Jump Start NOW caters to 4 key interests:

• JOURNAL KEEPERS and SKETCHBOOKERS draw close and come write in!
• All you cut ups, clip and save the dates PAPER ARTISTS take home the bacon.
• Dabble in color (or want to try)? PAINTERS’ Practice Parties bristle with ways to brush up skills.
• Don’t write off the limelight. Open Mic Night gives WORD SMITHS poetic license to present their prose and cons.
  
  All monthly soirees are free and gather on the 2nd Thursday.
  7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  Pig Wings & Promises
  247 Velarde Street, Mountain View
  www.PigWingsAndPromises.com/map.htm
  
  Network, share news, notes, and announcements. Bring an open mind, a snack to share, and your natural sparkle. Beverages, hugs, and affirmation provided.
  
  Mark Your 2012 Calendar Now:
  January 12 – Journal & Sketchbook Kick Start
      Bring an old book to alter and a notebook to capture fresh ideas.
  February 9 – Annual Valentine Party
      Paper Artists conspire to create with materials & templates provided.
  March 8 – Paint Party (your color box and brushes or mine)
      Share old work, create something new.
  April 12 – Writers Wing It ‘n’ Sling It
      An evening of open mic madness with words and music.
  May 5 & 6 -- Silicon Valley Open Studios
       Eleven artists exhibit and sell their wares inside and out!
  June 14 – Paper Tigers Go On A Tear
       Make clever Birthday, Father’s Day and July 4 cards.
  July 12 – Journal and Sketchbook: Takin’ It On The Road
      If the pen is mightier than the sword, will airport security confiscate my     Sharpie?
  August 9 – Paint Party’s Summer Fling
      Bring your latest work to share.
  September 13 – A Writer Has Many Voices
      Open mic readings and sing-a-long. All instruments welcome.
  October 11 – Paper Tigers Get Crafty
       Pounce on projects for Halloween, Thanksgiving & Winter Holidays
  November 8 – Paint Slinger, Journaler, & Sketchbooker Salute
       Year End display of all our hang-ups! Compare and contrast.
  November/December – Winter Open Studio with Guest Artists