4.13-15 + Workshop info + Poll Question!

4.13

“A Cleveland Tradition: The American Greetings Fine Art Show.” Opening Reception 6-9pm. You can’t deny the wealth of talent at American Greetings. Right here in NEO we’re home to one of the largest and most prolific creative studios in the world. See just how talented these people are at the American Greetings 33rd Fine Arts Show @ SPACES where you can view art and literary work from American Greetings artists and writers.Spaces, 2220 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland 216.621.2314 www.spacesgallery.org

“Student Art Exhibition.” Opening Reception 5-8pm. Fawick Gallery, Baldwin-Wallace College 94 E. Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 440.826.2152

“Kilimanjaro Express: My African Adventure.” Opening Reception 6-10 pm. Mastroianni Arts, 2688 West 14^th Street, Tremont, 216.235.6936, www.mastroianniarts.com

4.14

“6^th Annual Ceramics Invitational.” Opening Reception 3-7 pm. Featuring the work of 34 prominent clay artists! River Gallery,19046 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116 440 331-8406, www.rivergalleryarts.com

“The Giant Begins to Stir.” Paintings by William S. Phillips. Opening Reception 1-5pm with a talk by the artist. Gallery One, &003 Center Street, Mentor, 44-.255.1200, www.galleryone.com

4.15

“Preconceived Objects.” Opening Reception 1-4pm. An exhibition curated by Stephanie Craig presenting the work of Geoff Buddie, Elizabeth Emery, Jon Gott, Josh Haplea, Carey McDougal, Wendy Partridge, Gary Spinosa, Emily Sullivan and Chris Rom. Sandusky Cultural Center, 2130 Hayes Avenue at Perkins Sandusky, OH 44870 419.625.1188 www.sanduskyculturalcenter.org

May 5^th Workshop!!!!!

Upcoming Hands on Workshop With Sandy Miller “Pedestal Making” at Hectic Studio! MAY 5^th! 2-5 pm. Cost $20 members $30 non-members. Includes materials and tools to make one pedestal. (Images above of completed pedestals!) You must RSVP for the hands on workshop by April 22^nd to : todd@toddleech.com At 5 pm there will be a FREE slide presentation with Sandy and bring a dish for a Potluck!

Poll Question:

I have been using Speedball Underglazes for quite a while and wondered what others are using and to how high a temp are those colors reliable. Please direct your answers to Sharon Grossman: sharonmgrossman@gmail.com

Classes with Theresa Yondo!

April clay class begins on the Wednesday the 18th and runs for 6 weeks ending on May 23. The studio will be open from 5-9. Each class is about 2.5 hours long. Most students arrive at 6 and stay until 8:30. The 5-9 open studio is designed to allow flexibility in one’s schedule. So, if you miss one week you can stay longer the next week. The cost is 150.00 for 15 hours of studio time. Beginning or advanced wheel throwing or handbuilding is offered and the $150.00 fee includes clay, glazes and firing. An additional material fee may be accessed which is dependant on individual usage. Contact me for personalized project information. The class is a “jolly” time to unwind from daily activities and tap into some creative energy. GROUP NIGHT Personalized group night OR afternoon sessions are available for 1 or 2 weeks. Make one week and glaze the next. A minimum of 4 people required and each 1 week fee is $25.00 per person. Contact me to make arrangements if this fits your needs. Theresa Yondo 13796 Chillicothe Rd. Novelty, Ohio 44072 440.338.6219 tyondo@windstream.net theresayondo.blogspot.com

Summer Workshop in Kansas

KILN BUILDING CLASS THIS SUMMER!!! Cost $1095

University of Kentucky A-S 390-011 Special Topics: Ceramic Kiln Building Summer Session I (May 8-June5) M-F 8am-1pm

•NO prerequisite, ceramic or construction experience required.

•We will be building a 15-foot long tunnel wood kiln on Coldstream Farm just 6 miles north of UK campus.

•The kiln will be fired solely with wood, which is an amazingly fun and educational method to learn about ceramics.

•It will be an exciting hands on course. Enrolled students will also have access to the ceramics studio to make pieces for the Aristides Inaugural Firing at the end of the course.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Instructor: Hunter Stamps, Assistant Professor of Ceramics (hstamps@hotmail.com) REGISTER NOW!!!!

Department of Art, University of Kentucky

207 Fine Arts Building, Lexington, KY 40506

E-mail: h.stamps@uky.edu

Office Phone: 859-257-3291

Art Website: http://www.hunterstampssculpture.com/

China Ceramic Research Blog: www.hunterstamps.weebly.com