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THE VERMONT WATERCOLOR SOCIETY
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Upcoming
VWS Events
January 01, 2012
October 2012VWS Annual Fall Meeting
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
All membership related correspondence, including new member applications and membership renewals, will now be sent directly to our Membership Director, Joann DiNicola. Joann's mailing information will now be on all membership related forms.
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HUB-BUB-BUB
New Hampshire NEWS
The Yupo workshop was an exceptional learning experience under Isobel Cochran's teaching. Eight students from several Hubs participated Jan 14, 2012 at the Plainfield, NH Fire Station. Adding to this special day was a viewing of the stage backdrop designed by Maxfied Parrish which hangs in the Town Hall.
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Burlington/St.Albans NewsDec. 2 2011
Nine VWS members who live in the Burlington/St. Albans hub gathered for a holiday card-making workshop at the lovely home of VWS member Van Fryman, in Jericho on December 2. Kathy Bergeron, Annelein Beaukenkamp and Lynn Cummings demonstrated ideas for holiday cards. Van showed us many previous years' Christmas cards that he's reproduced from his original paintings. There was also some very practical discussion about where to have small run reproductions made, card sizes and where to purchase the proper sized envelopes for your cards. Other VWS members in attendance were: Sally Hughes, Letty Annis, Rosemary Abele, Patrick Kennedy, Penny Moore and Van Fryman.
If you have an idea for an activity or event for this hub, please send your ideas to: Marni
Linda , or Lynn We would also welcome your ideas about times of day that work best for you, as we want to make the events as available to everyone as much as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Cummings
Burlington/St. Albans
Winter Show
January 20 - February 19, 2012UVM Davis Center, 4th Floor Fireplace Lounge
The opening reception was held Friday, Jan 20 , with an exciting attendance of 150 people. Below are some photos from the event. Congratulations to all!
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Member Offered Classes & Workshops
ROBERT SYDOROWICH CLASS
Course Description: Sat. March 3, 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM - Sun. March
4, 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Course Description: This workshop will cover the essential elements of watercolor painting, including sketching, value studies, paper and paint selection, mixing of colors and various watercolor techniques. The instructor will demonstrated his approach to the transparent watercolor painting style. After exposure to some of these principles, students will be free to explore their own style and direction with individual guidance from the instructor. A critique
will be held at the end of the class to determine how a good painting
can become a better painting.. Cost $160.00
For more information contact
Robert:
Robert Sydorowich
Or Fletcher Farm
Fletcher Farm
TONY CONNOR WORKSHOP:
Wet in Wet Watercolor Saturday & Sunday, February 18 & 19, 2012 Taraden Bed & Breakfast, North Bennington, Vermont The "wet into wet" technique is one of the most basic and most beautiful available to the watercolorist and produces a look that is impossible in any other medium. This class will focus on the wet -into-wet technique exclusively, using it to produce paintings that are loose and flowing while still retaining control and recognizable shapes. The wet in wet technique is often employed in floral paintings because the of the soft texture and soft edges it creates. It is just as good for landscapes and we'll use the technique to create paintings of both subjects. The weekend long class will teach the basic technique but will also have the effect of allowing you to loosen up the look of your work and give you confidence as well as courage with your watercolors! Over the course of the two days, we'll cover the fundamental elements of the wet in wet watercolor technique: - basic wet into wet washes - mixing & mingling - the all important "dry into wet" technique - planning your painting for success This class is meant for those with at least a bit of experience with watercolor and some basic drawing skills as well. The class meets at the Taraden Bed & Breakfast Media Barn, 183 Park Street, North Bennington, VT. Fee - $175 for the weekend long class. Accommodations not included in the cost of the class. Tony Connor Classes  | | Tony Connor Winter |
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News and Views February 2012
THE VWS BOARD ENTERS THE 21ST CENTURY At the Board's planning session last November it was determined that the number of annual BOD meetings needed to be increased to address, in a timely fashion, the ever growing amount of VWS business. Going from 4 to 6 annual Board meetings would mean additional travel for each of the BOD members...an unrealistic requirement. As an alternative to the additional travel and an alternative to bad weather conditions, the Board is using an online meeting software, Go-To-Meeting.com. This allows them to meet remotely on-line having both audio and visual capabilities. Imagine, being in a board meeting still in your pajamas with the cat on your lap and, coffee in hand! Of course, face to face meeting will still happen as usual four times a year. VWS WEBSITE Renewed & Improved A revision of our VWS website has been underway for the last 6-8 months both in response to requests from our membership and the need to update some of the sites technology. The new site will go live on March 1st. with the VWS web address remaining the same. The new platform makes it much easier to update and keep current. One brand new exciting feature with be the ability to talk to one another using a blog. Each Hub will have their own blog in order to keep folks updated on activities, needs, future plans, last minute changes, etc. Another big improvement is the gallery section with new technology that allows us to create and update gallery pages easily. There will be a small, one time setup fee for new gallery pages but all image and bio updates will now be offered to our membership at not charge. VOLINTEERS NEEDED! Many thanks to those of you who volunteered in 2011. The VWS has become a leading arts organization in the Northeast because of you, our members who give of your time and talents. We still have open positions or tasks that we need help with in 2012. Please join your friends/fellow members in volunteering for one of these positions: Volunteer for Event Announcements - Job Description: Email event announcements (6-8 in 2011) to identified news carriers (regional newspapers, radio stations).
