Lana's The Little House
2007 Workshop Season
ART IN THE GARDEN WORKSHOPS  and JOURNAL WORKSHOPS

Garden : Meditation, Writing & Poetry : Writing & Relaxation : Journaling & Meditation

Terra cotta sonata
Date: June 16, 2007 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (arrive at 12:45 p.m.)
Workshop Presenter:  Sara Baker Michalak

We’ll talk a bit about the elements of design in England during the rise of cottage gardens, then let loose as we put those elements to use and decorate our own whimsical terra cotta pots. Lollygag on the lawn and get lost in the fun of creating as we listen to the sounds of Lana’s The Little House Baby Grand Piano. Go home with a stack of pots, suitable for filling with a bounty of plants or decorating an interior.  Exquisite desserts and world class tea included for your enjoyment during the workshop. Your experience will include your art work created in the workshop and materials to take home to work independently, if desired.   Fee:  $64 plus tax. Reservations accepted until May 16 2007.  Non refundable prepayment required by May 16, 2007.  At the close of the 3 Hour Workshop event, enjoy shopping in the “little” Gift Shop for exquisite teas, memorable scones and more. Also, Lana’s Cottage Tour is available by advance special request for an additional fee, if desired.
For more information visit: workshop details.

POETRY: THE IMAGE

Date: June 17, 2007 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (arrive 12:45 p.m.)

Workshop Presenter:  Carolyn Grady

Every moment we process many images. Over a lifetime, our image bank stretches into the millions of stored files. Some stay with us in vivid detail becoming imbued with personal symbolism. Others grow buried beneath other “mind stuff.” Through reading, meditation, and guided journaling let’s begin fleshing out some of the archetypes of our lives. Some workshop time can be devoted to discussion of participant’s poems created in the workshop. Bring a pen and your journal. As time and interest permits, bring up to three poems you have already written and would like some constructive feedback on (optional).  Exquisite desserts and world class tea included for your enjoyment during the workshop.  Fee:  $59 plus tax .  Reservations accepted until May 17, 2007.  Non-refundable prepayment required by May 17, 2007.  At the close of the 3 Hour Workshop event, enjoy shopping in the “little” Gift Shop for exquisite teas, memorable scones and more. Also, Lana’s Cottage Tour is available by advance special request for an additional fee, if desired. 
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Pretty pictures – suitable for framing
Date: July 22, 2007 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (arrive at 12:45 p.m.)
Workshop Presenter:  Sara Baker Michalak

This tour of Lana’s cottage garden will encourage a look beyond the blossoms, as artists do. Sure, we’ll enjoy the flowers; then focus on finding the garden’s own art - the lines, forms and colors that make it beautiful. After looking at a few Still Lives of master artists through the ages, we’ll use watercolor and other media and create our own masterpieces. No experience required!  Exquisite desserts and world class tea included for your enjoyment during the workshop. Your experience will include your art work created in the workshop and materials to take home to work independently, if desired.  Fee:  $64 plus tax   Reservations accepted until June 22, 2007.  Non refundable prepayment required by June 22, 2007.  At the close of the 3 Hour Workshop event, enjoy shopping in the “little” Gift Shop for exquisite teas, memorable scones and more. Also, Lana’s Cottage Tour is available by advance special request for an additional fee, if desired.
For more information visit: workshop details.  

Garden art paper
Date: August 25, 2007 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (arrive at 12:45 p.m.)
Workshop Presenter:  Sara Baker Michalak

Learn the basics of papermaking—and prepare to get your feet wet. We’ll take a walk through Lana’s field to gather grasses and other pretty things, then return to the garden shed to incorporate our natural goodies into hand-crafted papers. You’ll go home with a few sheets of your own one-of-a-kind creations. It’s a recipe for fun!  Exquisite desserts and world class tea included for your enjoyment during the workshop. Your experience will include your art work created in the workshop and materials to take home to work independently, if desired.  Fee:  $64 plus tax.  Reservations accepted until July 25, 2007.  Non refundable prepayment required by July 25, 2007. At the close of the 3 Hour Workshop event, enjoy shopping in the “little” Gift Shop for exquisite teas, memorable scones and more. Also, Lana’s Cottage Tour is available by advance special request for an additional fee, if desired.
For more information visit: workshop details. 

PERSONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY: MEMOIR
Date: October 6, 2007 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (arrive 12:45 p.m.)
Workshop Presenter:  Carolyn Grady

Composing a memoir is rooted in a process of self-discovery. Let’s spend some time fleshing out the life experiences that identify who we are. Through reading, meditation, and guided journaling, we will compose prose reflections. A special feature of this workshop will be discussion of possibilities for focusing participant’s writing.  We can constructively comment upon each other’s work, and as time permits, critique up to five pages of each participant’s previously submitted work (optional). Bring a favorite pen and journal as well as work that you’d like critiqued.  Exquisite desserts and world class tea included for your enjoyment during the workshop. Fee:  $59 plus tax.  Reservations accepted until September 6, 2007.  Non-refundable prepayment required by September 6, 2007.  At the close of the 3 Hour Workshop event, enjoy shopping in the “little” Gift Shop for exquisite teas, memorable scones and more. Also, Lana’s Cottage Tour is available by advance special request for an additional fee, if desired.
For more information visit: workshop details.

Bed and breakfast for the birds
Date: October 7, 2007 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (arrive at 12:45 p.m.)
Workshop Presenter:  Sara Baker Michalak

Invite your feathered friends in for bed and breakfast this winter—create an edible birdhouse! First, we’ll talk about a few of the hows and whats of gardening that offer shelter and sustenance to welcome the birds of our region. Then we’ll create a whimsical bird cottage with seeds and other goodies—just in time for helping our feathered friends fend off hunger in the coming winter months.  Exquisite desserts and world class tea included for your enjoyment during the workshop. Your experience will include your art work created in the workshop and materials to take home to work independently, if desired.  Fee:  $64 plus tax.   Reservations accepted until September 7, 2007.  Non refundable prepayment required by September 7, 2007.  At the close of the 3 Hour Workshop event, enjoy shopping in the “little” Gift Shop for exquisite teas, memorable scones and more. Also, Lana’s Cottage Tour is available by advance special request for an additional fee, if desired.  For more information visit: workshop details.

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