Round Rock Meetings - AFA North!
My town hall meetings are with friends and neighbors, fellow Americans. We engage. —Sheila Jackson Lee
AFA Now Meets Monthly in Round Rock!
Time & Location
Every second Tuesday of the month in the Art Room of the Baca Center at 301 W Bagdad Ave, Round Rock. (Except for July, when we party at the south meeting on the 3rd Wednesday) There is parking under the building toward the back. There is an elevator to the ground floor. There is also parking on Bagdad, and the entrance is on the EAST side of Baca. Note: the McConico building is located EAST of Baca, to help give a sense of direction.
Meeting Format
We start with a show and tell segment, so bring your works that are in progress or have just been completed and let us get to know you. Many members use this as an opportunity to get feedback and solutions for technical difficulties. Then comes a short business meeting where you’ll hear about future exhibitions, events, or workshops. Then on to the evening’s program, which can be a presentation from a fiber artist, a hands-on activity, or even a party!
March North – Alcohol Inks with Linda
Alcohol inks create vivid colors and interesting patterns. Learn how to use them at this meeting. Linda Miles will lead the meeting.
Feb North – Susan Hoppenworth Returns!
Innovative art quilter Susan Hoppenworth is back by popular demand! This time she will share her lighter, whimsical quilts with us. Come hear her talk about her creative process and see the lovely results.
Jan North – Jelliprints with Linda Miles
Jelliprinting is a way to easily create a unique image on fabric or paper. With this technique, you can make the exactly right print for your quilt, wall hanging, garment, or whatever! Come learn how with Linda Miles as we kick off 2020 in the north meeting group.
Dec 10th- Party Up North (no south meeting)
End of the year holiday party! The south travels to join the north group at the Baca Center on the 2nd Tuesday to party like it's 2019! Because it is! Bring finger foods for potluck as well as a small wrapped gift to participate in a fiber arts bingo gift exchange....
North Nov 12th – Cheryl Christian – Artist’s Statements & Bios
So- Artist's statement versus Artist's biography- can YOU tell the difference? If you enter a show, you are frequently asked for one or the other or both. Learn what to say and what not to say from an expert at the north meeting in November. Cheryl Christian will give...
North- Oct 8th – Repurposed Fabrics with Beth Nelson and Susan Bedsaul
Come hear about re-purposing textiles (which might otherwise be sent to the dump!) Used fabrics tend to be softer and have 'character lines' which add dimension and interest to artwork. They frequently have prints and weaves that are not available today, another way...
September 10th North – Sewing Machine Maintenance – Gene Looman
Gene Looman will speak on basic sewing machine maintenance & proper thread & needle combinations. Gene was a bernina repairman for many years and is an art quilter himself. Get some insider information at the north meeting in September!
August North – Glues & Fusables Discussion & Demonstration
Layering textiles are an important technique for creating fiber artwork, and stitching is not the only way to do it! Gluing and heat-bonding textiles together is a fast and durable way to create. Marinda Stewart and Linda Miles have extensive experience using a...
No North Meeting in July- Party down South!
In July, everyone heads south on the 3rd Wednesday for the summer party/open house! No meeting north this month.
June North – Marinda Stewart – Fabric Collage
In June, the north group will hear Marinda Stewart, author and pattern designer as well as fiber artist, speak on fabric collage. The above piece shows her dimensional fabric work as well as charming appliques and additions (look carefully for bees hovering the lizard...