tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21174105241279562192024-03-19T00:45:10.561-05:00Midwest Collage SocietyThe Midwest Collage Society (MCS), founded in 2003, promotes collage as a fine art by providing exhibit opportunities and professional development activities to our 52 members.
Meetings are held at 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien IL, usually the first Sunday of the month from 12:30-2:30pm. No meetings in January and July unless otherwise posted.
Midwest Collage Society celebrates over 100 years of Collage As a Fine Art since 1912.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16480848783290971998noreply@blogger.comBlogger564125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-12293395383286992482024-02-27T13:04:00.005-06:002024-02-27T13:17:56.921-06:00March and so much more<p> </p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgB_8AYN9GdGASG1ER7E-wK2ccOLwZ07LBRGQed4vNh_rOXytFJGDgz13rWGxm9HGJIjs_lxK43pwG5H7ubwFRDQ4PyECPOKGkAEcEAycShs2SPyLuqDc4SOAWo664oFF9RSGAIDxCTAdQl9faJkcc4xzyxVnLsWDYaJpA3o5b9meYlQ0OxFHqBFSK2x4/s2048/428654263_7869259793088862_1951858090559845557_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgB_8AYN9GdGASG1ER7E-wK2ccOLwZ07LBRGQed4vNh_rOXytFJGDgz13rWGxm9HGJIjs_lxK43pwG5H7ubwFRDQ4PyECPOKGkAEcEAycShs2SPyLuqDc4SOAWo664oFF9RSGAIDxCTAdQl9faJkcc4xzyxVnLsWDYaJpA3o5b9meYlQ0OxFHqBFSK2x4/w300-h400/428654263_7869259793088862_1951858090559845557_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Dear MCS Members,</span></p><div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">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.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">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.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">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.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Remember, the Downers Grove Exhibit "Chromatic Alchemy" March 30-May 4, requires the Perspective be sent to Chris Jacobson by Mid-March.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">We still have two positions to fill on the Board beginning in April. Please help continue our organization by volunteering your services.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div 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style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div><div 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dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">March 3 - 11:30-2:30</span></b> - <b><span style="color: red;">April Schabes</span></b> will show us her wonderful art journaling with some instruction on incorporating lettering in collage. <b>Please bring</b> a fine-point Sharpie or Micron pen, small scissors and glue stick.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="color: red;"><b>April 7 - 11:30-2:30</b></span> - <b>Laura Lein-Svencner</b> will present a demonstration on Image transfers. Sharing three different techniques:<div dir="ltr">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.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><span style="color: red;"><b>May 5 - 11:30-2:30</b></span> - <b>Sandy Bacon</b> 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.</div></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">EXHIBITS</span></b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: red;"><b style="font-size: large; font-style: italic;">Connections </b><b>at the Woodridge Library</b></span></span></div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Pickup!</span> - This Thursday, February 29 from 10am to 1pm.</b></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Chromatic Alchemy</i> </span>at the Downers Grove Library</b></span></p><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>March 30 - May 4</b></span> </span></div><div>Don’t forget about our show in April at the Downers Grove Library. </div><b><span style="color: red;">Drop off: Saturday, March23 from 10:00 to 1:00<br />Pick up: Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 to 1:00<br />Artist Reception: Friday, April 12 from 6:00 to 8:00</span></b><div><b>Prospectus attached.</b> 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. </div><div><b>Prospectus is due to Chris by March 20.</b></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b> FALL 2024 CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT</b></span><br /></div><b><span style="color: red;">Save the date September 25-29 for our special retreat at Camp Alexander Mack.</span></b><br />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!<br />Anyone who may be interested in giving a demonstration or workshop during the retreat please email Margi at: <a href="mailto:margihafer@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">margihafer@yahoo.com</a> or call her at 815-370-3345. Workshop presenters will receive reimbursement for their supplies.<br /><b>Why go to a Creative Artist Retreat?</b> 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.<br />Check out the attachment and the "Early Bird" Registration date</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>MEMBERS</b></span></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> has classes starting soon: <br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed%3Dview%253Devent%2526eventid%253D171167410&source=gmail&ust=1709146999213000&usg=AOvVaw0P05YEbsU9ncshWjRLOyKn" href="https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D171167410" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Micro Minis Nature Collage</a> 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.</div><div><br /></div><div><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://registration.darienparks.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module%3DAR%26FMID%3D15326019&source=gmail&ust=1709146999213000&usg=AOvVaw1fjm62jye81BD8ePBqw1QH" href="https://registration.darienparks.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=15326019" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"> Art Journaling class</a> 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.<br /></div><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-5466009298123149492024-01-30T07:07:00.002-06:002024-02-27T13:19:11.756-06:00Februarys MCS Newsletter-Meetings and Beyond <p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0wzAJZvQswQSmon4JpwWhH5zYBSSVGkwiBAuX3S1aCc52GqjVF8W57bduL23FNs2fFgQxjrBknWo5i5Ojcw8fWLo1ehM3GN9rF58JFLLYGFqc801CrK45FZTdUpL6Om4YZgBlRpbAsLZRsnxb_buJcSqRjYAD0MAmOfuEakBfuRKWk-l_fapJcbLRKeX1/s6000/IMG_8898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0wzAJZvQswQSmon4JpwWhH5zYBSSVGkwiBAuX3S1aCc52GqjVF8W57bduL23FNs2fFgQxjrBknWo5i5Ojcw8fWLo1ehM3GN9rF58JFLLYGFqc801CrK45FZTdUpL6Om4YZgBlRpbAsLZRsnxb_buJcSqRjYAD0MAmOfuEakBfuRKWk-l_fapJcbLRKeX1/w400-h266/IMG_8898.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Dear MCS Members,</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div dir="ltr"><div id="m_7253015406731987249m_-901328581106277132m_4921264966419902598m_8394543296761542837m_3511026939996185144m_2584651115571817818m_-103196041106325884m_6223102930126921280m_5245557523806767454m_2926062367106711373m_6936271713950300849m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">We survived the below zero weather and with luck that will be the end of it for the season. I have to admit that since I was not tempted to go outdoors at all, I spent uninterrupted time making art. That made my spirits soar, so all in all, that was a joyous, productive time. Our meeting on February 4th is a Work Day from 9:00 to 2:30 pm. Bring a project to work on and share the camaraderie of fellow artists. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><div class="gmail_default">February 4th is also the reception for the Alliance of Fine Arts final Best of the Best show. MCS has five artists represented in the show, Chris Jacobson, Laura Lein-Svencner, Joan Lucht, Nancy Swingle and Nancy Castner. We could create a caravan to attend the reception leaving from our MCS meeting on Sunday. Just a thought. If you can't make the reception, try to get to the DuPage Art League to view the exhibit. There are so many amazing, diverse artists represented. Details are below under Exhibits and the Postcard is attached.<br /></div><div class="gmail_default"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: black;">February 10th will be the reception for the MCS Exhibit, "Connections" at the Woodridge Library. 3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge, IL Exhibit will be held February 3-29 (It is Leap Year) Details are below. </span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default"><span style="color: black;">At the March 3rd meeting, Laura Lein-Svencner will present a demonstration that we can use in our collages. Details are below.</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="color: #500050;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default">We have two positions to fill on the Board beginning in April. Please help our organization to continue by volunteering your services. WE NEED YOU!</div></div></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div></div><div id="m_7253015406731987249m_-901328581106277132m_4921264966419902598m_8394543296761542837m_3511026939996185144m_2584651115571817818m_-103196041106325884m_6223102930126921280m_5245557523806767454m_2926062367106711373m_6936271713950300849m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div><div id="m_7253015406731987249m_-901328581106277132m_4921264966419902598m_8394543296761542837m_3511026939996185144m_2584651115571817818m_-103196041106325884m_6223102930126921280m_5245557523806767454m_2926062367106711373m_6936271713950300849m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew"><div dir="ltr"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">February 4 - 930-230</span></b><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #26282a; font-size: 16px;"> </span><b>Workday</b> Bring lunch and project to work on.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div id="m_6301950911541380912m_8317251692546278339m_-901328581106277132m_4921264966419902598m_8394543296761542837m_3511026939996185144m_2584651115571817818m_-103196041106325884m_6223102930126921280m_5245557523806767454m_2926062367106711373m_6936271713950300849m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew"><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">March 3 - 11:30-2:30</span></b> - <b><span style="color: red;">April Schabes</span></b> will show us her wonderful art journaling with some instruction on incorporating lettering in collage. <b>Please bring</b> a fine-point Sharpie or Micron pen, small scissors and glue stick.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="color: red;"><b>April 7 - 11:30-2:30</b></span> - <b>Laura Lein-Svencner</b> will present a demonstration on Image transfers. Sharing three different techniques:<div dir="ltr">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.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><span style="color: red;"><b>May 5 - 11:30-2:30</b></span> - <b>Sandy Bacon</b> 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.</div></div></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium;" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">EXHIBITS</span></b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: red;"><b style="font-size: large; font-style: italic;">Connections </b><b>at the Woodridge Library</b></span></span></div><div>Remember our February show at the Woodridge Library at 3 Plaza Dr., Woodridge. </div><div>The show opens February 4th and runs to the 29th. We can still fit in a couple pieces if anyone has a last-minute entry, you can text Chris (3<span style="color: black;">03-<b>5</b>1</span>7-8165) the information (Title, Size and Price) and still get it in! </div><div><span style="color: red;"><b>The reception will be from 2-4 on February 10. </b></span></div><div>Food donations for the reception would be most appreciated. Just let Chris know what you plan to bring so we don’t have any duplicates.</div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Downers Grove Library</b></span></p>Coming up is our annual show at the Downers Grove Library in April. If anyone has a suggestion for a title, Chris is all ears! There is plenty of time for each of you to get at least one piece done to enter. The last show for the year won’t be until August when we will be showing again at the Crete Gallery and this show will be judged.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>2024 Best of the Best Fine Art Exhibit</b></span><br />February 3 - 27, 2024<br />Reception: February 4, 2-4pm<br />DuPage Art League and Gallery<br />218 W. Front Street, Wheaton, IL 60187<br /></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2024 CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT</span></b></div><b><span style="color: red;">Save the date September 25-29</span></b> for our special retreat at Camp Alexander Mack.<br />Camp information and registration form will be attached to the MCS March newsletter, and past camp participants will all receive an email.<br />Anyone who may be interested in giving a demonstration or workshop during the retreat please email me at: <a href="mailto:margihafer@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">margihafer@yahoo.com</a>.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">MEMBERS</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> will be teaching <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed%3Dview%253Devent%2526eventid%253D171167410&source=gmail&ust=1706705656956000&usg=AOvVaw274O7zcsIIxhrOoQafJavp" href="https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D171167410" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Micro Mini Nature Collage</a> at Mayslake Peabody Estates, in Oak Brook IL starting Tuesday March 19th 9:30 am to 12 noon. </div><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">Monday Mornings- Art/Altered books/Art Journaling/Art Healing</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">Second session starts March 4th </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://registration.darienparks.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module%3DAR%26FMID%3D15326019&source=gmail&ust=1706705656956000&usg=AOvVaw3uLOh_kKAvYMwvx3XEJt59" href="https://registration.darienparks.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=15326019" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">Darien Park District</a><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"> Adult Programs</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">Laura also won a Honorable Mention at the Norris Gallery in St. Charles IL in the Exhibit "At Home" for</span><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Moth in the House</i><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"> 24 x 24 Collage on Canvas and a Merit Award at Naperville Fine Art Center and Gallery for T</span>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-32033965658778046522024-01-05T14:53:00.000-06:002024-01-05T14:54:03.356-06:00Happy New Year 2024 <div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453m_753804981748902163gmail-:v1" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" aria-controls=":xf" aria-expanded="false"><div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>Dear MCS Members,</div><div class="gmail_default">Happy New Year! 2024 offers us new opportunities to shine through our creativity. Several venues are planned to exhibit our works of art. </div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default">Thank you to Nancy Swingle for organizing our Holiday Party at The Patio. It was a delightful celebration with good food, our wonderful grab bag of handmade/ purchased gifts and the opportunity to be together in a social setting.</div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default">Remember, we won't have a meeting in January.</div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default">February will be a work day from 9 am to 3pm. Plan to bring a project to work on and if you need assistance from fellow artists to critique your work to help you proceed to complete it, bring that too.</div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default">Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year! It's always a good time to let your creative juices flow, flow, flow.</div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default">Nancy Castner</div><div 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Swingle is asking if anyone would like to show us a new technique or new twist on an old one. Please let her know if you would be willing to give a demo at one of our meetings. <a href="mailto:nancyswingle@yahoo.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">nancyswingle@yahoo.<wbr>com</a>. Thank you.</div><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453m_753804981748902163m_8394543296761542837m_3511026939996185144m_2584651115571817818m_-103196041106325884m_6223102930126921280m_5245557523806767454m_2926062367106711373m_6936271713950300849m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew"><br></div><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453m_753804981748902163m_8394543296761542837m_3511026939996185144m_2584651115571817818m_-103196041106325884m_6223102930126921280m_5245557523806767454m_2926062367106711373m_6936271713950300849m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew"><div><b>January - NO MEETING</b></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Feb 4th </font></b> - All day workday</div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Mar 3rd</font></b> - Laura Lein-Svencner will present a demonstration on Image transfers. Sharing three different techniques: </div><div>Clear packing tape for art journaling</div><div>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.</div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Apr 7th</font></b> - April Schabes will be doing a demo on her fabulous journaling.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><br></div><div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">EXHIBITS</font></b><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="arial, sans-serif"><b><i><br></i></b></font></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000" size="4" face="georgia, serif"><i>Connections</i></font></b></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Woodridge Library, February 3 - 29</font></b></div><div>The space is not very large so there will be a limit of one piece per member. <b>The reception will be on the 10th.</b> I hope everyone will submit a piece and kick off the new year with renewed creative energy and show our audience how truly exceptional we are! <font color="#ff0000"><b>Attached prospectus is due January 15</b></font>. Please send to Chris Jacobson <a href="mailto:achristy0901@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer"><b>achristy0901@gmail.<wbr>com</b></a></div><p>Or print and mail it to Chris Jacobson <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=717%2520Four%2520Seasons%2520Blvd.,%2520Aurora,%2520IL%252060504&hl=en_GB&authuser=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://maps.google.com/maps?q%3D717%252520Four%252520Seasons%252520Blvd.,%252520Aurora,%252520IL%25252060504%26hl%3Den_GB%26authuser%3D0&source=gmail&ust=1704405904046000&usg=AOvVaw3BHmmQkQUEdJJBaJMe4CN4"><b><font color="#3d85c6">717 Four Seasons Blvd., Aurora, IL 60504</font></b></a><br></p></div></div><div><br></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">MEMBERS</font></b></div><div><b><font color="#ff0000">Laura Lein-Svencner's 2024 Class Line-up</font></b></div><b>Monday Mornings</b>- Art/Altered books/Art Journaling/Art Healing<br><a href="https://www.darienparks.com/programs/adult/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.darienparks.com/programs/adult/&source=gmail&ust=1704405904046000&usg=AOvVaw3kRiw7o-zFMra5a4KGtzmq"> Darien Park District </a>Adult Programs<br><br><b>Mayslake Peabody Estate</b>-Oak Brook IL<br>Class 1-<a href="https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D171157553" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed%3Dview%253Devent%2526eventid%253D171157553&source=gmail&ust=1704405904046000&usg=AOvVaw0mXnx9Fim7N04-pj_2Boe2">Collage, Nature, Images Transfers</a><br> Tuesday Mornings Start Jan 23rd<br> 9:30-12:00<br>Class 2 -<a href="https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D171167410" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed%3Dview%253Devent%2526eventid%253D171167410&source=gmail&ust=1704405904046000&usg=AOvVaw1DEfSIZqR99Cr22KV5ohOw">Micro Minis Nature Collages</a><br> Tuesday Mornings Start March 19th<br> 9:30-12:00<br> <br></div><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453m_753804981748902163gmail-:v1" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" aria-controls=":xf" aria-expanded="false"><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453gmail-:1w0"><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453gmail-:1vw" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" aria-controls=":1yw" aria-expanded="false"><b>Friday Afternoons</b><br>Naperville Art League, Naperville IL<br>Call to register 630-355-2530 or Scroll down<br> on the link <a href="http://www.napervilleartleague.com/adult-classes.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.napervilleartleague.com/adult-classes.html&source=gmail&ust=1704405904046000&usg=AOvVaw05Tv02XDTRSmzgu9Clv040">Here </a> <br>Gallery Hours:<br>Tues.-Friday 10 am-5pm | Sat. 10 am-4 pm<br><br><b>Naperville Art League</b><br>Series of Classes for beginners and advanced who would like a refresh in</div><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453gmail-:1vw" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" aria-controls=":1yw" aria-expanded="false">. Basic Design in Collage January 25-February 15</div><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453gmail-:1vw" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" aria-controls=":1yw" aria-expanded="false"> (1:30-3:30pm), 4 Thursdays</div><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453gmail-:1vw" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" aria-controls=":1yw" aria-expanded="false">2. Strengthen your Design in Collage, February 29-March 28 (1:30-3:30pm), 5 Thursdays</div><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453gmail-:1vw" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" aria-controls=":1yw" aria-expanded="false">3. Collage-Paper, Tacking Down, April 4-May 9</div><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453gmail-:1vw" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" aria-controls=":1yw" aria-expanded="false"> (1:30-3:30pm), 6 Thursdays</div><div id="m_2280589687557558775m_-6162545220909079453gmail-:1vw" aria-label="Message Body" role="textbox" aria-multiline="true" aria-controls=":1yw" aria-expanded="false"><br></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-10848004633274521372023-11-28T14:24:00.004-06:002023-11-28T14:24:47.971-06:00December Holiday Party and More~ <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><br />Hi MCS Members,</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div dir="ltr"><div id="m_7668554387141349320m_8394543296761542837m_3511026939996185144m_2584651115571817818m_-103196041106325884m_6223102930126921280m_5245557523806767454m_2926062367106711373m_6936271713950300849m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hope you all had a delicious Thanksgiving and now look forward to the remaining Holiday Season with great anticipation. The Holiday Party will be held at The Patio, 7440 Kingery Hwy in Darien. Please read the details below from Nancy Swingle regarding the specifics including the gift exchange.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Many thanks to Margi Hafer for sharing how to incorporate watercolor into our collages. It was very enlightening and a fun experience at our November meeting.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Cherie Denton has decided to step down from the Membership Chair effective in April 2024. Many thanks and much appreciation to Cherie for keeping us on track over these many years. We need someone to step up and fill this position. Please contact any Board member if you are willing to take on this role. Contact information is at the bottom of this email. <br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Wishing you all the best Holiday Season, a safe and healthy New Year with many moments of creative joy.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div></div><div id="m_7668554387141349320m_8394543296761542837m_3511026939996185144m_2584651115571817818m_-103196041106325884m_6223102930126921280m_5245557523806767454m_2926062367106711373m_6936271713950300849m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div><div id="m_7668554387141349320m_8394543296761542837m_3511026939996185144m_2584651115571817818m_-103196041106325884m_6223102930126921280m_5245557523806767454m_2926062367106711373m_6936271713950300849m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: medium;">December 3rd </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img alt="🎄" aria-label="🎄" class="an1" data-emoji="🎄" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f384/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /> </span></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;">Holiday Party 11:30 -3:00</span></b></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">at The Patio restaurant on the corner of Route 83 and Plainfield Rd. </span></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The earlier start time is so we can order our food first, since we experienced long lines last year. We will again have our “grab bag” gift exchange of a handmade gift of approximate $20.00 value, if you care to participate. It’s always fun to see our beautiful creations. </div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nancy Swingle would appreciate your RSVP as soon as possible at <a href="mailto:nancyswingle@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">nancyswingle@yahoo.com</a>, to let her know you are coming.