Some of these pieces will be in the show next month. More images to come in the next week or so. Thoughts, critiques as always greatly appreciated.
as yet untitled (ideas??)
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| Quentin Randall | |
| 403.529.1070 | |
| [email protected] | |
| www.medalta.org |
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Applicant MUST be a current NCECA Member at the time of application. NCECA Membership fees are not included in any event registration. Membership is a stand alone annual fee. If you are unsure of your Membership status please contact [email protected] 2011 Emerging Artists – Details and Online submittal form Contact NCECA email: [email protected] phone: 866-266-2322 web: http://www.nceca.net
*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WORKSHOP IS BEING RESCHEDULED, I’LL UPDATE WHEN I HAVE MORE INFO***
Learn the difference between slips / engobes / underglazes Watch demonstrations and participate in hands-on practice of
various ways to using underglases: liquid, pencils, crayons, etc. Workshop begins at 9:00am and ends at 4:00pm The fee is $40.00 for members, $45.00 for non-members.
Participants will have to bring a bag lunch. Register with Sharon: 306-477-0632Also:
“Tile Tangents – Creating Unique Tiles”
October 22-24, 2010 Albert Community Centre, 3rd Floor Loft
610 Clarence Avenue South 
Artist Talk – 22 October, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Free and open to the public The demonstration workshop will be held on
October 23rd and 24th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day
Demonstration workshop fees for members are $100.00, non-members $125.00
Lunch will be provided
Register with Sharon: 306-477-0632
For more info check out the guild website.
Thanks so much to everyone that sent feedback on their favorites for the upcoming publication. I can’t tell you how much everyone’s comments warmed my heart. The support is much appreciated. Plus it was pretty cool to get inside other people’s head to see what they like.
So without any further delay – The winners (chosen randomly out of a hat) of a copy of the publication (to be mailed out in early-mid October) are… drum roll please….
Kari Weaver Hopkins and Jim Gottuso
Alright you two, time to send me your contact details : ) Congrats!
[email protected]
And for everyone else here’s a sneak peek at a new piece for the upcoming SCC exhibition.
