Classes, Classes, Classes !!!

Please check out my new "Classes" page for a listing of the classes I will be teaching this fall in Northwest Tucson.

You can reach me by email or phone if you'd like more information or to sign-up.

~  Kathy

Bird House & Totem

Here's one of my Saguaro Bird Houses 

and a close-up of the Quail on a large standing Totem.

Our NEW KILN !!!

Can't wait to get it hooked up & start firing!!

This past spring we purchased this great gas kiln.  We've yet to get it hooked up but are really looking forward to having a bigger kiln to fire in.

Art in the Garden this weekend !!!

Looking for a fun way to spend your holiday shopping time this weekend? Join us and 30 other LOCAL artists at Art in the Garden:

Live music, food & beverages and

GREAT ART!!!
Saturday & Sunday, Dec 7 & 8,

10:00am to 4:00pm daily

1510 W Avocado Street, Tucson AZ 85704

(just north of Magee & La Canada) Look for our signs!

Please come join us this weekend and SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS !!

 

Happy Holidays! 

 

~ Kathy

  

 

 

 

GREAT New Glaze !!!

 

 

 

Antique Bronze on a Baking Crock ~ Yum !!!

 

 

Totems,

              Totems,

                            Totems!!!

 

 

 



Holiday Artisan's Market this weekend!!!     

I've been working like crazy this fall to get ready for the

TMA Holiday Artisan's Market November 22, 23 & 24! 

The Market will run from 10:00am to5:00pm daily. 

This is a great fund raising event for the Museum with

25% of sales at the show going to the Museum.

 

I will be showing with the Southern Arizona Clay Artist's

(SACA) at the east entrance to the Museum. 

I will be in the booth Friday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.

Stop by to see my newest Hanging Totems and other fun pieces.

I hope to see you there!

~ Kathy

Save-the-Date ~ May 4th & 5th ~ Last Show of the Season !!!

Please save-the-dates May 4 & 5 for the Oracle Artist's Studio Tour!!
This will be our last local show until next fall.

Directions, times & details on our "Events" page.

Hope to see you in beautiful, cool Oracle.

~ Kathy & Chad

Chad's XL Platter ~ 13" dia X 3" deep

Red Shino & Fisher's Red



Totem Parts & Pieces

Here are a few of my totem "beads" before they are assembled.

Multi-sized Desert Tortoise

Quail & Dove

                             Chad's Sunburst Bowl ~ 10" dia X 4" tall

Beautiful day in the Garden !!

This past Sunday's Show Art in the Garden was truly a wonderful day!  With stunning weather with sunny skies and not too hot temps lots of folks came and spent the day shopping and visiting with the artisans.

Thank you again to  Glennda Neff for putting together such a perfect event and to Marjorie  & Chuck McGlamery for allowing us to use their spectacular yard for our show.

Can't wait for the Fall show!

~ Kathy

Art in the Garden this weekend!

This Sunday, April 7th from 10:00am to 4:00pm we will be showing our work during the Art in the Garden Show on Campbell Ave, just north of River Road.  This show is set in a beautifully landscaped Sonoran desert back yard with magnificent views of the Catalinas.

 
Please stop by to see our new creations and the works of 22 other local artisans.  Items for sale will include Oil Paintings, Yard Art, Jewelry, Woodworking, Fabric Arts and MORE POTTERY!

Entertainment will be provided by Flamenco Guitarist GABRIEL Romo.  Snacks and beverages will be available.

Hope to see you at Art in the Garden. 

Please check our "events" page for detailed address.

~ Kathy

More Javelina Photos

Small Javelina smelling the flowers



Small Javelina at the show


 

Hanging Javelina Garden Totems

XL Hanging Totem with Sm Javalina, Tortise & Lg Javelina
 

Here's a couple of photos of my new creations....Hanging Javelina Garden Totems!

I sold-out of these at Tohonol Chul but will have more for the spring shows.

Each totem has one Javelina plus either a tortise and/or a bird plus my handmade beads.

 

~ Kathy

Sm Hanging Totem with Sm Javelina & Tortise
 

Tohono Chul Show a WILD SUCCESS !!!

The show and sale this past weekend at the beautiful Tohono Chul Park in Northwest Tucson was a Wildly Wonderful Success for all involved.  What a perfect setting for a clay art show.

 

Friday’s brisk morning temperature did not dampen the enthusiasm of the artists or shoppers.  We had a steady flow of shoppers from 9a until late afternoon.    Saturday was equally as busy but with sunny skies and warmer temps.

Quail, Javelina & Tortise Totem

 

 

 

 

Our SACA artisans total for the two-day show set a new record and we donated $3800.00 to Tohono Chul.

 

We are looking forward to working with Linda Wolfe at Tohono Chul and her wonderful staff again next year.

