Denham Springs Fine Art Association March Meeting

The Denham Springs Fine Art Association March meeting will be held Monday night March 4, 2013 at The Old City Hall at 115 Mattie Street located in the Denham Springs Antique District. This months guest speaker will be Michael Verrett and I think it will be a quite interesting demo. Below is a little information on his background.

About Michael Verrett Author/Illustrator Michael Verrett resides in Denham Springs, Louisiana where he creates his colorful characters. Michael hales from Morgan City, LA where he grew up blocks away from sugar cane fields and the lazy Bayou Teche. He studied art at Louisiana State University (LSU), Scottsdale (AZ) Art Institute, and the FBI Academy. In addition to writing courses at LSU, Michael is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature's creative writing program. A former Homicide Detective and police sketch artist, he has taught gifted art in public schools and worked in anti-terrorism. LT. Colonel Michael Verrett is a decorated army veteran, awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Michael currently works for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. An avid volunteer, he is the President of the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. He has written and illustrated over a dozen books. 

Bonnie Williams Teaching Watercolor Class

Post by Bonnie Smith Williams

Member of the Denham Springs Fine Art Association

I went to the Southland Christian Academy on Feb. 19 and taught a water color class. The ten students did a painting using a transparent watercolor technique. Each one finished a small piece of art in the two classes. The students were a delightful group to work with and so eager to learn how to paint using water color medium. The supplies were donated by DSFAA as a way to inspire young people in our community by providing good painting materials. DSFAA had a fund raiser to buy the materials used in the two class periods.  I donated my time for the morning and had a great morning working with the students. Each one came and personally said thank you and could we please come back. I have promised to come again and some other members will visit to give an art demo. Mr. David Avant is the regular class teacher. He is doing a wonderful job teaching them about art. He has inspired in them a desire to paint and an appreciation for art.    Peggy Schwab DSFAA president,  attended the class  as my assistant and she was a great help. The two of us did our best to represent DSFAA  in our quest to promote art in our community and to make others aware of DSFAA. It was a pleasure to work with these wonderful students.   

Lunch gathering at Cafe Du Jour at the Whistle Stop

Some of DSFAA lady artist enjoying a good lunch at Cafe Du Jour at the Whistle Stop on Thursday. Attendees were JoAnne Durbin, Rae Roberts, Lynne Jones, Chris Jones, Mary Jane Hunt, Pat Delk, Bonnie Williams and Edith McCon. We left there and went for a wonderful painting session at Northside Church. What a wonderful day!

Denham Springs Fine Art Association February Meeting

The Denham Springs Fine Association will be holding their monthly meeting February 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Old City Hall in Denham Springs located at 115 Mattie Street in the Antiques District. This month Bill Baltas will be the guest speaker. He and his wife Alla own Alla's Fine Art and Framing in Baton Rouge, La. He will be discussing proper framing techniques. We are looking forward to seeing his demonstration. For more information on their business please visit their website: www.allasfineart.com
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DSFAA January Meeting Reminder

REMINDER: THE JANUARY 7 MEETING FOR DSFAA WILL BE AT THE OLD CITY HALL AT 115 MATTIE ST. DENHAM SPRINGS, LA. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. The parking lot is on the side, in back, some on the street and this area is well lit. The trustee in charge is Mrs. Patti Smith. She will open the building for us. Please don't forget the meeting and new meeting place. Looking forward to seeing you there. We have a panel of new officers to start off the year. Every member is a necessary part in making our activities and events, especially our shows successful throughout the year. Please check which committee you would like to be a part of in 2013. Sign the committee list at the January meeting or let our new president Peggy Schwab know what you can do. If DSFAA remains successful everyone must take part this year. DSFAA COMMITTEE LIST 1. SHOW COMMITTEE Conducts all activities involved in doing a show and gets judge for show. 2. PROGRAM COMMITTEE Finds speakers/artists for monthly program features at each meeting. 3.PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Maintains membership list: compiles information for the newsletter: publishes and mails monthly newsletter, sends press releases to newspaper 4.SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE Develops ideas for projects and organizes special events for purpose of promoting community awareness and involvement in the visual arts. 5.HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Organizes refreshments for monthly meeting: plans Christmas pary, receptions, etc 6. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Work on finding ways to get new members (ask old members to renew memberships)

"Another Year Gone With The Wind" Bonnie Smith Williams Art Show

 Bonnie Smith Williams has art on view at the Denham Springs-Walker branch library located on Florida Blvd in Denham Springs. It is an eclectic show with some new ideas along with some old ideas revived  using different papers, collage and different mediums. The exhibit will hang until Jan. 4 and is open during regular library hours.  Bonnie is a member and past president  of the Denham Springs Fine Art Association. She is also one the the artists showing at St. Francisville Art and Antiques in St. Francisville. For more information call 225-791-1896 or email myartandsoul@hotmail.com.

"The Shadows Of The Trees" Watercolor on Canvas

DSFAA Christmas Dinner

YOU ARE INVITED:  Just a reminder about the DSFAA Christmas party at Big Mikes in the Aspen Shopping Center here in Denham Springs on December third. Some people are arriving at six thirty and the meeting will start at seven. Everyone will get a gift bag from DSFAA and we have door prizes. Also, the painting that everyone painted will be raffled off so you want to get your raffle tickets. Pat Zeller, has the painting and tickets if you want to buy some early. You do not have to be a member to buy raffle tickets or come to the party. You will order off the menu and everyone pays by separate check. It will be fun so don't miss out. Come and bring a friend. Please pass this email around to other who might want to attend. Thanks a lot, lookinf forward to seeing you there. For more information please call Mary Jane Hunt at 665-2727, Bonnie Smith Williams 791-1896 or Pat Zellerpatmikezell41@bellsouth.net.