Hi MCS Members,
Members of MCS and the Illinois Poets Society spent a delightful evening with poems about our art being read, some of them by the author. The poems were as diverse as the artwork. Thanks to Nancy Swingle for organizing the beautiful sweets tables and our members for the delicious goodies presented and devoured. Also a big thank you to all members who created absolutely beautiful, amazing art for this event at the Downers Grove Library
Julie Mars presented a challenging workshop on Bead Mosaics at the May meeting. We all had the opportunity to begin a project. It will be interesting to see some version of her work with beads in future works by our membership.
On June 5th Gai Moodie will take us through her process of making mini collages for cards. I've been making a number of books lately and think this will also help with journal pages, tags, and pockets. See you on June 5th.
Take care,
Nancy Castner
President
MEMBERSHIP
Membership renewals for the 2022-2023 year were due April 1st. If you haven't already done so, mail your application and check to Cherie Denton or pay at the June meeting. Membership is required to participate in MCS exhibits.Cherie Denton, 1789 35th Street, Apt. 6313, Oak Brook, IL 60523
The renewal form is attached.
MEETINGS
June 5 noon-2:30pm Artist Gai Moodie will take us through her process of making mini collages for greeting cards.The collages will be a 2”/3” square and you will have at least 9 of these little pretties to work on.
Gai uses these little mixed media/collage squares to make cards but they can be used in other ways too, which she can show you.
Gai will provide the following:
- Taped off little squares on the watercolor paper so you can get right to work on your collages!.
- Extra watercolor paper and low tack tape
- Cold press. 9X12” or smaller for another idea to try.
- Supply and share many surfaces. Papers, gold leaf that can be collaged
- Pigma pen, white gel pen or a set of gel pens, gold pen…what ever you have
- Waterolors…small set whatever you have
- Rubber stamps and stamp pad (permanent ink) ,ruler, pencil, paint brush, water container, scissors , paper towels ,scissors
- GLUE- I use Elmer’s glue stick that dries clear and matte medium-(a Golden product)-to adhere very thin paper like tissue/table napkins
July No Meeting
August 7 9am-2:30pm Work day
September 11 noon-2:30pm Discussion of elements of art as we critique some of our own work
October No Meeting Retreat October 5-9
November 6 noon-2:30pm Making of a small beaded gift book
December 4 noon-2:30pm Holiday Party
EXHIBITS 2022
Imagination Run Wild at Crete Creative Gallery
September 8, 2022 through October 15, 2022
This exhibit will be judged. A prospectus will be available early July.
Don't let the distance to this gallery stop you. We will arrange for art to be delivered and picked up.
Lucky Penny Diner MCS second annual silent auction
September 1-30
Please bring your donated art to the June or August meeting. Or contact Chris Jacobsen achristy0901@gmail.
Batavia Library
November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022
Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery
October 2023
FALL 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT (sponsored by Midwest Collage Society)
Please save the dates of October 5-9, 2022 at Camp Alexander Mack.
This year's retreat expands by offering registrations to our members plus artists including painters, sculptors, photographers, writers, and musicians. Couples are also invited to register, but will have private housing at the camp.
This 5 day retreat allows for time to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists as you create your art and learn from other artists in a beautiful setting and relaxed "no pressure" atmosphere. Workshops and demonstrations will be available, however all activities are optional and meant to enhance your retreat experience. Masks will not be required at the camp this year, due to changes in COVID rules.
Anyone with questions about the “Retreat” and registrants interested in offering a demonstration, workshop, or special entertainment during the retreat please email Margi Hafer at: margihafer@yahoo.com
The Retreat Registration form is attached to this newsletter. Retreat registration forms will also be available at the June 5th meeting.
Retreat Registrations may be given to Margi Hafer at the June 6th MCS meeting, or mail your camp registration to: Margi Hafer, 20711 Hunt Club. Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423
The cost of "Early Bird" Retreat Registration (submitted or mailed on or before July 31,2022) is $270 and includes 11 meals, four nights accommodations.
Please save the dates of October 5-9, 2022 at Camp Alexander Mack.
This year's retreat expands by offering registrations to our members plus artists including painters, sculptors, photographers, writers, and musicians. Couples are also invited to register, but will have private housing at the camp.
This 5 day retreat allows for time to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists as you create your art and learn from other artists in a beautiful setting and relaxed "no pressure" atmosphere. Workshops and demonstrations will be available, however all activities are optional and meant to enhance your retreat experience. Masks will not be required at the camp this year, due to changes in COVID rules.
Anyone with questions about the “Retreat” and registrants interested in offering a demonstration, workshop, or special entertainment during the retreat please email Margi Hafer at: margihafer@yahoo.com
The Retreat Registration form is attached to this newsletter. Retreat registration forms will also be available at the June 5th meeting.
Retreat Registrations may be given to Margi Hafer at the June 6th MCS meeting, or mail your camp registration to: Margi Hafer, 20711 Hunt Club. Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423
The cost of "Early Bird" Retreat Registration (submitted or mailed on or before July 31,2022) is $270 and includes 11 meals, four nights accommodations.
The cost of Retreat Registration (submitted after July 31,2022) is $295.
MEMBERS
Laura Lein Svencner Will offer a 14-week course July 7th till Oct 6th, The Artist's Way,1st book by Julia Cameron. Free to Indian Prairie Public Library Card Holders, Thursday Mornings, 9:30-Noon. Registration will be up soon in the Adult program Calendar section on the Website. Small creative projects will pop up throughout the course to inspire your creativity. Watch for it on this Link
Laura will also present a Solo Exhibition at the Anderson Art Center, 6603 3rd Avenue, Kenosha WI. Opening Reception June 26th, 1-4pm, "Authenticity of Paper, a Collage Artists Journey. Exhibit closing August 14th 2022.
