August 2021
GCA Newsletter

Grand Clay Arts Meeting

The next general membership meeting of Grand Clay Arts will be September 16, 2021, at 9:00AM.  See further information below.

Message from the President

Bruce Lucas

Fellow Members,
 

Fall 21 season is just around the corner!
 

We are looking forward to the return of our seasonal members. The first fall membership meeting will be held Thursday Sept 16, 2021 at 9:00 am. The gathering will be an in-person meeting, along with a Zoom option for members unable to attend.
 

The fall season will feature a complete roster of over 50 classes and workshops led by our accomplished instructor staff. The goal is to offer members a meaningful balance between in depth classes and one session, fun filled, workshops leading to an enriching overall clay experience.
 

Also, this week, the Village Center begins the area’s phase one upgrade. The project’s planned completion is early December . The goal of the million-dollar renovation is to improve the overall usefulness of the area. This includes expanded seating, upgraded entertainment sound system and first-class evening lighting. Project progress to be posted bi-weekly on the SCG website.
 

One additional Fall 21 housekeeping note. Please enter your planned studio time, in advance, on the website homepage computer reservation system. The purpose is to help fellow members plan their studio visits to maximize potter wheel and hand building table space.
 

Thank you!

Have a great August!

Enjoying Summer!

Sherri G and another marvelous summertime plate.  How does she do it?
                                


Ann F - summertime masterpiece with a little help from the great grand kids!        
                                                                      
Betty J's summer mint green pot in the gallery
                                           
Jeff M creates a fun summertime bowl
                                                                       
Sharon C gets fancy with texture!
                                  

Lynne S has seen the summer fly by!
                                                                  

Mary K and members of her kick line!
                              

What have you been up to?

IT Corner

Karen LeMar, IT Director

Our homepage is taking on a new look and feel. We hope you are finding these to be positive changes! Please let us know of any comments or feedback.

  • The new LOGIN button is in the upper right corner of the homepage. The new login page will also assist you in resetting your password if you’ve forgotten it.

  • You can learn details about upcoming classes and workshops via the beautiful class "Ads" that are designed by our talented Ruth Bell!

  • Look for the link to our Facebook Group. It’s a great place to share your latest work, share helpful tips with others, or just see what’s going on at GCA!

Hope this is helpful; email me with questions!

Karen LeMar, IT Director

webmaster@grandclayarts.com

Tea Bowls with Hamish Jackson

Lynne Shanrock

A number of our members were able to enjoy a wonderful experience in this workshop.  Many tea bowls were painstakingly handcrafted and a new appreciation was gained by the attendees learning more about the tea ceremony, making several tea bowls as well as enjoying Hamish Jackson's tea making and then tasting from his unique and lovely tea bowl creations. Here's a peek.

 

        

Upcoming Classes and Events

Lynne Shanrock

Class

Date

Time

Instructor

Ghosts, Goblins & Skulls, Oh My!

9/7 & 9/9

3-6 PM

Mary King

Basic Clay - Hand Building -September

9/14, 21, 28

3-6 PM

Lynne Shanrock

5.5 Instant Mixer - Underglaze This! - September

9/23/2021

3-6 PM

Mary King

Beginning Wheel - October

10/4, 7, 18, 21

3-6 PM

Pat O'Brien

5.5 Instant Mixer - Underglaze This! - October #1

10/5/2021

3-6 PM

Mary King

Intermediate Hand Building

10/7, 14, 21

6-9 PM

Lynne Shanrock

Basic Clay - Hand Building - October

10/12, 19, 26

3-6 PM

Pat O'Brien

Columns and Bottles

10/13, 15

3-6 PM

Diane Niehof

Whimsical Village Cylinder

10/20, 27

3-6 PM

Pat O'Brien

5.5 Instant Mixer - Underglaze This! -October #2

10/25/2021

3-6 PM

Mary King

Sundancer Luminaria

10/29/2021

6-10 PM

Lynne Shanrock

 

COMING SOON – Available for registration 9/1/21: Underglaze This! and Mask Making

Please check the website for the latest class and event information (www.grandclayarts.com)

Newsletter

Lynne Shanrock

For past Grand Clay Arts members . . .

Suprise!  The GCA Board has chosen to include former members in the distribution of the newsletter to provide a glimpse of the activities in the club.  We would love to entice you back into the fold!  Should you wish to opt out, please do so using the link at the bottom of this newsletter. 
GCA Newsletter - August 2021