Join us for our Spring show and sale! We will have lots of pottery, glass, and jewelry from our talented members for sale in the beautiful and historic Mansion on James Street. Saturday, May 3 (10-5) and Sunday, May 4 (12-4) at the Mansion on James in Syracuse, NY. Admission is $5
Join us for our Spring show and sale! We will have lots of pottery, glass, and jewelry from our talented members for sale in the beautiful and historic Mansion on James Street. Saturday, May 3 (10-5) and Sunday, May 4 (12-4) at the Mansion on James in Syracuse, NY. Admission is $5
The Raku Picnic and Firing will be held at the VIEW Arts Center in Old Forge the weekend of June 21 – 22. We have the weekend; however, the actual Raku Firing and Picnic will be Saturday June 21.
As most of you recall, and many helped to make this happen, the Raku Kiln was transported from Cazenovia Stone Quarry Art Park to the View Arts Center last year. Much labor and love went into the disassemble, the move, the reassemble and added setup and maintenance of this Kiln. Raku glazes will be available at the picnic site.
ArtHouse at the WareHouse – In addition to our Raku Picnic, that you will want to plan as part of your visit, is to stop in and visit Sabrina’s ArtHouse at the WareHouse. Sabrina’s lovely gift store of beautiful artists made items, many from our Guild members, is only 15 minutes away from the View Art Center. It will be well worth stopping in for some shopping or just a visit.
Just a few things to note as you start planning your attendance –
· Start making your pieces (with Raku clay)
· Bring a chair
· Bring a dish to pass
· Date: June 21, 2025 (Saturday)
· Time: TBD – Start time estimated 12:00, End time when all pots are fired.
More information to follow as we get closer to the June date.
Addresses:
· View Arts Center - 3273 NY-28, Old Forge, NY 13420
· ArtHouse at the WareHouse - 351 NY-28, Inlet, NY 13360
Pottery and Hot Arts Fair is our largest event of the year! This huge show features the work of our Guild members, as well as free pottery making with kids, and opportunities for you to glaze your own work and have it fired right there in our Raku kiln to take home.
Paul Molesky is graciously hosting a Wood Firing event at his home this March. **Actual time is TBD—time in this event posting is a place holder.
Wood firing is a pottery technique that uses wood as fuel to fire pottery in a kiln. The process produces unique colors, textures, and glaze patterns on the pottery. The wood fire kiln is subject to heat, smoke, ash, and volatile minerals from the burning wood. The atmosphere inside the kiln shifts between reduction and oxidation. The wood ash melts and travels with the flame, touching the pots.
Directions and rules to participate.
1. Before the March wood firing, make your pots with high fire clay (ex: Bmix Wood)
2. Pots must be bisque fired ahead of March 1 (glaze date) by you.
3. March 1 (Saturday) is set for the Glaze your pot day. Paul has the glazes. Time TBD.
4. When the kiln is filled, a date will be set for the firing.
5. Participating people are required to attend and help with the firing.
6. Be cautious of your pots and glazing them – if the kiln shelf is damaged by your pot, you are responsible for cleaning it or possibly replacing it.
7. Suggested ware for wood firing - vase, mug, cylinder types. Avoid flat ware such as plates, these most likely will run glaze onto the shelf.
This is a friendly reminder that we will be having our Valentine's Day Potluck Party, this Saturday, 2/15!
Location: May Memorial, 3800 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13215
When: Saturday, Feb. 15th | 1:30-4:30
And for extra fun, we will have a gift exchange!
Participating in this gift exchange is optional, but we hope you'll join in the fun!
The gift should be of $10 or less in value and it can be a hand made item OR store bought OR even a $10 gift card etc!
Please wrap it so it's a surprise!
If you need a ride, please contact Judy (email below)
PLEASE RSVP BY TUESDAY FEB 11th so we know how many tables to set up.
RSVP to JUDY Lieblein: judylieblein@hotmail.com
Can't wait to see all of you!
Best wishes,
Judy Lieblein
Guild members will be helping residents at Camillus Ridge Terrace paint ceramic ornaments. Holidays are a difficult time for older residents with limited mobility to get out in the weather and shop for themselves or others. Syracuse Ceramic Guild members are creating and donating ornaments that the residents of elder communities can paint and keep for themselves or gift to a loved one. Guild volunteers will help with the painting activity, as well.
The Guild is participating in the Second Annual mantle decorating exposition. There are 10 beautiful mantles in the historic Mansion on James Street decorated by different local organizations. The Syracuse Ceramic Guild has decorated the Library mantle. Mantle displays are available for purchase.
December 4-8 and December 11-15 : Wed.-Friday open 11-4, Saturday & Sunday open 12-4
Guild members will be helping residents at Syracuse Home at McHarrie Life paint ceramic ornaments. Holidays are a difficult time for older residents with limited mobility to get out in the weather and shop for themselves or others. The Syracuse Ceramic Guild members are creating and donating ornaments that the residents of elder communities can paint and keep for themselves or gift to a loved one. Guild volunteers will help with the painting activity, as well.
The Guild is participating in the Second Annual mantle decorating exposition. There are 10 beautiful mantles in the historic Mansion on James Street decorated by different local organizations. The Syracuse Ceramic Guild has decorated the Library mantle. Mantle displays are available for purchase.
December 4-8 and December 11-15 : Wed.-Friday open 11-4, Saturday & Sunday open 12-4
Kris Waldron Thomas will be showing students how to sculpt clay beads and construct bracelets using the beads and other findings.
Join us for this HUGE sale of pottery and glass, as well as LIVE demonstrations! Kids can create their own pottery. Anyone can glaze their own pot, watch as it is raku-fired, and then take home your very own work! Admission is $5, and goes to support the Guild and this event. Pottery Fair is at May Memorial church, 3800 East Genesee St, Syracuse, NY. August 17th from 10:00 - 5:00 and 18th from 10:00 - 4:00.
Anne Foulke will be showing students different methods of making molds and pressing clay tiles.
