Day of Clay with Central Maine Clay Artists: Saturday May 30, 2009 12 - 3pm

As a part of ongoing summer programming, The Center for Maine Craft is thrilled to host Day of Clay with the Central Maine Clay Artists, 12 - 3pm, May 30, 2009 (Rain date: Sun. 5/31). The Central Maine Clay Artists are a dynamic group of potters and clay artists that joined forces to promote clay art in the local, craft and larger communities.

Ferndale, WA (Vocus) May 14, 2009

As a part of ongoing summer programming, The Center for Maine Craft is thrilled to host Day of Clay with the Central Maine Clay Artists, 12 - 3pm, May 30, 2009 (Rain date: Sun. 5/31). The Central Maine Clay Artists are a dynamic group of potters and clay artists that joined forces to promote clay art in the local, craft and larger communities. On May 30th seven members of the group will demonstrate their various ceramic techniques, including wheel throwing, hand building, slab work, glazing, and wax resist. Additionally, the artist will bring carloads of new and exciting inventory to sell during the one day event! Mark your calendars and plan to stop by for a fun, educational day of clay.

Participating Central Maine Clay Artists:

Barb and Neil Loken, Loken Pottery, Farmingdale
Robbi Fritz-Portela, Maple Lane Pottery, Windsor
EMB Downs, Ditch Lily Pottery, West Gardiner
Shell Moore, Raw Earth Designs, Winthrop
Mary Kay Spencer, The Potter's House, Litchfield
Malley Weber, Hollow Clay Works, Hallowell
Diane Harwood, Mudgirl Pottery, Winthrop

The Day of Clay event and all summer programming take place at the Center for Maine Craft in West Gardiner and are free and open to the public. On a sunny day please join us out on the lawn!

CENTER for MAINE CRAFT 2009 Summer Programming Calendar
(As of 5/9/09 please call 207-588-0021 or check http://www.mainecrafts.org for updates).

Saturday May 23, 10am - 4pm: Woodturning School Studio Day: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday May 30, 12 - 3pm: Day of Clay with the Central Maine Clay Artists: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday June 13, 12 - 3pm: 9 Hands Gallery Artist Studio Day: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday June 20, 12 - 3pm: Woodworking Studio Day, Kim Dailey & Dennis Curtis: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday June 27, 12 - 3pm: Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts MUDMOBILE: Interactive Ceramic Activity
Friday July 3, 12 - 3pm: Holiday Weekend kick-off party: Denny Mikes BBQ tasting and Jon Fernan's musical talent
Saturday July 11, 12 - 3pm: Blacksmithing Studio Day, Tony Takacs: Demonstration & Sale
Saturday July 18, 12 - 3pm: Clay Metal Studio Day, Lynda McCann Olson: Demonstration & Sale
Saturday July 25, 12 - 3pm: Enamel Studio Day, Sandra Stewart: Demonstration & Sale
Saturday August 1, 12 - 3pm: Native Basket Making Studio Day: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday August 8, 10:30am - 4:30 pm: Textile Studio Day, Catherine Worthington: Demonstration & Sale
Saturday August 15, 12 - 3pm: Felt making Studio Day, Marianne Dubois & Maureen Andrew: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday August 22, 12 - 3pm: TBA
Saturday August 29, 12 - 3pm: Silk Art & Wood Art Studio Day, Suzanne & Don Carmichael: Demonstrations & Sale
Saturday September 5, 10am - 4pm: Center Craft Show: Crafts, Food and Music by Center for Maine Craft Members

For more information about summer programming or high resolution images: 207.588.0021, sbliss (at) mainecrafts (dot) org

The Center for Maine Craft: A Maine Crafts Association Project
The Maine Crafts Association, a non-profit organization, encourages growth and increased awareness of the significant role craft artists play in Maine's culture, economy and heritage. Revenue generated by sales at The Center for Maine Craft helps to fulfill the Association's mission.

The Center for Maine Craft is located in the West Gardiner Travel Plaza. The Travel Plaza is also home to clean facilities, a small market, Starbucks and several eateries. The West Gardiner Service Plaza is conveniently located immediately off I-295 &95 on Route 126: Exit 103 from 95 South; Exit 102 from 95 North; Exit 51 from I-295.

To learn more about the Center for Maine Craft, The Maine Crafts Association and upcoming events: http://www.mainecrafts.org

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