Next PaperWorks Meeting
Thursday, April 14, 10 AM to noon
St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church
4440 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson
NE corner of Campbell and River roads
Program
Join us April 14, to hear Novie Trump, an Arizona based sculptor and installation artist working in ceramic, mixed media and sound. Novie was formally trained in classical archaeology. She is interested in work that explores the unknown, both literal and figurative. Secrets are an integral part of her work: the unopened box, the unbroken egg, the lost ritual, the illegible word, the empty cocoon. Her website is www.novietrump.com
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Save the Date
Our May 12 program finale for the season is a winner! You - our members - are the whole show! It will be our annual Members' One-Day Exhibit, for everyone to bring your art - whatever you created, attempted or accomplished this past year. Creative Circles tables and more - details at the April meeting.
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From September through May, PaperWorks meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at St. Philips in the Hills Church, East Murphey Gallery. Business meeting starts at 10am, program at 11am. The Murphey Gallery is reserved from 9am to 3pm, so come early or stay after the program to visit and reconnect with members and guests. PaperWorks meetings are open to members, guests and the public at no charge. Summer meeting times and locations vary. Check our website at
www.paperworks.info
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Starting at noon, you are welcome to stay in the Murphey Gallery. Bring a snack/lunch, visit with friends and join in more art exploration at no charge:
Creative Circle display
The featured Creative Circle this month is "A Stitch in Time." Stop by the Creative Circle table for a sampling of what this group has been making - pick up some fresh ideas - or you might want to join this enthusiastic group.
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Card-Making for Hospice patients
Please join us immediately after the April meeting to make cards for hospice patients. We'll have art supplies and light refreshments. You're welcome to bring your own favorite materials.
Perhaps you're already planning to attend the discussion group for new members, or another one of the salons...no problem! We'll start early and stay late to give everyone who is interested a chance to make at least one card. Details:
The cards are left blank, without a greeting, and unsigned, to give the patients a chance to write in whatever they would like. It's fine to write "PaperWorks 2016" in a corner on the back of the card, and you may include your initials if you wish. Please be sure to leave a blank panel for the patients to write in. We can supply envelopes.
The Card Project will also collect any handmade cards you'd care to donate. Look for the red mailbox on one of the display tables.
Everyone welcome! Questions? Please contact Merrill Evans at [email protected]
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Creative Circle
A Stitch in Time Circle meets after the general meeting. Details in Right Column of this enews in Creative Circle box. Everyone welcome.
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An Etegami salon will meet at 12:15 pm. Bring your own art supplies, and fruits, veggies, other still life or inspiration. Watercolor artists are welcome to join the group, if you like simple set-up and work on your own. Questions?
[email protected]
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Members' Summer Postcard Exchange
It's back - the annual Summer Postcard Exchange!
Sign up at our April meeting for summer fun:
- Send three (or more) postcards over the course of the summer to your Secret Postcard Pal.
- In turn you will be the Secret Postcard Pal of another person and receive postcards from her or him.
- At the end of the summer send a "reveal" postcard to hint at (or reveal) your identity. And bring the cards you received to the September meeting to display on the postcard exchange table.
PLEASE sign up ONLY if you intend to participate, so nobody is disappointed.
Sign-up slips will be available at the April meeting, or you may email me your name, snailmail address, email address, and phone. Send that information to
[email protected] At the May meeting I'll have your "assignments," and if you don't pick it up at the May meeting I'll email you your information. If you have participated in the past, you know how much fun this is. If you have not, plan to do so this summer! Sue Agnew
Your Extra Art Supplies Are Appreciated
Bring your extra art supplies, craft and art magazines and books for our donation table, which benefits Dragonfly Village residence shelter. Thank you for your support of our new project. For more info: Mary Ellen Palmeri
[email protected]
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Postal Exhibit Art Pick-Up
Thanks to everyone who created and shared art for the 15th Anniversary Exhibit at the Postal History Foundation. Enjoy a reunion with your art at the April meeting - it's ready to go home with you. Questions? [email protected]
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Call for Submissions
IN, ON, OF PAPER - juried exhibition
Sept. 5-Nov. 4, 2016
Entry Deadline: July 15, 2016
Ohio's Paper Circle paper and book arts organization invites you to submit work for their second cycle of a juried show,
In, On, Of Paper. Open to any original work in, on, of paper, including handmade paper, paper sculpture, origami, artist's books, cut paper, stitched paper or works on paper. Cash and paper awards. For details and to apply:
http://papercircle.org/callforwork/ Questions. Barbara Campagnola, Executive Director, Paper Circle,
[email protected] 740-753-3374
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Call for Entries
May 16, 2016 3-6 pm deadline to submit work
THE ART OF THE BOOK
June 17 - July 24
Sebastopol
Center for the Arts
Call for artwork related to "The Art of the Book"
Open worldwide
This show features Book Art - the book is the point of departure:
handmade artist's books, using traditional bookmaking method
work showing excellence in bookmaking or altering books,
book-like objects or sculptures in which the primary interest or emphasis is visual rather than texture, and
homage to the book.
