Announcements for week of September 30 – October 6

Announcements:  Week of September 30^th – October 6^th

Did you know…

Collage comes from the French word for “to glue” since that is one of the main methods used in the various forms of collage.  Whether it is mixing different types and shapes of papers to form an image or creating something abstract, collage is an extremely versatile art form.  It offers a host of possibilities for those who think they have no artistic ability and a range of challenges for more experienced artists.

Join the Paper Collage or Mixed Media Collage classes Mondays from 10am to 12pm to learn more about this art form.

October Potluck:  

• Wednesday October 2 from 12 – 1 pm. Bring a dish & enjoy spending time with good food and good friends.

LEC Birthday Bash 2024:  Saturday, November 9 (10am – 2pm)

Celebrate 44 years of LEC arts and activities!

• Going fast–only a few spaces left!  Sell your creative works (books, paintings, jewelry, etc.) at the Birthday Bash!  Tables are free for LEC members & $10 for non-members. They will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis after payment (if applicable) is received.  Sign up on the Resource table at the LEC, email [email protected], or call 813-932-0241.

• Baskets will be raffled off at the Birthday Bash. If you would like to help obtain donations for the baskets, email Bev at [email protected].

• An alumni reception will be part of this event, so spread the news.  If you know of any LEC alumni we should invite, please email [email protected] with the subject line “Alumni Invite”.

 

Classes and Workshops

• Try a new medium or practice your skills during the Pastels Workshop with Janice on Saturday, October 12 from 10am to noon.  No experience necessary.  Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own soft pastels. To reserve your seat, sign up on the Resource table at the LEC, email [email protected], sign up online at lectampa.org, or call 813-932-0241.

• An in-person only Watercolor Techniques Workshop with Lionel Sanchez will take place on Saturday, October 19 from 10am to 1pm.   This is a great opportunity for beginners and advanced watercolorists. Supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own watercolors. To reserve your seat, sign up on the Resource table at the LEC, email [email protected], or call 813-932-0241.

• Create a 3-D sculpture  in the four-week Paper Clay Sculpture class that returns on Thursday, October 17 from 10am – 12pm.  Learn various techniques for paper clay sculpting including the use of armatures.  Paint your creations once they are dry–no kiln necessary.  To reserve your seat, sign up on the Resource table at the LEC, email [email protected], or call 813-932-0241.

• The September 26 Poetry with Mish class that was cancelled due to the storm is re-scheduled for Thursday, October 3 from 10am to 12pm. The topic will be “Prose Poems.”  You don’t have to be a poet to join the class in person or online.

• The Paper Art series has started. Paper Collage continues September 30. In October, two weeks of Mixed Media Collage on October 7 & 14 are followed by two weeks of Cardmaking on October 21 & 28.  Classes are Mondays from 10am to noon. Upcoming topics in the series include Printmaking, Journaling, and Gel Prints.  All supplies are included for each class.  Participants are expected to sign up for both classes in a topic, but they do not have to sign up for every topic.  Email [email protected], call 813-932-0241, sign up online at lectampa.org, or sign up in person.

• Make jewelry for yourself or someone else during a weekend Jewelry-making classes with Zan and Jo beginning on Saturday, October 5^th from 1-3pm.  All supplies will be provided.  No experience necessary. Email [email protected], call 813-932-0241, sign up online at lectampa.org, or sign up in person. Walk-ins welcome.

• The next Photo Club Zoom meeting will be Wednesday, October 16 from 1:30 to 3 pm.  Join the Photo Club “safari” at ZooTampa on 10am Wednesday, October 2 to photograph the Halloween decorations. If you can’t make October 2, you might photograph the ZooTampa decorations on your own.

• The Book Club is no longer accepting new members. If you are interested in being a part of a new book club, please let us know by sign up in person or email/call the LEC.

• For current Book Club members, the next Book Club Zoom will be Tuesday, October 15 from 12:30pm to 2pm. The Book Club selection for October is Day: A Novel by Michael Cunningham.

 

Mark your calendars!

• DATE CHANGE: The Photo Club will photograph the unveiling of the fifteen new mermaid statues at Weeki Wachee on Saturday, November 23 at 11:30am.  Attend a Photo Club Zoom meeting to learn more.

• ThanksGibbons will take place Wednesday, November 20 from 11:30am to 1pm. Sign-ups for side dishes/desserts and $3 turkey contributions will begin in October.

• The Florida State Fair entry deadline is December 6, 2024. More information to come…

 

Other LEC news…

• Have you checked the bulletin board in the entrance hallway?  The calendar for the month posted there.  There is also information about Hillsborough County’s Senior Outdoor Active Recreation schedule of hikes, walks, kayak trips, and museum tours.  Check the board for all sorts of interesting opportunities!

• Do you have a free two-hour block during the week? The LEC still needs volunteers for every other Tuesday morning, Wednesday afternoons, and every other Friday.   Please call or drop us an email if you are interested in volunteering. Responsibilities include checking emails, light organizational projects, answering phones, etc.

 

For more information on collage:

• https://www.thecuriouslycreative.com/collage-art/
• https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-a-collage