SHENANDOAH VALLEY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY

PO Box 2274, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

www.shenandoahvalleywatercolorsociety.org

SHENANDOAH VALLEY WATERCOLOR SOCIETY

PO Box 2274, Harrisonburg, VA 22801                            www.shenandoahvalleywatercolorsociety.org

JANUARY NEWSLETTER

2010

 

We had no meeting in January due to the bad weather, so we have a short newsletter just to keep everyone up to date.  The February meeting will be February 4 at 7PM at the First Presbyterian Church on Court Square in Harrisonburg. Refreshments will be provided by Donna Detrich and Ron McCoy.

·        Please do your part and support the SVWS by volunteering on the sign up sheets!  We will continue to solicit for organizing committees.

·        Peg Sheridan has agreed to chair the Workshop Committee!  Lourene Bender and Allen Berkshire have agreed to help.  We need one more volunteer.  Basically it will involve setting up refreshments, setting up the room, and cleaning up.  We do Saturday workshops quarterly, and will not be doing a week-long workshop until next year.  Call Peg at (540)886-2177 if you can help. We also need ideas for workshops, and people willing to share their knowledge with the group.  Last year, we accomplished a lot with our workshops, and all of us enjoyed and learned from the instruction. Let's keep it up!

·            The $30 annual dues are due by the February meeting.  That is February 4.  If you haven’t paid your dues by then, you will be eliminated from the rolls.  Dues should be paid to SVWS c/o Donna Detrich 5677 Niswander Lane, Harrisonburg, VA  22802.  If you paid $25 for 2009 and haven’t made up the additional $5, it will be added, making the total due $35.

·            Janet Wright has asked for ideas for upcoming programs.

·            As listed below, the deadline for the Annual Virginia Watercolor Society Show is February 1! 

Calendar of Events

February 1 – VWS Annual show entry deadline

February 4 – February Meeting

March 4 – March Meeting

March 8 – Gallery Day

March 25 – VMRC Show entry deadline

Respectfully Submitted,

Rob Kloetzer, Secretary                              Deadline for the newsletter information is the 15^th of the month

 

SVWS OFFICERS and COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

President Carolyn Yager binkandcarolyn@hughes.net 540-234-9516

Vice President: Janet Wright jjmacright@gmail.com 540-896-5759

Treasurer: Donna Detrich reeeeeenie@aol.com 540-833-6606

Secretary: Rob Kloetzer rob@robkloetzer.com 540-740-8626

Director of Exhibits: Anne McFarland AMcFARL934@aol.com 540-828-3158

Publicity: Elizabeth Tuttle ewtuttle@hotmail.com 540-290-0284

Sunshine Committee: Carol Lawson jimcarol2@verizon.net 540-298-0582

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

2009

 

On December 3 we met at 7 PM and had the annual Christmas party.  A BIG THANK YOU  to the committee of Betty Forkovitch, Anne McFarland and Anita Cooper for such a successful event!   The Christmas Card contest was a huge success, with only one vote required for undisputed results.  The winners in each category are:

Religious: 2nd place (tied): Deborah Kay Nees, Pat Fiore; 1st: Peg Sheridan

Humorous: 2nd place: Pat Fiore; 1st place: Leigh Crumrine

Trees and Decorations:: 2nd place(tied): Anne McFarland, Grace Condolf; 1st place: Rob Kloetzer

Landscape:  2nd Place: Betty Anne Fordney; 1st place: Ron McCoy 

The January meeting will be January 7 at 7PM at the First Presbyterian Church on Court Square in Harrisonburg. Refreshments will be provided by Karen Moyers and Norma Braun.

·        Congratulations!  The final count is in for the Annual Member’s Show awards:

o        Peoples Choice – Gerri Brown – “Sea Language”

o       Member’s Choice – Janet Cardwell – “Tree Peony”

·        Please do your part and support the SVWS by volunteering on the sign up sheets!  We will continue to solicit for organizing committees.

·        Thank you to Sheila Valtin for representing us at the Shenandoah Council for the Arts meeting.

·            The $30 annual dues are due by the February meeting.  That is February 4.  If you haven’t paid your dues by then, you will be eliminated from the rolls.  Dues should be paid to SVWS c/o Donna Detrich 5677 Niswander Lane, Harrisonburg, VA  22802.  If you paid $25 for 2009 and haven’t made up the additional $5, it will be added, making the total due $35.

