Hi MCS Members,
As I write this, we seem to be experiencing Sprinter. Snow predicted for tomorrow and high 50s next week. However on my walks, I have seen little green shoots coming up so true Spring cannot be far away.
We had a fun experience creating our BoHo Beads at our meeting in March. Once again, so much creativity as everyone followed their own path to discover the delights of making the beads. Thank you so much Chris Jacobson for showing us a new project which I do believe can be quite addictive as well as useful in our artistic endeavors.
At our meeting on April 2nd we will have Beth Gollan showing us how to make our own stamps as well as the Election of Officers for the MCS Board. Following is the slate of officers to be voted on at the April 2nd MCS Meeting:
President--Nancy Castner
Vice President--Tania Blanco
Treasurer--Andrea Fox
Communications--Joan Lucht
Membership--Cherie Denton
Exhibits-- Chris Jacobson
Creative Retreat--Margi Hafer
Education-Nancy Swingle
Be sure to read on through the Newsletter to find the details for our Fall Creativity Retreat, September 27 thru October 1st and our judged Exhibit at the Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery in October.
Take care,
Nancy Castner
President
MEMBERSHIP
Membership renewals are due April 1st. Form is attached which you may mail to Cherie Denton, 1789 35th Street, Apt. 6313, Oak Brook, Il 60523, or bring it to the April meeting.MEETINGS
April 2nd 12:00 to 3:00pm Make your own original stamps for stamping with dyes or paint with Beth Gollan
Using stencils, paper punches or your own custom design, create stamps for mark-making, using plastic erasers as your base.Please bring:
- Simple designs that you’d like to transfer onto a stamping eraser
- Your preferred knife-like cutting tool (for this project, I like a retractable box-cutter)
- Protection for your fingers that will be holding the eraser (felting finger-cots, quilting thimble, surgical tape, etc.)
- Ballpoint pen and/or sharpie-type marker
- Ink pads for testing your stamp
- In-progress work or special papers onto which you’d like to incorporate mark-making
- Blank erasers for cutting
- Test papers
- Examples of cut erasers
- A small selection of paper punches to use for designs
June 4th 12:00 to 3:00
No Meeting July
August 6th 9-3 art workday
September 11th 12:00-3:00
No Meeting October
November 5th 12:00-3:00
December 3rd Holiday Party 12:00 -3:00
EXHIBITS
Enigma
Downers Grove Library
April 4 to May 1
Drop off - Saturday, April 1
Pick up - Saturday, May 6
Artist Reception - Friday April 14 from 6-8pm
Volunteers are needed to bring goodies for this. Please let Nancy Swingle know, by email at nancyswingle@yahoo.com if you are able to bring a treat. Adrienne is bringing water, and Sandy is bringing a treat. Thank you all for your support.
Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery
October 2023
Our annual judged show. If you have any suggestions for a theme, please email Chris Achristy0901@gmail.com or send her a text at 303-517-8165.FALL 2023 CREATIVITY RETREAT (sponsored by Midwest Collage Society)
Save the date for the 2023 Fall Creative Retreat.
Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.
We’re excited to announce that our housing will be in the newly renovated Ulrich Lodge this Fall with new roof and HAVAC. All floors are accessible by ramp or elevator. There are renovated bedrooms with new innerspring mattresses, All bathrooms have also been renovated and two of the bathrooms are ADA accessible. There is expanded working space (including a patio outside the lower level that overlooks the Gazebo and the lake. There is a parking lot next to the building and a walkway to the dining hall in the Welcome Center. Wi-fi is available on the site. This building will certainly be an upgrade from the facilities at Sara Major Lodge, and is the same cost. However, due to inflation, and the camps increased expenses, our registration fee has increased, but it's still a bargain!Early bird registration fee $310. (submitted by June 4)
After June 4, registration fee is $350.
A $200 deposit will hold your space until the final payment which is due on or before August 6th
Registration includes 11 meals, four nights accommodations and work spaces at Ulrich Lodge. Registration form is attached.
If you have questions about the retreat contact Margi Hafer (phone: 815-370-3345 or email: margihafer@yahoo.com)
MEMBERS
Crete Creative Gallery and School, 1304 Main Street, Crete, Illinois is offering two One-Day "Exploring Expressive Freedom with Watercolor" Workshops, by Margi Hafer. Contact Crete Creative Gallery and School on Facebook or by phone for details and to register. 708-414-0714
Tuesday, April 25 Beginner's Workshop (9:30 am-3 pm) No prior experience needed All supplies included. $55
Tuesday, May16th Intermediate Workshop (9:30 am -4:30 pm) Watercolor experience recommended. Some supplies included $75
Laura Lein-Svencner has a Two Day workshop Friday April 28th and Saturday 29th...Working with all things paper and Mixed media, Create your art Journal, Image transfers, stamping, stenciling, stitching and splattering the four "S's" included. We will make papers that will be inserted with a pamphlet stitch. This Workshop explores a variety of tactile needs for people who love to work with their hands. Naperville Art League Call and register for it at 630-355-2530, or go online at www.
On exhibit, April 22-23 in the church narthex.
St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487
Let's all try to do a collage or two.
Our Organization: MCS is 20 years old this year. Does anyone have any ideas for how we could celebrat
Our Organization: MCS is 20 years old this year. Does anyone have any ideas for how we could celebrat
