Peggy and Lee Cloy’s home at Willowtail Springs doubles as an art gallery. Here, Peggy examines a piece she is working on.Jacob Klopfenstein/The Journal file photo
Willowtail Springs in Mancos is offering a series of workshops at the Mancos library, with the exception of one that will be held at Willowtail.
The instructors of the workshops have been artists-in-residence at Willowtail, says Peggy Cloy, who owns the property with her husband, Lee.
“They want to teach, so we’re doing it,” she says.
First up will be Dan Groth’s class, “Automatic drawing and painting as a means to expand one’s creative reach,” which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the library. Groth had his Willowtail residency in 2015.
After Groth’s class, check out offerings for creative nonfiction, photography, drawing and an herb walkabout.
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Upcoming artist workshops
What: Automatic Drawing and Painting: A workshop to expand one’s creative reach with Dan Groth.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Where: Mancos Public Library.
Cost: $60.
Information: Automism is a term used to describe a process wherein the artist suppresses conscious control over the making process, allowing the unconscious mind to have great sway. This workshop will explore experimental autonomic drawing and painting as a means to expand creative approach. View Groth’s work at dangroth.com.
What: We’re All Storytellers: A creative nonfiction workshop with David Holub.
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6.
Where: Mancos Public Library.
Cost: $60
Information: Discuss the elements of effective writing in the genre, such as what makes for a good story, voice, structure, organization, conflict, tension, etc. Participants will leave with a strong start in writing a story of their own. Optionally, each participant is invited to submit one manuscript of no more than 10 pages to be read and critiqued by Holub, editor of DGO magazine.
What: Slow Down and See: A photography workshop with Deborah Sussex
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7.
Where: Mancos Public Library.
Cost: $60
Information: Artist and photographer Deborah Sussex will help participants of all skill levels explore a contemplative approach to creating images. A series of exercises will be offered to engage the sense, analyze light and consider the issues of a well-conceived photographic composition. Digital images will be uploaded onto a computer for sharing and group reflection.
What: Choose Your Story, Make Your Mark: A drawing workshop with Crystal Hartman
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3.
Where: Mancos Public Library.
Cost: $60
Information: This workshop will activate our awareness and expression through the exploration of mark-making tools, techniques and storytelling. We will experiment with pencil, ink, chalk, collage, fibers, paint, paper, time and found objects. We will discuss and consider perspective, line, contrast, color and imagery as symbolism and metaphor in our creative work and the stories we share.
What: Herb Walk-About: A morning discovery walk and evening lecture with Tammi Hartung.
When: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. June 20.
Where: Willowtail Nature Preserve, Mancos.
Cost: $25
Information: Tammi Hartung is an ethnobotanical herbalist and organic farmer of more than 38 years. She is co-owner of Desert Canyon farm in Cañon City, where she grows more than 800 varieties of plants. Hartung is the author of four books.
Scholarships are available. To sign up or for more information, go to willowtail.org or contact Peggy Cloy at 560-0333 or [email protected].
