Newsletter
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The Creative Spirit
GREETINGS FROM THE CHAIR
The Centre has been very active this fall with classes, fundraisers and exhibitions. Thank you to the members who participated or volunteered to help with the various activities. A special “thank you” to our talented artists and artisans who donated their time and work to make our fundraisers such a success. A very special thank you to Heather who is an important part of everything that takes place at the Centre.
Our exhibitions this fall have been awesome. We are so fortunate to have such talent as that displayed by Pat Armstrong, Cam Fisher and Linda Trowell. Both shows received rave reviews.
We hope that all enjoyed the fall classes and activities. And, more is yet to come! The Winter Program offers many different classes. Since many classes tend to fill up quickly, sign up early and enjoy the winter being creative with friends both old and new. A creative 2010 to all!
A WORD OF WARNING! There have been some problems with persons trying to or removing articles for cars. Please remember not to leave purses or valuables in your vehicle as well as making certain it is locked at all times.
Isabel Ward
Chairperson
Fibre Arts
We continue to meet on the last and third Wednesday of each month. We recently organized our schedule for the spring of 2010 with some very interesting demonstrations in the works by our members. Several of our members attended the first Woodstock Fleece Festival in October and everyone agreed it was a wonderful opportunity to purchase and speak with vendors, take workshops and get many ideas from all the new products we saw offered.
Our group supported the Christmas Sale by making jewellery bags. On December 2nd, Roberta Whitmore provided a demonstration on thread painting which was very informative. We are lucky to have such a talented, diverse group who are willing to demonstrate new techniques. Our first meeting on January 6, 2010 will have Pat Menary demonstrating some beading techniques. We are always welcoming new members and you are invited to join us to see and experiment with your creativity.
Sharyn Hammond
Pottery Studio
Shirley Clifford will be instructing a glaze workshop for the ICAC potters on Thursday January 21st at 10:00 a.m. Bring 3 pieces of bisque ware to the workshop. There will be a small fee for the workshop.
Quilters
The Quilters have been busy this fall. The Retreat was held November 6,7, and 8th with 24 in attendance. Dwayne Wanner a quilt artist was the guest for the November meeting. Everyone enjoyed the event. Nancy Trowbridge was sold out at her workshops. The December meeting was delicious as we had pot luck at both evening (finger food) and morning (lunch) meetings. There were three quilt stores represented at these meetings. They were Country Patchworks (north of Woodstock), The Quilt Store (Shakespeare) and Cherished Pieces (Tillsonburg). The raffle challenge quilt is really going well. The wall was covered with blocks that the members have made. Gladys Bidner is looking after this event. The February meeting is going to be an auction which is always loads of fun. So if you are cleaning out your arts and craft room remember the Auction at the Guild meeting. See you at the meeting in January.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Quilt Guild Representative
Joan Ford
Painters
Art Rental Exhibition Opening January 31.
through February 21, 2010
All Painters are Invited!
Start the New Year by displaying your recent works in this annual group show in the main front gallery.
Please bring 1 - 3 pieces (previously not in the rental programme)
during gallery hours Sunday, to Wednesday, January 24 – 27
Please ensure that all entries are ready to hang with
identification label attached: Artist’s name, Title of work,
Media and Selling price
We want to provide all visitors to the Centre with an ongoing exhibit and an opportunity to enrich their home, school, or office by renting or purchasing original art by our members. This is a great way to get your art ‘out there’
Take a second look and put the finishing touches on those pieces you’ve been waiting to complete. Let’s keep our galleries fresh and interesting!
We ask that you remove all art previously exhibited in the rental area before January 31 (when the new pieces will be hung in that space)
Exhibitions
Nov 29 to Jan 24
Barn Dance
Paintings by Linda Trowel
Jan 31 to Feb 21
Members Art Rental Exhibition
ARTISTS PLEASE READ - The enclosed Art Rental message
Feb 28 to March 14
The Night Group
Recent work by Darlene Clemens, Debbie Tait, and Bunny Warner
January 31 to February 21, 2009
Art Rental Exhibition
All Painters are Invited!
Take a second look and put the finishing touches on those pieces you’ve been waiting to complete. Let’s keep our gallery fresh and interesting.
We ask that you remove all art previously exhibited in the rental area before January 31, 2009.
Newell Award
The Newell Award established by Barbara and King Newell is a
$1,000.00 annual award presented to the Centre-to be used by the Board as needed to keep the Centre viable. As well, each year a person who has made an “outstanding contribution” to the I.C.A.C is to be recognized. The 2009 Newell Award recipient is Norma Nixon.
Donations
Members that wish to donate to the Centre are reminded to make their cheques out prior to Dec. 31, 2009 in order to obtain a Charitable Tax Receipt for 2009. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
