Happenings at BAC
May 12, 2010, 11:40:54 by president in Newsletters.
THE ARTS CORNER, MAY 10, 2010
BUCHANAN ART CENTER ---- ARTS CORNER OF MAY 10, 2010
WELCOME NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS; Cheri Martin, Jen Martin, Carole Hedstrom, Anna Bowers, Rex & Linda Canfield, Carol Rajchel, Daniel & Leslie Lakin, Kathleen Slucas, Bill Martin, Terry Flint, Sandra Miller, Patricia Rose, Avigayil Wyma, Sara Johnson and Brenda Karpinski. The Buchanan Art Center appreciates your support.
THANK-YOU ART ANGELS Mary Fisher, Carole Hedstrom, Janet Franklin, LeAnn Flenar, Mary Vincent, Sharon Travis, Anne Marie Widmer, Mary Jo Prosser and Darlene Clevenger. These ladies are the Scarecrow Committee and are already constructing scarecrows. They would love help, so if anyone is interested in the fine art of scarecrow-making call the Art Center at 697-4005.
EXHIBIT DATES AND INFORMATION: Don’t miss the Roti Roti exhibit which includes watercolor, photography, charcoal drawings, textiles, jewelry and wearable art, showing through Saturday, May 15. You can see vintage paintings of downtown Buchanan and breathtaking photos of local spots through Saturday, May 29. This is a fascinating show so don’t miss it!
MAY 18-21: BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL SPRING ART SHOW. Reception Tuesday, May 18, 4-6pm. Public invited!
May 22-29: BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SPRING ART SHOW. Reception Thursday, May 27, 4-7pm. Public invited!
CLASSES COMING UP: Drawing, Painting and Composing with Mary T. Broccolo-Derr. This class meets Thursdays, May 13,20,27 and June 3rd from 5:30-7:30pm. Principles of composition will be discussed and practiced, followed by tips for working with photographs. The student’s choice of medium will be discussed in the first class period. Options include oil or acrylic paint, watercolor paint, pastels and conte crayon. Techniques and tricks will be shared for turning photographic imagery into original, eye-catching works of art. Bring your photos and expect to be inspired. Beginners welcome. Students will provide own materials after first class meeting. $64 member, $72 nonmember.
Want to learn how to sell your art online? Selling Art Online with Sherrie Styx will meet on Friday, May 21st from noon-1 pm. Bring your lunch and learn how to reach for the stars by selling your art internationally and networking with others. You will learn how to set up your store, learn quick fixes and how to take awesome photos of your work.
WE NEED YOU! If you have a few hours a month to volunteer we would like you to consider the Buchanan Art Center. Come have tea or coffee and snacks with us on Sunday, May 23rd from 2:00-4:00, meet some of the volunteers, make new friends or renew old friendships and take a tour of the center. Give us a chance and you’ll love us!
GOT QUESTIONS? Call 269 697-4005 or connect with us at www.buchananartcenter@att.net.
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BUCHANAN ART CENTER UPDATE, APRIL 28, 2010
April 28, 2010, 02:38:25 by president in Newsletters.
LOTS HAPPENING AT BAC!
DON’T FORGET EMPTY BOWLS SOUP AND CHILI SUPPER FRIDAY, APRIL 30th from 5:00 TO 8:00 PM. AT Moccasin School, 410 Moccasin Street, Buchanan !!! This project will help feed people in our area. It is supported by a grant to the Buchanan Art Center from the Berrien Community Foundation.
THANK-YOU ART ANGELS.. Sue Unger for the roll of mylar, the bag of quilt batting and the ton of yarn for scarecrow hair. There will be no bald scarecrows thanks to you, Sue. Thank-you Art Angels in the Kinney Family for the books donated to the library and the May Book Sale.
EXHIBIT DATES AND INFORMATION- Make sure to see the Roti Roti Family exhibit which includes watercolor, photography, charcoal drawings, textiles, jewelry and wearable art. This is a must-see so stop in before the show comes down June 1st.
