December News at Naples Clay Place!
Have you seen The Clay Place's write-up in the Resort Pages latest issue. Here is a quote from the article, On any given day you may drop by to observe James practicing his craft in the beautiful, tropical setting. You'll be amazed by all the nautical pottery he has created, including 18th century cannons. Jim has a unique talent for reflecting the tones of the environment and the joy of living in his works.
Our featured artist of the month is George Ohr (1857-1918) the self-proclaimed "Mad Potter of Biloxi" created a body of ceramic work which defied the aesthetic conventions of the 19th century America. Ohr is considered an early leader in the modernist movement and it is his creative spirit which informs the mission of the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum. His extraordinary cultural legacy is recognized for its power and integrity and for its important influence on the 20th and 21st century art. Ohr's work was rediscovered in the 1960s and is admired by artists and collectors alike. To learn more about the artist visit his website at www.georgeohr.org
Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Here are a few new pieces of pottery for this month...
Visit The Clay Place's gallery to get your 2012 "Christmas" fish ornaments - the perfect tropical token for the holiday season!
Hurry in because they go quickly!
If you would like personalized ornaments, arrangements can be made with enough advance notice.
Winners...
Our monthly contest winner is Sharon Thomas for our sauce fish. Congratulations! We have two giveaways each month here at The Clay Place. To be entered for the mug, send in a picture of our pottery you use to info@naplesclayplace.com. Interact with us on our Social Media sites and be entered for our sauce fish monthly drawing. Please contact us via email info@naplesclayplace.com or call our studio.
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Upcoming Events
The Naples-Pelican Bay Rotary Club is inviting artists to hit the pavement for Chalk Art 2013, the organization's annual street painting extravaganza, on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Benefitting the Pelican Bay Rotary Scholarship Fund for local students, the popular event is free to the public and will take place along Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples, Fla. from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Workshops
The Clay Place is on the MOVE!
Is your club or organization looking for a NEW and creative group activity? Why not consider hosting a Clay Place Workshop! For more information please contact The Clay Place at 239-775-1078 - the available workshop times are limited , so get your call in early.
Join our REFERRAL PROGRAM
Suggest us to a business owner and provide us with their details, we will send out an Informational kit. When the company places a wholesale order you will be rewarded with your choice of $25 cash or $50 dollar gift certificate for our artistic pottery. We appreciate the referrals! Those that have an interest in a wholesale account please give us a call as we now have a wholesale site for pricing.
Youtube Pottery Video of the Month...
TROUBLES/BLESSINGS - May your troubles be less and your blessings be more...and nothing but happiness come through your door.
