

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Feb 16 2026 CCAL Monthly Meeting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We invite you to join us at our meeting on Monday February 16, 2026, for fun and fellowship. Refreshments begin at 5:30pm. 
The Meeting starts at 6pm.

This is our regular monthly members meeting. Hope to see you there - members and guests welcome!

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This month our presenter, Diane Gilbert, will present:

cheminement

Diane's practice is rooted in a long personal cheminement — one shaped by time, experimentation, and a deep listening to the material itself. She will share what led her to where she is today, the techniques she uses, and the philosophy of clay that guides her work. For her, clay is not only a medium, but a living dialogue between hand, earth, and intention.

All you will need is a pen and paper! Feel free to bring your drawing medium and pad of choice!


About the Presenter:
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Diane Gilbert’s sculptural work is inspired by the natural world, where mosquitoes can be just as fascinating as monkeys and snakes. Her clay creatures—large and small—emerge from a lifelong curiosity about living forms and a desire to give them presence, character, and sometimes a quiet sense of humor.


Born and raised in Quebec, Canada, Gilbert trained in multiple art forms before working for many years as a professional designer creating costumes, mascots, movie props, and museum objects. After relocating to the southeastern United States in 2000, she discovered clay and never really looked back. Drawn to its physicality and responsiveness, she approaches the medium as both powerful and grounding—something that pushes back just enough to stay interesting.


Gilbert works with a range of clays and surface treatments, often firing her pieces multiple times to build depth and nuance. She frequently incorporates mixed materials, including wood, wire, feathers, and found objects, allowing each sculpture to evolve beyond strict realism. At the heart of her practice is a belief that clay is a conversation—between hand and earth, control and surprise, seriousness and play.

Learn more at:

dianegilbert.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DianeGilbertSculptor


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To keep the business meeting shorter, please review the information provided in the newsletter by our President regarding Board business activities and decisions prior to the meeting.  

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89404936824
The Zoom session will open at 5:45pm
The Meeting will begin at 6pm
(See full Zoom link details at bottom of this post)

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A reminder to our members: 

Each month, we hold a new themed contest in the TAP Gallery. All CCAL members are invited to participate. Simply create your best piece according to the theme and bring it to hang on the start date listed below. (Be sure to bring your gallery wall label.) Only original works are permitted in judged theme contests (no prints please). Exhibits typically change the same night as our monthly member meeting. Be sure to take home your artwork at the end of the exhibit! 

A monthly Award Winner will be selected and awarded a ribbon for themed exhibits. Happy creating!

In order to give our members more time to paint ahead for the TAP Gallery Exhibits, we will be trying to keep a yearly list of upcoming themes published in advance.  

Visit our website to view the full list of all Upcoming TAP Gallery Themes so you can plan and create ahead. To participate in our other Public Galleries, you can submit a Request to be scheduled in our other Public Galleries on the website as well. 


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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chapin/feb-16-2026-ccal-monthly-meeting/200029667925129
- **Event Categories**: meetups, art, contests, fine-arts, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chapin
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, 29036
- **lat**: 34.1425
- **long**: -81.34211
- **full address**: 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, 29036, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC 29036-9334, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Crooked Creek Art League (https://allevents.in/org/crooked-creek-art-league/13392207)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 16 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, 29036, 1098 Old Lexington Hwy, Chapin, SC 29036-9334, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Crooked Creek Art League
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, art, contests, fine-arts, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Feb 16 2026 CCAL Monthly Meeting ?
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