Donations- silverware & paper products to January guild meeting. 

In an effort to be more earth friendly & reduce the amount of plastic we use with our pot luck events, we are asking everyone to go through their old silverware & bring to the January meeting any metal forks, spoons, & knives you have to donate. These silverware will be clean and ready to use on any Guild activities.
Susan Lightcap graciously volunteered to store and wash all silverware.  
Also if you have any paper: plates, napkins, or cups to donate please bring those as well- this keeps the guild from having to purchase them as often and may help you clear out some odds & ends.
January Meeting 
January 26 – 2 - 5 pm

Program: Wire basics: connecting beads and wiring a pendant
Charlotte will present ways to connect beads with wire and jump rings, plus how to wrap a focal bead for a pendant. 

​Leader:  Charlotte Thomas
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Supplies & Tools: 
  • Finished Beads (Baked)
  • Round nose & chain nose pliers
  • Wire cutters
  • 20-gauge coated wire (18 gauge will also work)
  • A small amount of wire will be provided
  • Basic jewelry tools if you have them

​You may bring polymer supplies in case you want to clay instead.
Bring your work to show off!
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If you decide to bring your work or items for sale, notify Connie Clark. 5% of sales will go to the guild.
GAPCG 2020 Shop Hop. This is paid members exclusive event.
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Come join your fellow clayers for a fun day of exploring new equipment and materials for use with polymer clay.

We will meet to carpool at the parking lot at our regular meeting place, leaving at 9:45 am.
First Baptist Church Avondale Estates. 47 Covington Rd., Avondale Estates, GA 30002
If you con’t wish to carpool, you can meet the group anywhere along the route!

Itinerary: 
10:15 am - 11:15 am: Cake Art ~ 3744 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084
11:20 am - 12:00 pm: HandyAce Hardware ~ 3969 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm: Magnolia Room Cafeteria(LUNCH) ~ 4450 Hugh Howell Rd #10, Tucker, GA 30084
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Creative Journey Studios ~ 12630 Crabapple Rd. Suite 220, Milton GA 30004
4:00 pm or so - return to the church
[Shop Hop coordinator: Susan Lightcap}
February Meeting: Member Appreciation Day
February 22 - Saturday! - 9 am - 5 pm

Program: Exploring Extruder Techniques
Join us for a fun clay day exploring extruder techniques. The first demo will cover an overview of extruders, followed by a variety of extruded string techniques. The second demo will show how to use the core adapters to make bead bases, necklace and bracelet “cords” from polymer clay, and other interesting patterns. The final demo will show layering of clay discs in the extruder to achieve a variety of patterned canes. The “retro” cane is one of the most popular uses for an extruder. The reference document in the members’ section will include links for YouTube videos and tutorials that show many ways to use the extruder.
9:45 am: Overview and String Techniques
11:30 am: Discs and Core Adapters
1:30 pm: Layered Techniques

​Leader:  Donna Pratt
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Supplies & Tools: 
Extruder tool, core adapters and extruder discs
Clay, various colors [conditioned if you want a head start]
Scrap clay and canes or cane ends
Regular Polymer Clay tools: Clay conditioning machine, clamps and wood block [please do not bring your motor], work surface, cutters, rollers, etc. 

Your handout is ready at Members Only section: Tools: Extruder technique at https://www.gapcg.org/m---demo-handouts.html 
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Remember to RSVP on Meetup to be eligible for the special raffles that will occur throughout the day!

POT LUCK
Please bring a dish to share for our Pot Luck lunch. To assist members with food sensitivities, please include a list of ingredients next to your homemade food item. The guild will provide beverages, plates, and cups.

2020 Meetings & Events

​2020 Meetings 
  • ​Jan 26 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Feb 8 - 9:45 am - 5pm, Saturday ! Shop Hop
  • Feb 22 – 9 am - 5pm, Saturday ! Member Appreciation Day
  • Mar 22 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting 
  • Apr 26 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Silent Auction
  • May 17 – 2-5pm 3rd Sunday  Regular Meeting  
  • Jun 28– 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Jul 26 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Food Drive
  • Aug 23 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Sep 27 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Oct 25 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Silent Auction
  • Nov 15 – 2-5pm  3rd Sunday  Regular Meeting 
  • Dec 6 – 2-5pm 1st Sunday ! Holiday Party
! means Special
2020 will be here before you know it!
Here are the plans:
The Retreats are planned for the Ga Baptist Conference Center
in Toccoa, GA
and dates for 2020 are:
SPRING
Thursday, April 2 - Sunday, April 5, 2020
FALL
Thursday, Oct 1 - Sunday, Oct 4, 2020

Details are available here: https://www.gapcg.org/retreat.html
2020 Related Events
GAPCG MEETING PLACE
First Baptist Church Avondale Estates
FAMILY LIFE ROOM
47 Covington Rd.
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
From Avondale Estates City in Covington Hyw turn RIGHT on Stratford Rd, beside the church's white sign.
or
From Memorial Dr turn LEFT on Stratford Rd, beside the church's white sign.
Do not take Stratford Green it is in opposite side of the Rd.
Turn right to Avondale Preschool Academy parking.
Family Life Room is on 2nd building that has a large C on it.
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