Upcoming September Two 1-day Workshops Featuring Stacy Morgan

 Clay Network welcomes Huntsville, Alabama potter, sculpture and maker of fine dinnerware and ceramic home decor, Stacy Morgan. 

Stacy opened her studio, S.P. Morgan Studio,in 2012 as a small studio pottery practice, operating from her home in Huntsville, Alabama. Her first studio was in a barn in the middle of 50 acres of rural farmland.

Since then, her studio has grown to offer more dinnerware, pottery, decorative items for the home and sculpture and she moved the studio to a public location at historic Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment, in Huntsville, Alabama. She is honored to be a part of the diverse community of artists there. She also offers  pottery classes and workshops, and enjoys traveling to other studios to teach as well. 

She is a proud to be a member of the Alabama Women's Caucus for Art, the Alabama Visual Arts Network, and Arts Huntsville.

On September 17, 2022 she will demonstrate how she makes her emblematic sea creatures, such as the octopus. On Sunday, September 18, join Stacy for a hands-on slip trailing class. Both workshops will be held at the Atlantic Pottery Supply in Orange Park. 

DAY ONE:

When: Saturday, September 17, 2022 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Light breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m.)

Where: Atlantic Pottery Supply, 1904 Debarry Ave., Orange Park FL

What: Stacy Morgan will demonstrate making life-like octopus sculptures.

DAY TWO:

When: Sunday, September 18, 2022 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Light breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m.)

Where: Atlantic Pottery Supply, 1904 Debarry Ave., Orange Park FL

What: Stacy Morgan will lead a class on slip trailing.

Cost: $200 for both classes, includes light breakfast and box lunch both days, and Clay Network one-year membership.

OR

Saturday Class $125 includes light breakfast and box lunch and Clay Network one-year membership.

Sunday Class $125 includes light breakfast and box lunch and Clay Network one-year membership.

Already a 2022 Clay Network member?

Cost: $175 for both classes, includes light breakfast and box lunch both days.

OR

Saturday Class $100 includes light breakfast and box lunch.

Sunday Class $100 includes light breakfast and box lunch.

Want to register? Email lauraburgessart@gmail.com for registration information. 

July 2022 Clay Network News

It's official, summer is here bringing in the heat, blue skies, beach days and for some of us a real big wish for an air conditioned studio!

Lots of catch-up here on my part, so let's get to it. 

We are growing! That's right, just when we thought the pandemic would end Clay Network, not only did we stay afloat, but our membership is growing. Thank you members, and don't forget, new potters are always welcome to our meeting and don't have to be a paid member (and its our job to get you excited about what we do so you do join!).

Our last meeting was held May 15th at the Atlantic Pottery Supply in Orange Park. Attendance was excellent and our guest demonstrator, Mark Lester, wowed the attendees with his double walled pots.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 17th 2 - 5 pm at our VP's house in Green Cove Springs. It's a pool and grill party, plus Angie will be demonstrating how she uses native clay. With the price of everything going up, it is a good idea to source our own clay! Please be sure to RSVP achindle100@gmail.com.

Registration is also open for our September 2-Day Workshops with artist Stacy Morgan. You can register for both days or just one day. Seats are limited. Contact Laura at jade@tidewatertileworks.com for more information or to get your registration form.

Springtime is Officially Here!

 Hello Potters!

Lots of catch-up to do on Clay Network! When the pandemic hit, the Clay Network, like so many other associations and groups, went on hiatus. In January, Clay Network held their first public meeting in two years! Fortunately, the fires were still burning and Clay Network is back! 

Our March meeting was held at the Jacksonville Pottery Studio, and was well attended. During this meeting, the group voted on a new board, and we are happy to announce our new board members:

Jill Kolb - President

Angie Hindle - Vice President

Mary Matheson - Treasurer ( she is staying until the end of the year, interested parties, please apply!)

Laura Burgess - Secretary

Kate Thomes - Past President ( she is staying on to help guide the new board)

                      (l-r: Mary Matheson, Kate Thomes, Laura Burgess, Angie Hindle, Jill Kolb)

Our upcoming meetings were announced, and a very exciting workshop was also introduced.

    May Meeting - May 15, 2 - 5 pm at the Atlantic Pottery Supply on 1904 Debarry Ave. in Orange Park. We'll have our meeting and potluck (don't forget to share a dish and bring your utensils) and a demo.

    July Meeting - the group also discussed whether or not to hold a July meeting and the vote was for a July Meeting - location and date/time TBD

    September Workshop - Clay Network will be hosting Stacy Morgan for a two-day workshop at the Atlantic Pottery Studio. Mark your calendars for Sept. 17-18. More information and pricing will be coming soon.

    November Meeting - TBA

After our potluck and great conversation, Cat Plesko of Jacksonville Pottery Studio demonstrated how to tackle a 25 lb. block of clay and make a large vessel. She made is look easy, but there is a trick to it, along with some strong arms.

    If you want to be a featured artist on our monthly newsletter, you must be a member. Still the best price in town at only $25/individual or $40/couple. Contact Mary Matheson for more information.