September Meeting
September 23, 2018 - 2-5pm 
Program: Swellegant by Christi Friesen 
Q: What is Swellegant? 
A: Metal Coatings can be applied to all surfaces, including polymer clay, glass, wood, ceramic, concrete, foam, metal and resin. It is very durable, outdoor-safe, water-based, non-toxic and non-hazardous. It is made of finely ground metal suspended in a binder.
Anita will show how to use it on Polymer Clay.
Leader:  Anita Kennerly
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Supplies & Tools: 
1 cured small (1-2 inch) polymer item- can be made with scrap clay since it will be covered with Swellegant product.  We will be using the Swellegant product on baked clay.
Gloves, soft paint brush, cup for water & cleaning, mini bathroom cups or condiment cups for product, paper towels, a plastic bag or table clothe to work on top of.
The guild will be purchasing a limited supply of the Swellegant brand of metal coatings, patinas, and dyes for use during the meeting on a small object as described above.

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Photo: Christi Friesen.
October Meeting
October 21, 2018 - 2-5pm 
Program: Washer Art
Rita will demo various ways to turn ordinary metal washers jumbo size or small to colorful 'donut'  shaped beads. 
Leader:  Rita Sim
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​Supplies & Tools: 
  • Metal  washers [available at Hardware stores].
  • Alcohol inks, felt applicator [optional: gloves], disposable table cloth.
  • Krylon High-gloss Crystal Clear Spray Paint [beware this product has organic paint solvent odor] .
  • Fan/heat gun.
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 Picture
One of several ways to make simple washers pretty.

2018 Meetings & Events

2018 Meetings 
  • Jan 28 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Feb 17 – 9am-5pm Saturday, full day ! Member Appreciation Day event
  • Mar 25 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Apr 22 – 2-5pm ! Silent Auction
  • Apr 26-29 – Full Days ! Spring Retreat (includes Thursday add on option)
  • May 20 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Jun 24 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Jul 22 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Food Drive
  • Aug 26 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Sep 8 – 9am-5pm Saturday, full day ! GAPCG 20th Anniversary
  • Sep 23 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Oct 21 – 2-5pm ! 3rd Sunday, Silent Auction
  • Oct 25-28 – Full Days ! Fall Retreat (incl. Thursday add on option)
  • Nov 11 – 2-5pm ! 2nd Sunday; Holiday Market
  • Dec 9 – 2-5pm ! 2nd Sunday;Holiday Party
! means Special
2018 Related Events
  • ​Nov 3 Saturday – 10am-5pm GAPCG Display Table at the Intergalactic Bead Show entrance area.
  • Nov 3-4 Intergalactic Bead Show @ Infinite/Gwinnett Center for details see http://beadshows.com/​
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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