Sierra
Pastel Society Calendar of Events 2012 |
Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June,
July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.
Please contact the person listed for the event.
Check for updates before a posted event
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Jan 28
(Saturday)
10 am
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Potluck Brunch and Painting Critique
This informal painting critique is a great way to receive friendly feedback on your paintings, while enjoying good food with friends. There will also be a DVD viewing. Location: Susan Levitsky's Cameron Park home. Call Susan to RSVP: 530-676-0781
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February 11 (new date)
Saturday
9am - 3pm
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Signature Workshop Sieries No. 1 "Making Pastels"
Back by popular demand we are offering this exciting workshop for anyone who missed it before or who wants to take it again. This is the 1st workshop in the New SPS Signature Workshop Series for 2012.
Every participant should come home with about 50 handmade pastel sticks in your own custom colors!
SIGN UP before January 31st so we know how much white to order! The cost is just $30 for returning students or $40 for new students. Make check payable to Thaleia’s Fine Arts and mail to 4880 Kingvale Road, El Dorado, CA 95623. Class being led by Connie Randmaa &/or Thaleia.
Location: We’re looking for a location in the Shingle Springs vicinity (below snow line) if you know of a place; otherwise it will be at Thaleia’s studio in El Dorado.
What to bring: Each student will be provided with your own supply of base white pastel & a selection of base colors to mix your own custom colors. Students should bring lots of latex type gloves, a roll of paper towels & a shallow box to carry your wet pastels home in (such as a plastic food container, baking pan, shoe box, or old pastel box). Also bring all of your old crumbles of pastel (if you have some) to make some awesome grey’s for your collection! We’ll have a Pot Luck Lunch so bring a favorite dish to share.
Contact: Thaleia at Thaleia@directcon.net or call 530-626-9188 to enroll.
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March 10
(Saturday)
9am to 3 pm
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Signature Workshop No. 2 "Making Sanded Surfaced"
Our second workshop of the 2012 SPS Signature Workshop series covers covers various supports & materials used to make sanded pastel surfaces. Each student will be provided with all the materials to make pastel boards in a variety of colors and textures. All are encouraged to bring 3-6 pieces of mat board cut to sizes (up to 9x12) to add to your take-home collection. Students should bring a soft inexpensive flat paint brush betweeen 3/4 to 1.5 inches, your luncy and something to drink. Wear old clothes and shoes because you are sure to get some materials on yourself. Students will leave with a variety of new pastel surfaces and learn how sanded pastel surfaces are made.
Cost: $30 for SPS members, $40 for non-members.
Location: 4949 Kingvale Road, El Dorado 95623
Contact: Thaleia at Thaleia@directcon.net or call 530-626-9188 to enroll.
Instructors: Deborah Hill and Thaleia
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March 31
(Saturday)
1:30pm
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General Meeting
Thaleia Georgiades, award winning SPS Signature Member and art teacher, will critique member’s paintings during our general membership meeting. Members are invited to bring up to 3 paintings to be critiqued. Thaleia has a degree in art and education, is a popular pastel instructor, and loves to teach. This will be a great opportunity for members to have their work evaluated before the SPS Spring Membership Show planned for mid April.
This meeting will also include an Art Swap, giving members the opportunity to sell or swap art equipment they aren’t using, and making it available to someone who can appreciate it! (Note: Please price your items, and be responsible for taking them home if they do not find a new owner by the time the meeting ends!)
Location: El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills
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April
16-20
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Spring Membership Show and Reception
Get ready for the spring membership show!!
Dates of Show: Monday April 16 through Friday April 20, 2012
Place: El Dorado County Gov't Center, Bldg B, Fair Lane - Placerville, CA (Across from the Library)
Drop Off Entries: Bldg A Monday Apr 16th 8am-10am
Awards Reception: Friday Apr 20 4pm-5pm
Pick Up: Paintings are to be taken down and checked out after the reception and before 5:00 p.m.
Judge: Leslie Harrison
See the March-April 2012 newsletter for further information
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May 12
9AM to 4PM |
Signature Workshop No. 3 "Various Methods of Under-Painting"
Two signature members will discuss & demonstrate various methods of under painting. This is a hands-on workshop on how and why you might want to use under painting to enhance your painting. We will again be using both manufactured and hand-made pastels & surfaces from Workshops #1 & #2. Students who did not take workshops #1 and/or #2 will be asked to bring some of their own materials.
Instructors: Connie Randmaa & Irene Lester (both well known instructors with very different styles)
Cost: Only $30 make checks payable to Thaleia’s Fine Arts; Mail to 4880 Kingvale Road, El Dorado, CA 95623 (mail address different than house address)
Bring: Pack a lunch & drink, your easel, sketchbook, pastels & surfaces, hand wipes, etc.
Provided: Coffee & breakfast munchies. Refrigerator. Tables & chairs.
Location: Thaleia’s Home/Studio 4949 Kingvale Road, El Dorado 95623
RSVP: Contact Thaleia at Thaleia@directcon.net or call 530-957-3800 to enroll.
