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KCCG Teabowl National 2013
The teabowls have been chosen. Click on the logo to go to the TBN site and see them all!
Would you like to sponsor the show or a purchase award? Click here to find out how!! Summer Ceramics for Young Artists
Doug Jeppesen Workshop
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This years juror, Doug Jeppesen stoking the wood fire kiln
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teabowl by Doug Jeppesen...2012
Doug has participated in every exhibit since the start!
2012 Best Of Show...Bob Schultz
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June~
5...Wednesday
Board meeting, 7pm
12...Wednesday
2WW: 7pm- Bernadette Esperanza Torres
23...Sunday (changed because 'Father's Day' is the 16th)
Volunteer Sunday, 10-2
*lunch afterward for particpants
Board meeting, 7pm
12...Wednesday
2WW: 7pm- Bernadette Esperanza Torres
23...Sunday (changed because 'Father's Day' is the 16th)
Volunteer Sunday, 10-2
*lunch afterward for particpants
July~
CHANGE!!!
June 30th...Sunday
Board Meeting, 7pm
10...Wednesday
2WW: Guerilla Mug Assault. It's all about making mugs an learning about GMA! HANDS ON!
7pm
21...Sunday
Volunteer Sunday, 10-2
*lunch afterward for particpants
June 30th...Sunday
Board Meeting, 7pm
10...Wednesday
2WW: Guerilla Mug Assault. It's all about making mugs an learning about GMA! HANDS ON!
7pm
21...Sunday
Volunteer Sunday, 10-2
*lunch afterward for particpants
Dear KCCG...
Have an idea? Gotta gripe? Convey a compliment?
We don't know what's on your mind unless you
let us know...send us your thoughts.
kcclayguild88@yahoo.com
We don't know what's on your mind unless you
let us know...send us your thoughts.
kcclayguild88@yahoo.com
KCCG on KCTV 5's 'Better KC'
This video was aired on April 4th. If you missed it here is the link: http://www.kctv5.com/video?auto&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=8742113
Member Spotlight:
Send KCCG images of your work (along with your name, short bio/resume of your 'clay life' or an artist's statement, materials used, dimensions and email (for KCCG and potential customers).
All images must be in the form of jpegs, gifs or pngs and be smaller than 1920 x 1920 pixels. kcclayguild88@yahoo.com
Pieces may be for sale, but the selling (and shipping) arrangements must be made between the artist and the buyer.*
All images must be in the form of jpegs, gifs or pngs and be smaller than 1920 x 1920 pixels. kcclayguild88@yahoo.com
Pieces may be for sale, but the selling (and shipping) arrangements must be made between the artist and the buyer.*
GROUPON~ click here to go find out about our Groupon
classes.
2nd WEDNESDAY Workshops...are back on Wednesday!
Second WEDNESDAY Workshops take place the second WEDNESDAYof the month. They start at 7PM and typically last until 8:30-9PM. These workshops are a great bargain...FREE for members and $5.00 for NON-members. Click HERE to go to the WORKSHOP page to find out more or read below!!!
Wednesday, June
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Wednesday, July 10
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_________Clay Guild News_________
All Classes Enrolling Now!Classes have no start and stop date unless they are 'special skills' classes. Please see the class schedule and contact KCCG for space availability and details. Class size is limited! More information available on the "Adult Classes" page or the "Childrens' Classes" page.
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Volunteers Needed...April 21
don't forget that the 3rd Sunday of every month is Volunteer Day...lunch is provided.
There are always projects needing volunteers at The Guild! Call to find out what you can help with!
(Check out our most recent projects: Fan Installation and sizing up the new kiln!)
(Check out our most recent projects: Fan Installation and sizing up the new kiln!)
Melynda Steard, Paul Storms and Brian Klapmeyer seen gazing at the the Father Jim White kiln before dismantling
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Elly, Ethan, Melynda, Paul, Father White, Brian and Josh at the dedication and blessing of the 'Father White' kiln in November!
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Brian Klapmeyer and Thomas Nunnick sizing up the new kiln bought from Father White
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_______________________Other Guild Information_______________________
Our MissionWe are a non-profit, all volunteer run organization with a mission: To provide a supportive environment in which the clay community can meet, share knowledge, experience, and promote public awareness of the ceramic arts and foster creative and economic growth.
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The Guild is for Everyone!People of all ages and skill levels are welcome at the KC Clay Guild. If you have always wanted to try making things out of clay, we have very affordable options to get you started. At the KC Clay Guild, you have access to our studio and all the tools and equipment that the pro's have but without spending thousands of dollars! For as little as $10.00 (during FUN NIGHTS ) you can be on your way to making beautiful ceramic works of art! Making pottery is a great stress reliever so come on down today and join in the fun of ceramic arts!
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Family Fun Nights!Join us every Friday and Saturday night from 6-10 for our Family Fun Night!
Free studio time for members and only $5 for the evening for non-members! Bring the kids, brings a date, bring a friend...come by yourself and make new friends! |
Hours of OperationM-Th 10 AM - 9 PM
F&Sa 10 AM - 10 PM Sun 1 PM - 5 PM |
The KC Clay Guild means:
New Skills - Classes Indoor & Outdoor Events 'Fun Nights' - Exhibits Volunteering - Friends! |
Contact Information |
 We thank the Arts
Council of Kansas City
for assitance in funding various programs at KCCG. |
 We acknowledge and thank Missouri Arts Council for the grant awarded KC Clay Guild. This grant will be used to send to Board members to the annual conference of the National Council on the Education of the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) in Seattle, Washington. The Board members attended lectures and workshops to learn valuable information in reducing gas usage during reduction firing, electric firing techniques and glaze alteration. With these changes, KCCG plans to continue to reduce its carbon footprint through various types of recycling, insulating and energy usage. |
Thanks to Bracker's Good Earth Clays, Inc. for their generous sponsorship of a 'Teabowl National 2012' purchase award and their corporate sponsorship of the event.
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Thanks to Thornhill Gallery and Avila University for their assitance in producing the KC Clay Guild Teabowl National 2012.
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KC Clay Guild thanks the Swartout family and Continental Clay Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota for their sponosrship of four purchase awards during the 2012 KC Clay Guild Teabowl National.
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