·            Janet Wright, our new VP, has asked for ideas for upcoming programs.

 

We morn the passing of member Katherine Schmidt.  Please keep her friends and family in your thoughts and prayers.

 

Calendar of Events

January 7 – January Meeting

February 4 – February Meeting

March 4 – March Meeting

March 8 – Gallery Day

Respectfully Submitted,

Rob Kloetzer, Secretary                              Deadline for the newsletter information is the 15^th of the month

 

SVWS OFFICERS and COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

President Carolyn Yager binkandcarolyn@hughes.net 540-234-9516

Vice President: Janet Wright jjmacright@gmail.com 540-896-5759

Treasurer: Donna Detrich reeeeeenie@aol.com 540-833-6606

Secretary: Rob Kloetzer rob@robkloetzer.com 540-740-8626

Director of Exhibits: Anne McFarland AMcFARL934@aol.com 540-828-3158

Publicity: Elizabeth Tuttle ewtuttle@hotmail.com 540-248-0545

Sunshine Committee: Carol Lawson jimcarol2@verizon.net 540-298-0582

 

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

2009

 

On October 1 we met at 7 PM.  We featured a critique of member's work following the general meeting.  Refreshments were provided by Janet Cardwell and Rob Kloetzer. 

 

November meeting will be November 5 at 7PM at the First Presbyterian Church on Court Square in Harrisonburg.  Mary Shira, of the JMU Art Department will join us to conduct a critique of our work.  Please bring your current pieces for some enlightened discussions.  Refreshments will be provided by Carol Lawson and Trish Philon.

• We had a wonderful opening to our annual Members Show. There was a moderate crowd and people were very complimentary of the art.  Included is a memorial exhibit of Lei Wong’s paintings.  The juror, Judy Bates, was an absolute delight. The award winners are listed below.  If you haven’t been able to get there, take time to stop by the VMRC between now and November 14 to see the results.

 

Best in Show:                      Anita Cooper                  Red Plums in a Lace Bowl

1^st Place:                             Betty Forkovitch            String and Things

2^nd Place:                            Elizabeth Tuttle              From Scratch

3^rd Place:                             WA Berkshire                Boat II

Honorable Mention:           Sharon Strite                  Red Mountain

                                                            Janet Wright                   Lawrence

                                                            Donna Detrich                Don’t Fence Me In

                                                            Gerrie Brown                 Music

                                                            Anne McFarland            Winter Field

                                                            Carolyn Yager                Flight 1549

 

·        The annual Christmas Party will be organized by a committee formed with members Betty Forkovitch, Anita Cooper and Anne McFarland.  Thank you!  We look forward to their findings at the next meeting.  We will be passing out sign up sheets for the formation of organizing committees for the 2010 members show and annual picnic and Christmas party as well.  Please do your part and support this organization.

·            The $30 annual dues are due now and should be paid to SVWS c/o Donna Detrich 5677 Niswander Lane, Harrisonburg, VA  22802.  If you paid $25 for 2009 and haven’t made up the additional $5, it will be added, making the total due $35.

·            We need someone to be our representative to the Arts Council.  Please consider taking on this responsibility.

·            Carol Lawson has volunteered to be our new Sunshine Person. A special thank you to Sheila Valtin for volunteering for these duties for all these years.

·            Janet Wright, our new VP, has asked for ideas for upcoming programs.

•  We had a wonderful SWVS Saturday workshop with Janet Wright on October 10.  Everyone who attended came away with new found knowledge in doing portraits in watercolor.

·            Katherine Schmidt is seriously ill; please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.  She is now a VMRC resident.

 Brushstrokes:

·        Anita Cooper, Janet Wright and Ann McFarland have had works selected for the Central Virginia Watercolor Guild. Ann has sold one painting there. 

      Elizabeth Tuttle placed 2nd in Shenandoah Valley Art Center's Annual Show in Waynesboro.

·        Janet Wright and Elizabeth Tuttle are in this year’s Barn Show in Timberville.

·        Ron McCoy has sold 3 paintings privately.

·        Gerri Brown has sold a painting at the Signature 9 Gallery in Roanoke.

·        Janet Wright has received a portrait commission.

·        Carolyn Yeager reported that she has been very successful in selling reproductions of  a painting done in a recent Alan Berkshire workshop. 

