1. art and entertainment

JANUARY 2010
• Pizza postcards
and pizza for
lunch!
Brrr!
• Valentines and
cookies for a
sweet ending!
Picture this if you will. A not
not-so-little
little blonde haired woman is huddled over
her computer, wearing three layers of shirts, the warmest sweatpants she
can find, socks, bedroom slippers and a pair of fingerless mitts so she can
type. Oh, and an afghan on h
her lap. I thought I liked cold weather.
Shoveling snow, walking the dogs – well, I’ve already had my quota for this
year!
I’m looking forward to our January meeting.
Pizza postcards and
Valentines! A dual presentation by Monica Kent and Sue Chemler. I haven’t
made Valentines in years, but this year I may see if I can combine what
Monica and Sue are doing into a few very spe
special
cial cards for friends and
relatives.
*Remember:
Remember: the January meeting – and only the January meeting will be at the Downers Grove Public Library
Library.. See you there!
January Meeting – Monica Kent and Sue Chemler
The next meeting of the DuPage Textile Arts Guild will be Monday, January
11, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library.
Library
Monica Kent will show us her intriguing pizza post cards and Sue Chemler
will present a slide show on the history of love notes, tokens of love, and
courting
courting.
In February, quilt artist Mickey Dupree will lecture on ”Tips, Tricks & Other
Stuff”, with an afternoon workshop on ““Colorific
ific Quilts”.
Quilts” Be sure to sign up
for the workshop; a nominal fee is being charged with the amount
depend
depending on the number of people who register.
The Downers Grove Public Library is at 1050 Curtiss St., in Downers Grove.
630.960.1200
The DTAG Rag
Page 2 of 5
Eats ‘N Treats
Pizza Party! Everybody chips in $4, DTAG
supplies the salad greens and dressing. Please
bring whatever other salad toppings you’d like to
add – cut up veggies, sunflower seeds, etc.
For dessert? What better way to finish up any
leftover cookies, cake, nuts or candy from
Christmas than to share them with DTAG friends!
Keep Those Fingers From Freezing!
If you are looking for
something to do why
not knit or crochet
something?
Your best teacher is your last
mistake.
Ralph Nader
Free
patterns
are
available from many
websites. At some you
need to register before
you
can
download
patterns
but
the
registration is free also.
Look under free knit
patterns for a knit hat
with earflaps that are
red hearts for Valentine's
Day. Try:
berroco.com
Patonsyarns.com
knitpicks.com
lionbrand.com
Joanns.com
did get both the crazy
hats knit & wrapped for
Christmas.
Looking
forward
to
seeing you all in Jan.
Happy New Year to you
& yours, Judy Mayo
I just typed free knit hat
patterns in the search
box and I had many
different ones from
which to choose. PS I
Inquiring Minds Want to Know:
What’s happening in Chicago and surrounding areas in which
DTAG members would be interested? Art fairs, gallery shows,
conferences, even fun shops! Do you know of places where we
can go get inspiration or find much needed supplies for our art?
Are you showing or selling your art at any of these places?
Drop me a line and I’ll include the information in the next issue of
the DTAG Rag.
The DTAG Rag
Page 3 of 5
Places to Go; Things to See
Women’s Journeys in Fiber
January 4-22, 2010
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
401 Country Club Road
Crystal Lake, IL
www.lakesidelegacy.org
www.womensjourneysinfiber.com
Marilyn Annin
Materials: Reconfigured
September 16, 2009 – January 17, 2010
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
2220 N. Terrace Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
www.cavtmuseums.org
Contemporary Art Quilts
Ann Miller Titus/Barbara J. Parady
January 8 – February 13, 2010
Kavanagh Gallery
The Fine Line Creative Arts Center
6N158 Crane Road
St. Charles, IL
www.fineline.org
Some Nifty websites to check out:
www.creatingbuddhas.com
Be sure to watch the movie trailer
www.masha.org
Informed Dichotomy
Regina Benson
January 14 – March 26, 2010
North Gallery, Wright Museum of Art
Beloit, Wisconsin
www.beloit.edu/wright
www.dreamrocket.com
www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/09/s
pider-silk
Time for a New Challenge!
Get ready! It’s coming! Sue and I will unveil the new
Challenge at the January meeting. The plan is to present
the idea in January and see the results in May at our
Spring Luncheon.
