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We are happy to announce the classes for Faerie Academy 2012, one of the most popular and anticipated programs at FaerieCon West. Faerie Academy gives you the rare opportunity to work with acclaimed artists and craftspersons in small and intimate groups. In an "up close and personal" context, you will learn the secrets of their craft and / or make something beautiful under their guidance. On Wednesday, we will announce the full schedule of Programming for FaerieCon West: don't miss it!
We are offering Faerie Academy classes by Toby Froud, Raven & Stephanie Taylor Grimassi, Jessica MacBeth, Billy Scudder, Mark Lewis, Dancing Hands, Bill Cass, Patricia Hedegaard, and Jan Bozarth. Seats in these classes are very limited and they sell out each year, so please make your reservations early so you are not disappointed.
Space is limited so register now!
James and Marion Suites - 4th Floor
Friday February 10th
1:30-3:00 Exploring the Realm: a Guided Experience - Jessica Macbeth
1:30-3:00 Making Beaded Faerie Stars - Dancing Hands
3:30-5:00 Brian Froud's The Faeries' Oracle: a Personal Guide
- Jessica Macbeth
3:30-5:00 Small Goblin Sculpting Class - Patricia Hedegaard
Saturday February 11th
11:00-12:30 Fairy Dreamers Workshop - Jan Bozarth
11:00-12:30 A Walk with the Fae - Billy Scudder
2:00-3:30 Journey to the Faery Grotto - Raven & Stephanie Taylor Grimassi
2:00-3:30 Nymbol's Puppetry 101 – Bill Cass
4:00-5:30 Nymbol's Puppet Creation Workshop - Bill Cass
Sunday Februray 12th
1:00-2:30 Make it Real: Storytelling for Everbody - Mark Lewis
2:00-4:00 Faces of the First Forest - Toby Froud
3:00-4:30 Making a Baby Dragon - Patricia Hedegaard.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10TH
EXPLORING THE FAERIE REALM - a Guided Experience -
Jessica Macbeth
For over 35 years, best selling author Jessica Macbeth has immersed herself in the mysteries of Faerie. In this rare workshop, Jesa will be your personal guide into the Realm using visualizations and meditations that will open the experience of the Realm to you. Jesa taught these same techniques to Brian & Wendy Froud who still use them today in their work with Faerie.
Workshop Length: 1.5 hours
Maximum: 25 Students
Price: $20.00
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Making Beaded Faerie Stars -
Dancing Hands
An experienced bead designer of over 30 years and bead store owner, Dancing Hands will share her techniques and secret to making beaded Faerie Stars. These stars will be used to make willow wands in class, or participants may choose to keep the star for a car decoration or window hanging. Students will use semi precious stone beads (amethyst, rose quartz, citrine, clear quartz), Swarovski crystals, and czech beads, both new and antique. Beginning beaders welcome; all materials are included. Ages 10 and up.
Workshop length: 1 1/2 hours
Maximum: 20 students
Fee: $40.00
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BRIAN FROUD'S "THE FAERIES' ORACLE - a Personal Guide -
Jessica Macbeth
Experience a rare opportunity to work with the acclaimed author of the international best-selling book & card set, THE FAERIES' ORACLE as Jesa shows you how to work with the cards to connect to and communicate with the denizens of the Realm of Faerie. Jesa worked intimately with Brian Froud to create this landmark deck that many card readers praise as the "best modern oracle deck ever created." Bringing your personal copy of THE FAERIES' ORACLE is preferred but not required.
Workshop Length: 1.5 hours
Maximum: 20
Price: $20.00
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Small Goblin Sculpting Class -
Patricia Hedegaard
Come make adorable, little polymer clay Goblin figurines with Trish. Learn the basics of creature creation and sculpting. Goblins make wonderful friends as well as gifts. Come play and let your inner Goblin out! All supplies included. No experience needed.
Workshop length: 1.5 hrs.