Calendar of Events

November 5- Monthly Meeting

November 14 - Pick up paintings at close of VMRC Members Show

December 3 - Annual Christmas Party

December 7 – Gallery Day

Respectfully Submitted,

Rob Kloetzer

Secretary

 

AUGUST NEWSLETTER

2009

A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT

This past year has been marked with a number of successful activities and accomplishments that have underlined the artistic talent and commitment of our members. Although sales may not have been as brisk as in the past, public recognition of your artistic efforts has persisted. Individual SVWS members had shows at the Smith Center in Staunton, at the Cross Keys Winery, at the Signature 9 Gallery in Roanoke, and at the JMU Arboretum. Some of our members had work accepted into the annual VMRC and VWS shows; others took awards in the VECCA and Waynesboro shows. And then….. 12 of our members have been selected to have their work hang in the new Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Congratulations to all of you!

I would like to give a huge THANK YOU to our officers and committee members. Each of you has done much to keep this organization operating smoothly and effectively this past year. Special thanks must go to the members of the Workshop Committee, who have been creative and energetic in producing a series of wonderful workshops for all of us to enjoy. The recent four-day workshop with Sandi D’Alessandro required tremendous planning, preparation and hard work, and you did a wonderful job producing it. This workshop provided a wonderful experience for all those who attended.

The energy and excitement that I have sensed in you regarding your journey in art this year is more vibrant than I can recall in the past decade that I have been associated with SVWS. It is wonderful to see so many of you breaking new barriers, trying new things, and finding new confidence as you grow as artists.

It has been a privilege and a joy to work with each of you this past year. Hopefully, you have enjoyed this year as much as I have enjoyed being a part of SVWS.

                                                                                          ------ Carolyn Yager

The next meeting will be the Annual Picnic will be at the Bergton Hunt Club facility on September 12. Details are on the attached flyer and excerpts are reprinted here for your convenience.

If you enjoy painting outdoors or hiking, come as early as noon and enjoy a day in the mountains.  We will have a brief, but important, meeting following dinner where officers will be elected for the coming year and entry forms and announcement cards for the annual Members’ Show will be distributed.  Bring your spouse or significant other, chairs, and a side dish, salad, or dessert for 10 people. Fried chicken, corn-on-the-cob, non-alcoholic beverages and paper products will be provided. Modern kitchen facilities are available if you need to keep something cold or hot.

DIRECTIONS: From Broadway, take 259 west for 15 miles. Turn left on Rt. 820 – Bergton Rd. (there will be a yellow flashing light to alert you to Rt. 820). Pass the Bergton General Store and take the next right (still Rt. 820). This becomes Crab Run Road. Continue 0.4 mile past the Bergton Fairgrounds and look for the sign for the SVWS picnic on the right.  (Note: Do not take any gravel roads until you see the SVWS picnic sign.) If you get lost, call the club at 852-3244.
This means Gallery Day for September will be Monday September 14. 

Scenes from the “Creating the "WOW" In Your Paintings” workshop we had the first week in August:

        

              Introducing Instructor Sandi D'Alessandro, A Focused Class

·        A reminder of the dates for our 2009 Annual Members’ Show at VMRC!  

Drop-off:             Saturday, October 3

Reception:           Sunday, October 4, 2 – 4 pm

Show dates:          October 3 through November 13

Pick-up:                November 14

•   The next scheduled SWVS Saturday workshop will be held on October 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Simms Building in Harrisonburg.  This will be a Watercolor Portrait Workshop with Janet Wright!  She has wowed us with her portraits at our meetings – now see how she does it!  Dig out your favorite photo of a favorite face. Enlarge the photo to the size you'd like for the portrait to be. Lightly sketch an outline on watercolor paper of the main features of the face with as few erasures as possible. Bring the photo and the sketch to the workshop. Take home a watercolor portrait!   This workshop will concentrate on mixing colors to create fresh and lifelike flesh tones and hair colors, and on the techniques of applying them. The instructor will consult with each participant before painting commences about the particular challenges of their sketch.  The session will end with a brief showing and critique of participants' work, with suggestions for follow up steps.  Janet has promised plenty of individual help!  Cost is $30.00 for SVWS members and $40.00 for non-members. Please RSVP to Donna so space and lunch count can be prepared accordingly and to receive directions and materials list. Limited space is set for 25 participants. ( Donna Detrich 5677 Niswander Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22802)

