KC Clay Guild Board Meeting
KC Clay Guild Board Nomination Deadline
GET INVOLVED! Elections are coming!
Would you like to be more involved in the running of the KC Clay Guild?
Interested in serving on a not-for-profit board?
How it works: Per our bylaws, we elect 10 board members and, once elected, those ten Board members determine who fills what roles. The new board would sit from May 2018 through April 2019. Positions include:
What's involved in serving on the board? We ask that you attend monthly board meetings (approximately 2 hours per month), join or lead at least one committee (such as Raku, Building Improvements, TeaBowl National, Spring Sale, etc.) and volunteer at no less than three other clay guild events (i.e. volunteer Sunday, plaza art fair outreach, raku night, etc.) It varies by position but most board positions require a commitment of at least 6-10 hours per month.
If interested, please send your photo and responses to the following questions to: kccgstudio@gmail.com
1) Why are you interested in serving on the KC Clay Guild Board?
2) Describe your skills, experience, and interests and how you might put it to use as a KC Clay Guild Board Member.
KC Clay Guild Board Member Elections
KC Clay Guild
Board Members
Announced
Juror: Shikha Joshi
Timeline:
June 22: Deadline for entries
July 23: Acceptance notifications sent
September 17: Shipping deadline for accepted work
October 4: Opening reception at The ArtsKC Gallery, 5pm-9pm
Juror's Two Day workshop: October 5 & 6
November 4: Begin return of unsold work
General Rules: An artist may submit one view each of 3 separate teabowls for $30. All works must be original and completed within the last 2 years. No single teabowl may exceed 7x7x7 inches. No sets will be accepted. Display boxes are allowed. Work must be 90% ceramic. US and Canada residents only.
Entries: Entry fee of $30 must be paid online when application is submitted. Applications without a paid application fee will be deleted. Contact us (studio@kcclayguild.org) if you have difficulty applying or making the payment.
Images: Jpeg images must be 300dpi at 1900x1900 pixels. Low quality images will not be used for publication on poster or used in marketing materials. Submitting images implies consent for photographic reproduction. One image per piece, no detail shots allowed.
File name format: jsmith1, jsmith2, jsmith3
Sales: All accepted works must be available for sale. There is no longer a retail price cap. There will be a 40% commission on pieces sold, artists keeps 60%. Pieces that are not sold will be returned to artists, artists must cover costs of return shipping.
Shipping: Artists are responsible for safe delivery and all shipping costs. Please include a return shipping label or expect to be contacted for return shipping information after the exhibition. Each accepted piece should have an attached and easily removable label with your name, retail price, title, and material information. Pieces damaged in transit will not be included in the show. You must send the exact piece that was accepted by the juror.
Dropping off work: If you are able to drop off your accepted work you may do so, but the work must be picked up at KC Clay Guild after the show. Dropped off work can not be shipped back at the end of the exhibition. Arrange drop off with Louis, (studio@kcclayguil.org).
Unsold work that does not have return shipping will become the property of KC Clay Guild 90 days after the end of the exhibition. We will contact you to make arrangements if we do not have adequate payment for return shipping.
Instagram: Please use #teabowlnational2024 and tag @kcclayguild (our only official Instagram account).
Send accepted work to:
attn: Louis TBN 2024
200 W. 74th St.
Kansas City, MO 64114
Awards: Best of Show ($500), 2nd Place ($300), 3rd Place ($200). Other prizes include various purchase awards, equipment awards, and gift certificates.
Disclaimer: We will do all we can to maintain the safety of all accepted works. Due to the fragile nature of these pieces, KCCG or The ArtsKC Gallery will not be held responsible for any damage that may occur.
Questions? studio@kcclayguild.org
Studio Soda Firing
Please read the following carefully before registering:
Bisque pieces must be dropped off between April 18 and April 20 on the labeled cart in the wareroom.
-Cone 10 clay only
-Pieces must be boxed and labeled with your name (we usually have extra clay boxes available) and left on the cart labeled 'April soda firing' in the wareroom.
-Please label the box with your name
-Pieces should be ready to load. We will put wading on the pieces as we load the kiln
Space in the kiln will be sold by the shelf. Each shelf of the kiln is roughly 12"x24"x7". For example, this is enough space for roughly 10 mugs. Pieces in a soda kiln have to be spaced somewhat far apart, so this shelf space will fill quickly. Tall pieces will be fired on their side unless glazed or noted otherwise.
The cost of a shelf in the kiln is $35.
