We have a chance at a really good opportunity to open up another venue for potters and people who want to try their hand at something new and wonderful! The pottery studio has been given use of a really nice slab roller. It is on loan, and I think we can keep it as long as we care for it properly. Free! We also have the chance, at a very reasonable price to purchase a used, but top of the line, clay extruder. This will be great for anyone wanting to try some handbuilding sculptural work! Both machines are easy to use once you see how they work. And, no electrical parts! The slab roller is a done deal. My only suggestion is either we supply our own canvas as it is an expendable part of this.  I was told the extruder had to be voted on by the board. I have no idea who the board is, other than I know Jo was appointed at the last meeting by Claudia, so I assume Claudia is on it too. Anyhow, if you know who ison the board and are interested, please tell them this is a good idea!

I just came back from the guild. For one thing, it is cold and the furnace seems to not be working again. The kiln front piece is back on, so it may be fixed. I did not plug it in to check until I hear from Jim. I did notice the trigger stays in place even without a cone. This won’t work, as nothing will cut the kiln off when it reaches temp. So do not use it yet, potters.

Claudia or Ken when and where can I pick up some cards? Sam says he will put together a piece for the paper. Should I try to get in whenever I can or do you want to see it first. Perhaps I can e-mail a copy to be shared, let me know.
Ruvonna

I just wanted to remind everyone to bring a piece to show before next Monday evening. Alaso, a few volunteers are needed to come by the guild tomorrow after lunch and hang the kid’s and a few adults artwork. Some really different things. I like the eyes….Congratulations to  Ryan and Bridgett and new baby.

Thanks to Donna for forwarding my e-mail I have had a good response so far folks have offered 15 tables and dozens of candle holders. We still need more tables, I am calling friends to see how many I can round up. I will bring the material to the next meeting to measure and cut. I may have to stash the tables in the basement until after the big read reception, but I think I can get the table cloths measured and cut the day of our board meeting. I may ask for a little help himing.

I think we need to congratulate ourselves on another impressive show. Ignoring the rain and the broken horsehair piece in the window, I think it was a successful event, and we should be proud of what we showed the people who entered our . I also think we need to thank those who made it all work. I know I will leave someone out as I do not know everything people did, but I hope you will add to this to make it complete. Thanks to:                                                                          

•  Sue for making 2 great signs even though you were not able to attend
• Mike for hauling tubs, getting balloons, placing signs,  general organizer, kibbutzer, staying late with us and tracking down Debbie, who got Suzie, who got Duff so we could all finally go home
• Jo and Mollie for pizza…that hit the spot
• Russell for bringing dinner Friday
• Ken for placing people when they showed up Thursday and getting panels for the visual artists, and a lot more I am sure
• Bill and Char for watching my spot numerous times for me.
• the city of Maysville for a nice, dry venue and their preparation in having it ready for us

     I just wish Marjorie could have been a part of it.

Wethersfield Cove in Winter