Denver Pen WomenWriter Andria Antico, and illustrator Virginia Small have a new book out titled, Buster The Bully.
The book is about a young boy who comes into a school and takes it over. But something happened to make him see things differently.
The book may be available at Amazon.com in the future. You can see more of the book at Kindereads.
For more information and sales contact Andrea at denverwriter@gmailcom.
Earlier this year several of the Pen Women of the Denver branch got together and put the finishing touches on the Tapestry for Peace.
The Tapestry for Peace is an art quilt made of 66 one of a kind panels. Each panel represents an image or vision of peace. The panels were made in many parts of the world and include applique, quilting, beadwork, watercolor, fabric paint, acrylic, collage, and all sorts of mixed media.
It was literally dreamed up by a visionary named Eve Mackintosh who had a vision of an angel telling her, “There’s a place in space for peace.”
She brought this dream to the Pen Women who would create it along with peace groups, school children and individuals who wished to – as Eve said, “Stitch our lives together in a meaningful expression of peaceful coexistence.”
Sadly, Eve Mackintosh passed away on November 28, 2005 soon after rejoicing in seeing the first completed tapestry panel.
With the contribution of panels from around the country we (NLAPW Denver branch) have continued in the completion of this incredible achievement. The final panel was sewn in place in March 2012. However, even before its completion the Tapestry has been exhibited in several places including the Colorado State Capitol Building where it was viewed by thousands of people from around the world.
A video documentary about the Tapestry for Peace is being completed and will be available for sale. The tapestry is looking for a permanent home where it will be cared for. Stay tuned.
For more information on the Tapestry for Please contact Joice Fairchild at joicefair@hotmail.com.
Member Sue Luxa will be speaking at High Plains Elementary, Cherry Creek District on Monday, March 19th on Colorado History From a Child’s Perspective. She will also be speaking at Park Hill Elementary, Denver School District on Friday, March 23rd on the same subject. Sue will come dressed as an old school marm (teacher) and interact with the students about Colorado Territory’s beginnings as a gold-rush area, what an old school-day might have looked like, read a chapter from one of her books and display various antiques so that the children have a chance to guess what the object is and what it was used for. She will allow time for questions from the students. Sue says she prefers small groups so that she can really get a feel for the children.
Our PLANNING MEETING on SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH will be held at CAFE DE FRANCE.
This is a change of venue. Cafe de France is at 8081 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. The cafe is located in the Marilyn Hickey Building at I-25 and Orchard.
11 a.m. Critique Session
11:30 a.m. Socializing/order Lunch (This is NOT a potluck event.)
12 p.m. Planning Meeting
Call Diane Chambers if you have any questions: dianelane@q.com / 303-8387289. Bring your ideas for next year’s meetings and guest speakers! The Denver Branch does not meet in July or August.
Ann Klaiman, VP, Denver Branch
National League of American Pen Women
PS Don’t forget to register for the Market Daze fair in Conifer on Sunday, August 28! You can bring your registration form and check to the June meeting.
Florence Elliott conducted a poetry workshop at the Kendrick Elementary School in Lakewood which began in February, 2011.
Florence has collaborated with Susan Horst and Susan’s 10 year old grand daughter Kally to conduct the after school workshop. Florence shareed her poetry and gave lessons on how to conceive and construct a poem.
The workshop was held for six weeks and was for Kendrick students from grades 3 – 6.
