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Art can be anything. These are awesome fish tanks.
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Looking beautiful as ever Nancy and your work is always breathtaking
You all did spectacular work! I'm envious. I really need to take do a workshop with Nancy.
Thank you for sharing The museum is a wonderful place to take a class
You both did a great job.
They all look great!
Gorgeous!
Great works Doreen
Hi Mary!!!
Those are all gorgeous!!
Absolutely beautiful
Gorgeous work ladies!! 👏
Thank you for filming !!!
Love the “ugly sweater” creations!!!
Look what the Lusters accomplished!! Amazing Susan Thumm
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This was painted by Donna Rasco Castle in Susan's seminar.
Holy crow , that’s fantastic.
Great job…. Beautiful…👍💪💪
Fantastic art work!❤️💐
Beautiful work
Beautiful work👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Turned out beautiful!!
Love this turtle! >^..^<
So lovely. Just can’t use turpentine with lusters. What else can be used? Extremely allergic.
Please tell me you have the pattern for this!!!! I would love to have it...please let me know...thank you...always. Barbara
Magnifique
Beautiful; thanks for sharing the finished piece with us.
Wow!
Fun
Wow!!!
Absolutely beautiful work !!
Beautiful.
Beautiful
Beautiful
Beautiful
Amazing
So beautiful!!!😍
Beautifull
Fabulous ❣️
Oh wow! How great!
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love this post,......anxiously waiting on the fired piece...........
Thanks ! Looks so interesting, wish I could have seen the beginning of getting the red resist on!
So much funnnnnn❤ love this piece❤❤❤
Great tecnique
Fun!
Thanks for sharing! 👍❤️❤️
Fine
Non si sprecano così i colori.
Love this 🙂
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Do you met in Lubbock a lot? My daughter is in Amarillo, I could do Lubbock!!
Remembering a dear friend:
Patricia (Pat) Griffin Hathcoat was born on May 15, 1953, to R. T. Griffin and Geneva Ann (Byram) Griffin in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. As the oilfields offered job opportunities, the family relocated to Winnsboro, Texas. Pat was a graduate of Winnsboro High School. After graduating, she married Ron Hathcoat on May 29, 1971, and they soon moved to Ft. Worth. Pat attended Tarrant County College and later Texas Women’s University. She was an accredited member of the Professional Administrator Credentialing Board of Texas during her preschool directorship years at Stonebridge Learning Center, McKinney; Primrose at Chase Oaks, Plano; and the two La Petite Academies in Plano and Allen. Pat for the past 15 years was an active member of the East Fork Baptist Church where she served as teacher, pianist and choir member as long as her health permitted. And of course, she was a pastor’s wife.
Her career in childhood education was shortened due to a liver disease. In 2002, after being on the national transplant list for 3 years, she received a liver transplant. At that time the doctors at Baylor University Medical Center projected that her life was extended by approximate ten year, but they were wrong. The Lord extended her life for 18 years! And during those years Pat became interested in porcelain art, and it was not long before she was teaching porcelain art to her young students in Celina. She served as an officer in the North Texas Porcelain Art Club of McKinney as well as in the China Painting Teachers of Texas.
Pat is survived by her husband of 50 years, Rev. Ron Hathcoat of Celina, Texas; three sons: Ronnie Hathcoat, Nashville, Tennessee; Michael Hathcoat & Jenifer Ellis of Carrollton Texas; Stephen Hathcoat and Karen Hathcoat, Allen, Texas; and, one brother, Dwayne Griffin and wife Becky Griffin of Alto Texas. And, of course, let’s not forget the grandchildren! There is Justin Hathcoat, Austin Texas; Hallie Hathcoat, Tom Bean Texas; Lucas Hathcoat, Tom Bean, Texas; Brittney Hathcoat, Sachse Texas; Kayla Hathcoat, Texarkana Texas; Kallan Hathcoat, McGregor Texas; Chelsea Hathcoat, Pilot Point, Texas; Kelly Schwab, Katherine Schwab, Nathan Schwab and Julie Schwab of Allen Texas. Numerous other family members and friends.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents R.T. Griffin and Geneva Griffin Phelps and sister Brenda Strawbridge.
