2010 Workshops : Jill Berry Blog

Journalistic Journaling

Posted on August 26, 2010 - Filed Under 2010 Workshops, Creative Exercises | 3 Comments

On the opening night of Art Unraveled there is always a creative speaker to get the crowd going. This year it was Cindy Lewton, and her talk was called “Jumpstart Your Creativity”. She made some comments that she quoted from someone that I forget, and I took some notes in my journal. The next day [...]

Drumroll please…..

Posted on August 19, 2010 - Filed Under 2010 Workshops | 1 Comment

School has begun. Today was the first full day of school since last May. Not the perfect schedule for writing a book, but then, we get what we get and we don’t throw a fit! The book is coming together, I am grateful for that long lineup of muses that I kept shoving to the [...]

Cool Canada Stories

Posted on August 13, 2010 - Filed Under 2010 Workshops | 1 Comment

Last month I went to Red Deer, Canada to teach for the first time, and in my haste to the airport, kicked something hard on my way out the door and broke my toe. By the time I arrived in the Calgary Airport, the toe was a big black plum. Sent to meet me was [...]

Sumptuous Sumi and Journal Texting, Coming Up!

Posted on July 26, 2010 - Filed Under 2010 Workshops | 2 Comments

Next week is Art Unraveled in Phoenix, Arizona, where I am teaching two classes. The first is Journal Texting, which is a class for those who would like to learn about letters, but do not have ten years (or more) of time to dedicate to the fine art of calligraphy. I would still recommend joining [...]

Face the Facts

Posted on June 23, 2010 - Filed Under 2010 Workshops, Artist Friends, My Hubby's Band | Leave a Comment

I am putting together new classes and old classes and writing a book, walking the dog, cooking for the hubby and headed out tonight to see his band. In other words, I am busy. Yesterday I waded through old portfolios and found drawings I had done, and actually took the time to ponder and enjoy [...]

Dream Houses and Good Days

Posted on June 15, 2010 - Filed Under 2010 Workshops | 2 Comments

Finally got the photos done from one of my classes at Art & Soul VA. It was called Dream Houses, and we made mixed media houses of copper, paper, beads, charms, paper, photos and ribbons. The copper roofs were carved with words and imagery, and then we added patina. Each of the houses is very [...]

Painting Books

Posted on June 8, 2010 - Filed Under 2010 Workshops | 2 Comments

Join me from July 5-9 for a week of paints, books, stories, and all around arty goodness at Red Deer College in Alberta, Canada. I have heard nothing but great things about this place from friends like Jacqueline Sullivan and Paul Johnson who have taught there. We will have studio access all day and into [...]

The Glamorous Life of a Traveling Art Teacher

Posted on May 25, 2010 - Filed Under 2010 Workshops, About me | 10 Comments

It is so easy to imagine the live of those around us; the comforts, blessings, and the sweet soundtrack of music constant in the background of their smooth and creative days. Here is my day, yesterday. Eastern Standard Time 6 am: Wake up, make coffee, prepare for class. Pack suitcases since I have to check [...]

Cupcake

Posted on May 5, 2010 - Filed Under 2010 Workshops | 3 Comments

Rosalba’s drawing, inspired by a poem by William Stafford This last weekend I taught a Painted Storybooks class at Denver University. I love teaching there, partly because it is an old, brick college campus that feels earthy, rich and academic, and mostly because I just love the crowd that shows up. This class was no [...]

Hold Fast

Posted on April 29, 2010 - Filed Under 2010 Workshops | 3 Comments

I am working on black paper, as I often do, and with a poem by Langston Hughes that is very common, and worth repeating. Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams die, Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams, For if dreams go, Life is a barren field, Frozen with [...]