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June 9
9AM to 4PM |
Signature Workshop No. 4 "How and Why of Using Colored Surfaces"
Two signature members will discuss & demonstrate the uses of how and why to use various colored papers and surfaces to achieve various effects. This is a hands-on workshop using both factory surfaces and some of your own surfaces from Workshop #2. Students who did not take workshops #1 and/or #2 will be asked to bring some of their own materials. Cost: $20 for SPS members, $25 for non-members.
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June 25
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Signature Workshop No. 5 "How to Accomplish Do-Overs"
Techniques and tips on how to save a bad painting. Students should bring a few paintings they feel need help. These can be paintings needing major or minor revisions. Three signature members will demonstrate methods and assist students one-on-one to “fix” their paintings. Cost: $30 for SPS members, $35 for non-members.
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July 14
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Signature Workshop No. 6 "Finishing Techniques"
Discussion and demonstration of various methods of the final finishing a painting from bare pastel to steaming, spraying, coating & glazing. Students will work hands-on with various methods on their own work. Cost: $30 for SPS members, $35 for non-members.
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July
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Signature Workshop No. 7 "Photographing Your Work"
Discussion and demonstration of how too take digital photos of your work with particular attention to lighting, cropping, etc. Students should bring their own digital camera to photograph their own work for use in Workshop #9. Instructor: Jim Ginney. Cost: $20 for SPS members, $25 for non-members.
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Aug
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Signature Workshop No. 8 "Photoshop Your Images"
Discussion and demonstration of how too take digital photos of your work with particular attention to lighting, cropping, etc. Students should bring their own digital camera to photograph their own work for use in Workshop #9. Instructor: Jim Ginney. Cost: $20 for SPS members, $25 for non-members.
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August 25
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Signature Workshop No. 9 "Matting and Framing Selections"
Students will be selecting colors & styles for matting, frames & glass to frame their work with. There will be a demonstration and discussion of mat cutting methods. Students are welcome to supply their own frames and/or mat board but a limited selection of frame molding will be available to select and order custom frames from. A limited selection of mat colors will also be available for students to cut their own mats. Students should bring 1 or more finished paintings from previous series workshops. Frames and glass ordered in this workshop will be delivered for the next Workshop #11. Instructor: Robin Stein. Cost: $50 for SPS members, $55 for non-members.
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September 1
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Due Date for Entries , Pastels On High International Exhibition
See the POH webpage for further information.
The dates of the Exhibition are Nov 6 to Dec 1, 2012. Please note that entries must be received by September 1st.
Location:EDAC ArtSpace Gallery, 459 Main Street, Placerville, California, 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Tues - Sat.
Contact: Kathy Hall, (530) 620-3400, kathy@khallart.com.
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September 22
1:30 PM
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General Meeting
Screen Viewing of Entries for Pastels On High Exhibition. El Dorado Hills Sr. Center, El Dorado Hills, CA.
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September
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Signature Workshop No. 10 "Assembling Your Framed Presentation"
Demonstration and discussion of how to assemble and finish your framing for a professional presentation. Frames and glass ordered in Workshop #10 will be delivered along with hardware and supplies for assembly. Students will assemble the finished product with help from the instructors, as needed. Instructor: Robin Stein. Cost: $30 for SPS members, $35 for non-members.
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October
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Signature Workshop No. 11 "Showing and Marketing Your Work"
Three signature members will make up a panel discussion on showing and marketing your work in various arenas such as local shows, juried shows, entries for signature status levels, obtaining gallery representation, advertising materials, magazines, etc. Question & answer session.
Cost: $30 for SPS members, $35 for non-members.
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October
22-26
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Fall Membership Show and Reception
Get ready for the Fall Membership Show!!
Place: El Dorado County Gov't Center, Bldg B, Fair Lane - Placerville, CA (Across from the Library)
Drop Off Entries: Bldg A Monday October 22 8am-10am
Awards Reception: Friday Oct 26 4pm-5pm
Pick Up: Paintings are to be taken down and checked out after the reception and before 5:00 p.m.
Judge: (information coming)
See a current newsletter for further information
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November 6
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December 1
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Pastels On High International Exhibition
SPS's Biennial International Open Exhibition, Pastels on High, See the POH webpage for further information as it becomes available.
Location:EDAC ArtSpace Gallery, 459 Main Street, Placerville, California, 10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Tues - Sat.
Contact: Kathy Hall, (530) 620-3400, kathy@khallart.com.
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December
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Signature Workshop Show and Reception
The Workshops lead up to THE FINAL SHOW! Graduates of the series will participate in a show of the works they created from start to finish along with one marketing piece. There will be awards & each entry will be critiqued by a known artist outside of SPS for overall presentation. Juror to be announced.
Contact Thaleia at Thaleia@directcon.net or call 626-9188.
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December
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Sierra Pastel Society Annual Holiday Party
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