art of hat making and discover the versatility of felt telescoping hats. \nDuring the event\, you will learn techniques for designing and enlarging a 2-D pattern to obtain a 3-D shape with several options in the shaping. The final hat can have a spiral\, telescope or rosette form. \nUsing fine merino wool it is possible to full a thin strong layer of felt that opens new possibilities in shaping a hat. You will learn how to lay down the wool to have a smooth color transition and explore how the directions of the wool fibers affects shrinkage rates and provides us with control in shaping the hat. \nLevel of experience required: beginner to advanced \nThis workshop is one of two opportunities to explore the art of felting. If you’re interested in learning how to create a Lightweight Nunofelt Scarf on Sat\, Mar 02\, 2024\, be sure to explore our other events. While it’s not mandatory to sign up for both workshops\, we highly encourage it. \nAbout the Instructor: \nThe award winner of several wearable art shows\, Flóra Carlile-Kovács is a professional felt artist born in Szeged\, Hungary\, now living and working in Seattle WA. In her work she incorporates two bodies of knowledge\, the nomadic traditions and the urban\, modern style of feltmaking. Coming from the European tradition of craftsmanship and quality\, she is constantly experimenting with ways to improve not only the visual artistic aspect of her work\, but also its physical integrity as a functional object appropriate for everyday use. \nList of materials and/or advance preparation required of students: \n– notebook\, pen/pencil for notes\n– sharpie- 2 hand towels\n– 3×3’ bubble wrap – 3×3 cotton sheet (old cloth)- sprinkler if you have one\, to wet the felt\n– a sponge to control the extra water – 1 olive/coconut etc oil soap bar in a container- 1 quart bowl for water (a yogurt container will do)\n– optional: bed risers for tables (4 for your table)\n– scissors to cut plastic- sharp and pointy scissors to cut the felt- (waterproof) apron if needed- comfortable shoes URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/felted-telescope-hats-workshop/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screen-Shot-2024-01-24-at-11.02.08-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T134959 CREATED:20240118T193910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T193910Z UID:10002148-1707386400-1707404400@bendmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wander Book Making Workshop DESCRIPTION:Explore memory maps through mark making and ink wash on paper and transform them into a unique bound book (to use for wander and wonder). \nCreate a Wander (or Wonder) Book with new approaches to composition using crafted mark-makers\, color washes and learn introductory skills in the art of bookbinding. Each student will leave with their own expression of their artistic self in the medium of a bound book. Folios will be constructed with the decorated French cotton rag paper and the binding will be completed with Irish wax linen\, and their choice of either leather or rag paper for a cover. Here we will acknowledge the structure of the book as a visual and conceptual piece which can be carried forward or thus simply left as the artistic expression created. \nThe Instructors: \nKit Stafford enjoys bringing a gathering of diverse voices to the table to help represent how the arts are vital to our community for education\, as an economic driver and for communication and celebration. Former Americana teacher in the Sisters School District and Director of Arts Discovery for underserved young people\, Kit\, a practicing artist in textiles\, sculpture\, metalsmithing\, art books and poetry\, continues to take joy in connecting people through the arts. Her experience in working with Roundhouse Foundation\, Caldera\, Oregon Dance Council\, Artist in Residency programs\, Regional Arts Councils\, events\, art curation and a lifetime steeped in the arts exhibits a spectrum of how the language of art is one that brings us together. \nDiana Philips- After establishing herself as a paper enthusiast and completing a traditional apprenticeship with a French master binder\, Diana Phillips\, opened Two Hands Paperie in Boulder\, Colorado. As a collector of textures\, color palettes\, words\, and discarded crafts\, she continues to enjoy fabricating ancient book structures and collaborative endeavors with others in the creative realm. \nWhat to Bring: \nSack lunch and water bottle\nRuler/straight edge\nA self-healing cutting mat\nA bone folder (Michaels or Joannes sells them and some will be available for use and purchase during the class)\nAn exacto knife\nOther materials will be provided. URL:https://bendmagazine.com/event/wander-book-making-workshop/ LOCATION:Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture\, 68467 Three Creeks Rd\, Sisters\, 97759 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bendmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0939-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts &%3B Agriculture":MAILTO:becky@roundhousefoundation.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR