Summer at fourth & clay

Summer is almost here.  It is always a  time of change for fourth & clay as we travel, do set up shows, workshops,residencies and are sometimes out soaking up the sun.

This summer our studio is welcoming our friend and fabulous artist, Sharon Virtue, who will be sharing our space with us for the summer before she heads off to England.    

It should be a busy and productive time for us all.

Hope to see you at our open studio the first Saturday of every month from 11 - 5.

Here's what the 3 claymates are up to this summer:

rae dunn

June

Residency AIR Vallarius France (read about her travels here).

 July

14 -15 ACGA Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival 

22 -23 Renegade Craft Fair  

Josie Jurczenia

June

16 - July 14  Berkeley Art Center Collect Show

July

14-15  ACGA Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival

Christa Assad

July 

11-14 Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts, "Invite + Ignite", 

16-20 Long Beach Island Foundation for the Arts in Sciences, 
Hands-on Workshop, "Cut & Construct"

Aug

Archie Bray Foundation, Visiting Artist, August 2012 
Hands-on Workshop, "Cut and Construct Intensive"

Sept

20-22 Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild, Sunnyvale, CA 

     Sept 20 - lecture

     Sept 22 - demo

Save the Date

Yes...we are OPEN this Saturday

Come by and see our new work this Saturday from 11 - 5.

An Invitation from Christa

I am off to Seattle for a big week of ceramic art and knowledge, otherwise known as NCECA. I've been invited to demonstrate making my work in front of the estimated 5500 member audience, which you can imagine is quite exciting and SCARY at the same time. Concurrently, I have a solo show (together with Jason Walker's solo show) up at Friesen Abmeyer Fine Art Gallery in downtown Seattle, right near the Museum. 91 (yes, NINETY-ONE!) pieces of new work -- including collaborative work with painter Jessica Hess and multi-media artist, David Gantz -- for your viewing pleasure, most of which are thrown and constructed sculptural vessels - a departure from my utilitarian pots of the past 21 years. Don't worry, though - I also have 100 very functional CUPS for sale at the Artstream Nomadic Gallery , as part of this year's "Great Wall of Cups" theme, which boasts of free coffee all week with purchase.

Free coffee ALL CONFERENCE LONG?? In your new mug? What could be better?

Can't wait to see those of you that make it out for the week. Please stop by Friesen Abmeyer for my opening reception Thursday, March 29 5-8 PM. I'll be the one wearing the crazy shoes!
Christa Assad

Lana Wilson Workshop

Last Saturday 30 intrigued clay artists gathered at fourth & clay to find out the clay secrets of Lana Wilson. She did not disappoint! The day was filled with techniques, inspiration and wonderful stories. A GREAT time was had by all. Here are some pictures (some shots by workshop participant Lee Middleman. Thanks Lee.)


An ariel view taken by rae


Lana teaches to an attentive crowd


Showing her layered slip technique - photo by Lee Middleman


Slab built tea pot demo


Lana shared so many funny stories and here are the 3 of us sharing a good laugh - caught by Lee

Open this Saturday

bowl by Christa, hands by rae, photo by Josie

This Saturday our gallery is OPEN from 11 - 5.
We have lots of new pieces and maybe some cookies too.
Please drop by and see what we've been up to.

Be Our Valentine

This will be a Saturday full of ceramic heart adventures.

fourth & clay will be open this Saturday from 11 - 5.
Please come by and find something beautiful for your sweetheart.

Then swing by the Valentine Daze show opening at Trax (5-7). The show will feature perfect little cups for drinking a chocolate brew which Mark Sommers will be whipping up on the spot. You'll be able to sample the drink and the cups and take your favorite cups home that night.

See you there.