Artfest is a’Comin Up! : Jill Berry Blog

In three weeks I will be in Port Townsend, Washington at Artfest, where I will be teaching two classes, can you see my name in lights above? This is thrilling for me, both because I think it is a well run, imagination filled event, and because it is on the ocean (I am crazy about the ocean and could consider that my intense longing for water keeps manifesting in floods in my house).

One of the classes I am teaching is Spontaneous Deconstructed Journal, which is journaling on the fly, on flat pages, and assembling, adorning and embellishing later instead of before. No prep, easy, fun, and involves you in the event in a way that makes the moments seep in and stay.

These are some of the journals that I love best, and return to over and over. Each one is a souvenir of the event, and a record of my time there.

The second class is Three Letter Words. About seven years ago I started a series on these small mighty words that hold lots of images and meaning: Sky, Now, All, See, you get the picture. We will choose a word and use a dry brush technique on a black canvas, painting silhouettes and symbols.

I am hosting a party in my dorm, Dorm 203, on Wednesday March 24th. I have black gesso, and a paper cutter, wine and snacks and we will prep for classes before they start. Everyone is invited.

This will be the first time for me teaching there, and I am already prepared with treats and treasures for each class. I am also vending and trading, so the materials are flying in my studio. So looking forward to having the exhilarating combination of sea and creativity!

Comments

4 Responses to “Artfest is a’Comin Up!”

Lqura Stinson on March 2nd, 2010 12:32 pm

These look like so much fun, Jill! One of these years I WILL make it to Artfest. Have a great time!
Sala on March 2nd, 2010 12:46 pm

Sounds like a really great event. I also want to compliment you on the photography of your work. I find it isn’t easy to get good photos.
Jennifer White on March 4th, 2010 12:28 am

I’m so excited for you to teach this year! I only wish I would be there with you, my friend…and a party in your dorm room, totally my speed! Have a fabulous trip and can’t wait to see all your pictures.
Jane Farr on March 4th, 2010 9:15 am

My best wishes for an amazing and wonderful experience at Artfest. I hope you’ll sneak a bit of time to reflect and recharge. Both of your classes look terrific – how lucky the particpants are! I always enjoy seeing your posts in my Google Reader, and I would like to comment more, but for some reason your blog takes a very, long time to load.