Surface Design Guild Meeting

                                     September 9 2008

                                    6:30 pm at Firehouse

 Following the 6-6:30 social hour, Kendra opened the meeting and welcomed all.

Since there were a number of visitors and new members, she introduced the officers and let each member and guest introduce herself. The minutes from June (available on the web site) were approved. The treasurer reported 56 members and a balance of $776.90 as of June 2008. Dues for this year are due now, and can be mailed to Judy Merick or paid at the October meeting.  

Kendra presented information on our new year’s activities and programs. Inspiration table – will continue. Members are encouraged to bring items of interest to display, along with a card with their name and explanation of the technique if needed.

Name tags- hopefully made by the artist herself. Leave in handbag or car so they will not be forgotten at home.

Technique Pages – every participant writes a page about a technique of interest and makes a copy, along with a sample, for every other participant and one for the guild. They should be enclosed in plastic sleeves. Sign up in December or the January meeting at the very latest so there is a firm head count. At the February meeting they will be distributed, and each artist can give a very brief summary presentation about their technique. Be thinking of what you will choose to share with the group. Each year’s collection has been diverse and inspiring, with many “I have to try that!” ideas.

Coming shows -

 Surface Design is a sponsor of FAB (Fabulous Arts Boutique, formerly “Fiber”) and Fiber Arts 2009.

Betsy Meyer is the representative from SD to the committee for FAB. Kathie Hayes and Betsy explained process, provided entry forms and were available to answer questions. It is held at Art Center Sarasota on November 20-22.

Fiber Arts 2009 is at Venice Art Center March 13-28. There will be two jurors, one for baskets and one for everything else. There is a fee per piece entered.

ATCs(artist trading cards) –

 At each meeting there is a voluntary swap of these 2 ½ x 3/12 mini works of art.

They should be signed and dated. Call Judy Merick for more information.

Challenges – instead of swaps this year, we will have challenges. The difference is that members show their challenge item but do not have to part with it. The December meeting will be a Christmas ornament challenge. April TBA; suggestions for a theme are welcomed.

Coming meetings: October, a new member, Marilyn, will present an intriguing dying program. November, Pam Thomas from Tampa will teach us  collage techniques. (we loved her art examples that she put on our Inspiration table when she visited last spring!)

Play Days- on the last Sunday of each month, 1-4 we gather in the firehouse to have fun. When applicable, we have a chance to experience the previous program art hands-on. Marilyn will be there for dying in October and Pam for collage in November. For September, bring whatever you want to work on.

Tonight’s Program – Lisa Seaboyer, Artistic Director from Colleen Cassidy-Burns Gallery- Marketing Your Art

Lisa brought a wonderful display of diverse items offered for sale at her gallery from some of the 30 consignors who participate there. She explained how the consignment process works, gave a detailed handout with the information we need to know as possible consignors anywhere, and answered questions. Thanks, Lisa, for a very helpful program. 

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Anderson