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PNWS July meeting photos & sound bites

ModeratorJT — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:09:47 +0000

We had a beautiful July evening for our gathering at Joni Mitchell's home and studio in Beaverton. Joni works primarily in marble. Here are a few images.

Joni Mitchell's back yard adjacent her studio on a warm summer evening

Rick Gregg discussing his new forming technique

New sculpture in marble by Joni Mitchell

And now to try something new: Following (if it works) is a 3 minute recap of our gathering that gives you a flavor of the meeting. (Some MAC users have reported difficulty while PC users say everything works. UPDATE: I think the problem is now fixed. Please let me know if you find otherwise. Tnx, jt)

April PNWS Meeting: Friends, food, and ..SUN

ModeratorJT — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:21:51 +0000

If you didn’t make the meeting you missed some fine friends and art talk not to

Sculpture by our host Nicky Falkenhayn. Cor-ten steel and recycled glass

mention food and …. glorious sun. Our host Nicky Falkenhayn has a newly constructed studio attached to her home that includes a high roll-up glass door for sunny days like today. Nicky gave us an interesting talk on her sculpture that most frequently incorporates recycled plate glass. She scours craigslist and demolitions for glass pieces large enough to be cut and ground into 6″- 12″ shapes. She favors this size because it results in the shades of green that she prizes.

Carole and other board members discussed outgoing endevors to keep PNWS vigorous and growing (membership is approximately 150). Plans are developing that may result in a monthly gallery opportunity for our membership. The shows committee is seeking to increase membership particaption in outreach activites to venues that could result in more show opportunities.

It was a great sunny day outside Nicky's NW studio. She has roll-up doors to the outside!!

Members should remember that the Lake Oswego Show June 24-26th offers a non-juried low cost opportunity to show and sell your work in an excellent outdoor setting under their large, large tent. Virtually everyone that attends the show will visit this well displayed outdoor venue. There have been many sales made in this tent.

Speaking of the Lake O Show, Marlena Nielsen is asking for docent volunteers to help visitors with their questions on sculpture and processes. She reminds us that this is also an opportunity to hand out your cards or woo a prospect in the direction of your own art…!

2010 PNWS Monthly Meetings Well Attended

ModeratorJT — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:28:33 +0000

For those of you that couldn’t make the January meeting at Ken Patton’s home here is a shot of us in Ken’s studio. Mark Chapman also conducted a discussion on armature considerations and techniques for large installations.

Ken explains his favorite techniques and tools

Ken is a recently retired mechanical engineer who creates mesmerising kinetic art. His other interests include triathlons and serious hiking. By serious I mean hiking from Northern Oregon all the way to California!

February’s Annual Election Meeting was hosted by Marty Eichinger at his gorgeous East side gallery and studio.

Looks like a party but there was business conducted...honest!

Business included Treasurers report, election of officers, discussion of a juried portfolio, volunteer needs, future educational topic suggestions, shows, and artist calls. Surprisingly, there was not a single vote for holding board meetings at 9 AM in the morning ….

However, before and after the business there was ample food, wine, and conversation.