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unnamed-5Julie Hadley, Heather Jackson, Lana Kova, Jeffrey Loura, and David Moldover

Show: April 10–May 8
Reception: Friday, April 10th, 5:30–8pm

 

 

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LM-OaxacaNote: this event is now full. If you want to be placed on the wait list, please email us

FREE Lecture and Demonstration
Friday, November 7th, 6:30-8pm

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As part of our visiting scholars program, La Mano Pottery is honored to host a lecture and demonstration by talented potters from Oaxaca, Mexico. On Friday, November 7th, Elia Mateo and Dorotea Mateo (pictured above), who are part of the Zapotec potters in San Marcos Tiapazola, a small village in the hills of Oaxaca, will be at La Mano Pottery—giving us a rare look at their masterful techniques in working with clay. Elia and Dorotea will also bring some pieces to La Mano which will be for sale.

These remarkable and talented women have mastered their craft in the tradition of their families, learning from their mothers, who in turn passed down knowledge and techniques from their mothers. They have upheld and upgraded a 4000 year tradition of working with clay against all odds and will be in NYC to demonstrate their craft for us.

This program is made possible by the work of Innovando la Tradicion, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the work of talented artisans from the Oaxaca region. Kythzia Barrera Suarez and Diego Mier y Teran, founders of Innovando la Tradicion, will be on hand to describe the work of their organization and to provide context and translation for the demonstration.

The program will start at 6:30 pm. While La Mano is offering this event FREE of charge, there will be limited space. Reserve your spot now so you will not be turned away at the door. Register »

These two artists have collaborated with Liliana Ovalle, a designer from Mexico City and their work will be on display at the Museum of Art and Design from November 4, 2014- April 6, 2015.

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-1A collection of alternative firings from La Mano's Teachers and Studio Potters

In the gallery September 8th–October 8th
Reception: September 19th at 5:30pm

This is a collection of the finest work from our staff.  See what they did on their summer vacations—at alternative firing staff retreats.  Pit firing, raku, horse hair, obvera firing... They went 'back to the earth' before coming 'back to school' (pottery school, that is, where the homework is very dirty...)

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50ShadesOfClay2014Ceramics by Nonna Hall, Bri Johnson, Marge Lurie, Susan Baker, and Drew Montgomery

In the gallery May 16–June 22
Reception: May 16th, 5:30–8pm

 

 

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OnTheSurfaceCeramics by Jacob Cannon, Julie Hadley, Bill Tersteeg, and Matthew Ward

In the gallery April 4–May 11
Opening Reception: April 4th, 5:30–8pm

 

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_WedsizedWorkshop with Bill Tersteeg
Saturday, April 19, 2014, 10:30–4:00
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Please join us on April 19th for a hand building workshop led by Bill Tersteeg. Bill is an accomplished ceramic artist who will share unique hand building techniques as he demonstrates how to make and decorate a musical dragon. Because of their structure and length, the dragons can be used as musical horns, adding to their charm. (Several of Bill’s recent pieces will be on display in La Mano’s gallery during our April show.)

These dragons — standing as tall as 2 feet high — are sturdy cones of clay made without seams. This unique approach, which we have never seen in any hand building book or other workshop, has many applications that can enhance your own decorative or functional work. Bill will guide you step-by-step in making your own dragon and discuss how to apply these new techniques in other ways. Take home more than the dragon you will make — a new arsenal of hand building tips and techniques to add to your hand building skills.

All materials, including clay and tools, will be provided by La Mano Pottery, but you are welcome to bring along any favorite tools. Space is limited so make your reservation soon. You can sign up on line or call the studio to register or for more information: 212.627.9450

About the artist:

Bill Tersteeg owns Crystal Earth Gallery in Dalton, Pennsylvania. He is Professor Emeritus at Keystone College. His ceramic art — including many of his dragons — are included in numerous private and public collections both nationally and internationally.

To learn more about Bill Tersteeg and to see more of his work, visit www.williamtersteeg.com