Saturday March 3, from 7am, The Lapidary Club has a Garage Sale at the club rooms, Lot 7 Ourimbah Creek Road, Ourimbah. Viewing of the Rock Auction is from 10am plus a sausage sizzle commencing at 10am. The Rock Auction starts at 12 midday. All enquiries to Brian Foster 4367 7217. (Thanks Ann Thomson for this information)
The tiniest shop in Avoca Beach is full of surprising gifts to choose from, all hand made with great imagination. Select from Pottery, Pamper gifts of soap and candles, Jewellery, Baby Wear, Jams and Chutneys, Craft items and Paintings - some of Avoca Beach. A large range of hand made cards as well, some of local area. A free gift wrapping service for that special gift is provided. Don't forget to visit over Easter if you are looking for something special. Open daily from 10am to 5pm at 184a Avoca Drive Avoca Beach. Phone 4382 1437. (Thanks Robyn Patrick for above information)
Saturday March 10 is the next SALE DAY from 9.30am - 4pm in Studios 2 and 3 at the Gosford Arts Centre, Regional Gallery complex, 36 Webb Street East Gosford. The Feature Artist/Craftsperson will be Nan Moore an innovative beautiful craft person who has been a member of the group since 1998. Nan started painting seriously when she moved to the Coast twenty years ago and calls herself a Decorative Artist but also enjoys Fine Art. She is a member of Central Coast Art Society, Folk and Decorative Artists both here and in Sydney and enjoys painting flowers especially Australian natives. Nan finds the monthly exhibitions of CC Creative Craft exciting challenges and will have many and varied, colourful different pieces on display. The group is always open to welcome new members so if you are looking for an outlet for your arts and crafts, contact Lorna Rumbelow 4369 5629 The group sponsors the Children's Medical Research Institute by means of raffles and door takings. (thanks Lorna)
Lindsay Cameron is starting a group to learn how to make beautiful, original baskets from Native Australian plants or from your garden at a workshop to learn about different traditional and modern basketry techniques in a relaxed atmosphere. Laugh and produce something individual to go home with in the afternoon. Small groups only. Materials provided. Learn one style per workshop. Get a group of friends together and book a workshop. Catering can be arranged for morning and afternoon tea and lunch. Contact Lindsay for further details or visit www.simplesite/rusticfarmhouse email lindsayehcameron@gmail.com Phone 0410 97799
Excitement is mounting as members prepare for their 40th Anniversary to be celebrated with Afternoon Tea Building 2, 10 Russell Drysdale Street East Gosford. Please RSVP by 9th March to 4325 4743 and leave a message.
The general meeting is on Saturday March 10, @ 10am
at The Cottage. Gina will give a demonstration of Japanese Meshwork at 12.30pm. $20 per person. Materials are needed so contact the Guild and for details & expression of interest to attend. 4325 4743
Saturday 24 Community Quilts from 9.30am
Weekly Diary -
Tuesdays 9.30am Spinning, Weaving and Other crafts
Wednesday 9.30am Patchwork
Wednesday 7pm All Fibre & Textile craftspersonThursday 10am Felting and other textile arts
Friday 10am Knitting and Crochet in 2012.
I find it fascinating the many different textile arts available at the Cottage and appreciate the talent of members who are keeping the many old and new craft skills alive. Keep up the good work.
President is Eileen Darbin. Secretary Marlene Bailey, Cottage Manager Wendy Randazzo.
All correspondence postal or email to
The Secretary PO Box 4056, East Gosford 2250
email cottagesecretary@gmail.com
Domain name www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au
Did you know 'The Rajah Quilt', is believed to be the only surviving quilt produced on board a convict ship? It is now housed in the National Gallery in Canberra and was purchased and donated to the Gallery by Les Hollings and the Australian Textile Fund in 1989.( This is an extract from 'Coastal Yarn', CC Guild's newsletter ) (Thanks Kay Radford Newsletter Editor)
Morisset Spinners and Weavers are holding a 'Gathering' at the Morisset Community Multipurpose Centre, near the main roundabout, Dora Street, Morisset on Tuesday March 13, from 10am-2pm
The first 'Drop in and Pot' will be held Saturday March 3 at 11am - 3pm (cost $10 for non members), with Mahjong at 2pm, (cost $2) at the Potter's workshop Russell Drysdale Street East Gosford. Phone 4324 5343
An Advanced Throwing Course starts 9 March to 30 March with Fran James. Fridays 9.30am - 11.30am.
