February MCS Newsletter

 Dear MCS Members,

Hope you are doing well and keeping yourself warm during these frigid days.  Take advantage of this cozy time to create art and keep those brain cells working.  Creativity is truly a  means of keeping us healthy and our brains sharp.  

February 2nd will be a workday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.  Bring a project to work on and share the camaraderie of fellow artists.  MCS will be having an exhibit at the Downers Grove Library in April so maybe you could begin or continue working on a piece for it.

Stay healthy and take care,

Nancy Castner

President

MEETINGS

February 2 - 9:30am to 2:30pm - Workday  Bring lunch and something you're working on.

March 2 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm - Nancy Swingle will be presenting a class on origami dresses and their many uses in our art.

Please let Nancy (nswingle@myyahoo.com) know if you or anyone you know would like to share a technique or idea at a meeting and give a demo.  It's fun and great to learn something new.

 

EXHIBITS

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

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

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

Reception Friday, April25 (6pm)

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

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

Prospectus is attached. 

 

FALL CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT

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

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

MEMBERS

Laura Lein-Svencner  has a few classes, workshops and a demo coming up

Collage Meditation-Naperville Art League-HERE
Friday Mornings 10:30-1:00, 5 Weeks, Feb 7th -March 7th

$145.00

Solo Exhibit of Laura Lein-Svencner's Collage Art
Hinsdale Public Library-Quiet Room first floor, until Mar 7th.
Reception Tuesday Jan 21, 6:30-7:30pm., 20 E. Maple Street, Hinsdale Il 60521

January 2025 Newsflash

 Hi MCS Members,

Happy New Year!  2025 offers us new opportunities to shine through our creativity.  Creativity promotes well being, adds awareness and joy to our lives.  Let your creative juices flow.

A  lovely Holiday Luncheon was held at The Patio with good food, a fun gift exchange and enjoyable conversations on December 1st.

There will be no meeting in January so stay cozy and warm in your homes.

Sadly I am sharing the passing of Mary Warner on December 14th at her home after a long battle with disabilities from Spina Bifida.  In the past, Mary served on the MCS Board and shared her amazing artistic abilities with us many times providing workshops and demonstrations.  Her warm heart and generous spirit will be missed.  A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St Alexander's Church, 300 S Cornell Ave, Villa Park with visitation at 9:00 am and mass at 10:15 am.  A luncheon will be held following the mass at Allegra Banquets, 237 W. St. Charles Rd., Villa Park.

February will be a work day from 9 am to 3 pm.  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. 

Wishing you all a Healthy, Happy New Year!

Take care,

Nancy Castner

President

MEETINGS

January 5 - No meeting

February 2 - 9:30am to 2:30pm - Workday  Bring lunch and something you're working on.
March 2 - 12:30pm to 2:30pm - Nancy Swingle will be presenting a class on origami dresses and their many uses in our art.

 

EXHIBITS

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

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

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

A prospectus will be available in the next newsletter and at the February meeting.

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

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

 

FALL CREATIVE ARTISTS RETREAT

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

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

MEMBERS

Mary Warner's obituary is attached. Mary's husband Chuck has asked us to forward it to as many people you can think of who knew Mary. 

Laura Lein-Svencner  has a few classes, workshops and a demo coming up

Saturday Jan 11th at 2:00-3:30 Demonstration at Naperville Art League,
508 North Center Street, Naperville IL.  There is Registration with a $20.00 fee, plus three Door Prizes. Call 630-355-2530 to register or Click HERE and scroll down.

Vision Board Workshops-Collage your Intention and Dreams, Two Places.
Naperville Art League Saturday Jan 25th -HERE
Hinsdale Public Library- Saturday Feb 1st - HERE Members of Library

Collage Meditation-Naperville Art League-HERE
Friday Mornings 10:30-1:00, 5 Weeks, Feb 7th -March 7th

$145.00

A Year of Practice-Winter Session - HERE Mayslake Peabody Estate
Book, Nature, Art- Discussion
Monday Mornings 9:30-12:00, 7 weeks, January 13th,20th, 27th, Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th 24th

Solo Exhibit of Laura Lein-Svencner's Collage Art
Hinsdale Public Library-Quiet Room first floor, Jan 4th-Mar 7th, 2025.
Reception Tuesday Jan 21, 6:30-7:30pm., 20 E. Maple Street, Hinsdale Il 60521