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2010 AGG Conference Information

The American Glass Guild announces their fifth Annual Conference, offering a series of presentations by national and international speakers. The Registration Fee includes all activities from July 23rd through July 25th - Friday (including admission to 2 museums); Saturday and Sunday presentations, two breakfasts (Sat, Sun), three lunches (Fri, Sat, Sun) and one dinner (Sat). Travel to the Conference, lodging and meals not provided by the AGG are the responsibility of each attendee

The conference hotel is: Greektown Hotel/Casino. 1200 St. Antoine St., Detroit, MI 48226.

Rate will be $99/nite double/king plus applicable taxes. (free parking for guests)

To make hotel reservations -

use group code AGG0722 for either Calls or online reservations

Call Toll Free: 1-877-424-5554
or
Online: https://reservations.synxis.com/gc/rez.aspx?Hotel=23374&Chain=9056

REGISTRATION FORM

AGG Members                    Non-Members
Early Registration: $320                 Early Registration: $380
After May 31: $370                    After May 31: $430
Students (with school ID): $250
Stained Glass Tour (Monday July 26) $50
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Individual Day Rates

Friday only: $100. Saturday only: $200. Sunday only: $150

A la Carte Meal Prices for Guests of Attendees.

Friday lunch: $20        Saturday dinner:$50
Saturday breakfast:$25       Sunday breakfast: $25
Saturday lunch: $35 Sunday lunch: $35
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Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays:
Thursday afternoon (1:05 pm) discounted tickets        $20 @
Friday evening (7:05 pm “premium” game)        $26 @
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Workshops

All Conference Workshops to be held Thursday, July22nd, 2010 –

J. Kenneth Leap: Silver Stain/Painting Workshop, Thursday 8-noon $170 members $185 non members

This will be a four-hour silver-stain workshop, demonstrating and discussing the myriad uses of silver stain. Attendees will paint hands-on and take away a set of fired and unfired samples of the various stains.

Tom Krepcio & Dan Maher: Photo Transfer Techniques, Thursday. 9:30-4: Fee: $300 members $325 non members

Half of Workshop at Greektown Hotel and part off-site at a the Michigan Hot Glass Workshop
    Instructors will each instruct half the class, and then trade after lunch – to present variety of applications.
    Will use kilns and sand blasting equipment on flashed glass to make 2-3 small items.
    All tools and materials will be provided
    Lunch ($) to be ordered from near by deli.
    All participants will have to sign a hold harmless agreement.

Albert Young: Glass Blowing, Thursday 9:30-4: Fee: $275 members $300 nonmembers

Off site at the Michigan Hot Glass Workshop (10 minute drive from hotel; car pooling suggested)

    Min. 6 students, max. 10
    Instructor demos.
    Participants will make 2 small hand-cast roundels which can be used in stained glass
    Need to bring own safety glasses, and wear closed toed shoes
    Lunch ($) to be ordered from a near by deli
    All participants will have to sign a hold harmless agreement.

Parrendo, Nick: Painting Workshop, Thursday 1-5 Fee: $170 members $185 non members

Last year’s Joseph Barnes Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Nick Parrendo will give a four-hour traditional painting workshop. He will discuss iconography and demonstrate a variety of trace and matte techniques; this is a hands-on seminar with constructive criticism provided to attendees work.

Debra Balchen and J. Kenneth Leap: Open Drawing Class, Thursday Evening 7-10 PM: Free (Sign-Up Required)

On Thursday evening we will have our first Open Drawing Class, organized by Ken Leap with the assistance of various instructors. Attendees will be participants and models; still life setups will be available. The three-hour class is FREE and the AGG encourages participation by all. Please indicate on your registration form if you plan to take this class. Attendees must bring their own drawing materials.

