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SAVE THE DATE:
March 21-24, 2022
STATE FEDERATION OF PORCELAIN ART CLUBS OF TEXAS CONVENTION
“PAINTING ON THE RITZ with A BRUSH OF ROCK & ROLL”
SHERATON ARLINGTON HOTEL
1500 Convention Center Drive
Arlington, Texas 76011
More information will be posted as things are finalized. You do not want to miss this one, it is a combination of Donna Rasco Castle’s plans and the 2021-2022 Board.
Nightly events are as follows:
Monday Night—“PAJAMA PARTY”
Tuesday Night—“TABLESCAPE & RECEPTION DINNER”
Wednesday Night—“ROCK & ROLL DINNER” followed by Business Meeting
Thursday Night—“PAINTING ON THE RITZ GALA BANQUET”
Below is a photo overview of the lobby of the area where all our events will be held. Everything, including Restrooms, are in close proximity. It is a beautiful hotel. Free parking for our vendors and convention attendees.
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I’m really excited about it!!😄👏👏👏 And the theme should be great!
We are so excited about this convention since we had to cancel the convention the last 2 years due to Covid! I will be Vendor Chairperson. So if you are wanting a booth please PM me & I will get information to you as soon as we’ve ironed out the details. Save the date!!!! ❤️👏❤️
Looking forward to a great convention.
SO looking forward ❣️
Looking forward to it
I am so truly blessed to have so many painters as a mom around me! Thank you to all for so much love and support.
Happy Mothers day to all of you! With lots of love... Donna
Celebrate moms that
inspire you.
They’re the women who consistently care for their families. The ones navigating busy schedules, messy rooms, and sometimes, empty homes. They’re the women who mentor others with love, and who lead others with compassion. And they’re the women who keep showing up—even when life gets hard.
These women show us what it means to be a Mom. They are worthy of being loved, known, and celebrated.
Today is a great day to tell a mom in your life how much you appreciate her. Take a moment to thank God for the moms He’s placed around you, and then share this special Verse Image with someone who inspires you.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mom’s and especially you, Donna Rasco Castle.
Happy Mother’s Day
Can someone give me information on Jambros Enamels? We have a person needing instructions. Thank you. I appreciate anything we can pass along to her.
Donna
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They are tricky and have a tendency to chip off if fired in a small kiln. My teacher 30 years ago used them. Fire in a large kiln an let it cool completely. Fire to 018. If they are hard add turpentine to reconstitute them. Too much oil causes them to run or chip off.
General Board Meeting
Congratulations to our New Officers for 2021 / 2022!
Thank you to everyone for your support, friendship and love! This has been an amazing journey. I am so very blessed to have all of these new friendships and families.
With all my love to you!
Donna Rasco Castle
President 2019 - 2021
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The Elvis Installation was so cute!! Thank you Donna for sharing yourself with us the last two years!!❤️
A wonderful presentation for the outgoing President. Thank you Donna for all yours and Tony’s work. I wanted to be on for the meeting, glad i could watch it tonight. Congratulations Bertie for the incoming president!! Donna you are amazing! Much love...
I want to congratulate all of our new officers:
President Bertie Stephens
Vice President Vicki Dean
Recording Secretary Ann Zitterkopf
Corresponding Secretary Doreen Barbee
Treasurer Pam Early
Historian Susan Greathouse
Auditor Alyce Zule
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How Wonderful to see this post 💜 !!! A wonderful team for an amazing event in 2022!!! All the Best to the new officers!!! Thank you so much for your dedication!!!
Congratulations ladies. And thank you Donna for a class act during one of the most difficult times.
Congratulations to everyone. And I even know a few of you.
Congratulations and best wishes to our new Texas PAC Board
Great group. Congrats to all
Congratulations, all! May you have a wonderful year!
Congratulations!!for our new officers..🌷
Congratulations ladies!
Congratulations wonderful ladies. A great team for Texas!👏👏👏💕
Congratulations Ladies
Congratulations!
Looking forward to the 2022 convention!
Bertie’s officers & committee chairpersons are working diligently to have an amazing Texas convention in 2022.
Congratulations to a great team! 🎈👏❤️
Boy that’s a powerhouse of talent🥰
Thank you all, more info will be coming in the next few weeks, so keep checking back. The theme this year is “PAINTING ON THE RITZ WITH A BRUSH OF ROCK “N” ROLL”. We are incorporating Donna’s Theme and mine. It is going to be a fantastic Convention. It is going to be hard to fill Donna’s shoes as she is an amazing, talented leader. She will be helping and having her Pajama Party, Tablescape/dinner and Gala Banquet “Painting on the Ritz”. We will also have a “Rock n Roll” Dinner.
A great choice of willing and capable LADIES!! Thank you!
Hi everyone. Its Donna Castle from Texas State PAC.
Was hoping to get all of the teachers to post on our Facebook. All of the Texas Clubs are putting together their schedules for next year.
If you are interested in coming to Texas or a Texas Teacher please put your name on this post for Teachers. Some of us do not know who all teaches. Thank you
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I am always interested in coming to TX❣️ Please keep me in mind.
