KAPPA TAU
WHAT IS KAPPA TAU
Kappa Tau is a daytime interest group for any MAA member who wants to both learn and socialize with other artists. We have monthly meetings with different activities, such as demonstrations, workshops, plein-air events, field trips, and speakers. Sometimes we also have a potluck or brown bag luncheon after the meeting. The meetings are hosted by a volunteer who chooses the location and time. The meetings can be at the Gallery, the host's home, or another venue. Kappa Tau does not charge any dues, although there may be a small fee to cover artistic materials. If you are interested in hosting a Kappa Tau meeting, please contact Becky Turton, the Kappa Tau coordinator, or leave a message at the Gallery.
Kappa Tau is a daytime interest group for any MAA member who wants to both learn and socialize with other artists. We have monthly meetings with different activities, such as demonstrations, workshops, plein-air events, field trips, and speakers. Sometimes we also have a potluck or brown bag luncheon after the meeting. The meetings are hosted by a volunteer who chooses the location and time. The meetings can be at the Gallery, the host's home, or another venue. Kappa Tau does not charge any dues, although there may be a small fee to cover artistic materials. If you are interested in hosting a Kappa Tau meeting, please contact Becky Turton, the Kappa Tau coordinator, or leave a message at the Gallery.
AUGUST KAPPA TAU
(for members only)
Tuesday, August 7th 10:00 - noon Lunch to follow
Instructor: Judy Hurst
"Making Matchbooks"
Supplies: scissors, glue stick, ruler, paper cutter if you have one
(More info to come later)
(for members only)
Tuesday, August 7th 10:00 - noon Lunch to follow
Instructor: Judy Hurst
"Making Matchbooks"
Supplies: scissors, glue stick, ruler, paper cutter if you have one
(More info to come later)
JULY KAPPA TAU
(for members only)
Wednesday, July 24th hosted by Tia Hunt
10 AM - 12 Noon then potluck lunch to share
“10 Classic Design Compositions” by David M. Kessler.
A short video by David M. Kessler, “10 Classic Design Compositions” will be played, with his permission. He created the video in answer to the question about how to design an abstract. These 10 elements of design are also appropriate for the composition of any paintings or drawings. There is a handout he also shared that will be used to practice the various compositions.
Supplies: Watercolor paper to practice the various compositions.
Your Watercolor paints and Brushes.
(for members only)
Wednesday, July 24th hosted by Tia Hunt
10 AM - 12 Noon then potluck lunch to share
“10 Classic Design Compositions” by David M. Kessler.
A short video by David M. Kessler, “10 Classic Design Compositions” will be played, with his permission. He created the video in answer to the question about how to design an abstract. These 10 elements of design are also appropriate for the composition of any paintings or drawings. There is a handout he also shared that will be used to practice the various compositions.
Supplies: Watercolor paper to practice the various compositions.
Your Watercolor paints and Brushes.
JUNE KAPPA TAU (for members only) June 12, 2024 at 10 AM Spend the morning painting and drawing WV Botanical Gardens, 1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown, WV CLASS LEADERS: Tia Hunt & Linda Herbst Supplies: Bring a chair, art supplies and a bag lunch |
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MAY KAPPA TAU
(for members only)
Tuesday, May 14th 10 - noon. Lunch included
Susan Witt's house
Surprise project! Bring watercolor supplies
APRIL KAPPA TAU
(for members only)
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
10 AM - Noon in the MAA Gallery
Instructor - Linda Herbst
Doodle on a Painted Background
Supplies needed: Watercolor supplies
Watercolor paper (8x10) or watercolor cards
Permanent fine tipped marker
(for members only)
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
10 AM - Noon in the MAA Gallery
Instructor - Linda Herbst
Doodle on a Painted Background
Supplies needed: Watercolor supplies
Watercolor paper (8x10) or watercolor cards
Permanent fine tipped marker
MARCH KAPPA TAU
(for members only)
Tuesday, March 19th 10 AM - Noon in the MAA Gallery
Instructors: Susan Dotson & Becky Turton
Turning Failed Watercolors into Greeting Cards
Bring a few of your less-than-successful watercolors and we'll show you how to transform them into greeting/note cards.
If you have any of these things, bring them along. We'll have these materials to share, so only bring things you have.
Failed watercolors
Scissors
Papercutter
Liquidtex acrylic medium
Scrapbook paper--especially solid colors
Blank cards/envelopes. (does not have to be watercolor paper)
(for members only)
Tuesday, March 19th 10 AM - Noon in the MAA Gallery
Instructors: Susan Dotson & Becky Turton
Turning Failed Watercolors into Greeting Cards
Bring a few of your less-than-successful watercolors and we'll show you how to transform them into greeting/note cards.
If you have any of these things, bring them along. We'll have these materials to share, so only bring things you have.