The family will be receiving friends for visitation and viewing on Friday, October 8, 2021 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at East Fork Baptist Church, 2430 FM546, McKinney, TX 75069. The Celebration of Life service will begin at 11:00 am with Rev. Jack May officiating. A procession will follow services to Wilson Chapel Cemetery, 100 Chapel Lane @ Bridgefarmer Road, McKinney, TX 75069 where Pat will be laid to rest.
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Thank you for letting us know. She was a dear lady. Condolences to the family.
Pat was such a lovely, talented lady who loved everyone. She worked tirelessly for our art as long as she was able. We will all miss her smiling face and joyous personality. RIP dear friend.🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
Sad to hear this news. My condolences to the family.
So sad to hear this. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
So sorry, she will be missed dearly. My condolences for her loved ones and family members.
Thank you for posting this information. I had not heard this. I am so sorry to hear about her passing. Such a sweet lady. I will miss her.
She will certainly be missed. She met the challenges she faced with such a positive attitude.
A lovely lady! May she Rest In Peace!❤️❤️❤️
I am saddened to read this. She was a lovely lady. God bless those who are missing her today.
Just a wonderful and beautiful Lady. She was always fun to paint with and a caring individual. We will all miss her.
So sad to lose another friend.
Will miss her, prayers for her family.
Pat was so sweet and a good friend! I will miss her! ❤
What a wonderful person She will be missed R I p my friend
So sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing.
RIP 🪦
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They all look beautiful
Hi everyone, miss everyone
Hi Deanne and Donna!
Hi everyone!
Hi dear friends! Wish I were there! Hugs!
Hi everyone!! Happy to see you all! Beautiful pieces! Lucky gals!
I’m looking for demonstrators for convention
Beautiful Ladies!! xoxo
Keep up the good work 🤩
Awesome pieces. Thanks for sharing.
Hi ~ so beautiful
Love these! Thanks for sharing.
Just beautiful!
Fun!
Lovely!
Wow!!!
Wow!
Please keep Jean Donald and her family, especially her daughter, Holly, who has been her caregiver for several years as Jean has courageously fought a battle with cancer and is now on hospice in your prayers. Jean has been a member of the Texas State Federation of Porcelain Art Clubs, China Painting Teachers of Texas and Heart of Texas PAC for many years, way before I started. She has served diligently as an officer and on many committees of all 3 organizations. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
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I’m so sorry to hear this. She has contributed so much for all of us 😢
Praying
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Hi everyone.
I was approached by a super nice lady name Cheryl Smith Roy about her company. She is the owner of @Cheroy Porcelain Painting.
I am hoping she will be a vendor at our convention in March of 2022 in Arlington,Texas.
website: www.cherylsporcelain.com
Here is her link: www.facebook.com/107295441670500/posts/111345741265470/?sfnsn=mo
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Sounds (and looks) like a great idea!!
Estate china?
Thank you all!
Awesome!
Lovely….👍
Wanted to share this with everyone.
Beautiful luster ornaments.
Eloise Turnbull's Luster Ornaments
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China painters are so generous with their time and talent. That was an excellent demo. Thank you so much.
Lovely luster ornaments! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for “sprinkling”
From Bridget: Thank you everyone for your kind words . My brother Michael has left this world behind and was welcomed into the arm of Jesus. He loved you all so much. Please know his greatest joy was being able to teach and share his love of painting. Would you be so kind as to share a photo or two with me that you have taken through the years. It would bring me comfort. Thank you for loving him so. 💔
@Bridget Brecheen
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Hi Bridget, your brother was an amazing artist and a great teacher... But most of all, he was so much fun to be around. As they say in the south, he was a mess 😂. My favorite part of seeing him was playfully insulting him and getting it thrown right back me . 😂 Was so glad I got to see him one last time at Caz. Michael, I guess God finally girded His loins enough to handle you so he stopped sending you back. God speed, Bubba!! Paint with the angels! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Michael and I used to exchange art yearly. He loved my portraits and I loved his grapes. I donated a piece of his to the Grapevine Porcelain museum years ago because they did not have one of his pieces. It is one of their Master’—room pieces. My Nephew and Michael were close years ago, also. He was very sad to hear of Michael’s passing. God bless you all.
