The Tampa Bay
Surface Design Guild

The definition of "Surface Design:" The coloring, patterning, structuring and transformation of fabric, fiber and other materials.

Purpose

The purpose of the Guild is to increase community awareness of surface design and its value in our lives. As a group, we exchange information on such creative processes as dyeing, painting, printing, stitching, embellishing, quilting, weaving, knitting, felting, beading, basket making, polymer clay, crochet and papermaking. We also offer educational and experimental venues, thus supporting individual artistic creativity while promoting an attitude of mutual respect and exchange in all areas of surface design.

Membership

Membership in the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild is open to anyone with an interest in surface design of any variety. All levels of interest and expertise are welcome.

Monthly Meetings

The Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild meets monthly on the second Monday at the Lighthouse at Watson Center from 6:30-8:30 pm. See directions below. The guild also sponsors a monthly workshop to encourage creativity, innovation and share techniques amongst members. These workshops are usually held the third Sunday afternoon each month. Monday meetings are open to anyone. Workshops requires membership, which is $25 per year and includes a monthly newsletter (email or snail mail).

Directions

The Lighthouse at Watson Center
6925 112th Circle North, Suite 103
Largo, Florida 33773
727-544-4433

Going south on US 19, pass Ulmerton Road and turn right (west) onto 118th Ave. N. (Bryan Dairy Road). Stay on the Frontage Road in the right lane. Take the first street on the right and turn right (north) onto 69th Street. Take your first left onto 112th Circle. Parking is available in front.

Contact: Marlene Glickman
2251 Willowbrook Drive
Clearwater, FL 33764
Marlene (at) 123webmagic.com
727-524-6962

2008 Workshop Calendar

Mar Impulse to Form
Apr Needle Felting
May Styrofoam Block
Jun Print with House Paint
Jun No guild workshops in June (Convergence Show)
Jul To be determined
Aug Polymer Photo Transfers
Sep Carter Smith Shibori
Oct Fabric Jewelry
Nov Cloth Ornament
Dec Holiday Party

Events Calendar

February
Sewing Expo at the
Tampa Convention Center.
Booth & Demonstrations
May 16 - Jul 6

Surface Design Show at the
Dunedin Fine Art Center.
June
Tampa Airport International
Ybor City Panel Installation
Ruth Eckerd Hall