All posts tagged: Crafts

The Pottery Throw down is approaching; Local Potters sign-up now.

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Wow has it been a year already since the 1st Pottery Throw Down? Yup.  If you recall, at the event last year, our volunteer potter’s threw 180 bowls that ended up being used over the course of several events; the biggest one that raised over $15,000 for homeless youth at Nicolet Square.  This years “Throw Down” will be on Saturday October 15th at Uptown Clay ( formerly known as Fire on the Greenway).  We are still at 2845 Harriet in south Minneapolis.  We will have a bunch of wheels set-up and pre-wedged clay to make bowls with. We will have a helpful “Clay Wench” to respond to the potters every wish and desire.  We are asking for “guest” potters (that’s you)  to volunteer a few hours to come and throw bowls.  We will take care of trimming and firing and the bowls.  The finished bowls will be donated to an event Empty Bowls is sponsoring in conjunction with Kingfield Neighborhood.  Here is a little bit about how they use the bowls for fundraising; In case you are unfamiliar with Empty Bowls, it …

Upcoming Holiday Open House and Sale

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The kiln is working overtime with all the great pieces coming out in preparation for the upcoming Open House and Show. Mark your calendars – we have a glass of wine with your name on it! Our hours are: Friday, December 5th  from 6:00-9:00 with wine, beer and snacks. Saturday, December 6th from 1:00-9:00 with wine, beer and snacks and Saturday, December 13th from 10:00-6:00.      

Ming dynasty “Chicken Cup” sells for 36 million dollars

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A Shanghai collector paid a record $36 million in June for a rare Ming Dynasty cup that’s touted as the “holy grail” of China’s art world.Several records have been set at Sotheby’s spring sales in Hong Kong, continuing a trend of sky-high prices in the art world driven by the newly super-rich buyers in China and developing countries. The dainty, white cup from the 15th century measures just 8 centimeters (3.1 inches) in diameter and is known as a “chicken cup” because it’s decorated with a rooster and hen tending to their chicks. Sotheby’s describes the cup as having flawless translucent sides with its lively scene painted continuously around its sides. It was made during the reign of the Ming Dynasty’s Chenghua Emperor, who ruled from 1465 to 1487. Sotheby’s said only 17 such cups exist, with four in private hands and the rest in museums. “There’s no more legendary object in the history of Chinese porcelain,” said Nicholas Chow, Sotheby’s deputy chairman for Asia. “This is really the holy grail when it comes to …

Powderhorn Art Fair, Powderhorn Park, August 2-3

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The artist of Fire on the Greenway are proud to be a part of Powderhorn Art Fair, one of the finest juried regional art fairs in the country, which celebrates artistic expression and community engagement. Set in a pastoral, 66-acre city park, Powderhorn Art Fair features 184 regional and national artists of varied disciplines, as well as a Community Showcase and Group Exhibitors from the Powderhorn area. Powderhorn Art Fair is a collaboration between the Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Sheryl Grassie, David Menk, Jon Loer, Melissa Favaro and Brynn Macosko Paguyo will be showing their work and plan to be on premiss for the entire show.  Stop by and see us. Check out the Powderhorn Art Fair site for more information including a schedule of events, maps, hours,  directions, etc.

This Video Proves The Act Of Creating Can Be Just As Beautiful As Your Final Product

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There are few things in this world as soothing as watching master craftsmen guide their clay into shapes. Human beings have been making pottery for thousands and thousands of years, and our appreciation for their work goes bone-deep. The video above features five masters of the craft, all known in South Korea for practicing traditional techniques that date back centuries.“Although technological advances constantly redefine the ceramic industry, Korean ceramic artists strive to preserve the tradition of peace, simplicity, and spiritual temperance of Korean art,” writes the American Museum Of Ceramic Art. Consider the techniques preserved. The video reminds us that as much as we treasure finished works of art, sometimes the act of creating them can be just as astonishingly beautiful. From the Huffington Post, published 7/18/2014 written by Cate Mathews  

Powderhorn Art Fair – Fire on the Greenway

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Five of Fire on the Greenway artists are participating in the Powderhorn Art Fair again this year. The dates of the Fair are August 2nd, 10:00-6:00 and Sunday August 3rd 10:00-5:00. Exhibiting their work this year are Brynn Macosko, Melissa Favaro, Sheryl Grassie and new this year are Catherine Veigel, David Menk and Jon Loer.  In addition to new work the artists have been working on, we are once again having our famous clearance table out in hopes of moving some older inventory.  Hope to see you there!

Dane Hodges

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My name is Dane Hodges. I am a ceramic artist currently based out of Minneapolis, MN. Though new to the area, I am looking forward to setting up my studio at Fire on the Greenway. I started out my journey as an art student dead set on drawing and painting, however, when I took ceramics my junior year I fell in love. There is something about the intimacy of the making process as well as the finished product being a functional object to be handled and used. The whole culture and medium mesmerized me. Now, I am fortunate enough to be following my greatest passion and hope that comes across in my work. Artist Statement My ceramic work is directly influenced by the supple nature of the human form and the rich color palette found in nature. Fullness and breathe of, and restraints on the body manifest in my work in different ways as my work progresses. Currently, I am drawn to elegant and plump forms with implied restraints in the use of lobing, which is the process …

Jon’s work will be seen at the Kingfield Farmers Market, Sunday May 18th, 2014

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Opening day for the Kingfield Farmers Market outdoor season is Sunday, May 18th from 8:30am – 1:00!  Mark your calendars for 24 straight Sundays filled with local produce,  meats, breads, cheeses, prepared foods, crafts, music, and fun in south Minneapolis.  The folks at the market have assembled a great group of local food growers and producers with an occasional craftsperson thrown in.  This Sunday, May 18th Jon Loer will be there with his pottery.  Hope you all can stop by at this great local market.