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Last Meeting of 2009 Dec 6th

Dear MCS Members,

Our next meeting will be Dec 6th, from 1-4pm at the Darien Municipal Center, 1710 Plainfield Road. We will be having our annual Pot Luck holiday lunch with treats, You may like to bring a Gift exchange or a small handmade art piece wrapped. Discussion about exhibiting and selling our work and brainstorming for the 2010 year. Postcards will be passed out at this meeting for the Memory Exhibit at Mayslake Peabody Estates so be sure to be there to pick up you postcards.

MCS President Tania Blanco is exhibiting in ArtFest Holiday Open House

ARTFEST HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
an art show among friends


When: Friday, November 13th 5pm to 9pm, Saturday, November 14th 10am to 4pm

Where: 745 Chesterfield Dr. in Naperville. (off Naper Blvd. between Chicago Av. and 75th Street. Turn west on Chesterfield one block south of Greentrails Drive

Who: Eight talented local artists showcasing artwork in all medias

Meg Bandyk: Fused glass and silver clay jewelry/ceramics
Tania Blanco: Mixed media/collage/ small works
Susan Borghesi: Clay sculpture/ornaments/ cement crosses
Kris Cromwell: Oil and acrylic on canvas/mixed media surfaces
Debbie Egizio: Whimsical mixed media mini art/ornaments
Nancy Gelband: Acrylic on canvas/hand painted garden pots
Debra Morse: Shimmerbling/cool accessories
Michael Taylor: Mixed media collage

One of a kind unique artwork in all price ranges for holiday gift giving!

Refreshments served!

Cash or check only please!

Your support of local art and artists is appreciated!!

For further info. contact: Nancy Gelband 630-416-7670

Camp Mack 3 days of creative bliss~

Camp Mack or bust... about 20 or so collage artists are heading or third Collage retreat together more details after we all get back. We would like this to be an annual events for MCS members and non members.

Info on Camp Mack,

Hi Ladies,

I couldn't help but need to know what to bring for the collage retreat. How about you?

I will bring my pc140 copier with some hp papers so if we need to make copies we have that till the toner goes out and then I'll put a donation bowl out.
I'll bring my usual supplies
I do have a CD player and CD's I'll bring that.

Just got off the phone with Pat Pope.

ideas

Bring a blanket to lay on and then a sheet or a sleeping bag as the beds are not soft. I think I'll bring a few top sheets so I can tuck them in and be save for size all the way around. Make sure you bring a pillow too.


But this is the list she has on the paper.

Casual Clothing
Over night necessities,
pillow and towels, robe extra....(No hotel bath stuff there)
Umbrella,
Sleeping bag or bedding most of the beds are twin or double
Bottled water and snacks. No alcohol on camp grounds. (Only water is from the bathrooms)
Projects you wish to work on supplies books dvd-(tv's are old though) Music CD that inspire
Creativity or teach a technique and enthusiasm to create.

There is a microwave and small kitchen are by the upstairs bedding area,

We do need someone to bring coffee, cream and sugar, in dry form thanks... and maybe some filters. If you want bring your own tea too.
How about your own coffee cup.
popcorn if you like
and don't forget you camera and batteries etc,

Extension cords but there are a lot of outlets Pat said.

I'll bring my hair dryer and tack irons plus my extension cords. but if you use the tack iron technique you may want to bring your own too.

there are alot of tables there so we are set.

It's not camping out but it's not the hotel scene so we have to make it what we want... but the food is plentiful and good. I hear.

No smoking in the buildings please be respectful..

If you have any question after this email please contact Pat Pope at 630-852-2778

Looking forward to a great time together

There is still room for more collage people to come so please contact Pat Pope.

New Oct Meeting Field trip plans..

In view of the Marathon on Oct 11th, we will be postponing our trip to the Art Institute until Sunday Oct. 18 with the same basic plan as for this Sunday. Please pass this on to as many members as possibly.
TaniaMCS President.

OCTOBER MEETING
Sunday, October 11, 2009
We will take our annual field trip in October. This year, we’ll visit the Art Institute to see a Victorian collage exhibit and the new modern wing. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Columbus Circle entrance to the Art Institute. Passes will be available for free entrance through various members. We encourage you to carpool or take a train. Parking is discounted before 10 a.m.More information to follow at the September meeting.

