Wearable Art Connection event Aug. 20

THE WEARABLE ART CONNECTION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA www.wearableartconnection.org

Presents
"FROM THE ANCIENT ART OF COILING TO THE ARTISTIC DESIGNS OF TODAY"

- WANDA MATJAS SATURDAY, AUG 20, 2011WAC 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


THIS MONTH: SATURDAY AUG 20, 2011
VENDOR MARKET 9:00-10:00 a.m.
BUSINESS & REPORTS 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
SPEAKER PRESENTATION 10:30 - Noon
AFTERNOON PROGRAM No afternoon program

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

DIRECTIONS: South on the Harbor Fwy. (110): Exit at Pacific Coast Hwy. (1), turn right onto W. Pacific Coast Hwy., drive approx. 6.5 miles to Ave. D, turn right onto it. The church is on the corner of S. Pacific Coast Hwy. and Ave. D. 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. North on the Harbor Fwy. (110): Exit at Pacific Coast Hwy. (1), turn left on Figueroa St., turn left onto W. Pacific Coast Hwy., drive approx. 6.5 miles to Ave. D, turn right onto it. The church is on the corner of S. Pacific coast Hwy. and Ave. D. 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.

MORNING PROGRAM 10:30 - NOON: WANDA MATJAS "FROM THE ANCIENT ART OF COILING TO THE ARTISTIC DESIGNS OF TODAY"

"My first work began from a ball of Silk Yarn, and an interest in the Silk Worm process. For centuries Coiling has been used for practical purposes. Why not use this technique as Wearable Art?" Wanda Matjas. The Egyptians, Native Americans, Africans and Asians used the ancient technique of Coiling for making baskets. Wanda has entwined the coiling technique with her love of silk and other fibers to create her fabulous necklaces. Her interest in silk yarn, lead her to find out about the Silk Worm Story. In her thirst for knowledge, she traveled to China to a visit Silk Factory.

THIS MONTH'S WORKSHOP: AUG 21 (ONE DAY)

WANDA MATJAS - DESIGNED COILED NECKLACE WITH A THEMEUsing the ancient technique of COILING, with modern day supplies, I will teach you how to make your own Treasure Necklace. COILING” is a weaving process, which involves covering a flexible core with fibers and building a form row upon row. The Egyptians, Native Americans, Africans and Asians used this technique for making baskets. Wanda has adapted this technique using single cords for creating necklaces. No kit fee

LOCATION: Placentia
COST PER DAY: $60 for members, $70 for non-members

Workshop Contact: Leslie Strollo: leeandleslie@verizon.net

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

1. COMING EVENTS: 2011 & 2012

Speaker List:

Nov SARAH H. JACKSON - MY JOURNEY AS A TEXTILE ARTIST

Afternoon Member Challenge –"TEAR IT UP"

Feb NICK COMAN - ART TO WEAR FOR ALL OCCASIONS

2. WAC ANNUAL CHALLENGE –"TEAR IT UP" - Rip it, Tear it, Shred it, Burn it! This year’s challenge is all about raw edges and what you can do with them and what they can do for you.

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