MAKING TRACKS
SUMMER MEMORIES
WE LOVE OUR ARTISTS
ALL-MEMBER OPEN HOUSE
A lot has been happening at the St. Johns
Save Some Summer for Art
Imagine having a canvas that is a three-
December 1, 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Depot this summer. Below is a picture of
During the two weeks of programming for
inch glass ball on which you want to paint
The Gallery will host a members-only
the former office area of Stationmaster,
students last summer, 133 students had fun
a sand dune, a lake with a loon, a white
evening, giving an opportunity for
Harry Buck, as it looks now. The small
learning about painting, beadworking,
pine, apple blossoms and a robin. Marsha
members to shop at their leisure for
picture on the right shows Harry sitting at
cartooning, the art of stamping, origami
Stevens undertook this daunting task to
holiday items while nibbling on tasty
his desk in that same area. Come down to
and more. Below are comments made by
create a special commemorative gift for
treats. Our artists are going all out to
see how the desk area has been set up just
two of the happy participants:
fifty members of the 2008 Goodwill
create holiday-themed decorations and
as it was in the picture taken years ago.
Mission who were visiting from Shiga
gifts for the special people in your lives.
Other artifacts can be found throughout
“
I particularly enjoyed making a water-
Prefecture in Japan, Michigan’s sister
the Depot, along with intricate model train
color picture, and then drawing
state. Marsha.
Do you realize that as a member you
layouts for enthusiasts of all ages to run.
a picture of my dog, Ziggy, with black
has rendered
receive a 10% discount on all purchases?
marker on the painting. My Mom hung the
larger paintings
picture on the wall,
” Anna
in oil and
The evening will also include a brief
acrylic but the
annual meeting at 7:00 PM for all
“My favorite thing was making the
small
members, as required by our by-laws.
origami catapult and then making it go
,”
“canvases” are
Election of new board members will take
Paul
her favorites. She is pleased to display
place at this time.
many examples of her painted ornaments
Music in the Park
at the CCAC Gallery.
Check your mailing label for your
This season saw larger audiences than
membership expiration. Renew any time at
ever, with the Clinton County Idol, the
After graduating from SJHS, Marsha
the Gallery or by calling CCAC at
Capital City Chordsmen (barbershop),
pursued a teaching degree at Central
989.224.2429 and using your credit card.
During the summer the outside of the Ann
Louie Longoria, and Elvis Impersonator
Michigan University, where she majored
If you are not currently a member (your
Arbor Crew Car, “Annie”was repaired and
Matt King drawing extra large crowds.
in History and Elementary Education.
label will have zeros in place of a date)
painted black, its original color. Annie is
While she has taken a few art classes, she
you may take out an individual annual
now awaiting white lettering to be painted
credits her sixth-grade art teacher at
☺☺☺WISH LIST☺☺☺
membership for $25.00 or a family
on when the weather cooperates.
Both the Gallery and the Depot can use
Swegles School with giving her a grasp of
membership for $40.00.
pedestals, trunks, tables, cabinets, display
perspective and drawing technique.
The next step is to put the wooden sub-
racks, decorative items …anything that
Anyone whose membership isn’t up-to-
roof and vinyl outer roof on the Railroad
Marsha works full-time in retail sales, is a
can be used for displaying or storing
date will be able to become a member
Post Office and Baggage Car (RPO) to
caretaker for her sister and enjoys
items. As you clean things out of your
upon arrival on December 1.
secure it for winter. We hope to work with
house, please think about us. Call to check
substituting in the city schools. She is also
the building trades class in Clinton County
on need before bringing things down.
a teacher in CCAC’s
Save Some Summer
Can’t find the perfect gift?
on this important project, as well as other
for Art
program.
CCAC gift certificates are available. Or
PAINTING LESSONS through CCAC:
repair jobs on the historic cars.
Oil & Watercolor
consider giving a donation to CCAC in
Interested in helping with the Depot or
Be on the lookout at the Gallery for
Call M. Elaine Twichell, teacher,
honor or in memory of a loved one.
railcars? Call 989.66TRAIN to volunteer.
Marsha’s most recent creations.
for dates and times: 989.593.2072
