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Meeting Agendas 2011

August 12, 2011 Agenda  

7:00 - 7:30      Library drop off, Socialize time, Setup table(s), chairs
7:30                 Member meeting starts
7:30 - 8:15      Welcome, Announcements, Show & Tell

Welcome Members & Guests

  • New Members & Guests - Please introduce yourselves
    • Audrey and Ruth

Tonight’s Meeting Program – Cathy Warrick is going to demo her wrapped beads and the Calla Lily pendant.

Other Announcements:

  • Unscheduled Clay Day: Screen Printing on Clay & Nightlights, Votives, Jewelry
    • Demo volunteers: Christie, Jean, Debbie, Desiree
    • Preferred dates: Sep 11?
    • Time: 10am – 4pm
    • Location: YuAiKai.
    • Cost $10/person. Friends and family are invited.
  • Future Meeting Programs:
      • Sep: Jean – Skinner Blend Cane
      • Oct: Ramona – tiles, frames, mirrors
      • Nov: Shahana - Sutton slice: made easy
      • Dec: Potluck & Gift Exchange!
      • Other ideas: Favorite Tools & Techniques | Doll Making
  • August 13th-14th, 2011, ArtzFest: Burlingame Art and Jazz Festival, Downtown Burlingame, CA
  • August 12-14, 2011: ACC Craft Show: Arts and crafts of all kinds are displayed in the largest fair of its kind on the West Coast, at the Fort Mason Center. Call (415) 896-5060 for more information. Fri, Aug 12 (10am - 8pm); Sat, Aug 13 (10am - 6pm); Sun, Aug 14 (10am - 5pm). $14 per person - One Day Pass, $18 (online only) / $20 (on-site) for a three-day pass http://public.craftcouncil.org/sf
  • Carol Blackburn Workshop – The Ripple Effect, held at the Old Mortuary, St Marychurch St, London, SE164JE, 21 Aug 2011, cost £70
  • August 27-28th, 2011, Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, University Avenue, Palo Alto.
  • Library Issues?


Member Show and/or Tell:
All members

Library Announcements

8:15 - 8:30      Break: Library Checkout
8:30 - 9:30      Tonight’s Program
9:30 - 10:00    Discussions, Questions, Blackberry Bubble Scrubbing, Room Cleanup
10:00               Lights Out


July 8, 2011 Agenda  

7:00 - 7:30      Library drop off, Socialize time, Setup table(s), chairs
7:30                 Member meeting starts
7:30 - 8:15      Welcome, Announcements, Show & Tell

Welcome Members & Guests

  • New Members & Guests - Please introduce yourselves

                       
Tonight’s Meeting Program – Kathy covered pens… I mean polymer clay covered pens by Kathy. J

Other Announcements:

  • Future Meeting Programs:
      • Aug: Cathy  - sculptured Calla Lily Beads & Rollup Beads
      • Sep: Kris – calla Lily earrings
      • Oct: Ramona – tiles, frames, mirrors
      • Nov: Shahana - Sutton slice: made easy
      • Dec: Potluck & Gift Exchange!
      • Other ideas: Favorite Tools & Techniques | Doll Making | Votives & Luminaries
  • Julie Picarello Workshop possibility, July 30/31, Aug 13/14 or 20/21  mail@yhdesigns.com; http://www.yhdesigns.com/
  • Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival: July 9-10th, 2011; 10am to 5pm ; distinctive works of artists and craftspeople from over a dozen states. The Festival also features select vintages by the glass from local wineries as well as a wide variety of foods including Thai, Chinese, Mexican, All American favorites like sausages, hot links and roasted corn, sweets of all kinds, free concerts on three stages, offering a variety of music and entertainment.
  • 2011 IPCA Retreat, Week of July 11-13, 2011 • Pre-Retreat Classes*, July 14-16, 2011 • Retreat at the Indian Lakes Resort • Bloomingdale, IL
  • August 6-7, 2011, Fremont Festival of the Arts, Fremont, CA
  • August 13th-14th, 2011, ArtzFest: Burlingame Art and Jazz Festival, Burlingame, CA
  • August 27-28th, 2011, Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, Palo Alto, CA
  • ACC in August
  • Library Issues?


