Tray Making Workshop

Until the weather warms up I am offering workshops in my studio. Longer session classes will start up again in April. Its a good opportunity to try a class for a lower price and see if you enjoy working with clay. All the info is below. I hope you can join me. I only have five spots left. Its not a big studio and I like to make sure everyone has enough space work comfortably.

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. You can also call me at 440.785.5409 to sign up.

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):
ONLY 5 SPOTS AVAILABLE! REGISTER ASAP!

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.

Screw Factory Artists' Annual Holiday Open Studio When: Saturday, November 6th from 1:00pm to 8:00pm Where: The Lake Erie Building located at 13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107. The Lake Erie Building is quickly becoming one of the Cleveland area’s most popular artist enclaves. Nestled in the Bird Town neighborhood of Lakewood this building houses a variety of studios. Many artists have worked in this space for over ten years. Media ranges from fine art to eclectic crafts including printmaking, mosaics, fiber art and wearables, painting, portraiture, ceramics, glass and mixed media collage and installation. Participating artists include: Ann Brown, Libby Chaney, Gina DeSantis, Robb Durr, Katie Hanrahan, Michael Hudecek, Karen Jewell-Kett, Marc Konys, Sam Meador, Michelle Mowery, M.C. Nagel, Shannon Okey, Ann Onusko, Arabella Proffer, Ursula Ryan, Ryu no Sakebi, Kate Tobin, Achala Wali & Dorene Warner. Visit http://www.screwfactoryartists.com for updates and a list of visiting artists. Artist studios are on the 2nd and 3rd floors. The Templar Autos will be on display on the 3rd floor along with Lakewood is Art. Friends of Madison Park will be providing gift wrapping for guests. For more information regarding this event contact Gina DeSantis at artzy_grl@yahoo.com. For rental information contact Ralph Lukich of Omni Management at rlukich@omniprideone.com.

Wheel throwing classes at Art House!!!

They start next Monday. Have you signed up? My classes have been reformatted to 6 weeks rather than 5. I am very excited about this because I feel the students will be able to get a lot more work and one on one time throughout the session. Its a great class that is always a mix of new students and some regulars. Try your hand at making cups, bowls and plates. Intermediate to advanced students can work on lidded vessels, vases and teapots.

Visit Art House's site for all of the info. Contact them to sign up.

For any specific class content questions feel free to drop me a line at artzy_grl@yahoo.com.

CLAY ON THE WHEEL - All Levels

with Gina DeSantis Sooth your mind by throwing bowls or cups on the pottery wheel. If you are more advanced, try plates, lidded vessels or teapots. Classes are small to allow for individual instruction and to provide every student the opportunity to delve into their creative side. Become a part of one of the most popular programs at Art House! All clays are food, microwave and dishwasher safe. Mondays 6:30 - 8:30pm, 6 weeks Session I: Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 & 18 Session II: Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Class fee: $150 Class fee includes: 25 lbs of clay, glazes, firings Registration deadline: Session I Sept 7 Session II Oct 19 These classes are offered at Art House in Cleveland, Ohio. Call 216.398.8556 to register today!

Lakewood Arts Festival. Saturday, August 7th. 10am-6pm.

I hope to see you there! Its my first year in the show. All the info can be found here.

New Ceramics Classes!

I have some new classes starting...
First next week my wheel throwing class begins again at Art House. You need to register with them for the class. Call 216.398.8556 or visit their website for more info.

Then I have a hand building class starting in June at my studio.
Session 1: Wednesday Evenings from 7-9pm

June 2, 9, 16, 23
4 SPOTS LEFT!

Email me at artzy_grl@yahoo.com for registration or visit my site for all the other info. 

Spring Session:

Wednesday evenings (Only 3 spots left! Spots are not held without payment)
Apr 21, 28 and May 5, 12
4 weeks / 7-9pm

Summer Session 1:

Wednesday evenings
June 2, 9, 16, 23
4 weeks/ 7-9pm


This class is designed for beginning students as well as more advanced students wishing to expand their hand building skills. Using stoneware clay you will earn how to create functional pieces and sculptures using slab, coiling and basic mold techniques. Decorative techniques and glazing techniques will also be addressed.
Tools are available for use. There is no need to purchase any tools separately.

Cost $105. Includes (1) 25lb bag of clay, glazes and 2 firings. Additional clay may be purchased for $15 for a 25lb bag. Payment is due upon registration. Class size is limited to 6 students. Spaces cannot be held without payment. Please note: There is a $25 withdrawal fee. Notice of withdrawal must be received no later than 7 days prior to the first day of class. No refunds will be given after that time.

Class location: 13000 Athens Ave, Lakewood, OH. Studio #328.

Please email artzy_grl@yahoo.com to register or with any questions. 

tomorrow (sat, june 20th) i will be at the clifton arts and musicfest with plenty of new work and my wareables line (jewelry, made of clay and other stuff). rain or shine i hope to see you there.

visit my site and click on events for more info.

I have 2 cherry blossom mugs in the Kent State Cup Show. One already sold. There are some other great cups left as well. Go check it out. Its an amazing and unique show. I'm very proud to be a part of it.

I have just joined a new site to sell my work. Artfire is another great venue to sell work directly to my customers for a very small fee. Check out my page here.

Art House Events you should attend besides my awesome ceramics class:

WEAVE:
cocktails + connection + collaboration
Art House has been revitalizing our SEAN program.
Art House staff want to meet
current, past, and future SEAN members.
Mingle and network with other local artists.
Don't forget to bring your business cards!
where: Art House 3119 Denison Avenue
when: 7 - 9 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Free and open to all artists!
R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth Emery
eemery@arthouseinc.org
or 216.398.8556

visit http://www.arthouseinc.org for more information.

Last Minute Market!

Before I tell you about my last show of 2008 I must thank everyone for stopping by Bazaar Bizarre. It was my most successful show to date! During these crazy times it was a great feeling to have Clevelanders shopping and buying handmade! Also thank you to all of my new and returning etsy customers. I am doing my best to get everything shipped out USPS 2 day priority. Please order by this Friday, December 18th so that I can get everything out on time!

Cleveland Handmade is throwing a procrastinator's shopping event this Saturday, December 20th from 5-9 pm. Visit the google page kathy set up for all the info including a map.

i am hoping to begin classes and some artsy crafty diy parties in my studio very soon. please email me at artzy_grl@yahoo.com with "art class" in the title so you don't end up in spam! i will send out an email when i am all organized.

these classes will be in addition to my courses i teach at art house (http://www.arthouseinc.org/). they begin mid sept and include beginning wheel throwing on monday nights and intermediate/advanced wheel throwing on tues nights. both classes run from 6:30-8:30. in addition the advanced class is offered for one-credit hour at ashland university. its perfect for art teachers looking to expand studio skills.

p.s. i'm still planning that open studio. promise!

Ceramic Courses / Pottery Courses in Cleveland

Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics
Tues nights, 7 wks. begins June 19

Beginning Ceramics
Mon nights, 6 wks. begins June 18

both classes run from 7-9pm at Art House located on Denison Ave in Cleveland. Please contact Annie Schorgal at 216.398.8556
or visit http://www.arthouseinc.org

hope to see you there!