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hope to see you all there for a lovely afternoon.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8uzHkxRezkYQWWgUyo_gI_Ho7gkyTvcqttLQzzlKjZSNiR2VzpgkC70W-4smQUpNdAnsAGAwRI_hyphenhyphenzc4BKhVo72W6icJiIo9yru_ca8iLzCiUh_0qC1HYgwxk6KZA81VuqjMH-FK2wY4NwgoDRhZ-2QeGWGQf0m8DsnDlZiUssPecezChoClxTVz0nRE/s4720/connectedness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4720" data-original-width="4702" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid8uzHkxRezkYQWWgUyo_gI_Ho7gkyTvcqttLQzzlKjZSNiR2VzpgkC70W-4smQUpNdAnsAGAwRI_hyphenhyphenzc4BKhVo72W6icJiIo9yru_ca8iLzCiUh_0qC1HYgwxk6KZA81VuqjMH-FK2wY4NwgoDRhZ-2QeGWGQf0m8DsnDlZiUssPecezChoClxTVz0nRE/w399-h400/connectedness.jpg" width="399" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">EXHIBITS</span></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><b><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: medium;"><i>Connections</i></span> </b>is the theme for the<span style="color: red;"> <b>February Show</b></span> in the<b> <span style="color: black;">Woodridge Library</span></b>. Because the space is limited there is a limit of 1 large piece or 2 small (12”x 12” or less) pieces. This is not a juried show so there will be no awards. Look for more details and prospectus in the January newsletter.<br /></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">MEMBERS</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> has 50% off on all her online classes on her teachable site, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://dnserrorassist.att.net/search/?q%3Dhttp%253A//lonecrowstudio./%26r%3D%26t%3D0%26srchgdeCid%3Daaaaaaaa%26bc%3D&source=gmail&ust=1701288511337000&usg=AOvVaw16Fzeu6kkz93ajT0yeCeB2" href="https://dnserrorassist.att.net/search/?q=http%3A//lonecrowstudio./&r=&t=0&srchgdeCid=aaaaaaaa&bc=" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">LonecrowStudio</a>. You will need a Code for the 50% off, Type in PRECABINFEVER and that will take the percentage off. <br />National Vision Board Day is Jan 13th if you're a Indian Prairie Public Library hold you get first dibs on registration. Information here <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ippl.libcal.com/event/10229646&source=gmail&ust=1701288511337000&usg=AOvVaw3K_0KvVewxSom9K_Q-rA4J" href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/10229646" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Vision Board Day</a>.</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-27267100081727860072023-10-31T13:09:00.005-05:002023-11-14T13:24:50.452-06:00November's MCS Meeting <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Dear MCS Members,</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Everywhere I've been lately the fall colors have been absolutely glorious. Hope you have been able to get out and enjoy the delights of Autumn.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">This is a letter filled with Gratitude:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">A huge THANK YOU to Margi Hafer for all of her efforts to make the 2023 Creative Artists Retreat a roaring success. It was an absolutely wonderful experience allowing us to learn new techniques, break bread (three times a day) and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists. Oh yes, and spend as much time as we wanted creating. If we could bottle the joys, we'd be selling it by the case. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Thanks to Nancy Staszak (gelli printing) and Bonnie Jaswith (Book on a log) who shared their knowledge and provided mini workshops for us. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Thanks to all MCS artists that participated in the judged exhibition, 'Congruent Fragments' at the Tall Grass Gallery in Park Forest. The art was displayed beautifully and its diversity was simply amazing. Kudos to each of you and to the winners announced later in the newsletter. Thanks to Chris Jacobson whose great organization skills made the exhibition possible. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><b>IMPORTANT: We will begin the MCS meeting on November 5th at 12 noon.</b> Margi Hafer will be sharing how to incorporate water color painting in our collages. This early start will allow the necessary drying time for our artwork. During the time the artwork is drying we will hold a brief Board Meeting so hopefully all Board Members will be present.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Remember, the Holiday Party will be held on December 3rd.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div 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style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">REMINDER: "Daylight Savings Time" is Sunday, November 5th. Set your clocks BACK an hour on Saturday night.</span></b><br /></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;">November 5th -</span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"> 12:00-3:00</span> - </b><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><i>Creating Mixed Media Watercolors with Collage</i> presenter, Margi Hafer</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Margi will demonstrate the process for two different ways for combining watercolor with collage. She will supply 2 small pieces of Arches 140lb cold press watercolor paper, and 1 piece of Yupo paper. She will share an assortment of tube watercolor paints and watercolor brushes, masking fluid, tape, contact paper, fiber papers and other collage papers, stencils, and stamps <b><span style="color: red;">($5 supply fee)</span></b><br />This will be an experiment in serendipity and playfulness with mixed media.<br /><b>Participants should bring:</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><ol><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Plastic table cover</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Scissors</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Pencil</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Glue of choice (YES glue, PVC glue, or mat medium - <b>NO glue sticks</b>) </li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Small brush for gluing</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">White plastic plate for pallet</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Container for water </li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Your imagination. 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The gallery hours are from 10am to 3:30pm. </div><div>We can all congratulate ourselves for showing that collage is a fine art that creates a unique and unexpected world. Thanks to all those who entered! Chris is working on a possible show for February and hopes everyone is working on additional pieces to illustrate the many unique, and wonderful sides of collage. We will have another judged show next summer at the Crete Gallery for entries as well.</div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">MEMBERS</span></b><br /></div><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">Margi Hafer</span></b><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"> has a solo exhibit at the Frankfort Village Hall through December 8th</span><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><p><b><span style="color: red;">Beth Gollan</span></b> has some of her pique assiette mosaic art accepted into the 2023 McCord Gallery "Holiday Shoppe" . The <b>open house</b> will be on Friday November 17th, from 6-8 p.m.</p><p><b>McCord Gallery & Cultural Center</b><br />9602 W. Creek Rd.<br />Palos Park, IL 60464<br />M-F 10am - 4pm | Sat 11am - 4pm | Sun CLOSED<br />708-671-0648<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.mccordgallery.org&source=gmail&ust=1698861761249000&usg=AOvVaw06G2hx5xNM_p91SHUmZxPQ" href="http://www.mccordgallery.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.mccordgallery.org</a></p></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner </span></b> is offering 50% off her Online Classes on her Teachable site, <b><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1698861761249000&usg=AOvVaw2bo4ggURz5uWt0VhR61Isc" href="https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lonecrow Studio</a></b> Enter Code<b> <span style="color: #0b5394;">PRECABINFEVER</span></b> to get your 50% off. Classes for beginners in collage to advanced, book arts and some fun free classes too.<br />On the Horizon for 2024 Laura will be teaching in person at Mayslake Peabody Estate, Darien Park District and Naperville Art League.</div><div><br /></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-57514494255981333842023-09-26T07:18:00.003-05:002023-10-07T17:57:31.721-05:00No Meeting in October, see what is happening<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Dear MCS Members,</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">The weather is definitely cooler and Mother Nature is getting ready for her fall explosion of colors. It will be a feast for the eyes. Enjoy!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Thanks to Barb Thompson for sharing her technique for creating wonderful collage portraits at our September meeting. A delightful, informative meeting indeed. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Our works have all been delivered to the Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery for Congruent Fragments. The show is held from September 30 thru November 4th with our Reception held on October 7th from 1-3pm. Tall Grass Association, 367 Artists Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-4pm.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">The Fall 2023 Creativity Retreat is almost here, September 27-October 1st. Looking forward to 5 glorious days of creativity and camaraderie. Safe travels to all participants.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">REMEMBER: No meeting in October due to the Creativity Retreat. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">See you all at the November meeting when Margi Hafer will show us how to incorporate watercolor with collage.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div 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style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;">October - No Meeting</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">November 5th -</span><b style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: red;"> 12:00-3:00</span> - </b><span style="color: #222222;"> Margi Hafer will show us how to incorporate watercolor with collage.</span><br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">December 3rd - </span><b style="color: #222222;">Holiday Party 12:00 -3:00</b><div style="color: #222222; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="color: #222222;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">EXHIBITS</span></b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span>Photos From Andrea Fox at the Art Reception</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" 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style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="font-size: large;">Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">September 30 - November 4, 2023</span></b><span style="color: black;"><b style="font-size: large;"><br /></b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Reception - Saturday, October 7 from 1 to 3pm</span></b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;">Our show Congruent Fragments at The Tall Grass Gallery is Opening September 30</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">th</sup><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"> and will run until November 4</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">th</sup><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"> located at 367 Artist Walk, Park Forest, IL 60466. The opening reception will be on Saturday, October 7</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">th</sup><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"> from 1-3.</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"> </span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"> </span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;">We have 17 participants with about 70 entries. Congratulations to all those participating in this prestigious show.</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"> </span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;">Awards will be announced at the opening reception with 1</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">st</sup><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;">, </span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;">2<sup>nd</sup></span><sup style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </sup><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;">and 3</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">rd</sup><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"> place cash awards and 3 Merit awards.</span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Pickup</b></span><b> – Saturday </b><span style="font-weight: bold;">November 5</span><b>-7 from 10am – 3:30pm</b><br /></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2023 CREATIVITY RETREAT</span></b><br /></p></div></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b> </b><b>Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> </div>We have 27 artists registered for our Fall retreat! </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div><div><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;"></span> <b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div><div><b>“ILLIART”</b> opens September 28 and runs until October 28. </div><div><b>Gallery Seven</b>, 200 W. 8TH ST. Lockport IL. There’s a reception and Presentation of Awards 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. October 1st.<br />MCS artists exhibiting are:<br /><b><span style="color: red;">Andrea Fox</span> and<span style="color: red;"> Margi Hafer</span></b><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> will be exhibiting her assemblage <i>Violin-Willow Way</i> in the Norris Cultural Arts Center Vicinity 2023. </div><div dir="ltr"><b>Artist Reception</b> will be held on Sunday, September 17 from 2 - 4 pm in the Galleries. Refreshments will be served, and the Vicinity show awards will be presented at 3 pm. </div><div dir="ltr">Vicinity 2023 will be on display in the galleries from Saturday September 16 – Sunday October 29. Gallery hours are Thursdays through Sundays, 11 am - 4pm. <br /><br />Mayslake Peabody Estate Oak Brook IL will be starting classes this Fall. Tuesday Tea Bag Art Journaling Oct 3, 2023 - Nov 28, 2023 Tue 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM 8 week class, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed%3Dview%253Devent%2526eventid%253D169267753&source=gmail&ust=1695812844676000&usg=AOvVaw1p4hX9z_wNqebvxUBO9DCc" href="https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D169267753" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Register Here</a> </div><div dir="ltr">Class is held in a new room off the large parking lot, easy access.<span style="color: black; font-family: garamond, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large; letter-spacing: 0em;"> </span></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-24419198832288517542023-09-01T09:04:00.003-05:002023-09-01T09:04:54.540-05:00September and Fall Retreat, Exhibit <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmEFgevQee9axyhmS7iDyWHVRYLdcPQCVOzvtD8PC2hPrSW0TxZdypX4Phmi3OAusNPZ_OpwvLAsb8TcGA2lC5oVeDwOYrR5ZqhJqGl69UTXAE3pQ9pIAYJwSD6Ka7B6KHH0mi-pzugFayMhUs4E5KA9fkarkQToHrcFlAQkJpkrZ9TAq_iakofvYHEyO/s640/scan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="640" height="264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmEFgevQee9axyhmS7iDyWHVRYLdcPQCVOzvtD8PC2hPrSW0TxZdypX4Phmi3OAusNPZ_OpwvLAsb8TcGA2lC5oVeDwOYrR5ZqhJqGl69UTXAE3pQ9pIAYJwSD6Ka7B6KHH0mi-pzugFayMhUs4E5KA9fkarkQToHrcFlAQkJpkrZ9TAq_iakofvYHEyO/w400-h264/scan.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Dear MCS Members,</span></p><div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hurray, we all survived the record setting heat wave. Looking forward to the fall season and cooler weather.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Our work day meeting on August 6th provided the opportunity for many interesting and varied projects. Thanks to Nancy Swingle many of us learned how to add beads to books and other projects. Thanks Nancy for organizing this opportunity.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Plan to attend the September 10th meeting when Barb Thompson will show us her technique for wonderful portrait collages. Be sure to read on for the materials to bring to this meeting.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">For those of you planning to participate in the "Congruent Fragments" exhibit at Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery and in need of having someone bring your artwork to the Gallery, bring it to the MCS Meeting on September 11th. Volunteers have agreed to deliver it for you.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Margi Hafer has provided all of us planning to attend the Fall 2023 Creativity Retreat with updated information. Be sure to read it thoroughly so that you are fully prepared for five delightful days of creativity. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President</div></div><div id="m_-6259235738870700645m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div id="m_-6259235738870700645m_6308267211082396622m_-4467796442488755077m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div></div></div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;">September 10th</span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> 12:00-3:00</span> - </b> <b>Barb Thompson</b> will be teaching us her technique for doing portrait collage. She will be bringing canvases for all of us.<br /></div><div>Here is a list of what you will need to bring:</div><div><ol><li style="margin-left: 15px;">A photo portrait of who you want for your collage and a Xerox copy of that photo to use for the collage. The Xerox copy should be 8.5”X11” so the image will fill the canvas. (The photo can be enlarged on the copy machine)</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Pencil,scissors,matte medium, brush.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Color tissue papers, painted papers, etc.,you want to use for the collage. Thin papers work better for layering.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">A shallow 9X12 box to carry your collage home in.</li></ol></div><div><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">October - No Meeting<br /></span><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">November 5th -</span><b><span style="color: red;"> 12:00-3:00</span> - </b> Margi Hafer will show us how to incorporate watercolor with collage.<br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">December 3rd - </span><b>Holiday Party 12:00 -3:00</b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Congruent Fragments</i></b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="font-size: large;">Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="font-size: small;">717 Four Seasons Blvd., Aurora, IL 605404</b><span style="color: black;"><b style="font-size: large;"><br /></b></span></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">September 30 - November 4, 2023</span></b></div></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Drop off</span> – Monday September 18-20 from 10am to 3:30pm</b><span style="background: yellow;"><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Pickup</b></span><b> – Saturday </b><span style="font-weight: bold;">November 5</span><b>-7 from 10am – 3:30pm</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><b style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;">National Collage Society</span> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><b style="text-wrap: nowrap;"><span style="color: red;">39th Annual Juried Exhibition </span><span style="color: black;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nationalcollage.com/2023.html&source=gmail&ust=1693661951697000&usg=AOvVaw1pE6i6nxNjjnSLeagYh2z-" href="http://nationalcollage.com/2023.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">link</a></span></b><b><br /></b></p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2023 CREATIVITY RETREAT</span></b></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b> </b><b>Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> </div>We have 27 artists registered for our Fall retreat! </div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div><div><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;"></span> <b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> <span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: -0.16px;">has a few classes in person for the Fall </span><br /></div></div><b>Art/Altered Books/Art Journaling/Art Therapy </b> September 18th-Nov 6th At Darien Park District, Darien IL Register online <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://registration.darienparks.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module%3DAR%26FMID%3D14392291&source=gmail&ust=1693661951697000&usg=AOvVaw1CAtjT8hYgA2TUYd5mfn93" href="https://registration.darienparks.com/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=14392291" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Here</a></div><div><b>Tea Bags and Art Journaling</b>, Tuesdays, October-November at Mayslake Peabody Estate, Oak Brook IL, Details <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed%3Dview%253Devent%2526eventid%253D169267753%2526view%253Devent%2526eventid%253D169267753&source=gmail&ust=1693661951697000&usg=AOvVaw2k-XZCWcYSWsUHPzooHZpb" href="https://www.dupageforest.org/things-to-do/calendar-of-events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D169267753%26view%3Devent%26eventid%3D169267753" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div>Laura also was juried into the <b>39th Annual National Collage Society Exhibit</b> August 29 - September 30, 2023 at Liberty Hall Academic Center and the Galleries at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. Online exhibit details <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nationalcollage.com/exhibitions/current.html&source=gmail&ust=1693661951697000&usg=AOvVaw2xZTL1_0m6oxWokYzjaAte" href="http://nationalcollage.com/exhibitions/current.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Here </a></div></div><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-77738883950723499832023-08-01T11:02:00.001-05:002023-08-01T11:02:12.992-05:00August Meeting and Exhibiting Opportunities <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Dear MCS Members,</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div dir="ltr"><div id="m_-8724802327748626649m_-3461155630752945370m_-2037249975132469935m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hope you are well and enjoying the summer. The fresh herbs I've been growing in pots are enhancing so many of my dishes. Yummmm.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">We will have a work day meeting on August 6th so bring a project to work on. Nancy Swingle will also demonstrate how to use beads in little books if you choose to participate.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">We are very close to the deadline for getting information to Chris Jacobson for the Tall Grass exhibit. Please get that information to her ASAP. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"> </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Time is just moving so quickly the Fall Retreat will be here before you know it. I've been planning projects and gathering materials all summer. Take it from someone who used to wait until the last minute to pack, it is better to plan ahead and begin early. It always takes longer than you think it will.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div></div><div id="m_-8724802327748626649m_-3461155630752945370m_-2037249975132469935m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div id="m_-8724802327748626649m_-3461155630752945370m_-2037249975132469935m_-3532634360846572121m_3699364920337980428m_7514484739516607375m_3643736845134733938m_-6906731246666172487m_3620259980657858035m_7999596405305691938m_-6304404755349307861m_517700021296266701m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">August 6</span><b><span style="color: red;">t</span><span style="color: red;">h</span> 9:00am - 3:00pm -</b> </span>Our August meeting will be a workday, but for those who are interested, <span style="color: red;"><b>Nancy Swingle</b></span> will be doing a little demo on her beading technique for little books, or anything else.<br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;">Mary Warner</span></b> will be bringing some items for the swap table, however she can’t bring it all! She does have a number of cigar boxes, paper mache boxes, and quite a supply of clear glass ornaments and will bring those items <b>ONLY IF YOU TEXT OR EMAIL HER TO DO SO! </b>She also might not arrive at the meeting until 10am. Text her at 630-441-01<u>98</u> or email <a href="mailto:m.warner5@sbcglobal.net" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">m.warner5@sbcglobal.net</a> <wbr></wbr>if you’d like to look at those items.<br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">September 11th</span><b> 12:00-3:00 - </b> Barb Thompson will show her technique for her wonderful portrait collages.<br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">October - No Meeting<br /></span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">November 5th</span><b> 12:00-3:00 - </b> Margi Hafer will show us how to incorporate watercolor with collage.