Member Show and/or Tell:
All members

Library Announcements

8:15 - 8:30      Break: Library Checkout
8:30 - 9:30      Tonight’s Program
9:30 - 10:00    Discussions, Questions, Cooking Celery Solarly, Room Cleanup
10:00               Lights Out


June 10, 2011 Agenda  

7:00 - 7:30      Library drop off, Socialize time, Setup table(s), chairs
7:30                 Member meeting starts
7:30 - 8:15      Welcome, Announcements, Show & Tell

Welcome Members & Guests

  • New Members & Guests - Please introduce yourselves

                       
Scheduled Guild Class
?

Potential Guild Classes

  • Suggestions, ideas?

Tonight’s Meeting Program – Swap Meet & Library Sale

Other Announcements:

  • Future Meeting Programs:
      • Jul:
      • Aug: Cathy  - Calalily Beads & Rollup Beads
      • Other ideas: Favorite Tools & Techniques | Doll Making | Votives & Luminaries
  • PolyPalooza 2011: Clayville Polymer Clay Guild would like to invite members of the South Bay guild to join us at Lake Tahoe June 24-28, 2011 for PolyPalooza 2011. Info and contact email are on our website http://clayvillecalifornia.com/retreats
  • Dotty Calabrese offers: 3-Day Adult Beginning Weaving Classes ; Sat., July 2 – Mon., July 4, 2011; Mountain View, CA; 8:30 – 5:30 daily (with a one-hour lunch break). Each Class Limited to 7 students Fee: $250, plus a materials fee of $70
  • Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival: July 9-10th, 2011; 10am to 5pm ; distinctive works of artists and craftspeople from over a dozen states. The Festival also features select vintages by the glass from local wineries as well as a wide variety of foods including Thai, Chinese, Mexican, All American favorites like sausages, hot links and roasted corn, sweets of all kinds, free concerts on three stages, offering a variety of music and entertainment.
  • Library Issues?


Member Show & Tell:
All members

Library Announcements

8:15 - 8:30      Break: Library Checkout
8:30 - 9:30      Tonight’s Program
9:30 - 10:00    Discussions, Questions, Door Bell Earrings, Room Cleanup
10:00               Lights Out


May 13, 2011 Agenda  

7:00 - 7:30      Library drop off, Socialize time, Setup table(s), chairs
7:30                 Member meeting starts
7:30 - 8:15      Welcome, Announcements, Show & Tell

Welcome Members & Guests

  • New Members & Guests - Please introduce yourselves
  • No Library this month. Jean is doing a Girl Scout leader thing this weekend.

                       
Scheduled Guild Class?

Potential Guild Classes

  • Suggestions, ideas?

Tonight’s Meeting Program – Desiree does deWire – wireworking bits and tips

Other Announcements:

  • Future Meeting Programs:
      • Jun: Swap Meet & Library Sale
      • Jul:
      • Aug: Cathy  - Calalily Beads & Rollup Beads
      • Other ideas: Favorite Tools & Techniques | Doll Making | Votives & Luminaries
  • This Weekend! Open Clay Day: 15 May  – Molds & Antiquing Techniques
    • other ideas for future activities: Transfers, Lamps, Wireworking
  • Complex Blends & Petal Bracelets – Sarah Shriver Workshop, May 14 & 15 at the The Spirited Bead & Klews Gallery in Tehachapi, CA.  http://www.klewexpressions.com
  • Jun 5th Naglee Park Open Studios; The House of Bagels & The Garage, 505 E. San Carlos Street/South 11th St., San Jose Details: http://nagleepark.org/npos
    • Debbie Anderson will be selling her work at: 685 Margaret Street/South 15th St.,  San Jose (in the backyard)
  • Dotty Calabrese, of Just for Fun, www.craftswomen.com/Dotty, is selling off the remainder of her Tin Lizzie Ornaments stock.  From now through May 15, all remaining ornaments are on sale while supplies last. Contact dottycala@aol.com for details.
  • Shopping Tour – Are you up for it? We’re thinking San Francisco area
    • Lee Beer has volunteered to investigate
  • PolyPalooza 2011: Clayville Polymer Clay Guild would like to invite members of the South Bay guild to join us at Lake Tahoe June 24-28, 2011 for PolyPalooza 2011. Info and contact email are on our website http://clayvillecalifornia.com/retreats
  • Library Issues?


