Wearable Art Connection event Feb. 18 in Claremont

THE WEARABLE ART CONNECTION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAwww.wearableartconnection.org

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Presents“ART TO WEAR FOR ALL OCCASIONS” - NICK COMANSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2012

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

THIS MONTH: SATURDAY FEB. 18, 2012
VENDOR MARKET 9:00-10:00 a.m.
BUSINESS & REPORTS 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
SPEAKER PRESENTATION 10:30 – Noon
LUNCH Noon – 1:00 p.m.
AFTERNOON PROGRAM 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Alexander Hughes Center, in the Padua Room, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont, CA 91711, (909) 399-5490. Directions: From the 210 freeway exit at N. Towne Ave and go south (away from the mountains). Turn left at the first light onto Scripps Drive. Right onto Danbury Rd. The center is on your left about 100 yards from the corner. From the 10 Freeway exit at N. Towne Ave and go north (towards the mountains). Turn right onto Syracuse Drive then left onto Danbury Road. The center is at the northern side of the park on your right. Parking is free.

MORNING PROGRAM – 10:30 - NOON: “ART TO WEAR FOR ALL OCCASIONS” - NICK COMAN
What is "Art to Wear" and is it appropriate for all occasions? Absolutely! This lecture centers around the current "Art to Wear" scene, and through lecture, slide and actual garments, we will discuss the do's and don'ts of ATW in social situations, and how things have changed over the years with the steady rise of "disposable clothing". Nick is a FIDM graduate.

AFTERNOON PROGRAM – DIANE RICK’S STUDENT’S FASHION SHOW
Diane Ricks’ Student Fashion Show: This is a not-to-be-missed event. Come and invest your time ohhing and ahhing at the marvelous wearables the students have concocted after Diane inspires them to even greater powers of creation. Diane Ricks is a popular and creative teacher filled with a repertoire of skills teaching silk screening, dye and paint methods, and variety of sewing techniques. Her students will present their works of art in this free style fashion show. Feast your eyes on the vibrant colors and varied textures of the luxurious garments.

THIS MONTH’S WORKSHOP: FEB. 19 & 20 (2 DAY)
NICK COMAN – ART TO WEAR FROM THE BOTTOM UP
How many of us make amazing tops, vests, tunics, jackets and just to slap on a pair of jeans or black pants because that's all we have? Wouldn't it be nice to actually have an entire outfit, something that looks and feels cohesive? In this two-day workshop, you will have the opportunity to produce a custom pattern for a pair of pants that fit. Then we will take that pattern and alter it into a number of different styles, with details that will reflect back on you as an artist. We will talk about and actually create patterns for "Bifurcated Garments" that take your unique sense of style from your head all the way to your ankles (shoes are not included but they will be discussed!)

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

Workshop Contact: Leslie Strollo: leeandleslie@verizon.net

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


1. COMING EVENTS: 2012

Speaker List:

Feb – NICK COMAN - ART TO WEAR FOR ALL OCCASIONS

May – LINDA SCHMIDT – FLAMBOYANCY RISING FASHION SHOW

2. WAC ANNUAL CHALLENGE - TBA

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: Sarah Jackson - jackson.sb295@yahoo.com
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