<br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">December 3rd - </span><b>Holiday Party 12:00 -3:00</b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Congruent Fragments</i></b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="font-size: large;">Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b><br /></span></div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">September 30 - November 4, 2023</span></b></div>The Tall Grass show is just 2 months away and there is a lot for the gallery to do. Once you have emailed Chris the <span style="background-color: yellow;"><b>Congruent Fragments form (attached)</b></span> she records the information and forwards it to the gallery. The gallery will send out a sign-up form for all artists to choose the best day and time to bring their works in. This goes out starting 2 weeks before delivery dates. <b>The Loan Agreement Form (attached)</b> needs to be returned to the gallery no later than August 15 before they accept any work. <b><span style="color: red;">PLEASE GET YOUR FORMS TO CHRIS ASAP!!</span></b> You don’t need to be finished with the piece but should be able to let us know how many pieces you intend to show and what the sizes of those will be. <span style="color: red;"><i><b>This is a prestigious gallery and a good place to display your work so get those entries in!</b></i></span></div><b>The Artists' Reception</b> was moved to Saturday, October 7, 1-3pm to accommodate the Collage artists who will be away on a retreat the week before.</div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2023 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b>We're looking forward to the 2023 Fall Creative Retreat. </b></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> </div></div><div dir="ltr">We have 27 artists registered for our Fall retreat! Please note: If you registered for the retreat with a $200 deposit please pay your final payment of $110 by August 6th. If you plan to be at the August 6th MCS Meeting you can bring payment then.<br /><b>Margi will be sending a letter to all registrants with updated information on the retreat including:</b><br /><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Information about workshops</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Final Retreat Calendar</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Information on room and bedding options</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Information about workspace options</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">4"x4" Square suggestions</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Entertainment Options</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">A contact list of registrations (could be helpful for people who want to ride together)</li></ul>If you have questions about the retreat contact Margi Hafer<br />(phone: 815-370-3345 or email: <a href="mailto:margihafer@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">margihafer@yahoo.com</a>)<br />Attached are a few photos from Margi's recent visit to Camp Alexander Mack.</div><div dir="ltr"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"> </span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_7417.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="247" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1773041062303480594&th=189b1b73c2c7bb12&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ-S7B-nguCS8il-gPJxTuIumKgN202pbhJnKQX8F_fg-pI9HbrWM3TjWx7BYpGVcgm6dESDiOS6D88KBedlCL7_4jlCvqxKaJhh8SKzkASLCwKAGxYF7T6FXhM&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lksgb3ih0" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="329" /><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_7405.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="216" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1773041062303480594&th=189b1b73c2c7bb12&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ_QkfsJHZNCkQdiFMz93-PLkjexJwSQZeJFBlyIQ1rJ_LxkxQyI4bG0z1Pol4jkdxkzZbAiw5_Y5e9znvkaZZR0B1yOnINoUCiFXCNSv-Si3YG3PPBB0MKO4H8&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lksgbjsy1" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="162" /> <img alt="IMG_7413.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="216" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.3&permmsgid=msg-f:1773041062303480594&th=189b1b73c2c7bb12&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ-rHY9a8QKMoWxOlaxuvighSa3P8vs6CI7FRrZkfa1ApxfJ9D_0FY5pUJWzj-Evdb3uUXWPXCY-budcd5Ptdc9RlmTOzULPW0Wmb4ovqVvqOAqm5yJBv7gyVrU&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lksgclds3" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="162" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-71287414674356227252023-06-27T06:29:00.003-05:002023-06-27T06:29:46.137-05:00Summer Meetings and info for exhibits <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Dear MCS Members,</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">We had a wonderful meeting in June with Robin Neumann's successful introduction of creating Mandalas. The promised twist was that we started working on a mandala for a short period of time and then passed it to the next person to work on it. This went on until we each received our original mandala. The results were stupendous, each one unique in its beauty. Thank you Robin.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">There will be no meeting in July for our Summer break and when we return in August, it will be a workday for independent projects and Nancy Swingle will offer a brief tutorial on sewing beaded trim.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Remember to keep working on your art pieces for the judged Tall Grass Association Gallery and for those of you attending the Creative Retreat, begin to gather thoughts and materials for those five wonderful days of creativity.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hope you all enjoy our brief summer holiday and take time to create whatever you choose. <br /></div><div 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style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;">July - No Meeting - Enjoy your July!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">August 6</span><b><span style="color: red;">t</span><span style="color: red;">h</span> 9:00am - 3:00pm -</b> </span>This is a workday, but Nancy Swingle will show anyone who is interested her beading technique for book edging.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">September 11th</span><b> 12:00-3:00 - </b> Barb Thompson will show her technique for her wonderful portrait collages.<br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">October - No Meeting<br /></span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">November 5th</span><b> 12:00-3:00 - </b> Margi Hafer will show us how to incorporate watercolor with collage.<br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">December 3rd - </span><b>Holiday Party 12:00 -3:00</b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b><i>Congruent Fragments</i></b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="font-size: large;">Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b><br /></span></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">September 30 - November 4, 2023</span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">You must be a member to participate. Membership form is attached.</span></b></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Prospectu</span></b><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">s</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> (attached) </span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">is due August 8</span></b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: black;">By email - <a href="mailto:achristy0901@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">achristy0901@gmail.com</a></span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: black;">By snail - 717 Four Seasons Blvd., Aurora, IL 605404</span></b></div> <i><span style="background: yellow; font-size: 12pt;">This is a preliminary form for planning, the gallery will</span></i></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background: yellow; font-size: 12pt;">have a loan agreement and consignment form to<u></u><u></u></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><i><span style="background: yellow; font-size: 12pt;">complete with the final information.</span></i></p><div><b><span style="color: red;">Please make an appointment to drop off your work.</span><br /></b></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b>Drop off - Saturday, September 18-20 from 10 to 12</b></span></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b>Pick up - Saturday, October 28 from 10 to 12</b></span></div></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2023 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>Save the date for the 2023 Fall Creative Retreat. </b></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> </div>We have 26 artists registered for our Fall retreat! Margi will be sending a letter to all registrants with updated information on the retreat. I will also send a reminder that the final payment, for those registrants who made a deposit, will be due on August 4th.<br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">If you have questions about the retreat contact Margi Hafer </div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">(phone: 815-370-3345 or email: <a href="mailto:margihafer@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">margihafer@yahoo.com</a>)</div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div> <img alt="Ulrich Lodge front.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="176" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1769854801137456278&th=188fc99085d15496&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9P3TiTH9bn6RkFyFVXwBtmVyyqv3lxlJRldtimdPZVD_yD08q67bHbODfUT8IOpYNkMMnXODJ5bsc4JMU3LQjyoBeaRtQh15CVUofrgeyLD9NmLXd_jM6Phl4&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lje6zzwd0" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="235" /> <img alt="Ulrich room with beds and curtains 2.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="178" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1769854801137456278&th=188fc99085d15496&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9UFSHxLHV9y8IM1MvtWFTCh0N_wVTLpbLh_15m8lATHPoBOm0zAhpLs90ANom8tkDYQIPLm7X1V3aZyuZHWUfAhSvwQb7AlQfu2DcCuIfR6QL2RtQTqkeT-pw&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lje70ckz1" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="238" /><br /><div><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial;"></span></div><div><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red;">Andrea Fox</span></b> has a mixed media collage piece on exhibit at Moraine Valley Community College, Fine & Performing Arts Center now through August 3, 2023, in The Robert DeCaprio Art Gallery.</div><div dir="ltr">9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL </div></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> is exhibiting her three collage totems at North Central College with the Naperville Art League Members "Show Your Stuff" </div><div>Schoenherr Gallery in the Wentz Fine Art Center,</div>171 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville IL 60540 Exhibit ends July 29th<br /><b>In Person Classes Local</b><br /><i>Inner Compass-South Direction </i></div><div>July 10th-August 28th, Monday afternoons, 1:30-3:30<br />Circle Gathering-discussions, inspiration created around the direction of the south, summer, element of fire, our youth getting to know ourselves and our world around us now. Darien Park District, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://view.publitas.com/darien-park-district/program-guide-summer-2023/page/53&source=gmail&ust=1687951472930000&usg=AOvVaw2WNbBGPatIzYciq1OLJNjh" href="https://view.publitas.com/darien-park-district/program-guide-summer-2023/page/53" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Register HERE</a> or call 630-968-6400<br /><b>August-November</b> -Walking in this World, Artist Way, Indian Prairie Public Library</div><div><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ippl.libcal.com/event/10683751&source=gmail&ust=1687951472930000&usg=AOvVaw0SgoyVV6m8VU7ShOoGr96c" href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/10683751" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Registration Here</a><br />Please Note: in person course and local library members first, Call to be put on the waitlist at 630-887-8760 401 Plainfield Road Darien IL </div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-60752112745437079262023-05-04T05:43:00.006-05:002023-05-08T08:02:30.891-05:00May's Happening with MCS <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Hi MCS Members,</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hope you all have had the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Spring flowers and flowering trees. All this beauty makes one appreciate being alive.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">A big thank you to Beth Gollan for showing us how to make our own stamps and the easy way to do it with erasers. So many different options were created using the same eraser. Lucky us. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">We also had the election of officers. The presented slate was elected and are listed at the end of the newsletter. Thank you to all of the individuals who have agreed to give their time and efforts to now serve MCS on the Board.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">At our May meeting we will be celebrating World Collage Day with Gale Vance guiding us in a meditative collage. We will also be celebrating the founding of the Midwest Collage Society. In April of 2003, Laura Lein-Svencner and Lu Ellen Joy Giera began this wonderful organization and Tania Blanco was instrumental in locating a venue for the meetings. Twenty years is an amazing accomplishment. Thank you for providing the opportunity for all of us to learn, share and grow. MCS encourages and empowers us all to develop our creative abilities. Hip Hip Hooray!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Thank you Chris Jacobson for all of your efforts for the fantastic display at the Downers Grove Library. Thanks Adrienne Austin for helping to check in the art. Thank you Nancy Swingle for coordinating the Artist Reception. It was a delight. Thank you to all of the artists who participated by creating and sharing your art and for bringing goodies to the reception. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div 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style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEMBERSHIP</span></b></span></div><b>Membership renewals were due April 1st. </b>Form is attached which you may mail to Cherie Denton, 1789 35th Street, Apt. 6313, Oak Brook, Il 60523, or bring it to the May meeting.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /><div 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style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div><div 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style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">S<b>UNDAY, MAY 7</b>: WE WILL START OUR MEETING AT 12:15 SO THAT OUR PROGRAM CAN START PROMPTLY AT 12:30.</div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>PLEASE, NO SWAP THIS MONTH.</b></div></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;">May 7th</span> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">12:00 to 3:00pm</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;"><b>This May the Midwest Collage Society will be 20 years old!</b></span><br clear="none" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">Also <b>National Collage Day</b> is on the 2nd Saturday of May, this year the 13th!</span><br clear="none" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">So our meeting on May 7th will be a day to celebrate our creative talents.</span><br clear="none" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">We’ll be making collages to show a sense of self, perhaps expressing some of our thoughts and feelings, something to deepen our self-awareness, done under the direction of our own member <b>Gale Vance.</b></span><br clear="none" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">For this meeting we’ll need to find as much time as we can to compose our collages and also have some time to discuss them with each other. So try your best to be on time. Our short meeting will start at 12:15 so that, by 12:30, Gale can get us started with a bit of reflection before working on our collages.</span><br clear="none" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;"><b>Supplies to bring:</b> </span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><ul style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">2 or 3 magazines to find images, words, colors, etc.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">Scissors</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">Glue stick</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;">Table covering for your work space.</span></li><li style="margin-left: 15px;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13px;"> A couple of 8&1/2 x 11 cardstock for a substrate </span></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5KTPK2JwB29MS6K4ylBUPRAJAD4a7E73oQWpK-Lw3RI__mcxcKFWaUeTmabfSpFb3sT98N2zzDG9aMU6iiX0jIw0chMh5uMljXn40-0FMFeHKIEzRiQQF8a4NLIAbkwil-G4d9oQ03ZSbQXp8ar3d_6vimcPCNplQHrIalsUvBc4jdkuoLeyxrxSJg/s2016/IMG_3664.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI5KTPK2JwB29MS6K4ylBUPRAJAD4a7E73oQWpK-Lw3RI__mcxcKFWaUeTmabfSpFb3sT98N2zzDG9aMU6iiX0jIw0chMh5uMljXn40-0FMFeHKIEzRiQQF8a4NLIAbkwil-G4d9oQ03ZSbQXp8ar3d_6vimcPCNplQHrIalsUvBc4jdkuoLeyxrxSJg/s320/IMG_3664.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROxtyhS1CtPnKHP538DnkQQyCvWTqWhWkT3ufGlRLb8pu8SOAKQnNvQFeW4OBT7YQv1U5LgXtAlxAYYYNsM13_iMOCSZ4bFpGbzRiWiK5NR9Ux6VvkRtOT31j1AJLGOehOAbZ0oL3e5t6dYGndUzqPrJ_PGljmc8Ol41hSz5qzmIbYmbWYAg-1-n2Kg/s1868/IMG_3663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1868" data-original-width="1245" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhROxtyhS1CtPnKHP538DnkQQyCvWTqWhWkT3ufGlRLb8pu8SOAKQnNvQFeW4OBT7YQv1U5LgXtAlxAYYYNsM13_iMOCSZ4bFpGbzRiWiK5NR9Ux6VvkRtOT31j1AJLGOehOAbZ0oL3e5t6dYGndUzqPrJ_PGljmc8Ol41hSz5qzmIbYmbWYAg-1-n2Kg/s320/IMG_3663.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: small;"> The event was motivating for all of us present as all our MCS </b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold;"><b>presenters.</b></span><b style="font-size: small;"> </b></div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">June 4th</span><b> 12:00 to 3:00 - </b>Robin Neumann will be presenting her fabulous Mandalas, with a twist, which I hope everyone will enjoy. This will be a colored pencil class.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>MEMBERS</b></span></div><b><span style="color: red;">Pat Pope </span></b>and <b><span style="color: red;">Tania Blanco</span></b> have been friends for 23 years after they became acquainted in a painting class at COD. They have a joint exhibit at Nature’s Best Cafe until the end of June. Please take a trip there to see the show.<br />1904 Brookdale Rd. Naperville, IL<br /><br />Open every day except Sunday until 3 pm and Friday until 7 pm.<br />A great place for a healthy breakfast or lunch. Pizza oven on the premises.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MCS 20th Anniversary</span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Tania Blanco</span></b> was instrumental in locating our first few meeting spaces.</div><div><br />Thank you to the Board members for their leadership and the extra volunteers who continue to show up and help in all different ways. To see a group that has been so committed and dedicated for 20 years is amazing. Our reputation speaks of professional quality in everything the society does. <b>~Laura</b><br /><div><br /></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">July - No Meeting</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">August 6</span><b><span style="color: red;">t</span><span style="color: red;">h</span> 9-3 -</b> This is a workday, but Nancy Swingle will be showing anyone who is interested her beading technique for book edging.<br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">September 11th</span><b> 12:00-3:00 - </b> Barb Thompson will be showing her technique for her wonderful portrait collages.<br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">October - No Meeting<br /></span><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">November 5th</span><b> 12:00-3:00 - </b> Margi Hafer will be showing us how to incorporate watercolor with collage.<br /><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">December 3rd - </span><b>Holiday Party 12:00 -3:00</b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span face="arial, sans-serif"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">EXHIBITS</span> </b></span></div><div style="color: black;"><b style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Enigma</i></span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Downers Grove Library, </span></b><b style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">1050 Curtis St., Downers Grove, IL</span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Pick up</span><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"> - Saturday, May 6 10am to 12 noon</span></b></div>Thank you to all who participated in the Downers Grove Library Show and especially to Nancy Swingle for taking care of the artist reception and to Adrienne Austin for help checking in all the art. And, Nancy Swingle would like to thank all who brought goodies to the reception.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><span style="color: red; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><i>Congruent Fragments</i></b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><b style="font-size: large;">Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b><br /></span></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">October 2023</span></b></div>Our next show will be in October at The Tall Grass Gallery. The title will be “Congruent Fragments” and drop off dates will be right before Creativity Camp at the end of September. This is a very prestigious show and I hope to get at least one entry from each of our members. The show will be judged, with prizes being ribbons and cold hard cash for 1st thru 3rd .<br /></div><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2023 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>Save the date for the 2023 Fall Creative Retreat. </b></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><b>Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> </div>We’re excited to announce that our housing will be in the newly renovated Ulrich Lodge this Fall with a new roof and HVAC. All floors are accessible by stairs, 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!<br /><b>Early bird registration fee $310. (submitted by June 4)<br />After June 4, registration fee is $350. </b><br />A $200 deposit will hold your space until the final payment which is due on or before August 6th<br />Registration includes 11 meals, four nights accommodations and work spaces at Ulrich Lodge.<b> Registration form is attached. </b><span face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">You may bring your registration to the May or June meeting or mail it to Margi Hafer. She will also have some registration forms available at the meetings.</span></div><div dir="ltr">If you have questions about the retreat contact Margi Hafer </div><div dir="ltr">(phone: 815-370-3345 or email: <a href="mailto:margihafer@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">margihafer@yahoo.com</a>)</div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <img alt="Ulrich Lodge front.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="192" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1764907236739921832&th=187e35c7eb6637a8&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ8Sj1SW1Pz6Q3rShq7YAIGP8mwt9RV45X-3pCHEGmoeXCf6lF8aiCCrbjknUTih0nARnBpBvUDLOpr8w6fQEqoAQ7SmRAFgCXw-4PHSjNrUURNREPZ41MuIl-0&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lh85rl6b0" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="256" /> <img alt="Ulrich Lake view.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="191" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1764907236739921832&th=187e35c7eb6637a8&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ-DrzOpGUkdaY-jYZJqBiQeNZP4q3vc5Ljw70IrTZEieuuogGS9RS4_ihSZrSXU9egGMElOffupieBk6-nOyGZhDchwsrUZZJpVJXi35A_uPZB7XEOyadfNlGg&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lh85ry751" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="255" /><br /><div dir="ltr"><span style="text-align: center;"> </span></div></div><div><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> has many online classes to offer all levels of Creatives - beginning collage in learning about the elements and principles of design to self expression explored in hanging and rolled scrolls.<br />Take a look at her online Studio here - <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1683280140266000&usg=AOvVaw2Eb6qf_OxIrTHjHEhPGxod" href="https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lonecrow Studio</a>.</div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-25895379610750390532023-03-27T07:54:00.004-05:002023-03-27T08:20:41.516-05:00MCS Moving into April 2023 <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Hi MCS Members,</span></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">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.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">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.