Events
Jul 31
Elmira Handmade Market
Juried handmade arts and crafts market featuring pottery, jewelry, painting, wooden games, blown glass and more. Outdoors rain or shine.
Aug 13
Ithaca Artist Market
Local artists and arts organizations take over the Farmer's Market Pavilion for this one day art extravaganza featuring painting, printmaking, pottery, sculpture, fiber arts, wood craft and more.
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Peters Valley Fall Craft Fair
Come join us to shop over 100 exhibiting artists selling unique handmade crafts, while watching makers create beautiful pieces with their own hands right in front of you!
Past events
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Western New York Pottery Festival
Shop and visit with regional potters Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4 near Rochester, NY
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Finger Lakes Pottery Tour
A two-day pottery tour event located in Ithaca, NY. There will be a variety of potters showcasing their work at two different locations. Please join us Saturday, June 5 from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday June 6 from 11 am-4 pm. For more information follow the link to the Finger Lakes Pottery Tour website.
May 1 - May 2
Virtual Craft Market
Visit my booth and studio virtually to chat and buy art. Free tickets available or make a donation to Peter’s Valley School of Craft and enjoy visiting with artists from the comfort of your home.
Jun 13 - Jun 14
Finger Lakes Pottery Tour Virtual Sale
Our in-person tour was cancelled earlier this spring but we regrouped and came up with a virtual event of sorts that includes impromptu demos and studio tours on the FLX Pottery Tour social media accounts. Additionally, 10% of all pottery sales this weekend will be donated to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier For links to all 15 participating potters go to our website.
Mar 7
Spring Fever Handmade Market
A unique semi-annual market to connect the community with local artisans. Join us the first Saturday of March and Small Business Saturday, November 28
Feb 9
Small Plates Painting Workshop
Come paint with me in the cozy heated greenhouse during the Sunday Farmer’s Market. Each ticket includes two dessert sized plates. Paint them both or invite a friend to join in the fun. Use one of my designs or bring your own. No experience required. Note: two sessions will be held the same day from 11am-1pm and 1pm to 3pm. Registration is required so I know how many plates to prepare. Fired plates can be picked up as soon as February 14th or can be shipped back to you for a small fee.
Nov 30
Elmira Handmade Holiday Market
Shop small. Shop local. Shop handmade at this one day event in the heated greenhouse at Chamberlain Acres Greenhouse. It's a small artisan market with 20 makers providing unique gifts of pottery, jewelry, wood, fibers, painting, illustration, body care and more. Admission is free.
Oct 6
October Pottery Painting Workshop
Come paint your own ceramic plate or bowl with me during the Sunday Farmer's Market in Elmira. Registration is required. Use the ticket link for details.
Sep 8
September Pottery Painting
Come paint your own ceramic plate or bowl with me during the Sunday Farmer's Market in Elmira. Registration is required. Use the ticket link for details.
Jul 19
Ithaca Artist Market
This annual art event is held at Steamboat Landing in Ithaca, NY. The same great covered location as the Farmer's Market. I'll be in booth #43 with a blossoming selection of fresh floral pottery. Music, wine, craft beer and food also available.
Jun 15 - Jun 16
WNY Pottery Festival
Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM – 4 PM The 8th annual Western New York Pottery Festival is a juried, clay-exclusive show that consists of over 20 regional and national ceramic artists. Events include: paint your own raku firing, pottery demonstrations, a Clay Olympic competition and kid’s clay activities.
May 31 - Jun 2
100 American Craftsmen Show
100 American Craftsmen is a juried craft show. Artisan images are reviewed by a panel of artisans, curators, and craft media specialists and scored. The three-day indoor/outdoor event features lives music, live interactive art, locally made craft beer and wine highlighting the regions cultural sector. Show hours: Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 10-5pm and Sunday 11-4pm
May 11 - May 12
Finger Lakes Pottery Tour
The second annual tour will include 18 potters, 3 studios and 1 perfect weekend in the gorgeous Finger Lakes. All pottery will be available for purchase and artists will be present to discuss their work. Please see our website for a schedule of demos, a list of food vendors and more information. Hours are 10-5 Saturday and 11-4 Sunday
Apr 7
April Pottery Painting Workshop
Join me in the greenhouse during the Farmer's Market for the last workshop of the season. All materials provided. Ages 14 and up. See ticket options for pricing. Registration is required so I have time to make the pots you'll design and paint.
Mar 27 - Mar 30
Exuberant Ornament NCECA Exhibition
Discover some stunning ceramics surfaces in this special off-site conference exhibition by Jason Bige Burnett, Kirsten Bassion, Colleen McCall, Hayne Bayless, Adero Willard, Meredith Host, Nancy Gardner and Hannah Niswonger. Open to the public Wednesday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-1:30pm Reception Friday 5-8:30
Feb 3
Sweetheart Bud Vase Painting
Paint your own unique reversible bud vase during one of two sessions starting at 11am and 1pm. After firing in the artist's kiln pick up your vase at the garden center anytime during business hours and get your first blossom free! Registration required. Ages 14 and up
Jan 13
January Pottery Painting Workshop
Come paint with me during the winter farmer's market in the cozy greenhouse. Choose from a lunch plate, bowl or two dessert plates. No clay or painting experience necessary. All materials and kiln firing provided. Registration is required. Ages 14 and up
Dec 8
Little Red Wagon Artisan Market
Shop locally made pottery, jewelry, wine & food, art, clothing, body care, home gifts and more.
Nov 24
Elmira Handmade Market
A unique one day holiday market in the large heated greenhouse featuring quality handmade goods by local artisans. Food and coffee available from Seneca Sunrise. Drop-in ornament painting with Colleen McCall Ceramics.
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Syracuse Ceramic Guild Pottery Fair
10-5 Saturday and 10-4 Sunday Admission $5 Beautiful walking trails with gardens, ponds and sculptures.