Reflections 2021

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Letter Crafting 3: Covid-19 Update Letter Crafting 3 got off to a great start on March 3, 2020. However, on March 13th we were advised by the Cowichan Valley Arts Council administrator that they would be closing the doors of the Portals gallery until further notice. We were given the option to take down our show immediately and get a refund, or let it hang until decisions were made as to when they could safely re-open with Covid-19 concerns. We conferred and decided to leave the show hanging. They added the lost time to the end of the show and re-opened their doors on September 8th. Before Covid-19 forced the closure, we saw 637 people come through to see the show. After the re-opening on September 8th we had 99 people view our show. We had one day of demonstrations with Ruth Rutledge and it was slow and subdued. On September 19th we took the show down. Dianna Carwithen, Ruth

Rutledge and Judy Lowood arrived early to pack up all of the artwork in the original packaging. Within fifteen

Three art pieces were sold. Members Linda Lax and Barbara Qualley were happy to see their works go to new homes. We look forward to having another show in the future at Portals but we won’t be doing that until we know that the Covid-19 crisis is under control.

Betty Locke

minutes, everything was ready to go and mask-wearing members arrived to pick up their artwork. Portals was only allowing one person at a time to enter

December Meeting Programme Violet Smythe, an international instructor, water colourist, calligrapher and Guild member, presented a work-along demonstration on Wreaths and Pine Boughs. Her 1/2” flat brush techniques produced simple but beautiful effects. Examples of her work on both envelopes and cards inspired us. Members received an exemplar of the brush techniques prior to the meeting. Violet Smythe

Our December meetings have previously occurred as Potluck Luncheons. This year, because of Covid-19 restrictions, we had a Zoom Christmas Pyjama Party. There was much jollity as members signed in. Linda Yaychuk had the best turkey hat as well as a colourful headdress with twinkle lights.

so the gals had a great idea and took the artwork outside into the parking lot to return it to the artists: A lovely distancing reunion for those waiting. This inspired Betty Locke to make a little cute calligraphy piece to commemorate.

The second part of the meeting consisted of a Trivia Quiz. The list of questions were presented and members had 10 to 15 seconds to answer each. Many of the questions were quite challenging, and produced laughter (or groans!) as each answer was read out. For the third part, members had submitted photos of themselves as young children. We then matched up the Mini Me photo to the list of

Thanks again to the great group of members who helped and exhibited. It wouldn’t be possible without your cooperation and patience too! - Charlotte Whiteley

Wreaths & Pine Boughs contributor’s names. The consensus was that some members were still easily identifiable, while others were not recognizable as we know them today. The meeting concluded with a slideshow of Christmas cards created by members, once again showcasing the many talents of members of this Guild. - Margaret Kells

Diana Carwithen

Judy Lowood

Violet Smythe

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