CGC NEWS

MEETING SCHEDULE
BOARD MEETINGS: Beginning in April, the BOARD will meet on the second Thursday of every other month @ 6:30 at 125 NW Greeley. Dates are APRIL 11; JUNE 13; AUGUST 8; AND OCTOBER 10.
GENERAL MEETINGS: General meetings will be held every other month on second Thursdays beginning MAY 12, followed by JULY 14, SEPT 8, and NOVEMBER 10. They will be held at Cinder Cone unless other arrangements are made. May 12th meeting will be held at COCC, Pinckney Center - Ceramics Department – there will be a DEMO!
CHAIR AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS: These will be held as needed.

TEAPOT SHOW
The traveling teapot show, which had been discussed at previous meetings, was tabled. It was agreed that it was too much to take on this year with the upcoming “showcase”. The space available at the Bend Summer Fest is still a possibility.

SHOWCASE
We have a name! “Wild Fire” Ceramic Showcase.
We have a location! The Boys and Girls Club, downtown Bend.
We have a date! September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
Applications should be coming out in a week or two. Keep checking our Website.
Each committee (everyone!) will be responsible for set-up and tear-down/cleanup at the event.

We have a new Post Office Box downtown. Our official address is:
Clay Guild of the Cascades
PO Box 1106
Bend, Oregon
97709

As The Wheel Turns

The place for your news, stories, comments, suggestions, experiences, tips, and successes.

Peter Meyer is checking into having our first Demo in conjunction with the May 12th General Meeting. He will demonstrate how to photograph our own work. The meeting will be held at COCC and Peter will post building and room locations when the space is secured.

EMPTY BOWLS
Helen Bommarito met with Holly and Sweet Pea at COCAAN. We need to start getting bowls together as our donation for Empty Bowls in November. The goal this year is 1000 bowls! We are hoping to have each member contribute 30 bowls. COCAAN will provide clay for the artists. Bowls should be @ 11/4 #. Finished bowls can be delivered to Helen (541) 317-5953 or brought to meetings. She is also the contact for clay for the bowls – PICK UP CLAY AT CINDERCONE!

Justin Liversidge volunteered for the chair position-Equipment Rentals for “WildFire” Ceramic Showcase.

Becky Powell has backdrop paper available for members to use as well as lights we can borrow to photograph our work.

Tracie Manso, Peter Meyer, Annie Dyer, Linda Heisserman, Susan Adams, Vania Setti, all participated in the OPA Showcase. Congratulations to them all for the wonderful job.

LOCAL CLAY NEWS
CLAYFEST 2005: The applications for ClayFest?2005 are available. If you have not already submitted yours, you can download one from their webpage (www.clayfest.org/showapp.htm) or email registrar@clayfest.org and they will send you one. A few important dates to remember for this year's ClayFest :
Application deadline - May 18. Booth Assignment Meeting - June 2. Advertising image deadline - June 30 for postcard and poster, July 31 for print ads. 100% refund cancellation deadline: August 1. 50% refund cancellation deadline: Sept 1. Gallery Only application deadline: Sept 16. Show set-up: Friday, Oct 14, Noon to 10pm. SHOW - Sat & Sun, Oct 15-16 (10am-6pm).
Note : All deadline dates refer to the postmark date on the envelope.

OPA NEWS
Showcase was fantastic! All of us who went learned a lot and enjoyed it too! Congratulations OPA!

OPA members are invited to participate in a CLAY IN EDUCATION opportunity:
“We are always looking for people to do some Clay in Edprojects. If you know of a senior citizens center where you would like tot each or have an idea for a children's program, you could get paid by OPA to teach a class or workshop. The way this works is you find a place that needs a ceramics class or workshop, especially a place that might otherwise not have access to this type of thing, you approach them and ask if they would be interested, then you call the Clay in Ed Chair and ask if you can do this teaching project. You are paid by the OPA for every hour you spend actually teaching (no pay for prep time). Interested? Contact Nancy Hart, nancyjohart@yahoo.com, 503-297-3799 or Kay Irishkayirish@softhome.net, 541-935-4327”
If you want to become a member of OPA, you can contact Peter Meyer pmceramics@bendnet.com or check OPA website.

