Summer Sale is COMING JUNE 15th, 2019
ALL are welcome to participate – bring your stuff and your people on June 15.
STOP IT! YES – SERIOUSLY your stuff is good enough.
Would I lie to you?
You might even make enough money to buy more clay to make more stuff
or even pay for classes. Come, no really, look at that magic your fingers have created
and think about the fact that someone will want to buy it to give to their father for Father’s Day.
All Students, Open Studio Members, Instructors &
Guelph Potters Guild Members are all welcome to participate.
Drop off and instructions on labelling will be arranged prior.
Volunteers will be needed BUT you don’t need to stand behind a table all day.
You don’t need to handle cash or find float, the city takes care of all the sales and the taxes.
30% of the sales will go to the City to support the Pottery Programs.
For further information please contact the Guelph Potters Guild at guelphpottersguild@gmail.com
ALL are welcome to participate – bring your stuff and your people on June 15.
STOP IT! YES – SERIOUSLY your stuff is good enough.
Would I lie to you?
You might even make enough money to buy more clay to make more stuff
or even pay for classes. Come, no really, look at that magic your fingers have created
and think about the fact that someone will want to buy it to give to their father for Father’s Day.
All Students, Open Studio Members, Instructors &
Guelph Potters Guild Members are all welcome to participate.
Drop off and instructions on labelling will be arranged prior.
Volunteers will be needed BUT you don’t need to stand behind a table all day.
You don’t need to handle cash or find float, the city takes care of all the sales and the taxes.
30% of the sales will go to the City to support the Pottery Programs.
For further information please contact the Guelph Potters Guild at guelphpottersguild@gmail.com
Socials are for members only + invited guests (Heather - our yoga instructor and food geek)
Sunday, March 10, 11:45 am, get together at Retour Bistro, 150 Wellington St E #103, Guelph, Ontario
- pay your membership fees
- make a few key decisions about the June sale:
- establishing 3-4 June Sale Committee members to steer the upcoming sale:
- please see the Sale Planner for GPG Independent Shows list posted on the Member's Page for details of tasks and responsibilities, keeping in mind that the June sale is a little easier because it is run jointly with the City and the GPG
- update the Promotions Committee on details of June sale so they can begin their work
- get organized for the March 25th photography discussion with Rick Kowalczykowski (see below)
- And most importantly: catch up with your pottery buddies while enjoying delicious Lebanese food!
- Please email guelphpottersguild@gmail.com by Friday, March 8 at 4pm to reserve your seat.
Meetings are open to all potters who are interested!
Monday, March 25 at Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Willow or Oak Room, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, free
Rick Kowalczykowski, Icon Photography, Instructor at Dundas Valley School of Art will discuss GPG members' submitted photography focusing on:
- What are the GPG members' photography needs?
- Do you need images for publicity such as business cards, posters, online presence, etc?
- Or do you want to document your processes, glazes, forms, etc?
- Do you need pictures for applications to shows, sales venues, grants, etc?
- What would you like to improve?
- What are you struggling with?
- Suggestions for improvement
Monday, May 27 at Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Willow or Oak Room, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, free
- planning for upcoming June sale at the City's Guelph Community Pottery Centre
Workshops
Surface Decoration _ Regretfully Cancelled
Sunday, April 7th, 2019, 1pm - 3pm, Guelph Community Pottery Studio, 14 Edinburgh Road S, Guelph
$25 for members / $35 for non-members and includes all materials needed to complete each technique
GPG member, Sheena will be leading us through four decorative techniques that she has been exploring: bubble glazing, marbling, zentangle and mocha diffusion. Time will be allowed for questions as we observe her demonstration of each concept. She will share examples of finished glazed work to show end results.
After the demonstration, participants will then be able to try each technique with guidance from Sheena. In order to get the most out of this hands-on workshop, and to have the fun of trying it yourself, participants are invited to bring at least 3 bisque items (including 1 cylinder) and at least 1 leather-hard/bone dry item (a cylinder is recommended). All other materials needed will be provided at the workshop.
Space is limited to 12 participants and is on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, please email guelphpottersguild@gmail.com
ASAP to guarantee your spot and ensure the workshop will run.
Sales
June 15, 2019 at the Guelph Community Pottery Studio, 14 Edinburgh Road South, sale (outside), demos (inside), window shoppers welcome!
Members' News
Dear Members - This is an invitation for you to send your stories, events, even classified items (wanted, for sale, for trade) to guelphpottersguild@gmail.com and have them published in this newsletter.
Sunday, March 10, 11:45 am, get together at Retour Bistro, 150 Wellington St E #103, Guelph, Ontario
- pay your membership fees
- make a few key decisions about the June sale:
- establishing 3-4 June Sale Committee members to steer the upcoming sale:
- please see the Sale Planner for GPG Independent Shows list posted on the Member's Page for details of tasks and responsibilities, keeping in mind that the June sale is a little easier because it is run jointly with the City and the GPG
- update the Promotions Committee on details of June sale so they can begin their work
- get organized for the March 25th photography discussion with Rick Kowalczykowski (see below)
- And most importantly: catch up with your pottery buddies while enjoying delicious Lebanese food!
