February 15th 2014 Save the Date!

SJCGA Workshop  

Saturday February 15th,  2014 at Clay Mix 

Free * Public Welcome * Potluck Lunch (bring a dish to share)

This is the sixth year for this popular workshop/demonstration event and we have a solid line up of members sharing techniques 

and tips on tools and products. Join us for this annual event hosted by:
Clay Mix
1003 N Abby Street
Fresno, CA 93701
p. 559.485.0065
f.  559.485.0260
www.clay-mix.com 

2014 Member line up to date:
Karen Carlson– silver clay
Barrie Burnham – handbuilt pitchers and information on Duncans new (mid range firing temp) Artisan Glazes and Renaissnce Glazes, also info on tulipieres and flower bricks at lunch break.
Lynn Rank – big bowl from parabolic shape using Margaret Hudson's clay.
Amy Moran – glaze etching
Rita Watkins – tips and examples on using Duncan's French Demention glazes
Don Williams – talk on designing for the wholesale market. 
Scheduling times to be announced

Welcome 2014 * Upcoming Workshops

Richard Notkin Workshop Saturday, March 15, 2014 9am - 4pm at Clay Mix Cost: $50 : Register before February 14 $65 : Regular $50 : Clay Mix members and current students Lunch included   Richard Notkin, Heart Teapot: Internal Combustion Metamorphosis To Register or for more information Register for Upcoming   Pottery Classes! Wheel-throwing Class with Craig Easter (all levels are welcome) Wednesday Evening: 6:00pm - 8:30pm January 8 - February 26, 2014 (8 weeks) Fee: $195 Hand-building Class with Dawn Hart Thursday Evening: 6:00 - 8:30pm January 9 - February 20, 2014 (No class on February 6) Fee: $150 Firing Electric Kilns Saturday, January 25, 2014 10:00am -12:30pm Fee: $30  To Register or for more info Clay Mix 1003 N Abby Street Fresno, CA 93701 p. 559.485.0065 f.  559.485.0260 www.clay-mix.com

Local Ceramics Community Welcomes Oregon Artist Frank Boyden

A partnership with Fresno City College Ceramics Department, Fresno State Ceramics Department, Merced College Ceramics Department, Reedley College Ceramics Department and Clay Mix Gallery/Studio invite celebrated Oregon artist Frank Boyden to the Fresno area to offer workshops and lectures this weekend. The public is invited to his demonstration and lecture on printmaking and ceramics. Boyden has conducted hundreds of workshops and lectures around the world and his handmade books and ceramics are collected internationally including The Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. Boyden is a founding member of the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology on the Salmon River estuary near Otis, Oregon.

Scheduled events with Frank Boyden are as follows:

Thursday, April 7, 2011

5pm - 8pm Art Hop at Clay Mix 

7pm Reception

Friday, April 8, 2001

9am - Noon

Printmaking Demonstration by Frank Boyden

Fresno State University - Conley Art Building - Rm160

Open to the public

Cost: Free

6pm  

Slide Lecture by Frank Boyden

Reedley College - Forum Building - Forum 1

Open to the public, Relaxed parking

Cost: Free  

Saturday, April 9, 2011

9am - 4pm

Frank Boyden Lecture and Demonstration  

At Clay Mix 

Cost:

$55 in advance

$65 at door if space is available

including lunch

Frank Boyden, who received Master of Fine Arts in painting from Yale University, became seduced by clay and the world of the ceramic arts in 1968. In 1972 he stopped painting and gave his full time to clay. He began the journey of learning how to incorporate drawing techniques onto vessels and other ceramic objects and this journey continues to this day. In 1984 he built the sixth anagama kiln in America and has spent the time since then perfecting the discipline of wood firing. What sets Boyden's work apart and makes it cohesive over the past 40+ years is his energetic and fluid incised drawings on vases. His work is collected and exhibited internationally.

Clay Mix - where earth becomes art

ceramic art galley | supplies | studio

1003 N Abby Street

Fresno, CA 93701

P.559-485-0065

F.559-485-0260

www.clay-mix.com

Hours: M-F 8:30am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Closed on Sundays and holidays

www.clay-mix.com

New Class Session with Craig Easter

New pottery class starts tomorrow! Craig Easter, Square Bowl   Wheel-throwing  Evening class:  March 29 - May 17  Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30pm Instructor: Craig Easter  8 weeks each: $195 (including one bag of clay,  2000 cubic inches of firing fee) This course focuses on working with clay on a potter's wheel. Beginners will learn basic skills in throwing and trimming. Advance students will explore new techniques. Next Morning Class  April 12 - May 31  Tuesdays: 9:30am - Noon http://www.clay-mix.com/

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Frank Boyden Workshop

Fresno City College Ceramics, Fresno State Ceramics, Merced College Ceramics, Reedley College Ceramics and Clay Mix present   Frank Boyden Workshop Lecture and Demonstration   Frank Boyden, Uncle Skulky and His Two-Headed Heron. Woodfired Porcelain, 16 1/4" x 8 3/4" x 8". Saturday, April 9, 2011 9am - 4pm at Clay Mix Cost: $55 in advance $65 at door if space is available including lunch Frank Boyden was trained as a painter, printmaker and art historian but in 1968 got seduced by clay and the world of the ceramic arts. In 1972 he stopped painting and gave his full time to clay. He began the journey of learning how to incorporate drawing techniques onto vessels and other ceramic objects and this journey continues to this day. In 1984 he built the sixth anagama kiln in America and has spent the time since then perfecting the discipline of wood firing. What sets Boyden's work apart and makes it cohesive over the past 40+ years is his energetic and fluid incised drawings on vases. Boyden received Master of Fine Arts in painting from Yale University. His work is collected and exhibited internationally and he has conducted hundreds of workshops and lectures around the world. Click here to register.

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Gallery Talk by Una Mjurka

Saturday, January 29, 2pm at Clay Mix Fresno State Ceramics Professor Una Mjurka will talk about her work in the current exhibit at Clay Mix. She will also be discussing her previous works and influences leading up to this present exhibit. Please join us for this exciting talk and slide presentation

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Una Mjurka Exhibition at Clay Mix

Clay Mix Gallery is presenting a solo exhibition by ceramic sculptor Una Mjurka from January 6 through February 26. The opening reception is tonight ( January 6th ) at 5 pm during Art Hop. 

Una Mjurka is Assistant Professor of ceramics at California State University, Fresno. She has also taught classes at Clay Mix. There will also be a chance to meet and hear Una discuss her work  at a reception on Saturday, January 29 at 2 pm.

Read more about the artist here.