Art Show and Silent Auction

by Laura on July 6, 2010

As potters, daydreaming is part of our job….Come see what we’ve dreamt up this summer at our inaugural summer art show this Saturday.

From stunning big bowls created by Charlie Parker to surface treated vessels created by Laura Irmis we, at Saltwater Ceramics, turn our daydreams into reality.

Join us for our inaugural summer art show Saturday, July 10th, 5pm-8:30pm
at Cakewalk Artists’ Co-op:
• Saltwater Ceramics art show
• Silent art auction for The Seabird Sanctuary
• Pottery demonstrations
• A Seabird Sanctuary presentation
• Delicious tropical tiki punch & expressive
hula hoop dance entertainment
Open to the public!

Cakewalk Artists’ Co-op
1114 Central Ave. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33709

During the art show, a silent auction will be held for The Seabird Sanctuary.

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Hands Across the Sand – NO OIL

by Laura on June 1, 2010

hands across the sand

June 26

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Seabird Sanctuary

June 1, 2010

I frequently visit the Seabird Sanctuary and know how desperate they are for supplies these days. Since I have lived in Florida and am very familiar in what they do to help our feathered coastal friends, I hope you can help as well. Here is a bit about them and their current needs:
“As the Sanctuary [...]

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Charlie Parker Joins Saltwater Ceramics

April 19, 2010

Charlie Parker is known for creating and teaching beautiful function pottery and large pots. He works out of  his St Petersburg studio, located at St Pete Clay Company. We are thrilled to have him join Saltwater Ceramics.
“I derive the greatest pleasure in transforming the earth’s raw material into functional works of art that enhance everyday [...]

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Camille Leone Show Preview

April 6, 2010

I have been super busy in my studio creating new work for the upcoming Camille Leone show presented by Square One taking place on Saturday, April 17th at the Ritz in Ybor.
Let me tell you, Square One puts on more than just an mixed media art show, it’s an EVENT…yes in capitals. With over 80 [...]

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Cakewalk Artists' Co-Op

March 15, 2010

March Reception at Cakewalk Artists’ Co-op
Don’t you ever want to be part of something? To feel pride in your life? To give back , help or support something bigger than you? I do.
Time is my biggest obstacle these days. With my baby boy walking and requiring most of my attention it is a challenge to [...]

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Gallery walk this Saturday!

March 11, 2010

Enjoy the St Pete downtown gallery walk this weekend (it’s the second saturday of every month) and see my new work. I just joined Calkwalk Artists’ Co-op on March 1st and am proud to be with such a group of talented artists! Cakewalk Artists’ Co-op is a cooperative studio and artist gallery featuring the work [...]

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Why do they call it Throwing?

February 15, 2010

Whenever I explain to people that I “hand throw” my work they get this paricular look on their face..so to help explain the origin I found this article in one of my favorite magazines, The Studio Potter:
http://www.studiopotter.org/articles/?art=art0001
To throw. Potters at Marshall Pottery in Texas describe their work at the potters wheel as turning. They understand [...]

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Hands Across the Sand

February 8, 2010

This Saturday at 1:00 at any local beach, there is a gathering and protest for everyone who supports the anti drilling campaign in efforts to protect our beautiful beaches. Lately, I have been unable to donate to one of my favorite causes, Surfrider, so instead I am doing what I can to support what I [...]

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Artist at heart

January 13, 2010

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist after growing up”
Quoted from the book A Whack on the Side of the Head: How You Can Be More Creative by Roger von Oech discussing the importance of imagination and creative questioning and ‘what ifs’.

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