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Seattle Graphic Artists Guild April 2008 Workshop Meeting (lunch with choice of entree' included):
OfficeShui
Creating an Inspiring Productive Workspace presented by Piper Lauri Salogga of Natural Balance
Illustration by Phil Scroggs
When? Wednesday April 30th, 2008 Networking: starts 11:30 a.m., Meeting: noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where? Rock Salt Steaks and Seafood on Lake Union
1232 Westlake Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109 206-284-1047
A Presentation on OfficeShui(tm)
What? The Seattle Guild’s monthly workshop with lunch included presents office productivity expert Piper Salogga. With more the two-thirds of your waking hours spent in your office, you should enjoy the space you’re in. Your office affects how you feel about your work and your life.
Learn practical tips to change your workspace into a place of inspiration and productivity.
OfficeShui is an office organizing and design service using practical feng shui, personal style and goal setting to leave you feeling motivated and empowered at work.
Make a change using OfficeShui:
• Feel energized and inspired to get your work done
• Welcome co-workers and clients into an office that reflects your personality and style
• Eliminate distractions that waste time
• Experience positive energy and strength in your life
Learn practical tips to change your workspace into a place of inspiration and productivity.
Piper Lauri Salogga is the owner and principal of Natural Balance, an integrated interior design company in Seattle, Washington. Her holistic design approach combines organizing, style, feng shui and personal empowerment. In business since 1998, Natural Balance works with the energy and style in clients’ homes and offices to create beautiful, personal spaces where people can flourish and feel good.
For the last 18 years, Salogga has developed her knowledge and skills in a variety of practices proven to help others improve their lives, including feng shui, numerology and the I Ching. She is trained in Forms Theory from the Dragoumier Institute, School of Feng Shui. Salogga is a member of the National Feng Shui Guild and the National Association of Organizing Professionals.
Salogga has been featured in the Seattle Times, Seattle PI, NW Asian Weekly, The Olympian and KVI talk radio for her unique approach to home and
office design.
Salogga, raised in a family of architects and designers, also brings knowledge of the visual arts and graphic arts to the mix. Salogga attended Bennington College in Vermont and Southern Oregon University in Oregon, completing a B.A. in Humanities: Emphasis in Visual Art and Communication in 1990. She also received visual training from The Art Center, Pasadena, Calif., 1987.
How much? Prepaid members and students: $30. Must RSVP using PayPal on the Guild website by Friday before the meeting for reserved price. Students must show current, full-time student ID at the door.
Prepaid non-members: $35. Must RSVP using PayPal on the Guild website by Friday before the workshop for reserved price.
Walk-in members and students: $35. Students must show current, full-time student ID.
Walk-in non-members: $40. Note: At-the-door payments by CREDIT CARDS are OK. Become a member of the Guild at the meeting, and your meeting admission is free!
Lunch with choice of entree' is included with workshop:
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When registering, PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU'D LIKE THE MEAT OR VEGETARIAN ENTREE BY NOTING YOUR PREFERENCE IN THE PAYPAL COMMENTS BOX WHILE MAKING YOUR RSVP. Meal choices for April workshop are Chicken Enchiladas with Rice and Beans (meat option) or Cheese Enchiladas with Rice and Beans (vegetarian option).
Dress code? No. Business attire is always welcome. Parking? Lots of it, and some of it free.
CANCELLATIONS: The SPGA/Seattle Chapter is charged for all reservations and food. If you are unable to attend send an e-mail to Becky Lucas (beam@deainc.com), SPGA/Seattle Guild Treasurer by NOON on the Friday before the event, to avoid being charged for your meal.
Our new venue for meetings is the Rock Salt Steaks and Seafood on Lake Union. Rock Salt Steaks and Seafood
1232 Westlake Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
206-284-1047 http://www.rocksaltlakeunion.com/index.html
BOARD MEETING INFORMATION
Board Meetings are traditionally held on the first Wednesday of every month, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (meeting starts at 6:00pm).
Next board meeting: May 7, 2008, meeting starts at 6pm. Location:
Paddy Coynes
1190 Thomas St.
Seattle, Washington
Paddy Coynes at 1190 Thomas St in Seattle is the location of our next Guild board meeting. As usual, we'll meet at 5:30pm, relax and network a bit, and begin the meeting at 6, wrap up at 7:30.
Attendance: All Members are welcome and encouraged to come and get involved at Board meetings! Interested Members who attend can provide input/feedback on various issues, or can volunteer to help with the SPGA/Seattle Chapter's many ongoing tasks and projects. We're a fun group and you'll have a good time. Make the most of your membership by getting involved.
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CS3: A Few Tasty Morsels September 26, 2007 Presented by Steve Laskevitch, founder of Luminous Works, Adobe Authorized Training Center http://luminousworks.com August 14, 2007
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July 28th, 2007 SPGA/Guild Annual Summer Picnic
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June 27, 2007 Modern Dog: 20 Years of Poster Art
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May 19, 2007
Guild Sculpture Social at the Olympic Sculpture Park
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Accustomed to Strange Situations Presented by Sam Day of Sam Day Illustration
March 28, 2007
Shameless Self-Promotion-On a Budget!
