The Art of Stained Glass

The Mountain Empire Creative Arts Council presents ...

Keith Barrett, Master Craftsman

Demonstrating

The Art of Stained Glass

Friday, February 13, 2009, 7:00 PM

Pine Valley Community Clubhouse

Refreshments and Social Hour for artists, crafters and all who enjoy and

support the arts

Keith will present a PowerPoint overview of his work in designing and creating this stained glass window for the home of Dr. Don and Marcia Adema of Descanso. Keith will also display other stained glass projects and will offer basic information and encouragement to those who are interested in working in this art genre.

For further information, leave a comment here or call MECAC Secretary

Dianne Holly at 473-8760

For Our Photographers:

Amateur and professional photographers:
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Best of Nature Photography Show International Juried Photography Competition at the San Diego Natural History Museum

Last day to enter is March 15, 2009
Show dates: June 27 to September 13, 2009
Opening reception: Saturday, June 27, 11 AM–1 PM
Grand Prize:$1000
First Place: $500
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $150
Six Honorable Mentions: $100 each
People's Choice Award: $100

More information

The Ordover Gallery at the San Diego Natural History Museum is inviting amateur as well as professional photographers to submit nature photography for the jurying process. Landscape, wildlife, and nature-based abstract/impressionistic images will be considered.

Calling All Writers!

We have a real treat for all Mountain Empire writers and those interested in learning more about the craft of writing. Dean Nelson, Director of the Journalism Program at Point Loma Nazarene University, will make the trek up the hill to lead us through a special writing workshop. You can read more about Dean and his work by clicking right here.

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM to approximately 5:00 PM
Place: Pine Valley Bible Conference Center
Cost: $40, including lunch (A limited number of scholarships are available if cost is prohibitive)

Both Judith Dupree and Susanne Barrett of MECAC have known Dean for years and promise that he will lead a wonderful workshop, helping us to learn a great deal about the art of storytelling and the craft of writing. And his dry wit makes Dean a great deal of fun to listen to as well. If you have even a smidge of an interest in writing, this workshop is for YOU! And don't feel as though you must be a "writer" in order to come; beginning writers are welcome, even encouraged, to attend.

So please make reservations with Susanne by calling her at 473-0085 or e-mailing at booklovingbunch@aol.com. Space is limited, so make reservations soon!