Donna just to get the word out and to add to your teachers list. I am teaching a new class for intermediate/ advanced students “As Far as the Eye Can See - a study into refining and defining your realistic painting”. I have a full class for August but a partial class in Dallas for Sept / Oct.
Becky Sigmond is interested
Jane Wright available for seminars
Marci Blattenberger trying to post again. Portraits, clay, various techniques( lusters, non ping, white velvet, metallics, Fireworks colors shifting glitter, laser cut resist)
Cherryl Meggs, available for seminars on many different subjects.
Sandy Casimir, teaching in Midland, TX
Yes clubs are rescheduling me. Thank you!! See y’all soon!
Doreen Barbee available for worships and demonstrations: Versals, mandalas and calligraphy on porcelain. Also the grisaille method on porcelain.
Daphne stevens. I teach many subjects and different types of painting techniques.
Just to let everyone know that I am still teaching and my contact page is on Facebook. Joanna Burch Artist and Joanna Burch page. You can send me a message there. Or www.joannaburch.com
Hi everyone. Its Donna Castle from Texas State PAC.
Was hoping to get all of the teachers to post on our Facebook. All of the Texas Clubs are putting together the schedules for next year.
If you are interested in coming to Texas or a Texas Teacher please put your name on this post for Teachers. Some of us do not know who all teaches.
Thank you!
Reminder General Board Meeting 10 am. Please be on Zoom or you can watch on Facebook, I look forward to seeing everyone.
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Great meeting this morning! And great Installation of Officers!BRAVO!!! 👏❤️👏❤️👏
Thank you Donna for all you have done this past 2 years. You are a tremendous leader and asset to our art and the SFPAC of Texas. We love you & Tony and all the awards for you and your group will be given at the gala banquet 2022.
Hi everyone. Its Donna.
Was hoping to get all of the teachers to post here. All of the Texas Clubs are putting together the schedules for next year.
If you are interested in coming to Texas or a Texas Teacher please put your name down so our Clubs can reach out to you.
Thank you!
Attached is an email I sent out tonight. This is for all state club members. Please join us Saturday April 10th, 2021 at 10 am for our General Board Meeting. Everyone is welcome.
Live on Facebook or join by Zoom.
If you are a club member and would like to join by zoom please email me and I will send you a log in.
PLEASE forward this email to all your club members and friends.
Thank you -Please read below
Dear Board, Chairman's and Club Presidents,
This is to let you know we will be having a General Board Meeting April 10, 2021 at 10 am by Zoom and Facebook Texas State Federation of Porcelain Art Clubs . Please share this email with everyone in your club. For those that do not have Facebook here is a link to our website which will offer a delayed feed of the meeting. www.porcelainartclubsoftexas.org/facebook-today/ .
I am attaching my agenda to this email. I am asking that if you have anything to add to the agenda, wish to speak, or think of something that needs to be addressed, please let me know ASAP. This way I can add the item to this agenda.
Please make sure you did get your Voting Ballots and have delivered them to the correct people to Vote. I need those no later than Wednesday April 7, 2021 by midnight. If you have not received these please contact me immediately. I will get them sent to you ASAP.
I will attach the link to Zoom at the bottom of this letter. If you are inexperienced in Zoom, please install on your computer or phone and do the tutorials. I will be happy to help anyone, however I have a busy month ahead with all the Ballots. I am here to help if you need me.
I do ask for everyone's patience in this process. We are making history with this General Board Meeting being virtual. I will do my very best to make sure I can address everyone in this meeting but this will be a different way of doing our meeting. I look forward to seeing everyone.
Texas State Federation of Porcelain Art Clubs
www.facebook.com
The State Federation of Texas Porcelain Art Clubs was foundedover 50 years ago to promote porcelain art education and
appreciation of the art.
Hi everyone. Its Donna.
Was hoping to get all of the teachers to post here. All of the Texas Clubs are putting together the schedules for next year.
If you are interested in coming to Texas or a Texas Teacher please put your name down so our Clubs can reach out to you.
Thank you!
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Louisville Ky
I am looking for a club near Hurst, as well as a teacher fairly close to me.
Donna Hagerthey
Looking to come to Texas for classes or a porcelain art show. Have been painting for years.
Funny II put my name here and it disappeared. How? Thought you wanted teachers to post here. Am I wrong?
Attached is an email I sent out tonight. This is for all state club members. Please join us Saturday April 10th, 2021 at 10 am for our General Board Meeting. Everyone is welcome.
Live on Facebook or join by Zoom.
If you are a club member and would like to join by zoom please email me and I will send you a log in.
PLEASE forward this email to all your club members and friends.
Thank you -Please read below
Dear Board, Chairman's and Club Presidents,
This is to let you know we will be having a General Board Meeting April 10, 2021 at 10 am by Zoom and Facebook Texas State Federation of Porcelain Art Clubs . Please share this email with everyone in your club. For those that do not have Facebook here is a link to our website which will offer a delayed feed of the meeting. www.porcelainartclubsoftexas.org/facebook-today/ .
I am attaching my agenda to this email. I am asking that if you have anything to add to the agenda, wish to speak, or think of something that needs to be addressed, please let me know ASAP. This way I can add the item to this agenda.
