GOOD NEWS

reposted from Facebook page.
I found out today that the Duncan Teacher Certification that Jim and I earned way back in the 70s is still valid. Now we are eligible to join IADCCT (International Association of Duncan Ceramic Certified Teachers). Membership will enable us to be more up to date on products and techniques and share that knowledge with you, our students. (Unfortunately, I am pretty sure that the certificate was thrown out a long time ago, never dreaming that we would need it or be able to post it in the studio.)

Carousel Creations
Where having Fun is why we come!

So come on over. Forget about the weather. And learn something new.
Bring a friend, or even a relative, and let them learn something new, too!
Thing SPRING. Make something for the yard. or for Patty’s Day or for Easter.
Pouring is back in operation. And the bathroom at least has walls!

Jim and I will be attending the Midwest Ceramic Association Show in Dayton for the third year in a row.  It is held on Friday and Saturday the 21st and 22nd of April. We have taken many classes and supported a lot of the vendors. But this year we would like to do something special — enter our students’ pieces in the competition. Competition entries must be submitted on Wednesday so that they can be judged Thursday before the show opens. Therefore, we will not be having Thursday classes that week.

Let’s join in the competition this year…

Classifications are as follows:

1. Pre-school — categories A, B, C, and D only
2. Elementary — grades 2 thru 3.
3. Elementary — grades 4 thru 6.
4. Junior High — grades 7 thru 9.
5. High School — grades 10 thru 12.
6. ADA Disability — A. Adult.
7. ADA Disability — B. Child.
8. Novice — doing ceramics 1 year or less.
9. Amateur — doing ceramics 1 year or more.
10. Senior Citizen —   62 years young who have not taught.
11. Semi-professional — employees who work in a shop other than in a teaching capacity, who sell or have sold finished ceramics and/or supplies.
12. Professional — Shop owners, store front or home, teacher, past or present, which have or have had a license to sell.
13. Senior Professional — 62 years young, shop owners, home or store front, teachers, licensed sellers, past or present.
14. Masters — Has a degree in Art, has authored a book or had won three major awards such as Peggy, Best of Show, Masters, etc.
15. Blue Ribbon — Any Blue Ribbon Winner from any show since January of Previous year. Must Have Ribbon Attached.

Categories and Sub-Divisions

There are 14 categories (A thru M) with 6 or more sub-divisions within each category. You can see the complete list by going to MidwestCeramics.org. I also have a printed copy in the studio which you can look at. I can help you decide which piece or pieces to enter, which category and subdivision to check,  and how to complete the entry form.  Your piece should be made within the last year. Entry forms have columns for five different entries. Each person completes a separate entry form, so that means you can enter as many as five pieces. (Most entry fees are $1.25 or $1.75 per item.)

Additional pictures of entries, classes, and vendors can be found at MidwestCeramics.org

Carousel Creations
Where having Fun is why we come!

Let’s show the whole Midwest what we do here at Carol’s Carousel!
Enter your best piece (or pieces) in this year’s competition.
Maybe we can bring home some blue ribbons!

Please note that our sbcglobal.net emails are no longer active. Carol can be reached at the following gmail addresses:

• studio: CarolsCarouselCreations@gmail.com
• professional: DrWarneke@gmail.com
• personal:  CAWarneke@gmail.com

Please update your contact list and send me an email so that I have your address. Thank you.

Carousel Creations
Where having Fun is why we come!

So give us a call, send a text , PM our Facebook page, or send an email
and reserve your seat for an upcoming Workshop or an Open Class.

Date Night

We had our February Date Night last Saturday, February 4th, featuring Mickey & Minnie.  (Note: two more couples sighed up but didn’t show.)

Kids Krafts

This Friday, February 10th,  from 6 to 8 is Kids Krafts Valentine Boxes for $10. There are many on the shelf to choose from. This is a make-it-take-it workshop but please call first. There are other valentine items on the shelf as well including this cute bear.

