And More Retreats in our Backyard

Friend of the Guild, Mona Kissel has this announcement about the mixed media retreat next July:

 
 

 

Hello Everyone!  We are spreading the word about our second annual Polymer Clay Collaborative & Mixed Media Retreat   Retreat dates:  July 19-25, 2010,  in beautiful Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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Cabin Fever Clay Fest coming up in February

Friend of the Guild, Kathyrn Ottman, sent us this reminder about this wonderful event right in our backyard:
Don’t forget Cabin Fever Clay Fest coming up 19-24 Feb. with hands-on workshops in Laurel, Maryland.  Featuring pre-conference instructors Jeff Dever, Lindly Haunani, Nan Roche, Maggie Maggio, Cindy Silas, and newly added Jana Roberts Benzon. 
Conference instructors include Tony Aquino, [...]

Library Additions

Well those who were able to attend Sunday’s meeting took full advantage of the new library books:  Amulets & Talismans, by Robert Dancik, Artful Polymer Clay by Gail Ritchey and Polymer Clay Color Inspirations by Lindly Huanani and Maggie Maggio.  These are all great books that I am sure you will all like to browse [...]

What You Missed….

Our meeting yesterday was lightly attended, allowing for a smaller, more intimate grouping.  We had an absolutely spectular demo on filling channel bracelet blanks with polymer clay.  The first part of the demo involved filling the channel with a solid color of clay.  The second part of the demo involved laying in a patterned sheet [...]

Traffic Update

Just as an FYI, AIDSWalk Philly is Sunday.  Check-in begins at 7:00 am, and the walk is scheduled to start at 9:00.  What this means for us is that parking will surely be limited, and there may be street closures.   (I was unable to find the route map for the walk, so I don’t know which [...]

This is a Test.

This is only a test. In the event of an actual polymer emergency, you will be instructed on which clay gear is most essential to pack, and where the preheated ovens are. However, this is only a test, so no action is necessary at this time.  Thank you for your attention.
terri, deputy to the deputy [...]