Mailing Address: PO Box 3061 Sherwood Park, AB T8H 2T1 Street Address: 590 Broadmoor Blvd, S. Park artsoc@telus.net www.artstrathcona.com Ph: 780 449 4443

NOVEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER

President’s Message Years ago my message here was to negate violence and negativity in our Country with beautiful artwork … things have not changed! Let’s hope our new Government can lead us into a peaceful world. We must still endeavour to quash the violence on TV, on the Internet, and in today’s world everywhere. What better way than to paint beautiful things! …with friends! Rather let’s reflect on our great Fall Show and Sale, the cooperation that the members showed, and the time volunteered. What a wonderful Committee, led by Dianna Sapara. Sales were $4640, with $910 in the Loft! Great job, everyone!. The social interaction was wonderful to see, and the show, when added to the ASSC lists of events, enhances our chances for the next AFA grant!!

Next up is our colorful Christmas MarketPlace, Nov 16 and 17, and it is hoped that all members will stop by for an apple cider and enjoy the many items that our members have presented for unique gifts for the holiday season. The Loft Gallery is of course open as well with more gifts for the season. Be a good member and stop by with all your friends and relatives! The other members would appreciate seeing you.

Everyone is reminded to update their volunteer hour sheets prior to year end to enhance our chances for the next AFA grant. Thank you to all the members who responded to the ASSC Survey! At the November meeting, we will discuss the results. Still hoping that many of you will check the Board & Committee Roles sent out earlier and find a position on a Committee that will interest you and let you be more involved with the other artists in the Society. There are lighter tasks, and something for everyone. Volunteer hours are important for grants, but also give you an opportunity to interact with a great group of friends. Let me know if you are interested in any of the positions.

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We must continue to find a way to educate the population about original artwork and its beauty. Is it the nature and age of the patron? The type of art? The economy? There are many large new homes in the County without artwork. One of the shift workers in the Loft Gallery reported having had a lady and her 9 year old son come into view the artwork. The son bought a card. When the shift worker questioned who the card was for, the son said “No, it’s mine. I collect original art!!” So there’s a start!! Regards, Sonja

Thank you to the following – you are appreciated!

Elaine for all the work and dedication to making the workshops in the past the pride of the ASSC:

Dianna Sapara, for her inspiration of Art We All Canadian, and to her and Committee for a job well done with the Fall Show! Doreen and Antoinette for opening Drop in Days on Wednesdays!

MEMBERS’ CORNER

Next Board Meeting: November 5 at 6:30 pm, Ottewell Centre

Next General Meeting: November 12 at 7 pm, Ottewell Centre – Meeting at 7 pm.

Deadline to enter art at the MIS for Dec 1 to Feb 1 is November 1. Email burke.val@gmail.com

Christmas Market: November 16 & 17

General Meeting, Election Night & Potluck - December 10 at 6:30 pm

Caught in the Act!

Heather Pant Workshop: Great fun beginning with a PURPLE background! A very friendly casual workshop that produced many tips! Many laughs! And great results!

WHEN VOLUNTEERING TO HELP OUT AT A WORKSHOP,

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU QUALIFY FOR VOLUNTEER HOURS

WITH THE ASSC, in accordance with the following:

VOLUNTEERS HOURS to claim:

A 1 day workshop = 2.5 to 3 hours

A 2 day workshop = 4.5 to 5 hours

3 day workshop = 5 to 5.5 hours

6 week session – 9 hours

The hours can vary depending on class size,

Workshop extended, etc. Please use your

Discretion. Thanks.

