Uptown Art Walk on Thursday, May 8

On Thursday, May 8, I will be participating in the Uptown Art Walk in Shelby.  Ronnie Blackburn and I will be at Allen Griffin Pottery from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.  Our work will be available for sale and I think there is a pretty good chance you could watch a demonstration if that is something that interests you.  There is a lot going on in Uptown Shelby that evening.  I hope that you will come see us.

Here is the information from the press release:

Showcasing the vibrancy of local artists, galleries and art friendly spaces throughout Uptown Shelby, we welcome visitors on Thursday, May 8 for an Uptown Art Walk. In conjunction with the Cleveland County Arts Council “Moments in Time” opening reception, ten Uptown businesses will host a variety of local artists for demonstrations, exhibits, refreshments and other special events. The Art Walk will include a spectrum of visual arts – including pottery, sketchings, quilts, woodworking, jewelry, fiber arts, and journals – but will also include other forms of art such as literature and live music. Maps for the event will be available at the participating venues starting May 1.

Participating venues include:

·         Allen Griffin Pottery (art)

·         Buffalo Creek Gallery (art)

·         Cleveland County Arts Council (music & art)

·         Dragonfly Wine Market (music & art)

·         Fireside Books & Gifts (book signing 4:30 – 6:00)

·         Lee’s Insurance Services (art)

·         Lily Bean Micro-Roasted Coffee (art)

·         Newt’s Pub Burgers (music)

·         Peace Avenue (art)

·         RollOver Pets (art)

·         The Fuzzy Peach (art)

A special performance by the Crest High School’s national award winning A Cappella Choir on the steps of the Arts Council will kick off the event at 5:30. The Art Walk is free and open to the public, with festivities taking place from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

For more information please call the Arts Council at 704-484-2787, Uptown Shelby Association at 704-484-3100, or find the Art Walk event on the Uptown Shelby Facebook page.

Napkin Holders and Egg Separators

It was a napkin holder and egg separator kind of morning last Saturday.  That's 6 napkin holders and 4 egg separators all in white clay which I haven't used in a while.  The weather is perfect right now for pottery.  I can throw a couple of pieces and sit them outside in the sun while I throw a couple more.  By the time that I get the next two thrown, the first ones are dry enough to cut the appropriate slots.  Yay for Spring!!