noodley. makes me want some pho...

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.

some of my favorite etsy items...

etsy sites i like...

ryan takaba. fellow kent grad. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9887975

jill popowich. funky jewelry. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5048296

nutraj. funky chunky jewelry. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=79407

and joneshandmadegoods. love this rabbit cup. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9446812

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

art girl sample sale. all of these lovely items will be added to etsy throughout the week.

new work

showing some blog love.

i had a nice little bit of fellow blogger love from valerie tyler. check out the sweet write up and her beautiful jewelry while you're at it! (valerietyler.etsy.com)

http://artaddict.wordpress.com/2008/03/17/the-perfect-purple-plate/

lovely blizzard keeping me from getting to my studio and trimming. no fun pictures today.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/clevelandgrl/

new glaze combo, burgundy and glossy white

blue skies in my head...

Snow Day!

Therefore the perfect day to premiere new artwork. This is from a line of jewelry I am working on. Stoneware pendants (unglazed on the backs). They are stamped with Indian textile stamps. I hope to have lots of them for my Orange Art Center Show as well as my show at Local Girl on Friday, May 23rd.

More goodies to come.

Did you know you get a free gift with any etsy purchase in March?!

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 ....

new links for you...

my co-worker, fellow artist, and lover of coffee and treats miss allyson meier...check out her photo blog of cool paintings, etc.

http://allysonmeier.blogspot.com/

here is my article from cleveland magazine's spring 2008 home decor issue.
enjoy.
happy birthday to me.

works in progress...
handmade ceramic coasters, that begin as slightly mishapen tiles. stamped with textile stamps in this case a beautiful geometric pattern.

So many new places to find my pottery...
A great blog called all things handmade...http://etsymini.blogspot.com/2003/08/ceramics-and-pottery-page-3.html
They kindly list etsy shops free of charge in different categories.

I am also in the Cleveland Magazine special Spring Home Decor Issue out in March. Subscribers already have received it. Please check it out.

Finally I have some deals on my etsy site. Lots of good pottery, ceramic gifts, and jewelry. Free shipping if you spend over $25 for the remainder of the month.

close
closer
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late at night in the studio. lakewood screw factory. little gifts left along the path. not by ghosts. by neighbors. trinkets to guide the way.

new things to share...

some things are already bisqued. others just made this weekend. hopefully i will have colorful glazed work to show you soon. enjoy.

p.s. did you sign up for my ceramic classes yet??? http://www.arthouseinc.org/.

websites worth checking out...

http://www.iheartclevelandcom

http://www.sporkfashion.com/

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