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">We are almost at the deadline for the Downers Grove Library Exhibition, Enigma. The Drop-off is on April 1st and the Reception will be held on Friday April 14th from 6-8. Be sure to let Nancy Swingle know what you plan to bring to the reception. </span> <a href="mailto:nancyswingle@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: georgia, serif;" target="_blank">nancyswingle@yahoo.com</a><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"> </span><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">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:</div><div class="gmail_default"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default"><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President--Nancy Castner <br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Vice President--Tania Blanco </span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Treasurer--Andrea Fox </span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Communications--Joan Lucht </span><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Membership--Cherie Denton </span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Exhibits--</span> Chris Jacobson </span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Creative Retreat--Margi Hafer </span></span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Education-Nancy Swingle</span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">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.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</span></div><div style="font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</span></div></div></div><div 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style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEMBERSHIP</span></b></span></div><b>Membership renewals are due April 1st. </b>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.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /><div 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style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">April 2nd </span></b><b><span style="color: red;">12:00 to 3:00pm </span></b><b>Make your own original stamps for stamping with dyes or paint with Beth Gollan </b></div>Using stencils, paper punches or your own custom design, create stamps for mark-making, using plastic erasers as your base.<br /><b>Please bring:<br /></b><ol><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Simple designs that you’d like to transfer onto a stamping eraser</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Your preferred knife-like cutting tool (for this project, I like a retractable box-cutter)</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Protection for your fingers that will be holding the eraser (felting finger-cots, quilting thimble, surgical tape, etc.)</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Ballpoint pen and/or sharpie-type marker</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Ink pads for testing your stamp</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">In-progress work or special papers onto which you’d like to incorporate mark-making</li></ol><b>Beth will provide:</b><br /><ol><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Blank erasers for cutting</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Test papers</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Examples of cut erasers</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">A small selection of paper punches to use for designs</li></ol></div><b><span style="color: red;">May 7th </span>12:00 to 3:00<br /><span style="color: red;">June 4th</span> 12:00 to 3:00<br /><span style="color: red;">No Meeting July</span><br /><span style="color: red;">August 6th</span> 9-3 art workday<br /><span style="color: red;">September 11th</span> 12:00-3:00<br /><span style="color: red;">No Meeting October<br /></span><span style="color: black;">November 5th</span> 12:00-3:00<br /><span style="color: red;">December 3rd </span>Holiday Party 12:00 -3:00</b><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span face="arial, sans-serif"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">EXHIBITS</span> </b></span></div><div style="color: black;"><b style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Enigma</i></span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Downers Grove Library</span></b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>April 4 to May 1 </b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Drop off</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: red;">- Saturday, April 1</span></span></b><br /></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red;">Pick up</span><span style="color: black;"> - Saturday, May 6</span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Artist Reception</span> - </span><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Friday April 14 from 6-8pm </span></b></div><div><b>Volunteers are needed to bring goodies for this. </b>Please let Nancy Swingle know, by email at <a href="mailto:nancyswingle@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">nancyswingle@yahoo.com</a> if you are able to bring a treat. Adrienne is bringing water, and Sandy is bringing a treat. Thank you all for your support.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: red; font-size: large;">Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b><br /></div><div><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">October 2023</span></b></div>Our annual judged show. If you have any suggestions for a theme, please email Chris <a href="mailto:Achristy0901@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Achristy0901@gmail.com</a> or send her a text at 303-517-8165.</div><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2023 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Save the date for the 2023 Fall Creative Retreat. </b></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b>Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> </div>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!<br /><b>Early bird registration fee $310. (submitted by June 4)<br />After June 4, registration fee is $350.</b><br />A $200 deposit will hold your space until the final payment which is due on or before August 6th<br />Registration includes 11 meals, four nights accommodations and work spaces at Ulrich Lodge.<b> Registration form is attached.</b><br />If you have questions about the retreat contact Margi Hafer (phone: 815-370-3345 or email: <a href="mailto:margihafer@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">margihafer@yahoo.com</a>)</div></div><div dir="ltr"></div><img alt="Ulrich Lodge front.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="135" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1761525061087735911&th=187231b5c9153067&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ8Gwk6RRCTVEQ5xKlbkyGGO77BJGpht8-X_QnUX0Cfm7e_fcHspIrtyvtBSOsW1afg5GxQzLM1U_vH004c_VECQ2EdwfXrCHza3YileYUBHrChZnEXEPP1fi98&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lfqtg89c2" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="180" /> <img alt="Ulrich Bedroom.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="135" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1761525061087735911&th=187231b5c9153067&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ_mALS7EW6Xse0EhrCXCXDzZ9AOUcSMPLT94nePVqQtEDO1pCGS4F-JLJwEoOWF-f_OyBNdrGfe_B5w5bB9MCAhgvXcCNr7Mojs1gqgMJnPg0O-8-QKTBJeFz8&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lfqthn4z3" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="180" /></div><div><img alt="Ulrich Basement. not finished yet.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="120" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.3&permmsgid=msg-f:1761525061087735911&th=187231b5c9153067&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ_YjZi-Q8LrzYQF3YfRYM3Zw4dyGdMa8BiB7eo8pZnUm6U9efaRYy7ng4Bfe-QIfv610epzXXa1VxXczPImFvbPkfG3ElaEhKYw5mjpfk0KWdWJI4_O32xiJyw&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lfqtihyx4" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="180" /> <img alt="Ulrich First Floor With space for elevator.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="135" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.4&permmsgid=msg-f:1761525061087735911&th=187231b5c9153067&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9AfxNf21aNezcWy_TD_1vMK3_WtniKSSduSIVCZuwuR-oYwG1SkJOAu7fUZN_u0zhsCbSSST8RqQU6cY1ai-lo7i-t7XsnQk4SIFgJfm3LJ07MnGuTAWo3RiY&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lfqtivee5" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="180" /> <br /><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> </div><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><div dir="ltr">Crete Creative Gallery and School, 1304 Main Street, Crete, Illinois is offering two One-Day "Exploring Expressive Freedom with Watercolor" Workshops, by <b><span style="color: red;">Margi Hafer.</span></b> Contact Crete Creative Gallery and School on Facebook or by phone for details and to register. 708-414-0714</div><span style="color: #500050;"><div dir="ltr"><b>Tuesday, April 25 </b>Beginner's Workshop (9:30 am-3 pm) No prior experience needed All supplies included. $55</div><div dir="ltr"><b>Tuesday, May16th</b> Intermediate Workshop (9:30 am -4:30 pm) Watercolor experience recommended. Some supplies included $75</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhngWHlvw3ayN51OgBJiDayY2qzHajt3j_6UaY9deotoRfmcm0GmcaDygmR1iyR7G4NzOLzXJrTsVCgtiSEj2kWDa-vE_SadPK7yYJseHxd-pQ3bKGFN43e5VUP53azMIT3EQNCB5hEdV-H3VkTkQk7gNsrw5d0AQbTtgWEA2o1Lp-gzF_GqwRhvBj1A/s2848/One%20Artist%20Journal%20April%2028-29th.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2228" data-original-width="2848" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhngWHlvw3ayN51OgBJiDayY2qzHajt3j_6UaY9deotoRfmcm0GmcaDygmR1iyR7G4NzOLzXJrTsVCgtiSEj2kWDa-vE_SadPK7yYJseHxd-pQ3bKGFN43e5VUP53azMIT3EQNCB5hEdV-H3VkTkQk7gNsrw5d0AQbTtgWEA2o1Lp-gzF_GqwRhvBj1A/w400-h313/One%20Artist%20Journal%20April%2028-29th.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div dir="ltr"><br /></div></span><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> has a Two Day workshop <b>Friday April 28th and Saturday 29th.</b>..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 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.napervilleartleague.com/&source=gmail&ust=1680007612095000&usg=AOvVaw3JyjDOCTfDNraGOXw0xCAP" href="http://www.napervilleartleague.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.<wbr></wbr>napervilleartleague.com</a> Look for the supply list too. See attachment.</div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">Andrea Fox</span></b><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"> will have her mixed media collage “Beautiful Nature” on exhibit at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in their Creation Care Art Contest.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">On exhibit, </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">April 22-23 </b><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">in the church narthex.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487</span><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>WORLD COLLAGE DAY - </b></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MAY 13, 2023.</span></b><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"> </span><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Let's all try to do a collage or two.</b><br />Our Organization: MCS is 20 years old this year. Does anyone have any ideas for how we could celebrat</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-80911470151058223942023-03-01T05:29:00.002-06:002023-03-01T05:29:22.890-06:00Moving into March with MCS <p> <span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hi MCS Members,</span></p><div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">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.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">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.<br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Mark your calendars: Since our Creativity Retreat will be held September 27-October 1st, we will be holding a meeting on <b>September 10th</b> (Labor Day Weekend is September 3rd) and will not have a meeting in October this year.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">The Nominating Committee met at the Creativity Retreat and following are the nominations to be voted on at our April 2nd meeting:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">President--Nancy Castner <br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Vice President--Tania Blanco </div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Treasurer--Andrea Fox </div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Communications--Joan Lucht </span><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Membership--Cherie Denton </div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Exhibits--</span> Chris Jacobson </div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Creative Retreat--Margi Hafer </span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Education-<span dir="ltr"></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;">Please note that we still need to fill the Education Position<span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;"> 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. </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Chris Jacobsen also needs a Co-Chair to help with Exhibits. </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Send an email or contact any of the Board Members to volunteer for either of these positions. </span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">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. </span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Take care,</span></div><div style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.33px;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Nancy Castner</span></div></div><div id="m_-3028471840034006706m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President </span></div><div id="m_-3028471840034006706m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div id="m_-3028471840034006706m_-4085763766838810805m_2130663887165281555m_4671611312125800315m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div></div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">March 5th</span></b> <b>Make Boho Beads with Chris Jacobson </b><br /></div><div>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.</div><b><span style="color: red;">BRING </span></b></div><div>- jewelry tools such as wire cutters and small nose pliers. <br />- scissors <br />- beads you like.<br />- fabric glue if you have it or craft glue <br />- scrap fabric you might want to make into beads<br />- a few beads<br /></div><div>Chris will bring some fabrics, wire, and beads for you to use.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_4519.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="231" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1759099948675958221&th=186994154d3d05cd&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ8npwjNX6u1puO1lm8QTrPCUWUDyhvgrq3tLNKEcNPfNbXeKXZ-uBfTcHdMIOpDfbWyy04zGfQvMQeZuU9i06G9tvLL_EhnjaI47VEb11DPlEgTftV4nki16a8&disp=emb&realattid=ii_leokfrnj1" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="173" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">April 2nd </span>Make your own original stamps for stamping with dyes or paint with Beth Gollan </b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red;">Need for a new Education Chairperson in April</span></b> to set up programs for 6 meetings in May, June, October, November, and March and April of 2024.</div><div dir="ltr">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. </div><div dir="ltr">Contact Nancy Castner if you can step up to the job!</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><b><span style="color: red;">May 7th </span>12:00 to 3:00<br /><span style="color: red;">June 4th</span> 12:00 to 3:00<br /><span style="color: red;">No Meeting July</span><br /><span style="color: red;">August 6th</span> 9-3 art workday<br /><span style="color: red;">September 11th</span> 12:00-3:00<br /><span style="color: red;">No Meeting October<br /></span><span style="color: black;">November 5th</span> 12:00-3:00<br /><span style="color: red;">December 3rd </span>Holiday Party 12:00 -3:00</b><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Valentine Cards </span></b>The attached photo shows the cards that were made by those members who came to the all day February Meeting.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_2259.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="220" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1759099948675958221&th=186994154d3d05cd&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ_9Nl-hCvWcBrKvr3J7OhDH0cTrTkQtprxmqvwojykJt5sW7E2293IZYU79MOHqcWri6fQNqk8_iYKNTFISRJNh-DVaDU73oGS0nPT6I4uqE2Tls8t8le26zWI&disp=emb&realattid=ii_leokf48g0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="320" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">EXHIBITS</span> </b></span></div><div><b style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Enigma</i></span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="font-size: large;">Downers Grove Library</b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>April 4 to May 1 </b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Prospectus due Saturday, March 25</span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red;">Drop off</span><span style="color: black;"> - Saturday, April 1</span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red;">Pick up</span><span style="color: black;"> - Saturday, May 6</span></b></div><div>The theme is Enigma but don’t let that intimidate you. Please get your entry form to Chris Jacobson no later than March 25. </div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Artist Reception </span>Friday April 14 from 6-8 </b>Volunteers are needed to bring goodies for this. Please let Chris know what your are bringing <a href="mailto:Achristy0901@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Achristy0901@gmail.<wbr></wbr>com</a> <p style="line-height: 21.6px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">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.<br />Your entry form needs to be filled out and emailed to <a href="mailto:Achristy0901@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Achristy0901@gmail.com</a> no later than March 25 the sooner the better<span style="font-size: 18px;">. </span><b>Prospectus is attached.</b><br /></p></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: red; font-size: large;">Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b><br /></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">October 2023</span></b></div>Our annual judged show. If you have any suggestions for a theme, please email Chris <a href="mailto:Achristy0901@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Achristy0901@gmail.com</a> or send her a text at 303-517-8165.</div><div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2023 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Save the date for the 2023 Fall Creative Retreat. </b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> </div></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div dir="ltr">Look for detailed information and new photos in the April Newsletter. Registration forms will be available in April also.</div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> </div><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><div><div><span style="font-family: Arial; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: red;">Several of MCS Artists are exhibiting in this show. </span></b></span></div><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">ACA HOSTS 3rd ANNUAL “EXPRESSIONS: ART AND VERSE” </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">EXHIBIT DATES: <span dir="ltr">February 15 - March 18, 2023</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Addison Center for the Arts</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span dir="ltr">213 N. Lombard Rd.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span dir="ltr">Addison, IL 60101</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span dir="ltr">630-458-4500</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gallery Hours: WED - SAT, 1 to 4 PM.</span></p><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Tania Blanco </span></b> 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.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> has a few new classes and workshops in person:</div><div><div class="gmail_default"><b>March 27th-May 5th </b>Inner Compass - Spring Class Starts at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://view.publitas.com/darien-park-district/program-guide-winter-2023/page/46&source=gmail&ust=1677755840768000&usg=AOvVaw3AEslKK127jVBcw5hPtovH" href="https://view.publitas.com/darien-park-district/program-guide-winter-2023/page/46" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Darien Park District</a><br /><b>March 28th </b>1-Day Workshop - Create your own Journal-<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://view.publitas.com/darien-park-district/program-guide-winter-2023/page/46&source=gmail&ust=1677755840768000&usg=AOvVaw3AEslKK127jVBcw5hPtovH" href="https://view.publitas.com/darien-park-district/program-guide-winter-2023/page/46" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Darien Park District</a></div><div class="gmail_default"><b>Online class </b>Get Ready for you Garden and Patio Areas with <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/p/creative-prayer-flags&source=gmail&ust=1677755840768000&usg=AOvVaw2kODEiJJz_B0bvggr7XnqV" href="https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/p/creative-prayer-flags" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Creative Prayer Flags</a><br />And there is always something new Online at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1677755840768000&usg=AOvVaw3YGQYx3HD6BqbrG8kUPKXU" href="https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lonecrow Studio</a></div></div></div><div class="gmail_default"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">CALL FOR ART</span></b><br /></div><b>Common Threads: Art & Fiber, McCord Gallery and Culture Center </b></div><div>See attachment.</div></div><div><br /></div><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>WORLD COLLAGE DAY - </b></span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MAY 13, 2023.</span></b> <div><b>Let's all try to do a collage or two.</b><br />Our Organization: MCS is 20 years old this year. Does anyone have any ideas for how we could celebrate?<br /><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-71365178287001825032023-02-01T06:50:00.006-06:002023-02-01T06:55:37.022-06:00February 2023 Meeting and agenda <p> <span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hi MCS Members,</span></p><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Some things don't change, time keeps flying by. It's hard to believe it's almost February. Our meeting on February 5th is a Work Day from 9:00 to 2:30pm. So bring whatever project you want to begin, continue or complete. The choice is yours. Remember to bring lunch and the chance to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists. Looking for inspiration? We will be exhibiting at the Downers Grove Library in the Spring and will need artwork for that event.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">The Midwest Collage Society is a venue that promotes opportunities for sharing, encouraging and empowering each other to develop our creative abilities. Thank you all for your participation in our meetings and exhibits. A special Thank You to members of the MCS Board for the time and effort they put forth to keep us a viable organization.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div id="m_1892307928760928096m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President</span></div><div id="m_1892307928760928096m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div id="m_1892307928760928096m_947935621940194342m_-5459236523117416833m_-8825672422967296819m_-3861497063951389638m_5050888490720242403m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div></div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">February 5th</span></b> <b>Workday, 9am - 2:30</b><br /></div><div><div dir="ltr">Bring whatever you want to work on and have the opportunity to visit with other members.</div><div dir="ltr"><b>Mary Warner will be making Cards with Iris Folding</b>. She has plenty of materials if you care to learn how it’s done or to make a couple of your own. Bring scotch tape and scissors.</div><div dir="ltr">Note, however, that she might not arrive until 10!</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">March 5th</span></b> <b>Make Boho Beads with Chris Jacobson </b></div><div>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.<span style="text-align: center;"></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_4519.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="225" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1756632789066708078&th=1860d036f11ff46e&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ8hQjhtiniyDRUcCY-avftrpNtgpNDpjWWaxpML92l8UwJNLSPDgqn0JSSdu_Kcc_H3rf79O54DBcgtndE86QzE3XrUDdP6dMNE06RdE7fDsvL4YNbHettG3K8&disp=emb&realattid=ii_ldlnllte0" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="168" /></div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red;">Need for a new Education Chairperson in April</span></b> to set up programs for 6 meetings in May, June, October, November, and March and April of 2024.</div><div dir="ltr">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. </div><div dir="ltr">Contact Nancy Castner if you can step up to the job!