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THE CREATIVE SPOTLIGHT: LOUISA MARTINEZ I've enjoyed several different kinds of crafts over the years, but my favorite is plastic canvas needlepoint. My Mom introduced me to plastic canvas needlepoint when I was in college. I loved stitching on the flat plastic canvas that didn't stretch out of shape while you stitched! This hobby really took off after I got married and had children. I subscribed to Plastic Canvas! magazines. The more I stitched, the more patterns I found that involved cutting out shapes and stitching them together (similar to sewing patterns). This allowed for three- dimensional items and lots of creative ideas. One of my favorite things about plastic canvas needlepoint is how easy it is to personalize projects for people and occasions. If someone has a favorite color, sport, hobby, theme, etc., you can usually find or adapt a pattern to make something special for them. I don't stitch regularly these days, but I do enjoy displaying some items in our home throughout the year as the seasons change. | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | SEPTEMBER 2024 | 25 Four Seasons Creative Group The Art Group: Royce Jerman offers "Painting Pals" on Tuesdays from 10 am to 1 pm and "Beading Buddies" on Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm in the The Lodge. No experience is necessary and all levels are welcome. Her contact information is royce742@gmail. com. Paint and Sip Night: Please come join me on Mon., Sept. 16 at 5 pm for our "Paint and Sip" class. This will be a relaxing, fun night where you will complete an acrylic painting, and I will guide you through the process. The class fee is $35 which will include all supplies - you just bring your wine (or beverage of choice) and an open mind. Email Alison_Wieman@yahoo.com or call (951)313-6239 for more information. The NEW Creativity Group: SAVE THE DATE - The first meeting is very important and will give you a chance to meet other creatives from the community. It will include a discussion about the direction you want this group to go. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas. The discussion will be followed by a demo presented by Vicki Allen-Hitt on alcohol inks! More information will be sent out about this event, around Sept. 1 via email, website and f lyers. This includes plans for monthly demos, inspirations, announcements of future workshops, documentaries about artists and classes etc. The Creativity Group is not only for fine arts and crafts creators but also for jewelry, digital art, photography, fiber arts, and authors. ANY CREATIVE in the community (ie, musicians, actors, model builders etc.) IS WELCOME! We hope to see you on Mon., Sept. 23 at 10 am! If you have any questions, please contact Lucia K Wolfer, email: luciakwolfer@ gmail.com. Our Website: The 4seasonscreativegroup.com website will be published with new creations on Sept. 1, 2024. Our NEW publishing schedule is every TWO months, in conjunction with the Lodge gallery exhibition schedule. Come view the beautiful and creative artworks from our community in the gallery and on the website! Submission Guidelines are posted on the website. Please use the CONTACT US tab on the site or email Lucia K Wolfer at luciakwolfer@gmail.com if there are any questions. We appreciate your feedback. Enjoy!