Just in time for the holidays!

Check out this great article in the NY Times about buying handmade...click here to read more.

And don't forget to check out the Bazaar Bizarre Eastside edition on Larchmere Blvd this Fri and Sat from 10-8pm during the holiday stroll. Black Friday is much more fun when you can shop local and avoid the malls. Hope to see you there! Happy Turkey Day. Gobble gobble.

Another installment of "My Life in List Form". Because that is only way I accomplish anything.
1. This weekend I made 80 ornaments. Today I get to spend my time at the studio prettying them up. I hate this part.
2. New plan. Marry rich. Get full time live in masseuse. This ceramics chick's back hurts.
3. Beer Engine in a few. Starting this week out right.
4. We are a few days away from my favorite meal of the year. I'm a foodie.
5. 3 down. Lots to go. 1 inch down as well. Thats even better.
6. Christmas tree is up. Purple, silver and pink. Its like Jem and frickin holograms.
7. 5 bottles of left over wine. I live alone. That's 5 good nights this week.
8. Mop the kitchen floor again. Tonic water incident last evening. Oops.
9. Soup of the week: vegetable with israeli couscous. mmmm.
10. I'm thankful this year that: I'm in an amazing studio with a lot of supportive artists, I have a day job in the arts, I don't work in retail purgatory (which includes not being covered in glitter, sweat or tears at the end of a work day), That I have 2 weeks at Christmas to spend with my family and relax, and that I have lots of shows coming up so I get to share my artwork with all of you and get out of the studio and be social! Oh yes, and I'm thankful I have amazing friends who will watch my booth for me. You rock!

More work that was displayed during the Nov. 7th Open Studio event. Some of these pieces will be at my holidays shows...others only at the Dec. 19th event. I definitely want to explore making more teapots in 2010.

More work by another visiting artist Elizabeth Emery. She has a show this Friday at SPACES Gallery.

At long last photos from the Lake Erie Building Open House. Here is some of the work by the visiting artists in my space. Enjoy!

Catnip mice by Deborah Pinter.


Sara (of Small Screen Designs) fixing her display and a shopper.


More work by Small Screens.


Kelli of Frank-n-Stuff and Kylee of Kyko.


More Frank-n-Stuff clothing.

Here is my event calendar for the remainder of 2009. Please note that my studio will be open on the Dec. 19th event during the Cleveland Handmade Last Minute Market in the Lake Erie Building.


11.14.09 & 11.15.09 Tiny Canary

10-6 pm both days. Columbus, OH.


11.27.09 & 11.28.09 Eastside Bazaar Bizarre

10-8pm both days

12635 Larchmere Blvd


12.3.09 Cleveland Handmade's Last Minute Market

10-6pm at the Wooltex Gallery

1900 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH.


12.12.09 & 12.13.09 Bazaar Bizarre Westside

noon - 9 pm Saturday, noon - 6 pm Sunday

1300 W. 78th St, Cleveland, OH.


12.19.09 Cleveland Handmade Last Minute Market at the Lake Erie Building

10-6pm, 13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH.

The show is on the 2nd floor but I will be in my studio on the 3rd floor.




Check back for regular calendar updates as the holiday season approaches.

I was in a gift guide on etsy! Click here. Hopefully my mug is still there.

And come see me Sat and Sun in Columbus for Tiny Canary!

My pottery classes at Art House are wrapping up shortly but they have some other great class offerings for the remainder of 2009. Visit http://www.arthouseinc.org for more information!

ART HOUSE WINTER CLASSES
FINAL DAY TO REGISTER - NOV. 5
MIXED MEDIA DRAWING
with Melinda Placko
Wednesdays, November 11 - December 12
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Class fee: $70, four student minimum
Expand your definition of drawing as you explore a variety of techniques on a wide range of surfaces. Students will experiment with pencils, pens, charcoal, pastels, acrylics and collage as they refine their skills and discover new means of self-expression.

THE YOUNG ARTIST'S STILL LIFE
with Tim Callaghan
Saturdays, November 7 - November 28
9:30 - 11:00 amAges 9 - 12
Class fee: $55, five student minimum
Working on traditional and non-traditional surfaces, students will learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting while developing his or her own unique style and skills. A perfect start for every young Picasso!


TO REGISTER FOR ANY WINTER CLASS Contact Stephanie Kluk TODAY at 216.398.8556

another installment of: my life in list form. because without lists i would never get anything done. ever.
1. i'm feeling defeated lately. one medication has ruined my life. its supposed to help. it didn't.
2. i have too much to do and trying to fit a social life into this schedule is difficult. age 29 should be fun, yes?
3. its cold. its dark early. its time to find a winter home. not. in. ohio.
4. i still haven't found a gnome to follow me around and assist me with my work and chores.
5. if this gnome could go to the gym for me that would be even better.
6. this list is depressing.
7. do 10,000 things before the open studio on sat.
8. go to taco night.