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By: The Amazing David

The Amazing David — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:21:59 +0000

Does it tell me how to draw a cupcake?

XOXOX !!

David

By: Jo Anne Owens

Jo Anne Owens — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:24:39 +0000

I have to let all of you know how wonderful it is to take a class with Jill! If you ever have the chance to do so, do not pass it by, for it will change your way of thinking about art!

Jill, as someone has already said, is a very nurturing teacher…the joy of what she does just radiates off her…and you will catch it!

I had never painted a day in my life before I took a class with her at Artfest this year, and I was amazed at what came out of me under her guidance.

Thank you so much for being the creative, lovely person you are Jill! You are a treasure for all of us to share!!!

By: Lorien

Lorien — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:40:42 +0000

Jill, it was wonderful being in your deconstructed journaling class at Artfest — it was my favorite class, and you’ve really fanned a flame in me to keep me paying attention to the “now”. I’d love to get a copy of the poem you read in class. Thanks again for a great day!

By: Celia Lange

Celia Lange — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:12:22 +0000

I’ve never been to an Art and Soul Retreat before, so I’m very excited about attending Hampton. When I was choosing my classes, I saw Jill’s Magical Midnight Stories class, and was immediately captivated. I haven’t worked on a dark background in years, not since I used to do the technique of drawing in reverse, by coloring and coating cards, then scratching off the black ink to see the color below. Now I’m looking forward to exploring the new and various methods of working on dark backgrounds. The comments I’ve been reading here make me look forward to taking the class from Jill even more.

By: Randy Umbs

Randy Umbs — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:52:53 +0000

I attended two of Jill’s classes at RAEvN’S NEST Art Retreat this fall and can say without hesitation that her courses are very well organized, very entertaining, enlightening and more than just a little bit of fun…

I signed up for two classes that were totally out of my realm of art and found that they opened new doors for me. I left the class with a new feeling of inspiration, a new way of looking at the world around me, and a few new friends, Jill included! If you have a chance to take a course from her, “Just say YES!” You’ll be glad you did!

By: PennyA

PennyA — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:54:51 +0000

WOW! That’s the one word that pretty much sums up my learning experience with this FAB-u-lous instructor! Her love of her craft is evidenced in the gorgeous samples that she shows in class; and her appreciation for students willingness to ‘adapt’ their projects to their own taste is very freeing. My only regret is that she lives/teaches so far away :-\ That won’t stop me from learning more from this wonderful woman, but it will mean I can’t do so as often as I would like… Already looking forward to ‘next time!’

By: Marilyn Munsterman

Marilyn Munsterman — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:45:31 +0000

Jill’s knowledge and enthusiasm are contagious. Her handouts are detailed and easy to follow, this is pretty important several months after the class when you can’t remember everything. She is open to everybody’s ideas and creations, this attitude fosters an atmosphere where the creations of each student soar into new universes. I had my first art show recently, something I could never have done without Jill’s spirit giving me confidence. You always have fun and accomplish a lot as well as meeting great people.

By: Beth Morley

Beth Morley — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:03:47 +0000

I was fortunate enough to have been able to take Jill’s “Mapping your Inner Geography workshop” and was completely blown away by her depth of knowledge about physical geography and the down-and-dirty bits about politics and map-stealing! I’ve generally been more of a head-type person rather than an arty person, and I was really curious to start exploring my own inner geography as my life shifted gears. Jill’s amazing knowledge and insights about the workshop subjects hooked my brain ~ and her intuitive and artistic gifts and guidance engaged my sleepy inner artist completely! She’s so approachable, infinitely patient, really funny, and oh so talented. What a combination, and all in one person!

By: Pam

Pam — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:51:12 +0000

Paint? I don’t paint. That’s what I thought before taking one of Jill’s classes. Thank you Jill for the helping me find the confidence I needed to try new techniques and think outside of my previously restricted world of creativity. The classroom experience was a blast – much better than I expected. I look forward to your next class at Valley Ridge this summer.

Pam

By: Mel

Mel — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:03:17 +0000

Jill was the first workshop instructor I ever had, and she set the bar SO high! I loved the subject matter (maps & cartography), the setting (Valley Ridge), her lovely personality, and, last but certainly not least, her amazing talent. I had the great fortune to take another of her classes at Raevn’s Nest in Cedarburg, which was Fun with a capitol F. I highly recommend taking any class she’s teaching because not only will you learn a new technique, you will have a great time!