| Class | More Hand Crafted Card Ideas |
| Date | Thu - Nov 15, 2007 - - Nov 15, |
| Time | 5:30 PM - - 7:30 PM |
| Description | EACH CLASS IS UNIQUE. Learn fun techniques in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Just in time for giving thanks and giving gifts...hang tags to special booklets to take home with you. Instructed by writer/photographer/publisher, and award-winning designer, Mary "Casey" Martin. Class fee is $20 with 20% benefiting the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center (CWCC) in Wisconsin Rapids. Register by November 13th via CWCC or contact Casey directly at: 715.459.4322 or email: casey@homebrewpress.com |
| Location | Central WI Cultural Center 240 Johnson Street |
| Contacts | Sara Rifleman, Adm. Asst 715.421.4598 s.rifleman@culturalcenterarts. |
| Exhibit | Central Coast Fine Arts Tour -Falling Leaves |
| Date | Sat - Nov 10, 2007 - - Nov 17, |
| Time | - |
| Description | An annual tour that highlights the works of CENTRAL COAST FINE ARTS COOPERATIVE MEMBERS at RUESCH GALLERY & GIFTS at Rapids Mall in Wisconsin Rapids. Books, notecards, originals and prints, jewelry, and even a few antiques. Featuring work by award-winning central Wisconsin artisans and writers and designers. Perfectly timed for that special gift for yourself or someone you love. Open select hours. Call Casey at: 715.459.4322 or gallery owner, Patrick Ruesch at: 715.569.3994. |
| Location | RUESCH GALLERY & GIFTS RAPIDS MALL 555 West Grand Ave |
| Contacts | Mary "Casey" Martin 715.459.4322 casey@homebrewpress.com |
| Class | Hand Crafted Greeting Cards |
| Date | Thu - Oct 18, 2007 - - Oct 18, |
| Time | 5:30 PM - - 7:30 PM |
| Description | Learn FUN TECHNIQUES in a RELAXED, CREATIVE ATMOSPHERE. Just in time for giving thanks and giving gifts...hang tags to special booklets to take home with you. EACH CLASS IS UNIQUE. Instructed by writer/photographer/publisher, and award-winning designer, Mary "Casey" Martin. Class fee is $20 with 20% benefiting the Central Wisconsin Cultural Center (CWCC) in Wisconsin Rapids. Register by October 16th via CWCC or contact Casey directly at: 715.459.4322 or email: casey@homebrewpress.com |
| Location | Central WI Cultural Center 240 Johnson Street |
| Contacts | Sara Rifleman, Adm. Asst 715.421.4598 s.rifleman@culturalcenterarts. |
| Class | Sewing Creative Covers |
| Date | Sat - Nov 4, 2006 - - Nov 4, |
| Time | 10:00 AM - - 3:00 PM |
| Description | Learn some fun FREE MOTION sewing techniques and incorporate them into a COVER for a ringbinder...some prep required, but this class is for novice or experienced stitchers...A creative cover can dress up a photo album or paper file...As a gift, you can create a THEMED COVER for a special person in your life. Sewing maching required--IN GOOD WORKING ORDER:) Fee: $50, plus material costs. REGISTER BY OCT. 28th at Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 240 Johnson Street, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495 |
| Location | Central Wisconsin Cultural Center 240 Johnson Street |
| Contacts | Mary "Casey" Martin 715.421.2429 casey@homebrewpress.com |
| Author Appearance | Wisconsin Publishers Showcase 2006 |
| Date | Fri - Oct 20, 2006 - - Oct 20, |
| Time | 1:00 PM - - 7:00 PM |
| Description | During the WISCONSIN BOOK FESTIVAL in MADISON, a gathering of the state's publishers, authors, poets, illustrators is held on FRIDAY. Sponsored by Wisconsin Center for the Book, the WISCONSIN PUBLISHERS SHOWCASE highlights a book fair, readings, and new this year--a publishers panel, and TWO PITCH SESSIONS. Two locations: UW-Madison's Memorial Library (other genre/panel/pitch sessions), and Wisconsin Historical Society (poetry publishers & poetry readings). Visit:www.wisconsinbookfestival.org which is coordinated through Wisconsin Humanities Council. And/or visit Wisconsin Center for the Book site:www.wisconsinacademy.org/book. |
| Location | UW-Memorial Library & WHS at the campus end of State Street |
| Contacts | Mary "Casey" Martin & James G 888.492.4531 casey@homebrewpress.com |
| Class | WRITE ON -Poetry & Prose |
| Date | Thu - Oct 12, 2006 - - Oct 12, |
| Time | 6:00 PM - - 8:00 PM |
| Description | The second in a series of workshops by Mary "Casey" Martin. WRITE ON will include some prompts and writing techniques to add to your idea file...These are writing sessions, not just lectures on the craft. Poets and prose writers combine to offer support to each other. FEE: $20 per participant. REGISTER BY: October 5th at Central Wisconsin Cultural Center, 240 Johnson Street, Wisconsin Rapids WI. 54495. |
| Location | Central Wisconsin Cultural Center 240 Johnson Street |
| Contacts | Julie Wolcott 715.421.4598 cwcc@wctc.net |
| Show Booth | National Book Festival-Wisconsin Booth |
| Date | Sat - Sep 30, 2006 - - Sep 30, |
| Time | 10:00 AM - - 4:00 PM |
| Description | As part of the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. the LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CENTER FOR THE BOOK coordinates the PAVILION OF STATES--each state has a table/booth display and participants visit to get a stamp on their fun map of the U.S.A. This ONE DAY FESTIVAL includes a WISCONSIN booth where donations from state publishers and businesses--bookmarks, posters, stickers, and more are shared with the public--highlighting the state's creative talent and literary destinations. For more details, contact WCB president, Mary "Casey" Martin or visit: www.loc.gov or www.wisconsinacademy.org/book |
