Please check the website (http://www.tellicoartguild.org/) for updated information!

January 2010

From Lauren Sisco, President

“The most glorious moments in your life are note the so-called days of success,
 But rather those days when out of dejection and despair
 You feel rise in you a challenge to life,
 And the promise of future accomplishments.”
Gustave Flaubert

Happy New Year to all!   Well, we have arrived to a brand new year of opportunities!    Isn’t it funny how you can feel a sense of renewal simply by tossing the old calendar with all the checked off activities and starting a new calendar (Thank goodness for pencils!).   Just as nature shows us, we are also included in a seasonal rebirth.  In the midst of the snow and despite the extreme cold temperatures, my irises have decided they wish to return to life and start again.   As artists, we all have the opportunity to start once again with all those projects we have been meaning to accomplish.

I’ll look forward to seeing many fresh faces next week at our monthly AGTV meeting, where we will greet Jerry’s Artarama.   They will be showing us the latest in their product line.

As always, there will be a table set up where you can sign up for classes or workshops.   Read ahead in this newsletter about the artists who will be teaching for us yet this year.

DON’T FORGET to mark your calendars for our annual April show which will be held on April 17 and 18 (set-up will be on April 16).   Many of you will want to plan on showcasing your work.   But, ALL can help in some small way either with set-up, hosting, food, etc.   More details will be following as we get closer.

See you on Thursday, January 21st!

Lauren

Art Guild Welcomes Jerry’s Artist Supplies and Materials Representatives

            The Art Guild of Tellico Village has invited staff members from Jerry’s Artarama to their January 21^st monthly meeting which is held on the upper floor of the Yacht Club in Tellico Village.  On the 21^st, Guild members will gather for a social time at 9:30, with a short business meeting to follow, and then onto a presentation by Jerry’s.

             “Jerry’s Artarama owner Jeff Shoham says his store has “more than 28,000 items in stock, from a pack of crayons to specialized paints and everything in between.”  He continues, “The store and its talented staff can take a painter, for instance, from concept to finished, framed piece.”  Art Guild members will be introduced to the latest products and be able to ask questions about art supplies that are used in their particular artistic endeavors.  Guests are always welcome.

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From Kathy Fisher, Classes Chairman

NOTE:  THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL $5 CLEANING MATERIALS AND TABLE COVER FEE PER CLASS OR WORKSHOP.

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From our Workshop Chairperson, Carol Koch 

Meet Our New Members

From Theresa Beyer—“My husband George and I moved to Tellico Village in December, 2000 from Troy, Michigan.  We have lived in Michigan all of our lives.  We now live in the Chota Woods neighborhood and have a great view of Tellico Lake and the Yacht Club. George and I have three children, all married, and have five grandchildren and a new baby on the way.
             I have always liked to renew things, paint walls, upholster, quilt, arrange flowers, sew clothes, and paint furniture before you would dare! When our oldest went to college, I decided to take art classes.  I enjoyed them but was always intimated and never took the time to just enjoy creating art.  I find it very relaxing and gratifying.  I have taken beginning drawing with Lee
Edge, and she has made me enthusiastic again, even if I have not finished all my projects!  It seems that family and travels just interfere with all of this fun.

The members of the Art Guild are so very talented.  I hope some of it rubs off on me. I am looking forward to just drawing, painting and enjoying art, and you really don't have to worry about any competition from me!”

From Anita Lambert—“I am happy to be a member of the art group and look forward to my first meeting in January.  I am eager to meet other members and to continue to learn how to be a better painter.  (Actually, I don't call myself a painter or an artist - I am just a student). 

I live in Rarity Bay (470 Cormorant Drive, Vonore, TN 37885).  I have been living here for 8 years (alone for nearly 5 years after losing my husband in 2005).  Before moving to TN., we lived in Upstate New York for over 15 years. 

For as long as I remember, I have been interested in and have enjoyed art.  I remember winning a class contest for the best rabbit drawing in the 3rd grade.  I felt so sad when a mean little classmate scribbled all over it with a crayon.  I did recover and studied art history and art theory both in college and in graduate school, but during the family years, I had little time to actually draw or paint.

            Both my husband and I loved art and began collecting while living in Europe for 8 years.  We were fortunate to have visited many wonderful art museums during our travels there.

Now that I am alone, I have found that drawing and painting (watercolor) are relaxing and rewarding.  I hope to improve my knowledge and skill with watercolor and to meet people who share my love of art.” 