Calendar of Events

September 12 – Annual SVWS Picnic

September 14 – Gallery Day

October 1 – Monthly Meeting

October 3 to November 14– SVWS Member Show at VMRC

October 10 - Watercolor Portrait Workshop with Janet Wright

Respectfully Submitted,

Rob Kloetzer

Secretary

Deadline for the newsletter information is the 15^th of the month

SVWS OFFICERS and COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

President Carolyn Yager binkandcarolyn@hughes.net 540-234-9516

VP: Janet Cardwell cardwell300@hotmail.com 540-896-3076

Treasurer: Barbara Cave cavewellness@aol.com 540-828-4366

Secretary: Rob Kloetzer rob@robkloetzer.com 540-740-8626

Director of Exhibits: Gerrie Brown gerrieart@comcast.net 540-434-6534 

Publicity: Elizabeth Tuttle ewtuttle@hottnail.com  540-248-0545

Workshop Director: Donna Detrich reeeeeenie@aol.com 540-833-6606 

Sunshine Committee: Sheila Valtin svaltin@myvmrc.net 540-432-7266

JULY NEWSLETTER

2009

On July 2 we met for our general meeting at the Oasis Gallery at 7 PM.  We had a short business meeting followed by a critique of member works.  We welcomed guest Judy Sullivan.  Refreshments were provided by Anne McFarland and Betty Forkovitch.

There will be no regular business meetings on the first Thursday nights of August and September due to the August workshop and annual picnic.   Our next regular Thursday night meeting will be on October 1.

Business:

·        Ron McCoy, Gerrie Brown, Allen Berkshire and Rob Kloetzer are meeting to present a slate of officers for your organization at the annual picnic in September.  It is your SVWS and will only continue at its present level with your interest!   Please contact one of them if you will serve our organization!

• Announcement cards were given to attendees for the October Annual Members Show.  They will be made available at the August workshop. Contact Carolyn Yeager if you won’t be attending and want cards.   
• The Annual Picnic will be at the Bergton Hunt Club facility again on September 12. Details will be provided. This means Gallery Day for September will be Monday September 14.

·        The decision about developing a master pool of contributions and consideration of requests from organizations because of a number of annual solicitations of this kind has been postponed until the October meeting. Please think about how or if we should address this.  We plan to choose four organizations that we will support in the coming year.  The following list is what we currently have on file.  We will consider additional organizations if you wish:

·        Children’s Museum

·        Downtown Renaissance

·        Skyline Literacy Coalition

·        WVPT

·        VA State Tourism – Governor’s annual event (in lieu of commissions at Rocktown Gift Shoppe)

·        RMH

·       The Workshop Committee is currently working towards scheduling and offering quarterly Saturday (one day) workshops.  If you have a wish for a particular workshop, contact Ron McCoy, Nan Bowman, Peg Sheridan, and/or Donna Detrich.

• Let Elizabeth Tuttle know if you have a Web Site that you wish to link to the SVWS site.
• Members who wish to be considered for a Signature Member review should contact a Society Officer for scheduling.

·            The SVWS Saturday workshop with Allen Berkshire that was held on June 20 was another successful venture.  Allen will be hosting a Paint Out at his cabin on North Mountain on Friday July 24!  If you don’t plan to be there, you’re missing a great opportunity to paint plein air!

·        A reminder of the dates for our 2009 Annual Members’ Show at VMRC!  

Drop-off:             Saturday, October 3

Reception:           Sunday, October 4, 2 – 4 pm

Show dates:          October 3 through November 13

Pick-up:                November 14

•   The next scheduled SWVS Saturday workshop will be held on October 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Simms Building in Harrisonburg.  This will be a Watercolor Portrait Workshop with Janet Wright!  She has wowed us with her portraits at our meetings – now see how she does it!  Dig out your favorite photo of a favorite face. Enlarge the photo to the size you'd like for the portrait to be. Lightly sketch an outline on watercolor paper of the main features of the face with as few erasures as possible. Bring the photo and the sketch to the workshop. Take home a watercolor portrait!   This workshop will concentrate on mixing colors to create fresh and lifelike flesh tones and hair colors, and on the techniques of applying them. The instructor will consult with each participant before painting commences about the particular challenges of their sketch.  The session will end with a brief showing and critique of participants' work, with suggestions for follow up steps.  Janet has promised plenty of individual help!  Cost is $30.00 for SVWS members and $40.00 for non-members. Please RSVP to Donna by June 13th so space and lunch count can be prepared accordingly and to receive directions and materials list. Limited space is set for 25 participants. ( Donna Detrich 5677 Niswander Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22802)

Gallery News:

Rocktowne Gift Shop will no longer be charging a commission for sales of our work!  Each gallery has unique requirements.   Please support our Gallery businesses!  We can only continue to sell our work at these locations if they stay in business!