Maximum: 10 students
Fee: $25.00
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11TH
Fairy Dreamers Workshop -
Jan Bozarth
Acclaimed author of the "Fairy Godmother Academy" series, Jan Bozarth will help students make a magical "Dream Journal" like they do in Aventurine, the fairyland in her books. Students will also make a "Kalis Stick", featured in the Calistonia Faeren's martial art in the stories and in the Kalis Dance Contest currently featured on the "Fairy Godmother Academy" website.
Workshop length: 1.5 hours
Maximum: 20 girls with parents
Fee: $20.00
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A Walk with the Fae -
Billy Scudder
If you are ready to enter the realm and more deeply discover your personal connection to the Magical world of the Fae, Billy Scudder provides such an opportunity. Through meditation, music and movement, take a personal journey to allow the nature spirits to help you learn to see the doorways of this reality. This "walk with the Fae" will assist in revealing your true Faerie nature. Ages: 13-Adult
Length: 1.5 hours
Maximum: 20 participants
Fee: $20.00
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Journey to the Faery Grotto -
Raven Grimassi & Stephanie Taylor Grimassi
Join Raven and Stephanie for a workshop on connecting with beings of the Faery Realm. Included in the workshop is a guided meditation journey that results in obtaining a mystical connection. Afterward each person in attendance will receive an interpretation of the symbol she or he receives during the journey experience. The workshop also includes a brief talk on Faery beings and the human experience of them as recorded in various documentations of the past.
Workshop length:
Maximum: 25 people
Fee: $25.00
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Nymbol’s Puppetry 101 –
Bill Cass
After a short history of different types of puppetry, Master Puppeteer Bill Cass will teach you the 5 basics of hand puppetry and help you find your own character, voice, and mannerisms so you can breathe life into a puppet. There will be a short performance at the end of class that will be open to all attendees of Faerie Con and video of the class performance will be online to share. Ages 8+ to Adults
Workshop length: 1.5 hours
Maximum: 15
Fee: $15.00
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Nymbol’s Puppet Creation Workshop –
Bill Cass
Learn from master puppet maker, Bill Cass how to “Upcycle” a stuffed animal to be reborn as a Bogart, Troll, Gnome or Goblin in “Nymbol’s Secret Realm.” Experience a “puncture free” demonstration of how to use a hand stitcher and get a packet with instructions for “Stuffy Transformation” which will include everything you will need to make your own puppet with Bill’s professional guidance. ages 10 + to Adult
Workshop length: 1.5 hours
Maximum Participants: 15
Fee: $25.00
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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH
Make it Real - Storytelling for Everybody -
Mark Lewis
Mark weaves his Word Pictures to enchant and instruct you in the hands-on secrets of how to become a great storyteller. Come and explore your imagination as you create your own Word Pictures! Mark is first and foremost a storyteller. His 35 years of professional experience have most notably won him two Emmy awards and a performance on The Tonight Show. His goal is to re-awaken the art of storytelling in the world of today and to re-introduce this world to its imagination. Age 16 to Adult.
Workshop length: 1.5 hrs.
Maximum: 20 students
Fee: $30.00
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Faces of the First Forest -
Toby Froud
Join Toby Froud as he guides you through a leaf mask making experience. After a short presentation of how green man/ Leaf masks have played a part in the Froud family's creations. Toby will guide you through the process of creating your own leaf mask, from shape, through foliage and onto finishing paint work. No experience of mask making is needed. All materials are included. All are invited, children should be accompanied by an adult.
Workshop length: 2 hours
Maximum participants: 12
Fee: $45.00
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Making a Baby Dragon -
Patricia Hedegaard
Come make adorable, little winged baby dragons with Trish. Learn the basics of creature creation and sculpting. These are so cute, made with real glass eyes, wings are pre-made. No experience needed, all supplies included.
Workshop length: 1.5 hrs.
Maximum: 10
Fee: $45.00
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