October 2011 www.villagegalleryarts.org Issue 10 Hours of Operation: Emma Achleithner President’s Message 2 Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Patrons Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm 2012 Inside Shows 12505 NW Cornell Road A man’s home may be his castle but I like mine to be the image of a serious studio. My mornings start Portland, Oregon 97229 with a jolt. No time to wake up slowly. Downstairs, Classes 3-5 paints are permanently laid out for immediate access. 503.644.8001 Workshops At the top of the stairwell, paintings of my upcoming Bobbie Willard, President 503.819.3906 VGA Who’s Who 6 Liz Walker, Vice President 503.643.9236 show are stacked against the wall, somewhat like Monet did. My grandchildren’s artwork, my friend’s Mike Porter, Recording Sec. 503.848.3988 artsy note cards, and fanciful package toppers from Members On Display Britt Bentley, Treasurer 503.643.6138 last Christmas cover the backsplash of the kitchen 7 counter. I want to see art at every turn. Sharon Dunham, Art Focus Newsletter 503.524.7745 Inside Shows Judy Vatne, Publicity Chair 503.297.1089 On the garden side, flowers nod to me through the Ellen Jackson, Cashier 503.864.8132 glass while I drink my first cup of coffee in the AMP calendar 8 Kalyani Pattani, Desk Worker Chair 503.533.9027 dimness of the early light. Today the blue sky is reflected on the glossy rose leaves. Such a blue on a Leslie Dugas, Class Scheduler 503-645-6512 green surface! Cyndie Christiansen, Inside Show Chair 503.648-1884 Otto Van Walstijn, Outside Show Chair 503.645.2475 My roomy pantry does not hold dill pickles or Nina Kirby, Hanging Chair 503.577.3755 canned soups. It’s best to leave those on Costco’s Featured Artists big shelves. I need the space for many dozens of Kat McCullough, Cards Chair 503.466.5527 brushes and tubes of wild color paints I might want Barb Sulek, Membership Chair 503.590.8166 to use some day. There are jars of modern painting 2011 aids that promise on the label to make me a better Ann Hazard-Hoffman, Craft Chair 503 629-9778 painter. Allen Greene, Housekeeping Chair 503.646.9434 October Marlene Huntsinger, Website 503.297.8856 For my outdoor break I run over to Jenkins Estate Ree Lesher , Website Publicity 503 626-6418 Park where acorns are dropping onto the path. I pick up a handful while a squirrel screeches obscenities at Emma Achleithner Buff Holtman, ListServe 503.747.2312 me from above. A short stick, cloaked in silvery Ken Findley, Building Owner 503.936.9796 moss will later challenge my patience when I try to capture its likeness in a negative painting technique. Ryan Egge, Building Owner 503.201.9938 I was schooled in Austria where humorless professors conducted highly disciplined classes. It’s not that they lacked a sense for laughter; they just thought frivolity had no place in the hallowed ateliers of their school. After four years of art training I emerged as a metal engraver, bestowing decorative designs onto metal objects from silver platters to jewelry. I remember balking at mandatory classes of metallurgy: Heat treating, crystal structures, metal testing and such. But, unbelievably to me, it was precisely this knowledge, in combination with metal decoration, that kept me in college teaching positions for twenty one years. Artist Reception Happily, after retirement, I have come back to November-Bonnie Tucker Sunday, October 9th painting. While my style of watercolor art reflects my old school, the classes I teach ring out with Noon—2:00pm laughter and frolic. December-Joanna Hay Page 2 The Village Gallery of Arts October 2011 President’s Message We thank the following I am happy to report that things are going smoothly at our gallery. Village Gallery Patrons We have completed projects and others are in the planning stages. Our finances are in order, thanks to Britt, and he tells us we are finan- Van Gogh cially sound. This is an accomplishment, I believe, in this economy. Ken & Dolores Findley In addition to the AMP picnic that just took place there are two other educational events coming up on Sept. 20th and Nov. 15th from Picasso Level 6:30pm—8pm at the gallery. Please refer to the last page of this news- letter for the meeting topics, or check our website for details. Art Media Bethany Frame Central Last but not least, our newly redesigned website www.villagegalleryarts.org went "live" in August. VGA member Chrisman Picture Frame & Gallery Kathryn Delaney did a great job of remodeling the site with input Jerry R. Hrabal, from