Juried by Betsy Davids. Cash awards.
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Workshops sponsored
by PaperWorks
Our exciting lineup of spring 2016 workshops continues!
Register by mail and at PW meetings. Print registration form (available on PW website under the workshops tab) and mail it along with a check for half the workshop tuition. Workshop spaces will be filled according to postmark date. For complete info, visit the
website
or visit the Workshop table at the April meeting.
Spring 2016 Workshops for PW members
Amanda Beekhuizen - "Letterpress Printing" - $280
Fri., May 13, 9am-4pm
Sat., May 14, 9am-4pm
Sun., May 15, 9am-4pm
The workshop will cover typesetting (both wood and lead), linoleum block cutting, and letterpress printing on the four Vandercook presses at the UofA Book Art and Letterpress Lab. Students will use these foundational skills to print a broadside, small single-sheet book, and/or other printed ephemera of their choosing. (continued online)
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Workshops
Offered by PaperWorks Members
Mary Ellen
is the moderator of Origami LAFF, a fun-loving paper-folding club that meets monthly at the Nanini branch library. Meetings are free, open to the public and usually held on the 3rd Sunday each month from 1-4pm.
Next meeting: Sun., April 17.
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Kaitlin's Creative Cottage
"An Oasis of Fun & Creativity for Spirited Women"
Come enjoy the Creative Cottage for fun, friendship, and inspiration!
Affordable, Creative Classes for Women of All Ages!
SE Corner N. Main Ave. & W. University Blvd. Tucson 85705
For class listings, check blog:
Space Limited, Classes Fill Fast--Pre-registration is required!
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Member Spotlight
Oracle Artist Studio Tour
April 15, 16
Barbara Cowlin
James Cowlin
Val Bembenek
Barb, Jim and Val are among the 43 artists showing and selling Fri. and Sat., April 15 and 16 at the annual Oracle Artist Studio Tour. Val will be at the Acadia Ranch-Oracle Historical Society, and Barb and Jim will be at their home studio.
Pick up your self-guiding map at the tour Welcome Center, 1470 American Ave., just off Hwy. 77. There, you'll have a taste of what's to come: a gallery of artwork that will whet your appetite for more. Then visit over a dozen studios, historic ranches, and barns to browse and buy new works. Worth the beautiful drive to the northwest side! Hours are 10AM to 5PM both days. For artist preview, photos, and to download map brochure, go to www.oraclestudiotour.com
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You're Invited!
Opening Reception
Sat., April 2, 6pm - 9pm
Conrad Wilde Gallery
101 W. 6th Street # 121, Tucson
Southeast Door: Enter on 9th Ave
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Barbara Brandel
Caretakers and Art Makers: Work by Barbara Brandel
Tucson JCC Fine Art Gallery
3800 E River Rd
April 15 - May 17, 2016
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pmm Fri & Sun 9am-6pm
closed Saturdays
You're Invited!
Reception: Sunday, April 17, 2-4pm
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Kristi Atwood
You're invited!
Sat., Sun., April 2 and 3, 1pm to 6pm each day
Reception: April 2, 4pm - 6pm with artist Bobby Long
13990 N. Sutherland Trail, Tucson
Members of Paperworks, come out in support of fellow paper artist and University of Arizona graduate Bobby Long. He will be previewing the drawings done during his Genius Loci artist in residence stay; Genius Loci is a non profit that supports Nature, Art and Education in the Sutherland Valley and that was founded by fellow Paperworks member Kristie Atwood and husband David Christiana. Also 15 limited edition accordion books will be displayed and be for sale - that showcase all ten drawings done for the residency. Two great causes over two days!
For further info on artist Bobby Long and The Genius Loci Foundation, click here: http://geniuslocifoundation.org and click on "Artists"
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Bobbie's Notes
Woosh! Another creative, busy, action packed month of PaperWorks activity is flying by! The free letterpress demo with Crane Giamo was hands on and "oh so fun!" Later that day was a reception at the UA Poetry Center, where Crane's work was on display and we listened to this innovative book artist. Such a treat! And Julie Leonard's 3-day workshop was inspiring and wonderful. She is a great teacher, and we loved seeing her body of work and learning from this renowned artist. Added to the creative mix are Creative Circles, where we share ideas and inspiration.
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The board is starting to plan for next year and we need your feedback. Workshops committee is looking for a few nationally known artists to bring to Tucson. And we are preparing for next year's PaperPlay classes, taught by master artist members of PW, so here's a call-out to PaperWorks artists: Do you have something you would like to teach? Book-binding, printing, photography, paper arts, special techniques, collage, journaling? You can submit proposals to [email protected] by Sept. 15 for a committee review.
