Happy Birthday Phoebes!

 And, Happy Halloween to All!

"Witchszd" by Cindy Urioste

Calendar of Events

October 1-7, Art and Soul Retreat, Portland, Ore., www.artandsoulretreat.com

October 3 (Wednesday), Phoebe Board Meeting, 7 P.M., Sally’s

October 6 (Saturday), Eden Holiday Craft Show, Marina Community Center, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M., 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro, Free. Asian, Country and Contemporary clothing, ornaments, jewelry, food and gifts.

October 11 (Thursday), Phoebe Workshop, Face Sculpting and Coloring Techniques, Barbara Willis, Boy Scouts Building, 1001 Davis St., San Leandro, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.

October 13 (Saturday), Doll and Bear Show, 10:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Alameda Co. Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Over 150 tables; $5 admission.
 

October 18 (Thursday), Phoebe Member/Associate Meeting, Alameda Co. Education Bldg, 313 W. Winton, Hayward. 6:30 P.M. The challenge is a handmade elf, bear or toy for the bookstore window display. The exchange is a mask—any size, any theme. Don’t miss this meeting! We’ll be celebrating the Phoebes 25^th Anniversary and Halloween. You are invited to wear a Halloween costume, hat or mask to really get in the swing of it, but these are optional. New changes, new classes, new events have already been planned for next year. Hear all about it!

November 15 (Thursday), Phoebe Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Alameda Co. Education Bldg., 313 W. Winton, Hayward.

November 24 and  25 (Saturday and Sunday), Celebration of Craftswomen, Ft. Mason, S.F. Several Phoebes are will be selling dolls, bags, jewelry, ornaments and other mixed media items.

December 8 and 9, KPFA Crafts Show, The Concourse, 8^th and Brannan, S.F. Several Phoebes are participating.

December 13, Phoebe Christmas Party. Details to come.

Next year’s dues are payable as of October 1^st

 

 

This vintage table/chair set was discovered years ago at a garage sale. Recently I decided to prepare it for painting decoratively for a shower present. It is for our God-daughter, who is expecting a boy in November. This is the second painted Child's set I have done. Submitted by Rosie Dennis.



A great idea for Halloween trees made from brown paper bags. Submitted by Rosie Dennis. Go to http://weefolkart.com/content/paper-bag-gnarly-trees for details.


 



An example of one of Bonnie Hoovers fabulous dolls!


 

 

 

 

"Orb Weaver"

 

by

 

Sondra Von Burg

 

 

 

 

See Sept. 22 on calendar regarding 

Sondra's class.

 

Calendar of Events

September 13-October 27, Wild Things and Mild Things, Cinema Place Gallery, 1061 B St., Hayward, Reception Thursday, Sept. 20, 5 to 7 P.M.


September 14-16, Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Fri and Sat 10-6; Sun 10-5

 

September 15, Tinsel and Treasures, 5^th Annual Folk Art Show, Danville Veterans Memorial Bldg., 400 Hartz Ave., Danville, 10 A.M– 4 P.M., $5 admission. Phoebe Sharon Martin is participating. www.tinseltreasures.com

 

September 19–23 (Wednesday–Sunday), Art-Is-You, Sheraton Sonoma, Petaluma. There will be 36 teachers conducting 2-3 classes each during the day, and an evening trunk show on Saturday the 22nd. Go to www.art-is-you.com for additional information. Sharon Martin will be selling at the trunk show.

 

September 20, 21 and 22, Pleasanton Quilt and Sewing Festival, Alameda County Fairgrounds, 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. Free Admission. 

 

September 20, Phoebe Members Meeting, Enrichment/Judy; Snacks/Valerie; About/Bonnie. Members to vote on new by-laws and new officers.


September 22 and 29 (Saturdays), Sondra Von Burg's "Orb Weaver" two-day doll class at her studio in Berkeley. Check out the spidery fingers on her original pattern in the photo above. Contact Sondra at sondra@adada.com if you are interested.

 

September 29, Saturday, Halloween and Vine in Petaluma

 

October 1-7, Art and Soul Retreat, Portland, Ore., www.artandsoulretreat.com

 

October 11, Phoebe Workshop, Face Sculpting and Coloring Techniques, Barbara Willis, Boy Scouts Building, 1001 Davis St., San Leandro, 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.

 

October 18 (Thursday), Phoebe Member/Associate Meeting, Alameda Co. Education Bldg, 313 W. Winton, Hayward. 6:30 P.M. The challenge is a handmade elf, bear or toy for the bookstore window display. The exchange is a mask—any size, any theme. Don’t miss this meeting! New changes, new classes, new events have already been planned for next year. Hear all about it!

