Wearable Art Connection meeting in August

THE WEARABLE ART CONNECTION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
www.wearableartconnection.org
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Presents
MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES FOR ALL
WITH SHERRILL KAHN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2010

WAC all day program meetings are quarterly: free to members, $10 non-members,$ 5 students. The meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of February, May, August and November.
See the website for complete program info: www.wearableartconnection.org

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THIS MONTH: SATURDAY AUG 21, 2010
VENDOR MARKET 9:00-10:00 a.m.
BUSINESS & REPORTS 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
SPEAKER PRESENTATION 10:30 – Noon
LUNCH BREAK 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION: St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 301 Ave. D. on corner of Pacific Coast Hwy. and Ave. D. in Redondo Beach.

DIRECTIONS: South on the San Diego Fwy.(405) : Exit at Hawthorne Blvd., turn right onto Hawthorne Blvd, proceed to Artesia Blvd. and turn right, drive to Pacific Coast Hwy., turn left onto Pacific Coast Hwy. and drive to Ave. D turn left. The parking lot is between Ave. D and Ave. E. It is a few buildings past the corner on the right side of Ave. D. Community Center on the left and/or north side of the street. Free parking.

North on the San Diego Fwy.(405): Exit Artesia, go west (go under the freeway), turn left onto Pacific Coast Hwy and drive to Ave. D, turn left. The parking lot is between Ave. D and Ave. E. It is a few buildings past the corner on the right side of Ave. D. Free parking.

MORNING PROGRAM
10:30 - NOON: SHERRILL KAHN
MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES FOR ALLSherrill Kahn has been creating award-winning drawings, paintings and fiber art-work for almost forty years. Her work can be found in many private collections throughout the world. She teaches nationally and internationally. She loves to weave, quilt, airbrush, bead, sew, knit, crochet, draw, paint and "rubber stamps". She lives by four simple words "Have Fun", and "What If?" Check out her website at www.impressmenow.com to see great photo samples of her work.

AFTERNOON PROGRAM
1:00 P.M.: WAC MEMBER'S SHOW AND TELL

THIS MONTH'S WORKSHOP:
AUG. 22 & 23 (TWO DAYS)
SHERRILL KAHN
MIXED MEDIA SUPPLY LIST FOR FABRIC AND PAPER
This workshop will cover everything from resists to printmaking. We will be exploring simple printmaking, resist techniques, glazing techniques, altering computer images, using oil pastels and colored pencils creatively, learning how to layer a variety of media, making textured surfaces, creating interesting textured papers and fabrics for collage. The class will push the limits and you will try a variety of techniques and media.

LOCATION: Bobbie Moon's House in Altadena.

COST: $120 for members, $140 for non-members

Workshop Contact: Leslie Strollo: leeandleslie@verizon.net

*****See WAC website for description and supply list - www.wearableartconnection.org *******


1. COMING EVENTS: 2010
Speaker List:
Aug. Sherrill Khan- Mix Media Techniques For All Surfaces Afternoon - WAC Member Show and Tell Session
Nov. - Suzi Click The Power of Adornment
Afternoon - WAC Challenge

2. WAC ANNUAL CHALLENGE "Hardwear" This is your opportunity to use metal in your garment, accessory or outfit. The metal must be something other than buttons or a zipper.

3. WAC-NEWS SUBMISSION GUIDELINES -
WAC has a 24 page newsletter that is published quarterly: February, May, August & November.Email deadline is the 14th of the month before publication.

WAC NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Annie Murray - anniegaymurray@adelphia.net

Check the WAC website for exhibitions, contest, events, etc. www.wearableartconnection.org

We are happy to list your events in our calendar. Please indicate WAC NEWS as the subject heading and indicate the topic area: Book/Magazine Reviews, Calendar, Workshops, Exhibitions, Shows, Tours, Opportunities, Competitions, etc.

4. ABOUT WAC
WAC PROGRAMS ARE QUARTERLY:
3rd SATURDAY IN FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST, NOVEMBER
Locations vary with each meeting. Meeting Cost: non-members - $10, students $5, free to members. Membership - $40 annually, $20 newsletter only.
Contact Membership Chair: Diane Ricks: bobbydi@charter.net