- Please email guelphpottersguild@gmail.com by Friday, March 8 at 4pm to reserve your seat.
Meetings are open to all potters who are interested!
Monday, March 25 at Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Willow or Oak Room, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, free
Rick Kowalczykowski, Icon Photography, Instructor at Dundas Valley School of Art will discuss GPG members' submitted photography focusing on:
- What are the GPG members' photography needs?
- Do you need images for publicity such as business cards, posters, online presence, etc?
- Or do you want to document your processes, glazes, forms, etc?
- Do you need pictures for applications to shows, sales venues, grants, etc?
- What would you like to improve?
- What are you struggling with?
- Suggestions for improvement
Monday, May 27 at Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Willow or Oak Room, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, free
- planning for upcoming June sale at the City's Guelph Community Pottery Centre
Workshops
Surface Decoration _ Regretfully Cancelled
Sunday, April 7th, 2019, 1pm - 3pm, Guelph Community Pottery Studio, 14 Edinburgh Road S, Guelph
$25 for members / $35 for non-members and includes all materials needed to complete each technique
GPG member, Sheena will be leading us through four decorative techniques that she has been exploring: bubble glazing, marbling, zentangle and mocha diffusion. Time will be allowed for questions as we observe her demonstration of each concept. She will share examples of finished glazed work to show end results.
After the demonstration, participants will then be able to try each technique with guidance from Sheena. In order to get the most out of this hands-on workshop, and to have the fun of trying it yourself, participants are invited to bring at least 3 bisque items (including 1 cylinder) and at least 1 leather-hard/bone dry item (a cylinder is recommended). All other materials needed will be provided at the workshop.
Space is limited to 12 participants and is on a first-come, first-served basis. To register, please email guelphpottersguild@gmail.com
ASAP to guarantee your spot and ensure the workshop will run.
Sales
June 15, 2019 at the Guelph Community Pottery Studio, 14 Edinburgh Road South, sale (outside), demos (inside), window shoppers welcome!
Members' News
Dear Members - This is an invitation for you to send your stories, events, even classified items (wanted, for sale, for trade) to guelphpottersguild@gmail.com and have them published in this newsletter.
Meetings are open to all who are interested!
Monday, January 14 at Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Willow or Oak Room, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, free
- discussion of 15th annual (2018) December 1st sale
- election for position of Chair of GPG (members only)
- come help make decisions about the GPG's spring, summer and fall 2019 activities: field trips, workshops, sales, etc.
- have some input into our lobbying the City for more advanced pottery programming
Workshops
Saturday, February 9th from 5:15 - 6:45 pm (following Saturday afternoon Open Studio time)
Yoga for Potters with Heather Thelwell at Flo Studio (just down the hill and around the corner), 260 Waterloo Avenue, Guelph
- recuperate from the busyness of life, work, making work, i.e. bending over the wheel, wedging clay, lifting and carrying, ...
- stretch and relax into the moment
- work with a creative paper marbler who's also a talented yoga teacher
- all levels of experience welcome
- wear loose, comfortable clothes
- be prepared to take your shoes and socks off
- bring a mat if you have one, but if not there are supplies at the studio you can use
- come check out this space which we may rent for an upcoming Photography Workshop
This is a pay-what-you-can event ($10-$15 / person suggested) for members, non-member's cost is $20 ($5/cost of space, $15 for teacher). Maximum 12 participants: indicate your interest early by emailing guelphpottersguild@gmail.com
Sales
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Oak Room, 10 am - 4 pm, free admission for window shoppers!
June 2019 at the Guelph Community Pottery Studio, 14 Edinburgh Road South, sale (outside), demos (inside), window shoppers welcome!
Members' News
Dear Members - This is an invitation for you to send your stories, events, even classified items (wanted, for sale, for trade) to guelphpottersguild@gmail.com and have them published in this newsletter.
Monday, January 14 at Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Willow or Oak Room, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, free
- discussion of 15th annual (2018) December 1st sale
- election for position of Chair of GPG (members only)
- come help make decisions about the GPG's spring, summer and fall 2019 activities: field trips, workshops, sales, etc.
- have some input into our lobbying the City for more advanced pottery programming
Workshops
Saturday, February 9th from 5:15 - 6:45 pm (following Saturday afternoon Open Studio time)
Yoga for Potters with Heather Thelwell at Flo Studio (just down the hill and around the corner), 260 Waterloo Avenue, Guelph
- recuperate from the busyness of life, work, making work, i.e. bending over the wheel, wedging clay, lifting and carrying, ...
- stretch and relax into the moment
- work with a creative paper marbler who's also a talented yoga teacher
- all levels of experience welcome
- wear loose, comfortable clothes
- be prepared to take your shoes and socks off
- bring a mat if you have one, but if not there are supplies at the studio you can use
- come check out this space which we may rent for an upcoming Photography Workshop
This is a pay-what-you-can event ($10-$15 / person suggested) for members, non-member's cost is $20 ($5/cost of space, $15 for teacher). Maximum 12 participants: indicate your interest early by emailing guelphpottersguild@gmail.com
Sales
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre, Oak Room, 10 am - 4 pm, free admission for window shoppers!
