We may still be waiting for Spring (any day now), but at The Morton Arboretum there is much confidence that it will arrive and then shortly thereafter, lead to summer! Summer class schedules for the Arboretum are now posted on their website, www.mortonarb.org or you can click here to go directly to the schedules. Whether [...]
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But What About Spring?
Posted in Events, Member News on April 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The Nature Artists’ Guild Spring Exhibit Featured Artist, Kathleen Tomasek
Posted in Exhibition Dates & News, Header Artwork, Member Artwork, Member News on March 3, 2011 | 1 Comment »
You’ve probably noticed by now our lovely new header, contributed by our Spring Featured Artist, Kathleen Tomasek. Please click on the Featured Artist tab above to read more about Kathleen and to see more of her artwork. Don’t’ miss the Spring Exhibit of the Nature Artists’ Guild at The Morton Arboretum on April 9th and [...]
The Fiber Art of Sharon Malec, March 3, 2011
Posted in Events, Meeting Information, Member Artwork, Member News on February 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Although we’ve all seen and admired her beautiful creations, soon we’ll also have the opportunity to see just how she does it! We’re talking about, of course, Sharon Malec, one of the Nature Artists’ Guild’s own talented fiber artists. At our formal meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2011, from 7 to 9 pm, Sharon will [...]
We’re Glad You’re Here
Posted in Member Artwork, Member News on February 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The month isn’t even over yet and we’ve already received the most monthly ”hits” (looks) ever on the Nature Artists’ Guild blog (the service provider records the number of times the blog is accessed, but not by whom). We’re so glad you’re visiting! Of course, we all love our publication, The Nature Artists’ Quarterly – you really can’t beat it for relaxing [...]
Botanical Art Acquisition
Posted in Events, Exhibition Dates & News, Member News on February 14, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
If you’ve attended Botanical Art classes at the The Morton Arboretum, you’ve probably had the chance to see some of the rare prints and original artwork from the impressive collection held by The Sterling Morton Library. The Nature Artists’ Guild recently made a donation to the arboretum to show our gratitude and to help contribute to their mission. Our donation [...]
An Early Sign of Spring
Posted in Events, Member News on February 3, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It used to be the seed and bulb catalogs that got you through those long winter months, but now you also have the option of the online catalog of classes offered at The Morton Arboretum! Believe it or not, our earliest sign of spring, the arboretum’s education schedule, has arrived. Whether it’s Botanical Art, Photography, Natural History, [...]
What Do You Think?
Posted in Events, Meeting Information, Member Artwork, Member News, Paint-Outs on December 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
We’d love for you to help us plan! Even if all the answers below are true for you, try to choose your top one or two.
Artists – No Peeking!
Posted in Member News on December 22, 2010 | 2 Comments »
This is for the friends, family and significant others of our artist members. If you are still struggling with choosing a gift for the artist in your life, we’ve come up with a few last-minute suggestions. While we wouldn’t necessarily recommend buying an artist their main tools (paints, brushes, easels, pencils, pastels, and so on), [...]
By Popular Demand!
Posted in Meeting Information, Member News on December 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
At one of our programs last fall, Patty Koenigsaecker’s date sticks were such a hit that we were asked to post the recipe on the blog! Click here for the recipe, just in time for holiday baking (you may also need to click on the recipe when it opens to increase the size).
Good Food and Fun at Holiday Party
Posted in Events, Meeting Information, Member News on December 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It appears that everyone had a good time at the holiday party! It was a special treat to have former president and newest honorary member Mary Ingels surprise us with a visit. President Jill Adzia thanked all who have worked so hard in the last year, new officers were sworn in, raffle prizes were given out, and lots of good food and laughs [...]
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