From Elva Morin—“I became a part of the Guild because of Mary Lee Wilkinson.  After attending a few of her watercolor classes in 2009, I was invited by Mary Lee to a meeting.  Mary Lee has been very inspiring and encouraging.  She's a great teacher and person.

            My background is pretty ordinary and certainly not an exciting one, but I thank God everyday for a blessed life.  I was born and raised in California.  I met my husband (Pat), from Maine, through the military.  We raised two sons in Fresno, California and just prior to his retirement, decided we wanted something different.  That "something different" ended up to be Greenback, Tennessee - a much slower pace in many ways and not so much in other ways.         After Pat's "retirement", I quit my job at an accounting firm as administrative assistant (20years), and we moved to Greenback 4 years ago and love it - the people - the landscape.  Pat and I have driven across country 3 times and believe East Tennessee is the prettiest part.  I find people through out the country as receptive as your smile.  A smile is not simple an expression but a sincere gesture from the heart.

            Beginning in high school, my love for art has always been a part of my life, but until recently I never made it a priority.  It seemed to always be on the back burner, taking a class or two here and there over the years.  In time, my passion became watercolor - not an easy medium.  Last year I ran across the Art Guild's internet site that listed a watercolor class.  I contacted Mary Lee and have since taken 3 sessions from her.  Being a part of the Guild motivates my commitment to art, and I look forward to being a part of it.”   

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All About Art

             From Benjamin Qualls & Melissa Ball at Stony Clay Station Pottery (Our November 2009 Program Presentation)

As the new year gets its start, we here at Stony Clay Station are getting ready for our "Handbuilding With Clay" classes. This is a 6 week course meeting once a week at our studio here in Lenoir City. These are classes for individuals 18 years and up. We will be exploring different methods of handbuilt functional and sculptural stoneware pottery.

The classes will be on Monday 10 a.m. till noon, Tuesday 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m. till 9 p.m. starting February 1st and running until March 10th. The cost is $250 per person and includes 25 pounds of clay to start with and all the necessary tools for the craft, which will be yours at the end of the class. Classes will be kept to 6 people per class, so sign up fast to guarantee your spot. To contact us for more info you can email us at stonyclaystation@live.com or call us Tuesday thru Saturday 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. @ 865-988-3993. Leave a message if we don't answer, and we'll get back to you.
             Hope to hear from you soon!

From the Little Tennessee River Artists and Jean Porter: 

Carol Z. Brody Workshop 
            The cost of the workshop is $400 a day, plus mileage, room & board.  She and her husband can stay with us. The cost goes down every time someone signs up. Carol would like around 16 people. This is what I figure at the moment: $400 +100 = $500 divided by 16= $31.25 per person, per day. The classes will be from 9am - 4pm on Wed, Thurs, and Fri.  Friday night we will have a "Dinner Party" at the club as a group and put our favorite painting on the mantel in
the Fireplace area. 
            The Workshop will be using (as on the supply list) 140 #, cold press, natural, white paper. I will be putting together an order of paper from ASW shortly. If you are interested, let me know.
            Jean Porter—423-884-6675;

Life Painting Group      

The Life Painting Group meets on Friday mornings from 9:00 to 12:30 at Chota, Room A.  We hire a live model (clothed) who will sit for us for four to five weeks, depending on the agreement we make when hiring.  We sign up and PAY OUR MODEL FEE IN ADVANCE, so that we know we have enough people to put together a session--usually $25 for a four-week session.  The amount can be slightly more or less, depending on the number of participants. If you are interested in participating with this group, please contact Tutt Hoy (tuttlarsenhoy@charter.net or 865-657-9369) or Mary Ann Valvoda (mvalvoda@aol.com or 865-408-0737).

Please email me (wjelmore@charter.net) or call me (458-6354) to let me know your art participation news.

Spring Art Show

            Our Spring Art Show will be held on Friday, April 16^th, Saturday, April 17^th, and Sunday, April 18^th at the Fellowship Hall at the Tellico Village Community Church.

