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.

New Clearance Functional Ceramics listed on my etsy site. I keep adding things daily.

My work can also be found at Room Service in Ohio City, located on Detroit Rd near w. 65th. (Its just before Cleveland Public Theater if you are driving east). I won't being doing shows for awhile so check out newer works there and on my sites for the meantime.

Also I will have pieces in the Geauga Humane Society's Empty Bowls Project. This is a great benefit for our animal buddies. Please show your support. Visit http://www.geaugalink.com/extlinks/humanefrm.html for more info.

i just discovered a potter i like has a blog. you should visit it...

http://christaassad.com/

clearance items being listed on etsy on a daily basis. its studio cleaning time! i have the next 5 months to make new ceramic goodies therefore i need to make some space in le studio. check it out!

http://GinaDeSantis.etsy.com.

Ceramics Classes in Cleveland 2008 Winter Schedule

Below is my schedule of new classes for Art House (http://www.arthouseinc.org). For more info or to sign up visit the website or contact Becky Cummings at 216-398-8556

Beginner Ceramics on the Wheel
Session One: 6 weeks Mondays,

February 4th ‐ March 10th 6:30‐8:30 p.m.
Session Two: 6 weeks Mondays, March 24th ‐ April 27th 6:30‐8:30 p.m.
Price for Member: $133 Price for Non‐member: $148 Registration Deadline: Jan. 21 ‐ Session 1
Instructor: Gina DeSantis
This class is designed for those students with little‐to‐no experience working on the potter’s wheel. Emphasis will be
placed on beginning wheel‐throwing techniques including wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, and finishing. Techniques for creating handles and surface decoration will also be explored. Tools can be purchased at Pat Catan’s, craft Center for about $10 dollars. *Class fee includes clay, slab roller, wheels, glazes and firings of several pieces.*

Advanced Ceramics
Instructor: Gina DeSantis
10 weeks Tuesdays, February 5th ‐ April 8th 6:30‐8:30 p.m.
Price for Member: $199 Price for Non‐member: $221 Registration Deadline: January 29th
This course is designed for intermediate to advanced potters. Through experimentation in shaping, decorating
and altering simple forms, students will develop a deeper understanding of functional forms. The coursework will involve both slab work and wheel throwing basics. We will also investigate the functional form’s evolution throughout ceramic art history. *Class fee includes clay, slab roller, wheels, glazes and firings of several pieces*
**Students who wish to obtain one graduate credit hour through Ashland University are required to create no less than
10 pieces, each exploring different shapes and decorative techniques, provide a 1‐3 paragraph artist statement that will
be presented during the final critique of the assignment, and keep a sketchbook of thoughts and ideas leading to their
final project.

Bela Dubby Holiday Art Sale

This Saturday, December 8th from 10-7. An artist's reception for their current show will be coinciding with the sale from 4-7. Bela Dubby is located at 13321 Madison Ave.(just west of 117th, Lakewood, OH).
My ornaments will be on sale for $3 each. (Regularly $5 each). Its my last public show of 2007 so get them while you can! Hope to see you there. Happy Holidays.

Find me in Cleveland this month toting my functional ceramic wares at

Bizarre Bazaar: Saturday, December 1st from noon-9 in the Sincere Building. Visit http://www.bazaarbizarre.org/ for more info.

Bela Dubby Arts Bazaar: Saturday, December 8th from 10-7. Located at 13321 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107.

These are my last shows of 07. You can always find me on etsy...

Etsy Buy Handmade GinaDeSantis

http://www.indiepublic.com/ is a new place to find me

have you taken the pledge???

http://www.buyhandmade.org/

Contemporary Functional Ceramics

just added to http://ginadesantis.etsy.com/

another show to see me at... the Bazaar Bizarre Dec 1st. More info coming soon.

New work for sale at the following sites...

http://ginadesantis.etsy.com/ &

http://ginadesantis.myartplot.com/

Holiday Shows and Galleries to find me and/or my work at...

Local Girl Gallery (see link in the sidebar)

Brecksville Heartfelt Holiday Nov 10-11, consignment area

Art House Holiday Show Nov 17.

For more frequent updates visit http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com

new things on etsy... http://ginadesantis.etsy.com/

show updates on... http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com/

i feel almost professional...

my new site will now be http:///www.ginadesantisceramics.com. no more blogger for me. everything you need to know will be updated on that site including new work, where to find it and where to take my classes.

thanks to zen master mike.

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!

Join Art House at the Southside in Tremont. Present the flyer above and 20% of your check is donated back to Art House. I recommend the portobella sandwich...
See you there!

CERAMICS & POTTERY COURSE IN CLEVELAND

There will be another basic class beginning Tues Apr 10 as well.
Below is my summer teaching schedule...The Advanced course is also offered for one credit hour through Ashland University.

BASIC CERAMIC TECHNIQUES– Teen & Adult
Instructor: Gina DeSantis
Date: 6 weeks, Mondays, June 18 – July 9 and July 23 - August 6
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

This class is designed for those students with little-to-no experience working on the potter’s wheel. Emphasis will be placed on beginning wheel-throwing techniques including wedging, centering, pulling, trimming, and finishing. Techniques for creating handles and surface decoration will also be explored. Class fee includes clay, tools, slab roller, wheels, glazes and firings of several pieces.

Member: $113 Non-Member: $125 MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 11


INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED CERAMICS–Adult
Instructor: Gina DeSantis
Date: 6 weeks, Tuesdays, June 19 – July 10 and July 24 - August 7
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced potters. Students will learn fundamental and advanced throwing techniques. The class will discuss form and how it affects the function of the vessel. Forms will be created throughout the class both on and off the wheel. It will focus on making unique shapes and forms on the wheel. Students will learn techniques to enhance their thrown forms both on and off the wheel.

