Here are the seven workshops for June:
Let’s Write a Song!-John Croizat
Would you like to write a song? Are you already a songwriter? Like all art, songwriting is both inspiration and craft. In this class, we’ll look at what goes into writing a good song: structure, rhythm, rhyming, melody and chords. We’ll get into the arc of the story, the voice, and more. We’ll talk about using prompts and other ways to find inspiration. We’ll have fun writing a song together, and you’ll have time to work on and share your own songs. More Information and to sign up
Nature Journaling with Laura Corben
The point of journaling is to pay attention and explore, appreciate this fascinating world “and renew a sense of belonging within it.” Emandal is the perfect place to practice Nature Journaling. There is so much to notice and enjoy here in the garden and along the trails.
The tools are simple and easy to carry with you: a sketchbook, pen and pencil, colored pencils, travel watercolor set. Be ready to ask questions about what you see, to notice and to wonder. More Information and to sign up
Natural Fabric Dyeing
Join Heidi Iverson for a whirlwind botanical dyeing workshop where she will teach you the “folk method” process of natural dyeing. This intuitive dye method is based on general proportions. There is no difficult math involved. You don’t need to weigh everything meticulously. This is the perfect method to use when foraging and experimenting with natural dye plants. More Information and to sign up
Pine Needle Baskets
Learn from Louisa Lenz Porter, an acclaimed basket maker from Williams, Oregon, how to make a small pine needle basket from start to finish using colored waxed thread, sinew or raffia. You will hear about different pine trees, on harvesting and drying . You can finish a small basket in two days. More Information and to sign up
Telling Your Story
Join novelist, playwright, and professor Jody Gehrman on a journey of creative exploration. We'll use writing prompts, journaling, and feedback sessions to sharpen our storytelling skills. The natural beauty of Emandal will awaken our senses, creating the perfect stimulus to add lush details to our stories. Whether you're an experienced writer or just beginning, this inclusive and supportive workshop is for you. More Information and to sign up
Oak Woodlands at the Solstice
According to the instructor, Kate Marianchild: “We will meander quietly through oak and riparian woodlands looking, listening, and learning about the flora and fauna –– oaks...manzanitas...willow galls; chorus frogs...dome spiders...water ouzels. We’ll gaze at gloriously magnified dragonflies and bluebelly lizards. We’ll find woodrat mansions and look for bushtit nests. Our jaws will drop open as bumblebees wrestle soap plant flowers open each evening.” More Information and to sign up
Art on Your Own
This is for you, if you desire time and space to work on your own creative endeavors…. whether writing a memoir or novel, crocheting a blanket, sewing some clothes, beading some earrings, painting out in the open air, sculpting or crafting a nifty gadget….. whatever you’ve been wanting to do, but haven’t made the time. Secure one of the cabins in camp for 4 nights, 5 days of creative endeavor. Share your interests with others during our partaking of libations each late afternoon before dinner. More Information and to sign up