tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39949818016900763882024-02-07T00:32:23.058-05:00Queen City ClayersQueen City Clayershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08355021753625002344noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-6049253557550768512022-03-27T22:39:00.000-04:002022-03-27T22:39:01.930-04:00<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Meet Up:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3/24/22<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cheryl says
she is a little behind in getting the dues that have been paid, sent to the
secretary so the member listing can be updated, but she has had some family
issues and this will soon get done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another
mention of dues that are not yet paid and a quest to receive them with a check
made out to Queen City Clayers & Cheryl Smith as the recipients so Cheryl
is able to get the checks cashed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Mentions of individuals not getting the email with the zoom link and Michelle is going to look into this and figure out why some got the link and others the links did not work.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">March demo was done by Michelle Efird and she showed us
exactly how she covers the switch plates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>used a piece that was done in
the technique of Barb Fajardo’s Controlling the Chaos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a lovely piece and I think we all
wanted to do one just like it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
colors were fabulous.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Michelle for such a great demo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had others to show as well but I
personally was totally taken by this controlled chaos piece.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Next month’s demo will be done by Janet Johnson on a Brocade
technique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking forward to this one
too.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Attendees:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Michelle,
Kathryn, Laurie, Cheryl, Bridget, Pat G., Marcia, Pattie S., Teri Walters,
Nancy, Janet J., Barbara Verni-Lau.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-40206473720846715862022-03-03T19:48:00.002-05:002022-03-03T19:48:36.530-05:00<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">February 26<sup>th</sup> Meet Up<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dues for
the year are now due and please mail your dues to Cheryl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sally Wright gave a demo on mixed media gelli plates
art.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was wonderful to watch and learn
about this (new to me) technique and she was extremely informative on her
creation and also on her do’s and don’t do this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s important so we can all be
successful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks Sally for this
wonderful demo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The months of June and
August still need individuals to demo and please contact Pattie if you can
claim these month.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Attendees:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Barbara V,
Pat G, Sally, Mindy, Kathy H, Pattie, Laurie, Julie, Barbara F, Michelle and Nancy<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-9416851173001328732022-01-22T13:46:00.002-05:002022-01-22T13:46:49.985-05:00<p> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Queen City Clayers<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jan Meeting<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were
opening for new officers and after a discussion and some votes these are the
new officers:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">President:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cheryl S<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Vice President:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kathy
M<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Demo Coordinator:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pattie S<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Secretary:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nancy W<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">IT Tech:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Michelle E<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>These positions hopefully should hold for a 2 year period. If changes happen; then we will figure it
out.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>Dues for the year of 2022 are due now. $25.00</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please mail your checks to Cheryl Smith, and make your checks
out to Cheryl as well, with a note saying that the dues are for Queen City 2022.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will receive a receipt from Cheryl.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p>Keep Maggie in your prayers, she is still weak, not walking
and very tiny. Keep Mindy’s spouse in
your prayers as he has issues with his eye and it is serious.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Demo:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A wonderful demo from Bridget on different ikat canes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all got the power point in our emails with
the zoom link.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wonderful thoughts, ideas
and theories on this technique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get your
hands busy girls.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you Bridget for
this wonderful demo. There are three months that still need someone to demo and if you are interested please contact Pattie.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Attendees:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bridget, Michelle, Nancy, Marsha, Kathy H, Cheryl,
Christine, Pattie S, Janet J, Teri, Julie, Bar V, Sally, Pat G.<o:p></o:p></p>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-61005529344559818802020-03-14T10:48:00.002-04:002020-03-14T10:48:24.144-04:00March<br />
