End of semester.

Our awesome studio assistant - Sylvanna - helping a student with post-firing techniques.

Two lidded teapots waiting for their spouts and handles.

Glazed ware ready for the last firing of the semester.

A ceramic mask just out of the cone 10 gas reduction kiln.

Christmas Party

Last night was our annual and much anticipated Christmas Potluck and gift exchange party. Good food, good friends and good fun. Thanks to Jeri, our studio got decorated in time! 

More photos...

Here's just a few of the many volunteers that made our fall sale a success.

7th Annual Fall Sale

What a great sale! 19 artists and a host of studio members made this one of our most successful fall sales ever. 

2 more days....

Downtown Chandler benches nearing completion.

We've posted some photos of ceramic tiles and the people making them. Now, after almost a year - see them for yourself as they near completion! These public works of art are located throughout the downtown area, off Arizona Avenue, south of Chandler Blvd.

Only 3 weeks until the Fall Ceramic Sale!!!

Excited shoppers at the Spring Sale

We needed more than 17 tables 

Decorative and functional ware

Artwork for plants and walls

Gotta make the tiles......

Beverly watches while Sue 'paints' on some tiles, while Steve is busy carving out a flower. The tiles keep stacking up! 

What are they working on?

Clay is working on his latest intricate wall art piece, Thelma's throwing oversized mugs on the wheel, Holly is using a sgraffito technique on a plate, another student hand sculpted and hollowed out this adorable little puppy with a toy in it's mouth, and Toni is setting up her whimsical porcelain house sculpture for a photo shoot.

Janet's at the Smithsonian!!!

Janet Keller is now showing her work at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.  She has been selected to display her work in the exciting Art-O-Mat art vending machines. Congratulations Janet!!! Vision Gallery in downtown Chandler has an Art-O-Mat vending machine for you to check out and purchase individual works of art for only $5.
Read more; blogs.smithsonianmag.com/aroundthemall/2010/08/art-out-of-a-vending-machine/
Also she sells her work @ www.etsy.com/shop/ButtonsnBobbs

Think in 3-dimensions...

Say 'hi' to our new 3-D instructor, Beth Shook. Most recently she was an instructor at Mesa Community College. In the 16 years that she was there, she taught 2-D and 3-D design, color theory, ceramics and glaze application classes. She obtained her MFA from ASU, investigating the drawn line, image and the tactile qualities of clay during her graduate studies. She is a working artist, having exhibited in regional, national and international shows. Practical Art in downtown Phoenix carries some of her functional work. Another wonderful addition to our awesome teaching staff!  www.bethshookart.com

He's not strange....

A big welcome to our new pottery instructor - Greg Strange! I caught him helping a student at the wheel on Saturday during our monthly potluck lunch. I heard that his class is packed - so welcome - we're glad you're here.

Tile Project

Several studio members are working on a very large tile project for the City of Chandler. Al and Ted are pouring plaster to make a mold for use in the tile press. Steve is demonstrating how the press works.

Photo shoot

The Circle of Fire is a group of artists who have a common bond; to support, encourage and promote one another in developing viable, sustainable and professional futures. They are working towards creating quality work with integrity in order to succeed in the realm of fine art.

Check them out @ www.circleoffireaz.com

Summer class

Summer session just ended for ceramics, but these students were still hard at work.