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HTA Newsletter

Publisher: Josh Blanc     Volume No.6   
Issue No.7                  Date 12/20/05

Directory to off to the printer

As I finish up the 2006 directory I am totally amazed by the accomplishments of the HTA membership.  The quality and professionalism of the artists and advertisers is breath taking.  It is a thrill for me to put together the directory and read and view each artists work.  This annual directory is a very special concept and I hope as a group we never take it for granted.  The HTA is the envy of so many artist groups.  As I study other organizations and directories I am reminded repeatly about how much we have accomplished in such a short time with dedication and persistence.  It is important to recognize the leaps of faith in the organization and the accomplishment each of you have made to make the publication and the organization possible.  Simple things like learning how to make digital ads and copywriting or hiring someone to do it for you.  The taking quality photographs of your work.  Almost all of our members have invested in a website or are planning to.  People put time aside to come to HTA meetings to share your experiences, studio techniques and learn new ideas.  Most of all the members promote each other to improve awareness of tile resources.  They might be basic but I would suggest that these issues have made the HTA the success it is today.  I look forward to the 2006 season and all the events and opportunities that lay ahead.  Thanks for your participation.

 

 

Tile Conference in Minnesota!

“Tiles of the Northern Plains: Building on Tradition” is being presented by the Handmade Tile Association and the Tile Heritage Foundation in Minneapolis, September 13-17, 2006. The focus of the conference will be on the remarkable achievements of local tile makers and mosaic artists as well as the historic traditions that have nurtured this development. There will be tours, both guided and self-guided; presentations by noted tile historians; studio demonstrations and workshops where participants will get a firsthand view of all the goings on; and exhibitions, at least two planned at this time, that will feature contemporary tile work and its historic predecessors.

Keep these dates free: September 13-17, 2006. We all look forward to seeing each other there! A further description will be forthcoming.

 

Next Meeting
Tuesday January, 17th 2006 at 6pm

Where:
SoMi Tileworks has moved to a new location and has a new studio.

Kirsten Hanlon Walsted · 3920 Nicollet Ave. S., #400 · Minneapolis, MN 55409 · 612.824.7604
www.somitileworks.com

 

Agenda

1. 2006 New directory will be available!
2. Sign up for 2006 MN Tile Festival will start.
3. Home and Garden Show final sign up.
4. “Tiles of the Northern Plains: Building on Tradition" - September 13th to the 17th 2006. update and information

 

 

 

 

Become a Member of the Handmade Tile Association.LLC
10% discounts for all members for advertising and events
Members receive 10% off once a year at Continental Clay and Clay Squared

 

 

 

 

 

Opportunities

March 15-18, 2006. The 2006 SAMA Conference

 

 

AN OPEN CALL TO MOSAIC ARTISTS:
MOSAICART 2005 YEARBOOK

 
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www.handmadetileassociation.org
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