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div><span face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBITS</b></span> </span></div><div><b style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Enigma</i></span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="font-size: large;">Downers Grove Library</b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>April 4 to May 1 </b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Prospectus due Saturday, March 25</span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red;">Drop off</span><span style="color: black;"> - Saturday, April 1</span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red;">Pick up</span><span style="color: black;"> - Saturday, May 6</span></b></div><div><p style="line-height: 21.6px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> 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.<br />Your entry form needs to be filled out and emailed to <a href="mailto:Achristy0901@gmail.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Achristy0901@gmail.com</a> no later than March 25 the sooner the better<span style="font-size: 18px;">. </span></p><p style="line-height: 21.6px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></p></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: red; font-size: large;">Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b><br /></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">October 2023</span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2023 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Save the date for the 2023 Fall Creative Retreat. </b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> </div><div dir="ltr">Information and registration forms will be available in April.</div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> </div><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Kathy Schonauer </span></b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">illustrated a book for Inner Peace Press and it came out last month. Written by her twin daughters, </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; text-decoration-line: underline;">Harmony Meets the World,</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"> is the first book in a series of 12 chapter books for kids. If you have time, please check it out at: </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.harmonymeetstheworld.com/&source=gmail&ust=1675341977586000&usg=AOvVaw250lf8H2r4WOHo45hrLcc5" href="http://www.harmonymeetstheworld.com/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;" target="_blank">www.harmonymeetstheworld.com</a></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: red;">Tania Blanco, Andrea Fox,Beth Gollan</span></b> and <b><span style="color: red;">Nancy Staszak </span></b>are exhibiting works at The Addison Center for the Arts. Members of the Illinois State Poetry Society have been invited to write poetry based on works in the show. The public is invited to attend the free art reception and poetry program. <i>See attachment.</i></div><div><b>Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 1 to 4 pm.</b></div><div><b>Addison Center for the Arts</b>, 213 N. Lombard Rd., Addison, IL 60101 630-458-4500<br />Gallery Hours: WED - SAT, 1 to 4 PM.</div><div><br /><div><div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> is exhibiting two of her Collages at the Naperville Heritage Society.<br />You are invited to a reception celebrating <i><b>Inspiring Curiosity</b></i> – an exhibit in collaboration with the Naperville Art League. This exhibition features the works of art by League members inspired by the theme of curiosity. </div><b>Tuesday, January 31, 2023<br /></b>Exhibit tours & refreshments: 5:00-7:00 pm. Remarks: 5:45 pm<br />Naper Settlement – Pre-Emption House<br />523 S. Webster Street<br />Naperville, IL 60540<br />Please RSVP by January 24 to: <a href="mailto:nsrsvp@naperville.il.us" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">nsrsvp@naperville.il.us</a> or 630-305-3535<br />Artwork will be on exhibit until April 7th.<div><br /></div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura's</span> Classes and Workshops <br /></b> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ippl.libcal.com/event/9432362&source=gmail&ust=1675341977586000&usg=AOvVaw0O1WS665GUkG-N0RBcCiKI" href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/9432362" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Paper Treasures at Indian Prairie Public Library</a> Register with the Library<br /><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://view.publitas.com/darien-park-district/program-guide-winter-2023/page/46&source=gmail&ust=1675341977586000&usg=AOvVaw15pqd6M_6UOl_zmDLx_EqV" href="https://view.publitas.com/darien-park-district/program-guide-winter-2023/page/46" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Color Design Printing and Collage</a> Register with DPD<br />Online Classes in Collage, Book Arts and More head on over to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1675341977586000&usg=AOvVaw3Q_d1reUisWhg-4mXXSWAr" href="https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lonecrow Studio</a> Register online.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://kolajinstitute.org/worldcollageday/">World Collage Day 2023 </a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-52092905608695426262022-12-29T06:31:00.003-06:002022-12-29T06:31:32.795-06:00January 2023 No Meeting, See what follows <p> <span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hi MCS Members,</span></p><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hope you are all staying warm and well and enjoying the Holiday Season. Lucky Midwesterners that we are, we go from below zero temperatures for Christmas to 40/50degrees a week later for New Year's. Lucky us!! I write a list of intentions for the coming year and number one this year is to do more art. I do not know why I procrastinate, because on days I'm creating, I'm just so much happier. Do you experience that too? Let us all be prolific with our creativity all year long. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">A big thank you to Nancy Swingle for arranging our successful Holiday Party on December 4th at the Patio. A fun time was had by all.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">MCS does not meet in January so don't show up at the Darien Police Department.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">On February 5th we will have a Work Day from 9am-2:30pm. Bring any project you choose to work on and enjoy the camaraderie of MCS members. A day to create! Something to look forward to.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Now get out there and create...it keeps us healthy in mind and spirit.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div></div><div id="m_-627511383657850992m_2541916477094111108m_-8068046903728994368m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div></div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">January - NO MEETING</span></b></div><div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">February 5th</span></b> <b>Workday, 9am - 2:30</b><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">March 5th</span></b> <b>Make Boho Beads with Chris Jacobson </b></div></div><div>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.<b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_4519.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="238" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1753501145794836306&th=1855b0006c577752&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ_dnnxnXnr_dUigH-gQTaY4cSgTt7Cqc3VGNbvSXyWI9fxT_7iIFcvmuQV1EtOykRCDsPslkoRFJJoDBi3jIKjnnRkGy2tsukoFe0yZKsonmL7sIJjMu1LsYZk&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lc89mr3s0" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="178" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBITS</b></span> </span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: red; font-size: large;">Downers Grove Library</b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>April 2023 </b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Theme - Enigma</b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: red; font-size: large;">Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b><br /></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">October 2023</span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Save the date for the 2023 Fall Creative Retreat. It will be Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> </div><div dir="ltr">Information and registration forms will be available in April.</div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> </div><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Andrea Fox</span></b> and <b style="color: red;">Margi Hafer </b>are participating in the <b>Crete Creative Gallery- 6th Annual Community Showcase. </b>Come see the incredible work of over 30 local artists showing over 70 works of art in a variety of mediums and styles. Exhibit is open through January 20, 2023. 1304 Main Street, Crete, IL. Visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cretecreative.org/&source=gmail&ust=1672402369153000&usg=AOvVaw1DIW7L-CJcqmlA0nXJjPTo" href="http://cretecreative.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">cretecreative.org</a> for more information.</div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> will be teaching <b>one day workshops </b>and a new series of classes called <b>Inner Compass Circles </b>at Darien Park District starting the first of the New Year. Darien Park District brochure. </div><div><br /></div><div><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ippl.libcal.com/event/9188413&source=gmail&ust=1672402369153000&usg=AOvVaw0PejSI3TkXfcNHmkPvwr-T" href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/9188413" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">National Vision Board Day, Jan. 14th,</a> there will be an all-day workshop at Indian Prairie Public Library and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ippl.info/&source=gmail&ust=1672402369153000&usg=AOvVaw2vkms4IZ6DeiSx0mMooceK" href="http://www.ippl.info/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Paper Treasures One Day Workshop</a> at Indian Prairie Public Library for cardholders. </div><div><br /></div><div> <b>Check out the Workshop List Here </b>- <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948%23&source=gmail&ust=1672402369153000&usg=AOvVaw1EaMCHZLd1MG0ftPyzcArY" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948#" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.lauralein-<wbr></wbr>svencner.com/workshops</a></div><div> And Classes Here <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948%23&source=gmail&ust=1672402369153000&usg=AOvVaw1EaMCHZLd1MG0ftPyzcArY" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948#" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.lauralein-<wbr></wbr>svencner.com/classes</a><br />Online Classes available Here <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948%23&source=gmail&ust=1672402369153000&usg=AOvVaw1EaMCHZLd1MG0ftPyzcArY" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948#" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.<wbr></wbr>lonecrowstudio.com/</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>CALL FOR ART</b></span></div>An in-person exhibit is to be held at the TLD Design Center & Gallery in Westmont, IL. The theme is "Beneath the Surface" and is scheduled to open March 1, 2023. Deadline to submit digital entries is January 15, 2023. The prospectus and digital entry application may be accessed at our secure website: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.tlddesigns.com/Beneath.The.Surface.Art.Show.Perspective.htm&source=gmail&ust=1672402369153000&usg=AOvVaw1OwEpFlrriKRjtk4v70_QG" href="http://www.tlddesigns.com/Beneath.The.Surface.Art.Show.Perspective.htm" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.tlddesigns.com/<wbr></wbr>Beneath.The.Surface.Art.Show.<wbr></wbr>Perspective.htm</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-23483655031195735732022-12-06T05:39:00.001-06:002022-12-06T05:39:05.972-06:00December's Meeting and Information<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Hope you all are well and enjoyed a tasty Thanksgiving with family/friends. The trees are bare as we begin to enter the Winter season. A great opportunity to make art and let your creative juices flow. Just do it!</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div id="m_-2615198296191123464m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">At our last meeting, Nancy Swingle shared her expertise on using napkin applique in the creative process for many different applications. So many surfaces, so little time. Thanks Nancy</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Remember art pick up at the Batavia Library is on Wednesday, November 30th between 10 am and 12 noon. Thanks to Chris Jacobson and Adrienne Austin for arranging the wonderful show. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Since everyone enjoyed our Holiday Party last year at the Patio where you can order your own meal choice, we are going to have a repeat of this success. Our Holiday meeting on December 4th, 12 noon to 2:30pm will be held at the Patio Restaurant, 7440 S Kingery Highway (Rt.83) in Darien. A separate invitation was sent to all members which included details for the grab bag. Many thanks to Nancy Swingle for making all the arrangements. Hope to see you there.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Remember there is no meeting in January.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img alt="🎅" aria-label="🎅" class="an1" data-emoji="🎅" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/15.0/1f385/72.png" style="height: 1.2em; vertical-align: middle; width: 1.2em;" /></span><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Wishing you all a very Healthy, Merry Holiday Season.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President</div></div><div id="m_-2615198296191123464m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div id="m_-2615198296191123464m_1329689245223508166m_3900994757943343779m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">MCS Holiday Party</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;"><b>Sunday, December 4th</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">12 noon to 2:30pm</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>The Patio restaurant</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;"><b>7440 S. Kingery Highway (Rte 83), Darien</b></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Nancy Swingle has reserved a space for our group.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Everyone may order their own food at the counter which worked well last year. </b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Please let Nancy know as soon as you can if you are attending,</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>because she would like to make name tags for everyone.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Please RSVP to <a href="mailto:nancyswingle@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">nancyswingle@yahoo.com</a> or text her at 708-635-1122.</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: medium;"><b>Also, we will be having our Holiday Grab Bag! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>If you wish to join in the fun, please bring a handmade gift or purchased art supply</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>with a value of around ten dollars.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">- Message from Nancy -</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b> Going through my decorations for my tree, I find I am purging quite a few ornaments, which I think maybe we all are. So please do NOT bring an ornament for the Grab Bag</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>but some other wonderful creation!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;">Can’t wait to celebrate with you!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;">Nancy</span></b></div></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: times new roman, serif; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">January - NO MEETING</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">February 5th</span></b> <b>Workday, 9am - 2:30</b><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">March 5th</span></b> <b>Make Boho Beads with Chris Jacobson </b></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBITS</b></span> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Gathering</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">at </span></b><b style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">Batavia Public Library </span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ending tomorrow - November 30, 2022</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;">10 South Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510</span> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">Pick up Wednesday, November 30th, 10:00 to 12:00</span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>View Tania's interview about the exhibit:</b></span><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Facebook: @BataviaPublicLibrary</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instagram: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">@<wbr></wbr>bataviapubliclibrary</span><br style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tik Tok: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">@bataviapubliclibrary</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>October 2023</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr">We had 23 people attend this year's retreat. It got a little chilly at night, but we all enjoyed great meals, walking the beautiful campgrounds and seeing amazing sunsets. We were all glad that we took some time and treated ourselves to five days of creating art, learning from each other, being with long-time friends and meeting new art friends. <br /><b>Save the date for the 2023 Fall Creative Retreat. It will be Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> The weather will be a little warmer than this year. Information and registration forms will be available in April.</div></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_20221006_183758.JPG" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="212" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1750865106643557058&th=184c5289bb1d9ac2&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ--uf30ecyXg8zDVj6Fyaj-QlckNVs8bsiBAKjqHFN2oQfT42R9jae-be80V-uKLHG40FQOT8gu0Ou_s12w3-vVf8FxJsr8FX2MN6uLNFzN1sfKKUcfMvT_AwM&disp=emb&realattid=ii_lb2fke9a1" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="371" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>We even had an opportunity to learn to play Rummikub!</i></div><div dir="ltr"></div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Joan Lucht, Chris Jacobson, Mary Warner and Adrienne Austin </span></b>sold 30 ornaments and <b><span style="color: red;">Chris </span></b>sold 2 pairs of maple seed earrings at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, <b>Fine Arts & Craft Festival </b>earning <b>$173.50</b> for the Loaves & Fishes food pantry.<br /></div><div><br /><div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Andrea Fox</span></b> is participating in the <b>Crete Creative Gallery- 6th Annual Community Showcase</b><br />Come see the incredible work of over 30 local artists showing over 70 works of art in a variety of mediums and styles. Exhibit is open November 25 through January 20, 2023. 1304 Main Street, Crete, IL. Visit <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://cretecreative.org&source=gmail&ust=1670413058997000&usg=AOvVaw1TL47yKmpOwlfky7YTPpLo" href="http://cretecreative.org/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">cretecreative.org</a> for more information.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: red;">Andrea Fox</span></b> and <b><span style="color: red;">Margi Hafer </span></b>have holiday themed artworks at<br />Frankfort Arts Association at Studio C:<br /><b>WINTER SPARKLE</b><br />NOVEMBER 17, 2022 - JANUARY 8, 2023<br />14 Hickory Street Unit 14B<br />Frankfort, IL 60423<br />(NW corner of Nebraska and Hickory)<b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> will be teaching <b>one day workshops </b>and a new series of classes called <b>Inner Compass Circles </b>at Darien Park District starting the first of the New Year. Watch for the details Dec 1st. Darien Park District brochure. </div><div><br /></div><div> Come January 2023 <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ippl.libcal.com/event/9188413&source=gmail&ust=1670413058997000&usg=AOvVaw0Lr3B1m5MZ5Y5TM_SWH-2D" href="https://ippl.libcal.com/event/9188413" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">National Vision Board Day, Jan. 14th, </a>there will be an all-day workshop at Indian Prairie Public Library and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ippl.info/&source=gmail&ust=1670413058997000&usg=AOvVaw0dYts5jFLsQXasCOc54roF" href="http://www.ippl.info/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Paper Treasures One Day Workshop</a> at Indian Prairie Public Library for cardholders. Don't want to miss that. </div><div><br /></div><div> <b>Check out the Workshop List Here </b>- <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948%23&source=gmail&ust=1670413058997000&usg=AOvVaw0EkZ6LSFV6jJ4-ATSBa3S2" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948#" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.lauralein-<wbr></wbr>svencner.com/workshops</a></div><div> And Classes Here <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948%23&source=gmail&ust=1670413058997000&usg=AOvVaw0EkZ6LSFV6jJ4-ATSBa3S2" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948#" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.lauralein-<wbr></wbr>svencner.com/classes</a><br />Online Classes available Here <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948%23&source=gmail&ust=1670413058997000&usg=AOvVaw0EkZ6LSFV6jJ4-ATSBa3S2" href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2117410524127956219/1975193749881243948#" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.<wbr></wbr>lonecrowstudio.com/</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>CALL FOR ART</b></span></div>An in-person exhibit is to be held at the TLD Design Center & Gallery in Westmont, IL. The theme is "Beneath the Surface" and is scheduled to open March 1, 2023. Deadline to submit digital entries is January 15, 2023. The prospectus and digital entry application may be accessed at our secure website: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.tlddesigns.com/Beneath.The.Surface.Art.Show.Perspective.htm&source=gmail&ust=1670413058997000&usg=AOvVaw1ypem8qBTpXPhlxW7ADTNp" href="http://www.tlddesigns.com/Beneath.The.Surface.Art.Show.Perspective.htm" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.tlddesigns.com/<wbr></wbr>Beneath.The.Surface.Art.Show.<wbr></wbr>Perspective.htm</a></div></div></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPjpfMl5EWRv7MsqjVtRoaKvJxZc030AOj7FIVJXS4RIz1xMJFuig-IWp4kEA9O3j_5W5Kl6tdO-zM3u6_lbZ3ynV6eB2qMuB4Ani0NST3NgmN-0C52wo40y3Pif4t6FzwEafJ_y0-zpcJ0cEUQzjbqrcmyUD-7AQ08Etzy3WTUQZgpINT3nFJJlrXnw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="481" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjPjpfMl5EWRv7MsqjVtRoaKvJxZc030AOj7FIVJXS4RIz1xMJFuig-IWp4kEA9O3j_5W5Kl6tdO-zM3u6_lbZ3ynV6eB2qMuB4Ani0NST3NgmN-0C52wo40y3Pif4t6FzwEafJ_y0-zpcJ0cEUQzjbqrcmyUD-7AQ08Etzy3WTUQZgpINT3nFJJlrXnw" width="192" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-19751937498812439482022-11-02T09:39:00.000-05:002022-11-02T09:39:32.615-05:00November Newsletter 2023<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Dear MCS Members,</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div id="m_-1621154942850160277m_-5038008236871765552m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">What an amazing Fall we have been enjoying. The colors and weather have been absolutely glorious. Hope you were able to get outside to savor it all.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">The Creativity Retreat was delightful. It was so nice to have time for uninterrupted art making, lovely walks, an enjoyable trip to the theater, fantastic demos, camaraderie, and of course all of our meals prepared for us. Many thanks to Marge Boyd for the Eco-print workshop and Joan Lucht for the Leather Journal workshop. Thank you to Margi Hafer for once again taking on the chair of our Retreat Committee. Margi works all year round to set this up for our group. Hip Hip Hooray for Margi.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hopefully we will all be together again at the MCS meeting on November 6th. Nancy Swingle will be sharing many different ways to use napkins in our projects.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Congratulations to the winners of the Crete Creative Gallery Exhibit and many thanks to our Co-Chairs, Adrienne Austin and Chris Jacobson for all of their efforts regarding this show. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Thanks to Chris Jacobson for organizing and to everyone who participated in our fundraiser at Lucky Penny.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><div class="gmail_default">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default">Nancy Castner</div><div class="gmail_default">President</div></div></div><div id="m_-1621154942850160277m_-5038008236871765552m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div id="m_-1621154942850160277m_-5038008236871765552m_4443388664064944243m_-8335057511841413689m_-2899606536161153457m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span> </div></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>November 6</b></span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b> noon-2:30pm</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Napkin Appliqué with Nancy Swingle </b></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nancy will bring a ton of napkins and multiple types of surfaces for us to decoupage.