See my work this Friday at the Forty Plus Faculty Show.


The Patron Party is Friday, April 29th from 6-9pm for $20 per person. The Saturday and Sunday hours are free and open to the public. Please check out this amazing exhibit.

Summer Show Calendar

 

Find me and my work at the following shows...

Cleveland Handmade Market at the Orange Art Center
Sunday, June 27th from 10am to 5pm.
31500 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124

I Made It Market! at Southside Works
Pittsburgh, PA
Friday, July 16 5pm-10pm
Saturday, July 17 2pm-10pm
Sunday, July 18 2pm-5pm
Visit the site for more info

Lakewood Arts Festival
Saturday, August 7th from 10am to 6pm.
Visit the website for more info.

Find me and my dog dishes and cat bowls tomorrow evening at the Animals in Art Exhibit. The Patron Party is Thursday, December 3rd from 6-9pm. Tickets are $30 in advance or at the door. Call 216.831.5130 to purchase tickets. This event benefits both the Orange Art Center and the Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village. The exhibition will be up all week during normal business hours (Mon-Thurs, 9:30-4). Then on December 12th & 13th stop by the OAC for a craft sale which is free and open to the public. The show is 10-4pm on Sat and 12-4pm on Sunday. I hope to see you there!

Here is a class I think you should take! ....

Glass Fusing at the Orange Art Center

Instructor Jennifer Szalkowski will teach you how to cut and assemble glass to create one-of-a-kind fused glass pieces. Students will create a variety of jewelry pieces and tiles while experimenting with a variety of fusing concepts. This course also includes the use of dichroic glass, glass decals, and photo fusing paper to add unique design elements. Basic firing schedules will also be discussed. Additional supplies will be available for purchase.

Visit the artist’s website at http://www.fusionstudioscleveland.com

Sept 30 – Nov 18 (no class Oct 7)
11:00-2:00 pm $145
***additional material fee

Oct 14 – Nov 18
6:00 – 9:00 pm $130.50
***additional material fee

***Each class includes an additional material fee of $95 payable to Jenn at the first class.

For more information or to sign up contact Gina DeSantis at 216.831.5130

The Orange Art Center is located at:
31500 Chagrin Blvd
Pepper Pike, OH 44124

The Orange Art Center is excited to announce a new line up of ceramics classes for the fall 2009 session. Mark Yasenchack will be taking over the Basic Pottery course on Tuesday mornings while Theresa Yondo will be teaching the Advanced Pottery course on Thursday morning. Gina DeSantis will be instructing a new course mid-morning on Fridays. Each of our instructors exhibit regularly and participate in craft shows around the country.

Mr. Yasenchack received his BS from Baldwin-Wallace College in Biology in 1987 with a strong concentration in ceramics, glazing making and B&W photo techniques. He later went on to attend Cuyahoga Community College from 1990-1991 where he studied glaze and wheel throwing. For those of you who are not familiar with Mark’s work please visit his web-site at www.markyasenchack.com.

Theresa is an Ohio artist working primarily in clay. As a teacher she explores creative possibilities with her students while exploring their full potential as an artist. She received her BA from Cleveland State in 1987 and her MFA in 1997 from Kent State University. To learn more about Ms. Yondo please visit her ceramic blog at theresayondo.blogspot.com. We are so pleased to have these seasoned artists as part of our Center.

In addition to teaching for the Orange Art Center Gina DeSantis also teaches for Art House and through her studio in Lakewood, Ohio. Ms. DeSantis holds a MFA from Kent State University. She will also be offering a workshop focusing on ceramic jewelry design. You may view more information and examples of Gina’s work at www.ginadesantisceramics.com.

Tuesday: Basic Pottery with Mark Yasenchack
Sept 15th – Nov 17th, 9:30-12:30pm – 10 wks, $243
And Dec 1st – 15th, 9:30-12:30pm – 3wks, $108

Thursday: Advanced Pottery with Theresa Yondo
Sept Sept 17th – Nov 19th, 9:30-12:30pm – 10 wks, $243
And Dec 3rd – 17th, 9:30-12:30pm – 3wks, $108

Friday: Ceramics On and Off the Wheel with Gina DeSantis
Sept 25th – Nov 20th (no class on Oct. 2nd), 11-2pm - 8 wks, $205
And Dec 4th – 18th, 11-2pm – 3wks, $108

Ceramic Jewelry Design Workshop with Gina DeSantis
Oct 10th & 11th, 10am-1pm, $85

Please feel free to contact us at 216-831-5130 with any questions or to register for a class or workshop today. Or visit our website at http://www.orangeartcenter.org. We are located at 31500 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124.

I have a lot of new classes for the fall! I have 2 wheel throwing classes at Art House as well as a glazing workshop. Check out the listings below or on their website. Contact Elizabeth at 216.398.8556 to sign up today. My classes fill quickly.

Mondays, Sept 14-Oct 19, 6:30-8:30

Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 20; 6:30-8:30 pm

Registration deadline: Sept. 10

Mondays, Oct. 26-Nov. 23; 6:30-8:30 pm

Tuesdays, Oct. 27-Nov. 24; 6:30-8:30 pm

Registration deadline: Oct. 22

Cost: $125 for 5 week session, $225 for two 5 week sessions purchased in advance, 5 student minimum

Class fee includes: 25lbs of clay, glazes, and firings.

All levels welcome.

Sooth your mind by throwing bowls and cups on the ceramics wheel, or if you are more advanced, try plates, teapots, and large bowls. Classes are small to allow for individual instruction and to provide every student the opportunity to delve into their creative side. Add unique handles and spouts to your art pieces. Make them beautiful with your own original paint designs. Enjoy your finished products both for their appearance and utility. All clays and glazes are food, microwave, and dishwasher safe.

I will also be teaching at Orange Art Center on Fridays in the fall. See the class listings below.
On and Off the Wheel:
Friday, September 15 - November 20

(no class on October 2)

11:00AM-2:00PM 8 weeks $205

Friday, December 4 - December 18

11:00AM-2:00PM 3 weeks $108

DeSantis, Gina: NEW Ceramic Jewelry Design Workshop
Saturdays, October 10 & 11

10:00AM - 1:00PM 2 days

I will also have 2 kids classes. Visit the website for more details in the coming weeks.

you should come visit me and other fab artists at the orange art center invitational this weekend. Apr 5-6, Sat-Sun, noon-5. located on chagrin blvd, pepperpike.

berry bowls...new things.
these will be available at my show this sat and sun at the orange art center in pepperpike. wholesale inquiries also welcomed.

2 Places to find this art chick and her wares in April in the Cleveland area...

Orange Art Center Artists’ Invitational
Fine Arts & Craft Sale
31500 Chagrin Blvd,
Pepperpike, OH

Saturday, April 5, 2008
12:00PM-5:00PM

Sunday, April 6, 2008
12:00PM-5:00PM

Ceramics, clothing, enamels, fine jewelry, glass, oil painting, painted silk scarves and prints

Greetings blog readers...
I have one more class until the summer session begins in June. Visit http://www.arthouseinc.org for more info. The beginning wheel throwing class only has a few spots left! Sign up soon.

I will be listing a show schedule soon for the spring and summer season on this site and http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com. I can confirm I will be at the Orange Art Center Invitational on April 5-6 (Sat & Sun) from 12-5. Visit http://www.orangeartcenter.org/ for more info.

Finally I am offering a deal on my wholesale items...no minimum orders for the month of March. Email me at artzy_grl@yahoo.com for a price list or visit me at ....