Gallery Sales:

Joshua Wilton House – Rob Kloetzer sold a painting.

Rocktown Gift Shoppe – Nan Bowman sold a painting.

Brushstrokes:

• REMINDER - Submit your work for consideration for the new Rockingham Memorial Hospital!  Contact Ginny Parker at 615-353-0723 or ginnyp@ambianceart.com

Calendar of Events

July 24 – Paint Out at Alan’s Cabin on North Mountain

August 3 - 6 - "Creating the "WOW" In Your Paintings" Workshop

September 12 – Annual SVWS Picnic

September 14 – Gallery Day

October 1 – Monthly Meeting

October 3 to November 14– SVWS Member Show at VMRC

October 10 - Watercolor Portrait Workshop with Janet Wright

 

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Rob Kloetzer

Secretary

Deadline for the newsletter information is the 15^th of the month

 

SVWS OFFICERS and COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

President Carolyn Yager binkandcarolyn@hughes.net 540-234-9516

VP: Janet Cardwell cardwell300@hotmail.com 540-896-3076

Treasurer: Barbara Cave cavewellness@aol.com 540-828-4366

Secretary: Rob Kloetzer rob@robkloetzer.com 540-740-8626

Director of Exhibits: Gerrie Brown gerrieart@comcast.net 540-434-6534

Publicity: Elizabeth Tuttle ewtuttle@hottnail.com  540-248-0545

Workshop Director: Donna Detrich reeeeeenie@aol.com 540-833-6606

Sunshine Committee: Sheila Valtin svaltin@myvmrc.net 540-432-7266

 

MAY NEWSLETTER

2009

On May 7 we met for our general meeting at 7 PM.  We were treated to a presentation by Susan Crave Rosen who reviewed the Carla O’Connor workshop in Advanced Figure Painting she recently attended at Springmaid.  She showed gesture drawings she made in sessions where models changed poses as frequently as every 10 seconds!  The concept led to discovering shapes and developing designs using figures and their environment.  It was a very interesting and informative review. A critique of member's work followed, which included the May challenge of self portraits.  Refreshments were provided by Janet Wright and Peg Sheridan.

June meeting – June 4 at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church on Court Square.   Bring your best work for the first scheduled for the June meeting.  Ken Szmagaj will be our special guest from the JMU Art Department.  Refreshments will be provided by Lourene Bender and Barbara Cave.

Old Business:

• A non-refundable final payment of the remaining fee for the August workshop "Creating the "WOW" In Your Paintings" with Sandi D'Alessandro is due by the June meeting!  As of this date there are five openings left.  It is opened to the public but will not be advertised due to the expense of doing so.  If you still want to attend contact Donna Detrich A.S.A.P.  It will be August 3rd - 6th, 2009.  The cost for the four day workshop held at the First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg is $300 for members and $350 for nonmembers.  Please send your fee to Donna Detrich/SVWS at 5677 Niswander Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (Make checks out to SVWS).
• The remainder of the annual dues is due now and should be paid to SVWS c/o Barbara Cave 10585 Allman Road, Dayton, and VA 22821.

·       The Workshop Committee is currently working towards scheduling and offering quarterly Saturday (one day) workshops.  If you have a wish for a particular workshop, contact Ron McCoy, Nan Bowman, Peg Sheridan, and/or Donna Detrich.

• Let Elizabeth Tuttle know if you have a Web Site that you wish to link to the SVWS site.
• We will have a Signature Member review in August.  Members who wish to be considered for  this review should contact a Society Officer for  scheduling.
• The members present voted overwhelmingly to have the Annual Picnic at the Bergton Hunt Club facility again on September 12. Details will be provided. This means Gallery Day for September will be Monday September 14.