CLASSES COMING SOON-
CLAY TILE MAKING with Kathy Reddy White will meet 4 Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 1-4 pm. Create tiles using different techniques such as bas-relief, stamps, found objects and carving. Learn the use of the slab roller and handling the clay to prevent stretching and warping. You will learn to create a plaster mold for making multiple copies of tiles and explore glazing. Cost is $55.00 for member and $60.00 for non-member.
INTRODUCTION TO JEWELRY SOLDERING with Sherrie Styx. This class meets Thursday, May 6th from 10am - Noon Students will learn how to use basic soldering techniques to attach metals using a soldering iron. You will learn to create jump rings, solder-fused glass and a wearable art copper pin. Please bring eye protection. Cost is $26.00 for member and $29.00 for non-members.
STAR TUNNEL BOOKS with Nani Murphy will meet for 3 Mondays beginning May 10th. From 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Students will create a multi-layered accordion book which they will then illustrate or decorate with drawings and words using collage and mixed media of their choosing. This unusual book form provides a wonderful way to express and display an original idea or theme. When the book is completely open it will take the shape of a six-point star with layered scenes on each spread that can be simultaneously viewed. Students should bring any specials papers or images that they would like to collage with, as well as rubber stamps, scissors that cut decorative edges and any other art supplies they may have. Cost is $30.00 for members and $33.00 for non-members.
LUNCH WITH SISTER WENDY VIDEOS begins Tuesday, May 4 and will meet from noon to 1 pm for the next 4 Tuesdays. Bring your lunch and learn with us.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION - The Niles Art Association has opened 2nd Street Gallery and Gift Shop in Niles. The entrance is on 2nd street across from the Red Purl and is open Friday and Saturday from 12 to 5 pm and on Sunday from 2:30 to 5 pm. There are wonderful things handmade by local artist so make the trip.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER? We need you! Just three or four hours a month would be helpful and we do a good job of plugging you into the right activity.
GOT QUESTIONS-Call 269-697-4005 or connect with us at www.buchananartcenter@att.net
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Weekly Update
June 21, 2009, 11:57:44 by president in Newsletters.
THE ARTS' CORNER, JUNE 21, 2009
THE ARTS' CORNER, JUNE 21, 2009
ART ANGELS... WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU ALL!
Art Angels by the dozen are donating for our AUCTION this SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 5pm! Here are just some of the goodies! Come on in to see these and others!
ƒ³ 4 bottles of 2005 Wyncroft Chardonnay, Made in Buchanan with grapes grown in Buchanan - Wyncroft, LLC.
ƒ³ Stained glass window by May Reed Schultz
ƒ³ Blue & Red Vase by Lynda Price
ƒ³ Raku dishes, candle holder and trivet by Minza Zdzieblowski
ƒ³ Gift certificate for $40 from the new Wheatberry Restaurant & Tavern in Buchanan
ƒ³ Two photographs by Linda Canfield
ƒ³ Framed watercolor by Tom Fehlner
ƒ³ Framed photograph by Joseph Roti Roti
ƒ³ Two decorated window frames by Su Phegley
ƒ³ Silver bucket & lighted wine bottles by Su Phegley
ƒ³ Gift certificate for $100 for dining at Four Winds Casino restaurants
ƒ³ Gift certificate for One night stay at Four Winds Casino Hotel
ƒ³ Photograph by Kristine Sims
ƒ³ Framed watercolor by Shirley Roti Roti
ƒ³ Gift certificate from Domaine Berrien Winery for private tasting
ƒ³ Bird feeders by Marie Hodge
ƒ³ Water fountain by Carole Hedstrom
ƒ³ Decorated wine bottle by Pandhra Phegley
ƒ³ Four large framed photographs of Buchanan Storefronts by Karen Voltz
ƒ³ St. Vincent print, scroll, wine by Patricia Banker
ƒ³ St. Vincent necklace, earrings, wine by Patricia Banker
ƒ³ Brendan the Navigator tile, scroll by Patricia Banker
ƒ³ Pottery shard necklace by Elizabeth Pilley & Mary Roti Roti
ƒ³ Silk belts by Elizabeth Pilley and Mary Roti Roti
ƒ³ First day cover original, painted by Mary Fisher
ƒ³ Mirrored, mosaic frames by Tammy Stepien
ƒ³ Handbuilt pottery vase, Vintage Willow picnic & drinks baskets by Darlene Clevenger
ƒ³ Wine rack, wine bottles, indoor/outdoor side table and coffee table by Brenda Ropp
ƒ³ Durand reproduction and Chandler pastels by Jeffrey Antisdel.¡@
GALLERIES:
ROTI ROTI GALLERY: SAT, JUN 27, is our annual fund raiser Auction, WINE, WINDOWS & WATER, when we will offer wine, hors d¡¦oeuvres, and music by John Van Dyke and Friends from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Bidding will begin at 6:30PM. Tickets at the door $7.00 or in advance $5.00. Auction items are now on display at the Art Center. Items are on view NOW and some are OPEN NOW for silent bids!