WIRELESS CREDIT CARD TERMINALS: If you are interested in using a wireless credit card system for your business, OPA member Deb Bouchette has found this service. Banctech in Texas (info@banctech.net) charges a $75 activation fee, $25 per month using AT&T, Cingular and T-Mobile, plus a 7cent per call fee.
HIGH TECH KILN SHELVES: Geil Kilns is now offering a nitride bonded silicon carbide shelf for $107 for 12x24" and $123 for 14x28" + 10% packing +freight. These sound comparable to the Saint Gobain Advancer ($145 for 12x24") and Crystar ($195 for 12x24") shelves that many of us use. Has anyone tried these shelves yet? Advancer and Crystar shelves are extremely thin, lightweight, incredibly tough kiln shelves that your Newsletter Editor recommends highly. Contact Geil at www.kilns.com, 800-887-4345, Saint Gobain products available through Smith-Sharpe, www.kilnshelf.com, 866-545-6743.


Here is a list of Summer Workshops offered at Oregon College of Art & Craft in Portland. To register or for more information call 503.297.5544. OCAC also offers a variety of classes. DON SPRAGUE, THOMAS KERRIGAN, MICKI SKUDLARCZYK and ROXANNE JACKSON will be teaching summer term classes at OCAC.
RICHARD HOTCHKISS: "The Figure," June 8-12, $350 (1 credit $450) + $65studio fee. Emphasizes the technical aspects of building mid- to large-scale hollow figures. Using drawings or a maquette developed from a live model, participants will create full figures during the workshop. KRISTINA MASTHEM: "Low Tech Printing Techniques," June 27-July 1, Mon-Fri9am-4pm, $325 (1 credit $425)+ $75 studio fee. Hands on, explore multiple processes to apply prints and color to fired as well as unfired clay. Use print techniques including simple monotype prints and intaglio methods utilizing plaster bats. Create ceramic ink used to transfer photocopy images. BETH CAVENER STICHTER: "The Wilderness Within," Aug 1-5, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, $450 (1 credit $550) + $65 studio fee. Delve into Beth Cavener Stichter's unusual method of working. Starting with a solid mass of clay, students will hollow each part of the sculpture down to the skin before reassembling the entire piece. Beth will cover a range of practical technical information about her hand building methods.
PENELOPE DEWS: "Low Fire Majolica & Tile Workshop," May 14 & 21, Learn to make tiles and decorate with majolica glaze in a painterly style. All skill levels. At Cone Ten Pottery, 25895 Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction, OR, www.conetenpottery.com, call Penelope 541-535-1128 or Stephanie 541-592-4646Here is a list of workshops offered at Clackamas Community College. For information, contact them at 503-657-6958 x2386.
MEREDITH DALGLISH: "Embedded Textures," June 4 & 11, 9am-1pm, $40. Create unique textured sculptures using recycled clay, colorants and other materials.
MEREDITH DALGLISH: "Personal Totems & Markings," April 2,9,16. 11am-4pm.$65. Create a personal totem based on your ideas and research using clay found and personal objects.
DENNIS MEINERS: "Handmade Slabs & Clay Textures," May 20-22, $93, 1 credit. Focuses on the development of the handmade slab and the textures that become possible when a slab roller is not used.
ROXANNE JACKSON: "Low fire Ceramic Glazing," April 30, May 7 & 14. $108, 1credit. Use engobes, glazes, terra-siggilattas and stains in unconventional ways. Emphasizes surfaces, techniques and "spontaneous decorating”.
BEN KRUPKA: "Wood firing: A Practical Approach" May 14-15, 10am-3pm at Lane Community College in Eugene, $40 for Local Clay Members, $50 for others. He will demonstrate throwing, altering, and trimming techniques and discuss his current work and his method of wood firing. Check out his work at www.benkrupka.com, sign up on Clayfest website, www.clayfest.org. LILLIAN PITT: "Masks Bringing Spirit to Life" May 22, 10am-3pm, at Lane Community College in Eugene, lecture, slides, possible demo, $15 for Local Clay members, $25 for others. Call Rhoda Fleischmann at 541-466-56??
FRANK GOSAR: May 15, 11am-3pm, at Rogue Gallery in Medford, $35, Frank is known for his handmade brushes and painting techniques, everyone will make a brush. Contact Shirley at 541-846-6043.

