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StudioPottersMarch2015Now thru April 5 the gallery will feature work by La Mano studio potters:

Susan Baker, Helane Bronfeld, Peggy Clarke, Melissa Green, Julie Hadley, Dan Halm, David Hollingsworth, Heather Jackson, Ilona Kaim, Marge Lurie, David Moldover, Jesse Pape, Bob Pesce, Janet Pytlik, Zack Robinson, Harriet Salzarulo, Barbara Stone, Diane Waller, Matthew Ward

 

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GraceDaviesA sculptural study of our impact on wildlife in America
A work in progress by Grace Davies
January 23–February 20
Opening Reception: January 23rd, 5:30–8pm

The concept for this show came about when sculptor Grace Davies wanted to see an ivory-billed woodpecker. Given that one hasn't been seen since the 1930s, making a life-size one from clay was the next best thing. During the sculpting process she felt a growing connection with this species, and wanted to feel the same personal involvement with other extinct and threatened species. This is a work in progress, and Grace hopes that her growing menagerie will entertain, inform, and possibly inspire others to get involved.

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unnamedThis month, La Mano's gallery features recent work of ceramic artist Peggy Clarke. The collection includes gas fired functional pieces, as well as decorative sculptures and vessels that have been fired in a pit, a raku kiln or a sagger firing.

Peggy discovered her love of pottery at the same time she discovered La Mano, about 15 years ago. Deciding on a whim to take a basic wheel class, she quickly became immersed in everything related to clay. Along the way, Peggy has studied with many renowned ceramic experts, soaking up innovative techniques and bringing many of them back to the studio and to her own work.

Peggy is a co-owner of La Mano, as well as our lead glaze chemist, chief kiln loader, teacher, and manager of our adult courses and workshops. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and growing expertise with colleagues and students at La Mano.

This collection will be in the gallery through the end of November.

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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

Register here »

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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SummerShow2014From now through the end of August, the gallery will feature work by many of La Mano's studio potters:

Bob Pesce, Bri Johnson, Catharina Goldnau, Dan Halm, Danica Arehart, David Hollingsworth, David Moldover, Heather Smaha, Ivan Samuels, Jesse Pape, Julie Hadley, Marge Lurie, Maryam Mirzaagha, Michelle Sholtis, Nonna Hall, Peggy Clarke, Susan Baker, and Zack Robinson.

 

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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