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The empty
bowls Artists Family Reunion - - -
is Sept 6th
2009. Vice President Brenda Stein is organizing this and will send more information
by email and post cards.
“CV TACA Only” Craft Fair
Information
Centennial Art Center has confirmed the date of Saturday, August 29, 2009, as reserved for a
one-day craft fair for CV TACA members only. It will take place in the
courtyard directly outside of the Art
Center. The fee per participating member is $30 -
members may share a display area, however, each member is responsible for the
$30 fee. This fee exempts members from obtaining a vendor number which created
so much frustration during our exhibit last summer.
Lena Lucas, from the Art Center,
will help with publicity. We are
responsible for our own set-up. We must
have a good showing in order to make this a viable event.
Notify Paula Bowers Hotvedt
at pbhweave@bellsouth.net no later than FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009 of your intention
to participate. This is the final date to notify us of your participation. Any notifications beyond this date will not
be allowed to participate. We would
appreciate notification AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
No slides or cds are necessary. This is a special offer from the Art Center
exclusively for CV TACA members. There
is a cement area on the upper level and a grass courtyard below so that if you
have a tent, you would be able to set up in the lower courtyard.
We will need a committee formed to help with this
event. If you are willing to help,
please contact Paula at the above address.
If you have any questions, please call Paula at 615-789-0221.
Once
Again - - - - -
This is a
reminder to everyone that you may not be getting information about Opportunities if you are not a member
of the CV TACA email group. You must subscribe to that service through the
website, www.cvtaca.org . There is a link
through the “Newsletters” page on the site. Follow the directions to subscribe.
And
Also - - - - -
If you are no
longer on the “Members” page of the CV TACA website, that means that you have
not yet paid your 2009 TACA dues. You were removed in March 2009. Reinstatement
on the page will occur with confirmation of your paid dues. Your personal web
page on www.cvtaca.org is free with
membership. Just our way of spreading the word about the great members in our
organization!
A
Big FYI:
31st TACA Fall Craft Fair
Applications are now on Zapplication https://www.zapplication.org/index.php
Nashville, TN - September 25, 26 & 27,
2009
Friday & Saturday, 10am - 6pm; Sunday,
10am-5pm
Application Deadline: July 15, 2009
May 12
Meeting
We had an
exciting and informative meeting with a presentation given by Katie Haile. The
topic was Facebook, and how to make it work for you in the craft business.
Next
Meeting
August 11, 6pm,
at Watkins School
in Metro Center. Since the food went over so well
at our last meeting, let’s have everybody bring a snack and CV TACA will supply
drinks. Meeting topic will be posted on the web page.
Consider
volunteering your small amount of time – be an officer in 2010 for CV TACA.
Philippe Faurat Sculpture Workshop
August 7th-9th
at Mud Puddle Pottery
For the past twelve years,
Artist Philippe Faurat (www.pcfstudios.com)
has traveled throughout the United States and Canada, teaching sculptors and
aspiring sculptors how to render portraits in clay. Join us for this workshop
to include lectures on anatomy, emphasizing bone structure and discussions on
expression and ethnic differences. Three days of intensive work are spent
sculpting a head in water based clay with step-by-step instruction.
Contact: Sharon Ingram Mud
Puddle Pottery Studio 615-646-6644
www.mudpuddlepottery.com
Learn how to throw dinnerware and serving pieces from a potter
who has mastered both beauty and function.
Greg has 45 years experience
and makes his living as a full time potter.
Workshops $125 per day
Sat., June 13 - 9:00 to 6:00
pm “Bowls and Colanders”
Sat., July 11 - 9:00 to 6:00
pm “Pouring vessels & handles”
Sat., July 25 - 9:00 to 6:00
pm “Casseroles & baking dishes”
Sat., August 1- 9:00 to 6:00
pm “Plates and Platters”
Cone 10 Reduction Glaze Lecture and Workshop
Fees: Sat., Aug 22—$65 Sun
Aug 23—$95 2 Days—$150
Sat., Aug 22: Lecture/slide
presentation on Cone 10 glazes
Sun., Aug 23: Glazing and
Kiln Loading at Greg Pace’s studio
Sat 10-4 pm Sun: 1-5 pm
Bring pots to glaze and fire.
Contact Mud Puddle Pottery www.mudpuddlepottery.com
Stoneware Jewelry Workshop
Making, texturing and
finishing techniques for jewelry.
- You'll learn how to make beads and
pendants
- Fun and easy paint techniques
- Leave with a hand full of completed
treasures
June 20th - one day seminar
- $35.00
Instructor: Morgan Pine
All supplies included.
Info
at www.mudpuddlepottery.com
ARTISAN WORK DISPLAY/SALES OPPORTUNITY
You
are likely receiving this as a result of membership in CV-TACA or The Cumberland Furniture
Guild, perhaps we know each other personally.
Quite by accident, I’ve been offered the opportunity to
‘manage’ a small ‘artisan’ space in Gas Lamp Antiques Mall and Decorating Center,
located in Nashville
across the street from 100 Oaks. The
space is small, 20’ wide x 8’ deep, about the size of a double booth at a
show. The location is excellent, visible
as you reach the top of the stairway-main entrance and/or as you step out of
the elevator.
The space was originally dedicated as a gallery, with a
large number and variety of paintings.
Because it is located within an ‘antique mall & decorating
center,’ my vision for it is as an
‘artisan markeplace’ with a nice combination of studio furniture, lighting,
furnishings, and accessories.
Since the opportunity has arisen so suddenly, it will have a
‘soft’ beginning approximately June 1st, even if it’s only with my
handpainted furniture and Greg Murry’s wonderful engraved ‘steel
canvases.’ Additional artisan work will
be added according to interest, available space, and relevance. My plan is for the space to be neither stark
nor cluttered, with a heavy emphasis showing the compatibility of contrasting
styles.
Goals for artisans will be sales, sales leads, custom
projects, and exposure. Sales commission
will be 30% for all transactions completed through Gas Lamp Antiques for work
displayed in the space. Sales from leads
and custom projects will be the responsibility of individual artisans.
There will be a short Agreement to be signed when work is
delivered. It’s purpose is to list pieces/prices
delivered, to offer some choices such as Trade Discounts Allowed, etc., to make
sure everyone understands the no-insurance/no-responsibility issue, to specify
timing of payments for work sold.
Since everyone is working in a variety of marketing
directions, there won’t be any time limits on work displayed. Hopefully, the venture can remain loosely
formed and flexible.
This is very much in the formative stage. Please send images (low resolution, please)
and prices of specific work that you might be interested in displaying to suzanne@suzannefitch.com . I will add a page with photos to my website
just as soon as it’s available www.suzannefitch.com . Please feel free to email or phone me with
any questions.
Thanks,
Suzanne Fitch
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