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 and Magic Gloss application.
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.
  • UV lamp to cure resin (nail uv lamps work too) & extension cord for the light.  We are asking members to share with fellow members lamps during the meeting.
  • Toothpicks.
  • Index cards.
  • A couple flat pieces of cured Polymer Clay (just in case we can't achieve complete dryness on washer pieces). 
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Silent Auction event at this meeting.  Attendees are asked to donate items they may no longer use but others may find useful- it need not be just polymer related items.  All proceeds go to the Guild. So, take advantage of this opportunity to recycle some older treasures and acquire some new bargain finds. 
  • Bring cash or check for acquisitions.
  • Arrive 15 minutes early to set up your donations with silent-bid forms provided.
November Meeting
November 11, 2018 - 2-5pm 
Program: Faux Wood Grain
Donna will demonstrate a simple way to make faux woodgrain based on the technique by Bob Wiley. The photos of the samples do not fully show the mica shift effect that is the basis for this technique. Look for the faux wood grain examples on the display table at the October meeting!
Leader:  Donna Pratt
Supplies & Tools:
  • Well-conditioned metallic clay in golds (regular gold and/or 18k gold and antique gold) and copper.
  • Additional colors needed: red, green, black.
  • Optional colors: raw sienna, burnt umber, ecru, bronze.
  • ​Basic Polymer Clay Tool Kit: Pasta Machine w/clamp, handle, wood block to protect table, work surface, cutting blade, acrylic roller.
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December Meeting Annual Holiday Party
December 9, 2018 - 2-5pm 
Program: Paper Beads Jewelry
Leader:  Andala Curd
Supplies & Tools: TBA


Potluck of covered food.
Tool Swap.
  1. ​This is voluntary. You bring one you take home one.
  2. Could be hand made or store bought tool for use with Polymer Clay.
  3. Attach a short description about your tool in your package.  
Ornament Swap.
  1. ​This is voluntary. You bring one you take home one.
  2. Have to be hand made by you with Polymer Clay as main material/component.


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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.

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
2019 Meetings 
  • Jan 27 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting
  • Feb 23 – 9 am - 5pm, Saturday ! Membership Appreciation Day
  • Mar 24 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting 
  • Apr 28 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Silent Auction
  • May 19 – 2-5pm 3rd 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
  • Oct 27 – 2-5pm Regular Meeting ! Silent Auction
  • Nov 10 – 2-5pm  2nd Sunday ! Holiday Market
  • Dec 8 – 2-5pm 2nd Sunday ! Holiday Party
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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/​​
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