Our first meeting is fast approaching. Remember to bring a special whatever it is that helps you bring your creative ideas to life. This can be as simple as an eraser you particularly like and why. You could share artwork you’ve worked on over the summer or did in the convention workshops. No matter whether you have just started on your artistic journey or have been a practicing artist for many years we can all learn from each other's discoveries and experiences. Please jo

A Few of My Favorite Things For our first meeting after summer break we will resume with the back to school theme in mind. All of us have at some point favored a tool, product, appliance, technique, inspirational book or other "thing" that has been invaluable to creating our artwork. We would love members and guests to bring and share their special whatever it is that helps you bring your creative ideas to life. Just a few minutes of your time to tell those of us gathered at

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a workshop with Eileen Sorg October 6-7, 2018, 10 am-4:30 pm. The workshop will be held at the Comfort Suites, 1100 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg, IL. There is limited seating so be sure to register early. You can read more and download registration form here.

This year Midwest Color 2018, a juried, bi-annual 100% colored pencil art exhibition will be hosted by the Detroit and Chicago chapters of the Colored Pencil Society of America and open to all artists living in the Midwest states. In addition to hosting Midwest Color 2018, the Detroit Chapter is also offering a workshop with Bonnie Auten on October 19-20. Midwest Color information and entry form Bonnie Auten registration form