January Meeting was held at 2p.m. Monday, January 28th 2008 at the American Legion Hall.  Sorry, I goofed and forgot to take pictures.  Discussion was about our spring Art and Craft show to be held on Saturday, April 5th INDOORS! at the American Legion.  We will also have a bake sale and a "make it and take it" where members can offer a craft kit and demonstrate how to put it together.  Tables are FREE for members, $10 non-members. 

Our fall Art show will be combined with Edie DeSoto's sidewalk sale again this year, in front of DeSoto's hair salon, since it worked out so well last year.

Patti Van Horn demonstrated silk painting.  This is where I forgot to pull out the camera - it was so breathtaking.  My bad!  Supplies are available from www.dharmatradingcompany.com and www.dickblick.com.  Next month's demo - Vida on tole painting.

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February's meeting was held, same place, same time, on Monday, February 25th 2008.  More planning for the April 5th show, and poster making.  Posters will go up about 10 days before, so call Katy or Maryruth to get some to put up wherever you go between Easter and April 5th.

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Watercolor landscape was the subject of Ted's presentation at our March 26, 2007 meeting.  Here we are, putting forth our best efforts.

Dr. Karen shared about her recent trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, to view "Bodies...The Exhibition".  Although she was fascinated with the show from the perspective of a physician, she says it is also good to look at the displays of human organs and body systems with "an artist's eye", with a view to more accurate and sensitive reproduction in one's art.  The exhibit is at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas through May 28th, for more info visit www.bodiestheexhibition.com. 

Our next meeting is Monday, April 30th at the American Legion Hall, at 1p.m.

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Patty Van Horn did our February 2007 presentation on Mandalas.  Mandalas are symbolic pictures used in meditation.  Ideally they are drawn from the subconcious rather than by concious deliberation.  Here we are, putting forth our efforts.

Our meeting was held at the American Legion Hall at 1p.m.  Included in discussions were:  date for Art In The Park - September 22, 2007.  Contact Dr. Karen for booth, no charge to AFCPAG members.  Others welcome.  This year's theme is "Ash Fork/Las Vegas".

Joyce announced that there will be and art show outside at Pioneer Days, no charge to AFCPAG members.  Date is May 5, 2007, contact Joyce.

Ted and Emma Lou brought in a number of art and craft supply catalogs; anyone interested in saving by buying in bulk contact Ted at tdashfork@azwildblue.com.  To get your own catalogs, or check out what's available and pricing:

www.saxarts.com

www.danielsmith.com

www.DickBlick.com

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At our January 2007 meeting, Robyn Dolan gave a hands on presentation of counted cross stitch.  It seems a couple of our members may have found a new passion.  Can't wait to see if Dr. Karen's yellow bug ends up looking like her real VW bug.  For an interesting history of the origins of this needle art, visit www.classiccrossstitch.com.