New Fall Publishing Workshops! And Tarot Salon!

September’s Tarot Salon is already almost upon us. Also hot off the press: new workshops! Here’s the info:

Friday, September 25, 2009 ~ 7 – 10 pm
TAROT SALON

Our most popular event! As featured in Time Out New York, CNN.com, Yelp’s “On the Radar”, Brooklyn Based’s “Tip Sheet”, and internationally in La Libération.

Gear up for Autumn with a reading on the question of your choice. The readers at September’s Salon will be Kris Waldherr (creator of The Goddess Tarot and Lover’s Path Tarot) and urban shaman Mama Donna Henes. They’ll be offering readings at a variety of prices. We’ll also have Fran Dunston of Fusion Therapy Spa on hand for massages at $1 a minute.

Refreshments will be served. Free admission.

FALL 2009 WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS
No prior professional experience required.Class size limited to 15.

Saturday, October 17, 1-3 pm
DIGITAL FRONTIER:

E-books, iPhone apps, and Blogs

$25. Includes materials fee.

This workshop offers an overview of what’s involved with publishing online, and making money doing so. Special attention is given to creating, distributing, and marketing e-books and iPhone apps.


book design by Kris Waldherr

Saturday, November 14, 1-3 pm
PUBLISHING 101

$25. Includes materials fee.

This entry level class offers a comprehensive overview of the publishing industry. Topics covered include manuscript submissions, book proposals, literary agents, self-publishing, book acquisitions, and marketing.


Saturday, December 12, 1-3 pm
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS:

The Big Picture

$25. Includes materials fee.

Ever wondered what’s involved in creating a children’s picture book—and getting it published? This workshop demystifies the process, taking you from inspiration to publication.


Publishing workshops are taught by Kris Waldherr. Kris has over twenty years of publishing experience on both sides of the editorial desk. She began her publishing career as a children’s book designer at a major New York publishing house. As an author, illustrator, and designer, Kris has created numerous illustrated publications for children and adults, ranging from children’s picture books to tarot decks. She is also a successful iPhone app developer and writes extensively about publishing and creativity on her blog.
FALL 2009 WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN
Children ages 3-7 welcome. Class size limited to 8.

Thursdays, Time TBA
(October 22, 29, November 5, 12)
KID’S ART HOUR

Come play, think, and create with us! 45 minutes of art and 15 minutes of story time taught by the ever-popular and talented Jessa Lowell Clendenen-Hellman. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and play.

$15 per class, drop in rate.
All art materials included.


About Jessa:
Jessa is well known in the Ditmas Park area for her love of combining fun, creativity, and children. Jessa graduated from Bennington College in 2005 where she studied photography and documentary video. She has worked in several galleries, taken many art classes and has about 10 years of childcare experience.

Have questions? Contact us: e-comment at artandwords dot com or 347-406-5811.


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Christina Rodriguez wrote on September 22, 2009 at 3:42 pm:

Wow, you’ve got quite the schedule there, Kris! Looks like tons of fun, wish I could be there.

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