Liz Walker and Marlene Huntsinger (who are both now learning how to add new artists’ galleries to the site). Included on our site is a State Farm Insurance calendar of events (which we are slowly adding to) and useful member Jon Roth documents you can download when needed. If you have been a VGA Pete Rux member for at least 6 months and you'd like to have your own artist's gallery on the site, please email Liz ([email protected]) to learn John Mohney how to get started. Six members are already in the queue to be added Judy Vatne --we'd like to see even more of you join up! Please consider joining these members & friends of VGA to support our gallery Bobbie Willard, President Village Gallery Inside Show Schedule for 2012 Month Theme Who may show Work due in by Jan Symphony AC, P Jan 7 Feb Texture AC, P Feb 4 Mar Flights of Fancy AC, P Mar 3 Apr NO THEME, AWARD MONTH AC, P Apr 1 May ART CHALLENGE ALL May 5 June Noon to Night AC, P June 2 July Journey AC, P July 7 Aug Shadow AC, P Aug 4 Sep Light AC, P Sep 1 Oct NO THEME, AWARD MONTH AC, P Oct 6 Nov / Dec NO THEME, HOLIDAY SHOW AC, P, AS, H Nov 3 A signup sheet has been placed in the gallery (in the classroom on the bulletin board) for Featured Artist of the Month for 2012. Spaces will fill up fast and it’s first come, first served so you will want to get in and sign up soon. Submitted by Cyndie Christiansen, Inside Show Chair Page 3 The Village Gallery of Arts October 2011 Class Scheduling Chairperson Leslie Dugas 503.645.6512 Youth Classes Children’s Art Classes ~ Terri Gonzalez In this once a week class, students will explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques, continuing with drawing, watercolor, people, cartooning and clay. This is a wonderful class to learn the basic principles and concepts of various art mediums and techniques. Please register by the month. These classes fills up quickly, so register early. Pre-registration is required. Ages: 7-12yr. Mondays, 3:45-4:45pm October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Cost $50 November 7, 14, 21, 28 Cost $40 Wednesdays, 3:45-4:45pm October 5, 12, 19, 26 Cost: $40 November 2, 9, 16, 30 Cost $40 Books! Books! And more Books! ~ Sarah Fagan Explore the fun and creative world of bookmaking. Each month is a different theme. Themes are as follows: October: Interactive Structures-- Get your creative juices flowing by making fun pop-up books, spinning wheel books, books with secret pockets and pull-tab books. November: Books based on good read--Thingamajig Book (inspired by Beverly Cleary’s Janet’s Thingamajig), The Big Orange Splot book (inspired by D. Manus Pinkwater’s The Big Orange Splot), Minia- ture Fingerprint Books (inspired by Peter H. Reynolds The Dot) and Stick Bound Book (inspired by Antoinette Portis Not a Box and Not a Stick) December: Historical Books and Paper Toys—Thaumatropes (paper spinners), movable paper pup- pets, tunnel books (paper theatres), Jacob’s Ladder Books. Ages 5-11. Register by the month. Minimum:4, must be signed up a week before the classes start (Friday before) Go to www.sarahfagan.com to seem more samples of Sarah’s work. Fridays, 3:45-4:45pm October 7, 14, 21, 28 Cost $40, supplies included November 4, 11, 18 Cost $30, supplies included December 2, 9, 16, 23 Cost $40, supplies included ALTERED ART / MIXED MEDIA Iris Fold Cards ~ Patti Isaacs Learn the beautiful art of Iris Folding. The paper crafting technique of folding strips of colored paper to form a design. The center of the design is reminiscent of the iris of an eye or a camera lens. Patti Isaacs has been creating Iris Fold cards and framed wall art for more than 7 years. Her demos at the Japanese Gardens -Paper Garden Show were highly anticipated and heavily attended. You will take home 1 completed card along with the knowledge and tips to create your own masterpieces. All materials will be supplied. You are welcome to bring a lunch. Supply fee of $10 payable to instructor at s t a r t o f c l a s s . M y A r t i s t W e b s i t e : www.pattiisaacs.com. Saturday September 17 9:30am - 1:30pm Cost $35 Page 4 The Village Gallery of Arts October 2011 ALTERED ART / MIXED MEDIA (continued) Fine Art Glass Lamp ~ Veronica Lake Create a beautiful lamp that is not only a fabulous work of art, but also very functional. You will be using handmade papers to build your own masterpiece. Different skill levels will be welcome as students can create unique abstract designs, landscapes, or work from several stencils (for those who want less of challenge).