March and so much more

 

Dear MCS Members,

With the 60 degree weather we had last week, I was hit with a bit of Spring Fever and the awareness that Spring isn't too far away.  Of course the snow and temps in the 20s two days later was a definite realization that Winter is here for a bit longer.  A good time to stay in and let your creative juices flow.

Congratulations to Joan Lucht for your Honorable Mention Award at the Best of the Best show.  It really was an amazing exhibit of  talented artists.

Hope you all have had the opportunity to get to the Woodridge Library for our delightful exhibit. February 29th is the date for picking up your art from 10-1pm.

Remember, the Downers Grove Exhibit "Chromatic Alchemy" March 30-May 4, requires the Perspective be sent to Chris Jacobson by Mid-March.

We still have two positions to fill on the Board beginning in April.  Please help continue our organization by volunteering your services.

Take care,

Nancy Castner

MEETINGS 

March 3 - 11:30-2:30 - April Schabes will show us her wonderful art journaling with some instruction on incorporating lettering in collage.  Please bring a fine-point Sharpie or Micron pen, small scissors and glue stick.

April 7 - 11:30-2:30 -  Laura Lein-Svencner will present a demonstration on Image transfers. Sharing three different techniques:

Clear packing tape for art journaling ,wet to dry acrylic medium with laser copies and the tack iron method with gloss medium. Samples will be available to see how they can be used for your mixed media and collage art. A few samples will be able to be tested out by everyone who would like to try.  Supplies will be provided.

May 5 - 11:30-2:30 - Sandy Bacon from Golden will present a demo of their wonderful products.  She will emphasize using modifiers and mediums geared to collage, also acrylic paints and color, and modern vs. mineral colors.  All participants receive a wonderful box of Golden samples in the mail.

EXHIBITS

Connections at the Woodridge Library

Pickup! - This Thursday, February 29 from 10am to 1pm.

Chromatic Alchemy at the Downers Grove Library

March 30 - May 4 

Don’t forget about our show in April at the Downers Grove Library. 

Drop off: Saturday,  March23 from 10:00 to 1:00
Pick up:  Saturday,  May 4 from 10:00 to 1:00
Artist Reception:  Friday,  April 12 from 6:00 to 8:00

Prospectus attached.  We will also have a little space in the display case for 3D pieces. If you made a log book at camp we can display those as well.  

Prospectus is due to Chris by March 20.

 FALL 2024 CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT

Save the date September 25-29 for our special retreat at Camp Alexander Mack.
Camp information and registration form is attached to this March newsletter. All 2023 Creative Artists Camp participants will receive an email as well. Facilities will basically be the same as last year and the elevator is now in working order too!
Anyone who may be interested in giving a demonstration or workshop during the retreat please email Margi at: margihafer@yahoo.com or call her at 815-370-3345. Workshop presenters will receive reimbursement for their supplies.
Why go to a Creative Artist Retreat? This is a unique opportunity for visual artists, writers, musicians to be together and share their passion for the arts and enjoy the atmosphere of Camp Alexander Mack. Learn new techniques from fellow artists, share ideas and supplies, experiment, and dedicate five days to your creative endeavors. You do not have to be a MCS member, or a collage artist, to register for this retreat. All artists are welcome.
Check out the attachment and the "Early Bird" Registration date

MEMBERS

Laura Lein-Svencner has classes starting soon:  
Micro Minis Nature Collage a six week class 9:30-12 noon on Tuesday mornings at Mayslake Peabody Estate, in Oak Brook. Art space is on the ground floor and just roll right in with your supplies for this class.  Looking forward to seeing you there.

 Art Journaling class on Monday afternoons, starts March 4th, at 1:00 to 3:30, 6 weeks at Darien Park District, on Fairview Ave.  easy to get to and on the first floor too.