A quick peek at the meeting line up for 2011
Sunday February 6th -is our Annual All Day Work Day.. Members and non members are invited to come all day from 9:30 till 4pm, bring your lunch and something drink, plus all your supplies and projects you are working on that you would like to have all day uninterrupted to let the creative juices flow... 5.00 studio fee is collected and a wonderful creative time it will be.
Sunday March 6th is our annual business meeting with elections. Plus Nancy Staszak will be presenting a gelatin printing process. Meeting time 1:30-4pm studio fee 5.00 per person This is an important meeting to attend..
Sunday April 3rd, Mike Bessler will show us how to photograph our artwork.. Don't miss this meeting! 1:30-4pm studio fee 5.00 more details soon...
but mark you calendars now..!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Sunday, December 19, 2010
January 2011 meeting
Midwest Collage Society meeting Sunday, January 9th 1:30 PM
Panel Discussion on Marketing our Art Work
Darien Municipal Building 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien IL 60561
Panelists-Maureen Gasek, Edward Hart and Robin Rios.
Maureen Gasek is an artist who works in several different media. She has a studio in Aurora and offers Art classes there, Maureen also have a extensive graphic arts background.
Edward Hart manages marketing for his wife Pamela Hart. Her large, realistic paintings are in local hospitals, libraries, doctor's offices and more.
Robin Rios Owner, Gallery director of 4Art inc. she was invited to bring her gallery and business to the Zhou Brother's Art Center over a year ago in down town Chicago.
The Panel Discussion will last until about 3:30, with more time for individual questions and mingling with our guests.
Don't miss this wealth of information in one space and time.
Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Panel Discussion on Marketing our Art Work
Darien Municipal Building 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien IL 60561
Panelists-Maureen Gasek, Edward Hart and Robin Rios.
Maureen Gasek is an artist who works in several different media. She has a studio in Aurora and offers Art classes there, Maureen also have a extensive graphic arts background.
Edward Hart manages marketing for his wife Pamela Hart. Her large, realistic paintings are in local hospitals, libraries, doctor's offices and more.
Robin Rios Owner, Gallery director of 4Art inc. she was invited to bring her gallery and business to the Zhou Brother's Art Center over a year ago in down town Chicago.
The Panel Discussion will last until about 3:30, with more time for individual questions and mingling with our guests.
Don't miss this wealth of information in one space and time.
Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
December Meeting News
1. MCS December meeting
We will hold our annual "Eat, Gab and Grab" meeting on Sunday, December 5, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Darien Municipal Center, 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien. Activities will include:
a. Holiday Potluck - Bring food to share with the group (appetizers, light entree, desserts all welcome). Please e-mail Sylvia Koch at SMK62@comcast.net to let her know what you are planning to bring so she can coordinate.
b. Vote on Bylaws Change - We must have a quorum in order to vote on the bylaws changes, so attendance at this meeting is especially encouraged.
c. Discussing the future - We will also discuss upcoming programs and possibilities for MCS.
d. Grab bag - Bring a small gift that you have made for the exchange. This could be a small piece of artwork or other item that would be enjoyed by your fellow artists.
2. MCS January meeting
Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 9, 2011, when we will host a lively panel discussion! To get us jump-started in the new year, we'll discuss the business aspects of art and ways to market ourselves and our work. Don't miss it!
3. Member news and opportunities
*The MCS Education Committee is looking for artists willing to demo in the new year.
Does anyone know of a batik process that is used on paper?
Someone in the group has sported a fancy purse that was made of fused plastic bags. Can you show us how you made it?
Anyone with a special skill out there that we're unaware of?
Do you know someone who is not in the society that would be willing to share their skill?
Please email barb boland at barbidoodle@comcast.net or bring your ideas to the December meeting.