SHOW PLACE GALLERY: Oil and Water, paintings and First Day Covers by Mary Fisher. Now through June 30.
LIBRARY GALLERY: Lake Michigan Splendor, photography by Kristine (Wright) Sims Now through June 30.
COMING IN JULY:
From July 1 through July 30, Russel T. Dailey will exhibit Surf and Turf: Seascapes and Landscapes in Watercolor, in the Show Place Gallery at the Buchanan Art Center. Concurrently, Pastels: Color and Light, artwork by Donna Chambers will be on display in the Library Gallery. The Opening Reception for these two exhibits will be held on Sunday, July 5, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Two Chemists ¡V Two Arts, an exhibit of Watercolors by Thomas P. Fehlner and Landscape Photography by Donald F. Gaines, will open on July 2 at the Buchanan Art Center¡¦s Roti Roti Gallery. An artists¡¦ reception will be held on Sunday, July 12, from 1:30pm to 4:30pm. The exhibit runs through August 15.
ENDOWMENT - Recent donations: In memory of Howard Delisle from Tom & Mary Lister; In memory of Lisa Kaiser from Tom & Mary Lister.
A reminder that you can mail a check, in honor or in memory, made payable to Michigan Gateway Community Foundation, 111 Days Avenue, Buchanan, MI 49107, and designate Buchanan Art Center as the recipient of the funds. Interest from the endowment funds will be used to keep the Buchanan Art Center operating as a viable non-profit organization in your community. Please feel free to contact any board member at 269-697-4005 for more information.
MEMORIAL BRICKS or bricks in honor of someone are available on an ongoing basis. They are placed in a permanent sidewalk in front of the Center. Call or stop in for more information.
ART CLASSES FOR ALL AGES!
CHILDREN AND TEENS¡V STARTING IN JUNE
¡¥¡¦BE CREATIVE ¡¦¡¦ AT THE LIBRARY. 3 - 7 years old, Joanne Wright, BAC Instructor. 8 - 12 years old, Linda Canfield, BAC Instructor. WEDNESDAY June 24. 1 -2 p.m. Free. Meets Downtown at the Buchanan Public Library.
STARTING IN JULY & AUGUST- CALL 269-697-4005 for more details!
SCRIBBLE WORMS. Ages: 3 - 4 years old with required adult and 5 -7 years old. Cathy Tapia, Instructor. 6 WEDNESDAYS July 8,15,22,29 August 5,12. 10 - 11 a.m. $27 / $30 All materials provided.
CRAFTS AT THE BUCHANAN COMMON (STOP, LUNCH AND LISTEN). Pre-School thru Elementary Age Children. Buchanan Art Center Instructors. Deanna Swem, Coordinator. Thursday, July 9, 12 - 1 p.m. Free
CLAYMATES. 7 - 13 Years Old. Cathy Tapia, Instructor. 6 Fridays, July 10,17,24,31 August 7,14. 10 - 11:30 a.m. $ 42 / $45. All materials provided.
