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10.10

1point618 Gallery 6421 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216.281.1618 www.1point618gallery.com  “Sid Rheuban at 90-Paintings by Sid Rheuban.”  Opening 6-8.

Bay Arts, 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village, OH  “Annual Juried Exhibition and Julie Cikra:  Migration.”  Opening 7-9pm. Two things going on at BAYarts Fri 10/10. First, view the opening of Julie Cikra’s Migration, a exhibition that examines “the gritty feel of a weathered city full of vitality and a resurgance of life.” It’s an examination of great cities and how they endure. Think if it as taking the pulse of today’s Cleveland — full of Rust Belt chic and on the up-and-up. Just look at her mixed media/painting Untitled [above] and it just feels Cleveland in all its industrial glory.  Secondly, BAYarts hosts their 52nd annual juried arts show. View artworks of all mediums and see who walks away with cash money rewards.  (Image Above.)

10.11

Morgan Conservatory, 1754 E. 47^th Street, Cleveland, 216.361.9255, www.morganconservatory.org  “7^th Annual Benefit & Silent Auction.”  Opening 6-10pm. Celebrate the art of papermaking at Mulberry Madness – the Morgan Conservatory’s 7th Annual Benefit and Silent Auction. This party is truly one-of-a-kind; offerings include demos of handmade papermaking, bookbinding and letterpress in a unique studio space. There will even be room for participation.  Enjoy jazz, swing, blues Dixieland and Ragtime songs performed by the Syncopated Sin Swing Band, and get in an amazing auction featuring the work of over 50 artists.

Maria Neil Art Project, 15813 Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, www.marianeilartproject.org, 216.481.7722  “Art & Craft:  A Celebration of Art and Beer.”  Opening 6-10pm.  

And Finally…The Event you have been waiting for!!!

October 12^th!

Upcoming NOC Event/Meeting/Potluck.  Hectic Studio, 3619 Walton Ave. Cleveland,  2^nd Floor, 440.590.0672, www.hecticstudio.com 

Basic Kiln Operation & Repair Workshop

With Mike Sievers of Skutt Kilns  Sunday, October 12, 2014 - 1pm to 3pm  “This workshop will be great for all ceramic artists, educators and enthusiasts!”  $25.00 per person (cash at door)

Free for current NOC Members(!)

Please RSVP: Stephanie@StephanieCraig.net

Workshop Topics:

Operation

Along with basic programming, we will talk about features your kiln has that you may not even have known existed. Features that allow you to fuse glass, slow cool for interesting glaze effects, troubleshoot electrical problems and a lot more. Learn about the importance of pre-heating and

hold times. Learn how to properly load your kiln so every piece comes out perfect. We will also discuss the importance of venting and how to set up your kiln room. Also learn about Skutt's new KilnLink Monitoring System that allows you to check the status of your kiln from anywhere you have internet access.

Maintenance

We will go over a few basic maintenance tips that can add years of life to your kiln. Learn how to properly kiln wash your shelves, tighten the bands, and significantly increase the life of your elements.

Repair

You will be surprised how easy it is to make basic repairs on your kiln. Think about the money you can save. We will give hands on instruction on how to change a thermocouple, replace worn out elements and install new brick. We will also talk about how to properly diagnose kiln

problems and how to make changes to correct defects in your glaze.

And(!), after the workshop stick around for:

NOC Meeting and Potluck Social

Sunday, October 12, 2014 – 4-5pm Meeting, 5-7pm Potluck

Meeting and Potluck hosted at:

Hectic Studio, 2nd floor, 3619 Walton Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Please RSVP: Stephanie@StephanieCraig.net