A panel presentation with
Glen Bach, graphic design professor for Central Washington University
Nancy Juetten, of Nancy S. Juetten Marketing, Inc.
Wendy Quesinberry of Quesinberry & Associates (Q&A)
October 30 , 2006 Jerry Graddon, Jay Gilbert & Paula Stringer of Print Management presented "Partnering with your Printer"
September 27 , 2006 John Olsen - Director of Career Services for the Art Institute of Seattle, and Cam Gravrock - Division Director and Maria Scheleen - Account Manager, both from the Creative Group. Portfolio Review
June 28 , 2006 Steve Laskevitch The Taming of the Hue CS2
May 31, 2006 Henk Dawson 3D and Animation Wizard
April 26, 2006 The Buzz on Blogs – Steve Broback
March 29, 2006 Planning Your Tradeshow Booth
Geoffrey Gillmore, CSEP, ISES President and President of Geoffrey Gilmore Signature Events
Chris Ruznak, Costco
February 22, 2006 Linnea Riley of Linnea Design
Janauary 25, 2006 Employment Trends for 2006
December 7, 2005 Cocktail Party and Open Portfolio & Microphone
October 26, 2005 Mark Monlux, Negotiating Contracts
September 28, 2005 Book Publishing with becker&mayer!
July 27, 2005 ReCharge Your Creative Batteries
Tony Gable, Glen Mitsui, Colleen Bonnoil
June 29, 2005 Picnic at Lincoln Park waterfront
May 25, 2005
The Pricing Estimating Game
Mark Monlux, Sara Chapman, Doug Evans, Todd Manville, Kev Brockschmidt, Steve Crandall
April 27, 2005
Brian Wood, eVolve Computer Training
The New Adobe Suite II
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Winston Smith, Microsoft, Director of Diversity Recruitment
Joint meeting with ISES
February 23, 2005 Ryan Buchanan, President, eROI
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CreativeTechs Tips & Techniques: Computer Intensive
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Networking and Portfolio Display
No November Meeting
October 27, 2004
Peter Bagge Cartoon illustrator and story teller
September 29, 2004
Basic Estimate Guidelines Mark Monlux
No August General Meeting
July 28, 2004
Current and Future Trends in Graphic Design
Scott Carnz, Art Institute of Seattle
June 24, 2004
Back By Popular Demand: Non-Stop Networking
May 26, 2004
Copyright, Trademark, and Publicity Rights: After the Job's Done Who Owns What?
Gary Swearington, J.D.
April 28, 2004
Internet Merging with Television? Steve Crandall
March 31, 2004 The 7 Secrets to Getting More Clients Now!
Anna Liotta
February 25, 2004 Foster & Company
Tax Issues
January 28, 2004 Jeanette Nyden, Sound Resolutions
Negotiate with Confidence
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Silent Night Networking Holiday Extravaganza (at noon)
Silent Auction and networking round table
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Gerald Chang, Ionogen
Improve Your Relationship with Your Mac
September 29, 2003 Bruce Wilson, Business Coach
Study the Mysterious Arts with Bruce
July 30, 2003, 7:00-9:00 PM
Michael Reagan, artist
Live Your Dreams
June 25, 2003, 12-2 PM
J. Cody Lucido, Freelance Artist
Off the page – A 3D Primer
May 28, 2003, 12-2 PM
Steve Laskevitch, FotoCircle Gallery
Taming the Hue
April 30, 2003
Daina Carter, Design Perfect Inc.
How I turned $500 into a million dollar monster
March 26, 2003 Lisa Shaftel, SPGA/Seattle Chapter President
Graphic Artists Guild
The Freelance Writers and Artists Protection Act
February 26, 2003, 12-2 PM Rick Mangan, of Foster and Company
Independent Contractor Tax Issues"
January 29, 2003, 12-2 PM
Brian Wood
InDesign, the new Quark?
December 4, 2002, 12-2 PM
Heidi Adkisson
User-Centered Interface Design
September 25, 2002, 12-2 PM:
Donna Barr and Roberta Gregory
The Business of Art and Creative Inspiration
July 31, 2002 12-2 PM:
Dirk Bartram
The Sport of IP Law: Drills for a Good Defense
SEPT 26, 2001, 12-2 PM:
Marcus Courtney - WashTech.org
SEPT 19, 2001, 5-9 PM:
ArtJam 5
MAY 30, 2001, 12-2 PM:
Local Illustrator Ed Fotheringham
APRIL 25, 2001, 12-2 PM:
Web Developer Brian Wood
MAY 10, 2000 6:30 - 8:30 PM:
Uneasy Choices in the Digital Age
by Paul Basista CAE, former National Executive Director of the Graphic Artists Guild.
OCT. 25, 2000 12-2 PM:
ISP Horror Stories with Happy Endings.
by Rudy Harper of Wolfenet, a local ISP.
NOV. 15, 2000 5-9 PM:
ARTJAM 2000 - The 4th Annual NW Illustrators Show
Held in conjunction with the "Seattle 2000" National Guild Board
Convention Seattle Hilton Hotel, 6th & University, Downtown
