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SUPPORTERS
THE POTTERS MARKET
56 Stockdale Road
O’Connor
9337 6888
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Inc
Southlands Fabric & Sewing Centre
7 Cooper Avenue
Kenwick
29 Yampi Way, Willetton WA 6155
Postal address:
9332 8277
P O Box 23
Maddington 6989
http://www.liddelowcrafts.org.au
KRAFT DAZE SEWING WORLD
7/80 ATTFIELD STREET
MADDINGTON
NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 2014
TELE: 9459 7843
OFFICE BEARERS
1780 Albany Highway
KENWICK
9459 1244
ROTARY
Gosnells
President
Dee Hart
9397 5276
Vice President
Valda Ross
0438 233 234
Treasurer
Marion Marshall
9310 7945
Secretary
Dianne Grammer
9452 9434
Public Relations
Barbara Heal
9359 4748
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
HOUSE OF QUILTS
Spencer Rd. Thornlie
Greg Camden
RIOT ARTS & CRAFTS
2 MORGAN ROAD
Kathleen Harrington
9459 5174
9258 6675
Serena Howard
0414 667 363
Robin Lethlean
9458 7452
Administration
Joy Watson
0403 864 469
Newsletter Editor
Joy Watson
9459 7228
REDCLIFFE
Proof reader
Marion Marshall
TELE: 9277 8753
OFFICE PHONE:
Cannington
9459 7228
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Shop 1089 Westfield Carousel
1382 Albany Hwy
9398 3282
Pat Miller
Thornlie Square
Shopping Centre
Sue Rankin
Merry
Christmas
And a
Happy
New Year
To you
all
9.30 to 12noon
EMAIL:
[email protected]
MEMBERS PHONE
9452 3161
PATRONS
Olwen Searle JP
Dr Judyth Watson
Patricia Morris AM J.P and Freeman of the City of Gosnells
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With regard to any matters concerning the Club please contact any of the above Executive Officers or
Committee Members.
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A NOTE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT
Mosaic Coordinator’s report
Spring is here the grass is riz, I wonder where the sunshine is. (only thing I could rhyme with is.) The cold weather hasn’t left us yet, please be considerate to others by remaining home if you have the sniffles and sneezes, your friends will thank you. The time is upon us to seriously think of the Exhibition, the Committee have already commenced the countdown, it is now up to the members to spread the word, Joy has been working hard to get the leaflets done so that you can put in letterboxes around your neighbourhood. The prizes are coming in and a special thank you to all those who have donated their time and their efforts in making these delightful items. Please support these wonderful talented people by selling the raffle tickets and promoting Liddelow. It is also time for the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ‐ due to a commitment with the Fire Brigade I had to change the date to the 1ST NOVEMBER ‐ for this I apologise but the commitment has been a long standing one which I cannot change. I would like to see all the members attend ‐ it’s your club and by attending it is showing that you are interested in the running of it ‐ we would also like to have a representative of each group to become a Committee member, to enable you to know exactly what is happening within other groups as well as your own. Nomination forms are available from the office. Our attendance numbers remained strong during the winter months despite members
being on holiday. We welcomed several new members to the mosaic group last term
and it is great to see their enthusiasm for learning something new.
We participated in the 21st Birthday celebrations at Kenwick Library by providing a
small children’s project that attracted more than 60 children during the day.
Lyn did a great job in representing the group during the visit to Thornlie Square where
she spoke to the public about the club and demonstrated her skills at mosaics.
We have been busy working
on the garden pot that will be
our contribution to the raffle
prize and the works for the
exhibition.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Kaminski on winning people’s choice at the Spotlight Open Day. We will have a wide variety
of mosaics on display during
the exhibition featuring many
different styles and materials.
Members have been
encouraged to experiment and
there will be some interesting
mosaics on display.
I’m sure the sewing machine will come in very handy. Best wishes to everyone for a successful exhibition.
Dorothy Burke
I hope to see you at the meeting. Regards MORE GREAT HINTS
Dee Hart Nothing in life is to be
feared
Let yourself
It is only to be
understood.