It has been decided that due to so much illness in the area, there will be no meeting in the month of March. April will be decided in April. Stay well and enjoy your time off with lots of creativitity.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-70984551411057151632020-02-22T17:08:00.000-05:002020-02-22T17:08:29.606-05:00
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February 2020<br />
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Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No meeting
in May.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mark your calendars…no meeting
in May.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Voting took place for the positions
of Vice President, Demo Coordinator, Treasurer and Secretary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pattie is the new VP, Laurie is the Demo
Coordinator, Cheryl is the Treasurer and Nancy is the Secretary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Donna Kato’s class has been organized and if you are wanting
to take this class you should immediately get with Cheryl or Laurie and get
your registration turned in and half of your tuition paid now and the other half by
May 1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As of the first week of Feb the
class will be offered to Blue Ridge and realize that the seating is
limited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Total of 20 students for this
class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is already about half full so
hop on it quickly if you want this class.<br />
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There is discussion regarding a course to be offered next
year and Bonnie Bischoff has consented to be available next year for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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We are still at the moment, up in the air, regarding a place
to hold our meetings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next month we will
be meeting at the same place we met in Feb.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each month will be updated as to where our meeting will be held at
present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are hoping to find a meeting
place that is a minimal cost; preferably free, as our budget is not high.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you know of somewhere that is available
please contact Sally or Laurie immediately with details.<br />
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<br />
Demo:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today Pattie
was very kind and led us through a technique that is used by Carol Blackburn to
make up extraordinary canes with lots of colors and designs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you so much Pattie for taking the time
to show us all this technique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I expect
we will be sporting some new jewelry with this technique very soon!<br />
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Attendees:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nancy,
Brian, Linda, Cheryl, Sally, Laurie, Christine, Kathy, Cindy, and Pattie<br />
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-10555019852563147262020-01-25T17:13:00.003-05:002020-01-25T17:13:19.759-05:00Jan 2020<br />
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Oops! Demo: <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Demo: Myrna gave us a fantastic demo and made a pin and earrings with her scrap booking method using clay and then gave us fantastic tips for using old canes to make up some new ones. Thank you Myrna for all your help.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #1d2129; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Sorry to have left this out.</span>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-46469048751615869502020-01-25T17:08:00.002-05:002020-01-25T17:08:24.770-05:00
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">January 2020<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Three
positions are up for voting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Treasurer
(Cheryl is now and is willing to continue), Secretary (Nancy is now and is
willing to continue) and Vice President (Sally and Linda will check with Laurie
to see if she desires to continue in this position).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is necessary to have a percentage of
members present to get through the voting process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meeting today did not have the percentage
needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That leaves February for our
voting on these positions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are
unable to make the February meeting, please get with Sally and give your proxy
vote so we can establish these positions early in the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As of right now it appears that April is open for someone to
demo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember April is also the month
that the date for our meeting will be different because of the retreat for Blue
Ridge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a desire to demo for
this month, please get with Laurie.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sally is putting together a survey and it will be an anonymous
survey.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone needs to answer the
questions honestly on likes and dislikes of our meeting processes at
present.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, this will be anonymous
and there is nothing to dread by being honest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Donna Kato has affirmed that she will demo for us in
June.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are looking for a room that can
be had for large enough for 20 individuals to set up and work for two
days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The cost of the class will be
$250.00 and if you plan to take this course; let Sally know immediately.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She must be notified by Feb 7<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in order to acquire your position for this