Failed watercolors
Scissors
Papercutter
Liquidtex acrylic medium
Scrapbook paper--especially solid colors
Blank cards/envelopes. (does not have to be watercolor paper)
FEBRUARY KAPPA TAU (for members only) Thursday, February 22, 2024, 10 AM - Noon in the Gallery. INSTRUCTOR : JANE CARDI Topic: Creative drawing: non -dominant hand gesture drawing. Supplies: Drawing paper, black Tombow or micron pen, pencil, (Elegant writer, watercolor paper, and watercolors and optional) |
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2024 JANUARY KAPPA TAU (for members only) January 25, 2024, from 10 AM to Noon The WOW! Factory, 3453 University Avenue, Star City, WV We are painting bowls for the Empty Bowls Monongalia fundraiser for on February 24th. There should be enough time to paint two bowls. $7 plus tax per bowl if donated as a fundraiser bowl. $14 plus tax per bowl if you decide to keep your bowl. The WOW! Factory will also donate $7.00 to Empty Bowls Monongalia. In order to help The WOW! Factory plan for us, we need a head count so please let us know if you plan to attend by emailing [email protected] by Friday, January 19. You do not have to email if you do not plan to attend. |
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2023 NOVEMBER KAPPA TAU
(for members only)
November 16th, 10 AM - Noon
Polly Johnson
A set of little nesting boxes
Bring:
- 12x12 card stock paper. Recollection Packs are sometimes on sale at Michaels. There is plenty of paper in one pack for many boxes. You may want to choose a theme.
- Double sided tape or runners tape in dispenser
- Scissors, Ruler, Pencil
Polly will try to have extra paper and a few tape runners.
(for members only)
November 16th, 10 AM - Noon
Polly Johnson
A set of little nesting boxes
Bring:
- 12x12 card stock paper. Recollection Packs are sometimes on sale at Michaels. There is plenty of paper in one pack for many boxes. You may want to choose a theme.
- Double sided tape or runners tape in dispenser
- Scissors, Ruler, Pencil
Polly will try to have extra paper and a few tape runners.
AUGUST 2023 KAPPA TAU
(for members only)
Instructor: Becky Turton
Tuesday, August 22nd 10:00 - noon
Painting with coffee
BRING: your paint brushes and some watercolor paper. If you have an image you would like to paint, bring that. There are plenty of examples of “coffee paintings” on Pinterest.
I will bring the instant coffee and plastic spoons.
I found the plastic cups so no need to bring your own.
(for members only)
Instructor: Becky Turton
Tuesday, August 22nd 10:00 - noon
Painting with coffee
BRING: your paint brushes and some watercolor paper. If you have an image you would like to paint, bring that. There are plenty of examples of “coffee paintings” on Pinterest.
I will bring the instant coffee and plastic spoons.
I found the plastic cups so no need to bring your own.
JULY 2023 KAPPA TAU
(for members only)
Instructor: Tia Hunt
Thursday, July 20th, 10 - Noon
POP Culture Collage
Bring an empty cereal, or any other empty box (or 2...or) with interesting graphics, colors to use and share with the class
Scissors to cut paper with Glue sticks, boards to mount collage on will be supplied, as will a surprise element!
This fun day will be shared from the experience of Michael Albert, New York artist. I attended a workshop sponsored by AGCM in Morgantown. Such fun!
(for members only)
Instructor: Tia Hunt
Thursday, July 20th, 10 - Noon
POP Culture Collage
Bring an empty cereal, or any other empty box (or 2...or) with interesting graphics, colors to use and share with the class
Scissors to cut paper with Glue sticks, boards to mount collage on will be supplied, as will a surprise element!
This fun day will be shared from the experience of Michael Albert, New York artist. I attended a workshop sponsored by AGCM in Morgantown. Such fun!
JUNE 2023 KAPPA TAU
(for members only) Instructor - Susan Dotson Tuesday, June 20 from 10 am to Noon. Scherenschitte--Sissors Cutting It's pronounced Shear-en-schnit-tah. It's a very old craft from Germany that involves creating sometimes very intricate designs from paper--something like the snowflakes you used to create in elementary school art. Participants should bring: scissors (as small and fine as possible--like manicure or embroidery scissors--and/or an Exacto knife and a self-healing mat if you have one. I'll provide several possible designs and the paper. There should be time to complete a couple of designs. I'll also have examples and give you tips for mounting and framing them. |
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KAPPA TAU
(For members only)
May 23rd 2023 10 AM to Noon
At the Witt’s house
Supplies and food provided by the Witts
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KAPPA TAU (FOR MEMBERS ONLY) MARCH 23RD 2023 10:00 - NOON POLLY JOHNSON - ACRYLIC FLOWERS Supplies: a 10 x10 or 12 x 12 canvas. 2 empty coke, Pepsi or plastic bottles with a bottoms that are indented rather than flat ( the more indentations the better) "Susan has pourable acrylics but, if you have SOME YOU’D like to use, bring them. Black and white are especially needed to cover canvas before the actual pour. Other supplies I will gather. (Small acrylic cups, skewers, plastic to cover work space, plastic gloves-very messy)" |