LaVerne Emanuel Wins Award

SLWS member LaVerne Emanuel won the Gettemeier Award

in the Northside Art Association art show on display during the month

of December at the Eagan Civic Center Theater Gallery in Florissant, Mo.

Now Showing in our Kiosk

Now showing through January at our Foundry Art Centre Showboat kiosk Florine Epplin, Barbara Martin Smith, and Mary Mosblech.  Take some time to visit St. Charles and view these great artists for your Christmas shopping. 

Self Help Painters

Wednesday Self Help Painters

Winter/Spring Session Starting in January

“Waggoners Gap” by Lee Walter

You are invited to join the Wednesday Self Help Painters group for FREE thanks to the sponsorship of the SLWS.  Starting its next session in January, the Self Help group will meet in room 57 of Lindbergh High School .  This relaxed environment gives painters an opportunity to share methods, advice, and camaraderie. 

The group will meet on Wednesdays from 7-9pm on the following dates:

          January 9, 16, 23

          February 6, 13, 20, 27

          March 6, 20

          April 3

Come to one class or all ten sessions.  For more information, contact Dave Anderson at (314)544-1774.

Merry Christmas from David Anderson

Hello Painters,

In case we miss each other this holiday season I want to wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  A special thanks to the WTC board for their support for our Wednesday class. 

Happy New Year!

Dave Anderson

 

 

Size Matters at Norton's Gallery

Several SLWS members are in this annual show at Norton's Gallery in Maplewood.

Sad News to Share

Our good friend, long-time member and former board member, Mary Lou LaFloure, lost her husband to a sudden passing. 

Wiley LaFloure age 76, of Crystal City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012 at his home. He was born March 18, 1936 in Festus, Missouri, the son of the late Mildred (nee Vaughn) and Ardell LaFloure.
  
   He is survived by his wife Mary Lou (nee Renfro) LaFloure, sons Thomas A. (Charlotte Ferrell) LaFloure of St. Louis, Missouri and James LaFloure of DeSoto, Missouri, his daughter Michelle (Greg) Spencer of Arnold, Missouri, grandchildren James LaFloure Jr., Jeffrey Coleman, Jessica (Gary) Hite and Shawna Via, great-grandson Gavin Hite and cousin Rebecca Canepa.
  
   In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a grandson Russell LaFloure.
   
   A memorial gathering will begin at 9:00 A.M. with memorial service at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 5, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, officiated by Rev. Terry Crank, pastor of Hematite Christian Church in Hematite, Missouri. Memorials in his memory can be made to Special Olympics or the Ozark Food Pantry.

Showboat openings

Hi all, We have openings in our Showboat Kiosk for the 2 month period Dec and Jan.  This is a great time of year to be in our Showboat at the Foundry Art Centre in St. Charles.  Rent is $20 to SLWS for your 4'x6' side.  35% commission to the Foundry.

Contact Maggie McCarthy at mccarthyart@att.net to reserve your space and get more info.