class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After the 7<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> of
February the class is open to others besides our membership, and spots will probably
be snapped up quickly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are planning
for her to do a class on the chain with the pieces that are carved.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are signed up for the class a 50%
holding fee is required to be given to Cheryl by Mar 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For outsiders that date is 50% by May 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Attendees:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cheryl,
Mindy, Nancy, Myrna, Bridget, Kathy, Sally and Linda.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-27519975087987686702019-10-29T10:42:00.002-04:002019-10-29T10:42:25.798-04:00
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October 2019 Meet Up<br />
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<br />
Business was simple; two instructors are available for
classes for 2019.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One is Donna Kato and
her class would involve carving to a degree on beads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second one is Debbie Jackson and it was
decided that her offerings were meager since most of us are not beginners and
we would desire a more intricate lessons to choose from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laurie is contacting Debbie to see if there
are other options for her classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
quick vote showed there was a lot of interest in the Donna Kato class however
her schedule is limited and that leaves us up in the air for both instructors
that are available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More to come when
Laurie has it and we’ll probably take a vote via email since we do not meet
again until Dec.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is interest in
both instructors and we need to narrow down dates and class choice.<br />
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<br />
<br />
Also make note that if your planning your calendars ahead,
as many of us do, for the upcoming year, there are two changes in meeting
dates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>April’s meeting will be on April
18<sup>th</sup> since there is a retreat scheduled for the usual date we meet
up and also September will be on the 19<sup>th</sup> rather than the usual
date.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make note of this as we don’t want
anyone not to be aware of the date changes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The rest of the year is scheduled the 4<sup>th</sup> weekend of each
month as before.<br />
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<br />
Class was given by Julie Eakes on making your pieces look
ceramic like with alcohol inks, chalks, various methods to use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instruction was given on many of these and
there are so many options!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you Julie
for showing us this technique.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m
looking forward to seeing all these new pieces we are creating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Attendees:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nancy,
Brian, Christine, Myra, Bridget, Michelle, Laurie, Cheryl, Kathy, Julie and
Pattie. <br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Aug 2019</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discussion on workshop in 2021.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Place, Time of Year, Feb, Mar, Apr and Pattie
and Laurie are in charge of this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Debbie
Jackson’s name came up and Jeff Deaver.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>JEFF DEAVER!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OMG!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Currently looking for volunteers for 2020
years demo’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Contact Laurie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Welcome to our most recent member of the
Guild; Myrna.</span><br />
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<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sept is a Bridget Demo on
extruder</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Oct is July or Michelle – not
certain which yet</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Nov is Thanksgiving so no
meet up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy your Turkey!</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Dec 14<sup>th</sup> is the
Christmas Party</span><br />
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<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Pattie gave a wonderful demo
on making an unusual veneer and putting it on a bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wonderful demo and everyone was excited to
start their own bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I saw that Myrna
had gotten one completed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks Pattie for
showing us all the important steps to this fantastic veneer and bowl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Attendees:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kathy, Sally, Myrna, Ivone, Linda, Laurie,
Nancy, and Brian</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: calibri;">July 2019</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: calibri;">Business:<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Pattie will
be doing the demo for August.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Julie
swapped out to demo in October since she is away in August.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: calibri;">Robin gave a fantastic demo on how to make an extraordinary
flower that can be used as a broach or necklace.<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Excellent class, thank you Robin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: calibri;">Attendees:<span style="margin: 0px;"> </span>Linda,
