Leaves!

I'm so happy to have leaves to work with again!

Don't forget - Uptown Art Walk Thursday, April 23 and Arts on the Square on Saturday, April 25.

Once again, we have reached the point in the semester that I don't have much time for pottery.  Classes are busy, papers need grading, meetings must be attended, and registration must be staffed.  On top of that, I had to go run over a Bridge a few weeks ago (Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston on Mar 28).  After that it was Easter and we had family visiting.  

When I did go back, I had glazing to do.  Why must I always start with glazing after several weeks away?  The horror! 

Here are a few of the latest things that I've finished up.  

This set is designed to keep dips or salads cold if they to be out of the refrigerator for a longer period of time.  (I'm thinking about the times that you take something to a party to share.)  Put the dip or salad in the covered dish and ice in the bowl then sit the dish inside the bowl.  Or you can use the pieces separately.  

Here are the faceted bowls that I made a few weeks ago.  I'm pretty please with how each of these turned out.  

Another set of mugs. There are 4 like this.  I'm still experimenting with texture as you can see.  

Uptown Art Walk, April 23

Our next Uptown Art Walk is next week on Thursday night.  I'll be at Allen Griffin Pottery doing demonstrations that night.  I would LOVE to see you!  

Contact: Tricia Woodland, Uptown Shelby Association, 704-484-3100

Corine Guseman, Cleveland County Arts Council, 704-484-2787 (for more information on the artists)

Showcasing the vibrancy of local artists, galleries and art friendly spaces throughout Uptown Shelby, we welcome visitors on Thursday, April 23 for an Uptown Art Walk. In conjunction with the Cleveland County Arts Council “Cleveland County Student Art Competition” opening reception, 15 Uptown businesses will host a variety of local artists for demonstrations, exhibits, music and other special events.

The Art Walk will include a spectrum of visual arts – including photography, paintings, basket weaving, drawing, mosaics, pottery and live music.

Maps for the event are available at the participating venues.pril 1st

Participating venues include:

·         Allen Griffin Pottery (art)

·         Buffalo Creek Gallery (art)

·         Cleveland County Arts Council (Student Art)

·         Dragonfly Wine Market (art & music)

·         Lily Bean Micro-Roasted Coffee (art)

·         Newt’s Pub Burgers (art & music)

·         Peace Avenue (art)

·         RollOver Pets (art & music)

·         Miss Molly’s Boutique (art)

·         Cleveland County Chamber Patio (drum circle)

·         Victorian Rose (art)

·         Hip-O-Kat Retro and Vintage (music)

·         Smoke on the Square (art)

·         Child Care Connections (art)

·         The Swamp Fox  Trading Company (art)

The Art Walk is free and open to the public, with festivities taking place between 5:30 and 8:30 pm.

The Uptown Art Walk is a partnership between Uptown Shelby Association and Cleveland County Arts Council to draw people to Uptown and encourage new audiences for the arts in our area.  This evening event will span venues on Warren, Washington, Lafayette and Marion Streets.

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.