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April 12, 2008 program
Gerri Johnson-McMillin and Michael F. Rohde both make three dimensional forms with the technique of knotting. While their basis for their individual work is a repetition of single knots, their materials and approach is different, as are their final objects. Gerri has been working in this medium since 1988, uses commercial waxed linen and first creates a form by carving Styrofoam into an object which describes her emotions or feelings. She then knots around this object. Michael first learned the basics of the technique five years ago, but has only had any output in the last two years; most of his objects are cylindrical vessels, and he uses yarns that he dyes himself to create random patterns on the final object. An article on his work was published in Fiberarts Nov/Dec 2007. In the morning, each will lecture and show images and completed objects. In the afternoon, there will be a short workshop to teach the basics of the knotting technique, employing a small simple form, and commercial waxed linen. Following the morning lectures there will be an afternoon workshop from 1-4. The cost of the workshop for members will be $20.00 for non members it will be $25.00. |
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| About Surface Art Assocation | ||
The Surface Art Association (SAA) includes artists who work in a variety of media: weaving, painting, collage, sculpture, complex cloth, book arts, paper arts, art to wear, stained glass, jewelry, and mixed media. Some members are exhibiting fine artists and others are just getting started in their creative ventures. We meet bi-monthly in the Cabrini Room located on the Woodbury University Campus in Burbank, California. Meetings often feature a presentation by a guest speaker. The SAA is a local chapter of the Surface Design Association, based in the Greater Los Angeles area. We have adopted the Surface Design Association’s Mission Statement as our own: “To increase awareness, understanding and appreciation of textiles and surface art in the art and design communities as well as in the general public. We also intend to inspire creativity and encourage innovation and further the rich tradition of textile and surface art through publications, exhibitions, conferences and education opportunities. Membership in SDA is not required to join SAA In our second year of operation in June 2006, SAA put on a two day Regional mini conference at Woodbury. A keynote address by UK Laser Artist Janet Stoyel, and a varied selection of lectures, presentations and hands on workshops taught by an amazing group of teachers was featured. The conference was very well attended and we are looking forward to the future of another Regional conference at Woodbury University. Surface Art Assocation general meetings are held the 2nd Saturday of every other month ie Feb.,Apr.,Jun.,Aug.,Oct. ending the year with a holiday party in December. Our meetings begin with check in and social time at 9:30am . At 10:00am business reports and announcements precede the guest speaker presentation. We break for lunch at 12:00 and if there is an afternoon program we reconvene at 1:00pm often in a workshop format. Workshop fees are seperate from the meeting. |
Membership in the Surface Art Association entitles you to attend our general meetings and receive our newsletter. The newsletter is sent out about two weeks prior to the next general meeting. The newsletter will be changing to an email or posted pdf format in 2008. If you wish to attend a meeting as a guest you may do so for a fee of $5.00. If you are a Woodbury student with a current photo i.d. there is no charge to attend a meeting. We often schedule workshops by the speaker/presenter. The workshops usually take place at Woodbury on Saturday afternoon following the meeting, sometimes continuing on Sunday and there is an additional charge to attend the workshops. In 2008 we look forward to starting the year with our first presenter Patti Culea on February 9 & 10. Patti’s most familiar work is making art dolls, she will be sharing her techniques with us specifically related to creating a two dimensional fiber piece, something akin to a flat doll, possibly a journal cover, small quilt or?? April 12, 2008 we will be looking at structured vessels from two different perspecitives Gerri McMillin and Michael Rhode will both be presenting their creative approaches to the art of knotting. Afternoon workshop following.
Membership dues are paid anually and are not prorated thru the year. Membership Renewals are due by February meeting
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