Laurie, Nancy, Brian, Pattie, Bridget, Diane, Robin, Kathy, Cheryl</span></div>
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><span style="font-family: calibri;"></span>Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-279015863466680192019-05-25T14:50:00.000-04:002019-05-25T14:50:11.296-04:00May 25, 2019<br />
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Meeting held at Earth Fare. Business:<br />
It's that time of year again. June is the month to re-up your dues for the year. $20.00 is the amt agreed on during the meeting. Next month we are hoping for a Treasurers Report from Cheryl. <br />
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June's meeting will be an egg white batik class with Kathleen instructing us. Supply list will be coming before the meeting. July will be a demo from Robin (from the Blue Ridge Guild) on flower earrings.<br />
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Everyone should be thinking about whom they would like to come Demo for us in the year 2020. A suggestion of Lindley Hunani was brought up.<br />
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Today's meeting was presented by Sally. She instructed us all regarding the silk screen process. She also brought into the mix stencils as well. Each member was provided a silk screen that Tonja Lederman had sent in. Tonja also provided a code to receive a 15% off should you decide that you would like more of her silk screens. An excellent demo. Hopefully you did not miss it.<br />
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Attendees: Sally, Linda, Bridget, Christine, Laurie, Nancy, Marsha, Michelle, Kathleen, and Laura.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-84508242560071587502019-01-27T11:49:00.001-05:002019-01-27T11:49:55.830-05:00Jan 26th<br />
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Meet up at Earth Fare location with a nice number of individuals to attend. Business: February meeting will be the Maureen Carlson class for two days. This class must be paid in advance to Cheryl before attendance. There are still seats available should you opt to go. The class will be held at our previous location at the Blythe Construction office. Regular meeting will not be happening. There is expected to be a dinner together at a restaurant the Friday before the class. The 22nd dinner will be open to all members even if you are not taking the class with Maureen. This will give you the opportunity to meet Maureen and share a meal with everyone since we are not having the usual meeting in Feb. Laurie is looking into the location for our dinner/meet up for that Friday night. Everyone is responsible to pay for their own meals. Of course Maureen's meal will be taken care of by the guild. Laurie will let us know where the location will be in a future notification. There are still a couple members who have not paid dues for this year. The year goes from May 2018 to May 2019.<br />
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Maggie has been having issues with illness and could use any/all communications from all of us. She is expected to be back home shortly. Christine also has been having some issues with illness and may or may not be back home as of yet. Keep them in mind and let them know you are thinking of them if you have the chance.<br />
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March meeting will host Linda giving a wire wrap demo. The meeting will take place at Earth Fare. <br />
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Heads Up here;<b> the meeting in April is on a different date</b> than we normally meet. It will be at the <b>Earth Fare location and will be held on April 20th</b> since the Blue Ridge Retreat is being held on the 25th-28th. <br />
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Laurie gave an awesome demo of doodle flowers. She told us every step she takes to create her goodies. She also had a couple bowls to view using these methods. Excellent demo and she also gave us clues where to find tools she used and of course we all were in awe of the footie material she had used for her texture. Excellent information and a wonderful and very informative class. Great chance for everyone to express themselves using easy methods to create fantastic pieces. Thanks Laurie for taking the time to provide so many displays and choices.<br />
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Attendees: Linda, Cheryl, Laurie, Sally, Bridget, Nancy, Pattie, and newest member Laura.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-47240349404895515892019-01-21T17:42:00.003-05:002019-01-21T17:42:45.459-05:00<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #1d2129; display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
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This is my first post as Queen City Clayers new co-president as of January 2019. Sally will share the office with me. Our first meeting of the year will be at a new location.</div>
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Our new meeting place is in the community room of Earth Fare in Charlotte, 12235 N. Community House Road. This location is in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte just off Johnston Rd. If you are traveling on I-485 you will take Exit 61(A) Johnston Road towards Charlotte. Then tur<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">n right onto N. Community Rd. at the first traffic light. If you would like to enjoy lunch and social time before our meeting (12:00-4:00), please come around 11:30 and choose from a huge array of food choices. We can eat in their dining area and then members and invited guests can go into the community room for our guild demo and meeting.</span></div>
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At this January 26th meeting, Laurie will demo "Doodle Flowers in Polymer Clay". She asked that we bring:<br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" /> Regular Clay kit<br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" /> 4-5 conditioned clay colors<br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" /> Cutters of all sizes from small to large<br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" /> pan pastels<br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" /> Paint Pens (e.g. Posco and Sharpie)<br style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" /> A happy, playful attitude.</div>
