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Sketch Februaty 2006 Page 7 Watercolor Paper: In this workshop, we will be using 200 lb. Waterford paper, available though Opus Art Materials. If you prefer other paper, it should not be any lighter than 140 lb. All paper 140 lb and lighter should be stretched. Two containers for water: Yoguit containers or equivalent. Two cloths. (Old washcloths, etc.) Small spray bottle for misting, Notebook, Sketchbook (8.5 x 11 or similar) 2B pencils, plastic eraser, masking fluid, paper towel, Hair dryer. Our March 10 and 17 workshop will be conducted by Michael O"Toole, SFCA currently works in acrylics, but has extensive experience with watercolour. His background is in architectural design and he paints strong impressionistic works with nature and architecture as his main themes. You can see examples of his superb work on the website of the White Rock Art Gallery at www.whiterockgallery.corn/OTooIe-M.htm. `Treasurer Rjcfiari$ummers 604-926-5225 rgsummers @shaw.ca The finances of the Club are in good shape. Most of the programs (Workshops, Shows, Website, etc.) are set up to breakeven, so that fees and commissions collected are sufficient to recover the direct costs involved. As you know, costs keep changing so we are always looking out for situations where a change in fees may be needed. The second quarter financial report has been compared with the planned budget and the correlation is a satisfactory one. In summary, at the half way point of the financial year, revenue is $14,930, which is 44% of the annual budget of $33,870. Expenditures are $12,399 which is 40% of the annual budget of $30, 628. Income is a bit ahead of expenditures at year end, which is positive and gives us a small buffer to deal with surprises, unplanned costs and inflationary effects. Pu6(icity gorion (Davis 604-926-5619 bandgdavis@shaw.ca The Laudate Singers, a North Shore Choral Group, has invited the members of the WVSC to exhibit their paintings during their April 29, 2006 concert. The theme of the concert is "Nordic Spring". There is space for about 20 paintings and we have been asked that they complement the concert theme. The paintings will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, one per person. There wifi be no jurying of these paintings. No sales wifi take place during the concert. However, artists are invited to bring business cards or bios to give out. If a painting is sold as a result of the concert, a donation to Laudate Singers would be appreciated. All members of the Club will be able to purchase tickets to the concert at a reduced priced of $10.00 each. Interested people can call Heather Luccock at 604 985-6570. -