Work in Progress: Lichen Series

Things have been very busy around here with show, installations and summer classes starting soon but despite all that, I’ve been poking away at some new work in the studio. My studio neighbor Kochlacs Wood had these beautiful live edge slabs of California Black Walnut that he had salvaged from a downed tree and I thought it would be really nice to contour the wood grain patterns with small layered mushroom/fungus growth forms. I’m thinking that these pieces will eventually be wall mounted, but we’ll have to wait and see. Here’s what I’ve got going so far…
Work in Progress: Lichen Series | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

Art Hearts for Dads & Grads!

Need a sweet gift for the Dad or Grad in your life this spring?

You can order Art Hearts from the online shop an pick them up at the studio in Santa Cruz. Art Hearts on stems are a beautiful addition to any bouquet or potted plant and the ornaments hang on a bottle of celebratory champagne like a charm!

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Art Hearts for Dads & Grads | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

New Work is Up in the SHOP!

Lichen Series | shop | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

I’m excited to announce that NEW sculptures are available in the online shop!

Hive Series These Mini-Hives are dynamic to look at and will fit beautifully into your garden space. There are only 6 available!

Lichen Series The Lichen Series has evolved into Spore Patterns on reclaimed wood as wall sculptures for indoor or outdoor placement.

Umbel Series The 230 Umbel Flowers are on display at the Environmental Installations Exhibit but they are available for pre-sale now and are selling fast!

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Summer Clay Class at Earth Art Studio!

Just a reminder!

There are a few spots still open for Summer Clay Classes for Kids and Teens!

And Adult Clay Classes are ongoing with space available!

Summer Clay Class at Earth Art Studio! | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureSummer Schedule for Kids & Teens:

Session I: Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday, 12:30 – 4, June 13th thru July 13th*
Session II: Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday, 12:30 – 4, July 18th thru August 10th
Ages 7+, all materials are included in class fees, please bring a snack. $250.
*The studio is closed the week of July 3rd.
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Spring/Summer Adult Clay Class Schedule:

May 9, 2017 – August 10, 2017 (no class the week of July 3rd)
Tuesdays 7 – 9pm
Thursdays 10am – 12pm
150./5 class punchcard
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Save the Date: Sculpture IS: 2017

Save the Date: Sculpture IS: 2017 | events | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureSculpture Is: 2017 “In the Garden”

Presented by the Pajaro Valley Arts
June 1 – October 31, 2017
Reception: June 29th 5 – 7pm

The eleventh annual Sculpture IS: exhibition is taking place on the beautiful two-acre Sierra Azul Nursery demonstration gardens with over 90 sculptures. This critically acclaimed exhibit showcases work in steel, wood, ceramics, bronze, glass and concrete. Come visit the gardens!

Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens
2660 East Lake Avenue
Watsonville California

See you at the Annieglass Craftbar this Weekend!

Craftbar Kick-Off Party

See you at the Annieglass Craftbar this Weekend! | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureHelp celebrate the opening of the Craftbar at our Watsonville factory. Enjoy food from My Mom’s Mole, beer from Elkhorn Slough Brewing Co. and live music! Jenni Ward’s ceramic sculptures will be on display and available for sale. She will also be hosting workshop in the afternoon- space is limited, so register today!

Craft a Terracotta Pinch Pot with Jenni Ward 
Make up to three pinch pots for succulant containers
$45/pp (includes drinks and snacks)
Check out the event page to reserve your spot!

Saturday May 27th 12 – 5pm
Workshop 2 – 3pm

310 Harvest Dr. Watsonville, CA

New Work In the Online Shop Soon!

New Work In the Online Shop Soon! | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

If you made it to the Spring Studio Sale a few weeks ago, you saw the latest pieces from the Lichen Series | Spore Patterns hanging on my studio walls. I’m really loving these new pieces which are mounted to reclaimed barn board I found on my mother in law’s property.

The ceramic pieces are arranged on the boards to mimic the composition of mushroom spore patterns and play with ideas of death and new growth. These can be hung on the wall both indoors and out, and will give a modern rustic feel to the space they encompass.

They will be hitting the online shop soon, but if you’re interested please contact me for details.

ceramic & reclaimed wood, sizes range from 8″ x 20″ to 30″ x 30″ and prices range from 150. – 250.

Flowers for Sale!

Umbel Series | shop | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureTHANK YOU to everyone who came out to the opening of Environmental Installations at the UCSC Arboretum this past Saturday- it was really so fantastic to see the whole exhibit come together and to chat with everyone. I loved seeing patrons walk the path of my Umbel Series Installation. If you haven’t been to the exhibit yet, be sure to get out there, this show is up until November 17th.

If you would like some Umbel Flowers for your own garden, they are available for pre-sale in the online shop! You can order as many as you would like and you will be invited to the Arboretum towards the end of the exhibit for a ‘picking day’ where you can choose the umbel flowers you love and transplant them into your own garden. The picking day will be just before the holiday season starts so you can get flowers for yourself or others!

 

Umbels are only $65 each and every flower is handmade and unique.

Be sure to add a steel stem (no additional cost) to your shopping cart as well when ordering and to choose ‘local pick up’ to avoid shipping charges. If you are out of the area, you can still order flowers with or without the steel stem and they will be shipped to you after the exhibit closes.

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