Calendar of Art Guild Meetings

January 21st                             Jerry's Artarama                                   Update on Latest Products
February 18^th                           AGTV Members                                  Show and Share
March 18th                              Lyda Plemmons                                    Oil
April 8th (2^nd Thursday)         Denise Sanabria                                      Oil; Life-size charcoal draw

May 20th                                 Pot Luck Luncheon                              Yacht Club Meeting Room

Email changes:  Please notify:  wjelmore@charter.net or roseybrehm@gmail.com

The Board

Lauren Sisco, President             458-3575           Tutt Hoy, Rec. Sec.                   657-9368

Sheila Goehring,VP/Programs   986-8486            Kathy Simms, Corr. Sec.           335-4670

Gene Fischer, Treasurer                        458-1223           Carol Koch, Workshop              408-0820

Sharon Elmore, Publicity            458-6354           Kathy Fisher, Classes                657-9062

Standing Committees

Brown Bag Committee              Judy Smigiel                              458-5691

Chota Exhibit Coordinator          Mary Lee Wilkinson                  458-1179

Historian                                   Mary Lee Wilkinson                  458-1179

Hospitality and Refresh  .           Kathy Simms                            335-4670

Membership                              Rosey Brehm                            458-1916

Library Exhibit Coordinator        Joe Williams                              408-0817

Newsletter/Spring Art Show      Sharon Elmore                                      458-6354

Website Coordinator                  Kathy Fisher                             657-9062

Please check the website (http://www.tellicoartguild.org/) for updated information!

December 2009

*****Still time to join us!*****

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

With Sides

Thursday, December 17^th

11:00

Upper Floor of the Yacht Club

Bring a

Salad or Dessert to

Accompany The

Guild’s Holiday Ham

Door Prizes and Lots of Fun!

From Lauren Sisco, President

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth,
For the touch of a friendly hand
And for a talk beside the fire:
It is the time for home. “
Edith Sitwell

I am just a Southern girl, raised in Atlanta, where the ‘s’ word was never used or seen very often.   So, my amazement with ‘snow’ (there …. I said it) was always with the knowledge if we did get any on the ground, it would never last!   I learned, here in Tellico, whenever I said I hoped we would get some snow, I was met with much disagreement!    Now, that I’ve seen what happens with the latest bout of snow up in Buffalo, NY and elsewhere, I understand that fear!     So, the above quote purposely excluded snow and just focuses on many opportunities we have over the next couple of months to snuggle inside and get those projects done we have been meaning to do! 
 
Please don’t forget our Holiday Luncheon will be held this Thursday, December 17th at our usual meeting location in the Yacht Club.   If you haven’t signed up and want to come, please do so.   Ham and drinks will be provided.   Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.   No business meeting will be conducted.

I just received a thank you note from the Woodworkers Club thanking us again for our participation in Toys for Tots.  The Lenior City Sheriff did see an increase in requests for help as compared to last year.   So, your participation would certainly make a difference for a child this season.   Thank you again!

Our next meeting on January 21st will feature our annual visit from Jerry’s Artarama.   You won’t want to miss seeing and learning about some of the latest art products.     Before the meeting, please be sure to check the side table for available classes and workshops to re-energize your artistic abilities in 2010!

See you at the Holiday Luncheon!

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From our Workshop Chairperson, Carol Koch

Harriet Howell is having a 3 day workshop January 28, 29 and 30 at Chota
Rec. Ctr. in acrylic (or you may use watercolor if you prefer).  Her supply list is on the website, and the cost is $150 (plus a $5 workshop fee if you have not paid that fee in the last 12 months) and $170 for nonmembers.  She is a wonderful teacher, and now is a great opportunity to drop a Christmas hint to family members for art supplies for her class.  Please send your check to me at 117 Okema Lane, Loudon 37774, and please call me at 408-0820 with any questions. 

Also, Golden has come out wth a new acrylic paint called OPEN which is slow drying and you can go to the Dick Blick website to check it out.
            Other news:  Anne Abgott emailed me to say that she is featured in the Artist Magazine Jan/Feb issue as well as the Watercolor Artist Magazine, so those of you who subscribe to these art magazines, take note!  Also, please share this information with fellow guild members.

Anne is teaching a 3 day workshop in August, and we will have signup beginning in January.  However, because of the popularity of her class we will require a deposit of $75 to hold your spot as her class is limited at this time to 20 students.  This deposit will NOT BE REFUNDABLE AFTER JULY 1, so if you are not absolutely sure you will be able to take the workshop, you can sign up on the waiting list sheet.  This is an unusual situation, however.  A number of people outside of the Village have already requested to sign up for Anne's class,
and we have decreed that our members will have first option to sign up. We are certainly fortunate to have such a popular painter holding a workshop in Tellico Village!!!   Please call me if you have questions.      