We enjoyed seeing the very different interpretations of the
greeting card that were presented at the December
meeting. Thanks to all who brought in their completed
projects and to those who started but didn’t get a chance
to finish them. Here’s hoping that we have a little more and less busy - time for this one!
We cannot waste time. We can
only waste ourselves.
George M. Adams
The DTAG Rag
Page 4 of 5
2010/2011 Programs
The results are in! Below are the meeting schedule and topics for 2010/2011.
Looks like some fun times are headed our way!
SEPT 13, 2010 – Papermaking Workshop with Carolyn & Mary Mueller - We will
th
make paper sheets for use in the Book Binding Workshop on Feb. 14 with Cheryl
Mahowald. Join Mary and Carolyn for a day of creative fun. We will explore three
different papermaking types:
EMBEDDING--adding pieces of thread, dried flower petals, seeds or spices to a
sheet of paper.
EMBOSSING--creating a raised or recessed design on a sheet of paper.
CASTING/MOLDING--using a cookie cutter to make a formed shape.
Use your creation to make a wall hanging or special card. Each participant will take
home a few sample sheets. The supply list will be given when you sign up.
Bring a dedicated blender if you have one. (*Alternate Location)
OCT 11, 2010 – Shibori Workshop - Diana Urso (*Alternate Location) – We will
make a silk shibori scarf. Materials will be required: plastic pipe, dyes, foam
brushes, mixing cups, water, strong string, masking tape, iron & board, hair dyer or
fan. Wear old clothes. There will be no formal presentation, just basic instructions
and process. $25 each will include finished silk scarf, 54” X 9”, pleated.
NOV 8, 2010 - Natasha Lehrer from Esther’s Place will demonstrate how to make a
“Hammered Copper Pin“ as pictured. We will be using semi-precious stones and
beads with 16 gauge copper wire to create a gorgeous pin. $28 per person includes
all materials.
DEC 13, 2010 – “Using Your Yarns; A Look at the Creative Process” - Patsy Sue
Zawistowski will present a slide show and tell us about her own creative journeys.
She will also give hints to help us tame the treasure in our stash. A true fiberholic,
Patsy will share joys and frustrations, as she encourages us to stop saving our
super skeins and use them!
JAN 10, 2011 – ?
FEB 14, 2011 – Book Binding by Cheryl Mahowald – Using handmade paper
sheets, create your own story book from the paper we made in September. She will
bring samples of paper for the lecture, show techniques, history, and demonstrate
pouring techniques. Materials included. Wear old clothes. $25 each (*Alternate
Location)
MAR 14, 2011 – ?
APR 11, 2011 – “Artist Trading Cards” (ATC’s) by Sandra Willard. ATC’s are
individual art miniatures which pass hand to hand, via trade. They are originals or a
limited edition series; size limited to 2.5”X3.5”. Sandra has lots of examples of her
work in various media. Sandra has prepared a power point presentation highlighting
the history, meaning, rules and etiquette of ATC’s.
MAY 9, 2011 – Annual Luncheon
*Alternate Location: Safety Village, 7400 Cass Ave, Darien, IL (across from Jewel
th
on 75 & Cass). Parking lot shared with Darien School District; Lace School on
west side of Cass.
The DTAG Rag
DTAG OFFICERS
2009-2010
President
1st Vice Pres.
2nd Vice Pres.
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Hospitality
Newsletter
Publicity
Webmaster
Judy Mayo
Monica Kent
Diana Urso
Sue Chemler
Carolyn Sparks
Alice Jenks
Mary Mueller
Valda Miller
Susann Carlson
Susann Carlson
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
www.dupagetextileartsguild.com
Page 5 of 5
Another message from your newsletter editor
This newsletter will be
sent monthly via email
as a .pdf attachment to
everyone with an email
address. It will also be
available (with all the
previous
newsletters)
on the DTAG website.
The
deadline
for
articles, news items,
upcoming events, etc.
will be the 1st of the
month before the date
of the next issue, e.g.
the
deadline
for
material to go into the
March issue
February 1.
will
be
Please
send
all
newsletter
material,
questions
and
comments
to
[email protected].
About Our Organization…
The purpose of the
DuPage Textile Arts
Guild is to encourage
development in the
textile
arts,
to
encourage
high
standards of design and
technique,
and
to
promote the study of
historic sources, artistic
principles and other
subjects related to the
textile arts.
We meet on the 2nd
Monday of each month
at the Indian Prairie
Public Library unless
the topic of the meeting
requires that we meet
at someplace where we
can get “dirty”!