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REPORT FROM THE MISERICORIDA HOSPITAL and Sue Scott:

Yes we’ll keep promoting our art. I’m in the halls often weekly due to my appointments in the hospital and I get to hear the appreciative comments made by the many patients, visitors, and staff who are going down the halls. It’s great publicity for our artists and club. Just last week my doctor asked me about the ASSC. He had seen the art in the hall on his way to the Cabrini Center. I’ve seen him a number of times exploring art pieces with his colleagues. What great advertising even without any sales possibly involved. Yours Sue Scott ____________________

Art Challenge for November going out to all Members: Doors & Windows (literal or it could be more non specific like windows to the soul, doorway to heaven, etc Again the how of making it is totally up to the artist. It could be drawn, painted, sculpted, assembled, multi-media, 3D Produce and meet on November 6 at 11 am to review, and bring all creations to the November General meeting for all to see! ------------------------ TIPS ON VARNISHING ARTWORK (from the Paint Spot) Reasons to Varnish

• Improve the appearance • Unify the sheen level of the work • Make it easier to clean; • Provide a barrier to dust, pollutants, and physical damage.

Go to kim@paintspot.ca and Read More: 12 Tip For Varnishing Oil Or Acrylic Paintings

Did you know How to Varnish a Watercolour _________________

Christmas Market Place Nov 16 from 10-4pm , Nov 17 from 11-4pm

Local ASSC artists have been busy creating unique items for this one of a kind, not to be missed show.

Featuring: Pottery - Fused Glass - Jewelry - Rustic Crafts

Unique Decorations - Sewing - Knitting - Carvings Greeting Cards - Baking - Preserves

 Admission is free

Donations to the Strathcona Food Bank gratefully accepted

Presented by the Art Society of Strathcona County - www.artstrathcona.com

A.J. Ottewell Center (Red Barn)590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park

Need Incentive? No room at home? Want to socialize with other artists?

Want to just chat and learn about the Art Society?

Here’s an opportunity……

The ASSC will open the Ottewell Centre

(590 Broadmoor Blvd) for DROP IN PAINTING TIME:

MONDAYS from 1 to 4 pm, beginning September 9, and WEDNESDAYS from 9:30 to 12:30 beginning September 11

(except Oct 16 and 23)

Free to members; $5.00 charge for non members

BRING YOUR OWN SUPPLIES!! Set up your own table (unless already set up),

clean up and put it away after if need be If you are messy, there are floor carpets that can be laid under your area.

Bring your own refreshment and snack/lunch, or if someone is so inclined, coffee can be made in the kitchen using the ASSC cupboard (far upper right), and

sneak a cookie! Enjoy your time at the Centre. OR JUST DROP BY and chat with the artists

and make a friend who can teach you about the Art Society!!

HAVE FUN! LEARN FROM OTHER ARTISTS! HAVE FUN!

JANUARY 2020 PAINTING PORTRAITS - 6 weeks IN ACRYLIC OR OIL Terrie Shaw - Wed Jan.15, 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 19 1-4pm Cost $100 WATERCOLOURS 6 week session Willie Wong 9:30 - 12:30 Jan 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Cost $160 OIL PAINT & COLD WAX MEDIUM - Dee Poisson Jan 25/26, 10-4pm Cost $100

OCTOBER

ACRYLIC POURING INTERMEDIATE Norma Callicott – Oct 31 10-4pm Cost $55 - CANCELLED

APRIL/MAY ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE PAINTING - Randy Hayashi April 30, 7pm. May 1/2, 9:30-4:30 Cost $130 ACRLIC POURING BEGINNERS – Norma Callicott May 23, 10-4pm Cost $55

Art Society of Strathcona County

WORKSHOP Newsletter NOVEMBER 2019

FEBRUARY

WHIMISICAL PAINTING IN OIL or ACRYLIC – Cindy Revell Feb 8/9 - 10-4pm $110 CREATE A BETTER PAINTING 6 week session (Thursdays) Margaret Klappstein –Feb. 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1. 1-4pm Cost $100

MIXED MEDIUM II - Doris Charest - Feb 29, Mar. 1st 10-5pm Cost $110

VOLUNTEERS HOURS

Note: Hours to claim – A one day workshop 2.5-3 hours. A two day workshop 4.5-5 hours 3 day workshop 5-5.5 hours 6 week session – 9 hours The hours can vary, depending on class size, workshop extended, etc. please use your discretion. Thanks!