The following workshops are at Creative Arts Community at Menucha, east of Portland. Contact them at 503-281-2204, www.creativeartscommunity.org. $605 tuition includes room & board Sun-Sat.
NATALIE WARRENS: July 31- Aug 7, workshop will explore hand-building and underglaze techniques on earthenware clay.
DON SPRAGUE: Aug 7-13, work with traditional pottery forms as the format for personal expression. The following workshops will be at Leslie Lee & Dennis Meiners' studio in Jacksonville, Oregon. $245 per workshop includes meals. Contact them atleslie@leslieleeart.com, 541-899-7045
LESLIE LEE: "Faces & Hands, Telling Gesture in Figurative Sculpture" July16-18
DENNIS MEINERS: "Handbuilding with Slabs: Incorporating Decoration at the Making Stage" July 22-24
JIM KOUDELKA: "Making Molds for Creative Applications" Aug 13-15
RICHEY BELLINGER: "Glaze Basics-Theory to Application" Aug 27-29
JANET BUSKIRK: "Brush and Tool Making for Potters" June 18-19 at Janet’s studio in Portland. Learn how to make your own tools for adding texture to clay as well as brushes for glazing. Participants will finish and take home many new tools. 503-231-2810, janetbuskirk@yahoo.com.
STUDY CERAMICS IN CHINA: The "Center for International Research in Ceramic Art", a link between West Virginia University and the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, offers these programs: Kiln Building in Jingdezhen, May 24- June 30, 6 credits, $4675; Ceramics inching, May 24-June 30, 6 credits, $4675; Fall Semester in Jingdezhen, Sept.7-Dec.14, 12 credits, $8100. Bob.Anderson@mail.wvu.edu INTERNATIONAL CERAMIC FESTIVALS: Both of these conferences pay for your transportation within their country, as well as your food, lodging & clay. You just pay to get to the country. Macsabal Woodfire Festival in Korea, July 14-21, in Bucheon, Korea, work with 20 artists from Korea, Japan, US &Canada, www.macsabal.co.kr. International Ceramics Festival in Zibo, China, work with 100 artists from all over the world, promotes international exchange of techniques & culture, contact Lee at 650-851-0295, lee@leemiddleman.com.

Call To Artists

"NCECA Regional Juried Student Exhibition," open to all matriculating undergraduate and graduate students in the states of OR, WA, CA, AK, ID, NV, UT, MT, WY and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Two categories, undergraduate and graduate. Up to2 works per entry. Entry forms will be mailed to schools in the specified region in Aug, deadline Oct, www.nceca.net, 866-266-2322.
Gresham Art Walk, July 16 on Main Street in the center of historic downtown Gresham. Deadline June 30. Juried, contact Art Walk Etc, PO Box 2384, Gresham, OR 97030, 503.661.9255.
"Craft Biennial: A Review of Northwest Art & Craft deadline May 2, show July, open to craft media, must live in OR or WA, $25 entry fee for 3 slides, 40% commission, Hoffman Gallery at Oregon College of Art & Craft, 503-297-5544, www.ocac.edu.
Poster titled "100 International Teapots" sponsored by Chinese Clay Art Corporation, enter with professional slides or jpg format, selected artists receive 10 posters, contact Chinese Ceramic Art Council, PO Box 1733, Cupertino CA 95015.
"Visions in Clay 2005" deadline June 30, show Aug-Sept, sponsored by San Joaquin Potters Guild, $12 entry fee for 3 slides, juror Adrian Saxe, send SASE to Visions in Clay, 2437 Pheasant Run Circle, Stockton CA 95207, www.pacific.edu/reynoldsgallery.
"Made by Hand- Meant for Use" deadline June 18, show July-Aug, open to handmade useful ceramics, $25 jury fee for 2 slides, juror Dick Lehman, send SASE to ARC Exhibitions, MBHMFU-2005, Division of Architecture, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104-0450,www.andrews.edu/arch/arcex.
"Soda/Salt National" deadline July 23, show Sept, $25 jury fee for 2 slides, $30 for 3, juror Gail Nichols, send SASE to Clay Studio of Missoula, 910 Dickens, Missoula MT 59802, www.theclaystudioofmissoula.org.

