April 10, 2004
The April Edition of The Clay Chronicle
Asheville - (UPI)...(that's Under Polymer Influence, not united press international) - A group of about 13 known polymer clay addicts were sighted today on the campus of A-B Tech, entering a building marked by brightly colored helium balloons. Upon closer investigation, a birthday party seemed to be in progress, celebrating 5 years for someone known only as brpcg (was unable to discover how to pronounce that).
It was discovered, though, that a workshop by Donna Kato is being planned for June 5-6. Cost and location is not finalized at this point. *Estimates* are that one day will run about $90 to $100; both days $170-$190. Classes will run from 10:00 to 5:30 with a brown bag lunch break of 30-45 minutes. Kato clay, tools, books, etc., will be available for purchase. A location has been reserved, but a better one is being sought. Any help will be appreciated. An APB has been issued and a reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction...uh, make that the reservation and confirmation of this elusive site.
Another choice morsel of gossip this reporter was able to uncover is that the meeting location will be changing. This was the last meeting to be held at A-B Tech. One wonders who they're trying to avoid, moving around like this, but "officially" the reason is that the group had outgrown this location (several meetings lately have been standing room only, although the word is some stooped to sitting on overturned trashcans). Beginning with the April 24th Clay Day, this group of addicts will be meeting at the Avery Creek Community Center. Directions will be posted to the world on the guild website, www.brpcg.com (it seems these people need some lessons in stealth).
There was some dragging and bragging going on (I believe this was referred to as "Show and Tell") and some people rose to the April Challenge (gardening). Although this reporter was unable to unobtrusively record this, it appears the room's spycam (aka Irene) was in working order and the evidence will appear on the aforementioned website. The Challenge for May is
something made using rubber stamps. April challenge photos are here.
A drawing was held for something called a Bead Jar, and the winner was someone named Jan. (And on a personal note, Jan, the person who drew your name expects prompt payment.)
A lot of people brought party food - veggies and dip, chips, a lovely Marion cake, homemade Margaret cookies, nuts, drinks....but this reporter could not be bribed or distracted. This eagle-eyed reporter actually witnessed some people working on nametags!
There, the truth is out.
Submitted April 10, 2004 - Pat Smith
Addendum:
I neglected to mention the bag of beads Margaret gave to each person, and the aloe plants Marion gave out to us that she had potted in pc-covered containers. Many thanks to you both! :)
Another thing...Maggie and Edie passed out their Tip Sheet - 3 pages of tips they've collected from brpcg members over the past two years. We appreciate the work y'all put into that. Great job!
Also forgot to mention that beginning with the May meeting, be sure to wear your polymer clay nametag! It will eliminate having to keep reintroducing ourselves where new folks are concerned, and as a bonus, those who wear one will have their name entered in a drawing and the winner will receive a prize from Nancy.
- Pat Smith
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The contents of the Bead Jar now belong to Jan.
Party food!
Margret bought beads to sell and to give away.
Maggie.
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