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• February 2025 Member Meeting

  • When
    10 Feb 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

  TBSDG February Member Meeting
  

  
  

  Date & Time: February 10, 2025 at  6:30 p.m.

  
  

  Meeting Location: King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

  Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can all socialize and start the meeting on time.

  
  

  
  

  Mini-Demo: TBD

  
  

  
  

  Show-n-Tell: We are all anxious to see show-n-tell items in-person, but please limit your number of items to three, so that everyone will have a chance to "show-n-tell." If you attended last month's workshop, please bring your created items to share.

  
  

  A "Free Table" will be available for the free exchange of no longer needed surface design materials and supplies. Please check the table before you leave the meeting to be sure to take home with you anything you bring that does not go home with someone else. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Say Goodbye to Sarah Butz Farewell Party

  • When
    20 Feb 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    King of Peace MCC Church, 6085 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park
  • Registered
    13 registrants

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  Farewell Party

  Say Goodbye to Sarah Butz

  
  

  Thursday, February 20, 2025

  6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

  
  

  King of Peace MCC

  6085 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park

  Fellowship Hall

  
  

  Potluck - bring an item to share

  Guild will provide cake, beverages, and paper goods

  
  

  No gifts please, but we are accepting $$ donations towards the scholarship fund. Donations to the scholarship fund in Sarah's name can be made through our website. (On our Home Page, select "Donate" on the blue menu bar. If you do not see "Donate," use the drop down menu that looks like three stacked lines. Fill out the form to make your donation and pay online. It is important to check the box for the "Scholarship Fund" and also include "Sarah Butz" in the comment section at the bottom of the form. This will ensure that your donation goes towards the scholarship fund)

  
  

  RSVP: Please register on this event so we know how many are attending.

  
  

  
  

  Sarah was one of the early members of the Guild and has been Guild President and our fearless Show Committee Chair for many years. We will miss her friendship, artistry, leadership, encouragement to do "fabulous work," and her commitment to showcasing the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild to our community.

  
  

  
  

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• March 2025 Member Meeting

  • When
    10 Mar 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

  TBSDG March Member Meeting
  

  
  

  Date & Time: March 10, 2025 at  6:30 p.m.

  
  

  Meeting Location: King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

  Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can all socialize and start the meeting on time.

  
  

  
  

  Mini-Demo: TBD

  
  

  
  

  Show-n-Tell: We are all anxious to see show-n-tell items in-person, but please limit your number of items to three, so that everyone will have a chance to "show-n-tell." If you attended last month's workshop, please bring your created items to share.

  
  

  A "Free Table" will be available for the free exchange of no longer needed surface design materials and supplies. Please check the table before you leave the meeting to be sure to take home with you anything you bring that does not go home with someone else. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild and Art Quilters Unlimited 2025 Retreat

  • Start
    16 Mar 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • End
    20 Mar 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Christian Retreat Conference Center, Bradenton, FL

  Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild

  and

  Art Quilters Unlimited

  2025 Retreat 
  

  ~ March 16 - 20, 2025 ~

  
  

  
  

  Art Quilters Unlimited
  

  will be hosting the 2025 Retreat.

  We were kindly invited to join the fun. 

  4 full days of creative fun -

  Work on your projects - plus there will be demos too! 
  

  Location:

  Christian Retreat Conference Center

  1201 Glory Way Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34212 

  Room rates: 

   Double $550 all meals included

  No Private Rooms Are Available 

  CHECK-IN: Sunday 3/16/25 4:00 PM

  CHECKOUT: Thursday 3/20/25 11:00AM

                     

  WHAT’S INCLUDED: Breakfast and dinner. All rooms have two beds set up similarly to a hotel. Our lodging accommodations are walking distance to the multi-purpose workspace and dining room. The workspace will remain open into the evening (last one out locks up).

  
  

  Susan Lenz from North Carolina will join us and teach her "HOT FIX" 2-day class. The class fee is included in your payment. Susan will bring all of her supplies with her, so no need for you to bring extra supplies for this special class. She will be doing our Judging for our Challenge!​
  

  
  

  JOINING US: AQU welcomes the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild again this year. We had a great time last year!! We’ll enjoy pop-up demos from both groups and a design challenge!

  
  

  TO REGISTER: Go to artquiltersunlimited.com/about-5-6 

  Complete the form online and click to submit. Use the payment buttons to make a partial or full payment online. Registration and final payment are due by January 16, 2025. 

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  IMPORTANT: Be sure to read and understand the cancellation policy. Contact Norma Santiago nvstgo@me.com when you have registered, or if you have any questions about the 2025 Retreat.

