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Issue 42– June 2020
310 Walnut Street, Milton, DE 19968
[email protected] www.miltonartsguild.org
Stay Safe, Wear Masks, We hope to open soon!
Awardingour2020ScholarshiptoFranciscoAguilar!OnThursday,May14th,SallyReed,LeeWheeler,IrisCekovich,LizMiceli,SueDutton,DonnaSheppard,CindySchmidt,CathySerwaltwithhergrandsonNoah,andRitaPooreheldaproperlysocialdistancedcarparadeasLyndaGannonpresentedFranhischeck,balloons,andafewextras.WRDEwasonhand.Wemadethe11pmnews!Lyndawasalittlesneaky,shedidn’ttellFranhe’dwonthescholarship,sohewasverysurprisedandhappy.GotothewebsitetoseemoreaboutFranandhisplansforthefuture.
SpecialThankstoJohnSchmidtforphotographingtheevent.
WereceivedthislovelynotefromFran.Dear MAG, Thank you so much for all the preparation and work you guys put into this. It was such a sweet moment to see everyone come together especially my art teacher there to support my accomplishment. I don’t have everyone’s email that attended but I hope you carry the message over. I am so appreciative of everything, thank you again! Regards, Fran
New Online classes are available. Iris Paper Folding, Dollar Bill Origami, and Negative Painting with Kathy
Fessenbecker ,plus we still have two DropIn Zendoodle sessions. Look for details in this newsletter. Registration and payment on the website at
www.miltonartsguild.org.
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WWWAAANNNTTT TTTOOO MMMAAAKKKEEE AAA DDDOOOLLLLLLAAARRR WWWOOORRRTTTHHH MMMOOORRREEE??? MMMAAAKKKEEE IIITTT AAARRRTTT!!!
Make a big impression with just one dollar! Perfect for a unique way to give a monetary gift.
Join us for “DOLLAR BILL ORIGAMI” Make the art pictured and if time allows, a surprise piece!
Tuesday, June 9th from 9:30am to 11:00am $8.00 Registration Fee
You will need five (5) dollar bills…the crisper the better, be warned … worn bills just don’t work.
Denomiation of the bill doesn’t matter, if you want to be a big spender, go for it!
AAA SSSEEEAAASSSHHHEEELLLLLL TTTOOO RRREEEMMMEEEMMMBBBEEERRR AAANNNDDD SSSHHHAAARRREEE!!! IIIrrriiisss PPPaaapppeeerrr FFFooollldddiiinnnggg
You will need to download the template sent to you. You’ll need an exacto knife, card stock (8”x10”), scissors, ruler or a rigid straight edge,
cellophane or clear packing tape, and pretty papers (gift wrap, craft paper, even just plain paper you’ve embellished). Try to find a piece of shiny paper
(all else fails, use aluminum foil), to go into the “iris” of the piece.
With folded paper, a template, and your imagination,you can make a lasting beach
memory.
“SEASHELL IRIS PAPER FOLDING”
Wednesday, June 10th from 9:30am to 11:00am
$8.00 Registration Fee
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Random splashes of acrylic color become a striking painting when you train your brain to see
negative shapes, and learn to paint to reveal an image. Your class starts with covering the watercolor paper with random brushstrokes of multiple colors of acrylic paint. Then sketch a simple shape (a vase of flowers or a bird) and paint around the object, and fill to reveal your creation. Get surprising results with this method. Kathy Fessenbecker guides you through the
process.
Tuesday, June 17th from 10:00am to 12:00 Noon $10.00 Registration Fee
You will need several 5”x7” or 8”x10” pieces of watercolor paper, covered with gesso, 4 or 5 colors of acrylic paint including white and black, several medium size brushes, white
chalk, water container, paper towels, and a mat corresponding to the paper size you are using.
These will be ZOOM Classes. Go to www.MiltonArtsGuild.org for registration and payment. When you are registered you will get a code for the zoom class.
Please download the zoom.com program on your computer, tablet, or phone prior to the class so you are ready to go!
“TeachingaZoomClassisanExperience!Noeyecontact,noideaofpace.”
…AnneBuckClasscommentsrangedfrom“bestwaytospendmytime”to“you’reagoodteacher”
to“Ihopeyoudoitagain.”Andwedid…PaintingaGrecianDoorwasscheduledandfilledveryquickly.
