January 2015 Meeting:

Business news:  Demos for the next few months have tentatively been decided.  February we will be hosting a Bottles Of Hope day.  Everyone should bring a 5" glass bottle or smaller (some will be provided) and enough clay colors to decorate your bottles.  Sonny's BBQ has gifted Nancy W a catered event and so we will all be fed.  The Ashville Guild has also been invited.  Please send Nancy a note letting her know how many plan to attend so we can be certain to have enough food for all.  March: Pattie will be doing a demo for us.  April: Linda wants to do a demo (perhaps at her home).  May:  Kathy has volunteered for a demo  (if something comes up between now and then and she can't do it; Maggie has said she will fill in). 

Julie Eakes gave a wonderful demo on making organic looking pieces.  She gave useful tips and techniques and allowed everyone to be creative.  We learned a new IKat technique and learned to use a gouge creatively.  Thanks Julie for showing us this demo.  An assortment of beautiful pieces were made and perhaps in Feb we can return with them so we can take some pics for the site.

Attendees:  Maggie, Cheryl, Kathy, Linda, Nancy, Laurie, Beth, Patti, Lynn, Julie, and Christine drove in to visit.

January 2015 Meeting - Julie's pin demo

Charlotte Guild Meeting Saturday Jan 24, 2015

 



Happy New Year everyone!  I will be demonstrating how to make this pin.  You will need clay....duh! for mine I used black, yellow green, blue. white and a skinner blend from yellow to red.  You can use what ever colors you like.  It won't take a lot.  You will need a gouge tool if you have one.  I will have some to share.  I use gilders paste and acrylic paint that I will bring too.  Bring a pin back and something to texture the back.

See you on Saturday!

Just a note to all those coming Saturday: I think I forgot to say in addition to snack foods please bring your own beverages.  Thanks, Maggie

QCC December meeting

Hi Y'all,
It's almost time for our December meeting/party.  December 13, 12-4.  The usual place.  We will be doing cookie cutter clay holiday ornaments.  So bring your favorite cutters, clay colors and embellishments (crystals, glitter, beads...) And a party type snack to share (if you can).  Please respond to Cheryl or me if you plan to come so we have a head count.  Look forward to seeing lots of you all!
Maggie

Next meeting

Hi everyone,
Just a reminder our next meeting is in December, the second Saturday of the month.  We are planning to have a Christmas party.  We will post more information in the coming weeks. And put out a food sign up sheet.
Hope everyone going to the BRPCG  has a great time at the Maggie Maggio class.
See you all soon,
Cheryl S.

September 27, 2014 
Queen City Clayers Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order.  Discussion of on coming demo's and meet ups. October and November there will be no meeting for Queen City Clayers.  Our next meet up will be Dec 13th at noontime.  The demo will be one that Patti has prepared for.  She will post the supply list before the meeting.  There is a list of individuals bringing food/drink items for this meet up.  It's a holiday party for those that can attend.  If you can attend and have not signed up for a food/drink, please get with Cheryl and let her know what you can bring.  It is not covered dish, it is more like a banquet of appetizers/goodies. 
January meeting will be the 4th weekend as usual. 
Nancy demonstrated the Geisha Girl and there were hand outs for patterns and directions.  The dolls can be quite cute and attractive. Many opportunities to embellish to your hearts content. 

Attendees:
Patti, Cheryl, Maggie, Nancy, Linda, Vicki, Jennie and Lynn. 

Hi everyone.  September is upon us and our next meet up is Sept 27th.  I'm excited and a bit nervous as I am going to demo a Geisha Doll.  This idea came from a previous (old) issue of Polymer Café back the summer of 2007.  The doll is adorable.  Our dolls will be approximately 6" high and I've adjusted the pattern to accommodate our size.

Supply List: 
Usual Clay Tool Kit
Flesh Color Clay
White Color Clay
2 Bright Matchy Colors For the Inner and Outer Robes
Black Color Clay
Assorted bits of various colors might come in useful
Scrap Clay a wad about 3" by 3" will be used for the base
Color to cover your base with that should also match the colors you've chosen.  I often go with the sash being the same color as the base.
If you have tiny flower canes you may find them to come in handy for your decoration of the outer robe as you want it to appear like it is fabric.
Super Glue Gel
Poly Paste

I will bring the skewers, the micron pens, and the blush make-up.

I'm looking forward to having a creative day  with you all.
Nancy