SCPCG "Virtual" Bottles of Hope

Usually, July signals that it's time for a polymer retreat in Connecticut or New Hampshire.  These
retreats are hosted by the polymer guild from that state, and are offered in alternating years.  This year, the Southern Connecticut Polymer Guild (SCPCG) was all set to offer their usual 4-day polymer Clay Connection.  Sadly, the current pandemic has intervened, and SCPCG has decided to offer a virtual retreat.  In addition to demo lessons, raffles, challenges and games, the Connecticut retreat also features a Bottles of Hope challenge.  Bottles of Hope are small glass bottles covered with polymer clay and given to cancer patients.  They symbolize a wish and a hope for health.  This year, instead of making the bottles during the retreat, online participants are making bottles, taking photos, and sending the photos in so that they may be displayed online for all participants to see.

I found a couple of special small bottles that I thought were perfect for this purpose.  The bottles are sort of an hourglass shape, and came with cork stoppers.  Here are the two bottles I decorated with polymer clay.  You'll notice that one bottle is very exposed.  You can see its shape clearly, and also see the vine-like design going around the bottle, visible through the glass.  I almost completely covered the second bottle, though I did leave the bottom open to allow peeking inside.
The Bottles of Hope project is ongoing, and has spread across the US and in other countries. Perhaps there is a polymer guild or group near you that is also participating in the program, and you might decide to decorate some bottles for them sometime.  It's a fun project, it's creative, and it means a lot to the recipients.

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Two New Events for Fall!!

Hi!
Just wanted to let you all know that I've added 2 new events to the fall calendar. One is a "sort-of" class - but something several folks have been requesting. The other is definitely an event - and one I hope many of you will decide to attend. Both take place at Meiklem Kilnworks on the Franklin/Bozrah line.

The special event will be in held on September 17th from 6:00 - 9:00 (or any portion thereof). This session is free of charge, and is designed to give people an opportunity to make Bottles of Hope. Come cover tiny bottles with polymer clay, decorate them any way you want, and donate them to the Bottle of Hope program. Bottles of Hope are small glass bottles covered with polymer clay and given to cancer patients. They symbolize a wish and a hope for health This project was started in 1999 by a Rhode Island cancer survivor and has spread internationally. For more information about Bottles of Hope, visit http://www.scpcg.org/bottlesofhopepage.htm. Visit www.meiklemkilnworks.com for info about the evening.

The other session is something several of you have requested - a time to finish the uncompleted projects, start a second project based on one done in class, or fix a problem that has you stuck - and unable to continue with your piece. Cost is only $10 for the evening which will be eld on Wednesday, October 20 from 6 to 9. Creative endeavors, good company, and the opportunity to finish a project - YES!