I am so very sad to hear about Michael. He made porcelain art so much fun, I took his seminars every chance I got. He will be greatly missed.
I was so blessed to have Michael for a friend and teacher. I studied with him 8-10 times, neither of us slept good so we got up early in the morning and talked about family over breakfast. He was very proud of his loved ones. The art world has lost a kind, generous and loving teacher. I have lost a dear friend. He was loved by everyone that was blessed to have known him. The world is poorer for him being gone. God bless Michael.
I also took a class with Michael at Caz and so glad I did. I found him kind, very generous, and when he liked you, your were a friend for life. He was a gentle man and a gentleman. When I think of Michael I will remember his million dollar smile, he will be missed. My thoughts to his family.
Deepest sympathy. Unfortunately I never had an opportunity to take a class with Michael but with every teacher I took a class with, usually Michael’s name came up, praising his art ability.
Rejoicing for Michael and sincere condolences to you. He was a good man and I know he loved his sister. God bless you.
Such a genuinely nice person with a huge talent. He will be greatly missed.
My deepest condolences 💐 I don’t have a picture, but I do have a very special memory of how we met. It was back in June, this year, on the plane to CAZ. By one of those “coincidences” that are in fact synchronicities, we sat side by side. He said he knew I was a China painter from the start and that I “smelled divine”. I just couldn’t believe my luck of finally meeting him 🥰 He was an extraordinary artist, with a funny and sweet personality. Michael is whole again now ❤️ Blessings of peace to his sister and family 🙏🙏🙏
This painting was a gift to me from the Texas State Federation of Porcelain Art Clubs for having served as the PAC Magazine Editor in 2017-2018. It was beautifully painted by Michael Turner. It hangs above the fireplace in our home. I will always treasure it as well as the classes where I learned from Michael and his friendship.
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From his sister: He has finished his race on this earth. He is now healed. I will miss you so. 💔
UPDATE- Dear friends , thank you for all of your prayers and kind words.
From the state:
Michael passed around 12:30 am. A true person to all of us. He will be greatly missed.
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I only ever got to paint with him once but I loved it. He was awesome and a true artist and friend.
My heart is broken in the loss of our dear friend. Michael is now in the arms of God and no longer suffering. My prayers are with Bridget and may God wrap his arms around her and comfort her during this time. We will miss Michael’s smile, his laugh and most if all just him. We love you.
It saddens me so to hear of Michael’s passing. I know he is rejoicing in heaven with our Lord & with his beloved mother. I will always treasure our times of being in class with him, our phone visits & our texting! He was a great friend, an amazing & gifted artist! May God comfort his family, friends & his fellow porcelain artist friends with beautiful & fond memories! ❤️🙏❤️
Condolences to the family prayers for healing My wife Alyce and my self enjoyed the time he was in our convention he would take your plate and pushed paint here and there and all of sudden it looked so mush different Rest In Peace in the House of Our Lord till we meet again
My deepest sympathy to his family. He was such a special man, excellent artist, and exceptional teacher. I just loved painting with him 💔🙏💔
I feel so fortunate to have been in his classes with my Mom. Michael was a very special person and had a strong faith. I know he is with the Lord. ❤️🙏
RIP, Michael. My regret is that I did not have a chance take a class from him! My big loss! He was such a great painter. Will be sorely missed.
Sorry for your loss lifting you and the family in prayers 🙏 I never got to meet him but from what my China Painting ladies have said he was a great gentleman
I never met Michael, but heard all wonderful things about him and saw his amazing art. He will be a great loss to the porcelain world. So glad you were able to say your goodbyes to him. I have prayed everyday for Michael with hopes that God would heal him. Today’s reading in the Bible was from the first letter of Paul to the Thessalonians (4:13-18). May this scripture bring much comfort to you and your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss. May Michael’s memories live within your heart and mind forever!
So sorry to his family and friends for your loss. He will be missed by so many people.
Great artist and teacher. Always a pleasure to be in his classes. Have beautiful pieces to treasure.
Tears of Memories. I painted with Michael in Florida at the home of Artis Reis.....RIP MICHAEL
I’m sad, but somewhat relieved for Michael. It’s been a hard 3 yrs. A gallant hero 💕💕
My deepest sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace.
