Holy Crafts! An Exhibition by Members of The Las Vegas Crafters Guild - Summerlin Library Art Gallery

Fused Glass Decorative Plate Cindi Clark

Quilted Wall Hanging Mary Ann Racheau

Knitted Accessories Merriam Olds

We are so fortunate to be invited once again by Darren Johnson, Curator  and Bee Aspinall, Gallery Coordinator to show our works at the Summerlin Library Art Gallery.  Our exhibition opened on June 14th and will be on display until August 26th. 

    

Quilted Wall Hanging Mary Ann Racheau

Soft Sculpture Clown Doll Mary Ann Racheau

Paper and Beaded Crafts Beth Pollock

      

Atrtisan Jewelry & Charms K & S Collage

Articulated Handmade Teddy Bears Mary Ann Racheau

Fringed Tasseled Boho Ladies Bag Gerry Hackney

Crafts as a whole are not considered "fine art" but a creative process is still involved.  Crafters are artists seen through a different lens.  Our art is more utilitarian and may not withstand the test of time as great masterpieces.  Nonetheless, thought, skill, design and technique are incorporated of our finished pieces.

                                       

2018 Spring Boutique Craft Show Pictures

This is just an overview of our show and what our talented members create.  So many lovely things, we wish that we could show them all.

Denita Whitehead & Teri Felts

Pincushions by Teri Felts - Stitch Divine

Reversible Wood & Vinyl Sign by Denita Whitehead - Pearlized Designs

Ceramic Sentiment Tags, Ornaments by Lynn Meetz

Cindi Clark - Cinsiri Glassworks and Lynn Meetz

Decorative Fused Glass Clock by Cindi Clark - Cinsiri Glassworks

Music Gift Box with Removable Flower Brooch by Cathie Godges - High Style Boutique

Marilyn Gee , a loyal customer and Cathie Godges

Crochet Cell Phone Pouch by Cathie Godges - High Style Boutique

Rainbow Unicorn Wreath by K & S Collage Kristin Petronek & Sharon Takahashi

Handmade Artisan Jewelry by  Kritin Petronek & Sharon Takahashi - K & S Collage

K & S Collage Kristin Petronek & Sharon Takahashi

Aprons by Linda Hurley Clark - Purses by Linda

Sports Team Zip Pouches by Linda Hurley Clark - Purses by Linda

Hand Knitted Adult Hat by Maria Moya - Uneekhats.com

Maria Moya working on her next creation

Cindi Clark - Cinsiri Glassworks

Hand Pierced and Embroidered Cards by Beth Pollock - Crafty Girl

Organic Bath Bombs by Cari & Megan Mayes -Jig Organics

Vintage Greeting Cards by Merriam Olds -Little Mi

Merriam Olds - Standing and Beth Pollock

Sandy D'Agostino - One of our loyal customers

Cottage Chic Romantic Hair Clips by Gerry Hackney - North Shore Collection

Fused Glass Red Poppy Garden Ornament by Cindi Clark - Cinsiri Glassworks

Dana Russell writing up an  order for K & S Collage

Finger Puppets by Teri Felts - Puppet Cottage

Customer Janice LoPresti

Man/Kid  Cave for Husbands and Children while Mom Shops

Megan Mayes of Jig Organics with Evan Hyde, a former LVCG member

Cathie Godges and one of our customers (her family is waiting in Man/Kid Cave)

Neck Scarves and Headbands knitted by Maria Moya - Uneekhats. com

Handcrafted Organic Shaving Soaps by  Cari & Megan Mayes - Jig Organics

Wood Family Birthday Board  by Denita Whitehead  Pearlized Designs

Handmade Artisan Jewelry by Lynn Meetz

Food

and more Food

 

Our next show is November 16th and 17th, 2018.







                                                                                   


Rockin Raku and Wine Party - Clay Arts Vegas

On Saturday, February 24th, members of the Las Vegas Crafters Guild got together  at Clay Arts Vegas at 1511 S. Main Street for a Raku glazing and firing party. 

Lynn Meetz put together the gathering for us.  It was a private party for Guild members and invited guests.  The cost was $18.00 per person.

 

We made our selection of vases and bowls that were already pre-fired.  At the glazing table, Peter explained the different glazes provided sample clay chips of what the finished piece would resemble but with raku thereare lots of variations with the finished piece.    Instructions were given on glazing and the firing process. 

Here's a link to  Merriam-Webster's definition of raku: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raku


After glazing our pieces, into the kiln they went.  While they were being fired, we enjoyed wine, sandwiches, Chinese chicken salad, cookies, cheese and crackers. 




Tim did a demonstration on throwing clay on the potter's wheel.

We also worked on making animals using air dried clay with Brandy.
A bit more challenging than just glazing a pot.  The results were from pretty ugly to pretty amazing. 

It was so exciting when the pots came out of the kiln.   They were covered with a mixture of sawdust and paper. 

 

 

Once they cooled off and were washed, it was time for the  big reveal. We did not know what to expect but the results were lovely.

What a great experience!  Several of us are thinking of doing it again.  They have a raku party every month, the second Saturday.  

Here's the link to the shop:
http://clayartsvegas.com/