Please make sure you did get your Voting Ballots and have delivered them to the correct people to Vote. I need those no later than Wednesday April 7, 2021 by midnight. If you have not received these please contact me immediately. I will get them sent to you ASAP.
I will attach the link to Zoom at the bottom of this letter. If you are inexperienced in Zoom, please install on your computer or phone and do the tutorials. I will be happy to help anyone, however I have a busy month ahead with all the Ballots. I am here to help if you need me.
I do ask for everyone's patience in this process. We are making history with this General Board Meeting being virtual. I will do my very best to make sure I can address everyone in this meeting but this will be a different way of doing our meeting. I look forward to seeing everyone.
This will be my final meeting and my final job as President for the Sta
Texas State Federation of Porcelain Art Clubs
www.facebook.com
The State Federation of Texas Porcelain Art Clubs was foundedover 50 years ago to promote porcelain art education and
appreciation of the art.
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You have worked so very hard for our art. Thank you. Hope I get the zoom invite.
Our firm is looking to hire an Art Teacher. If you're interested please PM me
Attached is an email I sent out tonight. This is for all state club members. Please join us Saturday April 10th, 2021 at 10 am for our General Board Meeting. Everyone is welcome.
Live on Facebook or join by Zoom.
If you are a club member and would like to join by zoom please email me and I will send you a log in.
PLEASE forward this email to all your club members and friends.
Thank you -Please read below
Dear Board, Chairman's and Club Presidents,
This is to let you know we will be having a General Board Meeting April 10, 2021 at 10 am by Zoom and Facebook www.facebook.com/statefederationoftexasporcelainartclubs . Please share this email with everyone in your club. For those that do not have Facebook here is a link to our website which will offer a delayed feed of the meeting. www.porcelainartclubsoftexas.org/facebook-today/ .
I am attaching my agenda to this email. I am asking that if you have anything to add to the agenda, wish to speak, or think of something that needs to be addressed, please let me know ASAP. This way I can add the item to this agenda.
Please make sure you did get your Voting Ballots and have delivered them to the correct people to Vote. I need those no later than Wednesday April 7, 2021 by midnight. If you have not received these please contact me immediately. I will get them sent to you ASAP.
I will attach the link to Zoom at the bottom of this letter. If you are inexperienced in Zoom, please install on your computer or phone and do the tutorials. I will be happy to help anyone, however I have a busy month ahead with all the Ballots. I am here to help if you need me.
I do ask for everyone's patience in this process. We are making history with this General Board Meeting being virtual. I will do my very best to make sure I can address everyone in this meeting but this will be a different way of doing our meeting. I look forward to seeing everyone.
This will be my final meeting and my final job as President for the State Federation of Porcelain Art Clubs of Texas. It will be a tough day to say Goodbye to this position for it has been my enjoyment, pleasure and a heart fulfilling job for 2 years. I never knew taking this job would be so rewarding. I have so many new friends and family. Thank you to everyone who has welcomed me in their clubs, homes and in their hearts! I look forward to seeing you alI in person very soon. I will still be on Facebook and I know you will never get tired of my “Hey Guys!”.
With Lots of Love,
Donna Rasco Castle
President 2019-2021
State Federation PAC of Texas
Facebook Today - The State Federation Porcelain Art Clubs of Texas
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I’ll be in attendance!❤️
Hi everyone!
Wanted to let everyone know we are hosting our 1st General Board Meeting by Zoom in April.
April 10, 2021 at 10 am
I will post a link when we get closer.
We will elect our new officers and install at the meeting. I look forward to seeing everyone.
I will be sending out the information to each club president as well.
Thank you
Donna Rasco
Update from Candy.
Sitting up and going to regular room in little bit.
Maybe home tomorrow
xoxo
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I was sure glad to hear she is better!
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YAY! Missed her.
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Great news! Take care of u
Praise be to God’
So glad to hear this. Prayers
Prayers for healing
Thanks be to GOD!
Update on Candy Bunnell Ferren from George and also a small message from her this morning but she needs to rest, stay strong and get better soon. She’s really sick. She doesn’t have COVID which I was not expecting that because she is very diligent with being safe from that😁
From George Kiss ... Candy was admitted to the icu at Cedar Park Regional...my daughter is a supervisor for the icu so she will get some extra attention...she is having some issues keeping her blood pressure up..her kidney function was low..no estimate for discharge..she is feeling a little better.. will try to keep all informed of what I know....
I’ll check Facebook later today but now I’m out to take care of some issues with my house. Hope everyone is safe, warm and continue to stay diligent with Covid still here!!
Carol DeWind if you and your husband can get an email to everyone in our porcelain club I would appreciate it. No everyone checks Facebook.
Debbi Kelly Silagi will you share this in Reagan Alumini. 
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Thanks for the update, Donna.
Thank you for the update. Praying for Candy!
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Thank you for the information! My prayers are with Candy.
Appreciate the update. Sounds like she’s in good hands. Fingers crossed for Speedy recovery
Prayers
Prayers for Candy
😘🙏🙏🙏 hope she gets better soon.
🙏🙏🙏 for Candy!
