KAPPA TAU
Kappa Tau is a daytime interest group open to ALL MEMBERS OF MAA. Monthly meetings of the group include demonstrations, field trips, mini-exhibits, workshops, and other programs of interest. To join, contact the Gallery at 304-291-5900 and leave your name and e-mail to be added to notification list about upcoming programs. Membership is included in your yearly MAA dues.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED
for anyone entering the Gallery due to the recent surge in COVID cases.
for anyone entering the Gallery due to the recent surge in COVID cases.
JUNE KAPPA TAU (for members only)
Byron and Susan Witts home
Byron and Susan Witts home
MAY 2022 KAPPA TAU (members only)
TUESDAY, MAY 31st 10:00 - noon
Neurographic Art
Instructor - SARA JANE GAINOR
Supplies: Elegant Writer pens (must work with water) watercolors, sketchbook, or mixed media paper
Pencil (Permanent black &/or color pen)
TUESDAY, MAY 31st 10:00 - noon
Neurographic Art
Instructor - SARA JANE GAINOR
Supplies: Elegant Writer pens (must work with water) watercolors, sketchbook, or mixed media paper
Pencil (Permanent black &/or color pen)
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APRIL 2022 KAPPA TAU (for members only)
Tuesday, April 19th from 10:00 - noon (no covered dish luncheon) Instructor - Alex Gaujot Drawing Class with Pastels--We will be doing a still life drawing of fruits and learning basic skills of using dry pastels. Participants will learn how to place objects on paper with pencils and define shapes first, then color the shapes with color pastels and finally, define shades, highlights, and details. Supplies to bring with you: Pencil and Eraser Alex will provide Pastel paper and pastels. A $5.00 fee would be helpful to reimburse Alex for her supplies. To register: Email Becky Turton - becturton@comcast.net |
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MARCH 2022 KAPPA TAU (for members only)
Tuesday, March 22 10:00 - noon (no covered dish luncheon) Instructor - SANDY SMITH We will be creating small line paintings using Elegant Writer pens. Elegant writers add a touch of color and shading to a simple black and white drawing. They are fun to use and magical in what they help artists create! Supplies to bring with you: 1) Watercolor paper 2) Elegant Writer (not the permanent ink variety) 3) Watercolors 4) Watercolor brushes 5) Pencil and eraser 6) A fine line permanent marker might be useful too. (black Sharpie for example) Optional: watercolor card stock (Susan has them for sale at the gallery) and simple line drawings to copy (I will provide some too) Elegant Writers Markers are made by Speedball and are available at craft stores as well as Amazon. Be sure you get ones that are NOT permanent…width of tip is personal preference. To register: Email Becky Turton - becturton@comcast.net |
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February 2022 KAPPA TAU (for members only) Tuesday, February 15 10-Noon Instructor: Isabel Hernandez Topic is "Neurographic Art" Materials you will need: -permanent black marker like a Sharpie -watercolor paper or mixed media, if using colored pencils -watercolor paints. |
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NOVEMBER KAPPA TAU (for members only)
Tuesday, November 16th at the Gallery
10:OO - 12:00 Making holiday cards
12:00 - Annual meeting
Covered dish luncheon to follow. A turkey will be provided.
Kappa Tau September (for members only)
Wednesday September 29th
From 10-12 followed by a Covered Dish lunch
Linda Herbst will be demonstrating and teaching "Painting with Bubble-wrap and W/C" She will be supplying the
Bubble-wrap. You just need to bring your own paint and paper.
(MASKS ARE REQUIRED while in the Gallery. The only exceptions are while you are actively eating or drinking.)
Wednesday September 29th
From 10-12 followed by a Covered Dish lunch
Linda Herbst will be demonstrating and teaching "Painting with Bubble-wrap and W/C" She will be supplying the
Bubble-wrap. You just need to bring your own paint and paper.
(MASKS ARE REQUIRED while in the Gallery. The only exceptions are while you are actively eating or drinking.)
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KAPPA TAU (for members only)
Aug 26, 10:00AM - 12:00PM Covered dish for pot luck lunch to follow. FUN WITH ALCOHOL INKS- by Louise McFarland Louise McFarland will talk about the basics in an introductory class to alcohol inks. Have fun experimenting with this “magical medium”. Paper, 91% alcohol, and a variety of colors of inks will be available. If you have your own, please bring them. You will need: Old clothes or a smock (these inks stain) Gloves if you are worried about your manicure A small spray bottle for alcohol. (We have a few) Carry in potluck lunch to follow. Also you will need a piece of cardboard to put your paper on to tilt it to allow the Alc. ink to move. Sign-up in the Gallery or contact Byron bwitt26@comcast.net Limited to 20 participants Any questions, please contact Becky Turton (beckturton@comcast.net). |
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KAPPA TAU (for members only)
July 27th 10:00 - 12:00
WATERCOLOR PAINTING - by Sandy Smith
Flowers in Mason Jars : loose, simple and fun to paint floral arrangements in glass jars
(hydrangeas or any flower that you choose to paint)
Followed by a potluck lunch
July 27th 10:00 - 12:00
WATERCOLOR PAINTING - by Sandy Smith
Flowers in Mason Jars : loose, simple and fun to paint floral arrangements in glass jars
(hydrangeas or any flower that you choose to paint)
Followed by a potluck lunch
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KAPPA TAU SCHEDULE: (for MAA members only) JUNE 16th, 2021 - COLLAGE - by Tia Hunt Collage: Photo of your choice. There will also be photos Available you may use for inspiration. Supplies: Provided: Glue sticks, canvas board You need to bring: Paper and any items to glue onto Your board for your design, (keep in mind to have light, medium and dark Values of your collage items), Scissors, sketch paper and pencil. And your imagination and creativity! A potluck luncheon will be held after the Kappa Tau. |
FEBRUARY 2020 KAPPA TAU FOR MEMBERS
Tuesday, February 11 Becky Turton will be hosting at the Gallery From 10:00 a.m. to noon Becky Turton and Carolyn McDaniel will be hosting and bringing most of the supplies including some different occasion stamps for those of you who would prefer to make a card other than a Valentine card. Please bring some wrapping paper you want to use, or lightweight paper suitable for iris folding, and a roll of scotch tape. There will be some wrapping paper and tape available at the Gallery. There will be a covered dish lunch immediately following. |
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2020 JANUARY KAPPA TAU FOR MEMBERS:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH THE WOW FACTORY IN STAR CITY BOWLS ARE $6 EACH. WE WILL PAINT AND DONATE THEM TO THE EMPTY BOWLS LUNCHEON FROM 10:00 - NOON FOLLOWED BY A COVERED DISH LUNCH. Members who are attending need to send an RSVP to Tia - tiah_secureus@yahoo.com or call 304-864-5198 |
2019 NOVEMBER KAPPA TAU (for members only)
November 7th 10:00 - 12:00 at WVU Art Museum
Tour of the facility lead by Bob Bridges.