For members going to the Retreat at the end of the Oct 2009

Fall Collage Retreat
October 30 – Nov 1, 2009

Camp Alexander Mack
891 E Shady Banks Ln
Milford, IN 46542
(574) 658-3342
574-658-4831
This Retreat Center is located on 200+ acres on the eastern shore of Lake Waubee in North Central Indiana. Camp Alexander Mack is only 1 hour from both South Bend and Fort Wayne and 2 1/2 hours from Indianapolis and Chicago.

Why go to an Artist Retreat? This is a unique opportunity for artists to be together and share their passion and enjoy the atmosphere of Camp Mack. Learn new techniques from fellow artists, share ideas and supplies, experiment, and dedicate a whole weekend to your creative endeavors.

Accommodations: Housing is in Becker Lodge and Mission Village. Workshops are in the lower level of Becker Lodge. Becker Lodge has an elevator.

Registration Costs: $ 108.00 – Includes 5 meals, two nights

Schedule:

Friday: 2:00 pm Arrival, Set up
5:00 pm Evening Meal

Saturday 8:00 am Breakfast
8:45 Workshops/demos/
12:00 Lunch
1:00 pm Work on personal art, Demos, Free Time
5:00 pm Dinner 5:45 pm Continue working on projects
8:00 Show and Tell/ Critique

Sunday 8:00 am Breakfast
8:45 am Continue work
3:30 Cleanup and Packup
4:30 Departure
What to Bring:
Casual Clothing
Overnight necessities
Pillows and Towels
Umbrella
Sleeping Bag or bedding: most of the beds are twin or double
Bottled water and snacks - Alcohol is not permitted at the camp
Projects you wish to work on, supplies, books, DVD’s, Music CD’s that inspire creativity or teach a technique and enthusiasm to create.
Fall Collage Retreat
October 30 – Nov 1, 2009

Camp Alexander Mack
891 E Shady Banks Ln
Milford, IN 46542

Octobers Meeting- Postponed Field Trip

In view of the Marathon we will be postponing our trip to the Art Institute until Sunday Oct. 18 with the same basic plan as for this Sunday. Please pass this on to as many members as possibly.
Tania
MCS President.


OCTOBER MEETINGSunday, October 11, 2009 We will take our annual field trip in October. This year, we’ll visit the Art Institute to see a Victorian collage exhibit and the new modern wing. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Columbus Circle entrance to the Art Institute. Passes will be available for free entrance through various members. We encourage you to carpool or take a train. Parking is discounted before 10 a.m.More information to follow at the September meeting.

Tin Ladies - this Sunday's project!

Members,
Here's some extensive "info" on the tin ladies that I had written up a couple months ago for a whole day workshop. I know we're only going to have a couple of hours, but that should be sufficient time to get your tin lady basically constructed. DO NOT WORRY if you don't have or can't get supplies together. I have plenty of tin cans opened and ready to cut and extra pliers and supplies to share.
This will be fun!!!
Mary

I'm repeating here FOR EMPHASIS - the following info was for a full day workshop. For the MCS meeting it's meant as an informative guideline. Don't think yo have to collect all this stuff!

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Tin Ladies

I’ve titled this project “Tin Ladies” because the basic parts of the doll body are made from tin cans. Really, the bodies can be made from any number of materials such as cardboard, matboard, fabric, wood, but they do take on an interesting look using the tin, particularly when wire, grommets (eyelets), brads, beads and buttons are added.

So the main ingredient is TIN (or like I mentioned, any other material you want to cut into a body shape(s). I’ve found that most cookie and gift tins are quite heavy to work with, but the light weight metals from drink cans seem to work very well. The Arizona Tea cans are very colorful; cola cans work well; I’m sure there are plenty more out there.

You’ll need to cut the tins open. Hubby has been cutting them open for me by sawing off the top and bottom and then laying the piece flat. If you yourself or a companion can do this, great. Otherwise I myself have punctured the (empty) tin and then cut it open with a heavy duty scissors or tin snips. BUT BE CAREFUL, the cut tin can be very sharp. Someone cutting herself is what worries the most with this project. Hubby says we should be wearing gloves when doing this. I haven’t, though!