GRANTS AVAILABLE: Flintridge Association Awards for Visual Arts, open to artists whose work exhibits high artistic merit for 20+ years. www.FlintridgeFoundation.org, 800-303-2139
GRANTS AVAILABLE: Lane Arts Council has Community Arts Grants available for individuals and groups producing art projects and programs that benefit the City of Eugene and its residents for the year beginning July 1. Deadline May2, 2005. Send business sized SASE requesting "Community Arts Grant Application" to Lane Arts Council, 99 W. 10th Ave., Suite 100, Eugene, OR97401, www.lanearts.org. Also check the Lane County Cultural Coalition, www.laneculture.net. They list grants for organizations that support the arts in Lane County.
SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE: Ellice T Johnston Scholarship, sponsored by Clayfolk, for students in ceramic art field, for upper division college art courses, workshops or study abroad. Must be resident of OR or northern CA, $1500award, deadline June 15, contact ClayFolk, PO Box 274, Talent OR 97540
TEACHING JOB AVAILABLE: One section teaching ceramics at Clark College in Vancouver starting Fall 2005. Combination handbuilding and wheel throwing, beginning, intermediate and advanced. Prior teaching experience and MFA preferred. Send 10-20 labeled slides of your work, a resume, and SASE to: Clark College Human Resources, Mail stop #7, 1800 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663-3598. Application screening begins May 6. EmailLconway@clark.edu with questions.
FAIRS
NORTHWEST ART & AIR FESTIVAL ART IN THE PARK, Aug 26-28 in Albany, $10 jury fee, $90 booth fee, deadline April 30, 541-917-7760, joy.Gilliland@cityofalbany.net.
DISCOVERED (& UNDISCOVERED) POTTERS' SALES: Various sales, dates & locations in WA state. Fees $70-85 + 20%, www.undiscoveredpotters.com, 425-868-3989.

Workshops in Bend

Sept. Two day workshop with Barb Campbell, from Corvallis. You can see her handbuilding work on OPA's poster for showcase. She shows in galleries and shows from Taos, New Mexico to Sun Valley, Idaho. Class size will be limited to 10. For information call Linda Heisserman, 541-419-1500.

Nov. Central Oregon Community College and Clay Guild of the Cascades are sponsoring Don Sprague, for a demonstration workshop the first weekend in Nov. Two days with a nationally known ceramic artist. For information call Linda Heisserman 541-419-1500.

Slop Bucket
FOR SALE: Skutt Envirovent. Used possibly 10 times, like new! Retail $364; asking $175, Dulcie (503) 622-4376 (Welches area).
FOR SALE: New hard brick, tongue & groove, 3x4.5x9", $80 for pallet of 450 brick, call Micki at Oregon College of Art & Craft Ceramics Studio, 503-297-5544 x151.
FOR SALE: Skutt kiln model 818, 24x30", with shelf package & Skutt Envirovent, in excellent condition. Purchased new from Georgies. $450. Pat Struckman, 503-694-5491.
FOR SALE: Bags of Styrofoam peanuts, $5/bag. Barbara, 503-992-7579.
FOR SALE: 40 cubic ft catenary arch car kiln, meticulously maintained by a Virgo. 4 TR80 compound burners for propane, 2 w/ pilot tip for safe candling, well insulated soft brick w/ fiber covering, easy loading car/door combo on track (save your back!). 18 mullite shelves & custom high alumina furniture. Fluke digital pyrometer. $2800 for all. For $500 more I'll help you re-build it. Pamela, Matmcd2002@yahoo.com, 503-325-5812 (Astoria area)

