Spring and Summer Class Dates Announced!



I'm offering a few classes this spring. Please sign up quickly. Class size is limited to 8 students but I must have a minimum of 3 to run a class.

Hand Building (All Levels):
Students will learn a variety of techniques to make bowls, cups and plates with stoneware clay. Coiling and slab building, decorating and glazing will be covered in this four week class. The class fee includes all materials and firings. Work will be available to pick up one to two weeks after the session ends.

Each session is priced at $110. See payment information below.

Spring Session I: Wednesday, evenings, March 23, 30 & April 6 & 13. 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Spring Session II: Wednesday evenings, May 11, 18, 25 & June 1. 7:00pm-9:00pm.
Summer Session I: Thursday evenings, June 2, 9, 16 & 23. 6:30pm-8:30pm.

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.

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 Glamourous Life of An Artist???

Yesterday I spent my early evening having my photo taken for a local magazine. The article is about the Screw Factory/Lake Erie Building. Picture me wheel throwing in 95+ degree weather in a studio that gets the lovely western sun. This shoot was of course during the hottest time of day. I could feel the sweat dripping off my face into the cup I was throwing. I continued to break a sweat posing with a vase and a bowl. Just standing there I thought I was going to pass out. I asked if she could Photoshop out the sweat and heatstroke. I wasn't joking although I think perhaps she didn't think so.

But all press is good press, right? We'll see what happens in September. I'll post the link whenever it comes out. Maybe.

This weekend I sweat it out throwing more bowls for the Lakewood Arts Festival. Its crunch time as I have the Pittsburgh show next weekend. At least 2 more glaze firings await and I need to get items boxed, tagged, etc. And a few need to have a photo shoot this weekend. No matter how far you plan ahead sometimes the unforeseen (like the glorious Cleveland weather) bites you in the arse.

On the brightside I like to think I'm sweating off some weight.

Its almost time for my hand building class to begin. Visit my site for the info and to sign up. I have a few spots left.

I survived Clifton this year. No tents falling on my table. Thanks to everyone who came out. Have a good weekend!

Hand building Ceramic Classes at the Lake Erie Screw Factory

13000 Athens Ave
Lakewood, OH 44017

5 weeks: Tuesday evenings, June 30th - July 28th from 7-9 pm

Cost: $130, includes 1 25lb bag of clay, glazes and firings.

Payment is due one week prior to class. No refunds after June 25th. You must sign up for 5 week session. No drop-ins.

This class will focus on basic and intermediate hand building techniques. All levels are welcome. Students will learn the fundamentals of coil and slab construction. Working with stoneware clay, we will learn how to create sculptural or functional objects. A variety of decorative techniques will be covered as well.

Please contact artzy_grl@yahoo.com to register!

Check me out and some of my work from the Lake Erie Screw Factory Open Studio courtesy of the Lakewood Daily Snap blog. Many more artists are featured as well!

open studio tonight! lake erie screw factory.
4-9 pm.

13000 athens ave
lakewood, oh

all of the info is at http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com

The open studio at the Lake Erie Screw Factory is this Saturday, May 9th from 4-9pm. The front entrance on Athens will be open. I have lots of new work as well as seconds sale items.
13000 Athens Ave. Lakewood, 44107.

rutabaga nights is tomorrow night...sat may 2nd. 7-midnight.
come by my studio. it will be open. ruth and bridget will be joining me!

more details further down the blog or at http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com

A sneak peek of work that will be on display May 2nd during Rutabaga Nights, the LEAF Benefit (my studio on the 3rd floor will be open) and May 9th for the official Lake Erie Screw Factory Open Studio.


I think I need to make more teapots. I'm happy with how they turned out. One needs a refire for a slight glaze issue but I am confident it will survive looking foxier than ever.

The following event will be held in my studio's building. I plan on having my space open. Ruth Sholtis-Furyes and Bridget Ginley will be joining me.

Please join us on May 2nd for Rutabaga Nights, Lakewood Earth and Food Community's first fundraising gala. There will be local food and drink from the area's best restaurants, multiple bands and a silent auction. Come celebrate the growing season and show your support for our local food system by benefiting City Fresh and LEAF. Download the Sponsorship Letter and Form for more information about event sponsorship and donations. Help spread the word: Download and print posters and flyers today.

Lakewood Earth and Food's First Annual Fundraising Gala
Support Local Food and Celebrate the Growing Season
Live Music, Food and Beer
Tickets are $100 $50 $25 and $15 for students
Proceeds will benefit LEAF and City Fresh

Tickets are available from LEAF members and at Phoenix Coffee 15108 Detroit Ave in Lakewood.

