The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1984 (11. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1984-03-01 / 3. szám
Aside from the fiber arts, which include weaving, lacemaking, creative needlework, spinning and textile design (batik). Sister Edith also instructs courses in graphic arts, which include drawing, painting, calligraphy, art portfolio, art foundation, photographyand printmaking, and in three-dimensional arts, which include clay pottery and sculpture, stained glass, glass sculpture, wood carving, paper sculpture and contemporary sculpture. Paper sculpture is but one of the many arts taught at the Penn View Arts Center by Sister Edith. Ehe statue is entitled "ts/ak . and it represents the plight ot what was formerly northern Hungary. At left is an airbrush portrait of Hungary's coat-ol-arms. vet another work of Sister Edith. Each course begins with a demonstration of technique, followed by a lecture, a presentation of enrichment material or a slide presentation, and a work period exploring the medium, acquiring technique and enjoying the art form. Courses consist of six to 12 sessions, at a cost of $4.00 per session. Classes are designed for persons 16 years old and over, and, whether they’re beginners or advanced students, all students receive individual attention in the very small classes (12-person limit). Students must purchase their own art material. There is a special children’s summer art program consisting of five 3-hour sessions. This handmade chess set is one of many souvenirs of Hungary in the Penn View Arts Center's Hungarian Heritage Room. Its vibrant colors bring new life to the game. For further information on activities at the Penn View Arts Center, contact Sister Mary Edith Nemeth, SDR, Penn View Arts Center, 999 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth, Pa. 15037. Phone (412) 751-7821 or (412) 751-8600. Even with the enormous responsibility of the Arts Center on her shoulders, Sister Edith makes sure that she always has time to devote to her religious life at the neighboring main convent and Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer. She describes her life as “a beautiful balance between prayer and work.” At age 52, Sister Edith is enjoying her 30th year as a Sister. Upon entering the convent, she took a vow of poverty, chastity and obedience, although she did have the right to request a position in the area she felt she could perform best: teaching art. Sisters of the Divine Redeemer also work in schools, nursing homes and hospitals in several parts of the country. There are currently 94 Sisters in the United States; twenty-nine of them are at the Motherhouse. Page 6 Eighth Hungarian Tribe