</span></p><div><b><span style="color: red;">BRING </span></b>matte medium, brushes and water container (a fan brush works great if you have one), scissors, masking tape, and your own surface(s) if you’d like. The surfaces you bring should be white or light colored. A few ideas are Gesso on boards, books, canvases or rocks.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b>December 4</b> </span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><b>noon-2:30pm Holiday Party</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBITS</b></span> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Gathering</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">at </span></b><b style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">Batavia Public Library </span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;">10 South Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">12 MCS participants have 27 works in this show. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Pick up</b></span><span style="color: black;"> Wednesday, November 30th, 10:00 to 12:00</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Art Auction at the Lucky Penny Restaurant</b></span><br /><b><span style="color: red;">raised $410.00 for The Loaves and Fishes.</span></b><br />Nancy Castner sold 2 @$35 = $70<br />Sold 1 @50 = $50<br />Margi Hafer sold 1 @$35 =$35<br />Chris Jacobson sold 1 @$40 =$40<br />sold 2 @50 =$100<br />Mary Warner sold 1 @$80 =$80<br />Joan Lucht sold 1 @$35 =$35<br />Total Sales = $ 410.00<br />There were 2 pieces that were bid on but not picked up which would have given us another $75. The response to the auction this year was disappointing both for the number of pieces donated by members and on the resulting donations. The sales this year were hampered due to the fact that The Lucky Penny cut their hours from 7-8pm to 7-3pm just 1 week after we hung the show.<br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>October 2023</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> </div></div><div dir="ltr">We had 23 people attend this year's retreat. It got a little chilly at night, but we all enjoyed great meals, walking the beautiful campgrounds and seeing amazing sunsets. We were all glad that we took some time and treated ourselves to five days of creating art, learning from each other, being with long-time friends and meeting new art friends. <br /><b>Save the date for the 2023 Fall Creative Retreat. It will be Wednesday, September 27 through Sunday, October 1, 2023.</b> The weather will be a little warmer than this year. Information and registration forms will be available in April.<br />NOTE: Long time MCS member and Retreat participant, Dee De Schneider, had a fall at camp and broke bones in both of her wrists. Thank you to all of the Retreat participants who helped Dee De get the help she needed at the local hospital, and also those who helped her covalence at camp and drive her and her car back to Illinois. Since returning home to Wisconsin, Dee De has had surgery on both wrists and is recouping at home with the help of her son.<br />Here is her address if you would like to send her a card: Dee<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></span>De Schneider, 505 Lawson School Road ( #5 ) Delavan, WI 53115<br /></div></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_5731.JPG" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="141" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1748390809983644422&th=1843882da5a1f306&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9C3saQJSkVnz7VdD7yVygViSliTlRhofc4Z2UiAWYNZEOI65GN9HETgxRKnoRQRi9ARfPZ_2VK6AwsbXu3Q-ve8vNR_QvkvCLQsq6hWZ1qU9KnwmBDeUaS_-c&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l9zn1wob0" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="188" /> <img alt="IMG_1787 2.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="141" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1748390809983644422&th=1843882da5a1f306&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9_LDnmAvYgAupZaok9myJBdjRCgLWy308XToSDdEPtZ3wujHbwvsOaZMSqcQNPKcAHBRFfGVXaPr8Ewu9POkgbFR8FeTuETdi0PvvvHRZz0tZ8nrDfGKqAG8I&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l9zn2jhu1" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="188" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><span style="color: red;"><b>Mary Warner</b></span> will be exhibiting in the <b>Fine Arts & Craft Festival </b>at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Naperville on Saturday, November 12, 11:00 - 6:00 pm, and Sunday 11/13, 9:00 - 1:00 pm.</div><div><br /><b><span style="color: red;">Joan Lucht, Chris Jacobson, Mary Warner, Adrienne Austin and Nancy Castner </span></b>created ornaments and <b><span style="color: red;">Chris </span></b>made maple seed earrings to sell at St. Thomas The Apostle Church, <b>Fine Arts & Craft Festival.</b> All proceeds will benefit Loaves & Fishes. Time same as above.</div><div><br /><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> will be teaching <b>one day workshops </b>and a new series of classes called <b>Inner Compass Circles </b>at Darien Park District starting the first of the New Year. Watch for the details. Come January on National Vision Board Day, Jan. 14th, there will be an all-day workshop at Indian Prairie Public Library for cardholders. Don't want to miss that. <b>Check out the Workshop List Here </b>- <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lauralein-svencner.com/workshops&source=gmail&ust=1667483019141000&usg=AOvVaw2FutOFMO_W0GuKxmCJCChX" href="https://www.lauralein-svencner.com/workshops" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.lauralein-<wbr></wbr>svencner.com/workshops</a></div><div> And Classes Here <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lauralein-svencner.com/classes&source=gmail&ust=1667483019141000&usg=AOvVaw0Lqra56Np8sXKLSZQT4xqW" href="https://www.lauralein-svencner.com/classes" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.lauralein-<wbr></wbr>svencner.com/classes</a><br />Online Classes available Here <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1667483019141000&usg=AOvVaw3ZrBXjvTaiDLHYg-Tvn_-Z" href="https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.<wbr></wbr>lonecrowstudio.com/</a></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>CALL FOR ART</b></span></div>An in-person exhibit is to be held at the TLD Design Center & Gallery in Westmont, IL. The theme is "Beneath the Surface" and is scheduled to open March 1, 2023. Deadline to submit digital entries is January 15, 2023. The prospectus and digital entry application may be accessed at our secure website: <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.tlddesigns.com/Beneath.The.Surface.Art.Show.Perspective.htm&source=gmail&ust=1667483019141000&usg=AOvVaw3oU3bV58UGqiFx_czSlzQI" href="http://www.tlddesigns.com/Beneath.The.Surface.Art.Show.Perspective.htm" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://www.tlddesigns.com/<wbr></wbr>Beneath.The.Surface.Art.Show.<wbr></wbr>Perspective.htm</a></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-90755215117975627232022-09-28T08:27:00.002-05:002022-09-28T08:27:15.810-05:00October and MCS Retreat <p> <span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Dear MCS Members,</span></p><div dir="ltr"><div id="m_3166003050120196755m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Fall is officially here and the weather is letting us know it! Actually had to wear a jacket on my morning walks lately. I think that's a good thing. Hope you are all doing well and enjoying the crisp weather. Leaves are beginning to change and soon we will have a feast for the eyes.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Mary Warner led a very informative discussion on the Whys and Hows we strive to be creative people at our September meeting. She provided thought provoking handouts and some that answered many questions regarding making and critiquing art. We left with many tips to help us with future projects. Thank you Mary for your professional thought provoking program.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Remember, there will be no meeting in October due to the Fall 2022 Creativity Retreat. For those planning to attend, better start packing your materials ASAP as it always takes longer than expected. I am so looking forward to sharing five delightful days with friends, old and new, and of course enjoying the beautiful views of Lake Waubee.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">The Crete Creative Gallery Exhibit is delightful. Try to get there to see all the beautiful artwork displayed in the lovely former home now converted to an amazing gallery. The exhibit continues through October 15th.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">If you haven't stopped by the Lucky Penny Diner, please do so. This is our annual fundraiser so you might just see a piece of art you may want to pick up for yourself or as a gift for the holidays.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div></div><div id="m_3166003050120196755m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span></div><div id="m_3166003050120196755m_-3032250976193113462m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">October No Meeting Retreat October 5-9</span></b><br /></div></div><div dir="ltr"><div><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>November 6</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> noon-2:30pm </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Napkin Appliqué with Nancy Swingle</b></p><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>December 4</b> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> noon-2:30pm Holiday Party</span></div></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBITS</b></span> </span></div><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Imagination Run Wild</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">at </span></b><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red;">Crete Creative Gallery thru October 15</span></b></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Thanks to Margi Hafer for telling us about the Crete Creative Gallery and School. The Exhibit is fabulous! The reception was well attended and the following artists received recognition. </span><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein Svencner</span><span style="color: black;"> - First Place</span></b></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;">Chris Jacobson</span><span style="color: black;"> - Second</span></b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;">Carol Weber</span><span style="color: black;"> - Third</span></b> </div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;">Nancy Castner</span></b> - <b>Honorable Mention</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;">Marge Boyd</span></b> - <b>Honorable Mention</b><b><br /></b></div></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><div style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Pick up October 15, 2022 </span></b><b style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">(10am to 2pm)</span></b></div><div>Crete Creative Gallery & School is located at 1304 Main Street, Crete, Illinois 60417.</div><div><br /></div></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Gathering</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">at </span></b><b style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">Batavia Public Library </span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022</b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: red;">10 South Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510</span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;">Prospectus</span><span style="color: black;"> (attached)</span><span style="color: black; font-size: medium;"> due October 14 </span><span style="color: black;">to give Chris time to compile information and make labels</span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><span style="color: red;">Drop off</span></b><span style="color: black;"> Tuesday, November 1st, 10:00 to 12:00.</span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Pick up</b></span> Wednesday, November 30th, 10:00 to 12:00</div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>Batavia Library Waiver (attached) will be required to accompany your art.</b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: red; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lucky Penny Diner</span></b><b style="color: red; font-size: small; text-align: center;"> MCS second annual silent auction</b></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">September 1 now thru October 16</span></b></span></div><b>1224 W Ogden Ave Ste G, Naperville, IL 60563</b></div><div><b>Open 7 days a week from 7am to 3pm<br /></b><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bidding has ended, but art will remain on display until October 16 with bidding open to art that had no bids by our original deadline.</span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>October 2023</b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> <br /><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">October 5-9, 2022 at Camp Alexander Mack</span></b></div><div dir="ltr">We have 23 people registered for the retreat. Photos will be posted in the November MCS Newsletter.<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div></div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Carol Weber</span></b><span style="color: black;"> has </span>a solo show, <b><i><span style="color: red;">Works by Carol Weber</span></i></b>, at the Downers Grove Library October 1 - 30. There is a Meet the Artist <b>reception </b>on October 16th from 2-4pm. Everyone is welcome.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Margi Hafer</span></b> is exhibiting 10 of her watercolors in the invitational <b><span style="color: red;">Water Works</span></b> exhibit at Tall Grass Arts Center in Park Forest, IL. The show opens with a <b>reception </b>on October 1, from 1-3 pm. The show closes on November 5.</div><div><br /><b><span style="color: red;">Andrea Fox </span></b><span style="color: red;">and</span> <b><span style="color: red;">Margi Hafer</span></b> have pieces accepted into the Gallery Seven juried <b>Iliart Exhibit</b> in Lockport, IL. </div><div><b>Reception </b>is on Saturday, October 15, from 1-3pm.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein-Svencner</span></b> has a wonderful online studio for all to learn about collage from very basic to the integration of mixed media. Take a look - new online classes pop up all the time. Laura has a <b><span style="color: red;">sale</span></b> running till October 22nd.<span style="color: red;"> <b>Creating a Palette for Collage</b></span><br />You just need the Code Word-NEWCOLLAGEPAPERS, and you will receive <b><span style="color: red;">22 % off</span></b><br />Check it out at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1664457895419000&usg=AOvVaw3LgPBfeshnRSdhx_9_KQxd" href="https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lonecrow Studio</a></div><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div></div></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-27756478855325416812022-09-03T17:52:00.002-05:002022-09-03T17:52:10.921-05:00MCS Next Exhibit Checkout the Details <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDHjI38A1w4euZP17gDBPSRYqVaoalNJRJroyy8xnigC8Dy9-OnxF09BaURh0-5Yumri_5ngSvlKfwD34gkFIQQ7NLIsSsRgDtyjLXVHgwBdWZSE4CGJPAMw7uTFQPDC-wnHTBttDbQO9ErAZw5UkRDz1qI-tRt1uJ2y8KuIFMal107X93ldCukJrXg/s3670/Imgaination%20run%20wild%20front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2347" data-original-width="3670" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDHjI38A1w4euZP17gDBPSRYqVaoalNJRJroyy8xnigC8Dy9-OnxF09BaURh0-5Yumri_5ngSvlKfwD34gkFIQQ7NLIsSsRgDtyjLXVHgwBdWZSE4CGJPAMw7uTFQPDC-wnHTBttDbQO9ErAZw5UkRDz1qI-tRt1uJ2y8KuIFMal107X93ldCukJrXg/w400-h256/Imgaination%20run%20wild%20front.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQgh9_kl2ASSE0SvddpyhtRbnv1A85tupkpM9dWNZdKu0U2pKGeyvik2rQnENsZUF6pJG1246Rt-AuTk9iGnK2YchT2R8RsbKe2KS7SxDcUDGHpbvrnj_qeyr5JDoXYEerceTIs6xFO21aTN5StlZ-boWLCPNpPqbfbGW7VPE9lIR_Q4_8SZ7xZmEEQ/s3555/Imgaination%20Run%20wild%20back%20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2255" data-original-width="3555" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQgh9_kl2ASSE0SvddpyhtRbnv1A85tupkpM9dWNZdKu0U2pKGeyvik2rQnENsZUF6pJG1246Rt-AuTk9iGnK2YchT2R8RsbKe2KS7SxDcUDGHpbvrnj_qeyr5JDoXYEerceTIs6xFO21aTN5StlZ-boWLCPNpPqbfbGW7VPE9lIR_Q4_8SZ7xZmEEQ/w400-h254/Imgaination%20Run%20wild%20back%20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Check out the site at </span><a href="https://www.cretecreative.org"><span style="font-size: large;">Crete Creative </span></a></div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.cretecreative.org"><br /></a></div><p></p>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-69606789184557120452022-08-29T09:47:00.001-05:002022-08-29T09:47:13.932-05:00September MCS Meeting and More <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman", serif;">Dear MCS Members,</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div id="m_4015684011196415658gmail-m_1790963734234231876m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif;"><br /></span><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif;">Summer has flown by so quickly this year. Hope you are well and have been able to let your creativity flow. <br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif;">Remember, due to labor day, we will be meeting at noon on September 11th. Please bring one of your art pieces and join other members for a constructive critiquing session. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your abilities as an artist. Sometimes we need to hear other's perspectives of our work to help us understand what is working and what we can improve upon. See you soon.</span><br /></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif;">Take care, </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif;">Nancy Castner </span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: times new roman, serif;">President</span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-size: small;"><br /></div></div></div><div id="m_4015684011196415658gmail-m_1790963734234231876m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span></div><div id="m_4015684011196415658gmail-m_1790963734234231876m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">September</span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">11</span></span></b><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><b><span style="color: red;">noon-2:30pm (</span></b></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">a week later than usual because of Labor Day!)</span></b><br /></div><div id="m_4015684011196415658gmail-m_1790963734234231876m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This meeting will be a <u>constructive discussion and mind-searching of the why and how we strive to be creative people.</u> I’ll be providing some questions we perhaps have asked ourselves and we’ll also talk about how we ourselves critique our own collages.</div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If possible, bring along one of your pieces that you could use to discuss your own “whys” and “hows”. Hope to see you there!</div></div><div id="m_4015684011196415658gmail-m_1790963734234231876m_-8585319106543076933gmail-m_-2615307474111205804gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">October No Meeting Retreat October 5-9</span></b></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>November 6</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> noon-2:30pm Making of a small beaded gift book</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>December 4</b> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> noon-2:30pm Holiday Party</span></div></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBITS 2022</b></span> </span></div><div><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Imagination Run Wild</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">at </span></b><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red;">Crete Creative Gallery</span></b> </div><div><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>September 8, 2022 through October 15, 2022</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Crete Creative Gallery & School is located at 1304 Main Street, Crete, Illinois 60417. A total of five ribbons will be awarded:1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 2 honorable mentions. The <span style="color: red;"><b>reception</b></span><span style="color: black;"> is scheduled for Saturday, September 10. Gallery hours 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Artist's statements and business cards can be submitted along with the art and the attached </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crete Creative Exhibition Agreement must be completed and be included with the art. </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><span style="color: red;">Drop Off:</span> September 3rd (10am to 2pm) <span style="color: red;">Don't forget to bring the gallery agreement.</span><br />Hanging: September 4th<br />Opening Day: September 8th<br /><span style="color: red;">Opening Reception:</span> September 10th (10am to 2pm)<br />Closing: October 15th<br /><span style="color: red;">Pick up:</span> October 15th (10am to 2pm)</b><span style="color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">September 10</span><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;">October 1, 15</div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px;"><b style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lucky Penny Diner</span></b><b style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"> MCS second annual silent auction</b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">September 1-30</span></b></span></div><b>1224 W Ogden Ave Ste G, Naperville, IL 60563</b></div><div><b>Open 7 days a week from 7am to 2:30pm<br /></b><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are very few donations for this fundraiser that everyone <wbr></wbr>voted to do. Please contact Chris Jacobsen </span><a href="mailto:achristy0901@gmail.com" style="color: #2962ff; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span dir="ltr">achristy0901@gmail.<wbr></wbr>com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or Adrienne Austin </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:Rbrbtrfly@aol.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Rbrbtrfly@aol.com</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to arrange for a time to bring your art. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Clipping from the Daily Herald</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_1819_3.JPG" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="367" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1742506012069567065&th=182e9ffc5c639a59&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ_hzMxycFFs_Tuo_l6gd4WwzKjyd3PnwEYzM-n6hNdVWZayivbAcOjmH9I4Gtailta75A4NFGuvg6R90y3LcObeA9a1vmYZ-LPdzQiOJBcaTRnxHvagVmiAim0&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l7eujmnn0" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="498" /></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Batavia Library</span></b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>October 2023</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> <br /><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">October 5-9, 2022 at Camp Alexander Mack</span></b></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">There are now 22 paid participants registered for this year's retreat and there is still room for 3 more.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Margi will send out further information on the schedule and special retreat activities to people who have registered for the retreat. There will be a Leather Journal workshop by Joan Lucht, the traditional 4" square trading cards to share, a swap table, and lots of time to work on your creative art projects. </span></div><div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Leather Book.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="237" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1742506012069567065&th=182e9ffc5c639a59&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9_xt1qxPBgEdUfFh3D-OjcJduJNL0jp61E71E_2W_6CngE4n2LXDarjl9ZUno8yX1bs0tVw8t2ZsnABDajW_qohDBv8UqimT4ihFBnABFgAbwmuCEHA-VwPS4&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l7eukrsh1" style="cursor: pointer; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="527" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Leather journal supplies will be available for $5</i></div><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">The MCS Creative Artists Retreat information and registration form is attached to this email. </span></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Please mail your retreat registration to: Margi Hafer, 20711 Hunt Club. Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423 or call Margi at 815-370-3345. </span><br style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b> All registrations include 11 meals and four nights accommodations.</b> </span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;">The cost of new Retreat Registrations is $295 as of August 8.</span></b><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div></div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein Svencner</span></b> is presenting a 2-Day workshop at Naperville Art League,<br /><b>Image Transfer & Collage Workshop,<br />October 14 & 15 (Friday & Saturday) 10am-3pm $250.00</b></div><div>This workshop will guide you through 4 different ways to create image transfers for a variety of surfaces and your art journaling. We will also work with found papers like book pages, drawing paper, brown lunch bags, maps, and sanded magazines. After you learn these techniques, you can use your own photos to create unique collage works.