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January 2010
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Parade of Confections

The Parade of Confections will be held on Thursday, February 11.  The Parade of Confections is a live auction of gourmet baked goods with a Valentine’s Day theme. There will also be savory snacks, door prizes, and a silent art auction!  This year’s parade will also feature several goods and services from local organizations and businesses. February’s newsletter will have all the delicious details.

 

Spring 2010 Drawing Classes with Clyde Mikkola


Drawing from the Skeleton: Wednesday, January 6 from 6:30-9pm

Drawing in 3D: Wednesday, January 13 from 6:30-9pm

Drawing from Photos: Wednesday, February 10 from 6:30-9pm

Charcoal Drawing: Wednesday, March 10 from 6:30-9pm

Pen & Ink Figure Drawing: Wednesday, April 14 from 6:30-9pm

Quick Sketches of the Figure: Wednesday, May 12 from 6:30-9pm

 

Clyde Mikkola is a copper country native who graduated from the University of Michigan in 1976.  He finds his inspiration in nature and the people around him.  He is a former participant in the Isle Royale Artists in Residence Program.  All classes are $25 each and include all materials.  Students must pre-register and pay at least one week in advance in order to hold their spot.

Knitting for Kids


Instructor Sarah Wilcox will introduce the yarns and equipment used in knitting and lead a simple knit project. Students will make their own knitting needles and a carrying case for their work.  Knitting for Kids will be held Saturday, January 23 and 30.  The fee is $35 and includes materials.  Students are asked to bring a shoebox with them to class.  Please register by Saturday, January 16.


2010 Kerredge Gallery Exhibition Schedule

January
A Soldier’s Heart paintings by Steve Wahlstrom
February
Denise Vandeville, clay installation
April
Mary Ann Predebon, clay sculpture
May
Ingrid Blixt, graphite & mixed media
June
Martye Allen, pottery and Embree, petroglyph photos
July
Rebecca Campbell, mosaics
August
Clyde Mikkola, watercolors
September
to be announced
October
Mike Shupe, photography
November
Shaft, community exhibit on mining
December
to be announced 

 

2009 Shaft Winners


This year’s Shaft winners are Susan Hamilton, 1st Place for her mixed media painting, Tammy Gajewski, 2nd Place for her clay sculpture and Margo McCafferty, 3rd Place for her mixed media collage. Thanks to all who participated!

 

Poor Artists Sale Best Booth Awards


New to the Poor Artists Sale this year was the Best Booth Display competition. A team of three judges Bethany Stevens, Dan Schneider, and Meg Pachmayer looked at the booths independently then came together to choose the award winners. The criteria was striking and inviting display, ease of movement in the space, and effective integration of their art. A sincere thank you to Tim and Sue Bies for contributing to the first place award with a dinner for two at the Michigan House Café.


Best Booth Award winners were: Georgie Hurst,1st Place


Gordon Gearhart,2nd Place


Ritch Branstrom, 3rd Place

 

Poor Artists Sale Thanks

Thank you to all who donated baked goods to the Poor Artists Sale, we raised $340 at our hospitality table. Thank you to the staff at CLK schools, to the artists who donated artwork (valued at $1400) to be sold or auctioned throughout the year at our various events, and to Minnesota Public Radio for being our event sponsor.  A special thank you to everyone who volunteered at the event and you, our members who renewed your membership at the Poor Artists Sale and those that have renewed through the mail.

 

Spinning Group will meet at 10 am on Thursday, January 7. This is not a class but all are welcome to come.

 

Check your mailing label on the back of this newsletter!  If it doesn’t read 2010, then it’s time for you to renew.  We mailed out a membership renewal form in November and if you still have it, stop by or send it in.  If you’ve already renewed, please spread the word about becoming a member. Membership supports the CCCAC, one of the valuable links to cultural life in the Copper Country.  Watch your mail for your 2010 member perks...coupons to use or to give as gifts in a nice handmade package.

 

What’s New in the Gallery?

Blown glass vases by Rick Shapero, wood boxes by Mike Gage, pottery bowls and mugs by Dennis Sotala, winter themed pottery by Mary Ann Predebon, rustic furniture by Kevin Maki, beveled and inlaid wood wall pieces and coffee table in traditional quilt patterns by Bob Tarvainen, hand painted silk scarves by Pam Winstanley, stained glass by Janice Brogan, wooden spoons by Mark Klemp,  birch bark and quill work by Eunice Carlson, stained glass pins by Sky King, earrings by Linda Leach, bird and feather beadwork earrings by June Klein, fused glass pendants by Charlotte Silva, and paintings by Joyce Koskenmaki.

 

Gratitude

A sincere thank you to departing board members Linda Belote and Ronda Jones for their tireless efforts on behalf of the CCCAC.  Linda served on the building and membership committees and as board president.  Ronda served as treasurer, coordinated food for fundraising events, and continues as education coordinator.


 




CCCAC
Board of Directors:

· Phyllis Fredendall

· Tammy Gajewski

·  Fred Knoch

·  Kiko de Melo e Silva

·  Meghan Pachmayer

·  Kris Raisanen Schourek

·  Christa Walck

 

Staff:

·   Cynthia Coté

·   Bonnie Loukus

 

 
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