Annual Perspectives event showcases potters' talents Aug 26, 2009
Perspectives 2009 What: Exhibition of work from 50 potters throughout Georgia Dates: Saturday through Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day Exhibit: Each potter will feature two original pots and a ceramic piece from personal collection ... Cost: $65 per day or $125 for both days; breakfast and lunch included Contact: Cindy Farley at (706) 769-4565 Demonstrations Free exhibits: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Various potters will demonstrate wheel-thrown pottery techniques... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Artists work and have bills to pay, too Aug 22, 2009
Painters, dancers, musicians, writers, potters and others in the arts and crafts do work. That relates well to Landesman's theme for the federal agency with a staff of 170. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
ApplauseArt with a purpose Aug 20, 2009
" MR. CHOKSHI'S WORK CAN BE FOUND AT TIRE CITY POTTERS, 210B 10TH ST. JESSE ELLIOTT There's a peeling green piano in Jesse Elliott's North Augusta home that will never again play a single note. Mr. Elliott and a well-wielded screwdriver saw to that. But that doesn't mean the piano, carefully crafted and pieced together, no longer functions. Instead, it's found a new, equally important mission. It's a desk. Mr. Elliott has recently taken to finding discarded and unregarded pianos, doors and... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Life's left turns: Choosing art over a law career Aug 19, 2009
"I like to use molds made of clay, and on a wheel, everything turns out round. But I can alter things and have more freedom when I shape them. My pottery is usually a bit thinner and more lightweight than the potters who use the wheel.". McFarland's work - most notably in her ceramic murals - also is notable for its vivid colors, which Chappelle said is a reflection of her Florida upbringing. (Athens Banner-Herald)
It's The Journey : Marsha Hamby Savage Aug 15, 2009
"A Potters Garden ", Giclee, 2001 US$ 300 ( : 214 UK : 188 en: 27672 ). Purchase Now. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Interview: Stephen Sommers gets last laugh Aug 11, 2009
The last three Harry Potters cost between $250 million and $300 million each, and who can blame them. I had some reporter ask me, do I feel guilty spending $170 million, when there are so many people unemployed. (Variety)
Study shows seed implants a suitable prostate cancer treatment option for men of all ages Aug 4, 2009
Louis Potters, MD, chairman of radiation medicine at North Shore University Hospital and LIJ Medical Center, and his colleagues identified 2,119 consecutive prostate cancer patients treated between 1992 and 2005, and narrowed their selection to men under 60 years old ... Age didn't seem to factor into the treatment equation, said Dr. Potters ... "There is a whole politic to prostate cancer treatments," added Dr. Potters. (EurekAlert!)
Muddy buddies: Potters open new studio in Eau Gallie Jul 22, 2009
The main work area of the new Indian River Potters' Guild, on the edge of the budding Eau Gallie Arts District, invites artistic vision with its big, bright windows. And the company of professional potters invites inspiration ... "It is a great camaraderie that goes on here. The intent really was to build a community of potters. It's just wonderful. Every single person here is fantastic, and I think everyone's just so happy to be here, and it just keeps us all in high-energy mode.". (Florida Today)
Man continues broom legacy Jul 10, 2009
"At shows like that, you'll see a hundred potters and a thousand jewelers, but only one or two broom makers," he said. "I don't think there are many people out there who look at a broom quite like we do.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
What NOT to Do When in Dubai, Beijing Jul 9, 2009
At the mouth of Dubai Creek you'll find Heritage Village, with its potters, weavers, and pearl divers. In the industrial Al Quoz district you'll find a trove of trendy art galleries (see especially and ). (ABC News)
Maury Regional Foundation Art Show slated Aug. 7-8 Jul 6, 2009
The glazes utilized represent Enviro Colors by Opulence, Coyote Clay and Color of Albuquerque, N.M., as well as several recipes created by the potters ... The potters also present a line of handcrafted crosses and necklaces. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Clarkesville is artisan-friendly Jul 3, 2009
Pottery made by four locals and more than 25 Southeastern potters fills its shelves (and floors). A visit isn t complete without walking out back to view the tiered waterfall and throw food to the enormous trout. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The arts are alive and thriving at the Bascom in western North Carolina Jun 30, 2009
While the South teems with artists, Appalachia positively swarms with them: painters, potters, sculptors, quilters, knitters, master gardeners, musicians. The list is pretty lengthy, but suffice to say, name a genre and there's a fair guarantee that someone in the region is already doing it - and oftentimes from one generation to the next. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Jasper: Art, music and scenery Jun 20, 2009