May your soul Rest In Peace. You left a great legacy for all to enjoy.
Thoughts and prayers for Michael and his friends and family. He will be missed by so many.
He lives with us every day through his art work.
He was so much to so many💕
Una perdida para la pintura sobre porcelana
So sorry for your loss
The world is a sadder place without Michael….
Que en paz descanse, un abrazo a su familia, alumnas, amigos. QEPD 🖤
A dear old friend. His voice soothed me. Former smoking buddy, we shared many a Marlboro together. In fact, that's how we met, outside at a Texas show a very long time ago, when he was thin, had hair, & was ALWAYS the handsomest man in the room! Even our dogs were cousins. My frequent Banquet "date". The HOURS we've spent in kiln rooms together all over the country. Endless coffees & more than our fair share of champagne. I am so mad he didn't get to experience his 60's. It's a great decade & he missed all of it. And now we're just supposed to let him go. Blessings on his soul & those he leaves behind. Say hi to Elva Leins for me, Michael.
😥 I am sorry for ur loss . Bless the departed soul 🙏
RIP 🙏🙏
Thank you everyone for your kind words . My brother Michael has left this world behind and was welcomed into the arm of Jesus. He loved you all so much. Please know his greatest joy was being able to teach and share his love of painting. Would you be so kind as to share a photo or two with me that you have taken through the years. It would bring me comfort. Thank you for loving him so. 💔
Update friends on Michael Turner from his sister:
Michael is in palliative care and on medications that are keeping him asleep and without pain. They do not anticipate him to gain consciousness before he lives the earth to be with Jesus.
Prayers everyone for Michael and his sister Bridget.
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With a heavy heart, I bid farewell, but not goodbye, see you later my friend🙏🙏🙏💕💕
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Sleep well deat friend!
Prayers🙏🙏🙏
Praying for Michael and his sister 🙏🙏
So sad
Prayers.
My prayers for his peace
Friends an update on Michael Turner.
His sister informed us that he is in a drug induced state currently and resting.
Please keep your prayers going for him.
Keep his sister Bridget in your thoughts and prayers as well. As soon as I know more, I promise to update you all.
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5:30 am this Sunday morning his sister message he is still with us. He has amazing strength
Dear Friends. Long story short - In the effort of a friend comforting family and friends there was a misunderstanding of Michael’s status. Somewhere in the communication his status was understood to be deceased and at this point on August 28, Saturday night at 10:30 pm he has not passed away, but according to his sister he is in a drug induced state. I am sorry for the confusion, it was just a misunderstanding and we need to make sure we keep him and his sister Bridget in our prayers.
Praying for Michael and his sister🙏🙏🙏 I was a Privileged to have taken several classes with Michael, through our club. Just love him, his personality, his magnificent talent, and his willingness to share all his painting tips❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
His talent, his love for people, his personality make him one of a kind! May God welcome him gently into his new home!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
Was praying his sister would make it to be by his side. Continued prayers.
Thanks for keeping us in the loop. Such a sad time
It's reported he's awake and talking this morning. ..
Prayers for Michael and his sister.🙏💕
I’m so grateful Bridget made it there to be with him. Love you kids💕💕🙏🙏🙏 and praying
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To everyone...
I ask each one of you to stop and take time to PRAY for our dearest friend Michael Turner. We just received a note from his sister that they are administrating morphine. He is going to a a marvelous place to meet our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
“Dear friend crossing over ...we give God the glory.Hallelujah ♥️”
Michael you are one of the very best artist, friends and person we all know. With all our hearts you will truly be missed.
I speak for everyone when I say " You are so loved by all of us."
Prayers are needed from all.
Fly High my friend, Michael, we will see you again.
Members, Please reach out to one another, be there to support each other, for this will be hard on all of us.
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I love you! See you soon my friend!
Always standing for truth and doing the right thing. A heart full of compassion and discernment. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of the saints. We all celebrate your life Michael Turner. I count you as a dear brother.✝️
Please keep his sister Bridget in your prayers as she deals with this. She has been a rock in his life since this ordeal started. RIP Michael. We love you so much and Ill see you on the other side. Love to you.
