SEATTLE WA SURFACE DESIGN GROUP NOTES

Because of the current situation, the Seattle chapter’s last two meetings were held as on- line meetings. Attendance was good and everyone enjoyed the chance to talk about the projects they’ve been working on. Most people are continuing to spend time in their studio—or in some cases, at their dining room table—doing what they love to do.          The on line meetings also provided a chance to connect on a more personal level, with our members getting to know each other better. The group plans to continue meeting online through the summer.

 

Janet Silver was experimenting with triple weave and different color palettes.

 

Cynthia Blair was creating a whole neighborhood of houses symbolizing words, music, humor, flowers, coffee and junk food.

 

Barbara also showed a garment she was working on for her Creative Clothing class, full front and back then detail front and back; also some colorfull protecting masks.

Barbara Osborne was experimenting with deer antlers on her basketry pieces¡               The first 2 baskets are as yet unnamed; the bottom one is Ponderosa Aequorea, a mash up of NW coast pine trees and jellyfish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gabriela was doing some small collages

 

 

BARBARA DE PIRRO NEWS

Barbara´s sculpture “Thistle” is featured on the cover of the magazine of the National Basketry Organization. “NBO Basketry +” magazine is a high quality magazine published by NBO. It the only national publication documenting the work of outstanding basket makers, both traditional and contemporary, and serves as an important archive of basket making in America.”Learn more about this amazing organization HERE

Barbara De Pirro on-line workshops

Online Painted Papers for Collage Workshop – JUN 6

I love to create unique painted papers for both my Collage & Sculptural artworks. In this class I’ll demonstrate all my favorite techniques using GOLDEN Acrylic products. I hope you can join us! Details & registration HERE

 

Online: Encaustic Effects using Acrylic – JUN 13 & 20

My fascination with water inspired me to create a mysterious & luminous depth within my two dimensional artwork. Little did I realize at the time that it took on the effect of wax encaustic! In this workshop I share a range of GOLDEN Acrylic products and my own techniques that will enrich the surface of your work! Details & registration HERE

Online: Paint Pours Workshop – JUN 27

Swirling pools of color and pattern… Learn the unique qualities of various GOLDEN Acrylic paints, mediums & gels, combined they can create luminous pours, streams and marble effects. All of these products have their own distinctive characteristics, each responds in surprisingly unique ways. Come with a sense of adventure!                      Details & registration: HERE

 

 

 

 

BARBARA OSBORNE NEWS

Barbara Osborne´s piece  Topknot will be included with the National Basketry Association’s exhibition In Print.

Works selected will be published in the Summer 2020 edition of Basketry +, NBO’s full color magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GABRIELA NIRINO NEWS

Gabriela is participating in the On-line Photography Exhibition With Image or Textile Intervention, organize by the Argentine Center of Textile Art. “Relic of An Empty World was created using a hand woven piece made with paper yarn and a photo taken in the ruins of Lake Epecuén. The catalogue is available for downloading here

 

WA Regional SDA Meetings

Due to the COVID-19 situation, please contact the area leader

Eastside—For more information, please email crystal.a.edwards@gmail.com.

North Peninsula—Please, contact Sue Gale for more information msgale63@gmail.com

North Sound (Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties)—The group is having its first virtual meeting Monday night, 5/25 at 6 pm. Valerie says “I only sent out 10 invitations to our core group. I didn’t want to do the first meeting with too many people as I’m new at this. If it works well, I’ll throw it out to the rest of the group.
Our regular meeting place is not allowing any meetings through June. As soon as we can, we’ll be going back to in person meetings. I’ll keep up updated.”                                        Area Leader Valerie Wootton vjwcamis@frontier.com

Seattle– The Seattle group meeting will be on June 10 from 11 to 1, online. Please, contact Cynthia for more information cynthiawriter@gmail.com.

South Central—  Vicki Gerton (vgerton@gmil.com) for information

South Sound—Please contact Faith Hagenhofer at faithkeh@hotmail.com for more information.

Surface Design Study Group– Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To attend the group, you can register by droppingby BARN, calling Tammie at BARN at (206) 842-4475 x216

Vancouver, WA—Please contact Sharon Svec atsharon@smsvec.comfor more information.

Whidbey Island—The meetings are held on second Tuesday of themonthand typically run from 9:30 am to noon.Area Leaders—Debra Calkins (debraonwhidbey@gmail.com), Mary Burks (mary.burks112751@gmail.com) and membership chairperson Natalie Olsen (thegnat@whidbey.com)  http://www.whidbeyislandsurfacedesign.com.

COVID-19 ARTIST TRUST RELIEF FUND

Washington State artists were among the first to face career disruption and financial loss from the COVID-19 crisis. In response to artists urgent needs, Artist Trust pressed pause on business as usual to focus all resources on two things: The COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund, and COVID-19 Artist Relief and Recovery Resources.