Member Show & Tell:
All members

Library Announcements

8:15 - 8:30      Break: Library Checkout
8:30 - 9:30      Tonight’s Program
9:30 - 10:00    Discussions, Questions, Poppy Flower Polishing, Room Cleanup
10:00               Lights Out


Apr 8, 2011 Agenda  

7:00 - 7:30      Library drop off, Socialize time, Setup table(s), chairs
7:30                 Member meeting starts
7:30 - 8:15      Welcome, Announcements, Show & Tell

Welcome Members & Guests

  • New Members & Guests - Please introduce yourselves
  • Library returns:  Please use the forms provided – one form for all returned materials.

                       
Scheduled Guild Class
?

Potential Guild Classes

  • Suggestions, ideas?

Tonight’s Meeting Program – Jean conducts a CaBazel Make & Take for all attendees

Other Announcements:

  • Future Meeting Programs:
      • May: Wireworking Tips by Desiree
      • Jun: Swap Meet & Library Sale
      • Jul: ?
      • Aug: ?
  • Open Clay Day: 15 May  – Molds & Antiquing Techniques
    • other ideas for future activities: Transfers, Lamps, Wireworking
  • Shopping Tour – Are you up for it? We’re thinking San Francisco area
    • Lee Beer has volunteered to investigate
  • Dotty Calabrese, of Just for Fun, www.craftswomen.com/Dotty, will be at:
    • Foothill Quilters Show, Gold Country Fair Grounds, Auburn, CA , Apr 9-10
    • Carquinez Strait Stitchers Quilt Show, Benicia, CA, May 1-2
    • Visit her website for the full schedule
  • Library Issues


Member Show & Tell:
All members

Library Announcements

8:15 - 8:30      Break: Library Checkout
8:30 - 9:30      Tonight’s Program
9:30 - 10:00    Discussions, Questions, Judge Judy Judging, Room Cleanup
10:00               Lights Out


Mar 11, 2011 Agenda  

7:00 - 7:30 Library drop off, Socialize time, Setup table(s), chairs
7:30 Member meeting starts
7:30 - 8:15 Welcome, Announcements, Show & Tell

Welcome Members & Guests
• New Members & Guests - Please introduce yourselves
• Library returns: Please use the forms provided – one form for all returned materials.

Scheduled Guild Class
Christi Friesen, March 26 & 27, 2011
Sat: Steampunk Designs
Sun: Leaves & Flowers
$75 per day or $140 for both

Jean Sheppard - class coordinator; Class held at the Yu Ai Kai Community Center. This class is for members only.

Potential Guild Classes
• Suggestions, ideas?

Tonight’s Meeting Program – Polymer Clay Cane Tips & Tricks by Christie

Other Announcements:
• Future Meeting Programs:
 Apr: TBD by Jean
 May: Wireworking Tips by Desiree
 Jun: Swap Meet & Library Sale
• New guild website address: http://www.sbpcg.com
• Open Clay Day – Molds & Antiquing Techniques
o other ideas for future activities: Transfers, Lamps, Wireworking
• Shopping Tour – Are you up for it? We’re thinking San Francisco area
• Dotty Calabrese, of Just for Fun, www.craftswomen.com/Dotty, will be at:
o 2011 Contemporary Crafts Market; Booth #410, Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason, San Francisco, Sa, 3/12 - 10a - 5p and Su, 3/13 - 10a - 5p, $8 admission - children under 12 yrs free
o Foothill Quilters Show, Gold Country Fair Grounds, Auburn, CA , Apr 9-10

o Visit her website for the full schedule
• Library Issues

Member Show & Tell: All members

Library Announcements

8:15 - 8:30 Break: Library Checkout
8:30 - 9:30 Tonight’s Program
9:30 - 10:00 Discussions, Questions, Salt and Sugar Polishing, Room Cleanup
10:00 Lights Out


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