Warm wishes from Carol Koch

            NOTE:  THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL $5 CLEANING MATERIALS AND TABLE COVER FEE PER CLASS OR WORKSHOP.

Meet Our New Members

From Sandra Bokan:  “I am excited to become a member. As I stated to Helen, I am very limited to being able to attend your monthly meetings for I work during the week as the accountant for Whitestone Country Inn.

Currently, I reside in Loudon and have been for about eleven years. Before that, I moved from Chicago as a teenager to Lenoir City. I have always loved art and began painting while still in high school but not getting serious until my child got grown. I currently work in watercolor, but I have experience in pastels, also.

I feel the need to support my local art guild, and I am currently a member of the Athens Center for the Arts. I look forward to attending classes you offer and am anxious to meet fellow artists.

            Thank you once more.”

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             From Elaine Campbell: “I currently live at 131 Konawa Way in the Tanasi Shores neighborhood. We have lived in the here for a year and a half.  I am originally from Ohio, the Buckeye State, where I was a special education teacher and supervisor for more than 30 years. I have been designing and making jewelry for about 15 years.  I plan to continue to pursue my interest in jewelry and may explore other areas as opportunities present themselves.  We will be out of state on and off until spring when I plan to start attending our meetings again.”

All About Art   

The Life Painting Group meets on Friday mornings from 9:00 to 12:30 at Chota, Room A.  We hire a live model (clothed) who will sit for us for four to five weeks, depending on the agreement we make when hiring.  We sign up and PAY OUR MODEL FEE IN ADVANCE, so that we know we have enough people to put together a session--usually $25 for a four-week session.  The amount can be slightly more or less, depending on the number of participants. If you are interested in participating with this group, please contact Tutt Hoy (tuttlarsenhoy@charter.net or 865-657-9369) or Mary Ann Valvoda (mvalvoda@aol.com or 865-408-0737).

Spring Art Show

            Our Spring Art Show will be held on Friday, April 16^th, Saturday, April 17^th, and Sunday, April 18^th at the Fellowship Hall at the Tellico Village Community Church.

Calendar of Art Guild Meetings

December 17^th                          Pot Luck Luncheon                   Yacht Club

January 21^st                              Jerry’s Artarama                       The Artists’ Supplier

Email changes:  Please notify:  wjelmore@charter.net or roseybrehm@gmail.com

Please email me (wjelmore@charter.net) or call me (458-6354) to let me know your art participation news.

The Board

Lauren Sisco, President             458-3575           Tutt Hoy, Rec. Sec.                   657-9368

Sheila Goehring,VP/Programs   986-8486            Kathy Simms, Corr. Sec.           335-4670

Gene Fischer, Treasurer                        458-1223           Carol Koch, Workshop              408-0820

Sharon Elmore, Publicity            458-6354           Kathy Fisher, Classes                657-9062

Standing Committees

Brown Bag Committee              Judy Smigiel                              458-5691

Chota Exhibit Coordinator          Mary Lee Wilkinson                  458-1179

Historian                                   Mary Lee Wilkinson                  458-1179

Hospitality and Refresh  .           Kathy Simms                            335-4670

Membership                              Rosey Brehm                            458-1916

Library Exhibit Coordinator        Joe Williams                              408-0817

Newsletter/Spring Art Show      Sharon Elmore                                      458-6354

Website Coordinator                  Kathy Fisher                             657-9062

Please check the website (http://www.tellicoartguild.org/) for updated information!

November 2009

Look what’s coming up! 

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

With Sides

Thursday, December 17^th

11:00

Upper Floor of the Yacht Club

Sign up at the November 19^th meeting to bring a

Salad or Dessert to

Accompany The

Guild’s Holiday Ham

(Or call Lauren Sisco-458-3575)

Door Prizes and Lots of Fun!