JANUARY 2010
• Pizza postcards
and pizza for
lunch!
Brrr!
• Valentines and
cookies for a
sweet ending!
Picture this if yo
you will. A not-so-little blonde-haired
haired woman is huddled over
her computer, wearing three layers of shirts, the warmest sweatpants she
can find, socks, bedroom slippers and a pair of fingerless mitts so she can
type. Oh, and an afghan on h
her lap. I thought I liked cold weather.
Shoveling snow, walking the dogs – well, I’ve already had my quota for this
year!
I’m looking forward to our January meeting.
Pizza postcards and
Valentines! A dual presentation by Monica Kent and Sue Chemler. I haven’t
made Valentines in years, but this year I may see if I can combine what
Monica and Sue are doing into a few very spe
special
cial cards for friends and
relatives.
*Remember:
Remember: the January meeting – and only the January meeting will be at the Downers Grove Public Library
Library.. See you there!
January Meeting – Monica Kent and Sue Chemler
The next meeting of the DuPage Textile Arts Guild will be Monday, January
11, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library.
Library
Monica Kent will show us her intriguing pizza post cards and Sue Chemler
will present a slide show on the history of love notes, tokens of love, and
courting
courting.
In February, quilt artist Mickey Dupree will lecture on ”Tips, Tricks & Other
Stuff”, with an afternoon workshop on ““Colorific
ific Quilts”.
Quilts” Be sure to sign up
for the workshop; a nominal fee is being charged with the amount
depend
depending on the number of people who register.
The Downers Grove Public Library is at 1050 Curtiss St., in Downers Grove.
630.960.1200
The DTAG Rag
Page 2 of 5
Eats ‘N Treats
Pizza Party! Everybody chips in $4, DTAG
supplies the salad greens and dressing. Please
bring whatever other salad toppings you’d like to
add – cut up veggies, sunflower seeds, etc.
For dessert? What better way to finish up any
leftover cookies, cake, nuts or candy from
Christmas than to share them with DTAG friends!
Keep Those Fingers From Freezing!
If you are looking for
something to do why
not knit or crochet
something?
Your best teacher is your last
mistake.
Ralph Nader
Free
patterns
are
available from many
websites. At some you
need to register before
you
can
download
patterns
but
the
registration is free also.
Look under free knit
patterns for a knit hat
with earflaps that are
red hearts for Valentine's
Day. Try:
berroco.com
Patonsyarns.com
knitpicks.com
lionbrand.com
Joanns.com
did get both the crazy
hats knit & wrapped for
Christmas.
Looking
forward
to
seeing you all in Jan.
Happy New Year to you
& yours, Judy Mayo
I just typed free knit hat
patterns in the search
box and I had many
different ones from
which to choose. PS I
Inquiring Minds Want to Know:
What’s happening in Chicago and surrounding areas in which
DTAG members would be interested? Art fairs, gallery shows,
conferences, even fun shops! Do you know of places where we
can go get inspiration or find much needed supplies for our art?
Are you showing or selling your art at any of these places?
Drop me a line and I’ll include the information in the next issue of
the DTAG Rag.
The DTAG Rag
Page 3 of 5
Places to Go; Things to See
Women’s Journeys in Fiber
January 4-22, 2010
Lakeside Legacy Arts Park
401 Country Club Road
Crystal Lake, IL
www.lakesidelegacy.org
www.womensjourneysinfiber.com
Marilyn Annin
Materials: Reconfigured
September 16, 2009 – January 17, 2010
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
2220 N. Terrace Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
www.cavtmuseums.org
Contemporary Art Quilts
Ann Miller Titus/Barbara J. Parady
January 8 – February 13, 2010
Kavanagh Gallery
The Fine Line Creative Arts Center
6N158 Crane Road
St. Charles, IL
www.fineline.org
Some Nifty websites to check out:
www.creatingbuddhas.com
Be sure to watch the movie trailer
www.masha.org
Informed Dichotomy
Regina Benson
January 14 – March 26, 2010
North Gallery, Wright Museum of Art
Beloit, Wisconsin
www.beloit.edu/wright
www.dreamrocket.com
www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/09/s
pider-silk
Time for a New Challenge!
Get ready! It’s coming! Sue and I will unveil the new
Challenge at the January meeting. The plan is to present
the idea in January and see the results in May at our
Spring Luncheon.
