Events
EventsPage Contents:
Monthly Member Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting
Monthly Demonstrator
Local Events
Past LAAC Member Shows
Senior Center Trips
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Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 7:00 pm
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Subject Categories for "Artist of the Month"
(Click for CONTEST RULES.)
Sept. 2010: The Best of You (no theme)
Oct. 2010: Abstract, Geometric Art, Collage (in 2D, 3D)
Nov. 2010: Dinner’s Ready! (Food, Drinks)
Dec. 2010: no competition - Holiday Dinner
Demonstrator for September
Cathy Zander (in her own words)
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“My love of art started at a very young age. At eight years old, I would get on a bus, by myself, every Saturday morning for an hour-long ride to take art classes in the Cleveland Museum of Art. I would sit for hours on a little stool with a pad of paper and pastels and try to capture the paintings on the walls - most often the Impressionists. By twelve years old, I had made my mind up - I wanted to be an artist and an art teacher! I never wavered from that conviction. By thirteen, I was holding art camp for the neighborhood children in our basement. By sixteen, I was teaching art at the large local YMCA - copper enameling, crafts and puppet making. |
We had an excellent art department in the private school I went to for junior and senior high. I took every class I could fit in my schedule, from encaustic painting to silk screen printing on fabric. In the summers, I took classes at the Cleveland Institute of Art. I went to Albion College in Michigan, drawn there by their large new art building and gallery. I received a BA and teaching credential in Art Education. I went to graduate school at Purdue University and received an MA in Art Education. On graduating, my husband and I moved to Palo Alto, CA.
Over many years, I have taught art classes, in many media, for all ages, from young children to senior citizens, for galleries, art stores, schools, rec departments, workshops & private lessons. I teach drawing, painting in watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media, and collage. I also teach art to wear.
My styles vary as widely as the media I use. I draw inspiration from everything around me. Ex- ploring colors is a dominant theme in most of my artwork. When asked what my favorite color is, I'm likely to reply, “the whole rainbow!” My individual artworks vary from serene landscapes to playful twists on a theme (like unexpected puns). I am very eclectic in my work and many people are surprised at the variety, saying, “I didn't know you did that!” Besides painting, I enjoy doing sculpture, printmaking, jewelry and textiles.
Visit my website: www.cathyzander.com”
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Members are welcome to attend. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 10:00 a.m. at the home of Roberta Bell (see newsletter for address.) |
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival (Castro Street) is scheduled for the weekend of September 11th and 12th. This is always a fun event. Enjoy.
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Click a show title below.
Sunnyvale Art Gallery Show 2010
Great American Framing Co. Show 2009
Los Altos Library Show 2008
Community School of Music and Arts Show 2008
Allegro Framing and Art Show 2008
Great American Framing Co. Show 2008
Downey Show 2007
Los Altos Library Show 2006
Signature Selections Show 2005
This month's Trips: For information and/or to reserve your space, call the Los Altos Senior Center at (650) 947-2797.
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