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Continue to pray for Candy
Asking for prayers for Candy Bunnell Ferren
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Sending warming thoughts and prayers Candy Bunnell Ferren’s way! Mind the drs. and speedy recovery!
🙏🏻Sending prayers her way. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
🙏🙏🙏 for Candy!
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Please keep us informed of Candy’s condition. She will definitely be in my prayers!
So sorry to hear this. Prayers and hope that she re overs soon.
I wondered how she was when I didn’t hear from her last Wed. Get well!
Thanks for sharing! Prayers and positive strength for our Candy Bunnell Ferren.
Prayers and healing for quick recovery
Prayers
Hope you recover very soon, Candy.
I have been admiring this artist for a while. So I want to share a post she put up yesterday about some classes she is doing.
m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3690930964290203&id=100001200080183
Nancy Benedetti is an extremely talented artist. Go look at her profile photos of her sculpture work.
Thank you Nancy for letting me share!
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This is wonderful! How I envy you ladies, wish I could be there
Great work ladies x
Been wanting to take from her! Just can’t get together at the same time same place! One day hopefully.
Wow very lucky ladies to get to paint those beautiful items!!
Nancy is such a good teacher!
Nancy is an awesome artist & fantastic teacher!
Nancy is excellent
Oh wow...that is awesome. I want to do that!
Wonderful!
Many dear friends in that group!!!
This is me today teaching in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Student Anna Nichols, Rome, Georgia.
Here's what Dawn is making
Dawn Willard, Fresia Leigue
I have been asked if I knew where to get a list of all schools?
So can I get everyone to post your schools, classes, teachers, conventions, demos. If you have a flyer please post.
Clubs if you are having seminars and need participation, post here and let everyone know.
People are wanting to paint, so please share.
Please do not post negative comments. I understand some do not feel safe to get out, some want everyone to wear mask, etc. We are all adults and can make decisions based on ourselves. This is information that has been asked for.
Is there anywhere that I can find a list of seminars being offered anywhere in the US?
What a great week so far. Mary Seehagen is visiting several clubs in Texas. She is from Caro, Michigan.
This is my first time to paint with her and I will tell you, she is just lovely!
I wanted to share her picture, a school she will be having in November 2021 and some wonderful pieces of artwork. Yes, she is selling any of these pieces.
Her artwork is fabulous. I do encourage any clubs who might be interested next year in booking her to call Vicki Dean. She visits several clubs and maybe you can get your club into the rotation.
I hope enjoy.
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It was a challenge this year in booking Mary due to Covid but 4 clubs were able to book her. I try to book her during club’s meeting time but that doesn’t always work. So if your club can be flexible it certainly helps in booking. Mary likes to come in Feb. My number is in the Texas yearbook.❤️
We're fortunate to have Mary in Michigan. I attended her workshop on chickadees and learned so much from this lovely lady. It had been on my bucket list and worth every minute!
We use a lot of her studies! Great artist and teacher
She is a very lovely lady and talented! Carry’s great blank China to.
Mary will be the out of state Guest Artist next year for the SFPAC of Texas Convention along with in state artist. Janet Nelson.
Beautiful artist and beautiful pieces!
I loved her class. Be sure to pick up her graphite. It's awesome!
This snow storm coming just knocked out our seminar Mon and Tues for the Ft Worth club. Soooo disappointed!! BUMMER!!!
I love them all!
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Hope you flew Donna?
Hi
Wish you could get rid of the white band in the middle of the video.
Hello ladies!
So happy that everyone is having a great time painting with Mary! She’s a very knowledgeable & skillful teacher! ❤️❤️❤️
So very much enjoyed demo. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks. I recently got Mary's book with all the design information but it helps to have her explain it.
She is such a great teacher
Wish I was there!
Miss yall
Hello girls!!
Hello
Learned so much. Thanks for sharing
Very helpful!
I have a person who has these bells from 1965 State Convention Amarillo. Does anyone know who might have painted these? She would like more information.
Any help would be appreciated.
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They are pretty!❤️
Matthew Edwards
Question for Everyone...
What is art?
There is a true definition of art, however I would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and expressions.
Have you ever just looked at that piece of blank porcelain and then put it down because your brain just couldn't process that amazing idea.
If you have great ideas let everyone hear them.
I experienced some creative art while I was gone. I am going to share
different art. Would love for everyone to participate.
I took some pictures of birds and wanted to share. Please print, share, and use any of my pictures.
I love all the wonderful paintings of parrots and birds. If you have a bird painting please share it.
I hope you enjoy these pictures.
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Thanks for sharing. Beautiful pictures.
These ate gorgeous photos of birds. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Some piece , still to be fired, of a coffee set for 6 ...
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Before I graduated high school, I investigated becoming a glass blower. I still LOVE and still collect glass!!
I’m thinking these are all young men who have been at this a long while. I would be burning myself up! Ha. Have fun Donna and thanks.
Thanks Donna, makes me want to try it!
Fantastic work!❤️
I am! Thanks for sharing!
Really cool!!!
This is so neat. Thank you for sharing
Blew glass once in Europe. I took a lot to do it! Beautiful artwork!❤️
Cook
Where are you?