Potters and artists are showcased in the free Hands in Clay show at Sharptop Art Center. Vases, sculptures and pieces featuring animals share the space with works by Sharptop Art Association artists. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Arts calendar Jun 18, 2009
TIRE CITY POTTERS: 210B 10th St.; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; (706) 828-0334. ZIMMERMAN GALLERY: 1006 Broad St.; paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and pottery; 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday-Monday; (706) 774-1006. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Watkinsville: Pottery and picking berries Jun 6, 2009
Happy Valley Pottery This ramshackle collection of buildings houses studios by five potters, including owners Jerry and Kathy Chappelle, plus glass artists Loretta Eby and Jeff Jackson. Open daily. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Clay handlers gather for annual show Jun 3, 2009
Participating potters and artists at the Friends show include Caryn Curry, Carter Gillies, Jim Peckham, Michael Pierce, Rebecca Wood and Keen Zero. For information on J.B. ds, call (706) 769-8401. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Art, business come together at Murray Hill Jun 2, 2009
What burns inside of Flick is a desire to share her love of pottery with the community in a way that helps to ease hunger, promote art awareness and allow amateur potters the opportunity to practice their art ... Operated initially as a cooperative, the studio includes 16 potters wheels and offers classes and memberships for seasoned potters who use the studio for a monthly fee ... Membership for seasoned potters is $200 for three months and includes unlimited use of the studio. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Wheels of ingenuity turn into new sculpture May 31, 2009
Ancient clay tablets show the earliest use of wheels date back to 3500 BC, used by potters to make clay vessels. Throughout the centuries wheels evolved. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Hospitality reigns at mountain inns May 30, 2009
There is such a strong heritage of craftsmanship in the North Carolina mountains, and my collection has always drawn inspiration from the craftsmen, potters and artisans native to North Carolina, says Timberlake, who selected the inn s furniture, artwork and accessories. Located on the top two floors of an 1846 home, the eight-room bed-and-breakfast combines historic elegance with modern amenities and Timberlake style, including king or queen beds, flat-screen TVs, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Johnson's pottery classes embrace clay, community May 30, 2009
He is trying to grow a community of local potters in a studio that unleashes the frenetic energy of art during his evening classes. Flintstone may seem an unlikely place for a local renaissance in pottery, but it was the community that brought. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Feats of clay May 28, 2009
There he learned of two gifted potters, Lucy M. Lewis and Maria Martinez ... As Peters talks about these historic sites and potters, he pulls books from a shelf in his studio. (Helena Independent Record)
Town abuzz as Marigold Festival returns May 16, 2009
Glassblowers and potters will sell their wares, but art offerings will range from the work of children to professionals. The Georgia Museum of Art contributed several sculptures on Main Street near the train Depot, large scrap-metal animals by Georgia artist Doug Makemson that will be displayed until August. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dawson County May 9, 2009
A new Dawsonville attraction is Around Back at Rocky s Place, a showroom of more than 200 working folk artists: folk potters, painters, woodcarvers, metal sculptors and fiber artists. Open weekends and by appointment, the gallery focuses on the work of artists from North Georgia and the Southeast and is made up of everything from face jugs to paintings to whirligigs to Folk Time watches, including those created by celebrated Georgia folk artist John Cornbread Anderson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A potters point of view of West Africa May 2, 2009
Potters in Inyi, Nigeria. A potters point of view of West Africa. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Festival adopting ‘medieval’ air Apr 29, 2009
Other artists include top-notch painters, glass and tile workers, leaf artisans, potters and wood and metal workers, she said. But, there are a few changes, including the strolling entertainment. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bound by clay Apr 28, 2009
The couple are avid potters and plan to make a business of their hobby. In top photo, Dustys wedding ring is covered with clay while he works a vase near his wife in their basement studio. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Out in the 'Asparagus Valley,' an artist's life is kiln-fired Apr 19, 2009
