Winter 2011 Class Schedule

Until the weather warms up I am offering workshops in my studio. Longer session classes will start up again in April. Please keep in mind my studio can be drafty in the winter. Its not so cold you will be uncomfortable but I am in an old factory.

All classes are held at 13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, Ohio. Studio 328 (3rd Floor). Email Gina at artzy_grl@yahoo.com to register. Cash, check or credit is accepted at the time of registration.

Refund policy: I need to maintain a certain number of students to run a class. You must cancel no less then one week before the start date of the class or workshop. A $10 processing fee will be deducted if you cancel. Cancellations will less then one week's notice will not receive a refund with the exception of a medical emergency.

Two-Day Tray Making Workshop (All Levels):
Saturday, February 5th & 12th, 10am-12pm, $65

Learn to make basic hand built trays with and without handles in this two-day workshop. We will use stoneware clay to roll out slabs, then stamp and texture our trays or plates. The second class we be will spend glazing our pieces. The fee includes clay, glazes and firings. Pieces will be available for pick up on February 19th or after.

Two-Day Ceramic Jewelry Making Workshop (All Levels):
Saturday, March 12th from 10am-12pm and Saturday, March 19th from 10am-1pm, $70

Learn to make beads, buttons and pendants with stoneware clay. The first class will be spent cutting, carving and stamping our pieces. The following week we will refine the edges on our pieces and add glazes. Please note the 2nd day of this workshop is longer to accommodate for the finishing of our pieces. The fee includes clay, glazes and firings.

Classes for April and May will be announced in February.

The great thing about etsy is all of the cool handmade stuff. The bad thing about etsy is I don't have money to buy all of the cool handmade stuff. Here are my 2 most recent purchases...

A lovely ring from Smashing. Not the exact ring but I pulled a similar one from her etsy site. She is so kind to make me custom orders. I will definitely be back for more. And as long as she keeps breaking my sugar containers I'll be busy with commissions for her too!

I also scored this awesome tunic on sale from MissFragola. She is in Canada and ships her items very quickly. I highly recommend buying from her shop. Her clothing is definitely well made. Again, I will be back for more!

My aqua mug is included in this beautiful treasury today. Click on the photo to go to the page. Thank you to fundamentalfindings for putting together this stunning treasury full of aquas and blues.

One of my wareables has made it into a treasury with some other awesome clevelanders from Cleveland Handmade (search word clevelandteam on etsy). Thanks SimpleAdorning!

i made new things but not with clay this time...

I have a new line of jewelry for the summer. It includes both handmade ceramic pendants and beaded work. I had missed making jewelry and enjoyed getting back into things. I will be listing a few on etsy each week so check back often. The new lined is called "Wareables". I feel they are directly related to my other ceramic wares.

I am also on the twitter bandwagon. I know, I know. But I hope to use it to network for art and I would like to post promotions for my followers so you can find me at cleveland_grl.

new work to see at the bazaar bizarre at the ingenuity festival. this is the first ever summer edition of the show. from 4-6 on friday admission is free to the festival. stop by to check out some great artwork, etc from local artists. i'm offering some sales due to admission costs. mugs are usually $25...they will be on sale for $20 or 4/$75 as well as sales on noodle dishes and my older line of jewelry.

shown is my a little something from my new line...no sales but nevertheless the good deals.

I will be at the Willoughby Artsfest Saturday afternoon from 10-5 with the help of my trusty assistant Becca. She has been bribed with swag, drinks, and food. Please join us on Erie St. I'm located btwn 2nd and 3rd St. See you there...did I mention new work as well.

etsy sites i like...

ryan takaba. fellow kent grad. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9887975

jill popowich. funky jewelry. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5048296

nutraj. funky chunky jewelry. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=79407

and joneshandmadegoods. love this rabbit cup. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9446812

Snow Day!

Therefore the perfect day to premiere new artwork. This is from a line of jewelry I am working on. Stoneware pendants (unglazed on the backs). They are stamped with Indian textile stamps. I hope to have lots of them for my Orange Art Center Show as well as my show at Local Girl on Friday, May 23rd.

More goodies to come.

Did you know you get a free gift with any etsy purchase in March?!

Ceramic Jewelry Clearance

click on http://GinaDeSantis.etsy.com

It is winter studio cleaning time. Pottery and ceramic jewelry is listed and will be added daily. Free shipping on jewelry items!
All of the necklaces are made from stoneware clay and then stamped with commercial and handmade stamps and linocuts. I also added the pendants I made on the potter's wheel. Stop by and check them out.