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Issue 41– May 2020

310 Walnut Street, Milton, DE 19968

miltonartsguild310@gmail.com302.684.1500 www.miltonartsguild.org

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“Outside the Box” workshop has been cancelled.“Outside the Box” workshop has been cancelled. Rescheduling is TBA for the time being. Rescheduling is TBA for the time being. Those whoThose who registered will be registered will be

contacted and fee will be reimbursed.contacted and fee will be reimbursed.

MakesureyoudownloadtheprogramfromZoom.comtoyourcomputer,tabletorphone.Whenyouhaveregisteredforaclass,youwillgetanemailwiththecodetojointheclass.

MAG Go Fund Me Sue Marano worked with the Go Fund Me folks to get us a page when ten people donate, we

have a chance it will be matched to up to $1,000. We are happy to announce we had 11 donors, so we’re waiting to hear what’s next. To those who donated THANK YOU!

We also have a donate button on our webpage. This is going to be a challenging year with the closure due to CoronaVirus. So if you can help, we appreciate any donation.

We all salute, admire, and realize the great debt we owe to the Health Care professionals and workers, teachers, at-home substitute teachers, cooks, delivery

folks, truck drivers, cleaners grocery & drug store workers. All those who are bravely working so tirelessly during this crisis,

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

On line classes are available. More are being added as we find teachers and time slots. We have two

DropIn Zendoodle sessions, Kid’s Zendoodle, Beginning Watercolor with Anne Buck, And Paper Flowers with Lynda Rae Gannon. See

further down in the newsletter for current offerings. Registration and payment on the website at www.miltonartsguild.org.

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You've maybe heard of Zentangle or Zendoodle, but now we have Zoomdoodle!

Zoomdoodle is instruction done online using Zoom. (Don't worry, it's easy to get online. we will

help you)

Doodling is a way to relax while doing something creative. Warning: It's very addictive! You’ll learn three (3) "doodles" during each session. Later, put

your doodles together to create something like what you see below. It all starts with a single line.

All you need is a fine line marker (micron markers and fine sharpies work fine) and some paper, also have something to make circles - canned food, jar

tops, glasses, etc. work just fine. Cost: $10 for all sessions in May. Take

one or take all, your choice, the fee is the same….Just $10 for the

entire month of sessions. Such A Deal! 2 Sessions Weekly –

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:00 – 2:00pm or 7:00pm – 8:00pm Both sessions cover the same material.

May 5, 7, 12, 14, 21, 19, 21, 26, 28 Once you are registered, you will receive

an email invite with the link to sign in. Go to www.miltonartsguild.org

to register.

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Social Distancing = Zoom Artful Happy Hours

Why Not Add Art to your Happiness?

Milton Arts Guild now offers Artful Happy Hours On Line using Zoom for Parties up to 10 people. All for only $40.

These online parties feature “ZoomDoodling”

Email us at miltonartsguild310@gmail.com

to reserve a happy hour. We will contact you to arrange time & day.

Heard of Zentangle or Zendoodle? ZoomDoodle combines the relaxing but creative aspects of both

Zentangle and Zendoodle.

Now enjoy learning with up to 9 of your friends via the Internet. For Beginners & Beyond. These Art Parties we can do together while

we safely stay apart! Your computer, phone, or tablet makes it easy to get your friends together, share a libation or two,

and experience something new. It all starts with a single line. And it doesn’t have to be straight!

Warning: ZenDoodling can be very addictive.

You’ll need fine line markers (micron markers, fine sharpies, but a good pen will work) a soft lead pencil (#2) and paper.

Cardstock works best (even the non-shiny surface of old cards). Heavier paper gives the best results.

Any kind of tool to make straight lines, circles, and curves can also be beneficial.

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Give watercolor a try! Learn to paint sky, water, and a lighthouse in a three hour online session.