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HOSPICE CARD PROJECT AND SUMMER POST CARDS
We are launching
two separate opportunities for card making this month, and our goal is to make sure you don't get confused! So here's the quick summary:
1. Hospice greeting cards
PW members are invited to donate handmade greeting cards to give to hospice patients over the summer, when many hospice volunteers are out of town. Each patient receives two unsigned cards (one to keep and one to give away; they don't need to match). At spring PaperWorks meetings, we'll have a red mailbox out to collect cards made at home. Right after the April and May meetings, The Card Project will offer free card-making salons (April 14 and May 12), with light refreshments and art supplies provided. Questions? Contact Merrill Evans [email protected]
2. Members' summer postcard exchange
Our annual member-to-member post card exchange takes place over the summer and is a great way for new members to get involved at home or on the road, while PW meetings and activities are sparse. We oldtimers look forward to the monthly creative postcard exchanges all summer long. Check the details in the left column April Meeting Extras box. Sign up at the April meeting. No experience required - just great summer fun!
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New members Meet and Greet this month!
Welcome new members Jane Pedersen and Margaret Landis. If you've joined PaperWorks recently, (or think you might like to join!) you're invited to the quarterly new member roundtable after the April meeting. Details are in the April Meeting Extras box in the Left Column of the newsletter. We hope you'll join us - we'd like to get to know you and have you get to know us. Questions? Ask Membership Chair Deb Hilbert
[email protected]
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After-meeting Salons and Creative Circles
The East Gallery of St. Philips is rented from 9am to 1pm on PW meeting days, (second Thurs., Sept. through May). We have also reserved the room from until 3pm for the use of PaperWorks members, but you must contact Bobbie Wilson
[email protected] by the Monday (
April 11) before the meeting (
April 14) if your group wishes to use the space. This is a great opportunity for Creative Circle members to gather, to hold a free salon, or to meet with other members. What ideas do you have for the space?
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Looking ahead
April 14: New Member Meet and Greet for new and potential members
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And be sure to check the website, www.paperworks.info for updates on all our PW activities, as well as our member artists gallery.
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Salons
Do you have an idea for a Salon? Contact
[email protected]
Etegami Salon
Final Etegami salon this spring will be held after the April meeting in the Murphey Gallery. Details in the April Meeting Extras box, Left Column of this newsletter.
Card-making Salon
After the April meeting, meet in the Murphey Gallery to create cards for hospice patients, our new project. Details in the April Meeting Extras box,Left Column of this newsletter.
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Creative Circles
Creative Circles are small groups of PaperWorks members who explore art. Some groups make books, study bookbinding, share mail art, create digital art or stitch on paper or cloth. Pictures of their art projects are posted on the PaperWorks web page. Creative Circles meet to foster friendship, creativity and fun!
"A Stitch in Time" projects are displayed on the Creative Circles table at this month's meeting. They describe themselves as "loosely stitched" and they welcome anyone doing anything! Find out what inspires these artists and how to make their projects. For sure they do have fun!
These circles are open for new members:
1. NW Stitch and Surface Design: We are a small and very inquisitive group that discovers new ways of expression. Join us: the 3rd Friday (4/15) of each month from 12:30 to 3:00. Contact Rose Andreacola at:
[email protected]
2. Eastside Circle: Meets the first Thursday of each month (4/7) at 9:30. It is held at the Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church, 8445 E. Tanque Verde. Contact Gerry Murano at
[email protected]
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Digital Art: Focuses on using digital tools in the art creation process and provides an opportunity to share inspiration and techniques. Meets the 3rd Wed. of the month (4/20) from 2 - 4 pm. Info: Iris Yoffa
[email protected]
4. Hand Stitching and Surface Design in Oro Valley: We work on our projects and share ideas. Join us! Meets on the third Wednesday of the month (4/20) from 1pm to 4 pm at Carol Morgan's home. Info:
[email protected]
5. Northwest Circle: Meets the third Monday of the month (4/18) at 1:00pm. Each month we demo and create something different. Info: Krista Neis
[email protected]
6. A Stitch in Time: Focuses on creating art with stitching and felting. We are a loosely stitched group that welcomes anybody doing anything. Just drop by to join in the fun! If you need ideas for a project or have one underway and want suggestions, we will provide. It does not have to be a stitchery project. Come once, come all the time, whatever works. We meet after the regular PaperWorks meeting. Contact Diana at:
[email protected]
7. For more information about Creative Circles or if you want to join a group, please contact Carol Morgan at
[email protected]
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Tidbits
Of interest to Paperworks members: Arizona Scrapbooking store in Green Valley, AZ, is closing its store on June 1, 2016. Beginning April 1, everything is 30% off. Store address is 101 S La Canada, #67, Green Valley, AZ. Phone is 520-393-7755.
Submitted by Cathy Rogge
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San Diego Book Arts may have book and paper art news and events of interest, if you are travelling to San Diego this summer. Check out their website:
http://www.sandiegobookarts.com/
Submitted by Bobbie Wilson
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Favorite art supplies and tools...
http://kidlitartists.blogspot.com/2016/03/favorite-things.html
submitted by Carolyn Leigh
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Crane Giamo/UA Letterpress - March Demo
Letterpress using white/transparent ink (as a resist), with overlays of color pigment powders
Results after experimenting with applications of sumi inks, red ink, mica, and dirt
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... just mention you are a PaperWorks member!
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