Thursday, September 16, 2010. The time has come to say goodbye to blogger. It has been good but for a number or reasons I have decided to move the blog over to WordPress. I feel that as I start to develop a website the WordPress platform will integrate more easily when the time comes. Its late as I write this and the rain has just started to fall. It is loud on the tin roof. In the words of Garrison Keillor. Be well, do good work, and keep in touch. Sunday, September 05, 2010.

Wheel-thrown, salt-glazed, wood-fired stoneware. For your home and beyond. Thanks for visiting and enjoy! For optimum performance, view this website in Firefox.

Thursday, October 8, 2015. Learn techniques for this beautiful post-glaze firing decoration style. This workshop coincides with my exhibition at Belger Crane Yard Gallery. On Sunday, we will cover many of the same considerations for Luster application techniques. Although similar to China painting in firing temperature range, Luster application and firing techniques have subtle differences that are best understood with good demonstration and hands-on application.

In addition to the wide variety of classes our studio offers each quarter, Art Center West hosts numerous workshops by visiting and resident artists and provides shows for nationally known ceramicists as well as regional and emerging artists. Our educational programs are designed for every level of ceramic enthusiast from beginners to professionals seeking fresh ideas and a creative atmosphere. August Independent Study is in session. Fall classes begin the week of September 14th.

Join us at the historic Cross Street Building in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. October 10 and 11, 2015. Visitors to the show can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a beautiful. Piece of art donated by four of our participating artists. The winner does not need to be present at the time of the drawing.