Mini Workshop
Jointed Flag Book
Mini Workshop with Karen Veni
Thursday, May 17, 2007, 7-9 pm, usual meeting room

When I need a quick, but way-cool card to wow a lucky recipient, I think of this structure first. We’ll monoprint paper for a unique look, then use a jig to make cutting out the pieces quick and easy. With assembly, we’ll explore adding moveable pieces for extra personality. And finally, how about adding text?

Supplies:

2 or more 8 ½ X 11” sheets of smooth white cardstock or single or double-sided Chrome Coat cardstock
Clear plastic report cover (Your child might have one of these lying around in her school supplies.)
dye stamp pad re-inkers in 3 different colors that go together
small spray bottle with water inside
a few Q-tips
soft cosmetic sponge or sea sponge, optional
bone folder
scissors
X-acto™ knife with extra blade, 12” ruler, and cutting mat
double-stick tape
eyelets, eyelet setting tool, and the right size hole punch for the eyelet or small decorative brads
a favorite small rubber stamp or two, and stamp pad
a favorite small punch or two, optional
markers, brush markers, sharpies or other pens in dark colors that go with your dye ink colors
pencil and eraser
rag or paper towels
large sheets blank newsprint
disposable gloves and apron if desired (Dye ink does stain hands and clothes.)

 

Saturday Special
A L T e r E d Shopping Bag Book
Saturday - June 2, 2007 - 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Regular meeting room at the church – Instructor: Lynn Rothe

Often times, we go through our sometimes mundane, daily lives in a fog.  Then every once in a while something catches our eye and snaps us to attention.  This class will help you have more of the "Aha" moments by looking at everyday items in a new light.

We will be making a book, with several pockets and lots of embellishments, out of small shopping bags (8" x 10") with handles.  This could be the perfect treasure for your secret pal, a collection of “stuff”, souvenirs from a fun trip, etc., for a friend or yourself. Fancy, frilly, earthy, colorful, funky…each one will have its own personality.
This will be a fun project and the techniques used are very much like those used for altered books. So, put your thinking cap on and start collecting.

Saturday Special fee: $20.00
Supply fee (payable to the instructor): $6.00

We will break for lunch so bring something for yourself or if you’d like to share, we can spread it all out and do a sort of “whatever” buffet routine. Also, bring something to drink.

Student Supply List:
Magazine pictures, clothing packaging, food packaging, signage, menus, programs, event ticket stubs, business cards, and any other everyday items you’d like to incorporate into your book.  These items will be used to present great design opportunities. 
Your favorite rubber stamps & ink pads
Colored Markers
Punches
Ribbons, threads, yarns, fibers, etc
Any embellishments you’d like to use
PVA glue, glue stick or Jewel-It Embellishing glue
Paper towels
Scissors, X-acto knife, cutting mat
Book-binding needle (if you don’t have one, there will be enough to share)

Instructor will furnish:
The bags for the books, ribbons, buttons, beads, lots of miscellaneous embellishments, elastic cord, punches to make tiny tags, tiny pockets and tiny envelopes, colored and designed papers and card stock, tags, collage box, glazes, paints and brushes, colored hot glue and guns, goody bags for each student and probably lots of other stuff I think of between now and class time!

Thanks so much to the April Hospitality team: Lea Tupa, Mary B. Bowman, Anita Hyman, Beverly Carter, and Lenora Jordan for our refreshments. The table was beautiful!

If you have not yet paid your Membership Dues for the coming year, please do so at the next meeting or mail your membership form and check to Angie Chaos-Peters (401 Holland, #132, SAT, 78212) . Dues are $24 and cover your membership from July 1 through June 30, and must be paid by the June Pot Luck if you want your name and contact information in the Directory.

Be sure to take in the Spring Exhibit at Los Patios if you have not already done so. The Exhibit Committee (Jill Adams, BJ Grant, and Helen Rasplicka) did a wonderful job of coordinating everything for us. The work was hung in a way that shows off each and every piece at its best, thanks to Maggie Gillikin , Keith Cheshire, Bill Waddington, and the exhibit committee members. We have a wonderful display of new work for all to see. The show will hang until the end of May.

FOR SALE
Foundations of Calligraphy, Sheila Waters
Re. price $35 + S&H, Sale Price $22

Discover Calligraphy & Illumination:
Deluxe Art Set by  Cari Ferraro
NEW , Reg. price $30+S&H
Sale Price $20
(see www.proseandletters.com   for samples of her work)

Staedtler-Mars Duo 3000 Markers
Earth & pastel colors...2 for $5

Contact Pauline Sager 494-1881

The annual Paul Freeman Award nominations were voted on at the April meeting. The nomination certificates and the award winners will be presented at the May meeting.

The Secret Pal Committee will deliver your assignment at the May meeting, so don’t miss it! As usual, they have outdone themselves in the creativity department.

Marie, one of our fellow calligraphers in Dallas, has started a new web site called Nib Notes. She has planned it as a forum for all calligraphers and it is easy to use and interesting to read. Check it out at:
www.nibnotes.com .

May 07
1 Mary B. Bowman
2 Leslie Winakur
3 Rudy Gonzalez
13 Joan Schmitz
18 Sally Gooze
24 Stephanie Sisley
30 Vera Irby

BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER
SUMMER DONATIONS

The women and children at the Battered Women’s Shelter are always in need of our help, and the SACG is having a summer donation drive this year. Lots of people remember these women and their children during the winter holiday season but forget about them the rest of the year. So, we are asking you to look into your hearts and please think about them as you are doing your shopping and/or spring cleaning. Items that are always needed are: deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, lotions, shaving supplies, toothpaste & toothbrushes, soaps, combs & brushes, linens for twin beds, towels, wash cloths, slippers, shoes, flip-flops, clothes and under wear (new – not used), diapers, baby clothes, boys clothes (women bring daughters and sons with them and often people forget that the boys are there, too). Clothing suggestions are shorts, t-shirts, skirts, slacks, shirts or any cotton clothing and pajammies.

Bring your donations to the May general meeting and/or the June Pot Luck Dinner. Everything will be delivered to the shelter on June 9. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Lynn Rothe at 210-646-8843 or via e-mail at lrothe@satx.rr.com  .

Let’s keep working together to help make a difference in their lives.
The SACG totally ROCKED during the holidays….let’s do it again for the summer!

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