What you will need on hand: several pieces of (5”x7”) watercolor paper 140 lb cold press, a round watercolor brush size 6 (or whatever size you prefer), pencil drawing (image provided), fine line black marker and the following colors: yellow ocher, cad red, ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, burnt umber, and burnt Sienna. Note: if you do not have these colors then select a red, yellow, two blues (light and

dark), and a brown. Also water container with water and paper towels. (A listing of art supply online vendors will be on our website to help you chose your supplies)

Go to www.MiltonArtsGuild.org to register and pay. When you are registered you will get

a code for the zoom class. Please download the zoom.com program on your computer, tablet, or phone prior to the class so you are ready to go!

Anne Buck is an award wining watercolorist who loves the luminosity and translucence of watercolor.

Design and creativity have been infused in her education with a bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design and a master’s degree in Biology Education. In her working career she used her design

skills as a Conservationist for Erosion and Sediment Control, as office manager and draftsman for Jennifer Thompson Architects, and as a science teacher for Cape Henlopen School District. She has studied watercolor

with nationally recognized artists such as Mary Whyte, Charles Reid, and Janet Rogers.

Anne is a member of the International Watercolor Society, Delaware Watercolor Society, the Rehoboth Art League, and is Past President & currently the Education Director of the Milton Art Guild all in Delaware. Her work is on display at the various art leagues, and has been on display in Delaware’s Biggs Art Museum. She

can be found periodically in shows throughout the beach communities. Anne invites you to visit her website at www.annebuck.com

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Paperflowersareperfectforeveryoccasion.

Justthinkofthepossibilities...brighteningyourorsomeoneelse'sday!

Lynda guides you through the ins and outs of crafting these lovely blooms with a zoom session. Don't be intimated, many of us have taken some classes and it 's almost l ike being there

at a table. Put that old giftwrap, gift bags, card stock, even just plain paper to a new use.

Whatyou'llneedfortheclass:Allkindsofpaperatleast5sheets,Scissors,Cellotape,Pencil,ifyouhavegluegun,plugitin,ifnot,regulartackyglueorpaste,buttapewillworkinapinch.Alsosomethingyoucantracetomakea3"-4"circle,andsomethingtomakeastem:woodenskewers,stiffwire,stemfromanartificial

flower,orevenoldcoathanger.

During these trying times, we see people step up in all sorts of ways. For Milton Arts Guild, our president, Sue Dutton has done an incredible job of increasing our on-line presence, thinking of ways to keep us afloat financially, and bringing us all together even while social distancing. Lynda Rae Gannon, our vice president, has elevated her game…she has become an online art teacher extraordinaire, leading

zoom classes and keeping that positive attitude running throughout! Please take a moment, when we can all get together again, to thank these ladies. They are

looking toward the future of MAG and keeping us going in new and different ways!

To all who have stepped up to teach online classes, we thank you and look forward to learning something new in a new and different way!

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Zoom Models wearing their custom masks.

Shout out to our own heroes!

Sally Reed and Linda Braswell, two women handy with a sewing machine, answered the call for facemasks. Liz Miceli, Sue Marano, Lynda Gannon donated

fabric and other materials needed for the fabrication of the masks. Monies generated from mask donations went to the Go Fund Me page. Most importantly,

Thank You Sally & Linda for helping to keep us safe during this Pandemic!

What have you been doing during this time? Writing, cleaning, zooming, cooking, organizing, working, painting (we hope!)?

How many times did I say to myself, “when I have time, I’m going to…..” Well now that I have tons of time and few excuses for NOT doing something, I keep trying to motivate myself to do

those “going to’s”. Figuring out what night is a “cooking” night or a leftover night only takes a little time. TV binges, reading books, calling/checking in on family & friends, waiting on the

sun to weed the gardens, yeah, those fill some time. I have to say zoom doodle sessions keep me sane and spark my creativity. Am I ever gonna clean my studio? I’ll let you know when this is

over...Rita Poore.