 

November 24 and 25, Celebration of Craftswomen, Ft. Mason, S.F. Several Phoebes are participating.

 

December 10 and 11, KPFA Crafts Show, The Concourse, 8^th and Brannan, S.F. Several Phoebes are participating.

 

Month of December, Phoebe Christmas display at "The Book Shop," B Street, Hayward.

  

 

 

December 13, Phoebe Christmas Party. Details to come.

 

Next year’s dues will be payable as of October 1^st

 

Wayne Wichern Fascinator Class Photos

On July 14, Phoebe members, associates and friends traveled to Wayne Wichern's magical hat studio in Redwood City for his hat and fascinator workshop. The amazing studio was a wonderland of hats, hat blocks, hat-making equipment, and a sea of fabulous materials for making hats and embellishments. Above photo is Wayne showing hat construction to Rosie. 

Wayne was so generous with the materials he gave us for our fascinators. He demonstrated how to make the three black wired feathers shown here from felt scraps and gave us other beautiful feathers to use. This is one of the completed hats from the workshop.

Rosie's fascinator was whimsical and truly "one-of-a-kind." She added vintage rhinestone collar clips from her stash, and exquisite black gimp from Wayne's.

Mary's hat was also a work of art. She embellished it with brown horsehair and artificial flowers. She's ready to attend the Brit's next royal event.

Colleen's smile shows just how much fun the class was and her hat demonstrates the wonderful results of this very creative day.

Unfortunately the background is competing with Deb's very stylish hat with amazing felt embellishments.

Daisy was just starting out in this photo, but everyone finished one hat during the day of the workshop, and some finished two. Wayne gave us materials for two hats, so many of us are finishing the second one at home. Thank you, Wayne, for being so generous. Our kit fee was a bargain!

Here Rosie is showing off one of her beautiful rhinestone embellishments. See all those hat blocks in the background? Amazing!

We could pick from several basic hat styles. How cute is this—specially with the creative combination of embellishments?

This is Daisy's friend, who has a background in theatrical costuming.

Wayne was not only generous with his materials, but also with the wealth of knowledge he passed on to us regarding every step of blocking and finishing a hat base, techniques for making embellishments out of many different materials, and guides for finding those materials. Everyone attending raved about what a fun and wonderful workshop this was and were so glad they signed up. Many were contemplating taking more classes from Wayne. Thank you, Wayne, for a wonderful day. And, thank you Colleen for discovering Wayne and scheduling this workshop for the Phoebes.

July Calendar Update

Calendar of Events

July 11-August 11, “A Thread Runs Through It” exhibition at The Sun Gallery, 1015 E Street, Hayward. Go to www.sungallery.org for more information. Colleen Patell will be exhibiting her dolls.

July 14, Fascinator Workshop, Wayne Wichern’s Studio in Redwood City, 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Contact Colleen at colleen.patell@gmail.com for information.

July 14-15, Legacies of Love Quilt Show, Ohlone Community College Newark Campus, 39399 Cherry St, Newark. Saturday, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.; Sunday, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Sponsored by the Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Southern Alameda County.

July 19, Phoebe UFO Day and Day Meeting, 9:30 A.M. to 4 P.M., Boy Scouts of America Building, 1001 Davis St, San Leandro. Bring a bag lunch. There will be no evening meeting. The meeting will take place during UFO Day (from 2-3 P.M.). Bring any unfinished project you would like to work on. There will be materials and patterns to make a name tag if you would like to make a new one (all members and associates are requested to wear a name tag to all Phoebe meetings and events). Patterns and materials for our charity projects will also be there, and if you would like to participate, bring your sewing machine, an extension cord, and sewing and stuffing tools. The challenge this month is to make a postcard “from the beach.” The exchange is to make something “red, white and blue.”

 

September 19–23 (Wednesday–Sunday), Art-Is-You, Sheraton Sonoma, Petaluma. There will be 36 teachers conducting 2-3 classes each during the day and an evening trunk show on the 23rd. Go to www.art-is-you-com for additional information.

 

September 29, Saturday, Halloween and Vine in Petaluma.

 

 

October 17 Workshop: the Deborah Pope workshop has been cancelled. New upcoming workshops will be posted soon. Deborah Pope is being rescheduled for next year.

October 17 Meeting: The Phoebes will be celebrating our 25^thAnniversary in October. Announcements regarding the planned celebration, as well announcements of wondrous new changes that will affect all will be coming soon! We are sure you will be surprised and very pleased by them!

