ABN 58 756 565 039 © Suncoast Clayworkers February 2022
NOTICEBOARD
From the President’s desk...
2023 began with some trepidation as we had committed to a big event, namely Spring Fever, new venue, new ideas, generally a big learning curve.
We were delighted with the venue, not just the building but the support by the Maleny Show society, and especially the Maleny Potters. It appeared that word got out and before we knew it our numbers had doubled, this was fantastic for the delegates and the tutors, not so good for those who put their hands up for catering, it turned into a mammoth job. Julie and Noelene Rudd, Katrina Shepherd and their amazing team of volunteers need to be recognized for there stirling work and dedication above and beyond anything else, I was humbled by their generosity.
Spring Fever was a tremendous success, as was the members market, both things to be worked on for the future. The executive decided that we should have a change of direction in 2024, enjoying more events and workshops for the members, and a grand market in August, this to be held at Maleny Showground .
The executive have agreed that because we made such huge changes to Spring Fever and other events for 2024/2025 that we are all prepared to stay in our positions.
Once again my sincere thanks to the team and members for their support this year.
Happy Clay Making.
Jackie Gasson
President
Our website will be updating to facilitate promotion of our members, their exhibitions and events with biographies, photos and links to their own websites, Facebook (Meta) and Instagram accounts.
All members are invited to submit photos and information on a regular basis with the plan to post on Clayworker’s Facebook (Meta) and Instagram weekly. The more the merrier each and every week, and all members are encouraged to submit words and high resolution photos (photographer details required) and reels via email to
suncoastclayworkers@gmail.com.
Videos/reels to be uploaded onto Clayworkers social media, and a chance to be voted ‘Pot of the Month’ by your peers.
At the next general meeting, we will be able to photograph your work, if you wish for social media, so come along and bring a pot!
Ideas/possibilities for other member 1 day workshop ideas are always welcome. Please let us know what you would like the management committee and members to consider.
Suggestions so far are for group day trips to the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane, and Swell Sculpture Event on the beach at the Gold Coast from 6-15 September 2024.