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St. Gabriel's Retreat, October 17, 18, and 19

The cost for the weekend retreat will be $100.00 per person, and includes room and meals. Shawn Falchetti will not be able to conduct his workshop due to a conflict with a prior commitment.

Members are invited to contribute art related items for a basket to be raffled off at the retreat. All members will be eligible to enter the raffle, whether attending the retreat or not. Full details, including the contents of the basket , will be posted here and in our newsletter by September 30. Raffle tickets, at $1.00 each or six for $5.00, will be available in downloadable PDF files, from both our newsletter and this website.

Recognizing Our Members - Congratulations to:

Shawn Falchetti, who was accepted into the current CPSA exhibition in Seattle, Washington.

Charles Kerstetter, who graduated from Luzerne County Community College with an Associate Degree in Applied Arts.

Sue Obaza, who's drawing "Sara Smile" was accepted into the book "Strokes of Genius - the Best of Light and Shadow" from Northlight Publishing. The book is due out in October 2008.

Mary Lou Steinberg, who's collages are on exhibit at "Something Special" gallery in Kingston, PA.

Mary Beth Lesko, who has been invited to exhibit her colored pencil work, in May 2009, at the Cosmopolitan Club in Philadelphia, PA - a women's club recognizing women's creative achievements in many fields. Mary Beth will exhibit 12 - 14 pieces along with two other women, a ceramist and a jewelry maker.

Sanford Sigall, who's colored pencil work is on exhibit, through September 30, in the public area of the office of State Representative Mario Scavello in Mt. Pocono, PA.

Sharing

Charles Kerstetter gave a demonstration, at the July 12 meeting, of using watercolor pencil over graphite pencil. The technique entails doing an initial drawing in graphite. The entire paper is then coated with a layer of Liquitex clear gesso, diluted with 1/3 water. The Liquitex provides an excellent tooth for applying the watercolor pencil to finish the drawing. Charles also showed some of his completed work using this technique.

Mary Beth Lesko visited the Dick Blick store in Allentown, PA and discussed a field trip to the store, to include a demonstration by an art material distributer and an exhibit. The store manager was enthusiastic about the idea and details, including a date, are to be worked out. The trip may also include a visit to Allentown's art museum and dining out.

Barbara Baker shared postcards from Ann Kullberg about her upcoming cruise workshop to Mexico.

Sabine announced that a new art store, "Art Matter", will be opening soon in Kingston, PA.