RETREAT
WORKSHOP TEACHERS
Denise Willing-Booher
Website: willing-booher.com
NWS President Emeritus
NWS Signature Member
MWCS President Emeritus
MWCS Signature Member & Great Lakes Fellow
Sally J. Bright
Nationally known artist who creates sculpture with basketry techniques and materials. She spent 33 years exhibiting at select art events throughout the country. She is President Emeritus of the National Association of Independent Artists and now contributes to the Fenton Arts Council as a Board Member and Secretary.
Heather Caverly
A certified Tai Chi Gung instructor, artist, metal smith and owner of Sleeping Bear Gallery in Empire, Michigan will be leading us in a gentle Tai Chi experience at the lake side.
Sandra Law
Art teacher, and mixed media artist/photoghrapher will start by leading you through sun print cyanotypes, an alternative photography process using items from nature. We will also explore cyanotype as mixed media with wet on wet water color and fabric.
Lisa Pearson
Lisa is a Board Certified Music Therapist who has worked in various settings including clinical and centered-based. She currently works at a centered-based school for
severely cognitively and multiply impaired students ages pre-k through adults.
She also has facilitated many drum circles for a variety of populations and organizations, including the Fenton Arts Council of which she is a member.
Additionally she is the instrumental ensemble director at her church. Lisa knows:
"Drumming has many benefits, here are just a few:
*boosts brain power
*improves cardiovascular health
*enhances well being and mental health
*creates a sense of community
The best thing about Drum Circle Drumming is you do NOT need to be a musician or even have any musical background!
All that is needed is a willingness to create and share with others!
Won't you join me in this fun rhythmic event!"
Stephanie Collins
Stephanie Collins is a local artist in Linden, Michigan. She has taught art workshops that explore watercolors, air-dry clay, oil pastels and pressed-flower art. You can find her artwork and workshops at Bridge Street Brewtique in Linden and Posh Designs and Decor in Goodrich. You can follow her Art Journey on Facebook and Instagram @Stephanie_Dawn_Art.
Melanie Pruiett
As a local Fenton artist, I specialize in creating art from recycled materials. My creative journey grew through owning and operating two vintage stores, The Vintage Farmhouse and Blue Willow Exchange, where I also taught creative art classes for both children and adults. My current work spans textile art, air-dry clay, mixed media, and printing. You can find my pieces at Blue Willow Exchange in Holly and Olive Branch Antiques in Clarkston, or follow my latest projects on Facebook at Blended Threads - Recycled Wearables. I truly believe that if you do what you love, someone else will love it too!
Linda Mora
Linda Mora is President of the Fenton Arts Council and founder of Kaleidoscope Creative Consulting, where she fosters creativity, collaboration, and connection. With more than 40 years of experience as an early childhood specialist, she champions the transformative power of creativity, play, and lifelong learning. Her international experiences in Italy, Sweden, and Finland have broadened her perspective on how the arts enrich communities and lives. Linda believes that creativity connects us all and that there is an artist inside everyone!
