Dillman's Creative Art Workshops - Lac du Flambeau - Minocqua - Wisconsin - Watercolor, Oil, Pastel, Acrylic, Colored Pencil, Plein Air, Photography, and Wood Carving Workshops

Since 1934, family owned Dillman’s Bay Resort, in the beautiful Wisconsin Northwoods, has met the vacationing public’s changing needs in a classic vacation paradise. Dillman’s offers the ever popular family vacation amenities such as, a full marina for a variety of water sports, tennis courts, children’s playground, four beaches, picnic grounds, nearby golf and plenty of space to relax.

To provide more options for family member’s pleasure, Dillman’s Creative Arts Foundation (DCAF), a non-profit organization, was formed in 1978. The 2013 Workshop Schedule offers over 50 internationally known instructors teaching courses in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, photography, and more in state-of-the-art lakeside studios.

Workshops vary in length and cost from one day to six days. They start at $70 per day and average $625 per six days. Please take a moment to look over the 2013 Creative Workshop schedule and what the workshop fees include.

All of Dillman’s accommodations have cooking facilities meal preparation and snacks. Your resident fee includes a Sunday reception, Sunday dinner to meet all of the artists in residence, and a midday Friday champagne celebration of your accomplishments. Box lunches will again be available, by a caterer, each day at the Sand Bar for an additional charge. Dillman’s staff will also help to organize several “DINE AROUND” dinner options and carpooling to sample some of the local cuisine at some of our excellent local restaurants.

Non-workshop participants (PALS) are encouraged to enjoy the full resort amenities, while the student studies, for $50 per night for accommodations. Meals are additional. Children under 12 are half rate. There are also day student rates and partial, need-based, tuition scholarships available.

Please call 715-588-3143 or email if you have any questions or would like request our resort color brochure.

To sign up for a class, please call or you may download and mail/scan our "Workshop Interest Form." (Filling out the form does not guarantee your space in the workshop. Once Dillman's receives the form we will be in touch with you to confirm your space.)

Carol Blondie Skorey Dillman's, and the art community, have lost a dear friend.

Marilyn Jane Sterling (nee Ryznar) March 30, 1946 - January 21, 2013 Survived by the 4 loves of her life, sons Christian (Kathi), Carson (Charlotte), Cooper (Janis), and Carter (Meghan). Fun loving and spirited Nana to 10 Grandsons and 3 Granddaughters. Once wife to John. Sister and friend to Carolyn Ryznar. (Pictured: Carolyn on left, Marilyn on right)

Marilyn will forever be known for her ability to light up a room - her infectious smile, her giving heart, her love for life. She lived her life to the fullest, exactly as she wanted. With Marilyn, what you see is what you get. She made the hard work of Mom look effortless while protecting her four boys in a lifetime of adventures all the while raising them to be wonderful men, husbands, and fathers. She later moved to Kenosha, WI where she rediscovered her passionate love and inspiring talent for art. A young soul that refused to grow up yet was taken too soon. She will be greatly missed, deeply appreciated, abundantly loved, and joyfully celebrated. Marilyn's impact on us all will be remembered for generations.

Please keep Marilyn's family in your thoughts.

Published in Chicago Tribune on January 23, 2013