drop everything and get yourselves to COUSINS IN CLAY this weekend!

by | Sep 4, 2015 | Uncategorized

Cousins in Clay

North Carolina – Mountains

Bakersville, NC
at Michael Kline Pottery

September 5 – 6, 2015

Cousins: Gholson, Henneke & Kline

Special Guest Cousin

Justin Rothshank

You are invited to come and visit with the “Cousins in Clay – Mountains”
for their 5th Annual show and sale of contemporary art pottery . The
event takes place under the mighty oaks on the breezy ridge near the
Kline Pottery in the mountain town of Bakersville, NC. Michael will be
joined by Bruce and Samantha, who make their annual trip to the
mountains. They are sure to have a really wonderful selection of their
amazingly glazed wares. This year’s visiting cousin is the nationally
known potter, Justin Rothshank. Watch pottery demonstrations, enjoy
some awesome red beans and rice, drink some cold one’s and celebrate the
art of the potter in this summer’s “Cousins in Clay: Mountains”.

www.cousinsinclay.com

show us your influences with Kathryn Mitchell

by | Sep 4, 2015 | call for entry, emerging artist, job posting, monday morning eye candy, movie day, residency opportunity, show us your influences, technical tuesday

 
In Kathryn’s words: I make my pots with the intention that each piece should be used
and embraced in everyday life. My wheel-thrown pots are simple and
contemporary, whilst the illustrations are delicate, colourful and
inspired by the beauty (and oddity) of my island home. 

Silverdale
I
grew up on the Isle of Man, a small windswept and rain-soaked island in
the middle of the Irish Sea. I spent my childhood running around
Silverdale Glen, a secluded valley in the south of the island. It was
owned by my Grandfather between the 1930’s and 1960’s, so there is a lot
of family history in the area for me. In and around the glen is an old
corn mill, a mineral water factory, playground and water-driven
carousel, all of which appear in my illustrations.
 
 
Sweden
After
making friends with a Swedish artist in Australia, I visited Sweden for
her wedding in 2013. I fell in love with the country. I had been trying
to draw horses to represent the Silverdale carousel for years but
hadn’t been happy with the results. The Dalahäst have become the perfect
emblem for me.
 

Clarice Cliff

Clarice’s
designs were wild, bold and adventurous. She was SO far ahead of her
time and must have been a strong-minded woman to progress so far in what
was a man’s world. The iconic little worlds that she can create rather
enchant me.

 
Find out more about Kathryn here: www.kathrynmitchellceramics.com
*** It’s been a while since I’ve received any show us your influence submissions. We’d love to hear about what inspiration you bring with you into the studio. Send me an email at [email protected] if you’d like to be featured.