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.
KAPPA TAU
(For members only)
May 23rd 10 AM to Noon
At the Witt’s house
Supplies and food provided by the Witts
(For members only)
May 23rd 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) APRIL 25TH 10:00 - NOON SANDY SMITH - "WONKY HOUSES" BRING PERMANENT MARKER (SHARPIE) AND REGULAR WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES |
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KAPPA TAU (FOR MEMBERS ONLY) MARCH 23RD 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)" |
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OCTOBER KAPPA TAU (for members only) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 10:00-12:00 PM. NO LUNCHEON INSTRUCTOR - LINDA HERBST WE WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PAINT ON 2 TEA BAGS. THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU MAY WANT TO PAINT OR TRACE. KEEP IN MIND YOU WILL BE PAINTING ON A 4 BY 6 SURFACE. BRING YOUR WATERCOLOR PAINTS AND A FINE PERMANENT MARKER TO DRAW YOUR PICTURE. |
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KAPPA TAU SEPTEMBER (FOR MEMBERS ONLY)
FRIDAY THE 23RD
WE'RE GOING TO THE HOME OF SUSAN JOHNSTON IN FRIENDSVILLE, MD, FOR A DAY OF PLEIN AIR PAINTING AND LUNCH
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS WILL BE 10. IF INTERESTED CONTACT SUSAN DOTSON sdotson925@gmail.com
FRIDAY THE 23RD
WE'RE GOING TO THE HOME OF SUSAN JOHNSTON IN FRIENDSVILLE, MD, FOR A DAY OF PLEIN AIR PAINTING AND LUNCH
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS WILL BE 10. IF INTERESTED CONTACT SUSAN DOTSON sdotson925@gmail.com
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AUGUST 2022 KAPPA TAU (for members only) Tuesday, August 30 10:00 - 12:00 Lettering and calligraphy Instructor - Debbie Bouvy Materials needed: calligraphy pen/marker with a 2.5 tip and notebook paper |
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JUNE 2022 KAPPA TAU (for members only) Byron and Susan Witt's home Tuesday June 21st 10 - Noon Kappa Tau by Susan Witt “Crayon Art and Irons” (not the real name but that is what we will be using) Supplies: Just bring yourself as Susan will have supplies and food |
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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) Please, bring a covered dish. |
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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 |