| Location | NATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL National Mall |
| Contacts | Mary "Casey" Martin-WI coordi 888.492.4531 casey@homebrewpress.com |
| Class | Creative Paper Arts |
| Date | Thu - Sep 14, 2006 - - Sep 14, |
| Time | 6:00 PM - - 8:00 PM |
| Description | First class in a series (some repeating) You'll make Creative Cards & Book Ideas for Special Occasions. The interactive workshop is instructed by Mary "Casey" Martin. Paper folds and presentation formats for photos, notecards and small books that will fit into envelopes. Students will do a couple of projects and have plenty of ideas to take home. Bring a COPY of a FAVORITE PHOTO (size 4 X6) with you. REGISTER BY SEPT. 13. Fee: $20 per participant. |
| Location | Central Wisconsin Cultural Center 240 Johnson Street |
| Contacts | Mary "Casey" Martin 715.421.2429 casey@homebrewpress.com |
| Class | Books From Scratch CLASS |
| Date | Wed - Aug 16, 2006 - - Aug 16, |
| Time | 9:30 AM - - 4:30 PM |
| Description | Mary "Casey" Martin instructs one day of a week long class at DISCOVERY WORLD at PIER WISCONSIN in Milwaukee. Casey will focus on folding techniques, and some book binding methods for the targeted teen audience of Books From Scratch during Discovery World's Summer Camp. Some poetry will be included, as well as photo ideas. PRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED. Visit:www.discoveryworld.org |
| Location | DISCOVERY WORLD at Pier Wisconsin 500 North Harbor Drive |
| Contacts | Lisa Kreuger 414.765.8624 www.discoveryworld.org |
| Exhibit | Featured Artist Reception |
| Date | Wed - Jul 12, 2006 - - Jul 12, |
| Time | 5:00 PM - - 7:00 PM |
| Description | JULY 2006 - ARTIST OF THE MONTH at RUESCH GALLERY & CENTRAL COAST FINE ARTS is Mary "Casey" Martin. Experimental quilter and fabric artisan, Martin in recent years has been researching different techniques of knitting with fabrics, using different threads and adding a third dimension to her non-traditional quilts and wall-hangings. As 2005 & 2006 president of Wisconsin Center for the Book (a non-profit org) and producer/host of her monthly radio talk show, BookMarks & Art, (on CBS affiliate WFHR) focusing on publishing and the arts, she continues to network with people throughout the U.S. Last month, she was dubbed Regional Coordinator for a film project, NONAMES, to be filmed in central Wisconsin. If you're interested in books, arts, film & theatre...invite a friend to join you at the RECEPTION on Wednesday evening in the courtyard near Younkers at Rapids Mall in Wisconsin Rapids. |
| Location | RUESCH GALLERY & CCFA Rapids Mall-555 W Grand Av |
| Contacts | Mary "Casey" Martin 888.492.4531 casey@homebrewpress.com |
| Author Appearance | Wisconsin Literary Bash 2006 |
| Date | Sat - Apr 22, 2006 - - Apr 22, |
| Time | 10:00 AM - - 4:00 PM |
| Description | The second WISCONSIN LITERARY BASH sponsored by Wisconsin Center for the Book was added to the inaugural PRAIRIE CHICKEN FESTIVAL in central Wisconsin on Earth Day. Events include: bird-watching, environmental exhibits, author appearances, and book fair. Science, art, books blend in a natural environment. Home tours of the famed Hamerstroms are part of the WI Lit Bash in Plainfield. Special access to the home are courtesy of the Hamerstrom family and are guided by the artist-in-residence, Deann De La Ronde. Author appearances include: Jerry Apps, Justin Isherwood, Bill Christofferson, Barbara Fitz-Vroman, Laurie Lawlor, and a special reading by Wisconsin Public Radio's Glen Moberg. |
| Location | Wisconsin Literary Bash Hamerstrom property-N6789 3rd Av |
| Contacts | Mary "Casey" Martin 888.492.4531 casey@homebrewpress.com |
| Other | BookMarks & Art- ONLINE WEEKLY RADIO SHOW |
| Date | Wed - Nov 30, 2005 - - Dec 29, 2005 |
| Time | 3:00 PM - - 4:00 PM |
| Description | One hour of webcasting about books & art. Mary "Casey" Martin takes her branding of "BookMarks & Art" ONLINE, WEEKLY from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. (CST) on SurfNetMedia Group's, BusinessAmericaRadio.com which is part of VoiceAmericaRadio.com. Connect online and be a part of the show. Guests will focus on publishing and the arts industries--from creation to promotion, the business of making it and selling it. Well-known and new talent will discuss the challenges they face in today's competitive world markets, and offer their experiences, suggestions and tips, as well as pitfalls to avoid. Martin has over 25 years of experience, and airs a similar show monthly on a CBS affiliate in central Wisconsin (AM1320, WFHR). Author of note, JUSTIN ISHERWOOD, opens each program with a reading. Guest segments follow, and Martin wraps it up with Events, and a Writer's Challenge for the Month. |
| Location | www.homebrewpress.com www.blogger.com www.businessamericaradio.com |
| Contacts | Casey 1.888.492.4531 casey@homebrewpress.com |