FOR SALE: Old heavy-duty industrial clay mixer, 220V, I bought from Barbara Rawls, but never used. On wheels, heavy. $175, you haul. Deb Bouchette 503-690-2448. (Hillsboro).
FOR SALE: Slab roller, North Star, 24" wide with heavy duty home made table, $350 (located in Cornelius). Gas kiln: fits two 12x24" shelves, 29" stacking height, 36" wide, 27" deep, swing door, 10 small burners coming in through floor (all on one venturi air mixer), 14" thick walls, never fired, downdraft, natural gas, heavy duty steel frame, has old arch form, $2000. Electric kiln: older, worn out Skutt 231 (similar to the 1027 model), free, appears semi-functional, all wiring exists, but elements are hanging out of grooves, lid is trashed. (Kilns located in Springfield) Nancy Hart, 503-297-3799, nancyjohart@yahoo.com
FOR SALE: K-23 insulating bricks, slightly freight damaged, 8000 available, $1.10 per brick, pallets of 600, must buy entire pallet. Call Jeff at High-Temp, 503-737-0345 (Portland).

GALLERY FOR SALE: Fire's Eye Gallery, located 7 miles SW of McMinnville on busy Hwy 18. Open since 1995, mostly consignment with emphasis on pottery. Apartment over back of gallery & studio space available in separate building. Great for single person, couple or co-op. Negotiate details with business owners & landlord. Call Craig Martell or Linda Owen 503-843-9797 or 503-363-7486.
WANTED: Electric kiln, size of Skutt 1027. Slab roller or slab roller components. Extruder. Electric wheel. Open metal shelving (like bakers' shelves). Kellid@direcway.com.

Teapots and clocks are sought by the soon to re open Bellevue Art Museum sales gallery. Work sold in the shop will be aligned with the current museum exhibit. Opening show will be "The Artful Teapot", 50% commission, send slides, price list, info & SASE to Mark Horiuchi, 3048-21st Ave West, Seattle WA 98199

Calendar

Let’s develop a calendar to guide us through the year. If you have more info for our calendar, please let us know. www.cascadesclayguild.com or contact Vania Setti at settiarts@msn.com
January 1st: CGC Newsletter deadline

March: March or April: Eugene Empty Bowls

April: Mid-month: Showcase Info-Packet mailed Mid-month: ClayFest applications available April 10: OPA Newsletter deadline April 11: CGC Board Meeting
May: May 1st: CGC Newsletter deadline
Early in month (sometimes late April): Ceramic Showcase Application for CGC “Wild Fire” Ceramic Showcase available. May 12Th - CGC General Meeting

June: June 10: OPA Newsletter deadline. June 13Th - CGC Board Meeting

July:
CGC “Wild Fire” Ceramic Showcase booth application due July 1st: CGC Newsletter deadline
4th of July Weekend: Portland Empty Bowls. July 14Th - CGC General Meeting
August: August 8Th - CGC Board Meeting. August. 10th: OPA Newsletter deadline. Newsletter contains Holiday Studio Sale Guide application
September: September 1st: CGC Newsletter deadline
CGC “Wild Fire” Ceramic Showcase
September 8Th - CGC General Meeting
October: October 10Th - CGC Board Meeting
Mid-month: ClayFest in Eugene (15th and 16th in 2005). October 10: OPA Newsletter Deadline. Newsletter contains Showcase application and background information for application, as well as Committee job listings
November: November 1st: CGC Newsletter deadline
November 10Th: CGC General Meeting
Sometime in November – COCAAN Empty Bowls in Bend
Mid-November: OPA Studio Sale Guides available. November 15: Showcase Booth Applications due.
December: December 10 - OPA Newsletter Deadline.