There’s a lot to be said for traditions. We look forward to them because they’re comfortable year after year. But when we add a little pizzazz here and there without changing the basics everyone knows and looks forward to, those traditions become a little different and a little more interesting each year.
The Friends of the Pennsauken Free Library annual art show certainly qualifies as a tradition now, and last month we gave you the basics: the what, when, why and where of the show. Now here’s the pizzazz: the little extras that’ll make this year’s show stand out.
In a word, it’s workshops! Workshops, workshops, workshops! For all the would-be impressionists out there who want to hone their painting skills, Fran Bennett will be offering a watercolor workshop on Sunday, April 19 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the library’s community room. Don your smocks and berets and plan to join her for some artistic techniques and insights.
Elsewhere, quilters will be happy to hear that Sue Morrison, who wowed everyone with a creative sachet project last year, will be back stitching up an appliqué delight for this year’s participants. She’s scheduled on Thursday, April 23 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., also in the community room.
And remember that “Framing Made Easy and Done Right” takes place on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. So come out to learn about frame proportion, color, and what mat goes best with each picture!
All necessary materials will be provided for each of these workshops, but participants need to register in advance so we make sure we have enough space and supplies on hand. We also request that children who attend the workshops be 10 years of age or older and accompanied by a responsible adult for the entire session.
Three other workshops are in the “works,” so to speak, and we’ll finalize them in next month’s edition; but they’ll involve the intricacies of stained glass mosaics, foolproof photography techniques, and working with dried flowers as art. Pizzazz? You bet!
This year’s Art Show runs from April 19-26, and is open to student artists in grades eight through 12, as well as adults. Media to be submitted includes drawing, painting, photography, video, three-dimensional work, and fabric art. All work must be ready to hang or placed on display. You can get the ID card to attach to each of your submissions along with a brochure with more specifics at the library’s lobby desk.
We always look forward to seeing area artists at our Friends of the Library annual art show and workshops, and we also hope to see you at one of our monthly meetings the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the community room. For more information or to make suggestions for our activities, e-mail us at FriendsofLibrary@yahoo.com or check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthepennsaukenlibrary.
