Monday, October 24, 2011

Free Flow Mixed Media Collage workshop

This workshop was presented to the Midwest Collage Society October 23rd 2011.. Looks as though they had a great time.

 The whole group of wonderful creative spirits
 April and Marge
 Cynthia and Debra
 Debra
 Eve above and below
 Jerri working on her first piece
 Jerri's pieces.
 Joan
 Marge sharing
 Mary Ann's piece..sorry for the glare..as we had to use the polymer and the lighting and camera person(me)were competing for the best shot...
 Melinda and Jerri working on their piece after a quick lunch break
 Melinda's pieces
 Nancy's pieces
 Re's piece

 Sally working away on her first piece.
 Sally above and below...she was a busy beaver here...Or was it the snickers bar...either way she was truly enjoying herself  and to me that's what really makes it.

 Tania's pieces
 Turkan deciding where it should go the paper scraps that is.
 the whole group of creative spirits...
 a few shots above and below of some of the works.
This workshop was set up to introduce a bit more paint in the collage process.. and some many of my student are willing souls to experiment further with the paints I decided to work in the acrylic abstract paint and using up the collage scraps we have so many of.  They all were troupers enjoying the process as they went along.

Thursday, October 20, 2011

November meeting


Our November meeting is Sunday, November 6, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Darien Municipal Center.  Ann Hupke will demonstrate batik on paper using hot wax and other mediums, and a $5 studio fee will apply.  Here's a little article about her in the Star Newspaper.

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Octobers Meeting

October meetingOctober's meeting will be on Sunday, October 2, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN OUR MEETING TIME;
WE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 1 PM.
Mary Warner will lead a mini-workshop on making some lovely holiday star book and heart ornaments that can be used for your own decorations or as gifts. Studio fee of $5 will apply, and a supply list will be sent out prior to the meeting. Also bring items for the swap table - we will have a wealth of items good for assemblages and collage. And please remember that if you bring something and it is not taken, that you are responsible for picking it up or disposing of it at the end of the meeting. 

The Book as Ornament.

Paper and ribbon will be supplied by instructor.

Members should bring scissors, sharp pencil, ruler, bone folder, good glue stick and/or pva glue, and if you have one, a round pointed jewelry pliers.
I also suggest people bringing plastic to protect the work area, wax or scratch paper to glue on, toothpicks or thin skewer sticks for placing glue, a brush and small can for water if bringing PVA glue..

Midwest Collage Society Member has Solo Show

Mind-field: Creative Explorations
ArtistEve Ozer

LaGrange Art League and Gallery
122 W. Calendar Avenue
LaGrange, IL 60525

October 3-October 27, 2011
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10am-5pm
Artist’s reception
Friday, October 7, 2011 : 6-8 pm

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

News Flash...

Hard to believe it's the end of August already... where did summer go?  Well, I guess it's still here since it's another 90-degree day with thunderstorms possible tonight!  Ah, Chicago weather...

Lots of interesting info for you this week.  Please read carefully for all the details.

1.  September Museum Field Trip
Instead of a group meeting in September, we will be taking a field trip to the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago on Saturday, September 10.  Two current exhibits there are of special interest:  the Pandora's Box exhibit of Joseph Cornell assemblages and the work of artist Mark Bradford.  See the photos on our blog or the museum web site for more info on these exhibits, but people are raving about them both!

If you are interested in going, you'll need to contact other MCS members to arrange car pools.  You were sent the current list of members in a previous e-mail, and that should assist you in finding members from your geographic area.  If you want to go and are having trouble connecting with other members, drop me an e-mail and I'll try to help.  Although we won't have a formal gathering place at the museum, it's likely our groups will run into each other, and perhaps members will want to lunch together.  We're suggesting that groups might want to go early in the day, but that is completely up to you and your carpool group.  Listed below is more info on the museum hours and parking.

Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 - 312-280-2660
Saturday hours:  10 AM to 5 PM
Suggested admission:  $12 general, $7 senior
Parking at museum from Chicago Ave:  1-2 hours $19, 2-3 hours $22, 3-8 hours $24.  There is a $3 discount if you validate your parking ticket at the museum desk

2.  October meeting
October's meeting will be on Sunday, October 2, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.  PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN OUR MEETING TIME; WE WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 1 PM.   Mary Warner will lead a mini-workshop on making some lovely holiday star book and heart ornaments that can be used for your own decorations or as gifts.  Studio fee of $5 will apply, and a supply list will be sent out prior to the meeting.  Also bring items for the swap table - we will have a wealth of items good for assemblages and collage.  And please remember that if you bring something and it is not taken, that you are responsible for picking it up or disposing of it at the end of the meeting. 

Octobers 23rd Free Flow Mixed Media Workshop is scheduled from 9:3-2:30 Workshop is full now..
3.  November meeting
November's meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 6, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Ann Hupke will demonstrate the process of batik on paper with hot wax and other mediums.  Studio fee of $5 will apply.

4.  Bloomingdale Exhibit "One Size/One Price" Wall
The members have spoken, and for this portion of the exhibit, we will create art in the size of 8x8" that will be priced at $65.  We suggest that you work on a wrapped canvas (any depth) or a wood panel so no framing is necessary.  For this ONE WALL at the exhibit, all pieces must have the outside dimensions of 8x8" and all pieces will be priced at $65.  Proper hanging hardware must be attached.  These pieces will be hung salon style on one wall of the gallery.  If you have questions, please feel free to ask.

5.  Bloomingdale Exhibit General Information
The theme for this exhibit is "Peace Works" and it will run from November 12 thru December 16, with the reception on Sunday, November 13, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Each artist will be allowed to enter several pieces in addition to the one size/one price pieces.  We will also have a bin for flat work that is matted and bagged, as well as a table for a number of gift-type items.  Final details about pre-registration and number of pieces will follow very soon. 

6.  Upcoming Class at LaGrange Art League

Mixed Media Magic: Come prepared to experiment! Combine acrylic paint, gel mediums and dry medium along with altered papers and image transfers to create line, texture, and depth in your work. This class will help you approach your art-making from a different perspective. Composition as well as techniques will be covered. Students will be encouraged to convey individual expression through their work.

Tuesday evenings 9/13, 9/20, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
To register, call LaGrange Art League at (708) 352-3101

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Wonderful Exhibit in Chicago









Joesph Cornell's works and Mark Bradford's work is now at the Muesum of Comtemporay Art.. do see it if you have the chance.