If you’re an artist in need, apply to The COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund, a rapid response grant for Washington State artists impacted by COVID-19. Please read this FAQ prior to contacting our staff with questions. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to every question we receive. If your question is not covered in this FAQ, please contact us at info@artisttrust.org.

If you’re looking for or want to submit opportunities related to COVID-19 during this time, please visit our Opportunities page.

To create this critical program, Artist Trust is building a coalition of people, organizations, and corporations who will join in supporting artists now. To join in support of artists’ urgent needs, visit www.artisttrust.org/donate.

 

BARBARA DE PIRRO NEWS

Barbara want to share this new activities

Cultivating connections and offering inspiration through online workshops!

I’ve been busily building my online teaching skills & developing even more offerings. If you missed my last couple free Golden events, never fear I have a few more coming up!

In addition to these I’ve also scheduled two 2 day workshops coming up in May & June, both are hosted by Winslow Art Center on Bainbridge Island. More details HERE
With more to come, so stay tuned!

Another bit of Art Inspiration! I’ve been sharing short VIDEO clips on both my ‘De Pirro Art Workshops’ Facebook page and my ‘Vimeo’ page. I’m also on Instagram ‘De_Pirro _Studio’, this is where I post all that inspires me.
Simply ‘Like/Follow/Subscribe’ to these pages & you’ll receive notifications of all the new content.

Online: Collage & Layering

In this 2 day online workshop we will explore techniques combining paper, found materials and acrylic to create inspirational artworks! Learn how to develop pattern, imagery & texture, combining methods using Golden Paints, Mediums, Gels, Pastes for Collage. Experiment by building up the surface with both smooth & textural layers, revealing & concealing imagery plus transferring images of your own artwork, drawings or photographs into the surface.

Winslow Arts Center Studio & Gallery(Hosting)
MAY 16, 1-4 & May 24, 1-3
Contact for registration: 206-715-6663, info@winslowartcenter.com or ONLINE
$125

 

GABRIELA NIRINO NEWS

Gabi is part of Caracú, and she want to share the new web site. Caracú is collective of South American jewelers and artists. “We consider contemporary jewelry as a complete artistic expression which enables us to create functional pieces, art objects, and installations. Reflected in the search for relevant materials and processes are internal explorations regarding our understanding and experience of existence and identity. From analyses of personal, natural, historical, social, political and discursive patterns to the raw distillation of form in pursuit of an essence of culture or meaning of value, our pieces collectively echo the heterogeneous multiplicity that is life in South America by voicing the unheard, showing the unseen, and surviving through solidarity.

Enjoy it!     www.caracu.art

 

 

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NORTH SOUND WA SURFACE DESIGN GROUP NOTES

Valerie Wooton share what the group is doing at home.

Hi Everyone

I’m hopeful that these photos will inspire you to share your creative projects. It also provides a connection to each other while we have to isolate.

This is what I’ve been working on:

This poncho, was a revival of a poncho I made back in the 70s. The original was orange, gold and brown. The yarn was acrylic – probably Harts. The new poncho is made from Bulky Lamb’s Pride Wool (the peacock blue color) and Ultra Alpaca Chunky (the charcoal gray color). The gray is photographing more brown than grey. The new version is heavier and a bit stiffer than the original, but I love it. I did add fringe and that may or may not stay on. Jury’s still out.

I also have been working on a felted bag. While wandering through Sylvia Pippen Designs in La Conner I spied a pack of felted wool by WoolWerks in colors that were perfect for my bag. I cut triangles and am stitching them down with a blanket stitch with a variegated wool yarn that I picked up at Stilly River Yarns, Stanwood. My very bad puppy ate most of the label before I could remove it and the ball of yarn from her mouth so I don’t know what it was called. I’m not quite finished with it yet, but wanted to share.

 

Tesi has been keeping very busy while in isolation. This first piece is an assignment for the Creative Clothing class.  The assignment was to use up some panel type fabrics. The body is cotton fabric and the sleeves are rayon with cotton on the bottom of the sleeves. The pattern is by Diane Ericson and called The Dragonfly.

Tesi also is participating in a quilt challenge called “The Janet Steadman  12″ x 12″ Quilt Challenge”. You have to use mainly pieces of her dyed fabric. Tesi picked a red piece and a blue piece. The blue under the red is a piece of Judy Robertson’s dyed fabric. The blue on top of the yellowish color is Janet’s. It’s a fund raiser for CQA and the Schack. Quilts will be hanging at the Schack in October.

Tesi and I signed up for a FREE online workshop called Sketchbook Revival. Each day we get a video featuring two artists who share a technique in painting, sketching, writing, etc. I’ve only completed the first day and have two to catch up on before I get too much more behind. I’ll share what we’ve been doing in the next newsletter.