<br />Most of your materials will be provided in a packet with a printed handout.<br />Head over to <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.napervilleartleague.com/adult-classes.html&source=gmail&ust=1661870688400000&usg=AOvVaw08iQE5WirmRRDQK10xUK4X" href="http://www.napervilleartleague.com/adult-classes.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Naperville Art League</a> and register.</div><div>Online classes are always available at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1661870688400000&usg=AOvVaw1Hl1HJmlimn6ua944MqMBh" href="https://www.lonecrowstudio.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Lonecrow Studio</a></div></div></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-14442066900157727082022-08-03T15:03:00.001-05:002022-08-08T14:10:47.449-05:00August Meeting Info <p> <span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hi MCS Members,</span></p><div dir="ltr"><div id="m_4547021280888917143gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">Hope you enjoyed our July Summer Break. Personally, I was able to get a project completed for Crete and a small book too. Our meeting on August 7th is another opportunity for you to let your creative energies flow for any project you desire. We get to have the meeting room at the Darien Police Department from 9am to 2:30 pm so bring your supplies and enjoy the chance to visit with other members while you work. We don't get that much time to visit due to having our speakers sharing their knowledge at most meetings.</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">A special thanks to Laura Lein Svencner for securing the meeting place for the Midwest Collage Society over the years. We are so very fortunate to be able to utilize this fantastic facility each month. Thank you Laura for taking such good care of us.</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Sad to report that the Lemont Center for the Arts will be closing as of August 5th. If you want to visit on August 5th, they will be open from 9am to noon.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">See you on August 7th.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div></div><div id="m_4547021280888917143gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEMBERSHIP</span></b></span></div>Membership renewals for the 2022-2023 year were due April 1st. If you haven't already done so, mail your application and check to Cherie Denton or pay at the August meeting. Membership is required to participate in MCS exhibits.</div><div dir="ltr">Cherie Denton, 1789 35th Street, Apt. 6313, Oak Brook, IL 60523<br /></div><div dir="ltr"><b>The renewal form is attached.</b></div><div dir="ltr"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><div id="m_4547021280888917143gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span></div><div id="m_4547021280888917143gmail-m_3665284222821862523gmail-m_-9130288640572036209gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>August 7</b></span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><b><span style="font-size: medium;">9am-2:30pm </span> Work on your own project while enjoying the company of other members.</b></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This is a great opportunity to have time getting to know and visit with one another. </span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">There will be a short meeting around noon or so.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></div></div><div dir="ltr"><div><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;">September</span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"> </span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;">11</span></b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"> noon-2:30pm D</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">iscussion of elements of art as we critique some of our own work</span></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;">October No Meeting Retreat October 5-9</span></b></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b>November 6</b></span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"> noon-2:30pm Making of a small beaded gift book</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b>December 4</b> </span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"> noon-2:30pm Holiday Party</span></div></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div><div><span face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBITS 2022</b></span> </span></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Imagination Run Wild</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">at </span></b><b><span style="color: red;">Crete Creative Gallery</span></b><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span><br /></div><div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>September 8, 2022 through October 15, 2022</b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: red;">The attached prospectus is due to Chris Jacobson August 15</span></b><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Crete Creative Gallery & School is located at 1304 Main Street, Crete, Illinois 60417. A total of six ribbons will be awarded:1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 3 honorable mentions. The <span style="color: red;"><b>reception</b></span><span style="color: black;"> is scheduled for Saturday, September 10. Gallery hours 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Artist's statements can be submitted along with the art and the attached </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Crete Creative Exhibition Agreement must be completed and be included with the art. </span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Note: If a member is not able to download the agreement, Chris and Adrienne will have copies available at the August meeting.</div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">This is a show of MCS collage and mixed media art. </span><span style="color: #674ea7;">Collage is the gluing of paper to another material. Cut or torn pieces of paper are affixed to a base of paper, paint, canvas or wood.</span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Crete Gallery.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="182" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1740169383759808903&th=182652d5b0038987&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ8rZJ5vf-17aJEY0VIbPCAwForGx4OSdDPO9vXX1Ld2ho7MTmxNGtl0AkQuVAZfnDkNBL5sT5EnBDoLvZRUmfRMgtQh4ahwzjy_2a4Q6F0bLzWFM2jeO0W3SLw&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l6dzvhyt6" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="253" /></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; text-align: center;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: small;"></span><br /></div><b><span style="color: red;">Drop Off:</span> September 3rd<br />Hanging: September 4th<br />Opening Day: September 8th<br /><span style="color: red;">Opening Reception:</span> September 10th<br />Closing: October 15th<br /><span style="color: red;">Pick up:</span> October 15th</b><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"> </div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lucky Penny Diner</span></b><b style="color: red;"> MCS second annual silent auction</b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>September 1-30</b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Please bring your donated art with the attached donation form to the August meeting. Or contact Chris Jacobsen </span><a href="mailto:achristy0901@gmail.com" style="color: #2962ff; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span dir="ltr">achristy0901@gmail.<wbr></wbr>com</span></a><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> or Adrienne Austin </span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:Rbrbtrfly@aol.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Rbrbtrfly@aol.com</a></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> to <wbr></wbr>make other arrangements. This space is larger so we hope everyone will contribute. </span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Batavia Library</span></b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022</b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>October 2023</b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> <br /><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">October 5-9, 2022 at Camp Alexander Mack.</span></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>There are now 21 participants registered for this year's retreat and there is still room for a few more. Since the Collage Society didn't meet during the month of July we are extending the Early Bird registration fee for those who register by our Sunday, August 7th meeting date. If you have paid a deposit please mail your final check of $120 by that date. </b><b>After August 7th </b><b>Margi will send out further information on the schedule and special retreat activities to people who have registered for the retreat. </b><b><br /></b><b>.<br /><span style="color: red;">The MCS Creative Artists Retreat information and registration form is attached to this email. </span></b>Please mail your retreat registration to: Margi Hafer, 20711 Hunt Club. Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423<br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The cost of "Early Bird" Retreat Registration (submitted or mailed on or before August 7, 2022) is $270 and includes 11 meals, four nights accommodations.</b> </span></div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">The cost of Retreat Registration (submitted after August 7, 2022) is $295.</span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_3417.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-bit="iit" data-image-whitelisted="" height="255" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1740169383759808903&th=182652d5b0038987&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ-_BV6KtyExFbj0Pl4-Bo_cw6u-G6wKhKYNqSStspb-J7m9bIvMzw7qDDENCR5Tjz-CDkAOUxaDezS5jWVCoi9Fz-j6DkhkSuYSLlZUTsWmV5j-kyAuSeULUkw&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l6dzuvd05" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="191" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div></div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein Svencner</span></b> would like to share my online classes available at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lonecrowstudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1659642980837000&usg=AOvVaw3nnVONbwI-E2JMDWv6Xo_S" href="http://www.lonecrowstudio.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.lonecrowstudio.com</a></div><div><br /></div>Are you looking for assemblage boxes? <b><span style="color: red;">Jerri Reimann </span></b>has various sized wood boxes useful for assemblage or even studio storage. They range from large desk drawers to cigar-box sizes and are mostly scavenged vintage items. She is offering them to MCS artists for free.<br />She also has an antique printer's type drawer and a multi-pane window to sell for $10-15 each.<br />Text Jerri at 630-244-5873 or email <a href="mailto:jerrireimann@earthlink.net" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">jerrireimann@earthlink.net</a> if you are interested and want to see some photos.<div><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div></div></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-53288149333756868362022-06-29T05:48:00.003-05:002022-06-29T05:48:49.082-05:00July News with MCS <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Hi MCS Members,</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div id="m_-2308319009005971954gmail-m_-2907468991503532529gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Hope you are all well and enjoying our summer weather. In June Gai Moodie shared her process for mini collages. A fun way of working in multiples for cards or other art projects. Thanks Gai. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Sad to report the Alliance of Fine Arts is being dissolved. The website will remain up for a year for everyone to review past activities. Take the time to look at the website while you can. The <span class="gmail_default">AFA </span>treasury will be divided among the 11 remaining organizations. Our bank account will appreciate that since it has been dwindling due to lower participation at meetings to collect the studio fee used to cover speaker expenses. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Remember we will not be having a meeting in July. MCS is out for the summer! This is a great time to be working on art pieces for the 2nd Annual Silent Auction benefiting Loaves and Fishes. Also this time can be used to create art for the judged show at the Crete Creative Gallery. Details for both venues below.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">See you at our work day meeting on August 7th.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,<br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner<br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div></div><div id="m_-2308319009005971954gmail-m_-2907468991503532529gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEMBERSHIP</span></b></span></div>Membership renewals for the 2022-2023 year were due April 1st. If you haven't already done so, mail your application and check to Cherie Denton or pay at the August meeting. Membership is required to participate in MCS exhibits.</div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Cherie Denton, 1789 35th Street, Apt. 6313, Oak Brook, IL 60523<br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>The renewal form is attached.</b></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><div id="m_-2308319009005971954gmail-m_-2907468991503532529gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span></div><div id="m_-2308319009005971954gmail-m_-2907468991503532529gmail-m_-6000786672039035934m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b style="font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">July - No Meeting</span></b></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>August 7</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> <b>9am-2:30pm Work on your own project while enjoying the company of other members.</b></span></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">September</span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">11</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> noon-2:30pm D</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">iscussion of elements of art as we critique some of our own work</span></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">October No Meeting Retreat October 5-9</span></b></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>November 6</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> noon-2:30pm Making of a small beaded gift book</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>December 4</b> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> noon-2:30pm Holiday Party</span></div></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBITS 2022</b></span> </span></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Imagination Run Wild</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">at </span></b><b><span style="color: red;">Crete Creative Gallery</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /></div><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>September 8, 2022 through October 15, 2022</b></div><div style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;">This exhibit will be judged. </span><span style="color: black;">Don't let the distance to this gallery stop you. We will arrange for art to be delivered and picked up. Due to limited space you will be able to submit only <b>one</b> <b>large or two smaller works</b>, but there is ample room for 3D. </span><b><span style="color: red;">The attached prospectus is due to Chris Jacobson August 15.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><img alt="Crete Gallery.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-image-whitelisted="" height="239" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1736918138992970311&th=181ac5d8469bca47&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9ozeEgOZ1xG9jAzGYOOmKKZ-CcbX85BMp4SUcK44fGltD8y9oKyPvHJouGS1VadDeQagEQ3vVQ6zFDkViOBLkeeOvUsTNe2g_TFol5m6FfEkuvWpmSpk-qwXA&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l4yq073p3" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="332" /><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><br /></div><b><span style="color: red;">Drop Off:</span> September 3rd<br />Hanging: September 4th<br />Opening Day: September 8th<br /><span style="color: red;">Opening Reception:</span> September 10th<br />Closing: October 15th<br /><span style="color: red;">Pick up:</span> October 15th</b><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"> </div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lucky Penny Diner</span></b><b style="color: red;"> MCS second annual silent auction</b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>September 1-30</b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please bring your donated art to the August meeting. Or contact Chris Jacobsen </span><a href="mailto:achristy0901@gmail.com" style="color: #2962ff; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span dir="ltr">achristy0901@gmail.<wbr></wbr>com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or Adrienne Austin </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:Rbrbtrfly@aol.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Rbrbtrfly@aol.com</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to <wbr></wbr>make other arrangements. The space is larger so everyone can contribute. Let’s make this service project a winner for Loaves and Fishes.</span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Batavia Library</span></b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>October 2023</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> <br /><b>Please save the dates of October 5-9, 2022 at Camp Alexander Mack.<br /></b>This year's retreat expands by offering registrations to our members plus artists including painters, sculptors, photographers, writers, and musicians. Couples are also invited to register, but will have private housing at the camp. <b>Bring a friend!</b><br />This 5 day retreat allows for time to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists as you create your art and learn from other artists in a beautiful setting and relaxed "no pressure" atmosphere. Workshops and demonstrations will be available, however all activities are optional and meant to enhance your retreat experience. Masks will not be required at the camp this year, due to changes in COVID rules.<br />Anyone with questions about the “Retreat” and registrants interested in offering a demonstration, workshop, or special entertainment during the retreat please email Margi Hafer at: <a href="mailto:margihafer@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">margihafer@yahoo.com</a><br /><b><span style="color: black;">The Retreat Registration form is attached to this newsletter. Retreat registration forms will also be available at the August meeting, but will cost $25 more. </span><br /></b>Please mail your retreat registration to: Margi Hafer, 20711 Hunt Club. Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423<br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The cost of "Early Bird" Retreat Registration (submitted or mailed on or before July 31,2022) is $270 and includes 11 meals, four nights accommodations.</b> </span></div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">The cost of Retreat Registration (submitted after July 31,2022) is $295.</span></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="P1010668.JPG" class="CToWUd a6T" data-image-whitelisted="" height="246" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1736918138992970311&th=181ac5d8469bca47&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9tiiDgt43RIxJHpHzawnNr_h65jM6Ddntj1H4KsutNIsPzn_-AoIGCJQlriYPKLFS_kGiNA253fVBCjWpRxRgM2p-myyJ0BFPW5enuKJ79DujM065tMpUpYZ4&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l4yq0pmp4" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="371" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div></div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein Svencner</span></b> Will offer a 14-week course July 7th till Oct 6th, The Artist's Way,1st book by Julia Cameron.</div><div>Indian Prairie Public Library, Thursday Mornings starting July 7th - Oct 6th<br />Let us unblock the path to Creativity. This class is a dedication to us, our creativity, and our spiritual nature. Using the first book, Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron we will explore weekly the path to unblock our creativity. Independent morning journal writing is suggested outside of our weekly gatherings. Small creative projects may pop up throughout the course to expand on our playful human nature. This book will be provided for the duration of this course. IPPL cardholder exclusive. Registration is required <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ipplil.patronpoint.com/r/88ea4c905832314d8538f17bc?ct%3DYTo1OntzOjY6InNvdXJjZSI7YToyOntpOjA7czo1OiJlbWFpbCI7aToxO2k6MjI7fXM6NToiZW1haWwiO2k6MjI7czo0OiJzdGF0IjtzOjIyOiI2MmI0YzkxYTRkYWQ3Mjg4NDA0MDA3IjtzOjQ6ImxlYWQiO3M6NDoiMTE4NiI7czo3OiJjaGFubmVsIjthOjE6e3M6NToiZW1haWwiO2k6MjI7fX0%253D%26&source=gmail&ust=1656586033166000&usg=AOvVaw3ax8_NbAYeje9aSEo3IzcV" href="https://ipplil.patronpoint.com/r/88ea4c905832314d8538f17bc?ct=YTo1OntzOjY6InNvdXJjZSI7YToyOntpOjA7czo1OiJlbWFpbCI7aToxO2k6MjI7fXM6NToiZW1haWwiO2k6MjI7czo0OiJzdGF0IjtzOjIyOiI2MmI0YzkxYTRkYWQ3Mjg4NDA0MDA3IjtzOjQ6ImxlYWQiO3M6NDoiMTE4NiI7czo3OiJjaGFubmVsIjthOjE6e3M6NToiZW1haWwiO2k6MjI7fX0%3D&" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: garamond, "times new roman", serif; font-size: large;" target="_blank">HERE </a></div></div></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-6634782792416190522022-05-28T10:34:00.000-05:002022-05-28T10:34:05.288-05:00June's Newsletter <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;">Hi MCS Members,</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Members of MCS and the Illinois Poets Society spent a delightful evening with poems about our art being read, some of them by the author. The poems were as diverse as the artwork. Thanks to Nancy Swingle for organizing the beautiful sweets tables and our members for the delicious goodies presented and devoured. Also a big thank you to all members who created absolutely beautiful, amazing art for this event at the Downers Grove Library </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Julie Mars presented a challenging workshop on Bead Mosaics at the May meeting. We all had the opportunity to begin a project. It will be interesting to see some version of her work with beads in future works by our membership.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">On June 5th Gai Moodie will take us through her process of making mini collages for cards. I've been making a number of books lately and think this will also help with journal pages, tags, and pockets. See you on June 5th.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Nancy Castner</div><div id="m_3525219071552823882m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">President</span></div><div id="m_3525219071552823882m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div id="m_3525219071552823882m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEMBERSHIP</span></b></span></div>Membership renewals for the 2022-2023 year were due April 1st. If you haven't already done so, mail your application and check to Cherie Denton or pay at the June meeting. Membership is required to participate in MCS exhibits.</div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Cherie Denton, 1789 35th Street, Apt. 6313, Oak Brook, IL 60523<br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>The renewal form is attached.</b></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><div id="m_3525219071552823882m_-566508065830402499gmail-m_-8854449373839786466m_2071003735114370587gmail-m_-2445749611610969003gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>June 5 </b></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">noon-2:30pm</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></span>Artist Gai Moodie will take us through her process of making mini collages for greeting cards.The collages will be a 2”/3” square and you will have at least 9 of these little pretties to work on.</p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Gai uses these little mixed media/collage squares to make cards but they can be used in other ways too, which she can show you.</p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b>Gai will provide the following:</b><br /></p><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Taped off little squares on the watercolor paper so you can get right to work on your collages!.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Extra watercolor paper and low tack tape</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Cold press. 9X12” or smaller for another idea to try.