From Lauren Sisco, President

            “The year which is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies … I do therefore, invite my fellow citizens … to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November as a day of thanksgiving and praise …”

                                                                           Abraham Lincoln, October 3, 1863
             What a great tradition Abe Lincoln set in place for all of us to embrace!  I do believe we get so caught up in the routine of life, we forget just where some of these traditions all started.   Somehow, the reminder just slows the pace a bit and humbles us all.  It would be awesome as a leader to have the opportunity to create an event which would be acknowledged forever.  
            Come join us on Thursday, November 19th for another memorable Art Guild meeting!   Have you been curious about what goes on at Stony Clay Station in Lenior City?  Benjamin Qualls of the Stony Clay Station on Hwy. 11 will share his art of working with clay and just what goes on behind those walls!
             Also, please don’t forget the opportunity to bring an unwrapped toy to this November meeting.  The Toys for Tots campaign can sure use our help this year to help bring a blessing

to a child.                                              See you on November 19th!          

November Program 

Art Guild of Tellico Village Welcomes Local Potter

            Local potter, Benjamin Qualls, will be the featured guest at the Art Guild of Tellico Village’s monthly meeting held on Thursday morning, November 19^th.  The group will be meeting at 9:30 on the upper floor of the Tellico Village Yacht Club starting with a social time, followed by a short business meeting, and then Qualls’ pottery making demonstration.  Guests are always welcome.          

Benjamin Qualls, as well as fellow artist, Melissa Ball, opened the Stony Clay Station on Highway 11 near Dixie Lee Junction in Lenoir City in June 2008, having first produced pieces of pottery out of their studio beginning in January 2008.

Qualls has been working on pottery for seven years.  A musician as well, he said he has always needed to do things with his hands. He apprenticed for a year with Jim Coffelt from First Impressions Pottery; Melissa apprenticed with Judy Jones Pottery, both located in Gatlinburg.  Qualls spent 5 ½ years in an internship with Alewine Pottery.

At Stony Clay Station, the two artists produce handcrafted, stoneware pottery, which can be both decorative and practical.  Their functional ware, with an emphasis on family mealtime, involves making beautiful things to eat off of and with, that make that meal time special.  All the pieces are microwavable and dishwasher-safe. 

As for his “pottery style”, Qualls says he makes solid forms with clean lines.  “Melissa uses more organic shapes and forms.  She likes manipulation of the clay.”  Qualls says that sometimes he will throw the base, crafting its shape and then, Melissa will paint and apply the artistic elements needed to complete the project. 

Qualls sees himself as modernizing the pottery form, a form begun in the area and in western Carolina in the late 1790’s as traditional pottery.  He continues, “Working with clay is one of the last forms of alchemy left.” His mentor, Jim Coffelt, calls it “turning mud into gold”.  Qualls enjoys taking the stiff mud to create forms.  He sees so many possibilities.  For his glazes, he uses lots of iron, cobalt, and copper to make the colors. 

As he is demonstrating for the photo shoot, he starts “throwing” with 13 pounds of clay.  (The term, “throwing a pot” refers to making pieces of pottery on a potter’s wheel; a process that Quall explains takes a long time to learn.)  He states, “The first 1000 pots you make, you are going to hate; the next 10,000 you will like all right; in six years, you may be making things that are decent.”  He adds that one of the more difficult parts to the pottery making process is centering the clay on the moving wheel to begin the shaping and wall formations that follow.          

His normal process time from creation to completion of a piece of pottery is 2-3 weeks.  However, he adds that weather can have an adverse affect on the curing process.  Weather transitions, such as the dramatic shift in humidity we experienced several weeks ago, moving from very humid to very dry, left a whole rack of pottery pieces without any moisture, filled with cracks and splits.

His favorite pieces he has made are the highly textural pottery with the relief carving.  His goal is to transition into the mixed media art form, using painting and print making techniques to enhance the pieces of pottery, some of which Melissa Ball has been working on already.  He enjoys metal fabrication and would like to incorporate that into the pottery. 

Presenting his pottery and as well as himself to the public is an important aspect of his work, one that he enjoys doing.  He says that 70-80 percent of his business comes from art shows and farmer’s markets.

For the Art Guild presentation on November 19^th, Qualls will be demonstrating the hand building basis for working with clay.  He will be showing how to form practical things, such as pinch pots, coil pots, and cups and plates for gardens. 

In January, Qualls will be offering a Beginning Hand Building Class at his Stony Clay Station studio.  The sessions will be six weeks long and will cost $225, which includes the clay, tools, and firings. 

Remember to bring an unwrapped toy to the meeting for the Toys for Tot drive.

From our Workshop Chairperson, Carol Koch

Harriet Howell will be teaching a painting workshop (acrylic and/or watercolor) January 28, 29, and 30 at Chota Rec. Center.  Harriet is a member of the Knoxville Watercolor Society and has taught many workshops at Arrowmont Art School.  The cost is $150 for AGTV members, $170 for nonmembers. Signup at the November or December AGTV meeting or contact carolkoch@charter.net for more information.