Cool
Thank you for sharing!!!!
I am asking for lots of prayers. I just found out my Aunt Rita Rasco has Covid. She is in the hospital but not on a ventilator. Please prayer warriors, we need you now.
Lots of love! Thank you everyone!!
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Prayers
Will keep Rita in my prayers!!
Prayers
Praying for Rita.
Praying
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Praying
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I will be praying for Rita! Please tell her I’m thinking about her and send her a hug!
Prayers, Prayers and more prayers! So very sorry to hear this.
I’m praying.
Prayers sent
Praying for Rita!
Praying
Oh no, prayers for Rita, praying for healing quick and full recovery. Will put her on prayer lists.
So sorry bro hear this. She will be in my prayers for complete recovery.
Prayers for healing
Prayers
Prayers
I just love art!!!
Unique
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Love these, the 20’s.
Unique!❤️
It is with heavy heart I want to let everyone know one of our dearest friends and member, Nettie McHone Wharton lost her husband today, Donald Wharton.
They both have had a battle with Covid. Nettie is healing and needs our prayers during this very difficult time.
I kindly ask everyone to lift her up in prayer. Please go to your yearbooks for her address and send Nettie a card to let her know we are thinking of her.
If you need her address, please contact me and I will forward you her address in a private message.
We love you Nettie McHone !
Prayers to you and your family.
State Federation Porcelain Art Clubs of Texas
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So sorry Miss Nettie, Prayers for you and your family....
So sorry for your loss. May our Lord Jesus Christ comfort and strengthen you.
Rest In Peace Donald.
I am saddened to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers go out for you.
Sorry to hear of yr loss,do take care n God Blessu
Nettie McHone, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Prayers my friend we are so sorry
May God wrap his arms around Nettie and comfort her during this time. RIP Donald
So sad!
I am so sad to hear this news. I had not met Donald but I’ve loved Nettie a long time. I’m sure he must have been a special person. My prayers are constant for Nettie’s recovery.
My heart goes out to Nettie. Donald was a very talented artist also. May God Rest His Soul!🙏
Praying for Nettie and for Joy. Donald will be very missed. Talented artist and an important part of our Ellis County Club.
My deepest condolences Nettie!
Im so sad to hear about this. I pray for her to be strong and comforted. Love you, Nettie McHone
Prayers for Nettie and the family. RIP Donald
My thoughts and prayers go out to her🙏
For Nettie, Donald's wife, and Joy, his sister ... may you find comfort in your memories ... ❤💔❤
So sorry to hear this. Praying for you Nettie🙏
Will hold you in my prayers 🙏
Nettie, I am so sorry,🙏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💖
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Sorry for this
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Such sad news. I have prayed since I got the news. So sad Donald lost his battle. Those that didn’t know Donald was a porcelain painter too! So sorry.. Thank you Donna for letting us know.
Update on Convention April 2021.
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Donna Rasco Castle so sorry about this...I know you have spent a lot of time trying to make it a great convention. So sorry you won't get to see it happen...take care and thanks for everything you've done and will do for the next few months. Hope to see you soon.
So sorry to hear about the cancellation. Not surprised! You are amazing! Hope we all came be together soon!!! LOVE my gals and guys in TX
Wishing you all the best. You have done an exceptional job.
You planned a great convention and did a great job of revving up enthusiasm, but cancelling is the only thing to do. I am so sorry for you and all of us. Thank you, and God bless you. I'll be watching for posible news!
Donna, you brought so much excitement and energy as President. Job well done. Your commitment to go to each club gave such an energy boost to all your members. The porcelain art community needs more like you. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.
You have been an awesome President. We appreciate all the work you have done. You are a blessing.
Thank you for your leadership. Susan greathouse and i wish you the best
Donna, love going to Texas Show & being with you all. I think everyone was so excited about your convention because you are so full of life & fun. I know I was. But God has another idea. I know how much work it is to be State Pres. Your life is on hold for minimum of 2 years. God Bless you for your giving spirit!
History books?
We get ours tomorrow
Donna, you mean so much to us. Thank you for serving and doing so much for us over the past two years. You are a wonderful president, artist, and friend. I know your mother would be proud of the job you have done, she was proud of you. You will be remembered forever.
Thank you!!!!!
Thank you for all you’ve done.
Donna, you had been a jewel; Thank you sooo much for all you had done!! Your mother would be so proud!! I'm a great fan of yours, thank you again!!
Prayers for healing
Love your and appreciate all your hard work
Thank you for al tour hard work❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
You did an awesome job!!! Hope something changes!
Great we are still going to visit with you. Love you!!!!
hello pretty lady
You need your convention, you have worked so hard.
Great job
Hello
Hugs
Thanks for all you have done. Il love you 😍
Reminder: Donna Rasco, President of the State Federation Porcelain Art Clubs of Texas will be discussing the April 2021 Convention at 4pm here on Facebook. I look forward to seeing everyone.
Please have patience while we get this started.
If you know someone with out Facebook, they can view this on our website as well. They do not have to have an account with Facebook to view this video. There is a delay, not sure the time. It may have to be finished for it to load as well. But it will post there today. So a little patience on the website.
