Upcoming Events

Here's a bit of information on upcoming events where you can purchase my work:

West Michigan Potter's Guild Annual Fall Show
Friday, November 9
12:00 noon - 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 10
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Show held at the Cultural Center of St. Nicholas Church
located at2250 East Paris SE, Grand Rapids
http://www.westmichiganpottersguild.com/

UICA Holiday Artist's Market
Friday, November 30
4:00 - 5:00 PM -UICA Members’ Preview Reception
5:00 - 9:00 PM - Holiday Party and Sale with Cash Bar
Saturday, December 1
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Sale with Cash Bar
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Children’s Workshop
Show held at the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art
located at 41 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids
http://www.uica.org/

Some of my favorites

Beneath the Wreath

I will be selling my pottery this weekend at Beneath the Wreath, a fundraising event for the Junior League of Grand Rapids. This will be my 3rd year at the show. I look forward to seeing past customers and vendor friends. It runs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Come and take a look - get inspired for the holiday season. The information on this show can be found at the following link -- http://www.juniorleaguegr.com/fr_2.asp

Wish you were here

So, you are wondering about my experience at Ox-Bow right? Well, two of my works from the week residency are now on display at the Holland Area Arts Council in an exhibt entitled "Wish you were here!" It is an exhibit of work from many different artists who spent residency time at Ox-Bow. The Arts Council is located at 150 East 8th Street in Holland. The show runs from November 1 till December 1. We attended the opening reception and enjoyed our time seeing all the different works created in the past summer and year.

Another show - done!

I just returned last night from Novi, Michigan where I completed yet another show....The Sugarloaf Art Fair at the Rock Financial Showplace. The weather was beautiful this weekend. That was a nice surprise, but I think it kept people away from the show, as it was inside! The link for this show is as follows -- http://www.sugarloafcrafts.com/

I am back in GR now, planning and working towards the November and December shows on my agenda. Christmas time is coming!

A press release

I forgot to mention in August that a picture of me was published in the Excel Charter Academy Parent Handbook for this school year. My wife, works there as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Last spring I demonstrated the pottery wheel at the annual art fair.

Anticipating the residency

I am on my way, along with 9 others from the UICA clay studio, to a week long residency experience at Ox-Bow School of Art ! I am very excited. I have been making, and making, and making pots to be fired in the wood fire and gas fired kilns. Recently, I made some gigantic vases for my family. They have been drying outside in our driveway. My son, Elem, has been a good helper in trimming off the excess clay. I can't wait to see what the vases look like after being fired! Check out the Ox-Bow website listed on the left. You can find out more about where I will be.

Fulton Street Farmer's Market

Last week I spent a day at my favorite local market, the Fulton Street Farmer's Market. A corner spot on the south end was a nice place to spend the day! I plan to be at the Market several more Fridays/Saturdays this fall. Hope to see you there -- Find out more about the market at www.fultonstreetmarket.org

The Fremont show is over

It was a beautiful and very warm day in downtown Fremont. A one day show. It was nice to be 'back home'. Another show in the tour of Dutch Lake Pottery done. Thank you to all who stopped to look and buy. It was so nice to see you.

Fremont

This Saturday, Dutch Lake Pottery, heads to Fremont, Michigan. Fremont is the birthplace of Dutch Lake Pottery! Thanks to the Newaygo County Council for the Arts (NCCA) for another opportunity.

Philadephia Buyer's Market

We just returned from the Buyer's Market in Philadelphia, PA. We now welcome new stores to our list of locations for you to purchase Dutch Lake Pottery. Thanks for visiting us - we were so glad to see you!