There is lots going on behind the scenes at the moment, but not a lot of news.
We are having to postpone the AGM again as the accounts have not been fully audited yet, but things are underway! We are aiming at the August Committee meeting at the moment and will confirm that in the next newsletter.
Everything is nearly ready for the start up of the night courses in Term 3. There has been a lot to organise and the challenge of having to set up at the beginning and tidy everything away as efficiently as possible at the end has been a logistical challenge. Karen has been working hard organising the way things are stored, with some helpers providing ideas and a bit of muscle!
I have added a list of blogs you might find inspiring, in the panel running down the right hand side. Tell me about what you have been looking at on the web. I love the way you can end up looking at all sorts of blogs when you visit other people's favourites!
Report on the SSG Committee Meeting
June 5, 2011 at SIT
Next Meeting Tuesday July 5, 6:30 p.m.
The workshop will be open for general Guild use directly after the meeting.
Workshop: Ten committee members met to take care of current Guild business for our first meeting at SIT. Arthur and Mark have made and installed the shelving for the storage area. Arthur managed to acquire the timber at no cost (good work, Arthur!). David Caddie was a hero to make the bench pins. Karen demonstrated how they attach to the bench with suction cups. Mark is working with SIT to get a set of keys and key-cards for tutors.
Classes: In order to get the classes up and running for next term the tutoring team and mentors will get together for a planning session on Saturday, June 18 at Karen''s. There has been interest in the classes via our hotmail account and we will also contact previous students whose classes were interrupted.
Financial: Diederic has the accounts ready for the auditor. We have $8000 in savings and less than $1000 in our regular account.
Exhibition: We are investigating several venues. The Christchurch City Council event village in Hagley Park, the Redhouse Gallery and SIT are possibles. It will probably be a one weekend event just to let people know we are still here.
Workshops: We are currently planning several workshops with outside tutors including a glass beadmaking workshop, stone setting and metal clay to be held several times a year. These would be more expensive but would complement our in-house workshops.
Courses Timetable
Term Three
Level One - Tuesday Night, 7.00pm to 9.30pm 10 weeks $240
August 2nd - October 4th
Level Two - Wednesday Night, 7.00pm to 9.30pm 10 weeks $240
August 3rd - October 5th
Combined Level - Saturdays, 10.00am to 4.000pm 5 weeks $240
1. August 6th - September 3rd
2. September 10th - October 8th
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Courses Timetable
Term Three
Level One - Tuesday Night, 7.00pm to 9.30pm 10 weeks $240
August 2nd - October 4th
Level Two - Wednesday Night, 7.00pm to 9.30pm 10 weeks $240
August 3rd - October 5th
Combined Level - Saturdays, 10.00am to 4.000pm 5 weeks $240
1. August 6th - September 3rd
2. September 10th - October 8th
Term Four
Level One - Tuesday Night, 7.00pm to 9.30pm 8 weeks $192
October 18th - December 6th
Level Two - Wednesday Night, 7.00pm to 9.30pm 8 weeks $192
October 19th - December 7th
Combined Level - Saturdays, 10.00am to 4.000pm 5 weeks $240
1. October 22nd - November 19th
For more information ring our Class Co-ordinator, Karen Atherton on (03) 337 6632
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Membership reminder
Time to renew your membership. To vote at the AGM your membership needs to be current. Contact John Ogilvie at jogilvie@clear.net.nz
We have a special offer of $180 for a three year subscription at the moment. The regular rate is $65 for one year.
We have a special offer of $180 for a three year subscription at the moment. The regular rate is $65 for one year.