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LindaNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-76501980412913713632018-12-09T15:58:00.002-05:002018-12-09T16:01:24.628-05:00December Merry Christmas Meet-Up<br />
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Due to some varying issues, the location of our meeting/party was moved to a new location so we could include Bridget, who had planned to come to our meet up. So, that said, everyone seems to be well and moving forward towards the new year. Laurie had taken Dean into the ER and before the meeting was over; they had arrived back and Dean was ok.<br />
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Business: A short but sweet meeting happened where issues of a new location for our next meeting to be held were offered up. I won't say yet that it is a permanent location, as Linda tells me we are trying this new location out to see if it's a fit. New location is <strong>Earth Fare Store located on 12235 N Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277</strong>. After January's meeting perhaps we will know more regarding future meetings. <br />
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If you were not at the previous meeting in Oct., there was a vote for a new President for the guild. A two party Presidency is happening for the next (probably two year span) and these individuals are Linda Simon and Sally Wright. As of January 2019 they will coordinate and cover the meetings with our group. <br />
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Remember that as of Dec 15th your payment for the Maureen Carlson class needs to be in Cheryl's hands. This is #1 the go ahead for others to be able to sign on for the class if they desire, and #2 we do have a minimum required for this meeting. We of course are looking for the minimum PLUS and if needed, a location that Laurie has secured, could be where we have this class. It isn't that far away and we have just a few more days to make that payment, set our names onto the list. No procastinators!! Class is in February.<br />
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Nice gathering for the Christmas goodies and a viewing of Laurie's new studio. Happy Holidays everyone. Those not there....we MISSED you! <br />
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August Meet-up<br />
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Business discussed was specifics and desires for Maureen Carlson class. Remember that the next meeting has been changed to accommodate Cheryl's trip away and will be held on Sept 15th.<br />
Cheryl presented for today's meeting. She gave an extraordinary class on Carol Blackstock's spiral earrings. Excellent class. If you missed it, you miss out!!!<br />
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Present: Cheryl, Maggie, Laurie, Nancy, Brian, and Marcia.<br />
Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-60584405296942210072018-07-09T09:00:00.004-04:002018-07-09T09:00:43.913-04:00July Meeting<br />
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The July meeting has been exchanged for a two day class with Julie Eakes. <strong>No regular meeting for July.</strong> If you have paid for your class, we will see you there on the 28th and 29th. Supply list to come soon.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-10211447213309601762018-06-24T11:34:00.001-04:002018-06-24T11:35:22.004-04:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Business discussion regarding Julie's upcoming class in
July; how many people are expected to attend, two day class being held for
members and BRPCG also have invites.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>July, Saturday and Sunday, 28th and 29th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cheryl had been volunteered to look into
lunch being brought in or picked up for these two days so bring cash for
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Discussion regarding who is doing demos in the next couple
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</span>Some are still up in the air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Julie is of course in July.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Many individuals paid their $15 dues for the year and also
many paid the fee for the upcoming Julie class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Discussion regarding Maureen Carlson coming to do a demo for
a two day period.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laurie will give us an
update on the price of a class with her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It looks like it would be in Feb or March of 2019 so begin saving
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think you can expect it to be around
$300 class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Save UP, as you really won't
want to miss this one!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maureen is known
for her fantasy figures, trolls, santas, walking sticks, mug dwellers and all kinds of great
sculpting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She has not been in our area
for the past 5 years or more; everyone will want to attend this. Also, let it be mentioned here that Maureen kindly said she was willing to stay with someone and Marsha immediately stood up and said she'd like to be the first to have her come to her home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Laurie gave a fabulous demo on Donna Kato's<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>rock pendants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She gave excellent direction and literally
showed us how to make at least two beads.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Awesome class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">Attendees:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Laurie,
Cheryl, Sally, Sarah, Marsha, Linda, Nancy, Brian, Maggie, and Kathleen.</span></span></div>
Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-55258335698428293662018-05-27T19:12:00.001-04:002018-05-27T19:12:05.258-04:00May Meet-Up<br />