Flirting

Our February Workshop is next Sunday, February 12th at 1:00,  and the following Wednesday, February 15th at 6:00. We are painting this adorable pair of flirting owls on an 8″ plate. It will be glazed and fired again and will be food safe when finished. Yes, you can paint this, you just think it is too hard. Here’s mine all painted and waiting to be fired.

Carousel Creations
Where having Fun is why we come!

So come join us and
have some valentine fun
at a workshop or at an open class. 

All workshops must be prepaid.

New Year, New Policies. Most adult workshops are $20, Date Nights are $25 per couple, and Kids Krafts are $10 unless stated otherwise in the ad. If that is a hardship, at least a 50% deposit must be made before we will pour your items. We  have had numerous times when people register and then do not show up. Folks just do not understand the time, effort, and costs associated with preparing the bisque for them to paint and the frustration of no shows.

All workshops can be paid for through PayPal. Simply enter my email address CarolWarneke@sbcglobal.net. You can use your credit card if you do not have a PayPal account. Be sure to state the date of the workshop you are attending, how many people are attending, and  what piece(s)  you are making.

If you do not wish to use PayPal you can mail a check or drop one off at the house. Make checks payable to Carol Warneke and mail or deliver to
4494 Woodridge Drive, Austintown, OH 44515. Keep in mind that it takes time for the mail to get here.

Bisque takes a minimum of 3 days for each piece: one to pour, one to clean, one to fire. If several people want the same item we must add another day for each piece. Don’t want until it’s too late you get the piece you want.

Upcoming Workshops

• Date Night, Saturday, February 4th  from 7:00 to 10:00, featured Mickey & Minnie
  

  
• Bonnie’s Bunch Snowmen, Friday, February 10th from 1:00 to 3:00
• Kids Krafts Valentine Boxes, Friday, February 10th from 6:00 to 8:00
• Flirting Owls Valentine Plate I,  Sunday, February 12th from 1:00 to 5:00
• Flirting Owls Valentine Plate II,  Wednesday, February 15th from 6:00 to 10:00
• Kids Krafts Marbles on Plate, Friday, February 24th, from 6:00 to 8:00

Open Classes

Every Monday and Thursday evening the studio will be open from 6:00 to 10:00 for you to work on whatever you want. We strive to have items poured within a week after requested and also to have things fired within a week. This is a goal, but life  happens and we are not always successful. You can always check with me before you come to see if your items are ready. Please let me know that you are coming, or if you change your mind that you are not coming. Seating is limited to those who are painting. We do not have room for visitors.

Carousel Creations
Where having Fun is why we come.

Are we having fun yet?

The walls aren’t even up yet but we are making progress! And after I help Jim with the construction I get to do the decorating!

I repainted the original Clay Magic Carousel Horse Plaque to match other colors planned for the bathroom (it was previously country blue and mauve, not exactly my colors). Here is the second plaque shown in greenware. There is also a third plaque in the series and I am searching for it online.

Wallpaper border.

Carousel Horse USPS Poster sent to me by a fellow crafter because he knew I collected carousels. If there is room for it, it will go on one of the walls in the bathroom.

Carousel Creations
Where having Fun is why we come!

Reopening next week:

Star Bright Snowman Workshop
Sunday 1-5 & Wednesday 6-10
Open Classes Monday & Thursday 7-10
Kids Krafts Snowman Mug Workshop Friday 6-8

Date Night in February
Saturday, February 4th from 7:00 to 10:00

Featured will be Mickey & Minnie Mouse but there will be many other items on the shelf to choose from. Cost for the workshop is $25.00 per couple. Please call early and reserve your seats. Sip & Paint: If you would like to have beer or wine on your date, BYOB. Soda and snacks will be provided. This workshop is for couples only. Both teens and adults are invited.

Carousel Creations
Where having Fun is why we come!

So bring a date and come on over!
If there is enough interest we can have a date night once a month.