Sneak Peek...

....of what you'll find at the opening of the JCC Pottery Guild Show this Sunday 1-4pm in Boca Raton.

Sculpture and functional pottery by the instructors and class members of the ceramics classes. New class sessions begin next week and run through May 22nd. New students can join classes at any time.

Come enjoy the show!

Lots of Clay Candy .....

both functional and sculptural, at the FAU Potters' Guild Show and Sale .... many thanks to those who visited and for those who couldn't attend enjoy a few shots of the show..... 

Hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

Pottery and Ceramics!

You can see these beautiful porcelain pieces by Sylvia Rosen at the Nathen D. Rosen Museum Gallery in Boca Raton. Sylvia Rosen is the benefactor of the pottery studio, that has made this all possible!

This past year I have been honored to be one of the ceramics instructors teaching classes at the JCC in Boca Raton. When I heard I had the position last year I was very excited as I'd be teaching classes where everyone chose to be there! I've taught adult classes before but most of my teaching has been at the high school level which means there are always a few students who end up in your class who'd rather not be there. As a high school teacher that's one of the challenges I enjoyed but I can't say that I miss it. I soon learned that many members of the class have been working in clay as long or longer than I have! They are accomplished artists in clay and other mediums. So I was a little nervous as to what I could help them with but I've been reminded of what I learned when I started in clay, that clay is so extensive that we can never learn or try everything. So we all keep learning and developing new skills. So.... have a look at some of the work you'll find at the annual Potters Guild Show this year......

I'll share more photos in another post. If you are nearby please stop by the gallery and enjoy the show. It runs through April. 

Last Kiln Load of the Year!

I managed to get my last glaze firing of the year done in time for the FAU Potters Guild Holiday Show and Sale. We had our opening tonight. Here's one of my new pieces that made it to the show. I originally thought I would glaze the inside of this vessel but as I was building it I decided it needed a fabric lining so that's what I added after it was fired.

I was also happy with this new tray design. I'm glad I got a photo before I packed up for the show as it already has a new home.

The show has a wonderful mix of functional, decorative and sculpture work. If you enjoy ceramics and have the opportunity, stop by and visit the Ritter Gallery at the Boca Raton campus on Friday or Saturday, 10am -5 pm.

Have a great weekend!

FAU Potters' Guild Show Part II

A few more photos from the show earlier this month ......