Rutabaga Nights
May 2nd 7 PM until Midnight
Screw Factory Building
13000 Athens Avenue
Lakewood, Ohio

Stay tuned to www.LEAFCommunity.org for more details about this event!

LEAF Community Mission:
Lakewood Earth And Food Community is dedicated to the development of a more sustainable, healthful and economically viable community through environmentally responsible actions producing broad access to fresh, local foods and culture.

more newness.
i have not made vases in a very long time. quite like the teapots i felt it was time. this round of serving bowls is a little more asian in influence. i ovaled half of them and so far i like the results. i think i may do the same for the noodle dishes for a new twist. noodle dishes for me are something that i make when i'm stuck. its not the only time i create them. they are like a reflex at this point which is why i turn to them when i feel creative but stuck. i think the variation on them will be exciting.

For Immediate Release: Lake Erie Building Spring Open Studio

The Lake Erie Screw Factory artists are opening their studios to the public on Saturday, May 9^th from 4-9 pm. A variety of fine art and craft will be on display and for sale.

Featuring the work of Ann Brown, Gina DeSantis, Katie Hanrahan, Hunter Harrison, Peter Jennings, Marc Konys, Allyson Meier, M.C. Nagel, Martin O’Connor, Steven Ollay, Ann Onusko, Kari Sanford, Ruth Sholtis-Furyes, Kate Tobin and Liz Trenholme.

The Lake Erie Buildling is located in the Bird Town area of Lakewood at 13000 Athens Ave. The building houses artist studios and local businesses. Both the second and third floors house artist studios.

Visit http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com for more info or contact Gina DeSantis at artzy_grl@yahoo.com

Tonight is the night! Artist Open Studio

October 17th from 6-9pm
Lake Erie Building (Lake Erie Screw Factory)

13000 Athens Ave

Lakewood, OH 44107

Any questions call 440.785.5409. I will not be near email much today. I have to set up. I hope you can join us this evening! Have a great weekend.

oldies but goodies

i am using the open studio at the lake erie building (lake erie screw factory) as a way to clean out my studio. i am having a seconds sale. seconds include older work that no longer reflects my current direction, experiments or pieces with minor flaws. most represent old work and experiments from grad school. i have about 4 boxes of seconds i am bringing to the studio this week. i have more at home still! help me clean out my studio and my inventory. i have work from $2-40 on sale and then my new, regular priced items of course! its a great way to get some nice christmas presents early in the season. i will also have lots of christmas ornaments!

see you friday 6-9 pm at 13000 athens ave!

i am very excited to have another wholesale order under my belt. i am even more excited that it is a local business. its nice to have this area support its artists effectively. i hope you enjoy the ornaments. they have been a nice retreat to make.

i still have this open studio thingy coming up. i'm excited. but i have more to do. it won't all be done but nevertheless i'm excited to share my space with the community. please join us at the lakewood screw factory aka the lake erie building at 13000 athens ave, lakewood oh. check out the main site for more info http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com/

this shindig happens fri, oct 17th from 6-9.

Early Warning.

Lake Erie Building Artist Open Studio .

Friday, October 17th from 6-9 p.m.
Located inside the Lake Erie Building at 13000 Athens Ave, 2nd & 3rd Floors
Lakewood, OH 44107

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The artists of the Lake Erie Building are hosting a fall open studio. This building houses art studios on the 2nd and 3rd floors as well as local businesses. The Screw Factory artists participating include Gina DeSantis, Ann Onusko, Marc Konys, Marcy Herman, Achala Wali and M.C. Nagel. Gina will be joined by jewelry designer Ruth Sholtis-Furyes and painter Anne Linsky. For more information and a complete list of artists visit http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com/ or contact Gina DeSantis at artzy_grl@yahoo.com.

Links to the artists:

Ann Onusko http://www.greatlakesdas.com/index.htm

Marc Konys http://www.marckonys.com/

a few things...
an open studio date has been set. mark your calendars for friday, october 17th. more details soon. it appears my studio neighbors want to welcome you as well so once everything is in order i will post info on this site and http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com/.

i still have a promotion until the end of august on etsy. its odd that no one ever takes advantage to these things. if you buy one item you get the 2nd for $5!!! shipping still applies and of course the second item must be of equal or lesser value. if you live in the cleveland area and want to pick up anything you see online at my studio or one of my shows drop me a line. i can waive the shipping costs for you!

lastly i have 2 shows to announce for the fall and winter. i will be at the tremont art festival (w/mike zellers, ruth sholtis-furyes, and ann mcneill) and in sept and brecksville heartfelt holiday (w/ruth and ann) in nov. again i will post more details asap.

have a great week!