Spring is Here!

Calendar of Events

April 19, Mary Porter Vaughan “Goddess” Workshop, 9:30 A.M., Boy Scouts Bldg., 1001 Davis St., San Leandro. Contact Colleen at colleen.patell@gmail.com for information.



April 19, Phoebe Member/Associate Meeting, 6 P.M., Alameda County Office of Education, 313 W. Winton, Hayward. Enrichment: Presentation by Colleen. Refreshments: Beverages: VonZetta; Cheese & crackers: Sally; Fruit & Veggies: Valerie and Daisy; Dessert: Pat & Donna. Bring stuffing and hand sewing tools, as we will be working on stuffing stump dolls for the Girl Scout Jamboree and the Alameda County Fair Outreach Day. Bring embellishments to donate for these two events. Bring sharp scissors to the meeting for Enrichment. Don’t forget your challenge and exchange, and your “show and tell.”



May 5, Saturday, Girl Scout “One Hundred Fun Hundred” Event, Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Phoebes will have a doll-making booth. All are encouraged to volunteer for half or full day shifts—contact Betts at bettsbetz@aol.com.



May 17, Members Meeting, 7 P.M., Sally’s. Enrichment: Suzanne Duran. Snacks: Marianne Baptista. About Me: Sally Lampi



May 18–19, The Doll Party Gala 2012, Newbury, Ohio. Workshops, banquet, demos, vendors, entertainment and prizes—with Arley Berryhill, Deanna Hogan, Susan Barmore and Cyndi Mahlstadt. Go to www.clothdollconnection.com/dollgatherers



June 21, Phoebe Members Meeting



July 7, Saturday, Phoebe Outreach Day at the Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton



July 14, Phoebe Fascinator Workshop, Wayne Wichern’s Studio in Redwood City, 9:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Contact Colleen at colleen.patell@gmail.com for information.



July 19, Phoebe UFO Day and Day Meeting, 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., Boy Scouts of America Building, San Leandro. Bring a bag lunch.



September 19–23, Wednesday—Sunday, Art-Is-You, Sheraton Sonoma, Petaluma. There will be 36 teachers conducting 2-3 classes each during the day, and an evening trunk show on the 23rd. Go to www.art-is-you-com for additional information.



September 29, Saturday, Halloween and Vine in Petaluma



October 17, Deborah Pope “Felted Fantasy Creature” Workshop, 9:30 A.M. to 4 P.M., Boy Scouts Bldg, San Leandro. Contact Colleen at colleen.patell@gmail.com for information.

Looking Ahead to Spring

Calendar of Events

March 2–4, Bead & Boutique Arts Show, Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord. Fri. Sat. & Sun., 10 A.M.– 6 P.M. 200 Artisan Boutiques—handmade beads, clothing, jewelry, art, textiles and collectibles. Go to http://www.beadandboutique.com/

March 4–13, Outfitters: The Contemporary Art of Clothing, Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Center Dr, Walnut Creek. Go to www.bedfordgallery.org

March 10–11, Contemporary Crafts Market, Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion, S.F.

March 15, Phoebe Members Meeting, evening meeting, Zanaib's. Enrichment: Mary Porter Vaughan; Snacks: Colleen; About Me: Betts

March 17–18, Voices in Cloth, EBHQ Quilt Show, Craneway Pavillion, 1414 Harbor Way South on the Richmond Waterfront, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 10-4. Sondra Von Burg will have a booth with Textile Dream Studio— samples, kits, patterns, demonstrations, and more. Go to http://www.ebhq.org/ for more details.

April 19, Mary Porter Vaughan “Goddess” Workshop, 9:30 A.M., Boy Scouts Bldg, Hayward. Contact Colleen at colleen.patell@gmail.com for information.

April 19, Phoebe Member/Associate Meeting, 7 P.M., Girl Scout Cabin, Hayward. Enrichment: Colleen; Beverages: VonZetta; Cheese & crackers: Sally; Fruit & Veggies: Valerie; Dessert: Pat.

May 5, Girl Scout Jamboree, Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Phoebes will be manning a “make it and take it” booth.

May 17, Phoebe Members Meeting, to be announced.

