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Brigadoon Service Dogs
Northwest Driftwood Artists support Brigadoon Service Dogs. An exceptional non-profit that trains dogs to help people. Make the Summer even more special for Brigadoon Service Dogs, by simply signing up to iGive. Becoming an iGive member is free and for just signing up, Brigadoon receivers $5 dollars!!! There are no costs, fees, or obligations when…
Read MoreAnnual Show Artist Information
GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE 2014 DRIFTWOOD SCULPTURE SHOW We voted last year to keep our show juried. However, the purpose is not to judge but rather to share and enjoy our finest, finished work. As artists we need feedback. Jurists note areas that are well done, areas that can be improved, and any area…
Read MoreAbout Sanding (from the March meeting)
Sanding – Unmasking the Mystique – Program following 3/15/14 Meeting Julie Wing began with a handout, updated from her 2008 talk. Call or email her for this handout. She told the history of sandpaper, first used in China. The types of abrasives were outlined: flint (not recommended), garnet (one of Julie’s favorites), aluminum oxide (the…
Read MoreOur Annual Show and a Message
SHOW NOTES YOU make the NWDA Driftwood Show Possible! It’s that time of year! We’re all sanding and burnishing like crazy to get our pieces done for the show. Without each of the artist’s determination and attention to artistic detail, we wouldn’t have anything to display. I know you are hemming and hawing about whether…
Read MoreWhat’s happening?!
Jan Petzel, an award winning LuRon artist has some art at the East Shore Gallery. Now until May 25th. What else is happening . . . April Driftwood Sculpture Display at Woodinville Library Woodinville, WA April–May 25 East Shore Gallery “Out There” show including Jan Petzel’s driftwood Bellevue, WA April 4-8 Fine Arts Show Convention…
Read MoreWoodinville Display
Once again . . . One of the best displays around! At the Woodinville Library.
Read MoreUsing Files and Rasps
(From the February 15th Meeting) Chadd Hass distributed a nice handout that described rasps, rifflers, and files, listed 9 suppliers for tools, and some interesting websites. His philosophy is to use the most aggressive tool that he has control of. Our challenge is to find something to work on all kinds of wood. Rasps have…
Read MoreShow Time is Coming!
Show Time Coming! Only about 80 days until the Show on May 17th and 18th! I bet your fingers are getting smooth from all of the sanding. I’m very excited to see everyone’s pieces! Here’s the calendar of events related to the show: Saturday, April 19– Paint Party 1:30PM: We need to paint our pedestals in…
Read MoreYou Could Be a TV Star
The Association has an opportunity to be in attendance on King 5 TV, New Day program with Margaret Larson on May 14th, 9:30 am. They will recognize our group on the air and give a shout out to our show on May 17,18 and also include the show on their website. During the show they scan the audience many…
Read More“Everything Driftwood”
“Everything Driftwood” is a display to be at Northshore Senior Center in Bothell for the month of February. Display to include walking sticks and canes, birdhouses, wind woods, jewelry, and maybe even sculptures.
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