New Work: Capitol Clay Art Wear

Just completed a few new pieces and thought I'd share

Blue Moods





Top row, left to right:

Textured Denim Blues Pendant- Soft hues of blue breaking over texture. Accented with Argentiurm Silver wire, corrugated sterling silver beads and a single Swarovski Crystal.

Intergalactic Blues Pendant - Deepest shades of blue break to soft blue at adges with a starry band breaing in the center. Arentium Silver wire and a frosty sterling bead complete the looik.

Blackened Blues pendant - High gloss black and richest blue color combine for depth. Accented with Argentium Silver wire, plus sterling and Hematite beads.

Row two:

• Breaking Blues Pin - Rich Cobalt blue over fine texture is accented with golden color breaking at left.

Neutral Gear

Above:

• Box of Embers Pendant - Flowing shape with rich tones of yellow orange and brown. Accented with 14K nickel-free gold filled wire and a single agate bead.




• Tiny Embers Earrings - Simple and sweet, yellow, orange and brown tones are accented with a pair of rich, orange carnelian beads. Ear wires are handmade from high quality 14K nickel-free gold filled wire.

GreenWear






Top row:

• Green to Go Pendant - Turquoise Green over texture creates a mottled effect. Accented with Argentium Silver wire, sterling beads and a Hematite chip.




• Gun Metal Green - Rich tones of aqua and pewter break to softest celedon at the edges. Accented with Argentium Silver wire and a trio of sterling beads.

Second row:

1. Green to Go Pin - Turquoise Green layered with golden tones at left create glow and movement.

Midnight Sky


Above:

• Sun & Moon Pin - Rich black breaks starry white over texture and pools in tones of blacish-green. Accented with a hand made golden bead (Karen's personal favorite today!).
  
  
  

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Workshop: Bowls - Exploring Form & Function

Noted potter Keith Lahti returns to Capitol Clay Arts Company for an exciting new workshop, Exploring Bowls--Forms & Function, Saturday and Sunday, May 14-15, 2011. The workshop runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.

Known for his exquisite bowls, Keith will bring his considerable knowledge to the workshop which wil focus on hand built and wheel thrown bowls; from throwing and trimming basic shapes to altered, fluted and (time permitting) footed forms. You will leave the workshop having created a wide range of bowls from tiny ingredient bowls, to indivdual serving bowls to large "centerpiece" serving bowls.

Workshop fee is $200 and includes instruction, firings, glazes, 25# clay and a tasty lunch. Fee must be paid in full at the time of registration; class size is limited and registration is on a first-come basis. (Tax is applied to all workshop fees). Workshop requires a minimum of six participants.


Please note: A full refund, less a $20 processing fee will be given to anyone withdrawing one week prior to the workshop. No refunds will be available for withdrawals after May 7.


For more information or to register, call Mike or Karen at 304-720-9851 or email Karen@capitolclayarts.com.

The First Wheel Classes of 2011 Start January 10

Don't miss a chance to start your year off creatively! Gain a new hobby--or recapture an old one--take a pottery class. The next 6-week long session is filling fast but a few evening slots remain and our day classes offer a great opportunity to fill a day with fun. Check out the schedule below.

DAY Classes - 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. begin Monday, January 10; Tuesday, January 11; Wednesday, January 12; and Thursday, January 13.

EVENING Classes - 6-8:30 p.m. begin Monday, January 10; Tuesday, January 11; and Thursday, January 13.

For more information, call Karen at 304-720-9851 or email Karen@capitolclayarts.com.