A two day class, Dec 8th 5 to 8 pm and Dec 18 10 am to 3 pm. Class $75 plus $10 supply fee.
We will be talking about the importance of contrast, textures, perspective and composition. Demonstrating contrast exercises and methods of location (see Rhonda Saunders page).

Lunch Included

Please navigate to the Winter Experience Event page, select the link to RHONDA SAUNDER’S profile blog and learn more about her drawing and calligraphy/card making classes!

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Back Alley BBQ dinner, 5:30 – 7 pm

• Ribs, Brisket, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Beans & Texas Sheet Cake
  

CHAD ELLIOTT Concert, 6 – 8 pm

Please navigate to the Fall Experience Event page, select the link to CHAD ELLIOTT’s and BACK ALLEY BBQ/MICHAEL DUNN’s profile blogs and learn more about their part in this event.

We are SOLD OUT for dinner, the Chad Elliott concert is $25 per person and can be paid at the event.

Rendition of an Agate

Talk & Demo

by Brian Fulton, and Patrick Loughlin

Please navigate to the Fall Experience Event page, select the link to PATRICK LOUGHLIN’S and BRIAN FULTON’S profile blogs and learn more about them and this activity.

A day-long workshop to share and create two different watercolor techniques and projects.

Lunch Included

Please navigate to the Fall Experience Event page, select the link to GLENDA DRENNEN’S profile blog and learn more about her day-long watercolor technique class!

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Hand-paint a drop cloth table runner for your table. Liz will prepare the fabric and use her serger machine to stitch the raw edge to keep them from fraying.

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A half-day class providing instruction using simple and easy steps in creating calligraphy (Chancery Cursive style).

Please navigate to the Fall Experience Event page, select the link to RHONDA SAUNDER’S profile blog and learn more about her drawing and calligraphy classes!

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Creating dazzling and bejeweled fabric pumpkins.

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We will be talking about the importance of contrast, textures, perspective and composition. Demonstrating contrast exercises and methods of location (see Rhonda Saunders page).

Lunch Included

Please navigate to the Fall Experience Event page, select the link to RHONDA SAUNDER’S profile blog and learn more about her drawing and calligraphy classes!

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It’s a full day of activities, starting with a walk & talk at the Prairie Heritage Center, Peterson, IA.

Then we will go to the Rocking M, where we will fill the day focusing on a variety of creative & wellness activities, Campfire Cooking & Lunch, Twighlight Pioneer Barn & Prairie Photo OP

Please navigate to the Fall Experience Event page and learn more about Mary Meloy and her day-long class!

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Learn basic skills for copper metalworking techniques and create successful pieces in the process.

1. You'll learn to make and use rivets for connecting other metals and found objects.

2. Add color through heat and applied patina.

3. Texturing metal with tools, such as hammers and dies.

Note: $50 material cost to be paid to the instructor on the day of the class.

Lunch included

Please navigate to the Fall Experience Event page, select the link to Diane King’s profile blog and learn more about her day-long jewelry-making class!

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Reception Wine/Cheese

Guest & Artist Reception

Building with Wine Barrels, demo

Please navigate to the Fall Experience Event page, select the link to BRENT PINGEL’S profile blog and learn more about his work!

Hard Edge Painting

by Marisa Sidles

lunch included

Navigate to the Fall Experience Event page and see more about MARISA SIDLES’S work and her class!

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Bertram Reserve Hike & Tailgate

by Mary Meloy & Beth Cathcart

We will meet at Bertram Reserve parking lot for a tailgate warm-up of Coffee and Bagels and then hike!
Directions from Peterson IA: 2 miles east on Hwy 10 and 1 Mile North on 140th Street.
https://claycountyparks.com/wildlife-areas/bertram-reservation/

No fee for this activity.

Music by Charlie Liessler

Please navigate to the Fall Experience Event page and learn more about CHARLIE LIESSLER and his afternoon performance.

Planting a Native Prairie Plot

demo

by Dwight & Bev Rutter

Class & Lunch

by Michael Dunn, and Brian Fulton

Navigate to the Fall Experience Event page and see more about MICHAEL DUNN’S (Back Alley TX BBQ) profile and his classes.

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Participants will make market bags using colorful graphically printed burlap coffee bags, woven belts lined with bright fabric, with interior organizer pockets.

Navigate to the Fall Experience Event page and see more about CINDY LINDAHL’S work and about her class.

lunch included

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Wine Tasting & Cheese Bar

The Artisans Road Trip and FALL Experience Exhibits will open on Oct 8, from 5 pm – 7 pm, with a Wine Tasting by a local wine shop.

Browse an array of works in our intimate gallery setting. EXHIBIT Hours:

Oct 8, 5 pm – 7 pm

Oct 9 – 16, 9 am – 5 pm

Charcuterie Board/BBQ Class & Dinner

by Michael Dunn, Back Alley TX BBQ

Michael specializes in elaborate Charcuterie Boards displaying delectable morsels of goodness. 

This culinary class will teach you how to set up and artfully display fresh ingredients and balance all the flavors to create an elaborate appetizing Charcuterie Board. Without a doubt, the BBQ Ribs served with Michaels's special Back Alley BBQ sauce will be a favorite side to this dining experience.

BYOB or wine.

Learn more about Michael's Back Alley TX BBQ on the Fall Experience Event page. 

Also, sign-up for:
Oct 9: Cast Iron Campfire Cooking & Lunch
Oct 16: Grand Finale BBQ Dinner & Chad Elliott Outdoor Concert
and the daily Soup & Bread Buffet.

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