January 7th... Our members had a great time at Our Annual White Elephant Sale and Soup / Salad and More Lunch.
They came for the meeting...stayed for the Sale and Lunch.

February 4th... Ruth Orwig taught a Hydrangea on a notebook cover insert. It is an Acrylic on 140 lb. watercolor paper.
Click on hand for line drawing and prep instructions  

March 10th... Guest instructor Sandy Aubuchon taught a fabric workshop. Please see the Program/seminar page for information.
March 31st.... Karen Reinke taught an Acrylic Floral design on wood coasters. 

April 7th ....Pat Otto taught an acrylic design on wood titled:  3 Kitty Pot Hanger. 

PLEASE NOTE: to conserve web space after the project has been taught the picture will be on this site but the line drawings and prep work will have been deleted. Please check the past newsletters for that information.
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May 5, 2012..  Scenic River with Jeanette Seese,  was enjoyed by everyone in the class.
June 2, 2012 Milton's Boat with Carole Sheftic The medium is Watercolor. Cost $5.00. Carole  recommends it to be done on 140 lb watercolor paper at least 12 x 16. She suggests buying a full sheet of Arches or Strathmore Cold Press paper (Michael's or Hobby Lobby) and dividing it rather than buying a tablet that has a lesser quality of paper.

Water Colors needed are: Ultramarine Blue (or Cobalt Blue) Burnt Siena, Burnt Umber, Orange, Alizarin Crimson. Sap Green or Hookers Green or any green you may have.

Supplies:
A piece of foam Core or a bd, larger than your paper
Blue Tape
Spray Water Bottle (fine mist)
01 Black Micron PigMa pen or a size that's close
You may use your regular Acrylic brushes but they should be in good shape. Flats: (Approx) 1 inch, ½ inch and ¼ inch, Rounds # 6 , # 4 and # 2. #1 liner or your favorite one. A Bristle Fan brush or tooth brush. A stylus,
Paper towels, 2 water containers.
A watercolor palette with divided areas for mixing color or several white meat trays
A soft 2B or softer pencil.
Optional... An 11x14 mat with 8x 10 opening
You will get the pattern and packet at the June workshop to be put on in class.

June 30th.... Pat Otto will teach a 14x18 canvas in oils titled Oranges with Blue Vase. Clicking on pic will bring up June's Newsletter with the information on the workshop.

July 7, 2012 Glass Painting with Pat Otto.. Cost $5.  Refer to the picture for great ideas on glass styles to compliment your kitchen. Pat  will teach proper techniques for preparing and painting your glasses.  It's not to late to start rounding up glass pieces to work on in class.
August 4, 2012 Guest Workshop by  Artist/Teacher Julie Polderdyke. Cost $15 for members of our chapter (includes packet). She will be teaching the Painter's Palette clock in Acrylics. The Clock and clockworks will be available to order from the chapter.