The Monroe Art Guild and the Walton County Music Guild celebrated 15 years of promoting the arts in Monroe, Walton County, and beyond on Saturday, September 11, 2010. The event was free and open to the public and featured the current exhibit art, live music, and a reception. Music was by pianist Nathanael Lalaian, 2010 First Place Winner in the Senior High Division of the "Ira Martin Youth Scholarship" given by the Walton County Music Guild. The reception goodies and treats were provided by both organizations' Board of Directors, while flowers were provided by The Garden Gate Florist.
PAPER MAKERS' SHOW- CREATIVE PAPER ART
The Monroe Art Guild is hosting the Paper Makers' Show from September 1-29, 2010. The Opening Reception was Sunday, September 12 from 2-4pm with a demonstration. The show is free and open to the public. The show is sponsored by Steve Colquitt Builders-Remodelers (770-267-9758). Flowers for the Opening Reception were provided by The Garden Gate Florist.
MYRNA TRAPP
The Monroe Art Guild presented "Faux Finishes- A Journey Through Time" by Judy Norman on July 20, 2010 at 6:30pm. Her presentation was sponsored by Patti Souther- State Farm Insurance. Here are classes in Gilding, Faux Finishing, and Cabinet Distressing and Antiquing for August and September:
Gilding ($75 and includes materials; 2 hours)
- September: 9 (register by Aug. 30)
Faux Finishing ($75 plus $28 for materials; 3 hours)
- September: 17, 22, 30
Cabinet Distressing & Antiquing ($85 and includes materials; 2.5 hours)
- September: 2, 14, 16, 21, 24, 29
All classes begin at 10:00am. A minimum number of students are required for each class, so please contact the MAG in advance to reserve your spot.
JOHN HENDERSON (ART TALK)
The Monroe Art Guild is excited to have antiquarian John Henderson as our September Art Talk guest speaker. The talk is titled "Secrets of Art & Antique Collecting" and is being held at 205 South Broad Street on September 16 from 6:30-8:30pm. The talk is sponsored by Ian Henderson's Warehouse Antique Mall located at 601 South Madison Avenue in Monroe. You can reach reach them by phone at: 770-266-6696 or on the Internet at: www.warehouseantiquemall.com The flowers for the reception will be provided by The Garden Gate Florist.
JEWELRY CLASS FOR KIDS ON SATURDAY
The Monroe Art Guild will offer "Art of Jewelry Design" by Member Artist Rita Knight. The classes will begin on September 18, skip Sept. 25, and then continue on all of the Saturdays of October. The classes will be held from 10am-12pm on Saturdays. The class size is between 6-12 students.and it is geared more toward elementary age students up to 12 years. The cost is $15 per session plus a $5 supply fee. You can sign up for one class or attend all of them. Mrs. Knight's work can be seen on: www.trinketsjewelrydesigns.com. If you know of a child interested in attending, contact the Monroe Art Guild at: monroeartguild@hotmail.com or 770-207-8937. Adults interested in a jewelry class should also let the Monroe Art Guild know, so a similar class can be set up.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY- DOWNTOWN DOLLARS
ARTIST MEET & MINGLE (FIRST SATURDAYS)
Mark Your Calendars!!! After talking with several artists and looking at ways to build a stronger and more collective artist community, the Monroe Art Guild will host an Artist Meet & Mingle on the first Saturdays of each month. The first one will be Saturday, October 2 from 11am-1pm at 205 South Broad Street. The purpose is to build fellowship, trade knowledge, and share current work in the process or a recent work finished- you may want feedback. This will give a chance for some of you to meet outside of show competitions and receptions, and help to keep the artistic spirit alive and active. So bring a piece of art and let's talk! Remember "Show & Tell"? Well this is the adult artist version. Afterwards you can grab a bite to eat or a sweet tea at one of the great dining establishments in walking distance. See you there!
COLLAGE WORKSHOP
Member Artist Susan Pelham will host a workshop on creating collage art on Saturday, October 16 from 10am - 2pm. The cost for the workshop is $60 and includes: glue, tracing paper, and boards. Students should bring: scissors (regular and fingernail size) and magazines (quality color and weight like those of Veranda, Architectural Digest). Class size is limited to 8 students. Mrs. Pelham spoke about the "The Art of Collage" in June as the Art Talk guest presenter. Two examples of Susan Pelham's work are featured below.
ARTIST MARKET
On October 23, 2010 the Monroe Art Guild will play host to an Artist Market in the Sculpture Garden next to the Monroe Art Guild building. The space is limited to the first 10 artists.
LANTERN WORKSHOP
Bryan Hardman will host a Lantern Decorating Workshop on Tuesday, November 2 from 4-5:30pm. The cost of the workshop will be $5 and will include a 7"x5" paper lantern, LED tea-light candle, and carrying stick. Paint and supplies will be provided. The lantern can dry at the Art Guild and then can be picked Thursday evening, November 4 when Downtown Monroe celebrates "Light Up the Night" when the lights in the trees in the downtown are turned on. Decorated lanterns from the workshop will be a colorful and unique addition to the festivities that evening. Class size is limited to 10 people. Children are encouraged to participate. Over the summer the Atlanta Beltline hosted a similar event and had it as a parade. Mr. Hardman remembers living in Germany when he participated in a Lantern Festival and parade, and that included singing and spending time with family and friends walking downtown. The Lantern Festival he was in celebrated the end of summer and the harvest season. Above is a photo from a group of friends with their lanterns (from The Wandering Schnecke).
