September Meeting
September 22  – 2 - 5 pm

Program: Fractured Mokume Gane - Imitation Stone
Description: This demo will show you two new approaches to mokume gane layering that look like fractured stone.
A tool technique will also be demonstrated.

​Leader:  Donna Pratt
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Supplies & Tools: 
Top sample: Clay
  • Three colors of conditioned clay for a small skinner blend – or a pre-made skinner blend
  • Extra conditioned clay of the lightest color of the skinner blend
Bottom sample: Clay
  • Small amount of conditioned translucent (about ½ ounce)
  • Small amount of six to eight colors of conditioned clay (between 1-inch and 2-inch squares)
  • Small amount mixed scrap clay colors – scrap pieces, not blended (optional)
  • Embossing powder or glitter (optional)
Tools (in addition to regular clay tools)
  • Metal ruler, butter knife, credit card or other stiff straight edge that is slightly thicker than a clay blade
  • Chopstick, knitting needle, fondant tools  or other pointed items
Regular tools:
Pasta machine, clamps and wood piece to protect table from the clamps, work surface, clay blades, acrylic roller/brayer, wet wipes/paper towel.
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​RSVP on Meetup!
​Bring your work to show off!
GAPCG Full Day Claying featuring Marcia's "t-shirt yarn" bracelet.
Saturday, September 28, 2019,  from 9 AM [set up] to 5 PM. 
Workshop will start promptly at 9:30 am.

Paid members only event. Potluck lunch! RSVP on Meetup is required!

Workshop: "t-shirt yarn" bracelet.
Instructor: Marcia Palmer.

Suggested materials:
  • A half block of conditioned clay (about 1oz.) in the color of your choice
  • Rubber stamps with deeply etched design (optional - this technique will be used in the demo but there are many other possibilities)
  • 1 1/2" - 2" cutters to shape the toggle (round, oval, square, etc. or cut free form) 
  • 3/8" and 3/4" Kemper circle cutters for the holes
  • 1 1/8" X 1/2" rectangular cutter for toggle bar (or cut free form)
  • Contrasting color of acrylic paint for highlighting (if rubber stamping is used)
  • T shirt yarn (will be provided in black and gray)
  • A demo of how to make t-shirt yarn will also be provided. If interested in making your own t-shirt yarn, please bring any x large cotton tshirt  (No seams) 
  • Sand paper (400, 600, 800 grit) and a bowl to hold water for sanding.
  • Superglue
A buffer will be available for finishing your piece.

Regular tools:
Pasta machine, clamps and wood piece to protect table from the clamps. If you are using Motor, you will need long extension cord.
Work surface, clay blades, acrylic roller/brayer, wet wipes/paper towel.

Other information to add about the event:
Please bring a dish to share for pot luck lunch.
Beverages, cups, dishes and plastic ware will be provided.

Paid members only event. Potluck lunch! RSVP on Meetup is required!
Techniques pictured include rubber stamping, mokume gane, stenciling, and caning.
HOW TO PREPARE POTLUCK-FOOD AT GAPCG EVENTS?
Potluck/Food at GAPCG Events:
There are usually a variety of dietary restrictions and
allergies among participants at GAPCG Guild events, and as a courtesy to those individuals, the organizers of any guild event where food is served encourage participants to print on an index sized card placed at their dish
1) a list of known ingredients in the dish so those with restrictions may determine for themselves if a food may be suitable for them,
2) and the name of person that brought the dish so any members with further questions can ask. 
If you have a recipe that can fit on an index sized card & are willing to share the recipe of what you brought, participants raving about your yummy dish can take a picture and have the recipe handy to make it themselves along with covering the info above.  A win-win for everyone enjoying your tasty dish!
We generally do not try to orchestrate what people bring and leave the choice of purchasing something or a homemade item up to you.  We usually have a nice variety of things, and suggest to anyone trying to decide on what to bring, simply make it something you enjoy so you know you will have at least that item you can eat.
GAPCG Shop Hop ~ date to be announced.
This Members only event was created to help our members discover the many opions available locally to find & purchase items useful for polymer clay art work regardless if they were designed specifcally for polymer use.
It is a daylong event to open your eyes to the endless possibilities of what you can create with.​

2019 Meetings & Events

2019 Meetings 
  • Jan 27 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Feb 23 – 9 am - 5pm, Saturday ! Member Appreciation Day
  • Mar 24 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting 
  • Apr 28 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Silent Auction
  • May 12 – 2-5pm 2nd Sunday  Regular Meeting  
  • Jun 23 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Jul 28 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Food Drive
  • Aug 25 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Sep 22 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Sep 28 - Time TBA, Saturday ! Workshop: Marcia Palmer
  • Oct 5 - 11 am - 5pm, Saturday! Shop Hop
  • Oct 27 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Silent Auction
  • Nov 10 – 2-5pm  2nd Sunday ! Holiday Market
  • Dec 7 – 2-5pm Saturday ! 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, May 7 - Sunday, May 10, 2020
FALL
Thursday, Oct 1 - Sunday, Oct 4, 2020

Details are available here: https://www.gapcg.org/retreat.html
2019 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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