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South Hill Artists ✫ April 2026 Newsletter ✫ Issue 85
Our Next Gathering Will Be
Our Summer Potluck Picnic!
Thursday, June 4th, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location - Dixie's Home
35502 48th Ave. E
Eatonville, WA 98328
What to Bring
- A dish of your choice to share for our lunch.
- A wrapped white elephant gift - anything goes!
Also...
We’re in need of more note cards for our members, so please bring
your handmade cards to share!
Contact Information
Email: heydix17@gmail.com
Phone: 425-736-5105
(text Dixie at the above phone number)
p r e s i d e n t 's n o t e
A Warm Welcome to All SHA Members!
“If you truly love nature,
you will find beauty everywhere.”
~ Vincent Van Gogh ~
May 2026 - President’s Message
Dear South Hill Artists,
As we step into the ease and brightness of summer,
it’s a natural time to pause, rest, and reset. While
our regular gatherings take a break, creativity
doesn’t need to. In fact, this season offers a
beautiful opportunity to reconnect with your art in a
more personal, unstructured way.
Whether you’re painting in the garden, sketching on
a trip, or simply taking in the colors and textures
around you, I encourage you to keep creating in
whatever way feels meaningful. Let go of
expectations, explore something new, or return to
what brings you joy. Growth often happens in these
quieter, self-directed moments.
When we come back together in September, we’ll bring with us fresh inspiration, new ideas, and the stories behind what we’ve created over the summer months. Until then, may your days be filled with light, rest, and creative renewal.
Wishing you a wonderful summer and happy creating!
Warmly,
Doreen Koch Allen
President, South Hill Artists - SHA
Member's Corner
Do you know of an art show, competition, workshop, class, art exhibit, or have art
supplies for sale that may interest other SHA Members?
To have information included in the newsletter, please email the details to sha.southhillartists@gmail.com by the 1st of the month.
Please Note:
The email address that sends the SHA newsletter is not monitored.
Please direct all emails and inquiries to:
SHA Membership Information
Membership to South Hill Artists - SHA offers individuals numerous opportunities to create, learn and gather in a supportive and creative atmosphere.
Throughout the year there are scheduled live workshops, where one can
paint and create alongside an experienced professional artist.
Twice per year SHA holds a weeklong art camp workshop in Eatonville, at an affordable cost to its members. Members will receive an email newsletter, announcements, an invitation to join the private SHA Facebook group,
and participate in various social events.
A paid SHA Membership entitles you to participate in all these activities, September through August. Payment of dues is required 30 days prior to participation in art exhibits and shows. SHA members are encouraged to volunteer and support SHA activities, events, and chartered objectives.
Membership dues are $50.00 for the 2025-2026 SHA year.
When joining SHA, please download and fill in the SHA Membership Form.
Send the completed form with your check to the address below.
Membership dues can also be paid at the monthly demo meeting. Current members need to renew their membership in the month of September every year. Also, please update your contact information when
joining or renewing your SHA membership.
Please Send Your Payment To:
Classes & Exhibitions
Workshop Meetings are Held the 1st Thursday of the Month Excluding:
July ✩ August ✩ December ✩ January
✩ Please Note ✩
The June session is our annual potluck picnic.
Location information is always provided prior to this event.
The First Presbyterian Church of Puyallup
412 West Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98371
Please send all correspondence, inquires and payments to the address below:
SHA - South Hill Artists
PO Box 731762
Puyallup, WA 98373-0019
Facebook Group
Our Facebook group is a private group for South Hill Artist members. We should think about using it more to share items that may be of interest to our members. Things to share could be books, artists you have learned about, new project ideas, photos of what you are doing, new art tools or supplies that others might not know about, etc. Think of ways you can contribute to our Facebook group!
Handmade Greeting Cards
SHA is also collecting handmade greeting cards to send to members
who may be going through a difficult time or facing illness.
If you’re able, please consider bringing a few card donations for SHA to have on hand.