*Mary Ann Van Soest's Third Annual Christmas Open House continues today, November 27, and on Saturday, December 4, from 10 AM to 3 PM, at Cedar Ridge Art Studio at 10830 N 700 W, DeMotte, Indiana (just south of the intersection of 1100 North & 700 West). A wide variety of handmade items and fine art are available for sale just in time for Christmas shopping. For more info, visit her blog at http://maryannvansoest.blogspot.com
*La Grange Art League has posted a Call for Art on their website for what will be a wonderful exhibit called Facades. Entry deadline is 1/4/11. Here is a link to the prospectus: http://lagrangeartleague.org/Calls_For_Entry_files/callforentry_facades_revised.pdf
Juror will be collage artist John Fraser of St. Charles, IL. Check out his web site at http://johnfraserstudio.com/
We will hold our annual "Eat, Gab and Grab" meeting on Sunday, December 5, from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Darien Municipal Center, 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien. Activities will include:
a. Holiday Potluck - Bring food to share with the group (appetizers, light entree, desserts all welcome). Please e-mail Sylvia Koch at SMK62@comcast.net to let her know what you are planning to bring so she can coordinate.
b. Vote on Bylaws Change - We must have a quorum in order to vote on the bylaws changes, so attendance at this meeting is especially encouraged.
c. Discussing the future - We will also discuss upcoming programs and possibilities for MCS.
d. Grab bag - Bring a small gift that you have made for the exchange. This could be a small piece of artwork or other item that would be enjoyed by your fellow artists.
2. MCS January meeting
Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 9, 2011, when we will host a lively panel discussion! To get us jump-started in the new year, we'll discuss the business aspects of art and ways to market ourselves and our work. Don't miss it!
3. Member news and opportunities
*The MCS Education Committee is looking for artists willing to demo in the new year.
Does anyone know of a batik process that is used on paper?
Someone in the group has sported a fancy purse that was made of fused plastic bags. Can you show us how you made it?
Anyone with a special skill out there that we're unaware of?
Do you know someone who is not in the society that would be willing to share their skill?
Please email barb boland at barbidoodle@comcast.net or bring your ideas to the December meeting.
*Mary Ann Van Soest's Third Annual Christmas Open House continues today, November 27, and on Saturday, December 4, from 10 AM to 3 PM, at Cedar Ridge Art Studio at 10830 N 700 W, DeMotte, Indiana (just south of the intersection of 1100 North & 700 West). A wide variety of handmade items and fine art are available for sale just in time for Christmas shopping. For more info, visit her blog at http://maryannvansoest.blogspot.com
*La Grange Art League has posted a Call for Art on their website for what will be a wonderful exhibit called Facades. Entry deadline is 1/4/11. Here is a link to the prospectus: http://lagrangeartleague.org/Calls_For_Entry_files/callforentry_facades_revised.pdf
Juror will be collage artist John Fraser of St. Charles, IL. Check out his web site at http://johnfraserstudio.com/
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
The NCS 26th National Juried Exhibit
The National Collage Society 26th National Juried Exhibit in on line. A few of our members have been picked to be in this first time ever On-Line exhibit. Margi Hafer, Cindy Hughes and Mary Yezek...take a look at the wonderful variety of work out there all done in the medium of collage.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
October 19, 2010 Newsflash
1. Just a reminder that there will NOT be a general meeting during November due to the MCS retreat taking place October 28-31.
2. Our December "Eat, Gab & Grab" meeting will be Sunday, December 5, from 1:30-4:00 p.m. at the Darien Municipal Center. This meeting traditionally includes a potluck lunch, discussion about our direction and future events, and a grab bag featuring small pieces of art.
3. We are working toward a January meeting in 2011 (even though we normally don't have a meeting in January). So put Sunday, January 9, 2011, on your calendar now! This is the second Sunday of the month. We are working on what we hope will be a wonderful presentation to get us all focused for a new year of creativity and success.
2. Our December "Eat, Gab & Grab" meeting will be Sunday, December 5, from 1:30-4:00 p.m. at the Darien Municipal Center. This meeting traditionally includes a potluck lunch, discussion about our direction and future events, and a grab bag featuring small pieces of art.
