On October 12, members gathered to watch and learn about framing from Linda Blow. Linda demonstrated the entire framing process, from cutting the mat to applying the dust cover for a painting mounted in a wood frame.
The group had several questions and shared information on tools and materials. Each participant received a step-by-step handout on framing developed by Patti Bishop and a list of places to buy frames. The session ended with our usual drawing for door prizes.
Members watch and take notes during framing demonstration. |
The November 8 Second Tuesday will focus on several special techniques. Dot Braun will demonstrate
These mini-workshops are free to members and $5 for guests. No matter what the topic of the day, everyone is welcome to bring paintings to work on or to seek advice where you might be stuck with a painting.
Join us from 10 a.m.until noon. You’ll learn something new and might win one of our door prizes!
Member News
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e welcome new member Bonney Eggleston (Milford, DE).
Anne Crown-Cyr became a signature member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society in October. She also received Second Place in the Mispillion Art League’s Fall Splendor show. Elizabeth Pizzolato received Best in Show in the same show for her painting, Men at Work. The MAL show runs from October 5 through November 19 at the gallery, 5 North Walnut Street, Milford, DE. For more information, call (302) 430-7646 or visit www.mispillionarts.org
Doris Davis-Glackin received The Frank Webb Award for excellence in aquamedia at The Audubon Artists 69th annual international exhibition at The Salmagundi Club in New York.
The Players by Doris Davis-Glackin.
Upcoming DWS Events
November 1 Drop Off for Show and Sale
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s part of our community outreach program, DWS has two upcoming events in November. Members are invited to show their works at the Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club. All proceeds from a 25% sales commission will go to the art seniors at Cape Henlopen High School.
You may bring two small paintings or one large for $10. November 1 is the drop-off date; November 2 we’ll hang the show, and November 3 is the opening reception. The prospectus is on the website ww.delawarewatercolorysociety.org
If you have any art materials or supplies you’d like to donate to the art students, please bring them with you to the opening reception on Thursday, November 3, between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. The art teacher, Colleen Lowe, will be at the reception.
Lewes Library Workshop in November
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n Saturday, November 12, DWS will hold the first of three half-day watercolor workshops in conjunction with the Lewes Library. These sessions are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 24 participants.
The first workshop is for beginning level watercolorists or for anyone who would like to try out the medium. The project will involve producing a watercolor holiday greeting card and is from 9 a.m. to noon. Isabel Pizzolato will instruct the class. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.
To sign up, contact the library at (302) 645-2733.
Linda Chatfield is relaxed and in her element while painting in the
Ridgely House on the Green, during the October paint out in Dover. Photo by Susan Johnston.
Other Events
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myrna’s 16th Annual Art Show will take place November 4 – December 11, 2011 at the Smyrna Opera House. Works may be any medium and the fee is $5.00 per piece, with a $10 minimum required.
Drop-off days are Monday and Tuesday, October 24 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
For more information, contact David Keller, Executive Director, at 302-653-4236.