WATERCOLOR PENCIL, PEN AND INK CLASS. 8 - 12 years old. Jan Haley, Instructor. Two Wednesdays July 15 and 22. 10 - 11:30 a.m. $20 / $22. All materials provided.
IT¡¦S IN THE BAG SCRAPBOOKING. 5 -13 years old. Tammy Stepien, Instructor. Sunday, August 9. 2 - 3:30 p.m. $12/ $15 All materials provided.
POTTERY DEMONSTRATION AND SALE AT FARMERS¡¦ MARKET. Of interest to all ages. See description under ADULTS AND TEENS.
WALK THROUGH RAKU FUND RAISER. Of interest to all ages. See description under ADULTS AND TEENS.
We welcome schools, Boy and Girl Scout troops and any special interest groups to visit the Art Center during the day or after school. Please contact the Center at 269-697-4005 to schedule a tour or arrange special programs to fulfill badge requirements.
ADULTS AND TEENS¡V starting in JUNE!
DRAWING AND PAINTING FROM THE MODEL. Adults. Donna Brown, Facilitator. 13 THURSDAYS June 4 through August 27. 6 - 8:30 p.m. $5 for each evening (pay as you go). Participants should bring their own drawing and painting materials and an easel if possible.
INTRO TO PASTEL PAINTING. Adults and Teens. Donna J. Chambers, MA, Psychologist, Instructor. Tuesdays, June 23,30 July 7,14. 2 - 4 p.m. $35 / $40. Pastels provided by the center or bring your own. Pastel paper may be purchased from the center. We will first review pastels and pastel papers. Students will then explore beginning techniques with the medium. Bring photos to work with. Still life material will also be set up. This is a great class for those who would like to just try the medium out without investing a lot of money in materials.
WOODCARVING. Adults and Teens (limit 12 students). John VanDyke, Instructor. 6 Wednesdays: June 24, July 1,8,15,22,29. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $48 / $54. All beginning material (wood, sand paper, etc.) and tools will be provided by the instructor. More and larger wood may be purchased individually by students. $5.00 will purchase enough wood. Beginning students will learn basic carving techniques and design principles. We will learn about low and high relief carving as well as incised carving. We will look at examples of wood sculpture from different cultural and historical periods Carving techniques will be demonstrated and broken down into simple steps. Continuing students may develop their own project designs and work in the friendly atmosphere of other woodcarvers.
OIL PAINTING. Adults and Teens. Stephanie Forsberg, Instructor. 6 Tuesdays, June 30 July 7,14,21,28 August 4. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $48 / $54 Student provides basic materials; call center for shopping list if needed. Some canvases available for sale at the center.
CLAY STUDIO Open only to students currently enrolled in a clay class. Staff Facilitator: Darlene Clevenger , 12 FRIDAYS June 12,19,26, July 3,10,17,24,31 August 7,14,21,28. 1 - 4 p.m. Staff Facilitator: Marie Hodge. 12 SUNDAYS June 14,21,28 July 5,12,19,26 August 2,9,16,23,30. 1 - 4 p.m.
PRIVATE PRINTMAKING: LINOLEUM CUTS OR WOOD ENGRAVING. Adults & Teens (one-on-one). Kathee Kiesselbach, BFA. Private One-on-One Lessons by Appointment (Call the Center). $25 / hour, Student can purchase linoleum or block from instructor at a minimal fee.
STARTING IN JULY/AUGUST:
GLASS FUSING. Adults and Teens (limit 8 students). Susan Griffin, Instructor. Monday, July 13 OR Monday, August 3. 1 - 3 p.m. $30 / $34 EACH CLASS. All materials and tools provided.\
BATIK: SILK SCARVES THE ANCIENT WAY. Adults and Teens (limit 8 students). Kathee Kiesselbach, BFA. Monday & Wednesday, July 6 and 8. 6 - 9 p.m. $30 / $35. Two scarves and dyes provided.