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Stained Glass Bus Tour - Monday July 26: Leave hotel 8:30 am

($50 includes transportation, lunch and gratuities to houses of worship)
•    Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Stained glass artist: Margaret Cavanaugh
•    Congregation Shaary Zedek, Stained Glass Artist: Robert Pinart
•    Akiva Hebrew Day School. Stained Glass artist: Vera Sattler
•    Temple Beth El. Artist/Sculptor: W. Gordon Hipp
•    Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. Stained glass artists: Andy Young; Karen Sepanski, Ron Rae w/Jeff Warmuth (lunch here, included in fee)
•    Temple Shir Shalom, Stained glass artist: Mordechai Rosenstein w/ Mark Liebowitz
•    Congregation Beth Ahm. Stained Glass artist: Yigael Meyer of Israel (ca 1984)

MEMBER “SLIDE SHOW”

AGG members are invited to present one to seven images of their work (new or restoration) in the Member “Slide Show” on Friday evening. All images should be e- mailed to info@americanglassguild.org before June, 30 2010 in JPEG format and should be approximately 1024 x 768 pixels. Please include your name and phone number.

AGG LIVE AUCTION

We will be holding a live auction to raise funds for the Jim Whitney Memorial Scholarship Fund and future AGG educational events. Your contribution does not have to be related to stained glass. Your generosity will help to further the goals of the AGG. I plan to contribute the following to the Auction:

AGG MEMBERSHIP

The Annual fee is $48.00 and provides membership from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Members receive a discount to AGG events. If you wish to become a member, please download the membership application from the AGG website, complete the form and attach to this document. Current members who wish to renew their Membership, do not need to fill out another Membership Application.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All notices of cancellation must be received in writing at the address provided below. If notice is received at our office before May 15, 2010, all fees paid will be returned less a $25.00 administrative fee. If received between May 16, 2010 and June 15, 2010 a $75.00 administrative fee will be charged. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after June 16, or for "no shows". No exceptions.

ATTENDEE INFORMATION

Name (as it will appear on badge)____________________________________________

Guest (as it will appear on badge)____________________________________________

Company name (if applicable) )______________________________________________

Address___________________________ City__________________________________

State/Province ___________________________Country__________________________

Postal Code___________________________Telephone___________________________

Email address___________________________________

There will be a listing of all conference attendees in the registration packet.

Payment

AGG membership (new or renewal) $48 _______

Conference Attendance

AGG Members                    Non-Members
Early Registration: $320 _____                Early Registration: $380 _____
After May 31: $370 _____                 After May 31: $430 _____

Students (with school ID): $250 _____

Individual Day Rates:

Friday only: $100 ____ Saturday only: $200 _____ Sunday only: $150 _____

Optional Conference Events:

Monday, July 26th, Bus Tour - $50 __________

Tickets to Detroit Tigers baseball game $20 or $26 each __________

A la Carte Meal Prices for Guests of Attendees:

Friday lunch: $20 Saturday breakfast:$25 Saturday lunch:$35
Saturday dinner: $50 Sunday breakfast: $25 Sunday lunch: $35

Workshop Registration:

J. Kenneth Leap: Silver Stain/Painting Workshop, Thursday 8-noon   $170 members _____$185 non-members ____

Tom Krepcio/DanMaher, Photo Transfer Techniques, Thursday. 9:30-4:   $300 members ____ $325 non-members ___

Albert Young: Glass Blowing, Thursday 9:30-4: Fee $275 members ____ $300 non-members ____

Nick Parrendo, Traditional Painting Workshop, Thursday 1-5   $170 members ____ $185 non-members ____

Debra Balchen and J. Kenneth Leap: Open Drawing Class, Thursday Eve. 7-10 PM:   Free (Sign-Up Required) ____

Total Payment Amount $__________

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Remit to American Glass Guild:
            Barbara Krueger, 4450 Fenton Rd., Hartland, MI 48353

To pay by credit card (we prefer checks), please fill in the info and fax to 248.887.2165

Credit card number (Master Card or Visa only): ______________________________________________

Exp. date:_____________   Security code (3 digit number on back of card):__________

Name as it appears on card:_____________________________________

ATTENDEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read, understand and agree to the terms set forth in this application and
the American Glass Guild website for the 2010 AGG Conference

Date:______________ Signature:_______________________________