Sketch February 2006 Page 9 Lorne Topham's neighbours, Henry and Kate Meester, are offering free, to a member of the Sketch Club the following; A Robotron Reiss Drafting Table with parallel ruler and locking bar. The table adjusts from flat Contact Henry or Kate at to vertical. It has a metal base and is 59 inches wide and 42 inches tall. 604-913-1159 Member Bob Rennie is a regular instructor in Watercolour at Capilano College's Continuing Education Program. He is conducting a two day workshop on Saturday, February 25th and Saturday, March 4th· Contact Bob via www.artistbohrennie.com. Bob Rennie and Mike Svob (who is giving the next workshop for the club) are conducting a two Go to Bob's website at week workshop in Provence, France again this June. www.artistbobreirnie.com for more information. The Gibson's School of the Arts has announced their summer workshops. They include: "Sunshine, Shade and Shadows" Watercolour July 3-7 · Dianne Massey · David Langevin "Understanding Acrylics" July 10-14 · Doug Swinton "Beyond the Paint" Oil July 17-21 "Mixed Media is the Message" August 14-18 · Joyce Kamikura "Colour, Strong and Bold" Oil and Acrylic August 21-25 · Mike Svob All workshops are $450. Contact is 604-886-4956 or 604-886-9188. See www.gibsonsartsschool.net for more information. Minutes oflanuaiy 17, 2006 Meeting Larry greeted the members and wished everyone a Happy New Year. Jennifer Tunner motioned to adopt the minutes of the last meeting. Seconded by Lorne Topham. Larry gave an overview of the agenda, including the intention to vote for a new name for the club. Larry described how the voting process would take place. On the provided ballots, the members wifi assign 3 points for their first choice, 2 points for their second, and 1 point for their third choice. The ballots were handed out and members voted. Ballots wifi be collected before the end of the business portion of the meeting. Reports: Exhibitions Al Spence - i. Al summarized the Cap Mall reception for the members. He pointed out that publicity cards are available n/c to help publicize this show. He stressed that the key to success for the show is a large attendance at this opening reception. Wine and cheese/hors d'oeuvres will be served and this