June 2019 at the Guelph Community Pottery Studio, 14 Edinburgh Road South, sale (outside), demos (inside), window shoppers welcome!
Members' News
Dear Members - This is an invitation for you to send your stories, events, even classified items (wanted, for sale, for trade) to guelphpottersguild@gmail.com and have them published in this newsletter.
Fall Newsletter 2018
guelphpottersguild@gmail.com
Meetings: Open to all who are interested!
Monday, September 10th at Gail’s house. Please email guelphpottersguild@gmail.com for directions.
6:30 pm - Marketing Report
7 pm - Guild Meeting
Monday, November 12th in the Boardroom at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre from 7 - 9 pm. There will be both a post- September sale and a pre-December sale discussion.
Harvest Bowl drop off: is in the City studio (Edinburgh Road) by Saturday, Oct. 20th at 5 pm
Sales
Guild members are partnering again with the City of Guelph on Saturday, September 29. Mugs and More Sale is in Market Square, in front of City Hall 9am - 2pm, Free Craft - Makers’ Market inside City Hall, 9am - noon, Here’s a link to National Culture Days in Guelph https://on.culturedays.ca/en/activities
Annual Pottery Exhibit and Sale
Saturday, December 1 from 10 am to 4 pm
at Victoria Road Recreation Centre.
Open to all City pottery students, Open Studio participants, City pottery instructors and Guild members. This is a great opportunity to sell your first pieces, volunteer to see how sales work or to come and (window) shop to get ideas for your own projects.
For more information, please call Tonie Sacchetti: 519-822-1260 extension 3530
Open Studio time: GPG is advocating for more studio time on behalf of Open Studio participants. At present, the fall session starts on Saturday, September 8 from 1 - 5 pm.
Workshops
Slip casting with Esther!
On Friday, August 17th and Saturday, August 18th, Esther hosted us at her farm for a terrific workshop exploring the many plaster moulds she is fortunate to have. She had some great tips as she guided us through
the casting process and we all left with trimmed pieces ready to finish with our own touches.
Monday, October 22nd in the Boardroom at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre from 7 - 9 pm. GPG is renting a video, Pricing Your Pottery, which is a lecture/discussion with Mea Rhee from Good Elephant Pottery. This is a GPG sponsored event followed by a discussion with GPG mentors on the local considerations for pricing your pieces.
Summer Newsletter 2018
guelphpottersguild@gmail.com
Slip Casting on Esther’s Farm:
The Guelph Potters' Guild is offering a Slip Casting Workshop to be held on Esther Schletz's Farm, just north of Guelph on Friday, August 17 from 7-9 p.m. and again on Saturday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. Sign up while spaces last at guelphpottersguild@gmail.com
Esther will lead us through the process from choosing a mold from her huge selection to the finished product by demonstrating the different effects she has been able to achieve.
The cost for the workshop is: $25 for GPG Members and $35 for non-GPG Members payable to the GPG.
Additional costs including the clay, glazes and firing payable to Esther are:
$8.00 / small piece (slip only $2.00 / piece)
$14.00 / medium piece (slip only $3.50 / piece)
$23.00 / large piece (slip only $5.00 / piece)
If you want to use your own glazes and firing, you could just pay Esther for the slip only costs.
Esther has described the sizes, "A small would be something similar to a mug / small figurine / salt and pepper set, etc, a medium would be something similar to a quiche plate / medium sized salad bowl / Christmas cottage, etc, and a large would be a water pitcher / large bowl / large figurine, etc.” Participants can cast 3 small pieces or a combination of 2 small and 1 medium, or 2 large items. .
Making Pottery this summer
Please keep in mind 3 events when making pottery this summer or when planning your volunteer activities for the fall.
⇒ The Guelph Potters’ Guild is tentatively scheduling our fall sale for late September, so mugs would be a good thing to make + more - types of pottery.
⇒ There's also an opportunity for you to make a difference in our community by donating to Harvest Bowls. This fundraiser for the Chalmers Community Centre is a chance to help raise money for those in need while doing what you love...making pottery! An article in Guelphtoday.com features GPG Member and Harvest Bowl organizer, Rhondda Lymburner. “Local potters donate bowls and restaurant owners donate soup. Supper guests buy a $35 ticket to enjoy as many of the soups as they like, and they keep the bowl. It happens on the last Wednesday of October in the Three Willows sanctuary.
‘We raise about $12,000 for the purchase of food for Chalmers Community Service Centre,’ said Lymburner” ... “‘We’ve had a number of potters that donate pottery bowls to us over the years. We collect as many bowls as we can, and then we contact various restaurants for soup.’”
⇒ And lastly, there’s the jointly run City of Guelph and GPG annual sale on the first Saturday of December. We are looking forward torunning another successful event at the Victoria Road Recreation Centre.