Bookings essential . Contact Lynn Treers 4367 6090.
Handbuilding & Throwing Workshop Demonstration with Paul Davis is on Saturday 24 March. Bookings close March 10. Contact Anniss Seymour 4342 3642 for bookings and information.
Handbuilding with Paper Clay with Tracie Bertram is on Saturday 21 April. Bookings close April 5. Contact Anniss
Seymour 4342 3643.
'Garden Exhibition' will be held at the Arts Centre Studio Gallery May 3 - 16 with all sorts of wonderful pots for your Garden.
Mail to PO Box 4043, East Gosford 2250
www.ccpotters.org. Email jeanmiller@tadaust.org.au
The Potters' Shop
is loated behind the Potters' Workshop, Russell Drysdale Street East Gosford. It is open every Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm with monthly changes of potters and the pots.
Situated in Kitchener Park, corner of Picnic Pde and Maitland Bay Drive, Ettalong, this Centre is known for its welcome to new members and friendships formed by existing members.
Term dates are:
Term 1 January 30 - April 5
Term 2 Monday April 30 - June 30
Term 3 July 23 - September 22
Term 4 October 15 -December 15
Monday classes
10am-12noon Patchwork & Quilting, Kerry Butler
10am- 12 noon Adult Pottery, Annette Reid
12.30-2.30pm Pathwork & Quilting, Kerry Butler
Tuesday
9.30am-11.30am Folk Art, Joy Panton
12noon - 2pm Silk Dyeing/Painting, Sue Saunders
7pm-9pm Pottery, Annette Poole
Wednesday
9am - 11am Oils & Acrylics, Ann Parker
11.30am-1.30pm Pastels & Drawing, Ann Parker
Thursday
10am-12noon Silvercraft, Robyn Fisher
12noon - 4pm Members Stitchery, No tutor
4.30pm-5pm Childrens Art, Sandra Williams
5.30pm-7.30pm Adult Art 0 Acrylics, Sandra Williams
Friday
10am-12 noon Watercolour Painting, Judith Hoste
Saturday
9am-10.30am Childrens Pottery, Sue Sullivan
All enquiries and enrolments to 4341 8344.
Thel Browne is President, 4341 3599
Jenny Knibb is Secretary 4369 4048
All mail to PO Box 158 Ettalong Beach 2257.
www.ebacc.com.au
Meetings held at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday each month at Kincumber School of Arts adjacent to the Avoca Drive and Empire Bay Drive roundabout. Anyone interested in growing and showing of orchids or has a casual interest is welcome to join. They hold benching competitions at each meeting which helps members to prepare plants to the quality required to more formal competitions. The next meeting is on March 28th. Phone Jim Stephenson on 4328 4785 for further ifnormation.
The next exhibition is at the Gosford Arts Centre, 36 Webb Street East Gosford on March.
Sunday March 11, 10am-3pm is the next date for the Woy Woy Art Market which specialises in locally produced Arts & Crafts from Peninsula artists. Meet the artists, buy original and unique artwork and enjoy a great community event with live music and entertainment. The market is held between the ferry wharf and The Bayview Hotel in Anderson Reserve on The Boulevarde, Woy Woy. Contact Royaz Pocketwala on 0416 162 067 kojak67@live.com.au or Megan Hitchens 0418 697 614 mmhitchens@yahoo.com.au Facebook under Woy Woy Art Markert
Meetings held at Walamba 50 + Leisure Learning Centre Gosford (previously known as the Gosford Senior Citizens Centre) on the 4th Saturday each month at 10am. You will watch demonstrations of sugar craft and all aspects of decorating and enjoy lunch with fellow enthusiasts. Next date March 24. Visitors are welcome. Cost $10 Transport can be arranged Phone 4382 6236
meetings held at "Reflections' 31 York Street East Gosford on 1st and 3rd Wednesday and last Saturday each month. Contact ida Lowther on 4324 2667
