She's Crafty!

Norma and Marina got high off the fumes of Mod Podge and made these:








We used Mod Podge as a seal finish over printed images on ceramic tiles, as coasters and serving plates. On the craft horizon we see homemade scented candles and stash boxes! Happy crafting!

WAMminutes 11.10.09

Crystal started with her story of an amazing time at a retreat recently and having the opportunity to not just meet, but spend some time with Barbara Hand Clow, the author of Catastrophobia: The Truth Behind Earth Changes, a book she highly recommends.

Recap of Dollhouse Monsters

• a congratulations to everyone who sold at the show!
• $23 dollars in magnet sales given to Marina for the WAM piggy bank.
• let's post our pics of the show on our blog, if we have them
• art work: it was a good that everyone was able to express themselves individually for this show, but we should keep a collaborative element for future shows, as WAM

Prior to Future Booking of Galleries/ Spaces

• what percentage of sales does the gallery request?
• what services does WAM receive for this percentage? i.e., hanging of the art, providing drinks, advertising
  
• tips: Approaching an Art Gallery: Contracts and Pricing
  
• should we come up with our own WAM contract?
• a dj at an art show is something we can think about incorporating in the future: Mike Perry (Norma's boyfriend) has offered to dj if there is room and basic equipment there.
• WAM Schedule: one show per season - winter is designated to crafts
  

WAM Membership

• Honorary Members are defined as those we invite to show with us
• honorary membership dues will be set for now as $10 or 10% of any sales - their choice
• membership dues will be set for $5 or 5% of any sales- let's use this as a guideline for now.

Sometime in the Future

• do a WAM show with Chillin Productions, run by Irene Hernandez-Feiks who hosts fashion and art shows at 111 Minna
• read a recent article about her in inGen magazine, pg 38
• Crystal to get more info on Chillin Productions
  
• Joslyn to be a part of this show (Marina for info)
  
  

Boneflowers Show in March!

Idea: self-portrait (of a queen) good job Crystal!
Examples: Frida Kahlo
Style: up to interpretation

This show would be a chance for self reflection for each individual artist. More for fun and self expression, than profit. Could be one large self-portrait of each of us- let's check out the wall space next time we meet to see if this works. As collaboration, we could use elements of our portraits and do screen printed bags, printed compacts (see previous notes,) etc.


WAM Meetings, Craft Days, and Fun!

Show and Tell:
Our next meeting is at Quetzal, November 24th at 7pm. Research and bring images of self-portraits, styles, or your own ideas of what you might want to do for the Boneflowers show.


She's Crafty:
Coasters and/or serving platters are on the list, as well as individual decorated match boxes. Here's a template for the match boxes

Norma's Casa, Sunday, November 29th at 1pm

bring: Modge Podge of your choice, ceramic tiles if you want to make coasters, foam brush, felt dots, images you want to use, and something yummy.
Norma has an assortment of large tiles to use as serving platters.
Crystal to pick up match boxes at Costco.


She's Even Craftier:
Scented candles & stash boxes.
other stocking stuffer ideas: relaxing eye mask, sage bundles, and (insert your idea here.)

Marina's Abode, Sunday, December 13th
Potluck Brunch

bring: related supplies and something yummy.


GIRL'S NIGHT OUT!!!
Let's get girlie and celebrate the success of Dollhouse Monsters!

Bourbon & Branch (reservation to be set by Marina)
Friday, December 4th





WAM!