Next Committee Meeting meeting at SIT on 5th March 2012 at 7pm
The first Committee Meeting of the year took place on the evening of Waitangi Day. We covered a lot of ground and the year ahead looks exciting so far. Here's a summary of the minutes taken.
Silversmiths Guild of Canterbury Inc
Summary of Minutes of meeting held at SIT Guild rooms on Monday 6 February 2012
Present: Arthur Harrison (Chair), John Weeber, Solvejg Ruarus, Diederic Ruarus, John Ogilvie Jo Crompton and Noeline Walker
Financial: Financial Reports for the periods 1 October – 31 December 2011 and1 April to 31 December 2011 were presented and accepted
Class Report: There are 10 students in Level 1 and 4 students in Level 2. Classes
are being run concurrently on Tuesday nights. Solvejg and Jo said the
arrangement is working quite well although busy. Thank you to Arthur for
his assistance.
Advertising is planned for midway thru the current term in the Coffee News. It was also suggested we distribute Course Brochures to the Bead Shop and Hands. Arthur is to email Chris Moore from the Press in an effort to secure some publicity.
Solvejg to take care of course bookings for Term 2 while Noeline is away.
Membership:It was suggested that anyone joining late in the financial year could have their membership include the next financial period.
Monthly Workshops: Arthur has bookings for 6 for the coming chain making workshop.
Monthly workshops would be held on the second Saturday of each month. The workshops up until August have been planned. Workshop subject for the rest of the year to be decided
Insurance Claim: Arthur has still not heard from the Arts Centre about gaining access to
our space in order to take photos of assets not recovered
Studio time: Studio time would be held on the fourth Saturday of each month from
10am – 1pm. Bookings to be made with Arthur with a minimum of five
for it to go ahead. Arthur to advise any cancellations on the Friday beforehand.
Guild Website: John Ogilvie had done some research with regard to a Guild website
and suggested we check out www.domainz.co.nz to become familiar
with the process and discuss it further at the next meeting. Jo also has some knowledge of website building
Guild Barbecue: John has had some confirmations of members intending to attend.
Solvejg received an apology from Gerry but has yet to hear from Monique. Katrina will be there. It was decided to get Westfield Gift Vouchers for each as a token of appreciation for work done on behalf of the Guild which Arthur will present.
Exhibition: Solvejg has spoken to Ron Mottram about the possibility of the Guild exhibiting in his new Gallery space and will investigate it further. Solvejg also mentioned the proposed Arts Centre in Cumnor Tce and will make enquires about a permanent space for the Guild
Meeting closed at 8.25pm
Next meeting – 5 March 2012 at 7pm
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Members' Monthly Workshops 2012 February - August
When: 2nd Saturday each month, 10am - 3pm
Where: SIT
How: Book by calling Arthur on 382 1332
Cost: $20 Plus materials, unless otherwise indicated
February: Chain making, findings & wire working - 11th Feb
March: Found objects - with field trip to Birdlings Flat to gather materials - Sat 10th March
April: Cuttlefish Casting - Sat 14th April
May: PMC with Susan Brown
June: Tool making
July: Fused Dichroic Glass – Katrina to confirm
August: Delft Clay
Studio Time
When: 4th Saturday each month, 10am -1pm
Where: SIT
How: Book by calling Arthur on 382 1332
We need a minimum of 5 attendees to go ahead each time. Arthur will confirm we have the numbers on the Friday beforehand and let you know.
Cost: $20.
Silver will be for sale in small pieces, bring some change with your bigger notes if possible.
Barbecue - 19th February
We are looking forward to this! It's not too late to contact John before the weekend.
I mistakenly said he lives at McLeans Island, but no, it is actually Coutts Island. John will send you a map when you contact him.
A Gift for Us!
We received a donation from one of our students last year, via her workplace supporting Canterbury groups who have had to deal with all the stuff relating to setting up after being affected by the earthquakes! This was a lovely surprise and much appreciated - thankyou!
Finally, this is our newsletter, so please send me anything of interest, photos, ideas, how-tos, exhibition details etc. I would love to publish your contributions.