My heart breaks for Michael and his sister at this time. May God wrap his arms around both of them and make Michael’s last days on earth comfortable. We love you Michael and will always miss you.
So sorry to hear about Micheal. He was an amazing artist with a wicked sense of humor. I know teaching the art that he loved kept him going. Huge loss for our porcelain community.
I met Michael Turner on one of my demos at Lubbock. He was excited as was going to do his first demo on Malachite at the Houston Convention. We were friends for many years. He taught one of his first seminars for our club. My daughters and husband loved Michael. He was fun, a great cook and fabulous teacher. I will miss him greatly. Praying for his family and friends left behind. His last words to me is how tired he was. Rest my friend.
Heaven will gain an amazing artist. Prayers that God puts his arms of peace and comfort around him and his sister.
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of this wonderful artist and man..
I’m so heart broken, Michael is very special to my family. I met him in Lubbock, he was a visitor at the Caprock club, Edith Collins was demonstrating. The rest is history. Such a hero and master of art. 🙏💕💕🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Michael for your contribution to our art. It will live on. God go with you! 💗
Thank you everyone for your kind words . My brother Michael has left this world behind and into the arm of Jesus. He loved you all so much. Please know his greatest joy was being able to teach and share his love of painting. Would you be so kind as to share a photo or two with me that you have taken through the years. It would bring me comfort. Thank you for loving him so. 💔
It was a blessing to know Michael and he will be missed in so many ways. All who knew him have great memories. My sympathy to his family. Michael is someone you never forget and will always put a smile on your face with fond memories.
Bridget I did not know your brother, but I lost a younger brother to brain cancer last year. I am so sorry for your loss. Love, Bea
Michael had the AWSOME voice! I will always remember it and the beautiful pieces he painted. He shared himself to benefit us all. He was so special to me a basket full of tears on this day the Lord has made. You are missed and always will be! Your voice will always be remembered.
Such a talented artist! His works will live on....
I love you Michael. I always pray for your recovery. God be with you and hold you tight in His arms.
It was a blessing to know this man and call him friend. God speed my friend, you will be missed by all that knew you.
Prayers and hugs to all!!! We are losing such a great artist!!!
Praying for Michael and his family. May you feel the loving arms of Jesus around you Michael.
Sending Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 it truly was a blessing to know you and paint with you. You are the best!
So sorry for your loss Bridget
Keep strong! We are all praying for you.
Prayers for him & his family. He was a wonderful porcelain painter. From Louisiana.
Great artist and loved by all. Thanks Michael for sharing your given talented with us. Will be missed by our porcelain clubs. Farewell my friend RIP. ❤️
Another great artist going to his heavenly reward. Such a kind, gentle soul who we will truly miss!
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You gotta love the conservatory!!
Looks like the Hilton in Orlando where Bertie had her IPAT convention.
Absolutely beautiful
Enjoy thank you for sharing take care
Beautiful! Thank you! I'be never been to Vegas...this was fun! >^..^<
Beautiful. Thanks fir sharing!
Really amazing. Thanks for sharing. No idea where this is.
Vegas
Vegas
Bellagios
WOW....enjoyed that in TENNESSEE. THANKS
SAVE THE DATE: March 21-24, 2022 for the State Federation of Porcelain Art Clubs of Texas Annual Convention at the Sheraton Hotel in Arlington Texas. It is easy to get to, just off of I-30 next door to the Arlington Convention Center.
The Board has so much planned fun things to do, you do not want to miss it. Mary Ashcroft-Seehagen is our out of state Guest Artist and Janet Nelson is our in state Guest Artist. These ladies are such fantastic porcelain artists and teachers.
I look forward to seeing all of you there.
Bertie Stephens, SFPAC of Texas President
Texas State Convention
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Looking forward to a grand time!❤️❤️❤️
This will be fun!
What is the cost for convention t-shirts?
I am always excited to see the likes of our page. We have 899 likes. We need 1 more for 900.
Thank you to everyone for supporting our page!
Here is a breakdown of our members countries.
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This is so exciting that Texas Porcelain Art Clubs are reaching so many artists around the world! Thank you! Together we can be a strong presence for porcelain artists! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am Claudia from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations fron Brasil🇧🇷
This is fantastic
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Thank you to everyone! If anyone is interested in joining from Texas please let me know. Donna
Natasha Brown you are looking great….love you long hair.
