Moving into March with MCS

 Hi MCS Members,

Hold on to your hats, the March winds seem to have arrived early.  Our Work Day in February allowed us to work on our individual projects, learn Iris Folding from Mary Warner and or make valentines that Tania Blanco delivered to the Elmhurst Art Museum to be provided to nursing homes.  Thank you Mary and Tania.

Our meeting on March 5th will be making Boho beads with Chris Jacobson.  These can be used in many different ways in your artwork.  A unique class indeed.

Mark your calendars:  Since our Creativity Retreat will be held September 27-October 1st, we will be holding a meeting on September 10th (Labor Day Weekend is September 3rd) and will not have a meeting in October this year.

The Nominating Committee met at the Creativity Retreat and following are the nominations to be voted on at our April 2nd 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-

Please note that we still need to fill the Education Position to set up 6 meetings, May, June, September, November in 2023 and March and April in 2024.  For the other 6 months of the year, we do not meet in January and July nor do we have a meeting in October due to the retreat.  February and August are work meetings and December is our Holiday Party.  Chris Jacobsen also needs a Co-Chair to help with Exhibits.  Send an email or contact any of the Board Members to volunteer for either of these positions.  We really need your help in order to continue to be a viable organization that promotes opportunities for sharing, encouraging and empowering each other to develop our creative abilities. 

Take care,

Nancy Castner

President 

MEETINGS 

March 5th Make Boho Beads with Chris Jacobson 

Here’s an example of some Boho beads to make at our March meeting.  You might want to look for some interesting beads or charms to add to the main body. These are great things to add to journals and hand-made books.

BRING 

- jewelry tools such as wire cutters and small nose pliers.   
- scissors 
- beads you like.
- fabric glue if you have it or craft glue   
- scrap fabric you might want to make into beads
- a few beads

Chris will bring some fabrics, wire, and beads for you to use.

April 2nd Make your own original stamps for stamping with dyes or paint with Beth Gollan 

Need for a new Education Chairperson in April to set up programs for 6 meetings in May, June, October, November, and March and April of 2024.

For the other 6 months of the year our schedule has no meetings in January and July, February and August are work meetings, September is usually dropped because of the retreat and December is our Holiday Party. 

Contact Nancy Castner if you can step up to the job!

May 7th 12:00 to 3:00
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

Valentine Cards The attached photo shows the cards that were made by those members who came to the all day February Meeting.

EXHIBITS 

Enigma

Downers Grove Library

April 4 to May 1 

Prospectus due Saturday, March 25

Drop off - Saturday, April 1

Pick up - Saturday, May 6

The theme is Enigma but don’t let that intimidate you. Please get your entry form to Chris Jacobson no later than March 25. 

Artist Reception Friday April 14 from 6-8 Volunteers are needed to bring goodies for this. Please let Chris know what your are bringing  Achristy0901@gmail.com 

We are hoping every member will submit at least one piece.  You can submit up to 4 pieces, understanding that we can hang only what there is space for.
Your entry form needs to be filled out and emailed to Achristy0901@gmail.com no later than March 25 the sooner the better. Prospectus is attached.

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. 

Look for detailed information and new photos in the April Newsletter. Registration forms will be available in April also.

   

MEMBERS 

Several of MCS Artists are exhibiting in this show.

ACA HOSTS 3rd ANNUAL “EXPRESSIONS: ART AND VERSE”

EXHIBIT DATES: February 15 - March 18, 2023

Addison Center for the Arts

213 N. Lombard Rd.

Addison, IL 60101

630-458-4500

Gallery Hours: WED - SAT, 1 to 4 PM.

Tania Blanco  has a Reception for her solo exhibit at Marmion Academy on March 5th, the day of our meeting, from1 to 4pm.  If you are not attending the meeting, then maybe you will join her there.

Laura Lein-Svencner has a few new classes and workshops in person:

March 27th-May 5th Inner Compass - Spring Class Starts at Darien Park District
March 28th 1-Day Workshop - Create your own Journal-Darien Park District

Online class Get Ready for you Garden and Patio Areas with Creative Prayer Flags
And there is always something new Online at Lonecrow Studio

CALL FOR ART

Common Threads: Art & Fiber, McCord Gallery and Culture Center 

See attachment.

WORLD COLLAGE DAY  -  MAY 13, 2023.  

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 celebrate?