MARCH

PASTELS - 4 week session - Joyce Boyer Mar. 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8 - 7pm-9:30pm Cost $70 WATERCOLOUR LANDSCAPE– INTERMEDIATE Frances Alty-Arscott March 28, 10am-3:30 Cost $55

APRIL/MAY ACRYLIC LANDSCAPE PAINTING - Randy Hayashi April 30 7pm. May 1/2, 9:30-4:30 Cost $130

Loft Gallery and Gift Shop

(Open Monday, Wednesday,

Saturday and Sunday 12 – 4)

It’s amazing how quickly this year has gone by! Our final show of 2019 will be hung on November 1 and we are looking forward to some new members showing and volunteering! Our Feature Artist will be Melissa Baron. The Christmas Marketplace falls during this rotation and we anticipate large crowds. As usual we will host some vendors from the Christmas Marketplace for the latter part of November and until the Gallery closes December 22. With Christmas in mind, this is a “Cash and Carry” show so paintings that are sold can be taken immediately. We still need some shifts filled so please consider volunteering. On December 22, the Loft Gallery and the Gift Gallery will be completely cleared out in preparation for the intake of new Gift Gallery items in January. Members who are interested in putting items in the Gift Gallery for January – June are asked to submit their inventory by Sunday, January 27 to asscgallery@gmail.com. The intake day will be January 30 at 2:00. Artists with items in the Gift Gallery will be required to work a shift in February and one shift for every two months following that. The first show of the year (February 1 – 23) will be a group show featuring the artists from a senior’s class that Joyce Boyer teaches. The bi-monthly shows for 2020 will follow the same format as in the past- email (asscgallery@gmail.com) your intent to show by the first of the month preceding the show and your inventory list by the 15th of the month preceding the show. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and share the Loft Gallery posts….we are working hard to make sales for you!

VOLUNTEER HOURS: Please continue to record your volunteer hours in the book located in the drawer to the left of the kitchen sink (or at home and insert them into the binder before you enter a show and at year end) These hours will enable you to show your artwork and they are also part of the application for the ASSC’s annual AFA grant.

Please stop at the Welcome Table on your way into meetings and sign in for the evening. This is important for the ASSC meeting attendance record and it may become important to you too if you are planning on showing your artwork at ASSC shows.

“LIKE” the ASSC on Facebook and please pass the message around!!!

SHOWING? If you are having a show or an art event, please send your information to Anita, Newsletter Editor, for inclusion in the Newsletter!

Send your emails/suggestions to “THE MAIL BAG” or use the suggestion box found in the ASSC foyer!

Please UPDATE YOUR ARTWORK regularly on the ASSC website!

Members can now download an app for Android and iOS so they can log on to the ASSC Website from their phones and tablets. https://www.wildapricot.com/blogs/newsblog/2018/11/15/app-for-members-android?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=android_members_app&fbclid=IwAR0y1-4qjvigr8pBARY0UWr9auJVqAaABTwpzouSNgrt4mMOaw0AXKVI8Es#features

A “SHOUT-OUT” TO ALL MEMBERS!

Sometimes, the best advice comes from the experiences and learned lessons of others! Sometimes, it’s as simple as sharing a good quote, a comical joke, words of wisdom, or a big mistake. We’re open to anything - suggestions, questions, ideas - whatever you have...

Email “THE MAIL BAG”

minirose@telusplanet.net We look forward to hearing from each and every one of you - NOT ALL AT ONCE - OF COURSE!

Editor’s Message It would be very much appreciated if all submissions for the Newsletter could be sent by the 22nd of each month. And if you possibly can, please use ‘Arial’ font for your submissions, (it just makes life easier for the editor.) Members If you are having a show or an art event, please send your information to Anita Skubleny, Newsletter Editor, at askubleny@yahoo.ca for inclusion in the Newsletter! Also If you have any photos of art that you would like to send me so I can build of file of artworks to use in the newsletter, when there is space, it would be great.

The ASSC has a new friend! This teddy bear has been donated by a resident on behalf of her mother who has passed away. She wished to have him in a place where he would be appreciated. He is No. 447 out of a limited 1000! He presently resides in his new home ...The Loft Gallery. Say “hi” next time you come in!