ONGOING SPECIAL EVENT
George Kokis:A Sculptural Retrospective
continues this year. Stop by!
Clay Space is hosting: Playing with Anima Mundi (Soul of the Earth) A Sculptural Retrospective
Sales from the exhibit will benefit Clay Space. Read about the Kokis Project
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SUMMER PORCELAIN CLASSStarting in July
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Essence in Porcelainwith Katie SwensonMonday evenings, 6pm-9pm starting July 14 (7 week class)
Join Katie Swenson as she leads students through an exploration of the essential qualities of porcelain. In this class, students will learn about the nuances of hand building and learn about coloring techniques with porcelain – the most sensitive and translucent of clay bodies. Students of all experience levels are welcome.
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PRIVATE STUDIO SPACES AVAILABLE
Please call the office or stop in for more information!
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Monster Making Workshopwith James DeRossoMonday, July 14 | 5:30pm & 7:15pm
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Rings with Metal Clay
with Donna Yutzy
Saturday, July 26 | 12pm–4:30pm
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Fast Fire Bronze Claywith Donna Yutzy Wednesday, August 27 | 6pm–8:30pm & Thursday, August 28 | 6pm–8pm
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We're excited to announce
ACCENT COLORSWITH BOB RICHARDSON
Do you love vivid colors and intricate glaze patterns? Join Bob Richardson's class and learn how to achieve these beautiful ranges of color with glaze. Instruction will cover tile-making and hand-built forms, types of low-fire glazes, and glaze application techniques.
Our summer class starts Saturday, July 19. Call us to register!
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A GOOD DEAL...DID YOU KNOW?Our throwing and hand building classes are a GOOD DEAL! With each class session you enroll in, our students receive instruction from professional ceramic instructors AND students have unlimited access to working in the Clay Space studio during regular open hours. This access begins with the first day of class and runs through the last day of class. It’s a good deal!
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Did you know that we offer kiln maintenance and repair services? Call us or click the link below for more information on how we can assist you with your kiln. more information
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Monday, May 12 - Thursday, July 3
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ARTIST PROFILE
Donna Yutzy, Jewelry Artist
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Artist Biography Born in Norwalk, California, Donna Yutzy reluctantly moved to rural Oregon with her parents and two older brothers when she was 16 years old. She attended a Mennonite school with strict rules and regulations, which were not always a good fit for her restless adolescence. After graduating, Donna held a series of odd jobs, including working in food service, as a bank teller, and cleaning at an assisted living center. In 1990, Donna and one of her brothers opened a store in Salem, Oregon specializing in Southwestern-Native American arts and crafts, beads, and beading supplies. While there, she ended up joining forces with a customer to create a business featuring beaded jewelry. By chance, she took a metal clay class and found that she enjoyed the freedom in, and the challenge presented by, the medium. Donna is certified in a variety of art clay techniques and teaches two-dozen classes per year, mostly in Eugene where she lives with her husband, Gordon. In addition, she exhibits and offers her jewelry for sale at galleries and art shows throughout Oregon. After completing this US workshop tour, he will return to Japan for one man shows in both Tokyo and Osaka. Reserve your seat now for this wonderful opportunity to observe and learn from a young, gifted and respected Japanese artist.
For further information: Www.inayoshiosamu.com/ Www.facebook.com/osamu.inayoshi.10
Mon, Feb. 3, 7-8pm Slide Show Tues, Feb. 4, 10am-4pm w/ lunch break Wed, Feb. 5, 10am-4pm w/ lunch break
Clay Space Member/LCC/UO Student: $55 General: $65
Call to register
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Artist Statement As a jewelry designer, I am tempted by textures and persuaded by patterns. These characteristics are inherent in every piece I produce, from a simple pin or a pair of earrings to the most intricate woven chain, sculpted pendant, or paneled bracelet.
I make all of my jewelry from special clay that contains tiny particles of silver, mined from recycled metal. Silver clay, as it is called, is a delightful and limitless medium. It can be shaped, carved, molded, stamped and sculpted. And once it's fired, it can be highly polished or less so, and finished with pearls, stones, glass beads, or other unusual artifacts.
Every piece is unique. Though I usually sketch out an idea ahead of time, I find that mood, materials, and the creative process often determines the final design. My most popular and best-selling pieces are usually ones that I made for myself.
The pieces in my current collection are inspired by nature – random swirls in sand or snow, the twists and turns of a tree branch, the motion of grasses swaying in the wind. A splash of gold adds warmth and brightness, in sharp contrast to Oregon's dreary winter days.
As an avid cyclist, I tend to thrive on forward motion, but designing and fashioning jewelry out of metal clay helps me feel calm and centered. In addition to teaching metal clay classes each month, I try to take at least one course annually from a new instructor to help generate inspiration and provide time for self-reflection.
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May 28 & 29 Leaf Pendant Metal Clay Workshop
June 7 Four Ways to Set Kiln Ready Stones
Metal Clay Workshop
July 4 Closed for Independence Day Holiday
July 14 Monster Making Workshop
July 26 Rings with Metal Clay Workshop
August 27 & 28 Fast Fire Bronze Clay Workshop
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| Faith Rahill |
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| Ellen Davidson |
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| Rogene Maņas |
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| Samuel Becerra |
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Clay Space
Open Hours
SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
Monday
9am - 9pmTuesday 9am - 9pm Wednesday 9am - 7pm Thursday
9am - 7pm Friday
9am - 5pm
Saturday
11am - 5pm
Sunday
Noon - 5pm
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