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Asmoststoreshaveclosedduringthishealthemergency,onlinestoresseemtobetheonlyplacetogotoorderartsupplies.Belowisalistofonlinestoresthatofferartsupplies.Pleasemakesureyoucheckthedeliverytimesfromeachsoyouwillhave
whatyouneedwhenyouneedit!
Amazon.comJerry'sArtarama.comCheapJoes.comMichaels.comDickBlick.com
(IfyouorderthruAmazon's"Smile"operationSMILE.AMAZON.COM,pleasedesignateMiltonArtsGuildasyourcharity.You'llbehelpinguskeepgoing!)
You've maybe heard of Zentangle or Zendoodle, but now we have Zoomdoodle!
Zoomdoodle is instruction done online using Zoom. (Don't worry, it's easy to get online. we will
help you)
Doodling is a way to relax while doing something creative. Warning: It's very addictive! You’ll learn three (3) "doodles" during each session. Later, put
your doodles together to create something like what you see below. It all starts with a single line.
All you need is a fine line marker (micron markers and fine sharpies work fine) and some paper, also have something to make circles - canned food, jar
tops, glasses, etc. work just fine. Cost: $10 for all sessions in May. Take
one or take all, your choice, the fee is the same….Just $10 for the
entire month of sessions. Such A Deal! 2 Sessions Weekly –
Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00 – 2:00pm or 7:00pm – 8:00pm Both sessions cover the same material.
June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 Once you are registered, you will receive
an email invite with the link to sign in. Go to www.miltonartsguild.org
to register.
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Social Distancing = Zoom Artful Happy Hours
Why Not Add Art to your Happiness?
Milton Arts Guild now offers Artful Happy Hours On Line using Zoom for Parties up to 10 people. All for only $40.
These online parties feature “ZoomDoodling”
Email us at [email protected]
to reserve a happy hour. We will contact you to arrange time & day.
Heard of Zentangle or Zendoodle? ZoomDoodle combines the relaxing but creative aspects of both
Zentangle and Zendoodle.
Now enjoy learning with up to 9 of your friends via the Internet. For Beginners & Beyond. These Art Parties we can do together while
we safely stay apart! Your computer, phone, or tablet makes it easy to get your friends together, share a libation or two,
and experience something new. It all starts with a single line. And it doesn’t have to be straight!
Warning: ZenDoodling can be very addictive.
You’ll need fine line markers (micron markers, fine sharpies, but a good pen will work) a soft lead pencil (#2) and paper.
Cardstock works best (even the non-shiny surface of old cards). Heavier paper gives the best results.
Any kind of tool to make straight lines, circles, and curves can also be beneficial.
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Welcome New Members
Barbara Nelson, Marian Luzzi, & Randy Reed
Mask Making heroes!
Sally Reed and Linda Braswell expanded their sewing circle to include Sandee Duncan and
Elaine Petrowski crafting stylish colorful masks. If you need a mask, we are charging $8 per mask, with all money going to MAG. Contact Cindy Schmidt to set an appointment at the Gallery to pick them up and please have correct change. Thank you ladies for keeping us
safe during this Pandemic!
CONGRATS TO BARBARA!
Winter Visitor by Barbara Coffin Sue Dutton, Barbara Coffin, Linda King, Carol Anne Stone
“Winter Visitor” Barbara Coffin’s miniature oil painting will grace the cover of this year’s Milton Holiday House Tour guide and all publicity for the tour. Each year, one painting is chosen from our Holly Days Show
for this honor. This year’s tour will be on Saturday, December 12, as will our Holly Days Exhibition and Reception.
Looking Forward …. Our plan right now is opening during Governor’s Phase 2. When we reopen, our first show will be a Celebration! Been creative during this time of staying home? Great…Frame it! If not, try creating a piece that speaks to your feelings, happy or sad, during this pandemic. It will be great to share again!
Hanging fee will only be $10.
“Shadow Play” show will now be a Judged Show – Not Juried. That means all entries will be accepted, if framed and presented properly (check that prospectus). Prize ribbons and money will be
presented. Dates are still TBA.
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Keep this on your Calendar, until we hear otherwise, MAG’s 2020 ARTWALK date: October 17th, from 11am - 3pm. We will be part of the “Fall Back to Milton” yearly event.