- Purpose: To invite the Public to our exhibitions and public demonstrations and to promote the VWS through announcements of our events in regional newspapers and radio stations.
- Note: Materials are already developed such as a press release template and a list of regional news carriers. No prior experience needed.
- Requirements: Must have email capability.
Hub Point People for Middlebury/Rutland and Montpelier/Stowe. - Organize a get together in your area. You could meet at a restaurant or have a potluck in your home or at a local community center. You could get together for tea. Want to get something going but don't know where to start? Contact Pam Dexter, your Hub Director. She'll help you figure it all out.
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Newsletter Submissions
from Cynthia Crawford, newsletter editor: If you have personal news such as a show, event or workshop, send it to me. You can just send an email with pictures attached, but please keep pictures small. (72 dpi, and around 3" x 5", and under 250k).
If you don't know what all that means, don't worry. Just do your best and I will let you know if it works.
All Hub news should be sent by your hub point person.
DEADLINES: All news must reach me by the 20th of the month for the following month's news. We will try to publish on the first of each month or close to it.
Cynthia Crawford Cynthia Crawford (click here to email)
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Membership Dues are now overdue!
Annual membership dues are due on or before January 01. If you have not paid your dues, please submit along with this renewal form. Remember, dues must be current in order to participate in any VWS activities.
Membership Renewal Form
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New Members and new Signature Members
Congratulations to:
Robert Cornog and Tony Connor, who have recently achieved signature membership.
Here is a list of our newest VWS members. Please welcome:
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LAST
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CITY
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STATE
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HUB
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Sally
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Hughes
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Shelburne
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VT
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Burlington/ St Albans
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Cathy
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Finnegan
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Quechee
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VT
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White River
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Ann
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Pember
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Keesville
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NY
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NA
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David
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Tibbetts
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New London
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NH
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NH
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Mina
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Angelos
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Plattsburgh
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NY
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Burlington/St. Albans
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Rolf
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Kielman
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Hinesburg
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VT
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Burlington/ St Albans
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Carl
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Frenning
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South Hero
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VT
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Burlington/ St Albans
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Barbara
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Ernst
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East Randolph
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VT
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Montpelier/Stowe
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Janet
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DiBlasi
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Waterbury Center
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VT
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VWS Spring Event
Great Fun and Education
Sunday, April 29, 2012
9:30 - 3:00 (note - new starting time)
Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT
Theme: New and Exciting Painting Techniques
Guaranteed to be a fun and educational day with demonstrations and hands on exercises lead by Matt Hopper of Holbein along with a few VWS members sharing their own unusual and unique techniques
2012 Spring Event Registration Form
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VWS Annual Juried Member Awards Exhibition at the Chaffee Art Center
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2012 ANNUAL VWS JURIED AWARDS EXHIBITION
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Dates
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July 13 - August 18, 2012
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Location
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The Chaffee Art Center
Rutland, Vermont
Directions
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Reception
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July 27, 4 - 7 pm
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Image Submission
Deadline
Cost
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1 image only
April 18
$15.00
Payable to the VWS
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Artist notification of juried selections
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June 9th
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Painting drop off dates
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July 5,6,7, & 10
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Painting pick-up dates
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August 21 - 23
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Size of framed piece
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40 inches max. height & width
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Contact via email
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Lynn Cummings, Co-Director, Exhibitons
Rebecca Gottesman, Co-Director Exhibitons
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Forms you will need
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Show forms
Exhibition Guidelines Exhibition Entry Forms Art Labels (click on "show forms" above) |
This information will also be posted on the new web site, coming soon!