  
  

  Click the link below to learn more about Art Quilters Unlimited, Fort Myers 

  ArtQuiltersUnlimited.com
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

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• Florida CraftArt Pop-Up Sale

  • Start
    28 Mar 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    17 May 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Florida CraftArt, 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg

  
  

  Florida CraftArt Pop-Up Sale

  
  

  The Show Committee is looking forward to seeing all of your fabulous artwork for the Florida CraftArt Pop-Up sale running March 28 - May 17, 2025. This is a great opportunity for TBSDG artists to showcase and sell their work. There will not be an entry fee for this event and you are encouraged to submit as many items as you like. All artwork will be displayed in the retail gallery. There is no theme for the retail gallery Pop-Up, however you may be inspired by the National Surface Design Association show, Spaces Between, running concurrently in the FCA art gallery. See floridacraftart.org/artist-opportunities/spaces-between/

  
  

  Opening Reception for Spaces Between and Pop-Up Sale: Saturday, March 29, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

  
  

  
  

  Important guidelines for your work:

  - All work must be for sale - artist will receive 55% of sales.

  - All artwork must be your finest original, artistic designs and completely handmade. FCA is looking for artsy, quirky, unique items. (Go here for retail gallery FAQ's)

  - 2D and 3D work will be accepted.

  - 2D work must be ready to hang on walls with a wire or string.

  - Size no wider than 3' and no longer than 6', no smaller than 5" x 5"

  - Suggested types of gift items (but not limited to):

  •  Wall art
  •  Journals with artistic covers
  •  Gift bags for wine or other gift items (no tote bags)
  •  Table runners or placemats
  •  Pillows
  •  Baskets
  •  Upcycled items
  •  Wearable accessories and jewelry
  •  Decorative items for home or office 

  
  

  Important Dates:

   - February 3, 2025 - 2 Photos of mostly completed artwork emailed to Aida Sheets at aidajune@me.com or Jodi Doll-Bowling at jodidoll55@gmail.com. Submit 2 photos - overall photo and detailed photo. Include your name and description of your work.

  
  

   - February 14, 2025 - Florida CraftArt will give us a list of approved items.

  
  

   - March 10, 2025 - Finished artwork to be delivered to the TBSDG March 10 member meeting along with your completed packing list. (Packing List online at TBSDG website)

  
  

  
  

  In Addition:

  Hand dyed/hand printed fabric panels are also needed to cover the four columns in the Florida CraftArt retail gallery.

  - Fabric should be 22" wide by 1-2 yards long.

  - The above measurements are preferred, but you may submit smaller pieces.

  - Fabric is a donation and will not be returned to you.

  - Write your name on a ribbon of fabric and safety pin it to your donated fabric.

  - Bring your fabric to the January or February TBSDG member meetings.

  
  

  
  

  We need volunteers to help sew the fabric together. Please reply by email to Jodi Doll-Bowling, jodidoll55@gmail.com if you are able to help.

  Examples of columns:

    
  

  
  

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• April 2025 Member Meeting

  • When
    14 Apr 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

  TBSDG April Member Meeting
  

  
  

  Date & Time: April 14, 2025 at  6:30 p.m.

  
  

  Meeting Location: King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

  Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can all socialize and start the meeting on time.

  
  

  
  

  Mini-Demo: TBD

  
  

  
  

  Show-n-Tell: We are all anxious to see show-n-tell items in-person, but please limit your number of items to three, so that everyone will have a chance to "show-n-tell." If you attended last month's workshop, please bring your created items to share.

  
  

  A "Free Table" will be available for the free exchange of no longer needed surface design materials and supplies. Please check the table before you leave the meeting to be sure to take home with you anything you bring that does not go home with someone else. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• May 2025 Member Meeting

  • When
    12 May 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

  TBSDG May Member Meeting
  

  
  

  Date & Time: May 12, 2025 at  6:30 p.m.

  
  

  Meeting Location: King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

  Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can all socialize and start the meeting on time.

  
  

  
  

  Mini-Demo: TBD

  
  

  
  

  Show-n-Tell: We are all anxious to see show-n-tell items in-person, but please limit your number of items to three, so that everyone will have a chance to "show-n-tell." If you attended last month's workshop, please bring your created items to share.

  
  

  A "Free Table" will be available for the free exchange of no longer needed surface design materials and supplies. Please check the table before you leave the meeting to be sure to take home with you anything you bring that does not go home with someone else. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• June 2025 Member Meeting

  • When
    09 Jun 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

  TBSDG June Member Meeting
  

  
  

  Date & Time: June 9, 2025 at  6:30 p.m.

  
  

  Meeting Location: King of Peace MCC, 6085 Park Blvd Pinellas Park

  Please arrive a few minutes early so that we can all socialize and start the meeting on time.

  
  

  
  

  Mini-Demo: TBD

  
  

  
  

  Show-n-Tell: We are all anxious to see show-n-tell items in-person, but please limit your number of items to three, so that everyone will have a chance to "show-n-tell." If you attended last month's workshop, please bring your created items to share.

  
  

  A "Free Table" will be available for the free exchange of no longer needed surface design materials and supplies. Please check the table before you leave the meeting to be sure to take home with you anything you bring that does not go home with someone else. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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