Events
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
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
Past events
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.
Jul 27
Ithaca Artist Market
2018 will be the market's 28th year! The Ithaca Artist Market fills all 88 booths at the Ithaca Farmers Market with regional fine artists in a unique, once-a-year, can't miss event. Over 85 established visual artists will be juried into the Market to showcase and sell a stunning variety of some of the best fine art in the region. Admission is free, and visitors to the market have the unique opportunity to meet and talk with all these artists in one place and to buy work of all shapes and sizes.
Jul 19 - Jul 22
Summer Mosaic Exhibition
Each selected artist creates 50 items for show and sale in this one weekend fundraising event. With over 20 artists participating there is sure to be a little something for everyone. This year I will making and handpainting 50 floral mug bowlies. Event dates are as follows: Summer Mosaic Private Preview Thursday, July 19, 5:30-7:30pm Summer Mosaic Reception Friday, July 20, 7-9pm Summer Mosaic New Moon Sale Saturday, July 21, 9am-5pm and Sunday, July 22, 12-5pm
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Western NY Pottery Festival
The 7th annual Western New York Pottery Festival is a juried, clay-exclusive show that consists of over 20 regional and national ceramic artists. The purpose is not only for artists to show and sell their work – but to also interact with, and educate, the public. Events will consist of: paint your own raku firing, demonstrations, Clay Olympic competitions Saturday and Sunday, and wood kiln unloading at noon on Saturday. Kid’s clay activities will take place throughout the entire weekend.
May 26 - Jul 15
Clay Studio National Exhibition
The Clay Studio National is a biannual exhibition show casing the full range of ceramic art being made in the United States now. Through this juried exhibition we highlight a diverse range of work, from functional to sculptural, and from traditional production techniques to cutting edge manufacturing technology. Our esteemed guest juror this year is Beth Ann Gerstein, Executive Director of the American Museum of Ceramic Art.
May 12 - May 13
Fingerlakes Pottery Tour
Visit 18 potters among 3 studios in the beautiful Ithaca region this Mother's Day Weekend. Find me and my handpainted pottery at the Ithaca Clay School Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-4. There will also be food, drinks and fresh flowers available for purchase.
May 4 - May 6
Worcester Pottery Invitational
Unique work for sale by 22 nationally recognized potters, raffle bowl, artist demos, Sip & Shop Friday night 5:30-8:30 with cash bar, nibbles and informal curator talks, hours Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-4 with coffee and pastries Sunday morning 11-1. Admission is free.
Mar 14 - Mar 16
NCECA Gallery Expo
Find my pottery for purchase at Gandee Gallery, one of the select galleries featured at the National Conference for Education in the Ceramic Arts. The Gallery Expo is open to the public for three days only. 9-6 Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30-4:30 Friday
Feb 24
Elmira Handmade Market
Join us in the large greenhouse for a unique shopping experience featuring local handmade arts and crafts, a make-your-own-bouquet flower bar, floral face painting, fresh roasted coffee and warm soup.
Feb 11
Sweetheart Bud Vase Painting Party
Paint your own unique reversible bud vase. 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!