 

These are a few photos of my work that I had at the show.

~ Kathy

Wild Wheeling with Joni Pevarnik

I recently attended a really great wheel throwing workshop with one of our wonderful local artists, Joni Pevarnik.  The one-day workshop was hosted by my friend Jada Ahern at Pima County's Northwest Art Center. 

The very full day included demonstrations by Joni of throwing 25 to 50 pounds of clay and making it in to wonderfully amazing tall vases, BIG bowls along with tea pots and tiny vases.  In between Joni's demos we were encouraged to try our hands at building multi-level/multi-piece pots of our own.

Here are two of the "tall" peices that I threw.  Each vase stands 11" and has been gas reduction fired to 2350 degrees F.

I'm very excited to try more tall pieces soon!

~ Kathy

Invitation to Tohonol Chul - February 22 & 23 - 10:00am to 4:00pm daily

Hello and Happy February!

This weekend I will be showing with SACA (Southern Arizona Clay Artists) at the Clay Show at Tohono Chul Park in Northwest Tucson.

The show in on the grounds of this beautiful park.  Admission is FREE both Friday & Saturday.  The show hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm daily.

I hope you will be able to stop by to see some of our amazing original clay art created by local southern arizona artisans.

I will personally be there working in the booth Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Hope to see you there!

~ Kathy

HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!!!

We hope you are all enjoying a really fantastic December.

We're busy finishing up our production for the year and eagerly awaiting a glaze firing tomorrow.  In this load Chad has a bunch of new large bowls that he's been working on along with a small pack of Kat's Javelina.

We will keep you posted about our upcoming shows in 2013 on our Events page.  Please contact us with any comments or questions!

Wishing you all a warm and wonderful holiday season filled with laughter and love!

~ Kat & Chad

Thanks to Everyone Who Came Downtown!

I want to thank everyone who came to downtown Tucson last weekend for the TMA Holiday Art Market.  Our booth had record sales and the weekend was a resounding success!  The weather was perfect and the original clay art displayed was amazing.  

What a great way to support our community and local art.  THANK YOU!!! 

~ Kathy

P.S.  I still have a couple of my Leaf platters left.  Please contact me if you have an interest in seeing them! 

Busy in the Studio!!!

I've been busy in the studio getting pieces ready for the upcoming Tucson Museum of Art's Holiday Artisans Market.  This wonderful annual show is this next weekend Nov. 16, 17 & 18 in downtown Tucson on the grounds of the TMA.  The show & sale runs from 10:00am to 5:00pm daily.  

Over 100 of the areas local artisans will showing their amazing original art.  The Museum and Galleries will be FREE to the public Saturday & Sunday and the Artisans Market is also FREE.

I will once again be showing in the SACA (Southern Arizona Clay Artist's) booth at the east entrance to the museum.  This year the SACA booth will include the wonderful works of our creative local members.  From mugs to mosaics, sculpture to tea pots you will be sure find that perfect gift!

I hope you can come to this fun event.  I will personally be there working Friday from 10:00am to 1:30pm.

Shop local & support your local artisans!

~ Kathy

Wonderful Day at the Outdoor Art Show at St Philip's

 

Yesterday was a really wonderful day....cool morning, sunshine in the afternoon and LOTS of really great people.  I was very thankful that I remembered to bring my long sleeves for the early morning set up!

 

We were assigned a wonderful site under a sweeping mesquite tree in the walled courtyard in front of the church.  The setting was perfect for our shelves and the shade from the trees plus the cool grass kept the afternoon sun quite comfortable for shoppers and sellers alike.

Thanks again to everyone who stopped by our booth to shop or just say hello....you really made our day!

Now....back to the studio to make more pieces for the next two shows.

~ Kathy

Early Set-Up for Show Today!

I'm up early to get ready for the set up at St.Philip's this morning.  It's predicted to be a beautiful day!
Sure hope you can stop by to see our newest work.  We'll be in the Labyrinth Plaza, just west of the fountain from 9:00a to 5:00p.

Have a wonderful day! 

~Kathy

St. Philip's Outdoor Art Show This Sunday!

This Sunday I will be showing at the St. Philip's Outdoor Art Show

       
      Sunday, October 21st
        9:00am to 5:00pm
       Northeast corner of Campbell & River Roads
        (parking ~ just north of the church off Campbell)

This popular juried show has been an annual must-see in Tucson for over 10 years.  Set on the grounds of the beautiful and historic St. Philip's in the Hills Church.

My booth is in front of the church in the courtyard just west of the fountain. 

I am looking forward to a wonderful fall day in a stunning setting.  

~ Kathy


       

Large Square Red & Black Platter

Detail of Shino Baking Dish Handle