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Pastel Society Calendar of Events 2010 |
Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June,
July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.
Please contact the person listed for the event.
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January 9th
(Saturday) |
Plein Air Painters of America Show
Carpool trip to see the Plein Air Painters of America show, American Legacy: Our National Parks, at the Haggin Museum, Stockton (www.hagginmuseum.org), with a side trip to the Knowlton Gallery in Lodi to see their current show, Artists Choice (www.knowltongallery.com). Start the year with some great inspiration, and have a fun day with fellow artists. Probably all day, with lunch in Lodi.
Contact: Contact Susan Levitsky for details and to plan carpools, (530) 676-0781 or slevitsky@sbcglobal.net
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February 6
10 am–2 pm
(Saturday) |
Figure/Portrait Paint-In
Figure/portrait paint-in at Jimmie Granns home studio in El Dorado Hills. Bring your lunch and painting gear, and enjoy working from a live model. This is a great opportunity! Come have fun and try your hand even if youre not experienced with figure work.
Contact: Jimmie Grann before Jan 30th at (916) 358-3805 or jcgrann@comcast.net
for more information and to let her know youre coming. Minimal cost sharing the models fee.
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March 27
1 pm
(Saturday) |
General Membership Meeting, Demonstration by Waif Mullins
The challenge of painting water that looks wet (!) will be the subject of our first general meeting of the year, featuring Chico artist Waif Mullins. Waif is a Signature member of the Pastel Society of America, and has been awarded the title of Distinguished Pastelist by the Pastel Society of the West Coast. Winner of numerous awards in both regional and national juried exhibitions, his work has also been featured in National art magazines, including The Artist’s Magazine August 2003 issue in Greg Schaber’s cover story article, "Secrets to Sparkling Water". Waif has taught both oil and pastel painting since l998. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to meet Waif and learn some of his great techniques during this presentation.
Check www.waifmullins.com to view his fabulous work.
Location: El Dorado Hills Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills.
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April 11
1:30 pm
(Sunday)
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Urania Christy Tarbet to Critique Member’s Pastels
Founder/President Emeritus of the International Association of Pastel Societies (IAPS), Urania Christy Tarbet, has offered to do a critique of pastel paintings by SPS members. What a great way to prepare for the spring membership show scheduled to start on May 4th! Members may bring one or two completed or in-progress paintings to be evaluated, and depending on the number participating, Urania will review one or both paintings as time allows. This is a great learning opportunity, and we are so grateful for this gracious member’s generosity in sharing her years of experience and expertise in this way..
Location: Raleys meeting room, 3935 Park Drive, El Dorado Hills
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April 17
9 am- ?
(Saturday) |
Spring Plein Air Paint-out
Enjoy a paint-out on the beautiful park-like property of Joyce and Brad Martin off El Dorado Road in Placerville, starting at 9:00 a.m. The scenery includes large trees, a pond with ducks, creek with bridges, garden areas with flowers (depending on weather), a barn, antique tractors, orchard (possibly in bloom), and various art objects here and there. Picnic tables and bathroom facilities are available, so bring your lunch and stay as long as you like. If the weather turns foul, we will possibly have an alternative date of May 22nd, but for now, plan to pack your stuff and join us for a fun day of painting on April 17th in a spot that will display spring at its finest!
Location: 100 Whitcomb Way, Placerville. From Highway 50, take El Dorado Road south. Whitcomb Way will be on your right, a little less than a mile from the freeway, and is a narrow road just beyond Silver Lode Dr. and before Mother Lode Drive. The road leads directly into the Martin’s property.
Contact: Call Kathy Hall (620-3400) to let her know if you plan to come, and to get further information if needed.
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May 4-15
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Spring Membership Show
Get ready for the spring membership show!! We are delighted to have Terri Ford as the judge and we have an exciting new venue –
the El Dorado Arts Council’s new facility, ArtSpace - in downtown Placerville!
The paintings will be on display for two weeks (Tuesdays – Saturdays) – with no need for members to sit the show!
Please note there have been a few changes made in the rules of entry - for this show only – because of the new location.
On Tuesday, May 4th, 10 a.m. – 12 noon, bring your paintings to EDAC ArtSpace.
