I’m pleased to announce that a new store is carrying my work in Waynesboro, Virginia. There has definitely been a void in Waynesboro since the Artisans Center of Virginia closed. Mariah Amine Couture (http://www.mariahamine.com/) is located at 112 S. Wayne Ave, one building away from the Shenandoah Arts Center and specializes in quality handmade items made in the US. The pottery is mine.
A phone call from Susan Myers, an alumna of Mary Baldwin, initiated my participation in her punch bowl project. We decided I would design a whimsical punch bowl with Mary Baldwin in mind. The inspiration comes from the Mary Baldwin mascot, the fighting squirrel, and the abundant acorns which tantalize the campus squirrels all fall. The bowl is available from http://www.bowlsofart.com only. 
End of February and I’m back in the studio again. Feels good to be working on some new projects, new designs, and long-awaited orders.
Taking a few days to recharge with good friends, to share ideas ranging from books to read to new teaching ideas is what Clay Camp is all about. This January I joined Nan Rothwell and Becky Garrity at Betsy Krome’s studio in Toano, Virginia for a winter version of this annual ritual. Four experienced potters and teachers have much to talk about, as you might imagine, but also enjoy cooking for each other and the lucky husband at the host studio. Thanks to you all and I look forward to our next retreat.
See this and other new work at Free Union Fine Craft Show this weekend. Plus I’m really excited to have Jan Russell’s fiber art and jewelry and Margie Shepherd’s quilts as new additions to the show. You will also find your favorite socks and more gorgeous yarns to knit even more gifts from Kid Hollow Farm. Megan LeBoutillier will have unique mixed media work in glass, fiber, and paper. Anne Scarpa McCauley finds ingenuous ways to weave that pesky honeysuckle vine into unique baskets. And her sister Maria will be sending some fabulous wood burning art. And speaking of wood, Jim Sprinkle turns bowls like none you have ever seen before – each one a work of art. Leather accesories come alive from the talented hands of Sharon Duvall.
Ten people joined Nancy for the inaugural summer Raku workshop held August 6 -8 at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, Virginia. Everyone agreed that such a fine experience should be repeated. I think we will. You can see a video
at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7UbKvOM9L8 . Thanks to Patrick Gibson for posting.
July 17 – August 29, 2010
Virginia Artists 2010 – Juried Exhibition at The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center in Hampton, Virginia
My pot “Bronze Iris” from the Nancy O series of vessels is included in the show. Nancy Sausser of the Mclean Project for the Arts selected 110 pieces by 101 artists from 763 works submitted this year.
August 6 – 8 Raku workshop at Mary Baldwin College
WHY NOT FIRE WHEN YOU ARE ALREADY HOT!
Open to anyone with an interest in clay. No experience necessary. You can learn on the job. Limited to first 15 people who register. Workshop is already half full.
Contact Nancy to register and for more information.
Friday, August 6 – 9 – 2 pm – making pots.
Saturday, August 7 – 10 – 2 pm - glazes mixed and pots glazed. Lots to learn.
Sunday, August 8 – 10am until all pots fired. We’ll be firing pots.
Costs: $200 with good discounts for MBC and PVCC students and MBC faculty and staff.
