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March 2008
GREETINGS FROM THE CHAIR
In spite of the old fashioned winter we are experiencing, neither sleet, snow or rain kept our dedicated
quilters, potters, painters and fibre artists from attending many classes and workshops.
The current exhibition “Shapeshifters” is one of the best ever. Thanks to Pat Gibson, Paulette Robertson and
Linda Dineen for putting this together, and, of course, to Susan Clark, Jeff Lounsbury and his pottery classes for
providing the wonderful works of art. If you have missed it the exhibition will be up until after Easter weekend.
(Note: The Centre will be closed Easter Weekend).
Needed: IDEAS FOR FUNDRAISERS
Fundraisers are important to the Centre. Without the money raised it would be necessary to raise
membership and class fees. A suggestion box is located on the “Information Table” with forms to put
suggestions on. We particularly need an event that can be held between January and April. A prize will be
awarded to any suggestion that is used!
Greening of the Centre
You can help the Centre to become a “Green Area” by:
1. Not using bottled water in the Centre. The Centre has installed a Brita filter on the tap.
2. Putting garbage/recycling in the appropriate containers
3. Wearing a sweater in cold weather or light clothes in the summer
4. Having the newsletter sent by email
5. Giving us suggestions of other ways to be greenA big thank you to the Quilters who are already actively involved!
Note: The Centre is moving toward using environmentally safe
cleaning products.Potters Report
Our winter classes have been completed with a lot of wonderful things being created and a lot of enjoyment was had
while working together. A warm welcome to our new members; we hope you will spend many happy hours with us and
we are always glad to see our old members returning.
New Classes are due to start in April; please check your CAC program.
The February workshop on making goblets with Shirley Clifford was
very much enjoyed by all. A few more workshops have been scheduled
for this spring.
March 27-Working with Slips
April 17-Trip to New Dundee and the Burlington Art Gallery
May 22-Sculptures
June 12-Raku at Shirley’s with a pot luck lunchThe CAC plant sale is on Sat May 10; we have been invited to sell some
“Garden Art”. Tables will be set up outside in front of the building.
Participants look after their own sales with 25% to go to the Centre.
As well, don’t forget to save one or two of your better pieces for our annual members exhibition in April. Our pottery
studio seems to be a very busy and happy place with a lot of helping hands about. Let’s keep it that way!
Happy Potting-Erika
Comments from the Guestbook
From the Exhibition Shapeshifters-Quilts by Susan
Clark and Pottery from Jeff Lounsburys Handbuilding Pottery Class
“What a fabulous exhibition of creative needlework! The pottery works well with the quilting.”
“Breathtaking - what a free spirited exhibition!”
Painters
Painters cooperative work sessions take place on Monday afternoons from 1-3 p.m. The group is growing; so come by and be inspired by the creations in progress.
What Our Members Are Up To
Cathy Groulx-Exhibiting her work at the Toronto Art Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre March 6-9th
Angela Lorenzen-Congratulations for winning Best of Show at the Paint Ontario Juried Exhibition at the Lambton HeritageMuseum Grand Bend (A $2000 prize) Exhibition runs until March 30th
The Oxford Quilters Guild
The Quilt Guild meeting in February was in the form of an auction which raised over $2000 from both meetings.
At the March meeting, the trunk show was given by Elsie Moser and Doreen Hugill. Everyone was thrilled to see the
award winning quilts as well as the well-loved ones. The trunk show for April is “From under the Ironing Board’ by Jackie
Syer of Oakville. On April 10th the cancer quilt for “The Quilt” is being put together at the Centre. It is starting at 9:30
a.m. and going until it is finished. Bring your sewing machine and neutral thread.
The name of the Raffle Quilt has been chosen. It is being called “Razzle Dazzle”. Marion Kramer will be organizing the
distribution of tickets for our Quilt Raffle. If you can help with this, please contact Marion at 519-467-5846 or email to
mekramer@xplorer.com. The Quilt Show will be held September 25, 26 and 27th. Quilts must be registered by September
12th. There will be posters and bookmarks available for the April meeting. The Quilt Show will also be mentioned in
the regional news of the next issue of Canadian Quilter.
The present executive finishes its term in June and we are in need of a vice president and a daytime coordinator for the
next session. Please contact Gladys Bidner if you are interested in volunteering for any position.
The Annual Banquet being held on May 28, 2008 at the Ingersoll Golf and Country Club on Holcroft Street. Cocktails at
6:30 and dinner at 7:00 p.m. Contact Silvana Mior for your tickets.
Don’t forget “EARTH HOUR” on Saturday, March 29th. Turn off your lights from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Happy Quilting
Joan Ford
Fibre Arts BunchWhen the snow falls or freezing rain coats the world, the Fibre Artists can be heard to say, "It must be Wednesday!" Several
Fibre Arts Bunch (FAB) meetings have been cancelled this season. The housebound days however, have resulted in wonderful creations brought to 'Show and Share'.
The FAB is a diverse group. We take turns introducing new ideas/techniques to each other in an informal, demonstration sort of way. Demonstration topics include, wrapped dolls, water-soluble material, chenilling to the extreme, bobbin work and jewellery techniques. Sharing and learning from each other is how we grow. We continue to challenge creativity this year with a 'Floral' theme. If you are passionate about painting/sculpting with fabric and fibre, come and try out the FAB. We meet from 10 AM to 3:30 PM at the Arts Centre on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
Linda Dineen