Each member may bring 3 paintings to be judged at $6 each (longest outside edge not to exceed 36”)
and up to 2 minature paintings (unjudged) at $3 each (2 adjacent outside edges equal no more than 24”).
Other pastel artists may become members when entering their paintings into the show.
Location: 459 Main Street, Placerville, California, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tues - Sat.
Spring Show Chair: Gloria Vernon, rgvernon@cwnet.com,
or 530-621-2468
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May 14
8 am-to noon?
(Friday) |
Kanaka Valley Plein Air Paint-out
The Kanaka Valley is newly protected land offering beautiful oak woodlands. It was named for the Native Hawaiians known as Kanakans who came to California just before the gold rush. They settled in the valley and said it reminded them of their native land. There are acres of blue oak woodland, valley oak woodland, blue oak foothill pine, and montane hardwood, as well as 100 acres of riparian habitat along Jills Creek and Crocker Creek, large meadows and in a few spots distant visits of the Sierras. There are no bathrooms or water so plan accordingly. Plan to walk a short distance for the better views.
If cancelled by rain, the following Friday, May 21st will be the backup date.
Location: The Kanaka Valley is located in the central Sierra foothills in western El Dorado County, north of Highway 50 and southeast of Folsom Lake -- access is from Kanaka Valley Road off Deer Valley Road.
Contact: Call Kathy F Levenson (530-676-8532) to let her know if you plan to come, and to get directions.
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June
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Paint-out South Lake Tahoe
Possible paint-out hosted by Susan Levitsky
Location: South Lake Tahoe
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June 12
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Trip to Art Shows
All-day carpool to Knowlton Gallery in Lodi to see "INTERIORS" and to the Haggin Museum in Stockton to see "California Impressionism: Selections from the Irvine Museum".
Contact: Call Kathy Hall (530) 620-3400 to sign up
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June 19
8 am - ?
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Paint-out at Tong Ranch
How many of us have routinely admired the old ranch house sitting in a grove of trees just south of Highway 50 beyond El Dorado Hills as you head east up the hill toward Placerville? Good news! Thaleia Georgiades has arranged for our members to have access to this property, the Tong Ranch in what was known as Clarksville, for a paint-out on Saturday, June 19th starting at 8:00 a.m. Bring your lunch and water along with your painting gear, porta-potty facilities will be available.
Location:Clarksville (El Dorado Hills)
Contact: Thaleia can provide more information and directions.
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July 17-18
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Paint-out at Hope Valley
Paint-out hosted by Thaleia Georgiades, (530) 626-9188 for additional information and to signup.
Location: Hope Valley
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Learn to Make Your Own Pastel Surfaces
Taught by Deborah Hill, small fee for materials, hosted by Thaleia Georgiades, (530) 626-9188 for additional information and to signup.
Location: El Dorado, California
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July 31
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Due date for submitting entries to Pastels on High
For details see the Prospectus.
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August 7
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General Membership Meeting,
9:00 a.m. Terri Ford Demonstration
12-1 p.m. lunch break
1:00 p.m. View all entries for POH before jurying by judge
Location: El Dorado Hills Senior Center
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September 4
Saturday
Pastel Society of the West Coast’s Membership Show
Car Pool Trip to Auburn to view Pastel Society of the West Coast’s Membership Show, and listen to Margot Shulzke’s comments about the paintings at 1:00 p.m.
Contact: Kathy Hall (530) 620-3400 or susihall@comcast.net
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September
13-17
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Richard McKinley Workshop
Workshop is full (contact Thaleia Georgiades to be on waiting list).
Location: Hope Valley
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September 19
10:00 a.m.
Paint-out at Bridal Veil Falls picnic area
Details coming...
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October 1-23
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November
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General meeting
Details
coming…
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Dec 7 -
Jan 8
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Winter Membership Show
EDAC’s ArtSpace Gallery (receiving Monday, Dec. 6th; take down Sunday, Jan. 9th)strong>
Contact:Show Chair is Kaaren Poole (530)672-0943
Location: 459 Main Street, Placerville, California, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tues - Sat.
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Dec 18 (Saturday)
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Saturday Reception & Awards Presentation, Holiday Party,3rd Saturday Art Walk
Details
coming…
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