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November	AGM When: November 21st Where: Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery at 7PM Presenter: Sharn Blake
October	Annual Members' Exhibition - "Out of Body" (Theme of show using the human body as inspiration) Oasis Moon Gallery, Old Butter Factory Bellingen, NSW Dates: Sunday October 18 (opening at 3 PM) till November 2nd. Members are invited to express interest in exhibiting. Contact Sally on ozmosis@tsn.cc

	VISUAL ARTS FESTIVAL
		Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery presents: A fabulous week of workshops with five outstanding tutors offered. Courses listed are ceramics, life drawing, photography, painting landscapes and portraits. JENNY ORCHARD is the tutor of ceramics in hand building. Cost $600 4th� 8th October (first week of school hols) Bookings essential: 66484863 The Coastal ClayMakers Inc. Committee has organised fund raising activities to be able to offer a free place at the Jenny Orchard five day workshop. AND THE WINNER IS.... RITA FLYNN congratulations, Rita
September	Workshop for figure sculpture, Joseph Conroy tutor. (See our Workshops page)
August	David Southgate will be our August presenter with a demonstration and talk about his approach to making figurative work in ceramics. Date: Friday 15th August (See our Monthly Meetings Page)
July	WINTER WARMINGS Ceramic artists and wood firers Steven Williams and Jann Kesby held a collaborative open day called �Winter Warming� on Saturday July 12^th. A contingent from Coastal ClayMakers made their way down to this event and enjoyed this excellent example of potters making a living from their art.
June
		JUNE 27TH OPENING NIGHT EXHIBITION at the New England Regional Art Museum, ARMIDALE: "Ceramic Objects in Black and White" An exhibition of current work was held by Sally Hook Exhibition ran until 17th August
		22nd June 7 pm Opening - to the 18th July Exhibition of work by Chris Hundt & John Tuckwell Paintings and Ceramics Nexus Community Gallery Old Butter Factory, Bellingen
June cont.		MEMBERS MEETING DAVID TUCKER TALKS On June 20th, at 7 PM Statement: The human figure has been the main focus for the sculpture of David Tucker. He has worked in many mediums including timber and plastics and wax cast to bronze, but in recent years has been predominantly working with clay. During this last year he has exhibited at the New England Regional Art Museum in Armidale, and at John Gordon Gallery in Coffs Harbour showing collections of ceramic figures that explore aspects of the human condition.
		Friday 6th June until Sunday 29th June May and David Southgate present their new collaborative exhibition: TRAVELLERS' TALES A collection of stories all about PEOPLE PLACES and WILDLIFE close to home and far away Ceramics, Pastels, Oils, Acrylics, Drawings and Sculptures. Bunker Cartoon Gallery
May		MAY PRESENTER was Steve Williams Head of Arts and Media, Great Lakes TAFE
April	SACRED GARDEN PROJECT	Coastal Claymakers members are working on a project of a site specific ceramic work at Coffs Harbour Education Campus. A combined grant from Regional Arts and the Coffs Harbour Council has been dedicated to fund a permanent artistic project designed to enhance and encourage quiet meditation and contemplation in a small garden area near block C. A sub committee has been formed to get this project under way, so all members are welcome to participate any way they can. Your input would be appreciated. Contact Ann Streckfuss for details: astreck@westnet.com.au
		Lisa Magri Lisa's new work was shown at The Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery with paintings by Julie Harris and Aloisia Feynes from April 4-10 May. On Saturday 5th April, Lisa talked about her work at the gallery for Coastal ClayMakers members and guests and the gallery volunteers.
	2008 Coffs Harbour Lillipilli Art & Craft Exhibition Opening night: 4th April, 7.30 PM @ Norm Jordon Pavilion
February		JOHN TUCKWELL TALKED ABOUT TRAVELLING IN SOUTH AMERICA 15th February Members Meeting John and Gloria returned from three months in the Andean countries of South America � Peru, Bolivia and a little of Argentina. John�s talk included some great pictures, shown as he chatted about what they saw. John and Gloria made South American Art, textiles and architecture, the main focus of their explorations. Travel with this focus also provided an excellent opportunity for John to reflect on his own ceramic practice. Thankyou John and Gloria for an information packed evening and for your thoughts and reflections on your experience.

January 2008		Exhibition of new work "SUMMER MEMENTOS" Coastal ClayMakers Inc. president Ann Streckfuss featured in a group exhibition with painters Annie Matheson and Robyn Simon - for "Summer Mementos" which was opened by Richard Holloway on Sunday 13th January at the Nexus Community Gallery, Old Butter Factory, Bellingen. Ann had been working on a new range of naked raku 'doughnut' forms which illustrate this technique with richly polished and smoked patina surfaces. The exhibition ran until 15th February
		VALE - IRENE GLASSOP Passed away on Saturday 12th January Irene was a person whose life was engaged in social equity and justice, participating in numerous committees and focus groups. The twinkle in her eye and quiet warmth will be sadly missed by us all.