3. We are working toward a January meeting in 2011 (even though we normally don't have a meeting in January). So put Sunday, January 9, 2011, on your calendar now! This is the second Sunday of the month. We are working on what we hope will be a wonderful presentation to get us all focused for a new year of creativity and success.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
October 2010 Meeting
The October MCS meeting will be held Sunday, October 3, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Darien Municipal Center, 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien.
Margi Hafer will be presenting a demo and mini-workshop on watercolor techniques for collage. This is a hands-on afternoon, and our standard $5 studio fee applies. As always, feel free to bring treats to share and items you no longer need for our informal swap table.
SUPPLY LIST
Please bring the following items:
- A white plate or palette (enamel butcher tray, porcelain or plastic plate are fine if you don't have a palette)
- A container for water
- A 16"x20" board to stretch paper (gator board, masonite, plywood, or foam core will work for small pieces)- A spray bottle
- Watercolor brushes (flat and round of various sizes)
- Paper towels
- A large sponge for clean-up
- Assorted collage elements of your choice (i.e. photos, magazine pictures, various papers, stamps, etc.)
- Various glues you like to use
- Scissors
- Optional: small clay board to mount finished watercolor
The following items will be supplied: watercolor paper, fiber papers, watercolor paint, matte medium, kosher salt, plastic wrap, and other supplies to alter and texture watercolor paints.Participants will create two small watercolor pieces based on demonstrated techniques.
Hope to see you there for what promises to be an inspiring afternoon!
Margi Hafer will be presenting a demo and mini-workshop on watercolor techniques for collage. This is a hands-on afternoon, and our standard $5 studio fee applies. As always, feel free to bring treats to share and items you no longer need for our informal swap table.
SUPPLY LIST
Please bring the following items:
- A white plate or palette (enamel butcher tray, porcelain or plastic plate are fine if you don't have a palette)
- A container for water
- A 16"x20" board to stretch paper (gator board, masonite, plywood, or foam core will work for small pieces)- A spray bottle
- Watercolor brushes (flat and round of various sizes)
- Paper towels
- A large sponge for clean-up
- Assorted collage elements of your choice (i.e. photos, magazine pictures, various papers, stamps, etc.)
- Various glues you like to use
- Scissors
- Optional: small clay board to mount finished watercolor
The following items will be supplied: watercolor paper, fiber papers, watercolor paint, matte medium, kosher salt, plastic wrap, and other supplies to alter and texture watercolor paints.Participants will create two small watercolor pieces based on demonstrated techniques.
Hope to see you there for what promises to be an inspiring afternoon!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Open Studio at Nancy's Home
MCS member Nancy S. held an open studio Sunday, September 12, with a hands-on demo of relief and intaglio printing. Each attendee had the opportunity to emboss or carve a small, simple printing plate, and run it through Nancy's printing press.
Below, Sylvia has just pulled an intaglio print, and there are three other plates that have been run through the press and are waiting to be pulled.
And when we were done printmaking, we enjoyed lemonade, goodies, friendship and the wonderful fall weather in Nancy's delightful back yard, where even her woodpile is artistic! From left, Pat, Joan, Mary, Sylvia, Gai, Jerri & Rochelle, with Nancy behind the camera. Many thanks to Nancy (and her sweet husband) for opening her home and studio to us and giving us a wonderful taste of printmaking!
We inked the plates with a brayer and used dry paper for relief printing. Then we cleaned the plates, forced ink into the carved portion, wiped off the surface and used damp paper to create intalio prints. The press is manually operated, and each of us were able to make several prints.
Below, Sylvia has just pulled an intaglio print, and there are three other plates that have been run through the press and are waiting to be pulled.
Mary is pleasantly suprised by the appearance of her print.
Here are all the prints that were created Sunday afternoon.
And when we were done printmaking, we enjoyed lemonade, goodies, friendship and the wonderful fall weather in Nancy's delightful back yard, where even her woodpile is artistic! From left, Pat, Joan, Mary, Sylvia, Gai, Jerri & Rochelle, with Nancy behind the camera. Many thanks to Nancy (and her sweet husband) for opening her home and studio to us and giving us a wonderful taste of printmaking!
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