            NOTE:  THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL $5 CLEANING MATERIALS AND TABLE COVER FEE PER CLASS OR WORKSHOP.

Our Artists at Work--from Mary Lee Wilkinson and FrancieEntz

The Fine Arts Market was held at the Chota Recreation Center on Saturday, November 7th and was a resounding success. The works of 20 artists from the Guild were displayed in Room A, and the variety made for a colorful and interesting presentation. Many Tellico residents and others enjoyed browsing and speaking to the artists while shopping. Refreshments were served in the festive Holiday atmosphere. Co-chairs, Francie Entz and Mary Lee Wilkinson, report that proceeds from the 6 hour sale were just under $5100, netting the POA 20%, or about $1,000.  The Art Guild wishes to thank the local communities for supporting our artists.

Thanks to: Mary Lee Wilkinson, Mary Ann Valvoda, Caryn Laymon, Mary Sarar, Linda Johnson, Tutt Hoy, Muriel Fawcett, Mary Wilbourne, Lauren Sisco, Sheila Goerhring, Kathy Fisher, Joe Williams, Judy Phillips, Harriet Schneider, Francie Entz, John Masters, Judy Carlson, Mary Mulherin, and Elaine Campbell for participating, baking, and distributing flyers; Mike Caminiti, Joe Williams, Tom Johnson, John Masters, Mary Ann Valvoda, Muriel Fawcett for setting up and tearing down the show; Roger Entz, Doug Laymon, and Jim Valvoda for setting up and taking down the signs and balloons; Kathy Simms and Rosey Brehm for managing the refreshment table; and Mary Lee, Francie, Sharon Elmore, and Kathy Fisher for advertising.

I think the Guild owes a HUGE THANK YOU to Joe Williams, a totally unassuming hero. Without his behind-the-scenes support, it would have been very difficult to have hung FAM as well as the Lenoir City show, as he transports the screens hither and yon.  Additionally, he designed, built, and paid for the platform for the figure drawing group that meets on Fridays.
                                                                                                                 Francie

Our Artists at Work—an award for their efforts

            The Art Guild received a 2009 Honor Award from the POA for creating and painting an artistic representation of what the Good Samaritan did for those in need, on the walls of the Good Samaritan Center in Lenoir City.  Led by the drawings of Art Guild member, Judee Andrews, nine Art Guild members painted scenes around the center portraying what the Good Samaritan Center is all about to the community.  Special thanks to Judee, Nancy Campbell, Muriel Fawcett, Kathy Fisher, Gene Fischer, Mary Mulherin, Cheryl Peyton, Kathy Simms, Leslie Wells, and Mary Lee Wilkinson.

**Please email me (wjelmore@charter.net) or call me (458-6354) to let me know your art participation news.

Meet Our New Members

            Nick Farrell has lived in Rarity Bay for ten years.  He came to this area from Green Bay, Wisconsin where he lived for 35 years.   He began his art training at Jean Porter’s art classes with Joe Trout in the fall of 2008.  He is interested in watercolor.

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            Linda Gaston tells us she has lived in the Kahite neighborhood of Vonore for two years.  “We moved here from Louisiana’s Bayou country, our home town.  I became interested in art about twenty years ago, starting in folk art, advancing to oils on canvas, after taking one workshop.  Upon building our 4^th house, I began doing painting techniques on the walls and distressing furniture and cabinets.  Then, I started painting murals on my walls and faux brick and stone in my home here, as well as distressing cabinets.  I have also done acrylics on canvas, which is now my main interest.  I love to see demonstrations of acrylic works and have dabbled a bit in watercolor.  I am mostly self-taught, not a workshop taker, but there’s still hope, if my interest is peaked on a subject.  I have really enjoyed the few meetings I have attended at the Yacht Club and look forward to more.”

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            Sharron Heenan informs us, “I live in Lenoir City TN with my husband Patrick, and we have lived here for two years this November!  We lived in Iowa for eight years!  I have drawn and painted as long as I can remember. It was a gift, even as a child.  I am interested in pursuing oil painting and want to participate in the Spring Art Show in April. I am also very interested in learning as much as I can at the meetings and from fellow members of the Guild.”