You always do a great job! Thanks for sharing Gorgeous work
That sure is a whole bunch of artistic talent in one room!
Oh man I remember the days of CPTT. Miss it, loved seeing everyone.
What is Susan’s (the teacher’s) last name? I love what she is teaching.
Where can I buy Jayne Marcks mixing medium and painting medium? Thanks
I’m jealous!! Wish I could be there with ! all of you and have fun
Good morning ladies!
Thanks for sharing! Beautiful painted pieces and looks like everyone is having a wonderful time.
Beautiful group…gorgeous pieces. Enjoy!!!
wonderful group of ladies!! Love all your pieces!
Thank you, Donna, for giving us a virtual tour!
My those are gorgeous pieces!!!
Good morning beautiful ladies!!!!
I was at a drs appointment!
Good morning! A special hello to Cousin Peggy R
Enjoyed the video!
Thanks Donna! Looks like fun!
This is wonderful❣️
Good seeing everyone.
I like how they’re all different
Good morning! Miss all of you!
Hello everyone!
Morning !!
I never post many of my paintings. But today I am super proud of this vase. I did this clay work (my first clay work). This was so much fun. Hope you enjoy. Donna
I do need to pay tribute to Rhonda Hayes of Austin. She painted a beautiful clock several years ago for convention. That was my inspiration.
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Love it
Gorgeous
Rhonda does beautiful work!! xoxo
Beautiful
I remember Rhonda’s clock! Your vase, Donna, is very unique & i love it! BRAVO!❤️👏❤️👏❤️
1st I am sorry I have not been posting! It's been very hectic lately.
So tonight I will makeup for it.
I have been taking a private lesson from @Susan Thumm. Omg, the best thing I have ever done. But I want to share her wonderful paintings. I was in Awe of Everything she Paints.. Tell me your thoughts??
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Why, yes, we agree. She is a fabulous artist.
Susan Thumm always does her best, which is outstanding. She pushes the edges, and inspires you to, loves her critters, and can put more color on one leaf than you think is possible. Love you, Susan.
Thank you all for your kind and encouraging remarks! Makes me work even harder to measure up!
Susan is a beautiful artist and a gifted teacher! You are VERY fortunate to have a private lesson with her!
Beautiful paintings, her work just pops out at you!
Everyone of these is absolutely spectacular! The detail is amazing!
Ever since the first time I met her, I said I want to be just like her when I grow up! To have her drive and knowledge would be awesome!
Incredible talent & paintings & teacher but most all an incredible lady & friend!
No name on post but I looked at a picture and knew it was Susan. She is the best
Colors are great, meaningful. But not to busy. Well thoughtout
Some of the most beautiful exquisite paintings that I have ever seen!
I’ve been a big fan for years, I’ve loved every piece I’ve seen of hers, just wish I lived closer so I could sign up for every class . Big hugs Susan 🤗
Susan is an amazing artist and a kind and loving Godly woman! Love her!
Absolutely beautiful artist and teacher❤❤❤
Susan is a fantastic artist and teacher. I love her paintings.
Susan is a talented artist. A Great teacher.
All of her work is breathtaking!!!
Just wish you didn’t live so far away! You’re a wonderful teacher and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my classes with you.
Susan is amazing! Thank you for sharing her paintings! >^..^<
Susan’s paintings are outstanding!
Wow, amazing pieces.
Beautiful art and great teacher.
Her work is fantastic!
You are right, a beautiful painter
Fantastic,fantastic and fantastic art work!❤️❤️❤️💐
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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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!!!! ❤️👏❤️
I’m really excited about it!!😄👏👏👏 And the theme should be great!
SO looking forward ❣️
Looking forward to a great convention.
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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I took a class, but was told it only worked on glass. I have taught it to my students, but we have only done it on glass. They loved it and are still painting on bottles. I have some instructions, if you want them. Was also told to use rectified turpentine. Will try it on porcelain since Cheryl said it worked!!!
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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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.
Congratulations ladies. And thank you Donna for a class act during one of the most difficult times.
Bertie’s officers & committee chairpersons are working diligently to have an amazing Texas convention in 2022.