Our dear friend, Linda, who now lives in Eastern WA, but continues to be part of our group, although remotely. She’s been her usual creative self and shared several pieces.

This beautiful hanging hangs in Linda’s living room. The hanging piece is old and there is a flower between the two birds at the top. The flower is repeated in the design of the quilt. She has used variegated thread to quilt.

And a lovely granny square blanket for keeping warm in Eastern WA.

This quilt depicts the yearly wagon train trip that Linda and her husband participate in. Note the red and black buffalo backing fabric. It is a work in progress.

And last, but not least, she shared photos of the birds that come to visit. Red winged black bird and California quail.

 

PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITY

Cynthia Blair, Seattle leader group, share this:

Dear SDA Member,

I’m taking the liberty of contacting you to spread the word about an opportunity to give a presentation to local artists who attend the monthly meetings (these days, online) of Artists Connect, which meets in Edmonds.  The organization consists of artists who work in all types of media, and members are eager to learn about various techniques.  Presenters are not paid, but if you teach workshops, you may find future participants.  If you’re someone who simply enjoys talking about something you’re passionate about, this is a great way to do so.

Here’s a brief write-up from the organizer, Norma Middleton.  Please contact her directly if you’re interested in finding out more.

Artists Connect is looking for volunteer speakers for a one hour presentation,  4th Saturday morning of the month.   We  currently have  August, September, November and December of 2020 open and all of 2021.  Interested?   Contact Norma Middleton, norma777@hotmail.com, with ARTISTS CONNECT in the subject line.

STILL ON GOING

 

SDA MEMBERS AT “CURRENTS 2020”

Members of SDA who are also members of Northwest Designer Craftsmen association are participating in ‘Currents 2020’ – NWDC Exhibit and Symposium, at Schack Art Center.

Northwest Designer Craftsmen presents Currents 2020, a national invitational juried exhibition.  The exhibition, in partnership with the Schack Art Center, commemorates the 65th anniversary of NWDC’s mission to promote excellence in design and craftsmanship, and stimulate interest and appreciation for craft in and beyond the Northwest region.        The artists are: Lanny Bergner, Danielle Bodine, Barbara De Pirro, Kathey Ervin, Claire Jones, Nancy Loorem Adams, Barbara Matthews, Dorothy McGuinness, Gabriela Nirino, Barbara Osborne, Patricia Ressequie, Sharon Rowley.

The Schack website published Currents 2020 exhibition running through May 29^th.  At the time of this writing, we are awaiting Governor Inslee’s update on the “Stay at Home” directive, and the opening of public spaces like Schack Art Center. The current directive is slated to be lifted on the 4^th of May; however, there is a likely chance that the stay at home order will be extended. There is no news at this time about a schedule for museums opening their doors to the public.

 

FIBER 2020 at BIMA
Exhibition extended through September

SDA members Lanny Bergner, Barbara De Pirro, Dorothy McGuinness, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry and Jacki Moseley are all included in FIBER 2020 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.

Fiber 2020 explores diverse ways artists are working in fiber and textiles. Over thirty-five artists are featured in this large group exhibition, from traditional fiber arts through contemporary works and installations. Media include lace, embroidery, quilts, wearables — reconstituted and repurposed objects — conceptual sculptures and art installations.

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
550 Winslow Way E., Bainbridge Island, WA
Exhibition Dates: Mar 7 – Sept 27, 2020
https://www.biartmuseum.org/exhibitions/fiber-2020/

 

WA Regional SDA Meetings

Due to the COVID-19 situation, please contact the area leader

Eastside—For more information, please email crystal.a.edwards@gmail.com.

North Peninsula—Please, contact Sue Gale for more information msgale63@gmail.com

North Sound (Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties)— Area Leader Valerie Wootton vjwcamis@frontier.com

Seattle– The Seattle group meeting will be on May  13 from 11 to 1, online. Please, contact Cynthia for more information cynthiawriter@gmail.com.

South Central—  Vicki Gerton (vgerton@gmil.com) for information

South Sound—Please contact Faith Hagenhofer at faithkeh@hotmail.com for more information.

Surface Design Study Group– Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To attend the group, you can register by droppingby BARN, calling Tammie at BARN at (206) 842-4475 x216

Vancouver, WA—Please contact Sharon Svec atsharon@smsvec.comfor more information.

Whidbey Island—The meetings are held on second Tuesday of themonthand typically run from 9:30 am to noon.Area Leaders—Debra Calkins (debraonwhidbey@gmail.com), Mary Burks (mary.burks112751@gmail.com) and membership chairperson Natalie Olsen (thegnat@whidbey.com)  http://www.whidbeyislandsurfacedesign.com.