May 18–19, The Doll Party Gala 2012, Newbury, Ohio. Workshops, banquet, demos, vendors, entertainment and prizes—with Arley Berryhill, Deanna Hogan, Susan Barmore and Cyndi Mahlstadt. Go to www.clothdollconnection.com/dollgatherers

June 21, Phoebe Members Meeting, to be annnounced.
July 7, Phoebe Outreach Day at the Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton

July 19, Phoebe Workshop, to be determined

October 17, Deborah Pope “Felted Fantasy Creature” Workshop, 9:30 A.M., Boy Scouts Bldg, Hayward. Contact Colleen at colleen.patell@gmail.com for information.

Happy New Year!

I hope that your holidays were filled with joy and good friends. Now that the holidays are behind me for one more year, I can start focusing on my art without worrying about getting gifts done for friends and family. Of course I would have gotten more things done if I was not the worst procrastinator in the world. My New Year resolution is to play more and try to be more proactive!

We have an exciting January lined up. Our meeting on January 19 will be in a new location. We have been looking for a quieter space to hold meetings and are going to try the Girl Scout’s Hayward Cabin and see if that will meet our needs. Please make sure to read the full directions below on how to get there and mark your calendars so you do not forget. Also, we have the free event for associate members at the Boy Scout’s headquarters during the day. I’ve heard that we have 25 people signed up. Thanks to all the wonderful teachers who have volunteered their time to make this event amazing!

I look forward to playing dolls with you all in the coming year and sharing our knowledge with each other.                                                        Laurie

New Meeting Place

For the January Phoebe Associates Meeting and the regular February Phoebe’s meeting, we will be trying out a new location!  We will meet in the Girl Scout’s Hayward Cabin—a rustic gem set in a quiet redwood grove behind the Hayward Municipal Plunge. The room has a great heater, an attached kitchen and restroom—and best of all—no basketball being played next door! Hopefully we will all like it.


To get there: Proceed to the entry driveway for the Hayward Plunge at 24176 Mission Blvd. Enter the parking lot and immediately turn left. At the end of the building, turn right.

Straight ahead you’ll see a small road curving uphill. Take this road. It is the cabin driveway. At the top is the cabin with parking for 15 cars. Once this is full, you can park behind the plunge and either walk up the road, or we’ll send a “shuttle” for you.
 
Calendar of Events
 
Jan 19, Free Phoebe Workshops, 9 A.M.–4 P.M., Boy Scouts of America Bldg., 1001 Davis Street, San Leandro
 
Jan 19, Member-Associate Meeting, 7 P.M., Girl Scout Cabin, Hayward
Feb 1-29, Phoebe Window Display, The Book Shop on “B” Street, Hayward

Feb. 16, Phoebe Members Meeting, Noon., Girl Scout Cabin, Hayward

May 18-19, The Doll Party Gala 2012, Newbury, Ohio. Workshops, banquet, demos, vendors, entertainment and prizes—with Arley Berryhill, Deanna Hogan, Susan Barmore and Cyndi Mahlstadt. Go to www.clothdollconnection.com/dollgatherers.
 
January Classes

9-9:30—COFFEE

9:30-10:50—JAZZY HANDS hand forming workshop (demo and hands-on). Taught by the incomparable BETTS VIDAL.

11-12:30—PICTURE THIS face painting (demo and hands-on, several skin tones to chose from) taught by the incomparable BARBARA WILLIS.

12:30-1:20—BROWN BAG LUNCH

1:30-2:00—NO LUMPS stuffing demo. Return performance by the great BARBARA WILLIS.

2:10-3:00—EMBELLISHMENTS PLEASE (demo and hands-on). Taught by the Phoebe with the boundless imagination, BONNIE HOOVER.

3:10-4:00—DRESS FOR LESS (demo). Costuming demonstration and discussion with TRICKY SALLY LAMPI and a return performance by JAZZY BETTS.

STUDENTS TO BRING:

Brown bag lunch

Notebook and pen

Small sharp fabric scissors

Mechanical pencil (Office Depot)

Pigma pen, black or brown, size .005 or.01 (Michaels)

Purple fade-away marker


COME AND LEARN WHILE YOU ARE HAVING FUN. SEE YOU THERE!

April Class

Our April workshop will feature Mary Porter Vaughan’s bodacious goddess. Mary has had years of experience working with recreating the human form... and this one can be posed for either sitting or standing. The goddess is the epitome of saftig—voluptuous—ample in hip, belly and breasts!

Plan on spending a day of fun sewing with us on April 19 at The Boy Scouts of America Building at 1001 Davis Street in San Leandro. Workshop set-up is at 9 A.M. and class begins at 9:30. Contact Colleen Patell at colleen.patell@gmail.com if you are interested in the workshop. Cost is $40. Make checks payable to The Flying Phoebes.