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Greetings!
In our April meeting, we met with two architects and one interior designer. Susan Nackers Ludwig, Ashley Mitlyng, and Anne Klemm gave us a well-thought-out presentation that generated many excellent discussions on how architects and designers use and gather information on spec'ing handmade tiles for their projects.
Our gracious speakers put together a a packet for our members' benefit. You can click the three links below to see the full presention they gave at the meeting...
 Here are some highlights you need to know...
"Where can we architects and designers find you?"
- Internet (We are probably looking here first.)
- Showrooms
- Studios (Is your work studio open to the public?)
- Art or Trade Shows
 "When we are looking for tile, what information are we looking for first?"
- Colors, patterns, designs
- Material: Porcelain, ceramic, glass....
- Finish: Matte, glossy, crackled...
- Sizes: Length, width, thickness, nominal vs. actual. (With handmade tiles, don't be afraid to put a disclaimer on the size, we just want to know what to plan for when laying out a design.)
- Where can we find a showroom to see the a design?
 - Where can we find a showroom to see the tile or how do we get samples?
And speaking of samples...
- Is it possible to get samples?
- Are they free or are they available for purchase?
- Main reason to get a sample: Color verification. Samples can be scrap pieces in tiny sizes.
- Is you do send samples, label them with as much info as possible
Don't forget pricing $$$...
- Cost per sq.ft. or per tile
- Shipping
- Customization cost
General Notes
- If it's easy to use and easy to understand, we will spec it.
- We are visual people. We respond well to diagrams of the sizes available and images of installations.
- It's ok to tell us to call if we want more information. Make it easy to call and get answers. Don't wait two weeks to return a phone call.
- Teach us. The more we understand your process the better we can work together.
Attendees
Hosts:Susan Nackers Ludwig, Ashley Mitlyng, Anne Klemm
Attendees: Jan Hohn, Kathy Grubbs, Leann Johnson, Seran Kayserilioglu, Roger Mayland, Deb LeAir, Katie Thomson, Susan Frame, Lisa Trnka, and Josh Blanc.
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| Tile artists and Fashion Artists Unite |
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Ready for a new challenge? Want to see your tile creations sashaying down a fashion show runway? Join us for our May 22 meeting to find out how to get involved in this year's Minnesota Tile Festival's Fashion Show!
We've invited fashion designers to join us for the later portion of our meeting (approximately 7 p.m.) for a Tile Designer/Fashion Designer Meet & Greet. We'll talk about tile design ideas, fashion design ideas and how we can give a fresh perspective to this medium we all love! You'll have a chance to meet them, have a creative "play date" and collaborate on how best to work together on a project for the fashion show. Together, you will be creating an innovative piece of art in which fashion embraces tile. Bring youor samples and\or marketing materials to show the fashion designers what your style is.
Join us at the home of Christine Nelson, Christine Nelson Design, 1008 East Minnehaha Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN 55417. Our regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the Fashion Designer/Tile Designer Meet & Greet at 7 p.m. Bring your ideas!
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| Tile Questionaire |
 Seran Kayserilioglu is a tile artist who recently moved from Istanbul, Turkey, to Minneapolis. She is very excited about the Handmade Tile Association and volunteered at last year's tile festival. She has joined the committee and has developed a questionnaire for an article(s) she is writing for European and United States tile magazines to feature the HTA. In the coming months, she is planning on contacting many of our tile artist members to gather information to write her article.
If you are a Handmade Tile maker in USA, you are more than welcome to fill out the form and reach her with your contact information. She will be happy to send you her questionnaire about Handmade Tile Business in USA.
Click here to get in contact with Seran
Thank you for your collaboration.
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| 2013 Twin Cities Bungalow Club Home Tour |
 | | Clay Squared to Infinity tiles on the tour |
The Twin Cities Bungalow Club was the first group to recoginize the Handmade Tile Association. Their membership cares deeply about handmade objects and thier homes.
Bungalows are also how home owners really came to know tiles on a personal basis. Your chance to visit homes of the early 20th Century is coming
Saturday, May 11, 2013
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bungalow Club members free; non-members $5
Tour starts at 4333 45th Ave. S., Minneapolis (south of East 42nd St. and east of 42nd Ave. S. in the Longfellow neighborhood)
For more information: 612-724-5816
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Next Handmade Tile Association Meeting
Tuesday May 22nd
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: 1008 E Minnehaha Pkwy Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 750-7821
Host: Christine Nelson Design
This is our last meeting until the fall. It is a very important meeting we hope you can attend.
Our meeting will have two sections. From 6 to 7, Christine Nelson will talk about how to work with Kitchen and Bathroom designers. Then from 7 to 8, Fashion Designers will show up and be introduced to the tile artists.
We encourage tile artists to bring samples to showcase your wares and style. The goal of this meeting is to introduce the fashion designers and start to collaborate with the tile artists.
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It will also be a great way to meet other aspiring artists and build bridges through colaboration of fields. We are expecting between 12 to 20 fashion designers. We hope to match that with our members.
We want to welcome
the fashion designers to our tile world and hopefully we will create a long term relationship with fashionista all over the world! See you there.
Pot Luck
If you are not in the Minnesota region, consider creating a meeting of tile and mosaic artists in your area. The HTA can promote your meeting through this newsletter and on the website, Facebook, and LinkedIn. It is a great way to learn and promote tile ideas!
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Sincerely,
Josh Blanc
Handmade Tile Association, LLC |
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Quick Links! Check out all the new info...
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| Events, Show, New Products, Art, Classes, etc! |
| Four times a week the HTA does a Facebook post on the Handmade Tile Association page. We are looking for members and advertisers who have events or anything they want to publicize. Click here to send your info!
We are looking for more events to post. Please send us your classes, workshops, and gallery shows.
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Welcome New and Renewing Membership
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Friend Members
Forbush ARTiques
Business Members
Louise Campbell
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| Thanks to our Volunteers! |
We want to thank our membership team of Katie Thompson, and Bethany Whitehead, who is working on membership renewal packets.
We are about to start working on our new website. We will need some people to help us with updating the new site. If you are still interested in helping, we are interested in you! We are willing to pay $12 an hour for service, or trade for advertising.
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Get your 5 hours in and save money on your advertising!
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potlight on Artist Schedule
|  Spotlight on artists for 2013...
If you are next, gather any new images, information or news you would like to be highlighted. Send them to the HTA by the first of your month.
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May
SOMI Tileworks
| | Sight Line Tile | | Lea-Way Designs, LLC | | June
Pasadena Craftsman Tile | | Earth Wood and Fire | | Deb LeAir | | July
Stone Hollow Tile | | Untapped Resource Inc. | | Suzanne Crane Fine Stoneware | | August
North Prarie Tile | | weaver tile | | Mercury Mosaics | | September
Dean Tile | | Elfstone Studio | | Stephanie Kaczrowski | | October
Tile Restoration Center | | Timeless Tiles | | Status Ceramics | | November
Copper Swan Studio | | Pewabic Pottery | | Clay Earth Studios | | December
David Aichinger Tile Co. | | Our Creative Outlet.llc | | House on the Hill |
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