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    Sculpture IS: In the Garden Install Day

    10th Anniversary of Sculpture IS: In the Garden

    Sculpture IS: In the Garden Install Day | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureI installed my piece at Sculpture IS: 2016 at Sierra Azul Gardens last week and was lucky enough to be there when KSBW news was there reporting on the event. Caught this screenshot from their live news report the other night. This is my favorite exhibit if the year and the opening is a beautiful time to walk the gardens, view the art with music and a glass of wine. After seeing some of the other work coming in while I was installing, I assure you that this is a very incredible exhibit not to be missed!

    Sculpture IS: In the Garden 2016
    June 1 – October 31, 2016
    Opening Reception June 9th 5 – 7pm

    Sculpture IS: In the Gallery

    I got in to see this exhibit last week and it’s fantastic! Many pieces have already sold and my parents decided on a piece to add to their collection as well. Here’s a sneak peek of a few teaser pics…

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    Sculpture IS: In the Gallery
    May 4 – June 19
    Opening Reception May 15th 2-4
    Demos starting at 11am
    Pajaro Valley Art Gallery
    37 Sudden St Watsonville

    Local Press for Sculpture IS:

    Local Press for Sculpture IS: | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculptureI got my picture in the paper! Thanks to Wallace Baine for the article and Susana Arias for the photo! I installed three pieces from my Vine Series and they are growing across the gallery walls for this exhibit.

    The reception for Sculpture IS: In the Gallery is this Sunday 2-4 with demos starting at 11am at Pajaro Valley Arts Gallery in Watsonville. This is a fantastic exhibit showcasing the diversity of sculpture in our area.

    Be sure to check it out!

    Summer Classes are Filling Up!

    Summer Classes are Filling Up | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

    Time is running out to sign up for a

    Summer Sculpting Workshop!

    Here’s the schedule and number of spots left:

    Session 1: June 6 – 10 (Ages 7+) FIVE SPOTS LEFT
    Session 2: June 13 – 17 (Ages 7+) TWO SPOTS LEFT
    Session 3: June 20 – 24 (Ages 9+) SIX SPOTS LEFT
    Session 4: June 27 – July 1 (Ages 11+) FULL
    Session 5: July 5 – 8 (Ages 7+) FULL
    Session 6: July 11 – 15 (Ages 7+) FOUR SPOTS LEFT
    Session 7: July 18 – 22 (Ages 9+) SIX SPOTS LEFT
    Session 8: July 25 – 29 (Ages 11+) ONE SPOT LEFT

    Learn more…

    And the winner is…

    And the winner is... | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

    Congrats to Misia Buetens and Becky Schmauch for being the winners of our raffle at the 11th Annual Spring Studio Sale!

    Prizes:
    The Nest Series is about the balance between protecting and trapping. Each nest has an item that is exposed to the viewer through its outer shell but also shielded by its webbing. In some, the inner items are attempting to escape but are then left vulnerable to the elements. These pieces are hand-built, hand-carved and created with a process that fuses the inner pieces to the outer.

    ‘A Relationship with Earth’ A hardcover catalog of the artwork created by sculptor Jenni Ward from 2009 – 2011. This includes images of work from the Nest, Branch, Sprout and Hive Series.

    Visit the studio at our next event for another chance to win raffle prizes!

    New Create with Clay PDF book

    New Create with Clay PDF book | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

    I’ve teamed up with my friend and art teacher extraordinaire Kathy Barbro of Art Projects for Kids for Book 2 of Create with Clay!

    We’re sharing five more ceramic art projects that are creative and classroom tested. If you like to work with clay, but need some new ideas with clear visual instructions, then this is the book for you.

    PDF FILE INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
    • 3D Shape People
    • Pinch Pot Monster
    • Mug with Mugs
    • Fishie
    • Textured Frame

    5 STEP BY STEP PROJECTS FOR $5
    ORDER YOURS TODAY!

    Sculpture IS: In the Gallery OPENS

    Sculpture Is: In the Gallery 2016 | the dirt | Jenni Ward ceramic sculpture

    Sculpture IS: In the Gallery OPENS today!

    May 4 – June 19

    Demos & Talks from participating artists:

    Thursday May 5th, 2016

    Demos: 12:30 – 2
    Talks: 2:30 – 3:30
    Enjoy demonstrations by: Jamie Abbott, Ingrid Marianne, Payson McNett, Cynthia Siegel, Victoria May, Angela Gleason and Beverly Raynor
    Enjoy talks by: Rose Sellery, Cynthia Siegel, Roy Holmberg & Jenni Ward

    Cabrillo College Gallery
    Aptos, Library, Room 1002

    Opening Reception:

    Sunday, May 15, 2016

    Demos: 11:00 – 1:45
    Reception: 2:00 – 4:00
    Enjoy demonstrations by Jamie Abbott, Carlos Dye, Barbara Downs, Jeff Arnett, Wendy Ballen, and Ingrid Marianne from 11:00-1:45

    Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery
    37 Sudden St Watsonville

    New Video: Tide Pool Series

    The Tide Pool Series is inspired by my time spent observing the tiny watery worlds on the rocky shoreline that exist temporarily as the rise and fall of the ocean reveals them and hides them again. The creatures and amount of life that thrive in these crevices is fascinating and forever a source of inspiration for me.

    This installation explores the flow of water as it rises and falls between the rocks. The pieces mimic the blue mussels often found in these tidal zones. As the pieces were placed in the sand during the installation, the waves occasionally rolled in and kissed the edges of the pieces, gently moving them and washing them with sand without disrupting the forms.

    To purchase work from this series visit: Shop | Tide Pool Series