Be Yourself
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To remove scratches from timber articles use baby oil or coloured wax crayons. For
light scratches and stains, put some baby oil on a soft cloth and rub the surface, for
larger scratches use the same coloured wax crayon (mix the crayons if necessary) as the
article by drawing over the scratch. Polish with a soft cloth.
Find the end of the sticky tape roll by dusting with powder or flour, it will leave a white
line where the end is. Thanks Dee (This will be great for finding the edge of the wrap
on the Sunday Times)
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Monday Night Pottery
Great
This year
the Monday Night pottery class has been small but very productive.
The
class has been focussing on wheel work. I am pleased to say that Desma and Jason
Inspiration.
have both mastered throwing and have been producing some very interesting one off
pieces
with their
challenge going forward to make sets. It is relatively easy to make
Thanks
Bob
one of anything it is much harder to make at set of six (mugs or bowls) all the same.
There are two simple secrets to throwing sets
the more you throw the better and more consistent you become, and
for a set of six, make ten or more and pick the best six.
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Public Relations Report
The second visit by the Club to Thornlie Square was during the first week of the
school holidays. Although this was not a preferred time we were well represented by
members of several groups who demonstrated their skills and sold their works.
Tickets for the raffle were also sold.
The Club is grateful to the Management of Thornlie Square who continue to be a
great supporter of our Organisation.
We have been preparing for the upcoming Annual Exhibition by arranging press and
radio advertising.
We have also glazed and fired some of our earlier masterpieces. The joy of pottery for
me is that every time you glaze and fire a pot you just never know how it will turn out.
While you think you have done everything the same you just never know and the glazing makes or breaks your pot. For me the easy part is the throwing, the real skill is in
the decoration and glazing.
The City of Gosnells has invited Liddelow to be part of their Christmas Edition of
the Artist’s Lounge. This event, hosted by the City will be an all ages event where
participants will be invited to make Christmas themed decorations. The event will be
held at Liddelow on Saturday 13 December between 9.00 am – 12.00 noon.
Further information will be available shortly.
If you are already a member of Liddelow and free on a Monday Night and simply
want to have a play on a pottery wheel or want to improve your throwing skills you
are welcome to join the class on a casual basis. Just give me a call on 0407 476487 to
make sure that there will be a spare pottery wheel on the night.
As part of planning for 2015, the date for the next Open Day at Liddelow has been
locked in as Sunday 15 March. Once again, this will be part of the City of Gosnells
Home-grown Festival.
Gary Merritt
Best wishes to all groups for a successful Exhibition.
Tuesday Porcelain Painting
The Porcelain Artists are in full swing this term. Now meeting on a Tuesday morning
from 9.00am, they now number 7. The ladies are looking forward to displaying their
work at the Spring Exhibition and to swelling their ranks with new members eager to
learn this craft. Already donations of their work have been made for the Christmas
room at the Spring Exhibition.
Regards Valda
Dorothy and Barbara
‘Nothing is impossible– the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!’
Audrey Hepburn
NEW CLASSES COMING UP IN THE NEW YEAR.
WATCH THIS SPACE
COMMITTEE AND MEMBERS OF
LIDDELOW HOMESTEAD ARTS & CRAFTS
CLUB Inc.
A BIG THANK YOU
BANKWEST FOR YOUR SUPPORT
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MEMBERS WELCOME
ALL members are welcome to attend
committee meetings held every third
Thursday of the month at 12.30 pm.
Any questions or suggestions may be
brought up in General business.
If you are unable to attend a meeting
you can put your questions in writing
(this is important) and given to Joy at
the office or to any committee
member.
Lyn for taking care of the
shops, They are looking fantastic.
MEMBERS, Bring along your
beautiful crafts for Lyn to display in the
professional way that she does.
Dave a big THANK YOU for all the
work you have put in, replacing the
shelving and the painting. The shops
look wonderful.
CONGRATULATIONS MARION
Marion took out First and
Second prize for Sewing in the
2014 Canning Show.
WELL DONE!