We’d like to hear from you! Please drop me an email (Rpoore40@aol.com) with just a little blurb on how you’ve been coping and creating during this crisis. In an effort to

help keep us all connected during this disconnected time, share your thoughts, hopes, worries, surprises, and of course, funny stories.

Looking Forward with Fingers Crossed When we can reopen, we are considering having our first show be a Celebration of Getting Together

again. Have you been creative during this time of staying home? If not, try creating a piece that speaks to your feelings, happy or sad, during this pandemic. It will be great to share again!

We’ve also decided that the “Shadow Play” show will now be a Judged Show – Not Juried. That means all entries will be accepted, if framed and presented properly (check that prospectus), and that

prize ribbons and money will be presented.

We don’t have any hard and firm dates for these exhibitions, but we wanted to re-start your creative engines. As soon as we are allowed to open, we’ll be getting word to you about all schedule changes.

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Keep this on your Calendar, until we hear otherwise, MAG’s 2020 ARTWALK date: October 17th, from 11am - 3pm. We will be part of the “Fall Back to Milton” yearly event.

President’s Podium It’sofficiallyspring…atimeofrenewalandgrowth.Hardtobelievewhenweremainclosed(physicallythatis).Theboardhasbeenmeetingonlinetomakeplansforouranticipated

opening.Wewillbemakingadjustmentstoourshowscheduleandarethinkingaboutourfirstshowbackbeingatributetotheworkyou’vebeendoingduringtheCovid-19pandemic.Itwill

begreatseeingeveryoneagainandwe’dliketomakeourfirstreceptionafterwecanbetogethertobeacelebrationoffreedomtomingleandseefriendsandart.

Wehavebeenbusywhilewe’vebeenclosed.Weareofferingonlineclassesataverylowrate,soIhopeyouwillcheckthemoutonthewebsiteandtakeadvantageofthemifyouhaven’t

donesoyet.It’sagreatwaytoremainsociallyclosewhilebeingphysicallydistant.It’sawaytogettogetherandhavesomefuninarelaxedway.

Ourdrop-inZoomDoodleinAprilwasverypopularandweareaddinganothersessioninMay.Thisdoesnotrequireanyexperienceandisawaytorelaxandhavesomeartfun.Iwantto

thanktheinstructorswhohavevolunteeredtheirtimetomakethisandourotheronlineclasseshappen.IwouldalsoliketothankthedonorswhocontributedtoourGoFundMecampaign.BetweentheonlineclassesandtheGoFundMe,wehavebeenabletopayourbillsduringour

forcedclosure.Ifyoumissedyourchancetodonate,youstillcanontheMAGwebsite.So,MAGisaliveandwelleventhoughthedoorsarelocked.Aswelookforwardtobeingopenagain,mywishforyouandyourfamilyisforhealth,serenity,hope,andfinancialwell-being…allofwhichhavebeenstrainedthroughoutthesepastfewmonths.Remember,wearestronger

togetherthanwearebyourselves.…Sue Dutton

MAG Board of Directors President – Sue Dutton

Vice President – Lynda Rae Gannon Treasurer – Sue Marano Secretary – Donna Sheppard

Past President – Anne Buck Hospitality – Gillian Benson & Diane Hake Communications – Rita Poore Membership – Carol Yost Membership Mentoring – Elaine Petrowski Docents – Lee Wheeler

Exhibitions – Cathy Serwalt & Sandee Duncan Community Liaison – Liz Miceli Artful Touch – Lynda Rae Gannon & Linda Braswell Gallery Manager – Sally Reed

Please check the website for board member contact information www.miltonartsguild.org

Register with Delaware Division of the Arts to join their Artist’s Roster. Go to https://arts.delaware.gov, find the heading “artist” on the upper right corner of the Delaware Artist Roster home page, and click on “Register” to create an application for a new listing or “Log In” to

edit existing listings. MAG is supported in part by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state

agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.