</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Supply and share many surfaces. Papers, gold leaf that can be collaged</li></ul><b>Bring to class the following:</b><br /><ul><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Pigma pen, white gel pen or a set of gel pens, gold pen…what ever you have</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Waterolors…small set whatever you have</li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">Rubber stamps and stamp pad (permanent ink) ,ruler, pencil, paint brush, water container, scissors , paper towels ,scissors </li><li style="margin-left: 15px;">GLUE- I use Elmer’s glue stick that dries clear and matte medium-(a Golden product)-to adhere very thin paper like tissue/table napkins</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_3080.jpg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-image-whitelisted="" height="357" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1733735383462428415&th=180f772541cdbeff&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ9tmBfSceSPJF8OW9kvaZsGeITHlBSm23kYvqPpyMLXKneDxpScb8cO_aoINvZas1_u-pjLuexEHkKS6amJMkGDA2mmhaLOcdCyp-ugqjQWohvJ_aXviw9FzYY&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l3kiohup1" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="285" /></div><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">July No Meeting</span></b></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>August 7</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> 9am-2:30pm Work day</span></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">September</span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">11</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> noon-2:30pm D</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">iscussion of elements of art as we critique some of our own work</span></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">October No Meeting Retreat October 5-9</span></b></p><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>November 6</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> noon-2:30pm Making of a small beaded gift book</span></p><div dir="ltr" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><b>December 4</b> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> noon-2:30pm Holiday Party</span></div></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBITS 2022</b></span> </span></div><div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Imagination Run Wild</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">at </span></b><b><span style="color: red;">Crete Creative Gallery</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /></div><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>September 8, 2022 through October 15, 2022</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">This exhibit will be judged. A prospectus will be available early July.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Don't let the distance to this gallery stop you. We will arrange for art to be delivered and picked up.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"> </div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lucky Penny Diner</span></b><b style="color: red;"> MCS second annual silent auction</b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>September 1-30</b></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please bring your donated art to the June or August meeting. Or contact Chris Jacobsen </span><a href="mailto:achristy0901@gmail.com" style="color: #2962ff; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span dir="ltr">achristy0901@gmail.<wbr></wbr>com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or Adrienne Austin </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:Rbrbtrfly@aol.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Rbrbtrfly@aol.com</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to <wbr></wbr>make other arrangements. The space is larger so everyone can contribute. Let’s make this service project a winner for Loaves and Fishes.</span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Batavia Library</span></b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Tall Grass Arts Association Gallery</b></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>October 2023</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">FALL 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span></b><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society) </span> <br /><b>Please save the dates of October 5-9, 2022 at Camp Alexander Mack.<br /></b>This year's retreat expands by offering registrations to our members plus artists including painters, sculptors, photographers, writers, and musicians. Couples are also invited to register, but will have private housing at the camp.<br />This 5 day retreat allows for time to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists as you create your art and learn from other artists in a beautiful setting and relaxed "no pressure" atmosphere. Workshops and demonstrations will be available, however all activities are optional and meant to enhance your retreat experience. Masks will not be required at the camp this year, due to changes in COVID rules.<br />Anyone with questions about the “Retreat” and registrants interested in offering a demonstration, workshop, or special entertainment during the retreat please email Margi Hafer at: <a href="mailto:margihafer@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">margihafer@yahoo.com</a><br /><b><span style="color: black;">The Retreat Registration form is attached to this newsletter. Retreat registration forms will also be available at the June 5th meeting.</span><br /></b>Retreat Registrations may be given to Margi Hafer at the June 6th MCS meeting, or mail your camp registration to: Margi Hafer, 20711 Hunt Club. Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423<br /><b>The cost of "Early Bird" Retreat Registration (submitted or mailed on or before July 31,2022) is $270 and includes 11 meals, four nights accommodations.</b> </div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red;">The cost of Retreat Registration (submitted after July 31,2022) is $295.</span></b></div></div><div dir="ltr"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="P1010668.JPG" class="CToWUd a6T" data-image-whitelisted="" height="253" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1733735383462428415&th=180f772541cdbeff&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ_FHL7jBIT3haNcxBiRiORIgD8fWaaptUSqUOW1lRcEZ5vaGdYtEglt4bS4p3tePIKvt8KlvnmD2zmxnDIUN4y6vQEN2zMKqY2ja_X2KqgK7FARzTahFqgOGeA&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l3kip71x2" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="381" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div></div><div><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div></div><div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura Lein Svencner</span></b> Will offer a 14-week course July 7th till Oct 6th, The Artist's Way,1st book by Julia Cameron. Free to Indian Prairie Public Library Card Holders, Thursday Mornings, 9:30-Noon. Registration will be up soon in the Adult program Calendar section on the Website. Small creative projects will pop up throughout the course to inspire your creativity. Watch for it on this <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ippl.libcal.com/calendar?cid%3D9323%26t%3Dg%26d%3D2022-07-07%26cal%3D9323%26audience%3D618%26inc%3D0&source=gmail&ust=1653836705372000&usg=AOvVaw0GA_u8KIR6sqtITGbYnaEP" href="https://ippl.libcal.com/calendar?cid=9323&t=g&d=2022-07-07&cal=9323&audience=618&inc=0" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Link</a></div><div><b><span style="color: red;">Laura </span></b>will also present a Solo Exhibition at the Anderson Art Center, 6603 3rd Avenue, Kenosha WI. Opening Reception June 26th, 1-4pm, "Authenticity of Paper, a Collage Artists Journey. Exhibit closing August 14th 2022.</div></div><div><br /></div><b><span style="color: red;">Andrea Fox</span></b> has a mixed media collage, “Belle Nature” accepted into the “Viewpoints” show in the Bloomingdale Park District Museum. The reception is on June 5 from 2-4pm. Hope to see MCS friends attend! The show opens on Saturday, May 28 from 12-4pm and closes June 25.</div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-5316189837661770542022-04-26T09:28:00.006-05:002022-04-26T14:30:20.796-05:00May's Newsletter <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><b>Hi MCS Members,</b></span></p><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div id="m_-6858037887933270078gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Saturday was a beautiful Spring Day with all the daffodils blooming and so many other plants peeking out to catch the sunshine. Gardens will be in full bloom before long. Hurray! </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Bonnie Jaswith wowed us with the 'Box within a box within a box within a box' at our April meeting. Thank you Bonnie for showing us the many possibilities of this project. <br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">We also held election of Officers with the following results:</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><div class="gmail_default">President - Nancy Castner</div><div class="gmail_default">Vice President -Tania Blanco</div><div class="gmail_default">Treasurer - Andrea Fox</div><div class="gmail_default">Communications - Joan Lucht</div><div class="gmail_default">Membership - Cherie Denton</div><div class="gmail_default">Exhibits until 12/31/22 Adrienne Austin and Joan Lucht Beginning 1/1/23 Chris Jacobsen</div><div class="gmail_default">Creativity Retreat - Margi Hafer</div><div class="gmail_default">Education - Mary Warner </div><div class="gmail_default">Thank you to the MCS members for serving on the board for the 2022-2023 Season. You are appreciated.</div><div class="gmail_default"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default">Plan to attend the Festive Reception and Poetry Reading at the Downers Grove Library on April 29th from 7:00-8:30pm. Refreshment donations should arrive at 6:30. </div><div class="gmail_default"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default">On May 1st, Julie Mars will show us an exciting twist for our collage masterpieces using beads and other ephemera.</div><div class="gmail_default"><br /></div><div class="gmail_default">Take care,</div><div class="gmail_default">Nancy Castner</div><div class="gmail_default">President</div><div class="gmail_default"><br /></div></div></div><div id="m_-6858037887933270078gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEMBERSHIP</span></b></span></div>Membership renewals for the 2022-2023 year were due April 1st. If you haven't already done so, mail your application and check to Cherie Denton or pay at the May meeting. Membership is required to participate in MCS exhibits.</div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Cherie Denton, </div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><div id="m_-6858037887933270078gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">WORLD COLLAGE DAY</span></b> <b><span style="color: red;">Make collage on May 14 to celebrate our passion!</span></b><div><br style="color: mediumblue; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13.3333px;" /></div></div><div id="m_-6858037887933270078gmail-m_4824476314524059248gmail-m_-3429819095670843859gmail-m_-3517561683692645441gmail-m_8872605039718987549gmail-m_-8149301360167153715gmail-m_7774447593926124197gmail-m_-5587070212025052568gmail-m_-2873149712149330023gmail-m_-8852434741223880455m_5079101813126211629gmail-m_-5901537001563377052m_3363921290202300552gmail-m_-8192567371969822857gmail-m_-820781802543856960gmail-m_-6635594949728388128gmail-m_-5206302125909041381gmail-m_-5935970713489861670gmail-m_421139465960597252gmail-m_377840787699279196m_-1038149347136299816gmail-m_1896214616006710338ydp4c968e6cyiv3405536206m_7606472693428383660m_-1053850438385355486m_1311404215679696386m_-7148347090117372971gmail-m_1363299732568128901m_-4390665893024181031gmail-m_-2490082696533686840gmail-:1ew" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">MEETINGS</span></b></span></div></div><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white;"><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><p style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> <span face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: red;"><b>May 1 </b></span><b><span style="color: red;">noon-2:30pm</span></b></span><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Presentation and workshop by Julie Mars </b></span></span></p>Julie Mars will present a workshop for the MCS May meeting. Her passion is creating bead mosaics on canvas, panels, salvaged glassware, and other objects. Her work evolved out of an interest in environmentalism and upcycling. In the 90's she began embellishing single-serving juice bottles to make a series of colorful bottle tree fruits. She scours thrift stores, flea markets and Ebay for large scale items to make into extraordinary bead mosaic artworks. <br /><b>Julie will provide beads, some votive jars, and adhesives. Please bring table coverings and your enthusiasm to the meeting.</b><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;"><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: #212529;"> </span></span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">June 5</span></b> </span><span face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: red;"> </span></span><span face="arial, sans-serif"><b><span style="color: red;">noon-2:30pm</span></b><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Artist Gai Moodie will take us through her process of making mini collages for cards.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br /></span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;">July No Meeting</span></b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b>August 7</b></span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"> 9am-2:30pm Work day</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;">September</span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"> </span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;">11</span></b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"> noon-2:30pm D</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">iscussion of elements of art as we critique some of our own work</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;">October No Meeting Retreat October 5-9</span></b></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b>November 6</b></span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"> noon-2:30pm Making of a small beaded gift book</span></p><div dir="ltr"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b>December 4</b> </span><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"> noon-2:30pm Holiday Party</span></div></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Stay connected with the meetings by also checking the Calendar in the Side Bar. </div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBITS 2022</b></span> </span></div><div><div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Awakening </span></span></b><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">closes May 1, 2022</span></span></b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Reception and Poetry Reading</span></b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"> <b>April 29, 7:00 to 8:30</b></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Nancy Swingle is organizing the refreshments for our reception at the Downers Grove Library. We are now able to bring goodies, either homemade or store bought. <b>Please email Nancy at <a href="mailto:nancyswingle@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">nancyswingle@yahoo.com</a> with your contribution and plan to bring it at 6:30. </b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Only 5 people have responded and we could have up to 60 guests.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Thanks so much, in advance, for your help. It will be a great evening! </div></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Pickup</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.3333px;"> </span><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> Saturday, May 7 from 10am until 12pm</span><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"> </span></b></span><br /></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Imagination Run Wild</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: red;">at </span></b><b><span style="color: red;">Crete Creative Gallery</span></b><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></div><div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>September 8, 2022 through October 15, 2022</b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">The gallery requires a theme so let your<b> "Imagination Run Wild" </b>for this exhibit.</div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Don't let the distance to this gallery stop you. We will arrange for art to be delivered. </div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Batavia Library</span></b></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>November 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022</b></div><div><b style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Lucky Penny Diner</span></b><b style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: small;"> </b><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">has a new owner. The Naperville Art League is now in charge of exhibits and will be </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">contacted</span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"> for a possible date for our fundraiser.</span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b style="color: black; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">Fall 2022 CREATIVITY RETREAT </span><span style="color: red;">(sponsored by Midwest Collage Society)</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></span><br /><b><span face="arial, sans-serif">Please save the dates of October 5-9, 2022 at Camp Alexander Mack.<br /></span></b>This year's retreat expands by offering registrations to our members plus artists including painters, sculptors, photographers, writers, and musicians. Couples are also invited to register, but will have private housing at the camp.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">This 5 day retreat allows for time to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists as you create your art and learn from other artists in a beautiful setting and relaxed "no pressure" atmosphere. Workshops and demonstrations will be available, however all activities are optional and meant to enhance your retreat experience. Masks will not be required at the camp this year, due to changes in COVID rules.<br /><br />Anyone with questions about the “Retreat” and registrants interested in offering a demonstration, workshop, or special entertainment during the retreat please email Margi Hafer at: <a href="mailto:margihafer@yahoo.com" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: georgia, serif;" target="_blank">margihafer@yahoo.com</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>The Retreat Registration form is attached to this newsletter.<br /></b>Retreat Registrations may be given to Andrea Fox at the May 1st MCS meeting or Margi Hafer at the June 6th<br />MCS meeting, or mail your camp registration to: Margi Hafer, 20711 Hunt Club. Drive, Frankfort, IL 60423<br />The cost of "Early Bird" Retreat Registration (submitted or mailed on or before July 31,2022) is $270 includes 11 meals and four nights accommodations. The cost of Retreat Registration (submitted after July 31,2022) is $295. <br /><br /><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b>Please share Retreat information with your friends and fellow artists.</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><img alt="IMG_3417.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-image-whitelisted="" height="298" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1731177675240278922&th=180660ec67c88b8a&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ8lgntt5p4puP98ZelguvKCv0RtMR6AZyBq7rb5z74L3BRxaKjOKfupRir2_MC_OWD2li5s0fQIkMEw9_G_T6_OCsmTGe5ejZQJZDRAmYq1uJlh7JxW4gYGhew&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l2g6dsvq0" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="223" /> <img alt="IMG_2182.jpeg" class="CToWUd a6T" data-image-whitelisted="" height="202" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=ae5bbc0325&attid=0.0.2&permmsgid=msg-f:1731177675240278922&th=180660ec67c88b8a&view=fimg&fur=ip&sz=s0-l75-ft&attbid=ANGjdJ-m5JSmLqm3KdbhWZiun-a88WkakoXeYKrxSul88GLudxgrP5XbI7eLwkKDmpVFMSzLaOAaknndd1nVYUNDFXVB7xlPzOp9d_Eg6pWot1wpv-6rvort9ZjqL5g&disp=emb&realattid=ii_l2g6egc71" style="cursor: pointer; margin-right: 0px; outline: 0px;" tabindex="0" width="291" /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;"> </div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"> </span></div></div></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES</b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Constructed Visions IV</b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><b>St. Louis Artists Guild, July 1 - August 6</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"><b>Entry deadline May 28</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: black;"><b>See attachment for details.</b></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Crossed Connections </b></span><b>A juried art exhibition and sale</b></span><span face="arial, sans-serif"><br /><b><span style="color: red;">TLD Design Center & Gallery </span></b></span><b><span style="color: red;"> <span face="arial, sans-serif">May 7 - June 4, 2022</span></span></b><span face="arial, sans-serif"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b>26 E. Quincy Street<br />Westmont, IL 60559<br />Westmont Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11:00am - 6:00pm<br />SEEKING ARTWORK IN THE FOLLOWING MEDIUMS:<br />Ceramics, Collage, Fiber Art, Garments, Glass, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Needlework, Paintings, Photography, Quilts, Sculpture, Tapestries<br />The exhibit prospectus and digital entry process may be accessed at our secure</span><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"> website<span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 10.5pt;">: </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: blue; font-size: 10.5pt;"><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.tlddesigns.com/Crossed.Connections.htm&source=gmail&ust=1651068277890000&usg=AOvVaw0pgh2P2zkJcR8E0itEDzR3" href="https://www.tlddesigns.com/Crossed.Connections.htm" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://www.<wbr></wbr>tlddesigns.com/Crossed.<wbr></wbr>Connections.htm</a></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span><div style="font-family: arial;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;">MEMBERS</span><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></div><b><span style="color: red;">Tania Blanco</span></b> and Jennifer Hereth have a close connection with Ukraine and have co-curated a benefit exhibition: Ukraine Crisis: The World is on the Move. </div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>A benefit reception</b> will be held Saturday May 21, 2022, 2-5 pm at Addison Center For the Arts 233 N. Lombard Rd, Addison, IL 60101 </div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Exhibit dates:</b> May 6 to June 18, 2022. Gallery Hours WED-SAT 1-4 pm. </div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Donations</b> independent of the reception can be made to United Ukrainian Relief Committee and mailed to Addison Center for the Arts, 233 N. Lombard Rd., Addison, IL 60101<b><span style="color: red;"><div><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b></div>Laura Lein Svencner</span></b> has many online classes. Check out what she has to offer.<div><span face="arial, sans-serif"> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lonecrowstudio.com/&source=gmail&ust=1651068277890000&usg=AOvVaw3YrziGmrtQKIGK29XvxIwP" href="http://www.lonecrowstudio.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.lonecrowstudio.com </a></span></div></div></div></div></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-69649621468364800282022-04-09T15:06:00.005-05:002022-04-09T15:06:26.003-05:00MCS at Downers Grove Library, "Awakening" <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2EzP2oZHv5J6x8sfRBh0u_3ss4oMAqHONeiHMs7kkCL94hacZr5cfIa7CLwSwhBPeRLxRCIxhsaEWfdyVkf6FG8jb7nxAEn8SMN3wZSVvCgb7MeNXZmg2JDqRWardw9Z9NYSREBDg5Mmfh7UR3GcYY-jtMWhmpRfLQmYoQvaI7YZrRi79hlVTi5Xcg/s3805/20220409_115624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">Be sure to check out the amazing MCS Exhibit "Awakening" at the Downers Grove Library, April 2- May 1, 2022. Our membership has incredibly talented artists. Kudos to all of you. Remember too this is a collaboration with the Illinois Poets Society and they will be writing poems for selected art. </span><p></p><p><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></b></p><p><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 16px;">Plan to attend this enjoyable evening at the Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL 60515. The Reception and Poetry Reading will be held on April 29th 6:30 to 8:30 pm.</b></p>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117410524127956219.post-51918551885119887102022-04-07T06:44:00.001-05:002022-04-07T06:44:03.859-05:00Small Format NCS Exhibit <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">National Collage Society </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2022 SMALL FORMAT EXHIBIT</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The 25th Annual Small Format Exhibit will open this Friday, April 8th from 5-7pm at Summit Artspace. Summit Artspace is located at 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44308. The exhibit will also be available for viewing on their website.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The exhibit runs from April 8th through June 25th.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.summitartspace.org/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Summit Artspace </span></a></p>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051150495149721617noreply@blogger.com0