What's Your Theme?

June's monthly "ATC Workshop & Swap" was another creative evening full of fun and artistic talent. With themes of "The Summer of (Year)", "Watercolor Landscapes", "Dogs in Shakespearean Costumes", and "Cook's Choice ~ Anything Goes!" to choose from, each person put their artistic talents and skills to work and it was amazing to see the results.  Just take a look for yourself . . . better yet, come in to see them in person!

TOP ROW: "By the Sea", Deb Schinzel; "Life is a Mosaic", Lylia Hagerty;

"Pathway to Happiness", Jean Hamrick; "You're Berry Sweet!", Terri Durst

MIDDLE ROW: "At the Movies", Sheila Rose; "My Body is a Cage", Charlotte Fern;

"Totally 80's", Jessica Tucker; "Lady Macbeth", Nicole Gibson-Rice

BOTTOM ROW: "Where's My Bat Mobile?", Nicole Durst; "What Happens in Vegas,
Stays in Vegas", Charmaine Conway; "At the Beach", Jeanette Lee

Stop by for a visit to check out these & all of the fantastic
mini works of art in our ever expanding "ATC Gallery"!

If you missed the fun this month, join us next month on Thursday, July 9th, when the themes will be "Queen of Art", "My Sewing Room", "Gothic Crows", and "Cook's Choice ~ Use of Wood".  Pick just 1, or mix-and-match from 2, 3, or all 4 categories, but start “thinking big in a small way" and we'll see you then at this fun NO COST workshop. From experienced to novice . . . you’ll definitely want to see what it’s all about for yourself!   It couldn't be any more simple . . . create 12 ATCs using the monthly themes (keeping 1 for yourself & bringing 11 to the Swap) . . . all the same or each one different . . . then come and share with others in a true workshop atmosphere. Or just stop in and see what's going on with other artists, ask questions, share information, have fun, and become inspired!

Remember to save the date . . .
the second Thursday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm . . .
we'll look forward to seeing you there!
    

Watch for the results in an upcoming post for this month's "Challenge" where everyone created "Altered Mini Mint Tins"!  We're sure you'll agree that the outcome is absolutely amazing!  Each Challenge is voluntary and the "rules" are really very easy ~  anyone in the group can suggest a Challenge and everyone who participates creates 1 Challenge Item for "Show & Tell" using everyday mixed media materials . . . embellishments, paints, papers, stencils, whatever strikes your fancy! . . . then shares their finished art piece with the group.  What could be easier . . . or more fun?

Upcoming Month's Themes -
   July 9th ~ "Queen of Art", "My Sewing Room", "Gothic Crows", 

      or "Cook's Choice - Use of Wood"  (Challenge: "Altered Birdhouses")

   August 13th ~ "Pups in Cups", "Optical Illusions", "Fairy Tales &

      Folklore" or "Cook's Choice - Use of Recycled Material(s)"
        (Challenge: "Mini Beechnut Boxes")
   September 10th ~ "Geometric Shapes", "Fun & Funky Cats", "Children's
     Literature Characters", or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"
       (Challenge: "Altered Chipboard Album")
   October 8th ~ "Halloween Madness", "Skellies, Skullies, &
     Bones", "Vampires & Creatures of the Night", or "Cook's Choice - 
    Use of Found Item(s)"  (Challenge: "Altered Eye Glass Box")
   November 12th ~ "Happiness Is . . .", "Brothers & Sisters", "Zingers From
     Grandma", or "Cook's Choice - Use of Fabric or Related"

   December 10th ~ "Nighmare Before Christmas", "I Saw Santa Kissing
     Mommy", "Scenes of Winter", or "Cook's Choice - Anything Goes!"

Call (480) 821-3758 for more details or information if you'd like to join us for this fun & exciting NO COST Workshop . . . let your imaginations & creative juices flow!

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