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Business: Dues are due and payable Jun 2018. Dues are $15 for the year. New forms will be handed out to each member. Even if your info has stayed the same, please fill out the form for Nancy so she can update the info on our group for the new year.<br />
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More info to come on Julie's class very soon. If you know you are going to attend her class for certain, please give Laurie a note saying that so she can get an estimated count for the day. We may or may not have space for others besides our own group. <br />
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Cheryl is having some well earned vacation time on the week we normally meet up in Sept. The date of this meeting has been changed to Sept 15th to accommodate this.<br />
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It was decided that for future meetings that require an entire day of class, we should bring funds to order a lunch out somewhere and have it brought in rather than carry in foods. That will also eliminate allergies happening for individuals that may have an issue.<br />
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June's meeting Laurie will be showing us a Donna Kato technique. Supply list to come later.<br />
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Nancy did a demo on Fiona Abel Smith's moonlighted painting with polymer. There was much creativity and beautiful pieces to be shown off. If you missed this demo you are in luck as Fiona has her demo on you tube. She was so pleased to know that it was being shared with you and you enjoyed learning her technique. Fiona is a very talented artist. She loves to see your pieces too, should you photo your piece, pass it on.<br />
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Attendees: Cheryl, Sally, Maggie, Brian, Nancy, Kathy, Linda, Marsha, Julie and Teresa. Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-46553842238332105572018-05-05T17:25:00.000-04:002018-05-05T17:25:04.827-04:00April Meet Up<br />
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No business discussed.<br />
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Sarah gave a demo for photographing our works. She gave us tips and techniques that have worked for her and showed us exactly how she went about getting the best photos of her works. Great demo and it was loved by all. Thanks Sarah.<br />
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Attendees: Cheryl, Nancy, Sally, Christine, Pattie, Brian, Laurie, Maggie, Kathleen, Sarah and LindaNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-83691239646950353922018-03-24T18:16:00.002-04:002018-03-24T18:17:38.890-04:00<br />
March 24, 2018<br />
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Business items were that June is the month dues are to be collected once again. Julie is holding a two day class for us in July and we will be expected to let Laurie know for certain who plans to attend and have a down payment ready for the April meeting. This will allow us to know the number planning to attend and give us reference as to how many seats we have. More info on the class, the price etc. to come soon. <br />
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Thanks to Michelle for presenting us with a fabulous demo on little dishes made from clay canes, scraps, textured sheets etc. She baked a good portion of her shown bowls using a Wilton pan. She also had a clever little stamp for her initials that she got from "Clay stamp.com". The demo was very full of information and we all enjoyed it. It was a fun class. Bowls in process.......................<br />
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Attendees: Laurie, Pattie, Marcia, Linda, Sally, Julie, Kathleen, Maggie, Brian, Cheryl, Nancy, Michelle and we had a new visitor to the group by the name of Julie.<br />
Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-7373897561481832532018-02-25T01:33:00.001-05:002018-02-25T01:33:29.326-05:00Feb 25th Meet Up<br />
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Business: The 2017 list of members was distributed via excel file. Two files also went out showing you what Lynn Ann has plans to be teaching. Her schedule is free so far. Look over these lessons and see if you have any interest in anything she is teaching. One way or the other, please let Laurie know if you have an interest or you do not. If there is someone else out there that has caught your eye and you would like to learn from them it doesn't hurt to put it out there so when the time comes, we know whom you want.<br />
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Laurie said she would like to have the years demos filled in by the next meeting. So far it looks like she had hit the mark. <br />
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Maggie has an issue with her eyes and it is quite painful. She could use some healing thoughts.<br />
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Next Meeting Michelle will demo how to make her cute little flower bowls. This should be an awesome class.<br />
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Julie has picked a month to do a two day class with us and she will let us know more soon.<br />
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Demo Today by Christine. She showed us how to put together a extruded cane bracelet. She also shared her knowledge of tools that she uses. She shared findings and guided us all. She showed us some of the items that she has made with her scrap extrusions as well. Really a great lesson with lots of tips and techniques. Thanks Christine. Brian took a video of it so Maggie will get to see it too. Thanks Brian.<br />
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Attendees: Christine, Kathy, Brian, Nancy, Laurie, Pattie, Cheryl, Julie, Sally, Sarah, Michelle and KathleenNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-75362560511763309932017-12-08T15:14:00.002-05:002017-12-08T15:14:22.335-05:00December Meeting cancelledHi everyone,<br />
Due to weather and to very low attendance, we are cancelling the QCC Christmas Party / meeting tomorrow, December 9. <br />
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May everyone have a Merry Christmas,Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year!<br />
