Thursday, July 25, 2024

August Meeting and agenda

 



Dear MCS Members,


The summer is flying by.  How do the days and weeks pass so quickly?  Have you noticed how lovely the gardens have been this year?  It's been a time for enjoying outdoor concerts, al fresco dining, long walks and so much more.  Hope you are enjoying it all.

Our August 4th meeting will be a workday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.  Bring lunch and join everyone for a day of creativity.  Just pack up a project (Crete Gallery piece perhaps) and enjoy the camaraderie as you play with art.

For those planning to attend the Creative Artists Retreat, it's time to start planning your projects and materials you will be bringing.  This usually takes so much longer than  expected.  No sense adding stress to what promises to be a wonderful experience.

We are still looking for members to volunteer for positions on the MCS Board.  Just contact any Board Member listed at the end of the newsletter to let them know you are willing to add your expertise to the Board.  We need you.

See you in August 4th, take care,

Nancy Castner
President

MEETINGS 
August 4 workday from 9:30am to 2:30pm Bring something that you've been nagging yourself to get done, that's what I'll be doing.  Bring a lunch or snack and check out what everyone else is working on, always interesting.

September 8 12pm - 3pm. Marge Boyd will be giving a program for adding lettering to your collage.

October No Meeting

EXHIBITS

The Crete Gallery Exhibit has had a change of address.  The new address to drop off your pieces for the September Show is: The Crete Library 2nd floor,  1177 Main St.,Crete, IL 60417.  Note the change of address on the attached Prospectus as well. Remember to get notice of your entries to Chris Jacobson no later than August 25 preferably by the 15th. 
The prospectus is due to Chris Jacobson via email, text or snail mail by August 25th.
Our artist reception will be on Saturday, September 7th. Time to be announced.
 Chris Jacobson exhibit chairman
717 Four Seasons Blvd.
Aurora, Il 60504
303-517-8165
Achristy0901@gmail.com

FALL 2024 CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT
Save the date September 25-29 for our special retreat at Camp Alexander Mack.
Margi Hafer will be sending an informational email to all Creative Retreat registrants in late July. People who paid a $200 deposit should send their final payment of $120 to Margi on or before August 6th.  There are still 3 places available for this Fall's retreat. The "early bird" special price is over ($320), but the cost of the retreat is still a really good bargain at a cost of $350. We will accept retreat registrations until Labor Day.
Call or email Margi and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the upcoming September retreat.
We already have 22 registrants signed-up! We will have room for a total of 25 registrants this year. ROOM FOR 3 MORE PEOPLE!
You may download and print the attached information and Registration form from this email. Be sure to make your checks payable to the Midwest Collage Society.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

July, August 2024 Newsletter

 Dear MCS Members,


Hope you are all enjoying our lovely summer weather.  It has been so nice to once again hear birdsong instead of the cicada racket. 

Thanks to Carol Kazwick, we had a delightful meeting in June making Sumi Marbling papers.  It was quite magical the way the colors came together to form such interesting designs and patterns.  I've already used one of my papers as a background for a project.  Thanks Carol.

Remember, we don't meet in July and August 4th will be a workday for us from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.  You can bring the project of your choice and have the opportunity of chatting with fellow members as you create your work for the Smithsonian.  It is also an opportunity to create a piece for the MCS exhibit in September at the Crete Creative Gallery.

For those planning to attend the Creative Artists Retreat, it's a good time to start thinking about what projects you plan to work on and begin gathering the materials. 

See you in August.  Take care,

Nancy Castner
MCS President

MEETINGS 
July NO MEETING
August workday from 9:30a to 2:30p

EXHIBITS

Please remember our upcoming show at the Crete Creative Gallery in September. 
 A prospectus is attached.  This is a judged show with prizes so I hope everyone will have at least one entry. 
The prospectus is due to Chris Jacobson via email, text or snail mail by August 25th.
Our artist reception will be on Saturday, September 7th. Time to be announced.
FALL 2024 CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT
Save the date September 25-29 for our special retreat at Camp Alexander Mack.
Margi Hafer will be sending an informational email to all Creative Retreat registrants later this month. People who paid a $200 deposit should send their final payment of $120 to Margi on or before August 6th.  There are still 3 places available for this Fall's retreat. The "early bird" special price is over ($320), but the cost of the retreat is still a really good bargain at a cost of $350.
Call or email Margi and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the upcoming September retreat.
We already have 22 registrants signed-up! We will have room for a total of 25 registrants this year. ROOM FOR 3 MORE PEOPLE!
You may download and print the attached information and Registration form from this email. Be sure to make your checks payable to the Midwest Collage Society.

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MEMBERS
Laura Lein-Svencner Laura Lein-Svencner will be presenting a 3-Day Art Journaling Workshop at Naperville Art League, July 11th, 12th, and 13th from 9:30am to 3:30 each day.  Head over to NAP website for more details and to register - Here
The following week Laura will be presenting a 1 Day Retreat at Mayslake Peabody Estate through the DuPage Forest Preserve. July 19th-Plants will be our focus and we will center around getting to know each other and allow the day to unfold inviting our creative spirits in with fun artistic projects while getting up close to our insect family here on planet earth. Head over to the MPE website to find out more details and to register - Here
Rain or shine this will still go on.