Students seeking college credit will be expected to demonstrate knowledge in the terms and techniques covered throughout the class.
Students taking the course for graduate credit are required to complete the following assignment:
The final project will require students to throw 10 tea bowls, tumblers, or mugs based on the wheel thrown methods explored in class. Each tea bowl should represent a different shape or size. No two should be alike. Sketches should be kept to document ideas and forms. The final critique will include a discussion of which forms were successful and how these forms evolved on the wheel.

Member: $113 Non-Member: $125 MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 11

Contact:
Annie Schorgl
Program/Volunteer Coordinator
Art House--Where Art Lives
www.arthouseinc.org
3119 Denison Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44109
P 216-398-8556
F 216-398-8335
E aschorgl@arthouseinc.org

Have a mojito, support the arts!

Enjoy delicious dining and support ART HOUSE.

Attend the new EAT YOUR ART OUT dining series at area restaurants. Dine for lunch or dinner at Johnny Mango on Monday, March 19, 2007. Present the flyer at Johnny Mango and 20% of your check will benefit ART HOUSE.

For additional questions on EAT YOUR ART OUT or other Art House programs, please call 216-398-8556 ext.2 or visit www.arthouseinc.org

Johnny Mango
3120 Bridge Avenue
Ohio City
216-575-1919

Contact Information email: aschorgl@arthouseinc.org
phone: 216-398-8556, ext. 2
web: http://www.arthouseinc.org

STUDIO CLEARANCE!!!

I have a lot of new work and I am running out of space. Check out my etsy site for studio clearance sales. If you are a Clevelander email me and let me know. I can adjust the listing so that you do not have to pay shipping.

http://GinaDeSantis.etsy.com

Empty Bowls 2007

For those of you that know me, you know I love animals. Every year I donate pieces to the Geauga Humane Society/Rescue Village. On March 3, you can attend their annual Empty Bowls Event. Tickets cost $50 or $100. You get a handmade bowl of your choice, soup or chili, bread, and dessert...all you can eat. The food is kindly donated from area restaurants. Proceeds go directly to providing food, shelter, and medical care for the animals in the Rescue Village's care.

This year Robert Bateman (http://www.robertbateman.ca/), a renowned wildlife artist, environmentalist, and naturalist has donated a bowl. You can bid on ebay from Sat, Feb 24 at 8 p.m. until Sat, Mar 3 at 8 p.m. The link is http://givingworks.ebay.com.

For more info go to http://www.geaugahumane.org

FREE SHIPPING...

...in my etsy store. But only through Feb. 28th. (my b-day). and for Clevelanders you can stop by the studio too. just drop me an email.
happy valentine's day.
xoxo
gina

earthenware experiments...
i usually work with stoneware however i was given some earthenware glazes so i decided to play a bit. all of the work can be found on http://GinaDeSantis.etsy.com.

Pottery courses at Art House:

Basic Ceramic Techniques – Teen and Adult Class Artist/Instructor: Gina DeSantis (me!)
6 weeks: Mondays, Jan. 29 – March 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. REGISTER BY JANUARY 22: $105 per student, most materials included$95 Individual Level Members and aboveClay tools if needed additional $10 for both members and non-members
AFTER JANUARY 22: ADD $5 LATE REGISTRATION FEE

Ceramics Open Studio – ALL AGES WELCOME!
6 weeks: Mondays, Jan. 29 – March 5 from 8:30-9:30 p.m.Cost: $12.00 per hour, includes use of wheels, firings and glazesClay an additional $12 for a 25 lb. Bag; NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Intermediate/Advanced Ceramics and Slip Techniques Adult Class and Professional Development WorkshopArtist/Instructor: Gina DeSantis
10 weeks: Tuesdays, Jan. 30-April 3 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. REGISTER BY JANUARY 22: $175 per student, some materials included; $158 for for Individual Level Members and aboveAdditional $177 to receive 1 credit from Ashland University
Clay tools if needed additional $10 for both members and non-members
AFTER JANUARY 22: ADD $5 LATE REGISTRATION FEE
To sign up for one of my courses contact Art House at
216.398.8556 or check out http://www.arthouseinc.org

a full list of the courses they offer is on the website as well.

incomplete things

Happy Holidays. here are pics from the bizarre bazaar. no shows soon but website stuff is in the works. etsy should be updated soon. click on my store link.

Last show of 2006.

Bela Dubby, 13321 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH

From 10am t o 5pm

(just east of W.14oth)

Grab some coffee, shop local for the holidays.

After this show you will find me via http://GinaDeSantis.etsy.com. If you see something you like I can waive shipping for Clevelanders who want to drop by the studio.

Merry Christmas.

http://www.bazaarbizarre.org/cleveland.html

Come to the Bazaar Bizarre this Sat at 1300 Gallery, 1300 W. 78th St, Cleveland. Noon till 9.

NEW THINGS AT http://GinaDeSantis.etsy.com

Come visit!

TEASER

This Saturday I will be at Art House, where will you be?

Find my work in December at

The House of Blues Second Annual Holiday Bazaar. Wednesday, November 29 from 4-8pm. The show is located in the Cambridge room (the door to the left when you enter the building). Its a great show. Complementary food and beverages, fantastic art...I should mention the quality last year was great. I can't say that about all shows. http://hob.com/venues/clubvenues/foundationroom/eventdetail.asp?event_id=1906
***This event is for Foundation Room members. I have a guest list for the event. If you would like to attend drop me an e-mail ASAP.

The Bazaar Bizarre at 1300 Gallery. Saturday, December 2 from noon till 9. This will be my last show of the Christmas season. Please stop by. Its a diverse event and one of 1300's last events before they close their doors.
http://www.bazaarbizarre.org/