Our International Event is READY!   MANY of you have been wanting to register,  well, NOW is the time! 

Spaces are filling up FAST, and registrations are coming in everyday now, as seating is limited, be sure to register now to save your space!

To make it easy we offer registration on-line via your credit card.  Click on the link at the bottom of this email to secure your place!    To SECURE YOUR SEAT;  CLICK ON REGISTRATION LINK AT BOTTOM OF THIS E-MAIL!

Sunday, May 20, 2012 International Event Stoke-on-Trent, UK

Location:  Paint a Pot Studio, Park Hall Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST35AY, UK

Time:  8:00 am. - 8:00 p.m.

Supplier members have prepared VERY exciting projects for this event. We have had such a great response that the event hours have been extended to allow you time to not only paint projects but to visit with suppliers, see new products and ask technical questions! 

Your day will include:

• Continental Breakfast
• Lunch sponsored by Skutt Kilns - Check out the menu! click here to see:  CCSA International Lunch Menu
• Wine & Cheese Reception - Sponsored by Colorobbia, who is also sending Fine Italian Wine!
• 5 Project Classes
• Sample Package, Color, Bisque, Royal Brushes, CCSA Apron, Vera Bradley Tote Bag & More! ($200 value, UPDATE, now 1 per Sample Package per participant!!!!) 
• Marketing and Business Trends Workshop
• Kiln Troubleshooting Workshop
• Dipping Glaze Workshop
• Teapot Auction - To Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness - PRIZES HAVE INCREASED thanks to Suppliers WOW!    1st Prize $450 pounds of ceramic supplies, 2nd $280 pounds of ceramic supplies, 3rd $150
• Networking with studios from around the world, local suppliers and international manufacturers

Classes are AMAZING, thanks to the efforts of ALL participating suppliers, to see the class schedule click the following link:

CCSA International Event Schedule - May 20, 2012

Staying overnight?  May we suggest this hotel located nearby:

http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/STOTRE/stoke/trentham-gardens  or try:  the Holiday Inn Express tel: 01782377000  if you want an upscale stay; For an upscale hotel try the UPPER HOUSE

Questions, special accommodation needs?  Contact; karen@ccsaonline.com

Vera Bradley - Foundation / Teapot Auction - Breast Cancer; Share your Story!

One in four women have been touched by Breast Cancer, this is why we have partnered with the Vera Bradley Foundation to help get the word out about.   This year at our International Regional Event we have the privilege of having Heidi Floyd as our guest speaker at the auction.  

Heidi Floyd is the Ambassador for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.  Heidi has worked at Vera Bradley for 8 years and now, because of her unparalleled passion for the cause and her own battle with the breast cancer, Heidi travels to spread the message and the mission of the Vera Bradley Foundation nationwide. In 2011, Heidi made more than 40 appearances and traveled from California to New Hampshire and soon in the United Kingdom!

Heidi Floyd Bio

CCSA has always believed it is important to give back to our community, and this is not only your opportunity to donate by painting a wonderful teapot for the auction, but also your chance to share your story, here is the story of Amanda Jane, from Cromartie. Amanda Jane - Her Story

We encourage you to share your stories at this event, bring a letter, photos, cards, flyer about yourself or a loved one.  We will recognize all those personally touched by breast cancer at this very special event to raise funds in support of those dealing with cancer.  The Very Bradley Foundation will be teaming up with Cancer Centers in the UK, so that funds raised will be distributed locally and internationally.   We will have a wall of hope where you can post your stories and memories of those we have lost.  For those of you unable to attend the event, please send your stories, and we will post on the wall of hope, send to karen@ccsaonline.com.

GOAL TO RAISE over 10,000 Pounds!

Our goal is to raise over 10,000 pounds with this auction, your teapots are needed,  so get painting..... NOW, bring 1, 2, 3 or more teapots to auction off!

Wedgwood, Robbie Williams?  YES it's true! 

We have some VERY special teapots to show at this event, Wedgwood is creating a special teapot just for this event, commorating the Queen's Jubilee.

Collectors from around the world will WANT this piece!  It may even be signed by Lord Wedgwood himself!

Cromartie has created a wonderful piece, signed by UK and International Recording Artist, Robbie Williams !  We will even have some of his CD's to share with lucky bidder! 

MANY, special dignitaries, have also been invited to the Auction, you never know who will show up! This auction is an event to complete a wonderful day! 

So what are you waiting for, start painting your teapot, or teapots, you may enter the competition more than once for your shot at the prize money! 

Fuel For Your Fire ... Supplier Project

This month we thank Colorobbia for a wonderful project for you to enjoy! Each month we will feature projects from other suppliers for you to add to your projects library.  Read more for step by step instructions.

Sun Swirls - Step by Step Instructions   

SAVE THE DATE! 

CCSA International Members Regional Event

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Stoke-on-Trent, UK 

Fuel For Your Fire International Style -

We are looking for projects from you to share with other international studios. 

We look forward to hearing from you! 

Send all projects with photo image in jpg format and step by step instructions to:  karen@ccsaonline.com

Teapot Auction - To Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Internationally

INCREASED PRIZE MONEY!!!

Design a Teapot for Breast Cancer Awareness!  You MUST bring a handpainted Teapot to donate, in order to be eligible for prizes!

Auction and Contest 

Stoke-on-Trent, UK 

1st $450 in Ceramic Supplies

(and designer teapot above)

2nd  $280 in Ceramic Supplies

3rd $150 in Ceramic Supplies

Teapot Contest Entry Form

REGISTER NOW!  SPACES ARE FILLING FAST - 
Don't Miss this AMAZING networking opportunity! 

May 20, 2012 - International Event in Stoke-On-Trent, UK, click below to register on-line today via credit card.   

Each participant will receive goods valued over $200.00, with samples from Royal Brush, Colorobbia, CCSA, Gare, I Love to Create, Mayco Bisque Imports, Potclyas and Cromartie! 

Teapot Auction Prizes INCREASED, 1st place $450 pounds in ceramic supplies, 2nd place $280 pounds in ceramic supplies, 3rd place $150 pounds in ceramic supplies.

Network with, other studios from around the globe, representatives from CCSA, Gare, I Love to Create (Duncan), Mayco, Bisque Imports, Skutt Kilns,  Potclays, Cromartie.

Hear the inspiring story of Heidi Floyd and share yours! 

Click here to register!