So send them this link:
www.porcelainartclubsoftexas.org/facebook-today/
Thank you,
Donna
Facebook Today - The State Federation Porcelain Art Clubs of Texas
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For those that do not have a Facebook account. To view comments click ONLY on the picture of the post. Clicking on the Blue Title will take you to the Facebook home page. To Exit the photos click anyw...To all members of the State Federation of Porcelain Art Clubs,
Presidents please forward this to all your members. I know it is a late notice but I appreciate your help.
Tomorrow January 7th, 2021 at 4pm;
I will go live on Facebook to discuss convention and what we are discussing going forward with our organization. I ask everyone to please join me.
Your comments and feedback are very important to me.
I also want to Thank everyone for participating in my questionare. It has really helped us make some very serious decisions. I am so grateful for your opinions, your guidance, and most of all your support.
With all of my love to everyone 💕
Donna Rasco Castle
President 2019 - 2021
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How do I join this meeting?
Thank you everyone for filling out this survey!!! I have ended this survey and I am so grateful for all your help.
Donna
Hi everyone ☺
I just need a little help in planning the convention.
There are some very tough decisions to be made. With me being president, most of it falls on me to decide. I however, would like to know your thoughts, concerns and exactly what you feel will make a difference. I have made a questionnaire to get some feedback. Possibly will send another in late February.
I would also like to know from vendors what your thoughts are.
But what I do ask, if you disagree with how someone feels DO NOT make a comment. I am not here to argue what you think others should do. I am wanting your thoughts on what will make you feel comfortable at convention and if you will come if we can make it as safe of an environment as possible.
Thank you for all of your help in making my decision a little easier!!
Lots of love to all,
Donna
Ps
I have never used this questionare form, so I do hope it works well!!
Here is the questionare:
surveyheart.com/form/5ff1e6d5231584749c08bc43
From our family to yours
We wish you a Very Merry Christmas
Love you all!
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Hope it was a very Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!! xoxo
Merry Christmas and happy new year
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Merry Christmas to you both!
Merry Christmas to you and yours
Merry Christmas you you and yours! 🎄
Here is a beautiful piece painted by Pat Emery from Lubbock Texas in May of 1965.
I thought you would enjoy.
We appreciate all of our sponsors this year! Please support all of the following sponsors. They are supporting our art and the Texas State Federation. Our organization is very grateful to have all of you!
Maryland China Company
@Janet Nelson
@Stella H. Schilling
Susan Hearron
Waiting on 2 more cards: But our other 2 wonderful ad sponsors are Mary Seehagen Ashcroft and Joyce A. Dwulet.
If you are interested in advertising on our website, Facebook and PAC Magazine, please contact us.
Hi Everyone, this is Tony.
I wanted to let you know that I finally got the online registration form for the 2021 State Convention updated and working.
If you have not registered for the upcoming convention here is your chance to get it completed!
Here is a link directly to the form
www.cognitoforms.com/PorcelainArtClubsOfTexas/StateFederationOfPorcelainArtClubsOfTexas2021Conven...
You can also find this link on our website at
www.porcelainartclubsoftexas.org/state-convention/
Looking forward to seeing everyone at Convention 2021! 😁😁😁
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Join Us in Granbury Texas April 12-15, 2021 “Painting on the Ritz” A Great Gatsby Roaring 20’s Experience Texas State Convention Featured Artists Join Guest Artists Michael Turner & Paula LaVerg...Beautiful!!
Wanted to share: It was Painted for ‘Gail’ out of Coronation Street. Commissioned by HALTON HAVEN a local Hospice as she is a patron.
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Lovely!❤️
Beautiful
Beautiful!!!
Last month in the PAC Magazine we presented a painting by Joyce Block I am in Dallas and have the pleasure to see Joyce. Here is her masterpiece she just finished. I love it!!
Thank you for letting me share.
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Love the colors!❤️
Joyce Block...I love your painting. You are a talented and awesome friend.
Oh so pretty.
Beautiful
Great work!
Congratulations Joyce!!!
Awesome!!!
So beautiful!!
It is gorgeous Joyce
Beautiful work, Joyce!
Amazing detail!
Love this!!
Joyce you always do such exacting beautiful work
Here is the finished 🎅 from Janet Nelson.
Thank you for sharing!!
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Anything Janet paints is wonderful. As is Janet.
Janet is a fantastic artist, teacher and friend. I love her and her art..
Very very nice. Love it!
Really special!
Beautiful 😍
Wonderful!!!
Love Janet's Santa's. Or animals..or anything janet she is the best!!
We are so blessed that we have such wonderful artists that share their studies.
Thank you!!!
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Hi
Hi Stella!!
Looking good!!!
Hey you!!! Look at all
Watching 😍
Hi, everyone! Looking good.
Look at all my friends!
Hi everyone , I really hate that I had to miss this. Love Janet and her instructions. 😕
What kind of medium are you using?
Those are wonderful!
Thank you!!
The videographer did a great job!
Amazing!
