Conference. Be sure to check out our next
conference (September 29-October 2, 2011)
Since its inception, The Clay Connection has sponsored Monthly Educational Programs.
Each program covers topics of interest to the membership and features individuals who are well versed in the topic at hand. These events are open to the membership. Non-members are welcome to attend for a small contribution ($10 - $15).
As part of its goal to promote community awareness and appreciation of pottery as a hobby, a profession, and an art form, members of The Clay Connection participate in various shows, exhibits and sales located throughout the Washington DC metropolitan area.
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February 2011 |
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March 2011 |
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1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
How to sell your pottery at showsExperienced Clay Connection artists will give tips on what to pack, how to set up your area, pricing, display, equipment, marketing, taking payments, creating a mailing list, and all the fine points of actually selling your pottery. Inexperience sellers who may want to participate in the Clay Connection's Spring Sale (April 30th) will benefit most form this workshop. However, all members are welcome to attend and workshop attendance does not mean that you must participate in the Spring Sale. Questions? Call Dana at 703-525-9692 Location: Packard Center, Annandale, Virginia Cost: Free to Clay Connection members. |
April 2011 |
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| 10th | Donna Downing (underglaze)Interested in surface decoration? Underglazes offer unlimited possibilities for high fire as well as low. Come with a few small bisque pieces, design ideas, brushes and underglazes if you have them, for this hands-on workshop. Space is limited to eight participants. Questions? Call Dana at 703-525-9692 Location: Creative Clay Studios Cost: Free to Clay Connection members. RSVP: Dana Lehrer Danze at danaclay8@msn.com |
| 29th 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM |
Empty Bowls- Please plan to donate bowls and attend this important event!
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| 30th 10 am - 4 PM |
2011 Mother's Day Spring Sale of PotteryJohn Calvin Presbyterian Church The Clay Connection will organize a spring sale on the weekend before Mother's Day. If you've got great ideas for organizing this event, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Ann Granger, at AnnThePotter@gmail.com or 703 470-3038. Visit our Spring Sale page for more information. |
May 2011 |
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| 7 | Welcome to Spring Annual Pot-LuckPartake of the fellowship of your colleagues and friends in this great year-end celebration! Potluck/wood-fire pizza, pot exchange at 4:30 |
June 2011 |
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| 4th and 5th (unload 7th/8th) | Salt firing with Marianne CordyackLearn all about the special firing techniques and beautiful surfaces created by salt firing. Marianne will provide lots of glazes and slips for you to use. Participants can bring 15-18 bisqued pots (no large bowls or plates, please). Very tiny pots will not be counted in your total. Preferred clay selection will be shared after registration. Participants will glaze and decorate their bisque fired pots, then load the kiln on Saturday. Everyone will come back Sunday to fire the kiln and add salt. Unloading will be Tuesday, June 7 in the evening.. This workshop is limited to 8 participants. RSVP: Marianne Cordyack at marianne@cordyack.com Questions? Call Marianne at 703 860-1476 Location: Shannondale, West Virginia (east of Charles Town, less than an hour from Reston) Cost: $185 |
July 2011 |
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August 2011 |
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September 2011 |
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| September 29-October 2 | 9th Biennial Mid-Atlantic Clay Conference 4-H Conference Center, Front Royal, Virginia For more information, visit our Clay Conference page |
October 2011 |
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| TBD | Clay Connection Annual Meeting - to be held at the Biennial Mid-Atlantic Clay Conference |
November 2011 |
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December 2011 |
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| TBD | Fall Show & SaleVienna Community Center120 Cherry St., NE Vienna, VA 22180 |