THE POTTER'S SHOW—ALL FIRED UP!

May 11-20, 2012

And Demo Day

May 13, 2012 from 10am-4pm

Once again the potters of Tomé Art Gallery are hosting a day of hands-on, “playing in the mud” on Sunday, May 13 from 10am-4pm.

This fun day of pot-making and unique firings will kick off the annual pottery show at the gallery which runs from May 11-20, 2011. The gallery is open every day from 10am-5pm. The pottery show will feature the work of more than 20 clay artists. The diversity of ceramic work at the gallery includes functional stoneware, porcelain, crystalline, raku, clay beads, and sculptural pieces.

The highlight of this year’s show will be the exciting day of hands-on demonstrations to take place Sunday May 13th from 10-4.

Joan Prokopiak will once again have a fantastic raku firing from 10-noon. Pots will be available for the public to glaze and fire in the spectacular raku tradition.

Nancy Deas will have pots available for an exciting horsehair firing at 2 pm.

The Tomé potters will be available all day to demonstrate different hand-building and wheel throwing techniques such as traditional polishing, constructing clay critters, building ollas, and throwing on the potters wheel.

Wear your old clothes and get your hands dirty as you try out the different techniques. It’s a great way to experience the magic of the earth and fire, and forget the wind for awhile.

At 3:30 we will culminate the day’s festivities with a blind-folded throwing contest. Don't stand too close to the wheels!

For those of you interested in our annual tea party which in the past has been hosted by the “mad potters” of Tomé Gallery, we are happy to announce that due to its popularity, we have decided to make it a stand-alone event. Look for it on September 16, 2012, when you can dress in your finest bonnet and join us for high tea in the lovely garden of our neighbors Del Chavez and Richard Howard.

Note: Interviews and/or photos can be arranged by contacting:
Jan Pacifico @ 866-0582

For more information please call the Gallery at 505-565-0556.
The Gallery is located at 2930 Highway 47 in Los Lunas, halfway between Los Lunas and Belen.
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