Fellow painters, I am teaching a class of 10-13 year old children, and as part of that class, I want to give them an overview of porcelain art. So I am asking for your help. I am in need of 2 or 3 studies or pictures of studies that you think are the easiest things to paint. I want to offer them choices of what to paint, but they aren't going to get to put a great deal of time into the painting, just get a feel for it. I would appreciate any pictures or ideas that you have.
Hi everyone,
I know there are several groups that have ornament exchanges for Christmas. I am not a part of any groups that do that so I was wondering if anyone here in our group on Texas Facebook Group would like to do this for 2020. We could exchange anything Christmas: ornament, candy dish, mug, etc.
Would love to hear your thoughts? If you want to do this let me know. If I get enough people this would be fun.
I would draw the names and give to each person. You would need to promise to paint your piece, package it well and ship to that person. So there would be a little cost involved and some work.
So I need your feedback.
Hi everyone,
I know there are several groups that have ornament exchanges for Christmas. I am not a part of any groups that do that so I was wondering if anyone here in our group on Texas Facebook Group would like to do this for 2020. We could exchange anything Christmas: ornament, candy dish, mug, etc.
Would love to hear your thoughts? If you want to do this let me know. If I get enough people this would be fun.
I would draw the names and give to each person. You would need to promise to paint your piece, package it well and ship to that person. So there would be a little cost involved and some work.
So I need your feedback.
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I would like to exchange an ornament
Would love to do an ornament exchange
This is a very long post however I feel it is a very important post. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to read it.
I would like to take a moment to address an issue I have seen and experienced.
This is a problem, almost a virus, within our community of artists.
I have tried very hard to unify and inform everyone throughout my tenure as your president. I visit, I encourage, and I truly love each and every one of our members. I agreed to a second term because I really love this federation, our art, and the excitement that has been generated within our membership. To serve in this position is a privilege above and beyond anything I could imagine.
There are times however, that some federation members and Facebook followers choose to try and discredit the efforts of others. They do this by making snotty remarks, discrediting comments, and just by being mean and discouraging.
This to me, is nothing short of a virus that needs to be extinguished.
There is no real purpose for the negative effort, it is just their way of being petty and I am guessing jealous of another person's talent or effort. I have deleted several comments that, to me, were made in an effort to propagate negativity and encourage discontent. This type of behavior, to me, is not beneficial and can really discourage new and upcoming artists as well as established artists alike.
I have to ask; Is this the legacy that we want to leave for those that follow in our footsteps?
Is a negative and discouraging environment really the impression any of us want to give?
Many of our artists, that participate in our wonderful art will trace or copy the outline of another piece of work or image. They will then use their God given talents and skills to produce their interpretation of the original image in their piece of art. This is a very common practice and one that should be embraced, not judged.
For teachers, I am certain that the subject matter they choose is shared and used again and again. Some “studies” as we call them are not necessarily original works done by a particular teacher but more so that teachers accumulation and interpretation of a graphic, image, or scene that they found worthy of becoming a study. Studies are a collection of information that a teacher can add their own personal flare to when painting and/or when teaching. A teacher may, at any time, give permission for others to teach that same study. Even without permission the study is only truly “owned” by the teacher if all the work and graphics in the study are original and created by that teacher.
My mother was a teacher, a painter, and quite an accomplished artist. Her efforts and studies from being a teacher, I am sure, have been shared and reproduced countless times. I can only hope that someday I can have the opportunity, the privilege, to take a class that was inspired by something my mother once taught. To me, and to many others, it is the greatest compliment possible when someone wants to share and yes, even copy, the knowledge they learned from another artist or teacher. It is how our art survives and grows.
I do agree that it is wrong for any artist, no matter how accomplished, to represent a piece as their original art when it is not. Original means from a blank slate, not a replica of someone else's work. But just because someone shares what they have painted does not mean they are saying this is my study, I own this design, nor are they even attempting to own that part of the art.
We have so many talented artists in our federation, almost 590 in Texas. Quite often these artists will share their paintings with us. The inspiration they have painted may have come out of a book or from a study they have purchased, or it might even be their attempt to replicate what another artist has created, If we choose to attack this artist or each other it makes others afraid to share what they have created or accomplished. As individuals, we need to encourage and support all artists. It does not matter if the artist has been painting for a single day or for 50 years. Everyone should be encouraged to share their works of art without the fear of ridicule, judgement, or any non-supportive feedback. Even a suggestion on how they might improve should be handled privately.
I have been a first hand witness to a teacher falsely claiming that a piece they produced was their original production when in actuality is a replica of another artist's original work. One of these pieces was presented directly to me as your president. Out of integrity and respect I will never reveal or discredit this artist however I cannot express enough how truly disappointed I was when I found the same image on a graphics website that was dated several years before my “original piece” was painted.
I am hoping that by openly discussing the negativity and the discouraging comments that we can address this once and for all. If I see anyone bullying or being negative on our state page I will discuss it with the offender directly. If they persist I will have no choice but to ban them from our page.
I want everyone in our federation and beyond to encourage others, to embrace the efforts of all, and participate without the fear of being judged or ridiculed. I know that in ways this may be like wishing for “world peace” however, please believe, I will do everything in my power to remove the negativity from our Facebook page and anywhere I see it. I might even pull someone off to the side and address it in person when I see it happen. Whether I am in a board position or not, I feel this kind of activity cannot be allowed or tolerated.
