Wednesday, June 26, 2019

We woke up today to this warning from TWC. Nine of us didn’t let it stop us. Off the water by noon, as planned. And

joined then by another six Bitter Ends and Bob for waterfront lunch.

Our launch and lunch place.

Evie’s waterfront. Across the Intracoastal Waterway is Casey Key.

Donna, Brian, Pam, Marge playing on the sandbar in the Gulf off Palmer Point Park. 20-30 minute paddle from

Evie’s.

Plus Chris Kutka.

We take the summer off from dinghy racing.

Donna and Brian on the sandy end of the channel that used to be Midnight Pass. Now Palmer Point Park.

Pam, Marge and John getting ready to kayak back to Evie’s. Palmer Point Park is a narrow spit of land connecting

Casey Key to Siesta Key.

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Hosted by Anne Chotkowski photo and story by Marge Whiteman Our Wednesday activity this week was a tour of the Clyde Butcher Gallery followed by lunch at Blu Island Bistro. Anne Chotkowski gave a beautiful tour explaining both Clyde Butcher’s work and the processes of his dark room. This small but mighty group then headed to lunch. We thought we lost Ann Carroll in a sudden downpour, but she reappeared wet and

hungry. 😁

Explanation of his various equipment with Ann Carroll at the camera

in the Butcher style!

Anne Chotkowski explaining development processes

Dark room. Possibly largest in North America

Clyde Butcher...and Santa Hat?? Anne did not explain this😁

Dark room. Possibly largest in North America

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Sunprinting and Bread Making Hosted Anne and Bill Chotkowski

Sunprinting activity at the Captain’s home with out of state guests! Sunprints are based on the cyanotype

process, which has been used by artists since its development in the 19th century.

Objects that eclipse the sun’s light will show up in white, with the rest of the paper turning a vibrant Prussian

Blue.

Bread making with King Arthur trained Bill. He guided a group of twelve into the mysteries of no knead and cold

(refrigerator )three day rise dough.

10/20/2019 The Fabric of India Explores the History and Vitality of Textiles | The Ringling

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THE FABRIC OF INDIA EXPLORES THE HISTORY AND VITALITY OF TEXTILES03/06/19

SARASOTA, Fla., – Textiles are and have been a defining force in India’s culture and history, somuch so that in ancient Greece and Babylon, “India” was shorthand for “cotton.” The Fabric ofIndia, The Ringling’s first major exhibition of Indian art, will showcase the variety, technicalsophistication and adaptability of Indian textiles from the 15th to the 21st century.

The Fabric of India, on view July 7-Oct. 13, 2019, will feature more than 140 examples drawnfrom the internationally-renowned holdings of London’s Victoria & Albert Museum andinternational partners. Historical dress, carefully preserved fabrics and cutting-edge currentfashion will be displayed, giving visitors an opportunity to explore not just the superiorcraftsmanship of the textiles, but the story they tell about the social, economic and politicalexchanges that drove their creation and consumption.

“The beauty and technical mastery of the textiles in this exhibition are extraordinary, but there’salso a great deal of substance,” said Rhiannon Paget, Ph.D., curator of Asian art at The Ringling.“Ultimately, the exhibition is not just about textiles or India, but about the shared histories,achievements and fates of people in every corner of the globe.”

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Spanning more than 500 years, The Fabric of India showcases the remarkable techniques ofweaving, dyeing, printing and embroidery of the Indian textile industry. Organized in six thematicsections, the exhibition features a wide range of objects such as a Kashmir Map Shawl, a large,finely-woven pashmina intricately embroidered with a bird’s-eye view of the city of Srinagar,capital of the territory of Kashmir; a border for a woman’s dress from the 19th centuryembroidered with green iridescent beetle-wing cases; and a more-than-50-foot Gujarati roomhanging that was found abandoned on a New York City street. Fabrics and clothing fromcontemporary designers that engage with India’s rich heritage of textiles will also be displayed,including pieces by Osman Yousefzada, Dries Van Noten, Hermès, Rahul Mishra and ManishArora.

“In our interconnected global landscape, exhibitions like this are essential to increasing ourunderstanding of the forces that have shaped an important industry,” said Steven High, executivedirector of The Ringling. “And the vibrant color and extraordinary artistry of the objects willcertainly inspire creators in our community and beyond.”

A 240-page color book, edited by Rosemary Crill, former senior curator of the Asian Departmentat the Victoria & Albert Museum, will be available for purchase in the Museum Store.

Image: Gujarati Embroidery, 1690 - 1700, Cotton embroidered with silk, 78 3/8 x 70 1/2 in. Onloan from the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Wednesday, August 07, 2019 POOL PARTY at Sylvia Turner’s Home

Greetings fellow Mermaids,

I know, me too! Can't wait to see you at Sylvia's house, 1523 Bayshore Dr in

Nokomis at noon or so this Wednesday, August 7th!

Sylvia will have a yummy dessert waiting for us as well as some beverages.

Bring your own lunch and towel, bathing suits optional!

Captain Anne and hostess Sylvia Turner, sylvianellie@verizon.net.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Post by Brenda Bell

Winner 5 Crowns held Wednesday8/14. Marge was our hostess and teacher. Fun game for Nancy Muldoon, Wendy

Murray, Miriam Staveley, Marge Grafton Whiteman and me. More gaming to follow ❗️

Connie Flenner Lippowitsch

The crown suits you, Miriam!

Wednesday, August 28, 2019