December's Newsletter

 Hi MCS Members,

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you all.  

Many thanks to Rachel Weaver Rivera for presenting the workshop on November 3rd.  Rachel shared her expertise and amazing ephemera with us as we created unique portraits.  It was an enlightening experience.

Our Holiday Party has been changed from a catered event at the Police Station to returning to The Patio, 7440 Kingery (Rt. 82), Darien, IL on December 1st.. In order to beat the crowd to purchase our meal, the Holiday Party will begin at 11:30 am.   We will once again have a gift exchange where you either make a gift or purchase an art related gift. No Ornaments.  This is voluntary so bring a gift and get a gift or you can choose not to participate.  Things are happening very quickly this year with Thanksgiving on Thursday followed by the MCS party on Sunday so mark your calendars accordingly.  See you soon.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Chris Jacobson on Sunday December 15th held at Cadence Kitchen, 501 Mochel Dr., Downers Grove, IL from 2-5 pm.

Many, many thanks to Bonnie Jaswith who has agreed to take on the Midwest Collage Society Temporary Exhibit Chair.  Yea Bonnie!

We do not meet in January so stay cozy and warm at home on January 5th and join us again on February 2nd for a workday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. This is a great time to be creating art.  Remember we have the exhibit in April at the Downers Grove Library.  Just Do It!

Take care,

Nancy Castner

MCS President

MEETINGS

December 1 - 11:30   Holiday party at The Patio, 7440 Kingery (Rt. 82), Darien, IL

There will be a voluntary gift exchange where you either make a gift or purchase an art related gift, but please, no ornaments. You can choose not to participate. 

January 2025 - No meeting

February - 12:30pm to 2:30pm - Origami Dresses presented by Nancy Swingle. Use them in collage pieces, cards, etc

EXHIBITS

Our next exhibit is at the Downers Grove Library  April 10 - May 11

Drop-off  Saturday, April 5 (10 - noon)

Pick-up Saturday, May 17 (10 - noon). 

As of now there are no other show’s scheduled unless someone decides to pick up the mantle and take over the job of exhibit chairman. 

Bonnie Jaswith has agreed to take on the Midwest Collage Society Temporary Exhibit Chair.

 

FALL CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT

Save the date September 24-28, 2025 for our next special retreat at Camp Alexander Mack.

We look forward to our next time together making art, attending workshops,  enjoying nature and marveling at the beautiful sunsets. Tania Blanco and Joan Lucht are co-chairs for the 2025 retreat and encourage everyone to begin promoting this affordable 5 day retreat of creatives. Space is limited to 25. Registration forms will be available early in the new year.

 

MEMBERS

There will be a Celebration of Life for Chris Jacobson on Sunday December 15th held at Cadence Kitchen, 501 Mochel Dr., Downers Grove, IL from 2-5 pm.