To those that are alway so supportive and positive, I say THANK YOU!
To those that feel the need to be anything other than supportive and encouraging to our artists, our friends, I wish you nothing but the best life can offer however I will not allow you to participate in our little piece of the world.
I have tried very hard to be positive in this post. I do believe we have a wonderful group of artists. Please, just think about your comments, if you cannot say something positive maybe saying nothing at all is a better choice.
Hugs and kisses and please know, I love each and every one of you!
Donna
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Thanks Donna for all your hard work. I did not see the posts you are referring to...I try and catch anything that seems uninspiring to us. Sorry you had to do my work. Thanks for all you do.
Donna, you have been a wonderful inspiration for all of us. You are such a generous person with your time and energy. We appreciate it. I also appreciate your kind, straightforward admonishing, saying some things needed for all of us. We’re very blessed to have the benefit of “yourself” these two years. Thank you!
I support tracing and duplicating if an instructor is teaching a class, multiple techniques. Often art museums will display work of "copied art" and credit it to the apprentice and master artist. However, copying a person's work and displaying it on the internet as your own concept and skill approach may lead to a lawsuit by the master artist or purchaser of the piece. You can be sued for thousands and I know of cases where that has happened. It is important to copyright major pieces. Take a photo of your exhibition piece and mail in an envelope to yourself certified, do not open the envelope until need to prove, incase of lawsuit Maxine Tumaian, President of the Porcelain Painters of Southern New Jersey.
I am totally behind you in what you do for us all! You have been a role model for caring about the Federation but for doing the best for us! I paint only for the joy it brings me and truly do need the inspiration that the other painters give me! Rest assured you are loved as well!\
I totally agree with you, I have always believed that if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all and above all respect your fellow being.
I support all that you are doing for our art. The majority of our members paint for enjoyment and need the encouragement, peace and beauty that is available to us.
Very well said, Donna. I did not see any of this on the website- you must have acted Quick! Thank you for all you do for the state federation- your hard does NOT go unnoticed.
I agree 100% on everything you said. I have only been painting for about 3 years and I feel I do not paint very well. But I am blessed to be with ladies that help and encourage me to keep trying. Believe me, if anyone criticized my work in a bad way, I would not be a part of China painting. Thank you Donna for bringing this message to us and for ALL you do....Keep up the good work PLEASE..
Strife is always very upsetting to me! I prefer glad and happy . I am glad your stepping forward to not let negativity take presidence ! No room for that kind of behavior! Sometimes silence can be golden.
A good statement. I paint in Idaho😊
I really support you and enjoy your videos of other clubs. I just can't believe all the miles you have traveled. Thank you
Hi Donna, I do not know you and you do not know me and I do not live in Texas. But in the past I have had some of the same problems of people saying I couldn’t do that painting all free hand. But I try not to listen to them and it can be hurtful and get difficult sometimes. But I love 💕 love drawing and painting so much I just keep my Art work going. Keep painting everyone!!!!! Thank You for your wonderful post!! 😘
Thank you 💕
Well said Donna.
Donna does it again!!! LEADING which she does so well.
Amen
Amen
We'll said. Bravo.
I support you for all you have and are doing for our art. I, for one paint for my enjoyment and love to see others work.
Thank you Donna!!
Well said.
Well said thank you
Nice
Hermosas palabras, muchas gracias desde Ushuaia Argentina
Well said, Donna.👏👏🥰😘
Heart of Texas PAC selling chances on their hand painted ornament wreath 2020.
Our Annual fundraiser is kicking off, we have hand painted ornaments. Tickets can be purchased 6 for $5 or a dollar each from our members. Drawing will be December 5.
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Would like to buy tickets.
Link doesn’t work with me
Mail a check to me @ 1005 Ave A Santa Anna, Tx 76878. Make check out to Heart of Texas PAC. Wrap it in a note that says wreath raffle tickets, so I know what it's for. If you win, we'll have to figure out how to get it to you. We will need an address and phone number to contact our winner on the check or note and to fill out your tickets. Our club had fun painting and putting the wreath together.
I had the chance to take from this artist in Concan last week.
I wanted to share her latest painting. This is her 2nd study on cardinals, I just love this. A super fun piece!
Thank you Susan Thumm 😊 for sharing your wonderful talents with all of us.
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Beautiful. My late teacher Julia Crainer was always telling about Concan
Susan Thumm’s painting is gorgeous!👏👏👏
Thank you for your kind comments!
This is lovely!
Beautiful, Donna..
Gorgeous!!
Love it♡♡♡♡
Gorgeous
Beautiful!!
Love it!
We appreciate all of our sponsors this year! Please support all of the following sponsors. They are supporting our art and the Texas State Federation. Our organization is very grateful to have all of you!
Maryland China Company
Janet Nelson
Stella H. Shilling
Susan Hearron
Waiting on 2 more cards: But our other 2 wonderful ad sponsors are Mary Seehagen Ashcroft and Joyce A. Dwulet.
If you are interested in advertising on our website, Facebook and PAC Magazine, please contact us.