INTAGLIO PRINTMAKING: SOLAR POWERED ETCHING. Adults and Teens. Kathee Kiesselbach, BFA. 2 Fridays, July 17 and 24***NOTE CHANGE IN DATE. Noon - 3 p.m. $30 / $35. Materials for one print provided. Additional plates available if order in by July 1.
BEGINNING DRAWING WORKSHOP. Adults and Teens. Carmen Thompson, Instructor, Saturday, July 18 (Registration required by July 11). 1-4 p.m. $15 / $18 All materials provided.
A SHORT RAKU WORKSHOP. Adults and Teens (limit 8 students). Nana Maher, Instructor. Tuesday & Thursday, July 7 and 9, create pieces, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, firing day, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. $ 45 / $50 Raku clay, glazes and firing included in cost of class. Tools provided.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON POTTERY. Marie Remington, MFA, Instructor. Adults and Teens (limit 8 students). 6 Wednesdays, July 8,15,22,29 August 5,12. 1 - 4 p.m. $90 / $100. 25# of clay included ; additional clay may be purchased for $19/25# which includes the cost of glazes and firing. No outside clay, please. Change of shoes required. Notebook provided. Set of tools available in class for $16 plus tax.
CLAY : THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX. Adults and Teens (limit 8 students). Jason Wesaw, Instructor. 6 Mondays, July 13, 20, 27 August 3,10,17. 6 - 9 p.m. $90 / $100. Students bring boots, shovels and pick axes to first class.
POTTERY DEMONSTRATION AND SALE AT FARMERS¡¦ MARKET. Interesting to all ages. Jeff, Marie,Zach and Gabe Hodge, Potters. Saturday, July 18. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free.
WALK THROUGH RAKU FUND RAISER. 7 -100 years old. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Kiln Masters: Daniel Florey, Nana Maher, Marie Remington, Jason Wesaw. Saturday, July 25. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pre-made pieces available for firing as priced $10 - $25. Price includes glaze and cost of firing.
CURRENT HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am - 6pm. Saturday & Sunday: 1 - 4pm. Stop in to visit at 117 West Front Street in Buchanan (10 minutes from Niles, 25 minutes from South Bend/Mishawaka, 30 minutes from New Buffalo and 35 minutes from St. Joseph/Benton Harbor). For more information on classes, galleries or gift shop, call 269-697-4005 or visit our web site at www.buchananartcenter.org. If you¡¦d like to be added to or taken off our email list, please send me your name and email address at marylister@buchananartcenter.org.
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New Student Gallery
December 26, 2006, 10:52:36 by director in Newsletters.
New Student Watercolor Landscape Exhibit
From December 20, 2006 to January 31, 2007, a new student gallery at the Buchanan Art Center will feature landscape watercolor paintings from the work of a student of the art center, Thomas P. Fehlner. The Opening Reception for this exhibit will be held on Sunday, January 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. All are welcome.
As a youth, Fehlner had the good fortune to have excellent art teachers in grade school. However, little time was available from his career as a research professor of chemistry at the University of Notre Dame to do more than dabble. Watercolors were viewed with appreciation and no little awe. However, in the summer of 2005, his 41st year of teaching chemistry, he took his first course in watercolors at the Buchanan Art Center. His studies began with Mary Broccolo Derr, who opened his eyes to the fascination of this medium, and continued with Shirley Roti Roti, who shared her keen insight on sketching and painting. Since 2005, Fehlner has painted continuously but, with retirement, the pace has quickened. He has taken considerable pleasure in rendering the scenes encountered in some of his recent travels.
A class, "Basic Watercolors," will be offered by the Art Center on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm beginning January 18, 2007. Offered at low cost and taught by Fehlner, it will be a course for beginners from the perspective on one who was recently, and is perhaps still (in his own opinion), a beginner.
The Buchanan Art Center is a non-profit organization located at 117 West Front Street in Buchanan, MI, and houses a Main Gallery, a Student Gallery and a gift shop, and offers classes and workshops to people of all ages. For more information, contact the Center at 269-697-4005.
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