october 2021

Fall greetings to you, our wonderful MWCA members!

DON'T MISS: 
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS this weekend ... click on the links for more information and to register 24 hours in advance please
Saturday October 2

• from 10 - 11 am: Journaling with Pictures, Stickers and Ephemera CLICK HERE
• from 10 - noon: Tai Chi in the Sculpture Garden CLICK HERE
• from 12 - 2 pm: Paint & Pizza Party email [email protected]

SUNDAY OCTOBER 3
* from 1:30 - 4:30: drop-in Sunday Write-In CLICK HERE (free drop-in - no registration needed)
See our CALENDAR here: https://www.monroewaltonarts.org/calendar.html
These workshops are part of our line-up of classes for kids and adults. Over 60 classes offered in October!


FALL FEST OCTOBER 9
If you are an artist-member in our shop (or have been in the past) and would like to host a POP-UP SHOP on October 9 during the city-wide event - Fall Fest, let me know.  You set up your own table outside, handle your own transactions and settle up with us at the end of the day for only 10% of your sales.  No rental fee - what a deal!

WORKSHOPS, POP-UP SHOPS AND CITY-WIDE FUN!  See the drop-in workshops for all ages we will offer HERE on 10/9

NEW CLASSES
See them ALL ---> 
ADULT CLASSES here
KIDS CLASSES here

• Creative Journaling Series started last month and continues with two more workshops this month -- October 2 and October 16
• Tai Chi in the sculpture garden
• Preschool classes
• Digital photography
• Quilting
• Thursday Evening Beading with Julie

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
I sent out the latest newsletter on Monday that covers our 60+ October events and classes.  You can read it here - and here's a way you can be a HUGE help to us - you can share this newsletter through your own email or social media, too ----> LINK - CLICK HERE

"Liking" and especially sharing our posts helps more than you can imagine - TONS more people see the good things we have going on here when you like and share.
CURRENT GALLERY SHOW
Our fabulous Regional Juried Show is ongoing through October 21. Please visit and invite your friends!  Many pieces have already sold!

SHOWS COMING UP ...
Christmas Gift Show - November - December - if you are or have been in our gift shop, let me know ASAP if you want to host a booth area in the Christmas Show.  SPACE IS LIMITED.  SET UP is October 26-29 - show opens SATURDAY OCTOBER 30.

• 4' x 2' table or card table only - you must provide
• white tablecloth
• you can decorate your table with lights, small trees etc - festive!!
• YOU MUST agree to changing out new items at least once - immediately after Thanksgiving (by or before November 30).  More often is even better - every two weeks is good as we have repeat shoppers
• you can share a table with a friend if you don't have enough items to fill a table
• you will also have a board to hand items from
• majority of items should be $35 or less

I have these artists (so far) requesting booth space - please check this list and let me know any updates!!! I only have 5 or so spots left open.

• Rebecca Braswell
• Amy Pickens
• Trisha Watkins & sister Lissa
• Debra Alling
• KT Zebrowski
• Jamie Joiner
• Kim Moore
• Telia Hanks
• Dianne Hannah
• Karl Duffey
• Lisa Gail
• Ann Mann
• Jamie Joiner
• Katie Lyons
• Julie Bell
• Nancy Miller
• Linda Russell
• Donna Campo
• Barbara Barth
• Rita Knight

DON'T FORGET ----> Members Show - January 2022 - more info CLICK HERE

FREE CREATIVE GATHERINGS: 

• Monroe Makers - paint angels for our ART MD kits (supplies provided), join with other knitters and fiber artists or do your own thing (bring your own supplies)!  Thursdays from 1 - 3 - drop in & free!
• Sunday Write-In: Every Sunday from 1:30 - 4:30 pm. This FREE Creative Gathering is open to anyone interested in writing. Feel free to drop in Sundays anytime between 1:30 - 4:30 to write in a supportive environment or chat with others about writing - hosted by writer, Barbara Barth.  Bring a snack and drink if you'd like!   

VOLUNTEERS AND TEACHERS
We are always seeking new volunteers and teachers for kids and adult classes.  

• Volunteers - email Hope if you'd like to serve and find your joy by volunteering here. Our special needs classes need help, plus greeters for our special events.
• Teachers - email Donna if you'd like to propose a new class

GIFT SHOP
Have you checked out the gift shop lately?!?  SO MANY new items - unique, affordable, beautiful gifts! Lots of new pumpkin/ fall/ halloween decor,  jewelry and art!

Thank you for supporting local arts & artists and promoting our community non-profit art center.  We appreciate you!