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THE FLORIDA CRAFTSMAN GALLERY

The "go with absolutely everything" "Dangle Necklace" is featured here
at The Florida Craftsman Gallery. A neutral yet slightly bluish iridescent nugget Keshi pearl necklace/bracelet/ and if you are are SUPER SKINNY~ belt! is part of the exclusive pieces available here....Plus there are two tiny very special little "Precious Lidded Pots" (copyright 2008, all rights reserved), both Soda fired, but very much opposite outcome. Interestingly enough, the same glaze, the same kiln. Very different results. All of my "PLP's" are unique and will never be made again- practically impossible to replicate.
All of my "Precious Lidded Pots" are adorned with precious gems and exotic pearls.

You may notice my new "Sexy Tree Ladies" (copyright 2009, all rights reserved), presenting the jewelry. One of them is The "Salted Sexy Tree Lady" (Salt reduction firing), and another has been fired in an Anagama Kiln, an Ancient Japanese traditional wood firing- for 7 days-continuously. The firing was headed by the "honorable" Don Rietz, and John Ballesteri a reknown professor in Bowling Green Ohio. This "Naked Anagama Sexy Tree Lady" has no glaze. It has a wonderful texture on the outside. It is as if the "skin" is mummified and it had been discovered from many years ago.

(The Sexy Tree Ladies, copyright 2009, all rights reserved, are intended for display purposes only and are not for sale).

Take the opportunity to see artists from all over our area. I would love you for you to see my work! Several of the pieces are actually seen below... Please Email me with any questions. Elizabeth or Maggie can contact me for you anytime.

The techniques mentioned above and glazes I used were done at
The St. Pete Clay Company. Come and visit us~ see what we are up to. Get your hands on clay, take a class. Get a membership. This place is a very unique establishment, and we have it here in St. Pete!
You can try some of the techniques I have come to love.
~~~ We always have special events ~~~
SEE BELOW!!!!

Visit Our Newly Redesigned Website! www.stpeteclay.com


THE ST. PETERSBURG CLAY COMPANY
By Charlie Parker
Saturdays, 10am -12:30
Each workshop is $10 unless a material fee applies.

June 5th Sumi Brush Making Charlie Parker
June 12th Flower and Garden Sale – NO Class
June 19th Yoga for Potters Julie Striegel
June 26th KIDS and Parents! Toad Towns Vanessa Diana
July 3rd Holiday Weekend – NO Class
July 10th Kilns 101 for Dummies Charlie Parker
July 17th KIDS and Parents! One Fish, Two Fish... Vanessa Diana
July 24th The Magic of Horse Hair C. Parker / J. Wilson
July 31st Slab Built Banks Nicole Paulina
August 7th KIDS and Parents! Fun Animal and Critter Hooks Julie Striegel
August 14th Castles in the Sand V. Diana / C. Parker
August 21st Cone 6 Glazing!! C. Parker / A. Yungbluth
August 28th High Fire Glazing!! C. Parker / A. Yungbluth


"Last Call"
A juried exhibition that honors the social nature of drinking and the care that can be taken into honoring flavor.

Jurors: Adam Yungbluth & Matt Schiemann.
July 2, 2010 - Postmark deadline for CDs, fee & entry form.
July 16, 2010 - Email notification of accepted entries.
Aug. 3, 2010 - Deadline for receipt of accepted work.
Sept. 3, 2010 - Last Call Opening Reception.
Sept. 30, 2010 - Last Call Closes.
Oct. 8, 2010 - Return of unsold work.
Last Call is open to national and international ceramic artists. Clay must be the primary material used, sculptural interpretations are welcome. the entries much have been completed in the past two years. Entries form St. Peterburg Clay Company members and A.I.R.s will not be considered.