President’s Podium AsIamwritingthis,weareapproachingMemorialDay.Thiswilldefinitelybea
memorableone.Ourworldhaschangedinmanyways.Whileitmaynevergobacktohowitwas,itisuptoustomakeitevenbetterthanbefore.Weallneedtodecidewhatisimportant.Whatitisthatwevalueinourlives.Wehavethetimetoappreciatethe
importantthingsandtosimplifyourformerlyhecticlives.AtMAG,wevalueeachofyouandwevaluetheimpactthatarthasonthequalityoflife.Whetheryouareapracticingartistorareanappreciatorofthearts,itisourhopethatyouhavebeenabletojoinusduringourvirtualclasseswhilewehavebeenclosed.Wehaveprovidedofferingsforthoseexperiencedaswellasforthosewhocan’tdrawastraightline.Wearecontinuingtoworktobringyoumoreopportunitiestoboth
experienceandappreciateartinyourlife.Asweworkonmakingplansforreopening,Ihopeyouarebusycreatingartinyour
world.WewillbehighlightingyourworkinourfirstshowwhenwereopenthatwearecallingCelebration.Weareworkingondevelopingprotocolstoinsuresafetyforour
visitorsandmembers,aswellasmakingadjustmentstoourschedulefortherestoftheyear.
So,untilwecanbebacktogether,staysafe,makeart,andmakeyourlifeevenbetterthanithaseverbeen.
…Sue Dutton
As we “open up” during this pandemic….Please support the small businesses that are carefully welcoming folks “back in”. Buy from farmers markets, mom and pop shops, restaurants, etc. In our area, every little bit
will help get people back on their feet.
We salute, admire, and recognize the great debt we owe to the Health Care professionals and workers, teachers, at-home substitute teachers, cooks,
delivery folks, truck drivers, cleaners, grocery & drug store workers, garbage collectors, all those we sometimes just take for granted. These
people are bravely working tirelessly during this crisis to keep us safe, fed, supplied, and saving lives. Also to those who have tried to bring bright spots
to these dark days, keep it going, you are inspiring us all.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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What have you been doing during this time? Last month, we asked what have you been doing while on lock down? We heard from
a one person. Here’s what she had to say.
From Karen Zemko: We've had a church ministry that has not met in weeks (obviously). So we are making thank you cards at home that are going to Beebe hospital staff. I have been designing, cutting all the paper and distributing packets for assembly. So far we have sent over 75 cards and have another 80 almost ready for delivery. It's not the painting I'd like to be doing, but it's an outreach I feel very good about. I don't get to do much painting on a regular basis, as I have an 86 year-old lady with dementia living with me that takes up a lot of my time. When she couldn't afford her home any more (or assisted living) I took her in and her daughter pays me to take care of her. So my life is not my own for the most part. But we make it work.
We’d like to hear from you! Please drop me an email ([email protected]) with just a little blurb on how you’ve been coping and creating during this crisis. In an effort to help keep us all connected, share your thoughts, hopes, worries, surprises, and of course, funny stories.
MAG Go Fund Me We heard from the Go Fund Me folks, guess what?!?!! We qualified for Matching Funds!
Now we’re waiting to see how that works. Again thanks to all who donated! We also have a donate button on our webpage. This is going to be a challenging year with the closure due to
CoronaVirus. So if you can help, we appreciate any donation.
Board Zooming…or the better question in Aretha Franklin’s words….Who’s Zooming Who?
PleaseRemembertoWearaMaskWhenYouGoOut!
AndBeSafe!
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MAG Board of Directors President – Sue Dutton
Vice President – Lynda Rae Gannon Treasurer – Sue Marano Secretary – Donna Sheppard
Past President – Anne Buck Hospitality – Gillian Benson & Diane Hake Communications – Rita Poore Membership – Carol Yost Membership Mentoring – Elaine Petrowski Docents – Lee Wheeler
Exhibitions – Cathy Serwalt & Sandee Duncan Community Liaison – Liz Miceli Artful Touch – Lynda Rae Gannon & Linda Braswell Gallery Manager – Sally Reed
Please check the website for board member contact information www.miltonartsguild.org
Register with Delaware Division of the Arts to join their Artist’s Roster. Go to https://arts.delaware.gov, find the heading “artist” on the upper right corner of the Delaware Artist Roster home page, and click on “Register” to create an application for a new listing or “Log In” to
edit existing listings. MAG is supported in part by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state
agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.
