This is it! These are the last four of the small size from my Nest Series, out of 100+ that I’ve made. I’m not making anymore, so this is it- your last chance to get one for yourself!
In conjunction with the Art at the Arboretum: Color exhibition, local artists Jamie Abbott, Roy Holmberg, Marilyn Kuksht & Anna Martin will be offering a workshop in metal Friday November 4th 1 – 3:30. Adults and children (12+) are invited to sign up and work with the artists to create in metal. Join in on this unique opportunity now, space is limited!
Click the link below for details…
Metal Workshop at UCSC Arboretum
Ceramic Art Hearts are the perfect gift for the loves in your life! Tying up a bouquet of flowers with an art heart on a stem makes a great housewarming gift that they can keep forever. And a portion of all art heart sales are donated to philanthropic art projects locally and abroad.
To order your hearts today:
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Contact Jenni for details…
This is the very last piece from my fastest selling series ever! The Tide Pool Series started as an In The Field installation that evolved into compositions of the ceramic forms mounted onto reclaimed wood wall pieces. The series explores the flow of water in tidal zones mimicking the shapes of mussel shells often found in these tidepools.
The reclaimed wood is 28″ L X 8″ W X 4″D and comes with a hanger mounted on the back. It’s compact size makes it suitable for most wall spaces while also making an impact with the striking blue glazes.
If you were at the studio for Open Studios this weekend and missed out on buying one of these pieces, now’s your chance. This piece was hiding out at the preview exhibit and is now back at my studio. If you are local and you’d like to buy this piece, choose local pickup and you’ll skip the shipping charges. Click the link for details about this particular piece…
A few people were asking about how to clean my sculptures and were surprised to find out how I do it. A dry fluffy paintbrush is a great way to remove larger debris, cobwebs or dust first especially if your pieces are kept outside. Then give them a good spray down with the hose, don’t worry ceramics are tough, they can handle it. Then air dry on a thick towel and your art will be sparkling again. Easy peasy!
I spend a lot of time sharing new work, events and ideas with you, but I want to take a moment to share my gratitude. This year Open Studios was unbelievable. From the masses of people the first weekend to braving the rain the second weekend, it was really an incredible year. Thank you, thank you, thank you to ALL of the patrons, students, friends, family and fellow artists who came to the studio to see my studio, who bought art and who brought me gifts and good wishes. I can’t do this event without you!
If you came to the studio on the first weekend, you probably met my parents who flew out from the east coast just to help me with the event. The shopped for me, set up art, cleaned, put up signs and worked both days of the event all day long. I overheard someone ask my mom is she had ever worried about me being an artist and the answer was ‘Never!’ Can’t get more supportive than that- thanks mom & dad!
You probably also met my amazing husband who despite being a just a week past a minor surgery and having to get up early to go to his real job the next day, was at the studio all day greeting you as you came in on sunny days and on the second weekend was running around fixing signs in the rain. His unbelievable support for my art and business is really what makes it all happen and I’m so grateful.
with much gratitude for all of you,
-j
Last weekend of Open Studios was so fantastic! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the arts! I loved seeing old and new faces visiting me and exploring the new studio space. And pretty much everyone agreed that the parking is a lot better at the new space- if you’ve been to my old studio, you know what I mean.
Lots of art found new homes, but there is still more left waiting to find its space in your home. If you came last weekend and went home to measure and contemplate your space, come on back and join us on this rainy weekend. Looking forward to seeing you at the studio!
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After a whopping 750+ people walked through my studio this weekend for the Open Studios Art Tour the most common phrase I heard when they were looking at my classroom area was, “I haven’t touched clay since I was in school. I want to try that again.”
I started rock climbing about 5 years ago with a Climbing 101 class at the local rock gym. I’d wanted to do it my whole life, so I thought I’d give it a try. I wanted to see if it would scare me or challenge me- it did both and I love it. Now, it’s a part of my weekly schedule. I’ve built friendships and community from it, and I even created an installation from my Rock Candy Series at the gym.
We are much more likely to sign up our kids or give the gift of a class to someone else than we are to sign ourselves up for something we enjoy. Why do we deny ourselves these things as adults?
So, if you haven’t touched clay since you were young and you want to try it again, now is the time. I promise it will challenge you, you will make friends and it’s so much fun to get your hands dirty! Here’s the info…
Artist and curator Susana Arias has been working at the UCSC Arboretum to install her second show there titled ‘Color’. Work from 14 artists are exhibited within the South African Garden area and create eye catching moments around every corner. Be sure to check out this beautiful exhibit!
October 15 – January 10
First Friday Reception November 4th 4 – 6
Yesterday launched the first day of clay classes at the new studio and my creative students were just as excited as me to get their hands back into some clay. Some of these kiddos grew up at my old studio and I’m so happy that they are joining me at the new studio too! There are still some spaces available if you want to B CR8IV too, click here for more information about classes at the studio…
