"Winter Lights" at the Art at the Main gallery - January 11th - February 13th, 2010

My next gallery will be luminaries at the Art at the Main gallery in the Main Library in downtown Salt Lake City.

I am working on several ideas at once. They start with the basic luminary (a small thrown cylinder with a design cut to show off the candle light). In these, I am experimenting with the designs cut into the sides.

I am making some larger versions that would make a great centerpiece or even an outdoors display. This one is a flower shape that I am working on. It has evolved from a flat version to a more sculptural version.

I also want to connect some of them to the idea of winter. There will be lots of white and several slap built luminaries that derive from snow drifts and caves. I also want to tie in the aurora as part of the winter lights. I have some nice color changing LEDs that I will use to light some of the luminaries.

It is all quite beautiful, at least in my mind. Now, I have the task of translating from my mind to clay.

Utah Teapot Show - April 12th - May 14th, 2010

I am organizing a teapot show for Clay Arts, Utah. I am also trying to get people interesting in learning about tea, tea brewing, and how to make a functional teapot. The show has its own web site: www.utahteapotshow.com.

Ongoing: Pottery Class at Petersen

I am teaching an ongoing wheel thrown pottery class (handbuilt too, if anyone is interested) at The Petersen Art Center in Sugarhouse. My classes are Wednesday mornings from 9 to 11. The art center has generous open studio time. Tuition is $80 ($75 if paid before the 12th of the month). Clay is $15 for a 25 pound bag, including glaze and firing fees. A starter tool kit is about $15 and is availlable in the studio.

Ongoing: Member Artist at Art at the Main

Art at the Main is a coop art gallery. We currently have 17 member artists. I am the only potter/sculptor, the rest are painters. We are located in the main library building in downtown Salt Lake City. It is nice to work with other emerging artists. As a member, I will always have 8 to 10 pieces there. I will keep a fairly up to date list under my "shop" link.