Help Rebuild The Peters Valley Noborigama Kiln

by | Mar 28, 2014 | Uncategorized

March, 2014

Dear Friends,

We need your help. Our Noborigama Kiln has been damaged after the structure that shelters it collapsed due to the weight of this winter’s extreme snow. We are in critical need of funds to help rebuild the collapsed structure and repair the kiln damage.

We ask you to please consider making a donation towards this effort.

Time is of the essence as we use this kiln not only for our regular workshop season, but also for special firings that help bring in critical funds to the program in our off-season..

We are firmly committed to rebuilding and repairing the damage.

The Peters Valley Noborigama kiln was built by the famous duo of Will Ruggles and Douglass Rankin during a Wood Kiln Construction and Firing workshop that they taught on our campus in 1992. It was then featured in an article they published in Studio Potter, Volume 22, Number 1 titled ‘The Rock Creek Climbing Kiln Part II’ and has become a huge draw for our program.

We estimate that we need to raise $20,000 to properly rebuild and repair the damage.

“In the few weeks since the collapse of the roof over our two-chamber wood kiln I have received many phone calls and messages of support. Needless to say, I’ve been struck by the generosity shown toward the School and the Ceramics Department in particular. Please know that we truly appreciate whatever amount you’re able to give.” Bruce Dehnert, Ceramic Studio Department Head

Any donation of $75 or more will receive a Peters Valley T-shirt as a thank you.

Your donation will go a long way to helping us restore this critical piece of our ceramic studio. With your support, our unique kiln can continue to benefit a diverse and inspired group of people from students, to artist instructors, studio assistants, artist fellows, resident artists, and Peters Valley visitors.

With Sincere Gratitude,

Kristin Muller Executive Director
Peters Valley School of Craft,
19 Kuhn Rd.,
Layton, NJ 07851
(973)948-5200
www.petersvalley.org

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Help Christa Assad Get Muddy Again!

by | Mar 5, 2014 | Uncategorized

When Christa jumped from the second story porch of her burning house, she saved her own life, but she also fractured her lumbar spine. Three weeks later, she is trying to pick up the pieces (after subsequently breaking her nose and lacerating her eye lid!). Her life’s possessions—clothes, books, documents, her mother’s wedding dress— were all lost in the fire.

For the next three months, she must wear a brace that will protect her healing back, will be unable to make a living as an artist, and will be living in temporary housing. Christa is grateful to be alive, but she needs financial help to cover living costs and rehabilitation.

There are two ways to help out:

1. Simply make a donation in the amount of your choice.

2. You can make a donation of $25 or more and enter yourself into a raffle to win art, generously donated from artists within the ceramics community.

$25=one raffle ticket, $50=two raffle tickets, etc…
You can view the donated pieces in the gallery section.
At the time that you donate, specify the name of the artist whose piece you would like
Names of winners will be drawn at the end of the campaign
If your name is drawn, the piece will be shipped to you free of charge by the artist
Every donation, no matter the size counts and is greatly appreciated! Please share and help spread the word. – See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/help-christa-assad-get-muddy-again-/143960#sthash.VGNLve6o.dpuf

Below is my contribution to the raffle to raise funds. There’s some pretty amazing pieces up for grabs by some great artists. Make sure to check it out and support it if you can. 

A few upcoming events @ St. Pertersburg Clay Company

by | Jan 28, 2014 | Uncategorized

The first one is a fundraiser to help raise money for the St. Pete Clay
Artist in Residence trip to NCECA.  Each resident has made tumblers in
he or she respective styles, the event will be held on Sat Feb 8th from
6-10 at St. Pete Clay.  The tumblers will be $20 at the event and will
come with a drink, in addition to the event we are also offering the
tumblers for sale from Feb 1-7th they will be 20+8 shipping.

St. Pete Clay
420 22nd Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Phone: 727-896-2529
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://stpeteclay.com/

NSCAD Hungry Bowls

by | Oct 10, 2013 | Uncategorized

The potters are busy potting and the kilns are firing for this years’ HUNGRY BOWLS fundraiser at NSCAD. $25 gets you a ticket and a bowl and the awesome feeling that you get by donating to local shelters : )