PELHAM - "This is potters' heaven," said Francine T. Ozereko, referring to an area in Western Massachusetts that is home to a cluster of 36 clay artists who are the Asparagus Valley Potters Guild ... Over the weekend, the potters sell their work, demonstrate techniques, and encourage questions about their clays, wheels, glazes, and kilns ... Fascinated by the results in different kilns, he often puts work in other potters' wood and soda kilns. (Boston Globe)
It's (art) show time in Exeter Apr 19, 2009
The show will feature painters, potters, florists, sculptors and possibly some garden groups. Present at the show will be the lush watercolors of Barbara Borsa, Doris Rice and Peg Duffin; the striking monotypes of Annick Bouvron-Gromek; and, the vibrant oils of Ali Pike. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
A passion for pottery Apr 17, 2009
When that happens, Yoder hires three or four other potters to help him fill the order ... The artist eventually built his own potters wheel and started making pottery for friends and family ... Lewisburg has some quality, quality potters. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Taste for Spain Apr 16, 2009
Top potters Ahna Iredale, Lisa Wood, Ruby Haigh, Paul Dungan and Lynn Naden are among the clay spinners who supply the product that gets painted by any of several Alaska artists. Patrons select the plate of their choice with donations of more than $100 to the Bunnell. (Anchorage Daily News)
Earth, water and fire are putty in her hands Apr 14, 2009
Neely Tompkins, an artist with 37 years experience at the potters wheel, has been nominated for a Governor's Art Award. Tompkins is the only Yuman in a lineup of 65 nominees. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Saturday Arts Market Opens in Jacksonville, Florida to Support Local Economy, Artisans and Farmers Apr 9, 2009
Designed to provide regional artists and farmers with a viable marketplace, the Riverside Arts Market included painters, bakers, sculptors, farmers, potters, herb gardeners, wood carvers, jewelers, weavers and more. Guests were entertained by live bands, magicians and other street performers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bistro, shops to open April 15 Apr 9, 2009
Zephir has also been in contact with some local potters about selling their work in the space. All retail sales will be handled by restaurant staff. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Shoppes at La Posada harbor treasures Mar 28, 2009
Connected to Posada Java is a unique art gallery featuring the works of former residents and Master Potters Ed and Mary Scheiner. Adjacent to the arched entrance to the Shoppes at La Posada is the new Barber Shoppe. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Nearly 2,000 reach out to Bean's Cafe Mar 16, 2009
Those in attendance who purchased an $18 ticket got to select a hand-made bowl to take home -- donated by the city's professional and amateur potters -- and receive helpings of soup and cornbread ... In addition to pottery contributions by some 30 members of the clay arts guild, bowls were also donated this year by local college and grade-school students, as well potters at Elmendorf Air Force Base ... Some of the more modest bowls -- stacked on tables near the door, where they were offered to... (Anchorage Daily News)
Deaths of gamers leave their online lives in limbo Mar 15, 2009
By then, the Potters had already had up and running for two weeks. A third site with a similar concept plans to launch in April. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Staying after school is cool at Southeastern Voke Mar 14, 2009
Some were based on art and graphics the metal sculpture class that includes jewelry making and miniature sculptures; pottery class that ends with a trip to Fuller Museum to use the potters wheels; graphics class, where kids can create note pads, posters, business cards, and even comic books, using Photoshop and Indesign, and the ever popular animation and website design classes. Others featured music and theater ukulele playing, another class that encourages experimentation on a number of... (Easton Journal, MA)
Tumble into spring with gymnastics Mar 12, 2009
Clay, Potters Wheel, Sculpture classes will be offered on Tues or Thurs. night in March by Suzanne Donahue. (Westford Eagle, MA)
It's not too late to become part of Spring Art Show tradition Mar 12, 2009
The event features an opportunity to purchase one of more than 800 bowls handcrafted by area high school students and UW-Eau Claire art students, community members and professional potters. Ticket prices are 18 for the meal and a hand-crafted bowl, 8 for the meal alone. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Tulips, like neighbor Stockpot, to lose Portsmouth lease Mar 7, 2009
A popular item is pottery Tulips sells works by six different potters, including the ornate bowls and plates made by David Robinson. Tulips also sells hand-blown glass pendants by Eliot, Maine, artist Brent McIntire, and the eco-sculptures of Rye artist Nina Fox Herlihy. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Roudenbush Center offers March classes, events Mar 5, 2009
Clay, Potters Wheel, Sculpture: Tuesday or Thursday nights in March, Suzanne Donahue. Design and Decorate: Building Art Try it Workshop for Brownies, staff from Let s Gogh Art, Thursday, March 26, 4-6 p.m., $20. (Westford Eagle, MA)