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!!!
Looking forward to the 2022 convention!
A great choice of willing and capable LADIES!! Thank you!
Congratulations and best wishes to our new Texas PAC Board
Congratulations to everyone. And I even know a few of you.
Boy that’s a powerhouse of talent🥰
Congratulations, all! May you have a wonderful year!
Congratulations to a great team! 🎈👏❤️
Congratulations ladies!
Great group. Congrats to all
Congratulations!
Congratulations Ladies
Congratulations wonderful ladies. A great team for Texas!👏👏👏💕
Congratulations!!for our new officers..🌷
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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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.
Marci Blattenberger trying to post again. Portraits, clay, various techniques( lusters, non ping, white velvet, metallics, Fireworks colors shifting glitter, laser cut resist)
Daphne stevens. I teach many subjects and different types of painting techniques.
I am always interested in coming to TX❣️ Please keep me in mind.
Yes clubs are rescheduling me. Thank you!! See y’all soon!
Sandy Casimir, teaching in Midland, TX
Becky Sigmond is interested
Cherryl Meggs, available for seminars on many different subjects.
Jane Wright available for seminars
Doreen Barbee available for worships and demonstrations: Versals, mandalas and calligraphy on porcelain. Also the grisaille method on porcelain.
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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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.
Great meeting this morning! And great Installation of Officers!BRAVO!!! 👏❤️👏❤️👏
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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Looking to come to Texas for classes or a porcelain art show. Have been painting for years.
I am looking for a club near Hurst, as well as a teacher fairly close to me.
Funny II put my name here and it disappeared. How? Thought you wanted teachers to post here. Am I wrong?
Louisville Ky
Donna Hagerthey
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.
Prayers for healing
Praise be to God’
Thanks be to GOD!
Great news! Take care of u
So glad to hear this. Prayers
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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Appreciate the update. Sounds like she’s in good hands. Fingers crossed for Speedy recovery
Thank you for the information! My prayers are with Candy.
Thanks for the update, Donna.
Continue to pray for Candy
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Thank you for the update. Praying for Candy!
🙏🙏🙏 for Candy!
😘🙏🙏🙏 hope she gets better soon.
Prayers
Prayers for Candy
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Asking for prayers for Candy Bunnell Ferren
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I wondered how she was when I didn’t hear from her last Wed. Get well!
Please keep us informed of Candy’s condition. She will definitely be in my prayers!
Sending warming thoughts and prayers Candy Bunnell Ferren’s way! Mind the drs. and speedy recovery!
So sorry to hear this. Prayers and hope that she re overs soon.
Hope you recover very soon, Candy.
🙏🙏🙏 for Candy!
🙏🏻Sending prayers her way. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Prayers and healing for quick recovery
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Thanks for sharing! Prayers and positive strength for our Candy Bunnell Ferren.
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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Nancy is an awesome artist & fantastic teacher!
Wow very lucky ladies to get to paint those beautiful items!!
Been wanting to take from her! Just can’t get together at the same time same place! One day hopefully.
Great work ladies x
This is wonderful! How I envy you ladies, wish I could be there
Nancy is such a good teacher!
Oh wow...that is awesome. I want to do that!
Here's what Dawn is making
This is me today teaching in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Student Anna Nichols, Rome, Georgia.
Dawn Willard, Fresia Leigue
Nancy is excellent
Wonderful!
Many dear friends in that group!!!
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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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!
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.❤️
I loved her class. Be sure to pick up her graphite. It's awesome!
Mary will be the out of state Guest Artist next year for the SFPAC of Texas Convention along with in state artist. Janet Nelson.
This snow storm coming just knocked out our seminar Mon and Tues for the Ft Worth club. Soooo disappointed!! BUMMER!!!
She is a very lovely lady and talented! Carry’s great blank China to.
We use a lot of her studies! Great artist and teacher
Beautiful artist and beautiful pieces!
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I love them all!
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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.
Wish you could get rid of the white band in the middle of the video.
She is such a great teacher
Hello
Wish I was there!
Miss yall
Hello ladies!
Learned so much. Thanks for sharing
Hello girls!!
Very helpful!
Hope you flew Donna?
Hi