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August 2015
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Table of Contents… The Shoes ……….................…. Page 1 Classes at Jerrol’s …...........…... Page 1 Sumi Art Class ………..…..….. Page 2 New Stuff in the Store ...……… Page 2 You Can Rent The Room …...... Page 3 Craft of the Month ……….…... Page 3 ______________________________
Events / Classes All classes require pre-registration & are limited to 15 students Excel 101 Starts Tuesday, August 4th at 6pm Three class series $45 per person, two for $80 The Art of Sumi Painting Saturday, August 8th, 11 am - 4 pm $99 per person, two for $175 Materials are $40 or bring your own Excel 102 To Be Determined Three class series $45 per person, two for $80 Word 101 Starts Wednesday, September 9th at 6pm Three class series $45 per person, two for $80 Zentangles 101 - Let’s Tangle To Be Determined $30 per person, two for $50 Zentangles 102 - Let’s Tangle To Be Determined $30 per person, two for $50 More information and online registration Classes.Jerrols.com
Jordan, my daughter, flew in from Williston, North Dakota for a week in mid July. She was in town to finalize most of her plans for her wedding on October 6th. I am writing this the second day of her visit—so much has yet to be done. On Thursday, she and Michelle will go for the fitting of her wedding dress. You may recall I tried to print a picture of the dress in the March newsletter, but was forbidden in case Israel, her fiancé, should see it. Jordan had the shoes for the wedding shipped to our house so she would have them for the fitting. I have received official authorization to print this picture because Jordan texted it to Israel already. His comment was they looked like Alice In Wonderland shoes. Her best friend thought they looked like Cinderella shoes. Jordan liked both comments!!
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As the event approaches, I have been repeatedly reminded that Jordan and I must come up with a song for the “father daughter dance” at the reception. The song doesn't concern me nearly as much as the dance. I am told that long ago in my youth Michelle and I used to go dancing often. This is something I have conveniently blocked from my memory. See, I don’t dance. Period. I remember Michelle and my quazi brother (more on that another time) Jim Skibeness making fun of my dancing about 25 years ago. Something about all shoulders and no body. Not that I can’t take a good joke and teasing, but that was the end of that. If I ever had danced before, NO MORE. So now this wedding father daughter dance thing. Jeezzz. Guess I better google dance instructor Ellensburg and find a therapist as well. The things we do for our children. -Rolf P.S. You can contact me any time at 509 925-9851 or 800 858-2427, my cell 509 899-0120, or email Rolf@Jerrols.com.
New Items SEVENEVES Neal Stephenson $35.00 Those who have read Neal Stephenson’s earlier works know that he likes to do things big. Big ideas, big characters and a big page count are all hallmarks of his writing. His latest doesn’t disappoint on any of these fronts. Even at a bulky 880 pages Seveneves never feels like too much, in fact I wanted it to continue for several hundred pages more when I was done. Set in the immediate future, 10-20 years from now, Seveneves begins with the destruction of the moon into seven fragments. This isn’t a spoiler, it happens on page 3. Within the first chapter humanity realizes that all those fragments are going to break up into smaller fragments that will become meteorites and what once was the moon will rain fire for millennia sterilizing the earth. The big brains calculate that humanity has 2 years to save itself from mass extinction. The most viable option is to get as much of humanity into space as possible but all those rocks, big and small, orbiting earth aren’t going to make life easy for them. Of course space debris isn’t the only hurdle to overcome; the biggest obstacle to the survival of humanity is the humans. What follows is a true epic that follows the survivors as they make a bid for the continuation of our species. At times Stephenson wears his research on his sleeve. There are passages that can feel dense; there are passages that seem apropos of nothing but everything has a purpose and every info dump has a reason for being there. Personally I loved the hard science presented. I enjoyed learning about orbital mechanics and the implications of cosmic radiation. I have been an unabashed fan of Neal Stephenson’s since I read Snow Crash in college and every new book is built up in my mind, heck I even burst into song when I got a review copy of Seveneves. This was one of the rare occasions in my life where what I built up in my head was justified. It is just a great
book that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a great book with wonderfully defined characters, bedrock solid storytelling and pacing, and just a touch of prognosticating. - Review by RJ Woods
Touch Twin Brush Markers The perfect tool for animators & illustrators
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The Art of Sumi Painting by Seattle Artist Yuming Zhu Saturday, August 8th, 11am - 4 pm Only 8 Spots Left This workshop will concentrate on Summer blooming, like grapes and bamboo, using traditional brush strokes and background wash techniques to express the joyful yet sentimental feeling of the summer heat. You will learn to interpret Still Life using Sumi expressive brush strokes and composition. You are encouraged to bring flowers to arrange and paint, and to suggest other subjects. Both beginning artists and professionals are encouraged to attend. Painters new to Sumi, and those experienced in East Asian watercolor painting will be encouraged to look at the world in a different artistic perspective. There will be demos, exercises, and oneon-one attention.
Rent The Room at Jerrol’s Over 1,000 sq. feet and can hold up to 70 people Available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Has complete audio & visual equipment Comes with tables and chairs Completely secure, you can leave your laptops and personal items in The Room overnight, or during breaks ► Sink and counter with coffee pot ► Winegar’s is just down the hallway to help with your snack and beverage needs. ► ► ► ► ►
Room rates are $50 for the first hour and $25 for each additional hour. Full days are $150. More information and availability are online at
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Corrie’s Craft of the Month Washi Tape Makeovers Want a new look without buying new stuff? Washi Tape is here for you.
You will use black and color ink and practice a variety of different brush strokes and forms. Your instructor, Yuming Zhu, is a very passionate and well-known artist in the Greater Seattle area. Sumi/Chinese Watercolor, Oil and Pastel are the mediums he loves to express himself with. He participated in the “Five Thoughts of Asian Art” program that was offered through the Seattle Art Museum and KCTS Channel 9. He continues teaching Sumi painting and calligraphy at community colleges, art centers in the Seattle area and nationwide. Also he shows his artwork at galleries. To view his work: www.yumingfineart.com. The Art of Sumi Painting Saturday, August 8th, 11 am - 4 pm $99 per person, two for $175 Materials are an additional $40 or bring your own More information and online registration Classes.Jerrols.com
I found some old frames I wasn't using anymore, some magazine cutouts, washi tape (which we now carry at Jerrol's) and started taping. Here's what I came up with. Have fun and enjoy! You can reach Corrie at Corrie@Jerrols.com
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