Meetings

August Meeting
August 25 – 2 - 5 pm

Program: Faux Tortoise Shell
Description: This demo will show you how to create a layer tortoise shell look.

Leader: Kay Davis

Supplies & Tools:
Clay: Translucent Polymer Clay, Brown, Slate Gray and/or Black Clay

Tools
Various shapes of preferred cutters to form your beads/cabochons.

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.

Bring your work to show off!

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

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.

Bring your work to show off!

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 27 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Silent Auction
Nov 10 – 2-5pm 2nd Sunday ! Holiday Market
Dec 7 – 2-5pm Saturday ! Holiday Party

! means Special

2019 Related Events

Jan 26-27 Intergalactic Bead Show @ Infinite/Gwinnett Center for details see http://beadshows.com/
Feb 1-2 Heirloom Rubber Stamp show – held annually at Gwinnett County fairgrounds off of Sugarloaf Pkwy. Visit their website: https://heirloompro.com/product/lawrenceville-georgia/
April 13-14 Intergalactic Bead Show @ Infinite/Gwinnett Center for details see http://beadshows.com/
April 13 9am-6pm GAPCG Display Table - Intergalactic Bead Show @ Infinite/Gwinnett Center
8 Aug, Saturday Zero Landfill at 8am - 12 noon
8 Aug, Saturday Zero Landfill at 8am - 12 noon
Aug 10-11 Intergalactic Bead Show @ Infinite/Gwinnett Center for details see http://beadshows.com/
Nov 2-3 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.