Yuki Hall brought her hand dyed fabrics                                  and books to give away! Thank you Yuki  <3 h2="">

Today, we got together as usual - some coming in late, some arriving first and wondering if they had the day right.....but we all had projects we were pursuing and art items, classes and news to share.  Many of us will go to the demo tomorrow night at Fairborn Art Assoc. to learn about clay mosaic making.  Yuki also says that she will be bringing more of her fabrics to share.   

Pam and friends meet at the 1 Presby on the first tuesday of the month to learn new art quilt techniques together so these fabrics will definitely help with their work.  I took a few as well since I am making birds for the Nature Show in Bellbrook, mid March.

Meeting this Monday! Nov. 5

Some of us will only be at our usual gatherin g in spirit....we'll be across the hall in the workshop with Lian Zhen - Chinese Brushwork.  It might be ok for you to come over and take a peek at what we're up to, it depends on the timing.  It wouldn't be a good idea to burst in when he's doing a demo, etc but hopefully one of us can slip over to say hi! 

Hope all will have a great time creating

A young artist and an Evolving Embroidery

Sue's newest creation...

Sue, a member of MMA,  is designing her newest piece using specified types of stitches that her embroidery group is assigned monthly in a square format. The piece will become a box cover when completed.  Sue has extensive knowledge of color, design and embroidery so her creations are indeed unique and beautiful. If you look closely, you will see the insects that are exploring the flowers in her design.
  Pam broutht a beautiful quilt that she is doing the finishing touches on, a commission.  Mary brought a colored pencil piece that she is working on and shared a resource for obtaining inexpensive yet quality prints.  Ruth brought a few more of the materials from our recent show at the Yellow Springs Arts Council gallery and continued work on a lovely pastel.  Ann, Toni and Rebecca came to kibitz, visit and work a bit.  We were also joined by Yuki who worked on small paintings and shared info about upcoming workshops with WOWs.  Sandy Kinnemon came and did some watercolor work and Libby (me : ) did what I could to work a bit, inbetween conversations and queries. Lastly, we were joined by a sweet Mom, Elizabeth with babe in arms. 

Next meeting will be the SECOND monday in September, due to Labor Day falling on the first Monday.  See you then, if not sooner!

Ruth found out that Yuki has been included in a juried show in Cincinnati!  www.cincyart.com - Congratulations Yuki!

Opening tonight of Exuberance! 6-9p at YSAC

Yellow Springs Arts Council is hosting us for the 'Exuberance' Show - tonight!  Friday, June 15!

Come see our work, meet the artists, hear some music and nosh on goodies... 6-9pm.

Here's a little sketch I made after working on the show this morning with Toni L-S...

sketch of YSAC and 'Susie' or is it 'Sally'?

Come on down to paint/play - bring your kids if you need to : )

Chihili Glass

The time is here again - first monday - so come down with your stuff and paint/draw/talk/create!

Ruth Lapp has got a guest book for us - if we have extra funds, we can reimburse her...

Also - You will find around town a flyer that Brian Housh of the YS Arts Council made up, advertising our upcoming show.  Info that didn't get onto it is that we are honored to have the Yellow Springs Woodwind Quintet perform at our opening at 7pm.  Gabriel Day will play at 6pm or thereabouts... how wonderful!

And - there may be changes in the names of artists participating - we'll put up our signs correctly when the work comes in, I guess.

cheers!

Workshops Galore!!



Girl by the River -- Libby Rudolf

 Here's a watercolor sketch of a girl playing at the river that was done quickly, just a few lines and color....what I hope to help others achieve in the hour long workshop on June 23. 

I hope that YS comes out to play and that all of the Monday Morning Artist workshops are filled! 


Here is the whole listing of what will be offered during the duration of our show (June 15-July 14).  YSArts Council Gallery








June 16 Workshop- Mary Cargan - The Water Drop


Learn the quick and easy 5 step method for drawing the perfect shiny water drop as designed by artist Janie Gildow. The hour long session includes a handout of the 5 step method and various kinds of paper with which to experiment. Please bring graphite or colored pencils. There will be some colored pencils available. The workshop will be Saturday, June 16 from 2 to 3 P.M. at the YSAC GAllery on Corry Street. The cost is $3/person, limited to 6 people. Call Mary Cargan @ 319-6191 to sign up!



June 23 Workshop – Libby Rudolf - Watercolor Sketches

Come learn how to do a quick sketch and then paint in watercolors, plein-air style. Spend an hour with Libby and learn how to play with your colors! This is a fun way to add your personal touch to your journal, etc. Please bring watercolor paints and brushes if you have them. Libby will provide paper and pencils. Some watercolors and brushes will be available. The workshop will be Saturday, June 23 from 2-3pm. The cost is $10 per person, limited to 6 people. Call Libby Rudolf @ 767-1068 to sign up!



June 30 Workshop- Yuki Hall – Watercolor Greeting Cards

Learn the quick and creative way to make greeting cards with watercolor. No previous experience with watercolors is required. All materials will be provided. Each person will go home with at least 3 original watercolor greeting cards. The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 30 from 2-3pm. Limited to 6 people. The cost is $10.00 per person. – Call Yuki Hall @ 426-7229 to sign up!



July 7 Workshop - Ann Gayek - Nature Drawing

Learn to draw leaves and flowers in a loose and expressive manner. No drawing experience necessary. Bring your pencils, colored pencils and paper or sketchbook. Some materials will be available. The workshop will be held on Saturday, July 7 from 2-3pm. The cost is $10 per person, limited to 6 people. Call Ann Gayek @ 767-1584 to register!



July 14 Workshop- Upper Body Massage for the Artist

Rebecca is an Licensed Massage Therapist and will bring her massage chair to the gallery. She is a nursing and wellness educator who will give a demonstration on massage techniques to deal with issues of carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis and thoracic outlet syndrome necessary for the upper body strength of a working artist. It will be a group lesson, so bring a significant other and learn valuable maneuvers for self-care and care of the artist in your life. Rebecca Ingebo RN, MSN, LMT

Donations will be collected at this workshop for the Monday Morning Artist Building Fees.http://www.ysartscouncil.org/events/

YSAC - Come Create n Chat about our show

We meet this coming Monday, May 7 to paint/sew/draw, etc for awhile.  We will then discuss our upcoming show and fill in the required saturdays, etc that YSAC requires of us. 

If you are motivated, you can put together a workshop to offer to the public during your saturday stint too...  or, hmmmm, maybe even during the opening?  You can determine the charge for your materials, whether people need to sign up in advance.  If we get your info soon enough, YSAC will help promote it too!  Please check out the Exuberence page because I posted a few paintings.

HEY - check out our new logo - like it?  I couldn't figure out how to make the letters behave properly but I kind of like the querkiness of upside down and backwards letters...xoxL