We enjoyed seeing the very different interpretations of the
greeting card that were presented at the December
meeting. Thanks to all who brought in their completed
projects and to those who started but didn’t get a chance
to finish them. Here’s hoping that we have a little more and less busy - time for this one!
We cannot waste time. We can
only waste ourselves.
George M. Adams
The DTAG Rag
Page 4 of 5
2010/2011 Programs
The results are in! Below are the meeting schedule and topics for 2010/2011.
Looks like some fun times are headed our way!
SEPT 13, 2010 – Papermaking Workshop with Carolyn & Mary Mueller - We will
th
make paper sheets for use in the Book Binding Workshop on Feb. 14 with Cheryl
Mahowald. Join Mary and Carolyn for a day of creative fun. We will explore three
different papermaking types:
EMBEDDING--adding pieces of thread, dried flower petals, seeds or spices to a
sheet of paper.
EMBOSSING--creating a raised or recessed design on a sheet of paper.
CASTING/MOLDING--using a cookie cutter to make a formed shape.
Use your creation to make a wall hanging or special card. Each participant will take
home a few sample sheets. The supply list will be given when you sign up.
Bring a dedicated blender if you have one. (*Alternate Location)
OCT 11, 2010 – Shibori Workshop - Diana Urso (*Alternate Location) – We will
make a silk shibori scarf. Materials will be required: plastic pipe, dyes, foam
brushes, mixing cups, water, strong string, masking tape, iron & board, hair dyer or
fan. Wear old clothes. There will be no formal presentation, just basic instructions
and process. $25 each will include finished silk scarf, 54” X 9”, pleated.
NOV 8, 2010 - Natasha Lehrer from Esther’s Place will demonstrate how to make a
“Hammered Copper Pin“ as pictured. We will be using semi-precious stones and
beads with 16 gauge copper wire to create a gorgeous pin. $28 per person includes
all materials.
DEC 13, 2010 – “Using Your Yarns; A Look at the Creative Process” - Patsy Sue
Zawistowski will present a slide show and tell us about her own creative journeys.
She will also give hints to help us tame the treasure in our stash. A true fiberholic,
Patsy will share joys and frustrations, as she encourages us to stop saving our
super skeins and use them!
JAN 10, 2011 – ?
FEB 14, 2011 – Book Binding by Cheryl Mahowald – Using handmade paper
sheets, create your own story book from the paper we made in September. She will
bring samples of paper for the lecture, show techniques, history, and demonstrate
pouring techniques. Materials included. Wear old clothes. $25 each (*Alternate
Location)
MAR 14, 2011 – ?
APR 11, 2011 – “Artist Trading Cards” (ATC’s) by Sandra Willard. ATC’s are
individual art miniatures which pass hand to hand, via trade. They are originals or a
limited edition series; size limited to 2.5”X3.5”. Sandra has lots of examples of her
work in various media. Sandra has prepared a power point presentation highlighting
the history, meaning, rules and etiquette of ATC’s.
MAY 9, 2011 – Annual Luncheon
*Alternate Location: Safety Village, 7400 Cass Ave, Darien, IL (across from Jewel
th
on 75 & Cass). Parking lot shared with Darien School District; Lace School on
west side of Cass.
The DTAG Rag
DTAG OFFICERS
2009-2010
President
1st Vice Pres.
2nd Vice Pres.
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Hospitality
Newsletter
Publicity
Webmaster
Judy Mayo
Monica Kent
Diana Urso
Sue Chemler
Carolyn Sparks
Alice Jenks
Mary Mueller
Valda Miller
Susann Carlson
Susann Carlson
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
www.dupagetextileartsguild.com
Page 5 of 5
Another message from your newsletter editor
This newsletter will be
sent monthly via email
as a .pdf attachment to
everyone with an email
address. It will also be
available (with all the
previous
newsletters)
on the DTAG website.
The
deadline
for
articles, news items,
upcoming events, etc.
will be the 1st of the
month before the date
of the next issue, e.g.
the
deadline
for
material to go into the
March issue
February 1.
will
be
Please
send
all
newsletter
material,
questions
and
comments
to
[email protected].
About Our Organization…
The purpose of the
DuPage Textile Arts
Guild is to encourage
development in the
textile
arts,
to
encourage
high
standards of design and
technique,
and
to
promote the study of
historic sources, artistic
principles and other
subjects related to the
textile arts.
We meet on the 2nd
Monday of each month
at the Indian Prairie
Public Library unless
the topic of the meeting
requires that we meet
at someplace where we
can get “dirty”!