New Business:

·        Paint with Allen Berkshire! It is a SWVS Saturday workshop, June 20th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Simms Building in Harrisonburg. Stretch your painting skills by learning to paint with no prior mixing on your palette.  Allen will be demonstrating and teaching how to dip your brush into several different paints to create a fresh and vibrant painting. Come ready to sketch and put the colors on your paper to complete an exciting painting! Lunch will be provided. Cost is $30.00 for SVWS members and $40.00 for non-members. Please RSVP to Donna by June 13th so space and lunch count can be prepared accordingly and to receive directions and materials list. Limited space is set for 25 participants. ( Donna Detrich 5677 Niswander Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22802)

·        The dates have changed for our 2009 Annual Members’ Show at VMRC!  Carolyn Yeager announced the date changes.  A catering committee meeting is being set up and other plans are being made. There will be announcement cards available at the July meeting!

Drop-off:             Saturday, October 3

Reception:           Sunday, October 4, 2 – 4 pm

Show dates:          October 3 through November 13

Pick-up:                November 14      

·            Janet Wright has volunteered to help at the Joshua Wilton House on Gallery Days.

·            We have a request for donations to the auction for the Children’s Museum.  There has been a suggestion and some discussion about developing a master pool of contributions and consideration of requests from organizations since we have a number of annual solicitations of this kind. Please think about how or if we should address this and let Carolyn Yeager know your thoughts on this issue.

·            There will be no meeting in August due to the workshop.

Gerrie Brown has improved significantly.  This is welcome news. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Gallery News:

Rocktowne Gift Shop will no longer be charging a commission for sales of our work!  Each gallery has unique requirements. Please work with the Gallery Directors in managing their respective spaces.  A special Thank You is given to the Gallery Directors from Carolyn Yeager.

Taste Of Thai – Rob Kloetzer – 1 sale

Rocktowne Gift Shop – Gerrie Brown – 1 sale

Frame Factory – Allen Berkshire – 1 sale

Brushstrokes:

• Anne McFarland sold a painting at her show at the JMU Arboretum.
• Elizabeth Tuttle will be featured artist at Co-Art Gallery May 22 - June 25.
• James Warwick Jones the Gallery Manager at the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton, VA has sent news of the upcoming Virginia Artists 2009 Juried Exhibition.  The exhibition features $6,750 in cash and purchase awards, including $250 Awards in 8 different media.  Contact them for a prospectus at  757-727-1490 or www.HamptonArts.net  
• REMINDER - Submit your work for consideration for the new Rockingham Memorial Hospital!  Contact Ginny Parker at 615-353-0723 or ginnyp@ambianceart.com

Calendar of Events

June 4 –Guest critique with Ken Szmagaj

June 6 – VWS Annual Show submissions due

June 8 – Gallery Day

June 20 – Saturday workshop with Allen Berkshire

July 2 – Meet the new Director of Arts Council, Cecelia Carter Browne

August 3 - 6 - "Creating the "WOW" In Your Paintings" Workshop

September 12 – Annual SVWS Picnic

September 14 – Gallery Day

October 3 to November 14– SVWS Member Show at VMRC

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Rob Kloetzer

Secretary

 

MARCH  NEWSLETTER

2009

On March 5 we had part two of the design presentation prior to the general meeting at 6PM.  This time Carolyn Yager did a fine job of presenting “Design Principles & Elements” and passed out handouts from the Donna Watson VWS 2008 workshop.  A critique of member's work followed at the monthly meeting.  Sandwiches and drinks were provided for the early presentation and desserts were provided by Anita Cooper and Janet Cardwell.

April meeting – April 2 at the First Presbyterian Church on Court Square. We have a challenge for this month – Paint Something Shiny. Let’s see some creative work!   Refreshments will be provided by Carolyn Yager.

Old Business:

• As of this date the August workshop has three openings left.  It will be opened to the public with a wait list (if necessary) but will not be advertised due to the expense of doing so.  If you still want to attend contact Donna Detrich A.S.A.P. with your deposit of $50!  A non-refundable final payment of the remaining fee is due by June 1.  The details are as follows:

"Creating the "WOW" In Your Paintings" with emphasis on the individual artists' style of painting will be offered with Sandi D'Alessandro as the instructor on August 3rd - 6th, 2009.  Sandi comes with high recommendations.  She has a Masters of Art and Liberal Studies with a painting emphasis.  She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society, Virginia Watercolor Society, Baltimore Watercolor Society and many other credentials.  Sandi currently teaches at the Burton Arts and Technology Center and The Studio School in Roanoke.  She also has been published in various artist magazines.  More information will be shared at our monthly meetings.  The cost for the four day workshop held at the First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg is $300 for members and $350 for nonmembers. The workshop is limited to 25 artists so reserve your place ASAP with a deposit of $50. SVWS members will have until February 5th to reserve their space before it is opened to the public.  Please send your deposits to Donna Detrich/SVWS at 5677 Niswander Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (Make checks out to SVWS)

• The $30 annual dues are due now and should be paid to SVWS c/o Barbara Cave 10585 Allman Road, Dayton, VA 22821.  If you have already paid $25 you may pay the additional $5 by June 1.