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Members please note
NEWS FROM THE SHED
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This is the last newsletter for 2014.
The next one will be March 2015
The deadline for that will be February 23rd
Enjoy your Xmas holidays, I’m sure you
will have lots to talk about when you return.
A big thank you in advance to all who are entering the exhibition, many of our
members are turning out some really nice work. Another thank you must go to John
Currie for his donation of 150 skipping ropes for the Christmas Shoe Box charity, well
done John.
Finally the woodies will hold their windup on Friday 12th December, and will close
down until Monday 12th January 2015.
A big thank you once again to
Lorraine and Sue for the
wonderful work you do in the
garden.
It is going to look fantastic for
the Exhibition.
PLEASE NOTE
If you want to read or download our
constitution check out our website or notice
board.
Congratulations Desme.
Desma McLeod had success at the recent
Kelmscott show where she won awards for her
photography.
*Best Exhibit in Group.
*Adults, Baby Study - First Prize.
*Adults, Child or Children at play - First Prize.
*Examiner Newspaper Award, Most points in
Adult Photography, Group K2.
Desma attends Monday night pottery and only
took up photography in July this year.
Keep turning, Dave Barrett
CHRISTMAS ROOM.
Donations for the Christmas Room are needed within the next 2 weeks. All profit from
sales go to the Club and if everyone donated one or more pieces of work we would
have at least 200 items to sell. Norma York works very hard every year to set up a
Christmas theme in the room and works even harder to sell the items over the weekend. Please hand your items to Norma York a Wednesday machine embroiderer, a
committee member or your group leader. Any festive or non festive new items would
be greatly appreciated.
Wednesday Art Group
Welcome back to Susie and Cath. Cath had a small mishap whilst on holiday in Bali.
She slipped on the wet tiles at the pool, which left her having to have eight stitches,
luckily nothing was broken, but lost her self-respect at the time.
Pauline is very busy getting ready for the big move to her new home
in the Hills.
Has anyone seen the stapler gun??? Please replace it or let us know
where you have put it.
Margaret Wilmot
After she fainted, my mother was raced to the hospital. Her Doctor asked “Why do you
think you passed out?” Looking at him oddly, Mum replied, “Because I woke up of the
floor.”
Jeffrey Ward
Source Jason McLeod
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THURSDAY POTTERS
GREAT HINTS
The get rid of weeds overnight, spray with undiluted vinegar. Thanks Margaret.
A few uses for WD40 Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
Removes tomato stains from clothing.
Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
Keeps scissors working smoothly.
Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes.
It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!
Once again it is exhibition time and the majority of our group will be entering. The
exhibition is a good time to display our craft and try to lift the standard by trying new
glaze methods and different ways of working the clay. With computer technology
there are many sites that can be accessed so that you can watch potters
from around the world share their skills. We wish all who enter the best
of luck. We also wish to thank Joe Taylor, a pottery teacher and Life
Member of Liddelow Homestead Arts & Crafts Club Inc. for once
again taking on the task of judging this year.
Lyn Barrett
SHOP NEWS
Wednesday Embroidery – Judyth Watson room
We have had good attendances for the last couple of months with ladies busy with their
various crafts.
Our sessions are still full although we have had a couple of ladies decide not to continue
coming for difference reasons, however we have got new and returned members to
keep our numbers up.
August saw a small group of us fly off to Bali for a week to top up our fabric and
Haberdashery supplies, we all got to make our own piece of Batik one Sunday morning
at Helmis’ place. Helmi is the proprietor of Madj Batik Fabrics in Sulawesi St Denpasar,
he makes all the batik from white fabric, it’s such a great choice. Helmi also exports to
Textile traders here in WA.
The second weekend in September we were off to Pinjarra for our annual weekend at
Fairbridge Farm. We had a great weekend involving a few small pleasantries from the
hosting group. It is quite a site to see so many females in one room, it is great to mingle.
A big thank you to Elizabeth, for all your effort yet again in the organising of this event
and happy hour, and to Pat for getting the girls to save their pennies so we have spending
money for the weekend.