Besides the TIN PIECES and heavy duty SCISSORS or TIN SNIPS, you’ll want to have some JEWELRY PLIERS and maybe just a plain old pliers. It would be good to have a round nose pliers and a flat head pliers and a wire cutter. Don’t feel you have to go buy these; I have some you could borrow or share. Also bring some WIRE. You’d probably make the most use of 20, 22, or 24 gauge wire for most of the work. If you’re going to make jump rings, something heavier like 16 or 18 gauge would be better for those.

After those items, there’a s million things you could use to put your doll together and to dress / embellish it. I myself have and will bring ½ million of these things and you’ll be welcome to use them.
Here are a few of the million things you could collect to bring:
Jump rings – various sizes (I can show you how to make them)
Grommets (small ones) and setter (These are also called eyelets. I have some you could use.)
Neat old jewelry pieces and chains
Charms and beads – various sizes (longer shaped beads work well for arms and legs).
Buttons, possibly pipe cleaners or telephone wire, thread or string
Fibers for hair or whatever
Hole punches
Small hammer
Geometric shaped pieces (such as poker chips, scrabble or game pieces) that can be used for heads or body parts.

MIDWEST COLLAGE SOCIETY NEWSFLASH
MID AUGUST, 2009
Please read the newsflash closely as there are several changes to our normal meeting schedule!

BLOOMINGDALE PICK-UP DATES
Pick-up dates for the Layers(3) show at the Bloomingdale Park District Museum are:
Saturday, August 22, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Monday, August 24, from noon to 2:00 p.m. If youcannot pick up your own work, please make arrangements with another member to retrieve it for you.


SEPTEMBER MEETING
Sunday, September 13, 2009 (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Darien Municipal Center, 1710 Plainfield Rd., Darien
Mary Warner will teach us how to make the “Tin Ladies” that we all enjoyed at the Bloomingdale
exhibit. Please bring the following if you have them, otherwise Mary has plenty of supplies to share:
 jewelry pliers - flat nose, round nose and wire cutters
 eyelets and eyelet setter (used to be known as grommets)
 1/8 inch or 1/16 inch hole punches
 pieces of chains, old jewelry, things you might have in mind for the type of Tin Ladies hanging at the exhibit.


BOARD MEETING
The Board will meet prior to the September meeting at noon. It is very important that all Board
members attend, as we will be approving the schedule and details of the Exhibit committee.


OCTOBER MEETING
Sunday, October 11, 2009 (NOTE DATE & TIME CHANGE)
We will take our annual field trip the second Sunday of October. This year, we’ll visit the Art Institute to see a Victorian collage exhibit and the new modern wing. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Columbus Circle entrance to the Art Institute. Passes will be available for free entrance through various members. We encourage you to carpool or take a train. Parking is discounted before 10 a.m.
More information to follow at the September meeting.

Another article!

Did you all see the nice article about Eve Ozer - with her picture and that of her exquisite corpse?
It was in our Press Publications local paper this last Friday.
Eve, I saved my copy if you want it!
Mary

Award winners of Layers III

Midwest Collage Society
Layers 3
Bloomingdale Park District Museum
Judged by Ann Blass

First Place: Dianne Martia "Still"
Second Place: Sarah Ettinger "Free to Dream"
Second Place: Pat Pope "Touch of White"
Third Place: Eve Ozer "Equisites Corpse 2 Torso"
Third Place: Tania Blanco "Babel"
Third Place: Mary Yezek "New City"
Honorable Mention: Cynthia Lee "City Scape"
Honorable Mention: Dennis Salaty "The Prize"
Honorable Mention: Jerri Reimann "Earth Scape 1-Day"
Honorable Mention: Ann Hupke "Heart Beat"

Judges Comments: I'm impressed with the variety and dedication the artist's have displayed. I enjoy the use of mixed media both 2-D and 3-D, I think the title Layers is very appropriate many nuances and care(thought). The exquisite Corpse(s) are whimsical and Funky. Good Job All.

Midwest Collage Society Layers III Bloomindale Park District Exhibit 2009