AUGUST 6 9am-3pm
Fabra DiPaolo will present her workshop on Suminagashi, a Japanese form of marbling that floats ink on water to create beautiful concentric patterns. These patterns are then transferred to paper or uncoated cotton and used for collage another paper arts. Bring 2 small round Japanese brushes and scissors. All other materials for Suminagashi will be supplied. Members are also encouraged to bring materials to work on their current projects and a plastic tablecloth. Although there are always snacks you may want to bring a sack lunch.
SEPTEMBER - NO MEETING
OCTOBER 8 Pam Eberlin, award winning assemblage artist, will present a cigar box assemblage workshop. Start collecting the materials you may want to use...including a cigar box. You may want to start thinking about a theme for your box too. Pam will also have some items from her stash to supplement what you bring. More details in the next newsletter.
NOVEMBER 5 Tammy Deck, fabric artist, will present a program on felted collage. More details in October.
DECEMBER 3 Christmas Holiday Party/pot luck /gift exchange
RETREAT
Final payment for retreat is now due. Please check your records and mail in your checks at your earliest convenience. Thanks and let's get ready to create in Indiana. We have several new participants this year and one from as far as Miami who will join us. Attached is the packet in case you are still on the fence about joining us.
Questions: contact TANIA BLANCO 630-464-3749 or e-mail taniablanc@aol.com
MCS EXHIBITS
Visual Music in Our Souls at the Vogt Art Center (July 5th--29th)
was an outstanding success! We received so many compliments on our work.
Some of our members also sold work there.
Our judge, Claudia Craemer had wonderful things to say about our show. (Judge form is attached)
Please also thank Margi Hafer, who helped arrange this show through her acquaintance with Julie Dekker and the gallery itself.Anyone who has not picked up their work needs to call the Gallery (708 614-6503)
was an outstanding success! We received so many compliments on our work.
Some of our members also sold work there.
Our judge, Claudia Craemer had wonderful things to say about our show. (Judge form is attached)
Please also thank Margi Hafer, who helped arrange this show through her acquaintance with Julie Dekker and the gallery itself.Anyone who has not picked up their work needs to call the Gallery (708 614-6503)
REMNANTS and REMEMBRANCES
The CHICAGO CULTURAL CENTER RENAISSANCE COURT GALLERY
Forty-seven people are participating. The final list is attached and is being sent to Crystal Warren. Does anyone object to having their email addresses added so buyers can contact us?
You may bring your work to the August 6th workday along with a $20.00 check payable to Midwest Collage Society since it is to pay our judge, cash awards etcEither Tania Blanco, Margi Hafer or Nancy Savaiano Rosenberg will take it from there. If you cannot bring your work then, you may call any of them and arrange with them to drop your work at their homes. Otherwise, you need to bring it downtown yourself.
Tania Blanco (Naperville---west) 630-355-61
Margi Hafer (Frankfort----south) 815-469-4
Nancy S-R (Burr Ridge---central) 630-325-9211
The reception will be Thursday, October 5th, 4PM to 6:30PM ---so mark your calendars!
Finally, those of you who wish may write an artist's statement or bio to be included in a binder at the Cultural Center. This is not required, but people often like to read about us and our work.
Attached is Donna Johnston's bio which Margi shared. It is lovely reading and may inspire you to write one too!
UPCOMING: IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK (Gallery) OPEN SPACES
Aurora----November 2017 This is prime gift buying season and so a great time to show!
More information and an entry form upcoming.
UPCOMING: IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK (Gallery) OPEN SPACES
Aurora----November 2017 This is prime gift buying season and so a great time to show!
More information and an entry form upcoming.
MEMBERS
Elaine Rath will be the featured artist at the LaGrange Art League, 122 Calendar Court, LaGrange, from July 31 - August 24th. Everyone is invited to "Collective Curiosities" Artist's Reception on Sunday, August 13th from 2pm - 4pm. Refreshments will be served, with music by granddaughter, Jessica Rath and friend.
Joan Lucht received the Peoples Choice Award for A Tree Whispers in the Visual Music In Our Souls exhibit at the Vogt Art Center.
Nancy Staszak received Best of Theme Award at the Naperville Art League Illuminations Exhibit for her Trappist World II
Laura Lein-Svencner was selected as a finalist in the 34th Annual Artist Magazine competition in the Abstract/Experiment category with Collage, Blue Feathers, 30 x 30 wood panel and will be listed in the Jan / Feb 2018 issue.
Mind, Body and Creative Spirit Day Retreat, Collage and Spirit Animals, Artists Way, Creative Vision Boards, Winter Art Journaling.
Studio Picks- Create an Art Bundle
9th Annual Outdoor Studio Exhibit, Original Art, Prints and Misc.Materials
September 8th and 9th, 9:30-4:00 each day -weather permitting
6718 Dale Road Darien IL 60561
SALES - GREAT BARGAINS!
Elaine Rath wants to sell a beautiful antique walnut wood portfolio stand in perfect condition for $150. Paid $1500 originally at a high end antique show, but just wants to find it a good home where someone who can use it and will appreciate it. Can't take it to Florida. Call or text her at 630-536-4404
BIG resale of artwork, jewelry, pottery, frames, books and art supplies
Addison Center for the Arts Gallery. 213 N Lombard Road Addison, IL 60101
Wed. Aug 2 through Sat. Aug 5 10-4.
A SHORT HISTORY OF OUR ART
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