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Cheryl SmithCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16209213982761070127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-7369142057867601872017-11-02T17:34:00.001-04:002017-11-02T17:34:15.621-04:00October Clay Meet Up<br />
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Business: Next month (November) no meet up. December meet up will be the 2nd Saturday of the month. Make note. This day will be for sharing pot luck and great foods (remember that things need to be designated if they have any dairy products or are not vegan or gluten free). We may see some Blue Ridge Guild members. As for claying, it could happen..... usually someone has a Christmas ornament to show off and we usually try to duplicate. It isn't a has to happen though. We plan to party, talk and enjoy! Bring your tools and clay just in case...<br />
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Demo was given by Nancy. She showed how to make a burl wood cane and how to put it on the pen kit tubes and while the tubes baked, she showed how to put the pen together. There were some awesome pens that happened. If you haven't seen the pic check on facebook. They are really nice. Great job all. This burl wood cane was a Cindy Lietz class that Nancy had taken, so credit to Cindy Lietz.<br />
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Attendees: Maggie, Cheryl, Nancy, Brian, Michelle, Kathleen, Pattie, Christine, Linda, Marcia, Sally and new member welcome to Sarah.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-72333717713205269572017-10-20T20:37:00.001-04:002017-10-20T20:38:18.914-04:00<div>
October clay day is for making pens. The guild has purchased one pen kit for each member of the guild. The kits will arrive with me on Saturday. These kits are the inexpensive slim lines and they have many kits to choose from, should you desire to have more kits. I will show you how to make the burlwood cane for the pens. The faux wood seems to be very popular so I thought I'd share that one with you.</div>
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We will need minimal amts of clay for this.</div>
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Mostly we will use the metallics to get that shimmer we want. Additional highlights of a couple other colors sometimes bring out the wood look so approximate amts are below and all are premo brands. Figure approximately about 1/4 to 1/2 of a section of each of these colors (a square of clay packet has four sections in it).</div>
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18 K Gold</div>
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Highlights require even less than the above so grab some scrap of Aliz Crimson, Ecru and Burnt Sienna (Like maybe a pinch of each if you use them).</div>
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Buffing squares (I have a set and you can use mine if you don't have them) Sandpaper will do also but I like the pads.</div>
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A scrap of denim</div>
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A hammer and a wash cloth that can be ripped (in case you ruin it)</div>
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If you don't want to make the burl wood pen, bring a sheet of decorated clay for your pen approximately 4" x 6. Keep your design small as the actual amt of clay placed on the tubes is probably 2 x 3"</div>
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I think that will do it. Looking forward to seeing you all.</div>
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3994981801690076388.post-64406535875662173362017-08-27T11:23:00.000-04:002017-08-27T11:24:30.946-04:00August 26, 2017<br />
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Business: Laurie is looking into a group getting together and going off to Into The Forest. More info to come. Kathleen was working on getting a date for us to have a lesson on photographing our work. More info to come later. <br />
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Demo is not in stone yet for the month of September. Laurie is working on it. More info to come. October demo is Nancy with the pen kits. Pen kits have been ordered and there is one for each (paid) member provided by the guild. If you desire more than one pen, these pens can be purchased at Penn State Industries, you can find them on line (I normally go for the less than $4 slimline ones.) If you are bringing a friend, let me know so I can pull a pen kit from my personal stash so everyone has something to work on. I will demo how to attach your clay, how to sand your pieces to smooth as butter finish and lastly show you how to put your pen kits together. <br />
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November is a no meeting month as it falls on Thanksgiving weekend and that is an issue for many. December meeting will be the usual party and ornaments or whatever you might want to work on. The date is the 2nd week of Dec rather than the 4th. Make note of this. Keep in mind when you bring treats that there are some with allergies to some food items. I know there are some that need gluten free, some are vegan, and some cannot do any kind of dairy. So, with that in mind, please prepare some goodies and be certain to know absolutely what the ingredients are so no one is getting ill. Label things if you know they have <strong>dairy </strong>and we can prevent anyone going to the ER! <br />
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Pattie gave a wonderful demo on a surface technique for transparent clay. Chalks, pan pastels, silver leaf, gold leaf were all used, and from what I could see before I left, colors were varied and bright and everyone was getting ready to do some carving/cutting and forming. Pattie had shown us several different techniques she has experimented with and brought some finished items as well. Everyone was busy creating and enjoying. Thank you Pattie for being so generous with your time and patience. It was splendid.<br />
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Attendees: Laurie, Pattie, Sally, Maggie, Cheryl, Kathy, Linda, Michelle, Brian, Nancy and Sally brought her daughter in law as a guest.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12554983520156143529noreply@blogger.com0