Any questions, please contact Susan Dotson(sdotson925@gmail).
Afterwards we will all meet at Eat n Park for Dutch-treat lunch.
November 7th 10:00 - 12:00 at WVU Art Museum
Tour of the facility lead by Bob Bridges.
Any questions, please contact Susan Dotson(sdotson925@gmail).
Afterwards we will all meet at Eat n Park for Dutch-treat lunch.
KAPPA TAU OCTOBER 17th, 2019
(for MAA members only)
Julie Sexton - alcohol inks
Join us at the gallery for Kappa Tau on October 17th from 10-12 AM. Julie
Sexstone will present a workshop on simple techniques to apply and manipulate
alcohol inks. A relative new medium, alcohol inks can be used to create glowing
pictures, beautiful ceramic tiles, and faux stain glass. The inks are formulated
for use on nonporous surfaces such as Yupo paper, tile, plexiglass, and glass.
Discover how these vibrant, unpredictable and colorful inks can react and
blend together to create beautiful artwork. Materials will be provided.
Covered dish lunch will follow.
(for MAA members only)
Julie Sexton - alcohol inks
Join us at the gallery for Kappa Tau on October 17th from 10-12 AM. Julie
Sexstone will present a workshop on simple techniques to apply and manipulate
alcohol inks. A relative new medium, alcohol inks can be used to create glowing
pictures, beautiful ceramic tiles, and faux stain glass. The inks are formulated
for use on nonporous surfaces such as Yupo paper, tile, plexiglass, and glass.
Discover how these vibrant, unpredictable and colorful inks can react and
blend together to create beautiful artwork. Materials will be provided.
Covered dish lunch will follow.
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2019 SEPTEMBER KAPPA TAU
(for members only) In the Gallery on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 10:00 am. Susan will be demonstrating "Iris Paper Folding". She will have paper, but you are encouraged to bring your own paper. Wrapping paper is OK, but no tissue paper. There will be a small nominal charge for the mats that she will have. There is to be a Covered Dish Lunch afterward. Any questions, contact Susan(304-290-3340) |
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2019 MAY KAPPA TAU (for MAA members only)
MAY 7TH, 10:00 - 12:00 LUNCH PROVIDED
AT SUSAN WITT'S HOME
MAY 7TH, 10:00 - 12:00 LUNCH PROVIDED
AT SUSAN WITT'S HOME
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2019 APRIL KAPPA TAU (for MAA members only) APRIL 25TH 10:00 - 12:00 including covered dish luncheon Polly Johnson - Box Making |
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2019 MARCH KAPPA TAU (for MAA members only) MARCH 12TH 10:00 - 12:00 including covered dish luncheon Sue Crist - How to make pop-ups |
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2019 FEBRUARY KAPPA TAU (for MAA members only)
Thursday,
February 14th 10:00 - 12:00 followed by a covered dish luncheon
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
ISABEL HERNANDEZ (with the help of a video)
Painting a mountainside lake
Thursday,
February 14th 10:00 - 12:00 followed by a covered dish luncheon
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
ISABEL HERNANDEZ (with the help of a video)
Painting a mountainside lake
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JANUARY 2019 KAPPA TAU: (for MAA members only)
Thursday, January 31st, 11:00 - 1:00 WOW Factory Painting for Empty Bowls Cost $7 per bowl Your painted bowl will be fired and delivered to Empty Bowls Charity Bring a bagged lunch for a quick lunch at 12:30 |
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NOVEMBER 2018 KAPPA TAU
(for MAA members only) CARD MAKING/ ANNUAL MEETING / THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON November 6 in The Gallery Card making from 10:00 - 12:00 Meeting to elect officers at 12:00 Followed by covered dish Thanksgiving luncheon (Turkey provided) |
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OCTOBER 2018 KAPPA TAU (for MAA members only)
Becky Turton and Carolyn McDaniel will be presenting , from 10:00 until noon. They will be making a few Christmas cards demonstrating how to rubber stamp with waterbased markers (i.e. Tomboy or Marvy Brush markers) and inkpads. They will provide cardstock and envelopes. If you have any markers, please bring them with you. Covered dish luncheon following. |
