Drawn to Clay : Bruce Gholson

This Friday evening, is the opening to the "Drawn to Clay" exhibition at Claymakers in Durham. Here are the pieces that Bruce has selected to be in the show. Tracey Broome has a sneak preview on her blog of what can be seen at Claymakers, check them out here and here.

August 21 - October 10, 2009
705 Foster Street.
Durham, NC 27701
919-530-8355

Drawn to Clay : Samantha Henneke

The following works will be on display and for sale at Claymakers in Durham. The exhibition of 20 North Carolina Ceramics Artists are all part of "Drawn to Clay" curated by Ronan Peterson. These pieces are made and glazed by Samantha Henneke.

AUGUST 21 - OCTOBER 10, 2009

OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 6-9PM

705 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: 919-530-8355

Drawn to Clay

Claymakers in Durham will be hosting an exhibition that both Bruce and I were invited to be included with 18 other North Carolina ceramics artist. The show opens this coming Friday, August 21 from 6-9 and will be on display until October 10, 2009.

ARTISTS: Jennifer Stas, Naomi Dalglish, Michael Hunt, Blaine Avery, Bruce Gholson, Samantha Heneke, Ronan Peterson, Jennifer Mecca, Ron Philbeck, Amy Sanders, Matt Kelleher, Shoko Teruyama, Susan Feagin, Corinne Fox, Kelly O'Briant, Carol Gentithes, Fred Johnston, Laura Korch, Michael Kline, and Gillian Parke.

"Drawn to Clay: Vessels Emblazoned" gathers together 20 of North Carolina's best ceramic artists. Each potter and ceramic artist in this show is known for their unique approach to enlivening the surfaces of their ceramic vessels with imagery. From the quick, energetic finger wipes evoking grasses blowing in the wind of Michael Hunt and Naomi Dalglish to the carefully considered and constructed kitsch decal images of Gillian Parke, this show promises to be a feast for the eyes and an event not to be missed. Techniques and content vary from artist to artist, but quality, creativity, and invigoration tie these 20 ceramicists together in this special exhibition here at Claymakers in downtown Durham.

Art of the State at Cedar Creek and Ronan's Studio Pottery Sale

Cedar Creek Gallery is right outside of Durham in Creedmoor, North Carolina.  We both were excited and honored when we found out that two of our images were chosen for the Cedar Creek Gallery Show- "Art of the State : North Carolina Treasures" postcard.  Bruce's Fossil Fish platter and Samantha's wasp porcelain glazed painting are pictured.   Both of the pieces will be in the show and for sale at Cedar Creek Gallery.   Gloria and I are going to travel over to the Durham area tomorrow, and be at the opening at Cedar Creek in the evening.   We did two posts a couple of months ago about Cedar Creek Gallery, Part I and Part II.

Ronan Peterson of Nine Toes Pottery in Chapel Hill, will have his studio opening this weekend.  On Saturday he will open his doors at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and also on Sunday 12:00- 4:00.  Ronan's wife Kara Ikenberry, will also have her metal art work available.  For more information about Ronan and directions to his place check out his website.