In 'In Contention,' two artists combine very different mediums Mar 3, 2009
They share a fascination with maverick American potters George Ohr and the Brothers Kirkpatrick, whose sly, subversive, abstract pots shook up the ceramics world in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Like the Brothers Kirkpatrick, Cherubini and Davis each make erotically charged work. (Boston Globe)
Beauty through beads - Missoula artist Molly Murphy to enter prestigious art festival Feb 25, 2009
Meanwhile, several Northern artists have won the Heard Museum's best of show award, despite heavy competition from the Southwest silversmiths, potters and weavers. The Missoula woman is eager to enter her beadwork in the Heard competition, buoyed by her success at the Missoula Art Museum in 2008. (Missoulian, MT)
Folk Pottery Museum hosts rare 1832 jar Feb 25, 2009
Based on an inscription on the bottom of the jar, it is believed the piece was made by one of the pioneer Mossy Creek potters and purchased by a family that migrated into the area (what was then Habersham County) in 1822. The museum is located on Ga. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Seagrove potters add Greensboro show Feb 18, 2009
The festival marks the first time potters from Seagrove and surrounding areas will host a major showing of their works in Greensboro. We are helping to host this notable festival in Greensboro so that travelers from North Carolina, Virginia and other areas can have easy access to all the potters and afford them some of the best exhibition space in the state for their show, said Henri Fourrier, president of the Greensboro Convention & Visitors Bureau ... The museum hosts its annual Festival of... (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Artist journeys from Kathmandu to Carroll County Feb 18, 2009
Using warm yellow, gold, red and brown blended and sparked by white, the artist depicts artists at work in The Potters, three figures lost in clay, dreamily undisturbed by our voyeurism, that world and this coming together. It s a long way from Kathmandu to Carroll County, and yet, somehow, not so far after all. (Carroll County Times)
In pain and joy of envy, the brain may play a role Feb 18, 2009
Potters envy potters, Aristotle observed. Paradoxically, this most socially driven of emotions is among the least socially acceptable to confess to. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
North Notes: Robbins Reeling From Setbacks Feb 18, 2009
Pottery Showcase: In the meantime, following what they say was a very successful Celebration of Seagrove Potters last November, those potters are preparing another community event to showcase the authenticity of this area as "the pottery capital of the U.S.". On April 4, a group of Seagrove potters will gather at the North Carolina Pottery Center and jointly fire a double-chambered wood kiln ... Then they can view potters showing step-by-step how they create pieces of work. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Pottery Fair draws crowd Feb 12, 2009
The one-day annual fair is limited to 34 potters and raises nearly $12,000 for the Aransas County Council on Aging s (ACCOA) Meals-on-Wheels program. The Rockport Center for the Arts packed its main gallery with hundreds of members, potters and visitors at its opening reception Saturday evening for featured potter, Jason Hooper ... Area potters spent Sunday firing hundreds Raku medallions for adventurous patrons who glazed them and carried the finished piece home to wear. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Filling empty bowls Feb 12, 2009
That history is taking shape now economically has made Saupe contemplate his good fortune compared with some of his fellow potters, many of whom rely on their sales alone to pay the bills. "There are galleries that are going out of business. I have friends who haven't sold anything the last three or four months," Saupe said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Bountiful Bowl pottery fair kicks off annual Clay Expo weekend Feb 10, 2009
More than 30 potters will exhibit and sell their creations ... During the expo, visitors may visit with the potters about their pieces and view them at work during one of the hourly demonstrations ... Professional potters will be on hand to demonstrate and assist participants in creating and crafting their own piece of Raku, which they can take home as a personal memento. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Workshop helps clean water for Third World Feb 8, 2009
It is an affiliate of the international network Potters for Peace ... Mr. Wukich is a member of Potters for Peace and has brought the group's founder and other leaders to campus ... The potters group was founded in Nicaragua in 1986, when American ceramists reached out to help their artistic brethren find markets for their wares. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Fight hunger at First Friday Feb 7, 2009
The Hawai'i Potters' Guild will gear up to fight hunger in Hawai'i with its Empty Bowl Project ... In addition to the Hawai'i Potters' Guild, the bowls are being made by Mauka Ali'i Potters, Koko Head Potters and Fort Shafter Arts + Crafts/Ceramics ... Hawai'i Potters' Guild. (Honolulu Advertiser)
