June 13-14, 2008
9AM - 5 PM
6:30-8:30 PM optional

June 15, 2008
Noon - 3 PM

San Juan Room
Ouray Community Center
Ouray, CO

Beth Paulson taught college writing for over twenty years at California State University Los Angeles, and now lives near Ouray, Colorado where she teaches writing workshops, directs local poetry events, and writes a popular column for the Ouray Plaindealer.

Her poems have been widely published in literary magazines and her work is included in anthologies published by Houghton Mifflin and University of Texas press. She has two published collections of poems, The Truth About Thunder (2001), and The Company of Trees (2004) as well as a CD of nature poetry, By Stone By Water. Beth's poem, "Hollyhocks," was nominated for the 2007 Pushcart Prize.

Highly respected by peers and savvy collectors nationwide, Dettmer is best known for her evocative oil paintings. However, her explorations with one-of-a-kind artist's books (incorporating mixed media with deeply personal musings) are attracting an increasingly broad audience.

Her work is highly individual; years in commercial art honed design, color and drawing skills. Expressive brushwork supports an emotional honesty, enhanced by a sense of mystery and subtle complexities which continue to reveal themselves over time.

Dettmer has been featured in numerous articles and her work is included in Ann Templeton's book, "Color and Beyond". She is represented by Pinon Fine Art, Littleton, CO; SmithKlien Gallery, Boulder, CO; Howard/Mandville Gallery, Kirkland, WA; North Moon Gallery, Ouray, CO. She lives and works in the mountains of southwest Colorado

Call WCA at (970) 318-0150 or email for a registration form, or Register

June 3, 2008

The GO date is the date when, if the minimum number of students has registered, we know the class will be held. If the minimum number of students has not registered by the GO date, the class will be canceled. So be sure and register early to help ensure your class will be held.

Honoring the Process of Paint and Words

This class combines the experiences of journaling and creating one-of-a-kind artist's books. Students will be introduced to the accordion book form, prepare painted and layered pages, and practice deep journaling. They will create and embellish these unique books using their prepared pages, decorated with their own selected writings and words. At the end of the class, each student will have created and completed at least one accordion-style artist's book.

Pay in full before the GO date and receive a 10% discount on the price of the class.

$ 215 non-members WCA - $ 195 if paid in full before GO date
$ 195 members - $ 175 if paid in full before GO date

We must receive your registration and a 50% deposit by the GO date in order to know if the class will make.

Supply list to be provided by students:
1. Writing materials
2. Notebook
3. Other basic items may be added

Supply list provided by instructors:
1. The instructors will prepare kits for the students. The cost is included in the registration fee.