·       The Workshop Committee is currently working towards scheduling and offering quarterly Saturday (one day) workshops.  If you have a wish for a particular workshop, contact Ron McCoy, Nan Bowman, Peg Sheridan, and/or Donna Detrich. We currently have plans for the spring workshop (details below) and a summer workshop with Allen Berkshire.
A Saturday Workshop with Peg Sheridan - April 18 at the Simms Building. The

Cost: $30.00 for SVWS member and $40.00 non members.  There is a limit of 25 artists. Sign up now to reserve your space.  Write your check to SVWS and mail them to:

 Donna Detrich (5677 Niswander Lane Harrisonburg, VA, 22802).

"Making Your Watercolors Simple and Fresh” What makes watercolor unique from other media?  An important aspect is the freshness that comes from laying down the paint and letting it do what watercolor does! 

• Let Elizabeth Tuttle know if you have a Web Site that you wish to link to the SVWS site.

·        We are lining up special guest critiques for some future meetings. Bring your best work for the first scheduled for the June meeting.  Ken Szmagaj will be our special guest from the JMU Art Department.

New Business:

·        Gerrie Brown is very ill and needs our thoughts and prayers. She is at home but is not taking calls or receiving visitors.

·        We received a letter from Bob Beasley expressing his appreciation for all the SVWS has done for him but offering regrets that he will not be renewing his membership due to health reasons.

·        We need someone to help at the Joshua Wilton House on Gallery Days and we need to form a Members Show Committee due to the recent illness of Gerrie Brown.  Please step up and notify Carolyn Yeager if you can help out.

·        If you wish to make a donation to the Downtown Renaissance please contact Carolyn Yeager.

Gallery News::

Each gallery has unique requirements. Please work with the Gallery Directors in managing their respective spaces.

Brushstrokes:

• Janet Wright got Best In Show and Anne McFarland received Third Place in the VECCA Winter Water Works show.
• Ann McFarland, Anita Cooper and Allen Berkshire’s joint show at the Smith Center in the Staunton Augusta Art Center at was very successful!   Anita reported 2 sales, Ann and Allen sold 3 paintings each.
• REMINDER - Submit your work for consideration for the new Rockingham Memorial Hospital!  Contact Ginny Parker at 615-353-0723 or ginnyp@ambianceart.com

 

Calendar of Events

Respectfully Submitted,

Rob Kloetzer

Secretary

FEBRUARY  NEWSLETTER

2009

On February 5 we had an excellent presentation prior to the general meeting at 6PM by Gerrie Brown - “Design & Composition I”.  Gerrie handed out composition diagrams from the Donna Watson VWS 2008 workshop and left us with a challenge to paint the alphabet from A to Z.  Start by dividing your paper into 3”x4” rectangles and using the good design techniques we learned, represent each letter pictorially – e.g. apples, buttons, etc.  A critique of member's work followed at the monthly meeting.  Sandwiches and drinks were provided for the early presentation and desserts were provided by Pat Fiore and Rob Kloetzer.

March meeting – March 5 at the First Presbyterian Church on Court Square with the second part of the design presentation prior to the general meeting at 6PM by Carolyn Yeager - “Design & Composition II”.  Sandwiches and drinks will again be provided for the early presentation and desserts will be provided by Janet Cardwell and Anita Cooper.