Pieces made from porcelain, B-Mix, or stoneware could be left bare on the outside of the pot or glazed on the outside of the pot. Results will vary, will typically be quite shiny and might have some interesting colors. Recycled clay works well in the soda kiln.
You'll need pay for open studio time to come in and glaze or slip your work.
Glazes change a lot in the soda kiln. Celadon, shino, chun, and tenmoku are the glazes that will do the best in the kiln.
You may register for more than one shelf by adding a 'guest' to your registration.
All of the pieces will be distributed throughout the kiln - we won't be putting all of your work on the same shelf. Doing this makes sure that all of your pots don't turn out the same or end up on a shelf in the kiln that doesn't turn out well.
We will do our best to get great results on this firing. Not every piece will turn out perfectly, this is the nature of soda firing. If you have pieces that you want to be fired again, you will have to pay for another shelf in an upcoming firing.
This is no guarantee that all of the work that you drop off will make it into the firing. If you have extra pieces, you will have to register for a shelf for the next firing.
The cost of this firing is based on the labor involved in loading, firing, unloading and cleaning up each firing.
Do not hesitate to ask us any questions about the firing:
studio@kcclayguild.org
Third Sunday Pottery Class is a one time class that introduces students to the potter's wheel.
During the 3 hour class, the students will focus on making pieces and having fun. Our staff will fire and glaze your pieces once the pieces are fired. We will have many glazes to choose from at the end of class. The pieces will be ready to pick up about 4 weeks after the class, we will email you when the pieces are ready to pick up.
Preregistration required for this class. No refunds. If you can not make it to the class, we can transfer your registration to a different month with 7 days advance notice.
Please be sure to remain subscribed to our emails so that you don't miss any important communications about this class.
Contact studio@kcclayguild.org with any questions.
Fourth Sunday Pottery Class is a one time class that introduces students to the potter's wheel.
First Sunday Pottery Class is a one time class that introduces students to the potter's wheel.
Friday, May 10th 5-9PM, Saturday, May 11th 10AM-7PM
This year's Spring Sale will be held in the Fellowship Hall at South-Broadland Presbyterian Church at 79th and Holmes during Mother's Day weekend - Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th. Our Spring Sale this year will be two days, and will leave Sunday free for participants and shoppers to celebrate Mother's Day.
We ask that artists provide their own 6'x3' table and table cloth or a display that occupies a similar amount of space.
This year inventory sheets will be emailed to participants, but we ask that participants please print their own inventory sheets and provide their own labels for the sale. We will provide more information and instructions in the next month.
Please fill out all required fields in the application before paying.
Artists keep 80% of sales and the KC Clay Guild will take 20% for overhead and expenses.
You can reach out to Amy Troester at edco@kcclayguild.org with any Spring Sale related questions.
IMPORTANT:
SIGN UP
Second Sunday Pottery Class is a one time class that introduces students to the potter's wheel.
Please note this class is on Mother's Day.
Your kids will have a blast this summer taking a pottery class at KC Clay Guild! We have 4 class sessions available to fit just about any schedule. Your child will learn the basics of hand building (techniques like pinch, coil, and slab) or wheel throwing (using the potter's wheel). Each student will have several finished glazed pieces to bring home at the end of every session.
We have made some changes to our Youth Summer Classes for 2024:
We will now offer 3 wheel throwing and 3 handbuilding each week to better meet demand.
Classes are now 1.5 hours, a slightly shorter class is typically better for younger students.
Students may take only one handbuilding class and one wheel throwing class per Summer.
We can no longer allow students to stay in the building between classes - a student could take both wheel throwing and handbuilding in the same week, but the student will need to be picked up between classes.
Questions? Please contact our Education Coordinator, Amy (edco@kcclayguild.org).
Schedule:
Wheel Throwing or Handbuilding Class 1: 8:30am-10
Wheel Throwing or Handbuilding Class 2: 10:30am-12pm
Wheel Throwing or Handbuilding Class 3: 1pm-2:30pm
Sessions:
1. June 3-7
2. June 10-14
3. June 17-21
4. June 24-28
Ages 5-13 for hand building classes.
Ages 8-13 for wheel throwing classes.
Monday-Thursday will be making days, Friday will be glazing.
We will contact you a once the pieces have been fired and are ready to pick up.
Cost:
Per 5 class session: $80 for members, $100 for non-members.
The class fee includes 5 classes, clay, usage of tools, glazes and firing.
When registering put in the student's name, not the parent name.
The class fee is due at the time of registration.
Please do not drop off your child early or pick them up late!
Refunds are available with 7 days notice before the first class of the session.
Please note this class is on Father's Day.
KC Clay Guild is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 200 West 74th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114
