SAQA

Sunday, July 3, 2016

Portland Pod Studio Tour August 17

Our August Portland pod meeting will be a studio tour of Portland artists Gerrie Congdon, Anita Kaplan, Jo Noble, and Kristin La Flamme on August 17 from 10am to noon. Contact Annette at annettemcfar@gmail.com for directions.

Jane Dunnewold Lecture August 7th in Salem

Textile Artist Jane Dunnewold will present a lecture and trunk show on Sunday, August 7^th, from 1-4pm at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem. The lecture is an entertaining overview of the concepts in Jane’s new book Creative Strength Training: Prompts, Exercises and Stories to Encourage Artistic Genius. There will be some books available for sale and Jane will sign books for anyone interested. The event is open to the public until sold out and reservations may be made at
http://www.saqa.com/calendar-detail.php?ID=5048

The cost is $10 in advance; $12 at the door. You may reserve as many spots as you like; you do not need to name each person and they will check in with your name. Jane does not often get to the Pacific Northwest and this is a great opportunity to hear her firsthand as she discusses the topics she covers in her online classes and in her new book. We hope to see you there! Any questions may be addressed to Georgia French, gfrench1946@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Portland Pod Picnic July 20

Our July Portland pod meeting will be at Mary Ann McCammon’s house in Sherwood, on Wed, July 20, 11-2PM. Mary Ann will supply garden greens and drinks, so we need to bring the toppings- chicken, vegetables, cheese, olives etc. Also will need a few dressings, some bread, rolls and of course, appetizers and desserts. Will we also do an outdoor quilt show, so bring something to share and Mary Ann will do a garden tour. Please RSVP to me and let me know what you might bring. Mary Ann would appreciate a head count one week before. Please email me for directions.

Annette
annettemcfar@gmail.com

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Central Oregon Pod Meeting Highlights

The results are amazing when SAQA members respond to the word "Doors."

"Cuba" by Linda Saukkonen

Photo by Marion Shimoda

"The Back Alley" by Judy Beaver

Photo by Marion Shimoda

The quilts were revealed at the group's June meeting. It was fun to hear the quilt "creation" stories. The plan was to see the quilts where they will hang during the quilt show. The weather did not cooperate so we were cozy inside during social hour and show and tell. Look for an article about the exhibit in the Sisters supplement to the Bend Bulletin.

"Between Every Two Trees" by Betty Gientke

Photo by Marion Shimoda

Volunteers are needed to staff the exhibit during the quilt show. Please contact Jan at jmtathome@hotmail.com if you are able to commit to a couple of hours hostessing in the garden where the quilts will hang.

No meeting in July. Next Central Oregon SAQA meeting will be Thursday, August 18 from 3-4:30pm at the Stitchin' Port. We will have a panel discussion about writing a book and getting it published.

Central Oregon Pod Meeting Highlights

The results are amazing when SAQA members respond to the word "Doors."

Central Oregon SAQA members explored doors as portals, thresholds, entrances, passageways, and as frames to new experiences and memories in 18" by 40". Individually the quilts are wonderfully unique, together they make a strong show that will premier at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show July 9 in the gardens of the Open Door restaurant on Hood Ave. in Sisters. The quilts were revealed at the group's June meeting. It was fun to hear the quilt "creation" stories. The plan was to see the quilts where they will hang during the quilt show. The weather did not cooperate so we were cozy inside during social hour and show and tell. Look for an article about the exhibit in the Sisters supplement to the Bend Bulletin.

Blending Poetry and Cloth Opening - Rogue Gallery, Medford

The opening reception for Blending Poetry and Cloth took place last Friday night at The Rogue Gallery in Medford. Ten or more Oregon SAQA members were in attendance. The museum staff did a great job hanging the show. The art works looked absolutely stunning. Leotie attended the opening and shares these photos.

Sunday, June 19, 2016

"Mastery: Sustaining Momentum" Opens at Dairy Barn Arts Center

Mastery: Sustaining Momentum, an exhibit curated by Nancy Crow, opened at the Dairy Barn Arts Center in Athens, Ohio on May 27th. The exhibit runs through November 27, 2016. Twelve artist are represented by three major works each. The work is consistently stunning. In addition, each artist has several small works which present some of the processes of designing the larger works. SAQA Oregon member Bonnie Bucknam is one of the artists in this exhibit.