Guests: Kelli Hertzler

Old Business:

• As of this date the August workshop has four openings left.  It will be opened to the public with a wait list (if necessary).  If you still want to attend contact Donna Detrich A.S.A.P. with your deposit of $50!  A non-refundable final payment of the remaining fee is due by June 1.  The details are as follows:

"Creating the "WOW" In Your Paintings" with emphasis on the individual artists' style of painting will be offered with Sandi D'Alessandro as the instructor on August 3rd - 6th, 2009.  Sandi comes with high recommendations.  She has a Masters of Art and Liberal Studies with a painting emphasis.  She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society, Virginia Watercolor Society, Baltimore Watercolor Society and many other credentials.  Sandi currently teaches at the Burton Arts and Technology Center and The Studio School in Roanoke.  She also has been published in various artist magazines.  More information will be shared at our monthly meetings.  The cost for the four day workshop held at the First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg is $300 for members and $350 for nonmembers. The workshop is limited to 25 artists so reserve your place ASAP with a deposit of $50. SVWS members will have until February 5th to reserve their space before it is opened to the public.  Please send your deposits to Donna Detrich/SVWS at 5677 Niswander Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (Make checks out to SVWS)

• The $30 annual dues are due now and should be paid to SVWS c/o Barbara Cave 10585 Allman Road, Dayton, VA 22821.  If you have already paid $25 you may pay the additional $5 by June 1.
• The Workshop Committee is currently working towards scheduling and offering quarterly Saturday (one day) workshops.  If you have a wish for a particular workshop, contact Ron McCoy, Nan Bowman, Peg Sheridan, and/or Donna Detrich. We currently have plans for the spring workshop (details below) and a summer workshop with Allen Berkshire.
• Let Elizabeth Tuttle know if you have a Web Site  that you wish to link to the SVWS site.

New Business:

·       A Saturday Workshop with Peg Sheridan - April 18 at the Simms Building. The Cost: $30.00 for SVWS member and $40.00 non- members.  There is a limit of 25 artists. Sign up now to reserve your space.  Write your check to SVWS and mail them to Donna Detrich  (5677 Niswander Lane Harrisonburg, VA, 22802).

"Making Your Watercolors Simple and Fresh”  What makes watercolor unique from other media?  An important aspect is the freshness that comes from laying down the paint and letting it do what watercolor does!  We have all seen the beauty that results.  But how do you get that luminous look?

We will experiment with some ways to achieve that in exercises that break the process up.  First, we will learn how to plan a painting for success.  We will work then on creating paintings with simple shapes that are painted with a sense of playfulness and confidence.  Peg will do demonstrations, and will give out copies of the material to use as you paint.  She will also give individual help to those who want it. 

Sound fun?  It will be!  And I am sure you will learn something you can use.  This class is appropriate for those with some experience in watercolor painting.

A little about Peg: Artist Peg Sheridan has been painting with watercolors for over 20 years.  She has taken watercolor classes and workshops from many artists, including Mel Stabin, Tom Lynch, Frank Francese, Fred Graff, and Cheap Joe.  She owns an art and art instruction business called "Inspirtations".  She has been teaching watercolor painting for about 12 years.  She also teaches arts and crafts classes at The Homestead, The Greenbrier, several public schools and art centers.  She is currently teaching art full time at Verona Elementary School.  Peg also gives private lessons.   She had a career as a Wildlife Biologist before she began painting more seriously, and loves to paint landscapes and outdoor subjects. 

·        We are lining up special guest critiques for some future meetings. Bring your best work for the first scheduled for the June meeting.  Ken Szmagaj will be our special guest from the JMU Art Department.

Gallery News & Sales ;

Each gallery has unique requirements. Please work with the Gallery Directors in managing their respective spaces.

Brushstrokes:

• Ann McFarland, Anita Cooper and Allen Berkshire have a joint show at the Smith Center in the Staunton Augusta Art Center at the R.R. Smith Center for History and Art in Staunton – January 9 through February 15.   As of the February meeting Anita reported 1 sale, Ann had 3 sales and Allen sold 3 paintings!
• The Cross Keys Vineyard & Winery is interested in exhibiting shows.  Contact them for more information.
• REMINDER - Submit your work for consideration for the new Rockingham Memorial Hospital!  Contact Ginny Parker at 615-353-0723 or ginnyp@ambianceart.com

 Calendar of Events

Respectfully Submitted,

Rob Kloetzer

Secretary

Deadline for the newsletter information is the 15^th of the month

February 5 – February meeting:  Program -“Design & Composition I” 6PM

 Workshop down payment & brochure submissions due

March 5 – March meeting program – “Design & Composition II” 6PM

April 2 – Painting challenge – paint something shiny

May 7 – Painting challenge – self portrait

August 3rd - 6^th - "Creating the "WOW" In Your Paintings" Workshop