That’s all for this time, enjoy the Exhibition.
Please REMEMBER to fill out your tags correctly by placing your name or initials,
membership number and price on the front and a brief description of the item on the
back. Please ensure you do this then there will be no mistaking who the money should
go to if the item is sold.
Thanks Dave for putting up the shelving for the woodturning and mosaics, also the old
shelving and cupboard doors have been repainted. The white shelving has made the
room brighter and the work stands out.
New work is needed all the time, so please think about adding to the shops, the club
does take 20% commission.
Lyn Barrett
FLOWERS.
Donations of flowers and greenery for the
exhibition would be appreciated, can they
please be at the club on Thursday 20th
November, thank you.
Serena
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Saturday Children's Pottery
Treasurers report
Here we are at the end of another eventful year, with the Exhibition ready to go on the
22nd November.
THORNLIE SQUARE NEWS Oct 2014
Income from Thornlie Square
Invoices $1895.60
Less 80% Commission to Artists - $1516.50
Total= $ 379.10 = 20% Commission to Liddelow Homestead
Banked on 21/10/2014 - Liddelow Commission $ 385.30 = $6.20 Over
Your Commission is now ready for collection if you haven’t already collected it
please call to the office during office hours and Joy or myself will pay you.
My thanks to Barbara King for calculating the Artists' Commission, very much appreciated.
I will ask that all students that have work to go in the Exhibition to bring it to their
class on Sat 15th as it will be set up on the Monday. Prizes and certificates will be
given to the class the Saturday after the exhibition. This year as usual will be very hard
to judge it will also be judged on effort and finishing off of work that has been done
through the year.
Christopher and Jackson will be leaving us after this to go on a long holiday. I know
they are looking forward to it so enjoy. Hopefully they will return next year.
I wish to thank Emily and Kaliya for their assistance at the beginning of term after my
operation and Gary for helping with the kiln. Also Joy and Marion from the office side
who organizes our certificates and prizes etc.
The students and I would like to thank Marge Stuart and Carole Almond and an anonymous donation towards the children's prizes.
Marion.
RAFFLE 2014 News
Please Note to date I have banked
Through the school holidays there were some birthday's so Happy birthday to those
children who celebrated another year.
On 23/09/14 = $610.00 = 61 Books Sold
Welcome back to Zeke who we missed whilst he was away with a badly broken arm.
On 20/10/14 = $1457.00 = 145.7 Books Sold
Our last class this year will be on 20th Dec when we will have a sausage sizzle as usual
this is appreciation from myself to my class for the good behaviour and effort put into
their work. I'm sure your parents are proud of you, I am and so are a lot of other members of the club.
Total Banked to Date = $2067.00
I hope the members that still have books outstanding to return them by the end of
October either sold or unsold so I can figure out how many we will have for selling to
public for the Exhibition. You can leave them in the office with Joy or hand them to
me if you see me about. But please have them returned at the very latest by first week
in November. Otherwise I will have to chase you up!!!!
There were 25.1 Books sold at Thornlie Square equates to $251.00 great effort thanks
to all who sold them there.
Yours Truly
Next term will start on the 7th of February 2015. I would like names of any students
returning next year hopefully all of you to give me your names at the end of this term.
This will be our last news letter for this year so I hope you all have a nice Christmas
with your families
Kathrine
A WARM WELCOME TO:
M Marshall
Kristy Del Borrello (Patchwork)
Hon Treasurer
Nicholas and Christian Day (Woodturning)
Kaye Lefevre (Patchwork) Dianne Grammer (Patchwork)
My thanks to Barbara King for calculating the Artists’ Commission.
Very much appreciated.
Heather Heggie (Porcelain Painting) Nancy Hegge (Porcelain Painting)
Des Houldsworth (Woodturning) Gillian McDonald (Embroidery)
Maryam Alhammed (Childrens Pottery) Jaqui Floyd (Mosaics)
Eleanor Tearle (C/Pottery) Poppy Smith (C/Pottery) Petra Cole (Pottery)
We hope you enjoy your stay with us.
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