Susie Osler/Perth Studio Tour next weekend

by | Oct 8, 2013 | Uncategorized

Perth Autumn Studio
Tour coming up this weekend coming – Thanksgiving that would be!

Hope
some of you can make it out to the Tour, and to Studio 2 (Susie Osler) to
check out some of her new ceramic work. Check out her Facebook page (Susie Osler ceramics) that has some recent work in the photo gallery. She will have bowls for sale that support Empty Bowls – proceeds support local food security initiatives.
There are 3 talented guests artists this year.  Heidi Earnshaw – master furniture designer/maker from Toronto, Paulus Tijiang –
maker of colourful animated glass objects from Warkworth, and Scott
Dobson – ingenious split rail garden sculpture and fence builder.
Here is the recent press coverage from the Humm (page 7) that provides more information on the tour if you are hungry for more.
A map is downloadable from our website http://www.perthstudiotour.com
We are also have a page on Facebook
Remember to stop at the Brooke Valley School for a delicious homemade lunch, and also to take the time to stroll around FIELDWORK.  There are numerous art
installations to find in the field and the woods behind it that are
ready for discovery.  It’s a great place to let the kids run, and to
have a relaxed stroll looking at art and nature.
The studios are open 10-5 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

ps. please note that not all studios accept visa or debit so consider bring cheques and/or cash to make any purchases.

Help out Santa Fe Clay!

by | Oct 7, 2013 | Uncategorized

Kickstart our spectacular studio addition and help us strengthen our dedication and commitment to the ceramic arts!

SANTA FE CLAY

OUR MISSION: 

The advancement of the ceramic arts through excellence in
educational programming, compelling and inspirational gallery
exhibitions, and professional studio facilities for the local, regional
and national ceramics community.

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“SFC has always been a place of wonder to those of us in the
field. Working out of a relatively small community, with limited
resources and a tight team, it has managed to keep up an ambitious
program of exhibitions and a major presence in terms of education that
has been awe inspiring.” Garth Clark, Scholar, Critic, Writer, Collector, Gallery owner.
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Santa Fe Clay is the premier Ceramic Art Center in the Southwest, and
one of the only centers of its kind in the country. We manage an
extensive ceramic supply business, an elegant gallery showcasing the
national ceramics field, and an inspirational studio facility all housed
under one roof in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico! Our video gives a full
tour of our 10,000 sq ft warehouse and the exciting activities within.

Santa Fe Clay GallerySanta Fe Clay Gallery

Visit our Facebook page for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Santa-Fe-Clay/156604891068043

OUR KICKSTARTER PROJECT

The
historic Railyard district, where Santa Fe Clay has made its home since 1974,
is owned by the City of Santa Fe. This 50-acre property has been undergoing
extensive urban redevelopment since the late 1980’s. The City’s Master
Plan for the Railyard envisions a sustainable public space that integrates culturally relevant
artistic and commercial activities. This affects existing businesses as well as
incoming ventures.

As with any civic project of this scope involving diverse players, the complexity of
conflicting interests has created an at-times contentious environment.

The City
agrees that SFC’s model is in keeping with their vision for the future of the
Railyard. However, negotiating the practicalities of the Master Plan has been a
challenge, and for the last five years, Santa Fe Clay’s continued existence in
the Railyard has been uncertain.

We are
thrilled to announce that, after a lengthy process, we have just finalized a
new long-term lease that ensures the future of our home in the Railyard Arts
District for many years to come!

Steven Heinemann Exhibition, 2011Steven Heinemann Exhibition, 2011

As a condition of this
lease, we have been asked to relocate our gas kiln shed to accommodate our new
neighbor, a cinema that is to begin construction soon. Because of the
permanence afforded by our new lease, we are finally able to realize a
long-awaited expansion! We are seizing this opportunity to construct an 80 x 20
foot addition that will house our relocated gas kiln, a brand new soda kiln and
a bright, sunlit new classroom. This addition also creates an essential entry on
the Railyard plaza, which will increase access and visibility, and will
integrate SFC fully into the Railyard community.

We have already committed $50,000 of our own funds to this project,
and have hired an architect and a contractor. We need to raise an
additional $50,000 to make this dream a reality. Plans are drawn, and
the building is being fabricated. We are ready to go!

Now, we need your support to complete the funding for this project.
So please give as generously as you are able, enjoy the thank-you gifts
and rewards, and help to keep Santa Fe Clay as vital and essential as it
has become to the word of ceramics, both within the Santa Fe community
and beyond.

Each and every pledge matters, at whatever level is right for you. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!