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            Jan Kastens lives at 402 Catoosa Lane in the Tanasi Point Neighborhood.  She tells us, “We have lived at this address for 5 years; however, we have lived in the village for 6 years.  The first year we rented while we built our house.  Prior to moving here, I lived in Dexter, MI for 13 years, where I met my husband.  Prior to that, I lived in Denver, CO for 17 years--Denver is where my children were raised and attended school.  My daughter and three pets still reside in Denver and my son, his wife and three children live in Cheyenne, WY.

I have always enjoyed art shows and museums and love to interior decorate my home.  When I retired, one of my goals was to take a drawing class to develop any skills I may have.  Several of my Tellico Village friends (Lauren Sisco, especially) have encouraged me to take classes and to join the Art Guild.  So after retiring a year ago, here I am.

My art interests are open; however, I am interested in jewelry making, floral arrangements, oil painting, and pen and ink drawing.  I will just have to see how my talents grow through education and classes.  I am enjoying Lee Edge's Beginning Drawing and plan to participate in the brown bag sessions and other educational opportunities.

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            From Kathy Kutschera:  “I live on Ootsima Way, two doors away from the Rec Center.  We have been here for 7 years, and we love life in the Village, as well as its inhabitants.  I lived in CT my whole life.  Prior to moving here, my husband, Bob, and I lived in Bolton, CT (north east of Hartford), for 8 years.  I lived in the following Conn. communities (most recent listed first): Manchester (22 yrs), Fairfield, West Haven, South Windsor (graduated from SWHS), East Hampton, and Danielson. 

My Dad had some artistic drawing talent.  He created the family Christmas card for 25 years.  I never took an art class until last fall when I took watercolor painting with Muriel Fawcett.  This year I have been taking drawing with Lee Edge.  I love nature's beauty and hope to be able to capture it either in watercolor or another medium.  Living next to the Smokies and near the lake--what an opportunity to see beauty!”

All About Art

            Chota Gallery---As of October 1st, our Chota Gallery was updated.   These selections will reside through December.   New artists will be needed for January through March (approximately 2 paintings each).     It is a great opportunity to sell your paintings.   Eight sold over the summer months!

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The Life Painting Group meets on Friday mornings from 9:00 to 12:30 at Chota, Room A.  We hire a live model (clothed) who will sit for us for four to five weeks, depending on the agreement we make when hiring.  We sign up and PAY OUR MODEL FEE IN ADVANCE, so that we know we have enough people to put together a session--usually $25 for a four-week session.  The amount can be slightly more or less, depending on the number of participants. If you are interested in participating with this group, please contact Tutt Hoy (tuttlarsenhoy@charter.net or 865-657-9369) or Mary Ann Valvoda (mvalvoda@aol.com or 865-408-0737).

Toys For Tots

            The Art Guild will be participating in the Toys for Tots drive this year.  Please bring any new, unwrapped toy to our November meeting.

Spring Art Show

            Our Spring Art Show will be held on Friday, April 16^th, Saturday, April 17^th, and Sunday, April 18^th at the Fellowship Hall at the Tellico Village Community Church.

Calendar of Art Guild Meetings

November 19^th                          Stone Clay Pottery                    Pottery

December 17^th                          Pot Luck Luncheon                   Yacht Club

January 21^st                              Jerry’s Artarama                       The Artists’ Supplier

Email changes:  Please notify:  wjelmore@charter.net or roseybrehm@gmail.com

The Board                                           

Lauren Sisco, President             458-3575           Tutt Hoy, Rec. Sec.                   657-9368

Sheila Goehring,VP/Programs   986-8486            Kathy Simms, Corr. Sec.           335-4670

Gene Fischer, Treasurer                        458-1223           Carol Koch, Workshop              408-0820

Sharon Elmore, Publicity            458-6354           Kathy Fisher, Classes                657-906

Standing Committees

Brown Bag Committee              Judy Smigiel                              458-5691

Chota Exhibit Coordinator          Mary Lee Wilkinson                  458-1179

Historian                                   Mary Lee Wilkinson                  458-1179

Hospitality and Refresh  .           Kathy Simms                            335-4670

Membership                              Rosey Brehm                            458-1916

Library Exhibit Coordinator        Joe Williams                              408-0817

Newsletter/Spring Art Show      Sharon Elmore                                      458-6354

Website Coordinator                  Kathy Fisher                             657-9062

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