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The Vermont Watercolor Society
"FROM AMATEUR TO PROFESSIONAL"
SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH
10:00 - 4:00
THE MIDDLEBURY INN
MIDDLEBURY, VT
This very comprehensive class demystifies the business of being a visual artist. Topics include: how to build a resume, plan your own show, approach galleries, manage emotions, create a publicity tool-kit, use creative marketing, control your finances, do your taxes, and get organized. Each participant receives a booklet of worksheets and information."
Because this is such an important educational opportunity, the VWS Board wants to encourage participation and will absorb the cost of the luncheon & space for each member thus reducing the original price from $83.50 to $65.00
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LOIS MACUGA has been selected as one of 5 artists from Vermont to exhibit in the "2012: Women in the Arts" sponsored by theVermont Chapter of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Her paintings will be a series of watercolors using leaves as an overall theme.
Exhibition dates are February 17 - March 17 at the Chafee Art Center in Rutland.
ROBERT SYDOROWICH
will be having a solo show - recent oils & watercolors - at the
VAULT in Springfield Vermont. Beginning on February 25, running until
April 21. With an artists reception on Friday February 24, from 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM. All my friends at VWS are invited.
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Member Group Shows
 From Carole-Anne Centre:
I am exhibiting in a show at the Library Arts Center, 58 North Main St., Newport, NH The work I am exhibiting is my "Spontaneous Effects Series" New Experimental Work with Gunpowder & Watercolor The artist reception is Friday, Feb. 3, 5-7 pm www.libraryartscenter.org Paintings are also on exhibit at Southern VT. Arts Center Members Exhibition & Sharon Arts Center Members Exhibition
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VWS Sponsored Workshops
Alvaro Castagnet Workshop comes to the Landgrove Inn
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Alvaro Castagnet will be coming in October 2012 teaching "Painting with Passion" at the Landgrove Inn in Landgrove, VT. Register for a discount.
This workshop is full! If you want to be on the waiting list, contact Claudia Carl.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS at the Landgrove Inn- stay tuned:
2013-Linda Kemp
2014-John Salminen
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Landgrove Workshops 2012 (non-Vws)
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Ted Nutall and Mel Stabin return to the
Landgrove INN Mel Stabin and Ted Nuttall enjoyed being in Vermont at the Landgrove Inn so much that they both are set to return in 2012. Ted is scheduled for June 11-13 while Mel is coming July 9-13. For those folks that missed the last workshops, this next year they get another chance.
"Both of these artists put on the best workshops I have been to and the responses from other participants have all been very positive! Before I took Ted Nuttalls worhshop this past summer I had never painted a portrait and now I am not affraid of the subject. He is a great teacher and fun too! As for Mel Stabin, he is really great to watch doing a demo. It is inspiring to see how he makes his subject look just right with just a few strokes of his brush. Both teachers are very helpful and if any one wants an exciting learning experience they can go to www.landgroveinn.com to sign up."
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Nutall Workshop 2011 |
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Mel Stabin Painting
For more information, contact the Landgrove Inn.
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Show Opportunities
White River Junction, Vt.
The Hotel Coolidge in White River Junction, Vermont, is looking for artists to display their work in the Zollikofer Gallery , right in the front lobby of the hotel. This is an opportunity for groups or individuals to show about 30 works (average size 16" x 20"). Shows run for two months. The next available openings are Mid-March, followed by mid-May.
For more information, please contact Peggy Adams at 802-295-3118, or 1-800-622-1124
Hotel Coolidge Web site
(On a personal note, I just had a very successful show there , and Peggy is wonderful to work with. The hotel does this mostly as a public service. They put on a great reception!
-Cindy Crawford)
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VWS Board of Directors
2012
Jan Olmstead, President
Mark Nielsen, Vice-President
Peter Land, CPA, Treasurer --Newly elected
Reggie Springer, Recording Secretary
Claudia Carl, Director of Education & Programs
Rebecca Gottesman, Co-Director of Exhibitions
Lynn Cummings, Co-Director of Exhibitions -- New position
Joann DiNicola, Director of Membership
Amanda Amend, Director of Volunteers
Pam Dexter, Director of Hubs -- New position
OPEN - Director of Communications
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VWS Partners
It is very exciting to have Holbein, USA as a VWS Partner. Being a Vermont based art supplier and full time supporter of arts and the artists who make them, it is a perfect fit for both of us. Please get to know Holbein and support them not only because they are one of our partners, but because they are a world leader in colors and mediums for artists. The Landgrove Inn is the premier, all-in-one lodging, dining and fun space in which to create, exhibit and learn. Check out the 2010 workshop schedule at www.landgroveinn.com, or call 802 824-6673. Tom and Maureen Checchia, owners. |
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